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  1. Nick M

    Eliminated AC causing lose of power

    Your A/C removal had nothing to do with your rich condition per se. The rattle set off the knock sensor. It isn't removing the A/C itself.
  2. Nick M

    Water Temp 200 degrees F??

    No offense taken. The engine runs better 190-200 degrees F. Just as you pointed out, heatsoak is the reason the engine is left off in the staging lanes. When the intake manifold is warm, the air is less dense. If there was a way to keep the engine warm, and intake cool, it would be done. In...
  3. Nick M

    You know what drives me crazy?

    The problem is those seculars that are trying to push their values and religion on us through the courts via lawsuits to the 9th circuit.
  4. Nick M

    Good for 600 hp?

    I have seen that ebay turbo. It seem ok, I am not sure it will make that power. 600 flywheel hp is a lot to ask of a CT upgrade.
  5. Nick M

    Pre-lube Suggestions

    I just wanted to point something out. Like I said, lubing it won't hurt anything. The oil control ring will wipe the wall mostly clean anyway. Put some Lubriplate 105 on the wall and watch it get wiped. Discussion is always good. The bearings are also very tight. You can hear it loosen up...
  6. Nick M

    Clip in brake hardware kit

    Squeal and squeaks are two different things. Have you ever seen Chevy's that last as long as Toyotas. No. Sometimes one will last, but in general, they don't. So saying another manufacturer doesn't do something doesn't mean you don't have too, or it doesn't matter. Toyota is a very thourough...
  7. Nick M

    The Hunting Thread

    Then while you are at it, shoot a dear with a LAW, so only a hind quarter is left. Hey, he was coming right for you.:biglaugh:
  8. Nick M

    Clip in brake hardware kit

    What you really want is the wishbone shaped wire holding the pads off the rotor.
  9. Nick M

    Does anyone use any engine oil additives?

    If a consumers product fails prematurely, the consumers often loose faith and stop buying. That and Toyota says to do oil changes every 5000 or 10,000 miles, depending on what car you have. So I don't see the conspiracy with oil. :icon_bigg
  10. Nick M

    Word of warning on electric fans...

    If you want an electric fan bad enough, hardwire your existing units. On an older 87 I had, I unplugged the high pressure switch on the A/C system, and wired in a toggle switch to the passenger compartment. It was a non TEMS car, so the switch went in the absent slot. If you are stop and go...
  11. Nick M

    Does anyone use any engine oil additives?

    At least somebody gets it. There are no magic additives that the oil company forgot to ad. Do not waste your money.
  12. Nick M

    Where do you go for fast food, and what do you order?

    I eat fast food in the car...cause I have an automatic!
  13. Nick M

    Constant Stalling

    And if the dealer had been working on it, you would have accused them of doing something to it. And then posted it on the internet about "stealership" right?
  14. Nick M

    Pre-89 foglight re-wire

    A simple explination is take the control side of the relay and put it on a 12V source of your choice. Such as the green light under the dash that comes on when you open the door. How your's is, the headlight is the power for the control side of the relay. The switch gives the ground path...
  15. Nick M

    What determines throttle responce?

    You mean how much torque down low a car has? Or quickly it will rev up. They are not the same.
  16. Nick M

    500 RWHP Maft pro, A340E daily driver dyno run...wooo hooo!

    I wasn't saying your car is a trailer queen. Just that there is a trade off on near stock cars. I think your ride looks fantastic.
  17. Nick M

    500 RWHP Maft pro, A340E daily driver dyno run...wooo hooo!

    A trailer queen is a car that is not driven to its race, or on the street. If that is you, get that front facing intake with shorter runners and large plenum.
  18. Nick M

    Any opinions/knowlege of a Porche 944?

    The 944 Turbo is a pretty quick car.