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    gauge clusters

    But the pre-89 needles are fugly :D
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    Spark plug questions

    Autoparts stores push Bosch big time (contracts), don't fall for it... Get the NGK's or Denso's... Platinums are fine (they came stock), coppers are good too but need to be changed more frequently, iridiums are overpriced and can act as a glowplug under certain conditions. You shouldn't...
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    Anyone Know the MKIII Stock Sway bar Diameter

    Not sure why it matters as size of the swaybar doesn't really tell you much... But here's the info that was gathered a while back by our SM Expert on Suspension and Vehicle Dynamics: Wiisass http://www.theoryinpracticeengineering.com/tech/SupraARBtest.pdf
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    Mazda RX8

    -consumes epic amounts of oil -HORRIBLE gas milage -Mazda USA specifies the wrong oil so it can meet EPA regulations (spec is different everywhere else in the world) Overall it's NOT worth is as once the warranty runs out you have to handle it all. Rotaries are very simple and easy to work...
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    Break in Procedure for Auto's Dilemma...

    Yep, has to be in L or 2 for it to engine brake (had to hunt through the TSRM for this...)
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    Machine just the timing cover?

    should be both the crank and block that is stamped...
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    The (old) Official Gun Thread.

    I've had a cop try to take off with my knife before...
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    Supra mk3 electric cooling fan

    I've been thinking of ways to get the fan set back a bit, wouldn't be too hard to mount it on the clutch differently if you machined some stuff... I'd have to look though...
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    Ennis 1/4 mile 2/7 Anyone wanna go?

    As I've never dragraced on a track, I probably would have bogged or spun real bad and been lucky to break out of the 15's LOL Just repaired my EGR cooler gasket (felpro sucks BTW, the gasket was GONE), and I'm losing coolant :( Damn I need a job....
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    Supra mk3 electric cooling fan

    200+ HP engine moving fan or a small motor? I have nothing against electric fans, but i have everything against CHEAP, low quality, aftermarket fans that have the MTBF worse than a Yugo. They're not an upgrade in any way, shape, or form and the only advantage is if the car isn't moving...
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    Break in Procedure for Auto's Dilemma...

    Drive with overdrive off still coasts IIRC... Paging IJ
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    Break in Procedure for Auto's Dilemma...

    don't put it in Drive, but put it in Low or 2 as Drive has Coast...
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    Ennis 1/4 mile 2/7 Anyone wanna go?

    Wish I could have... couldn't afford it, and if I blow it up on the track I'd be FUCKED
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    Headlamps

    HID's in DOT housings = OMGWTFBBQ glare monsters from hell HID's in E-Code housings = less glare than a halogen DOT light Cheap chinese HID's WILL drive you nuts as their quality just isn't there...
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    Supra mk3 electric cooling fan

    Same reason electric superchargers don't work...
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    ARP head stud problem

    You're burnishing the threads, that's why if they're used they're already broken in and will torque fine. I'm sure this accounts for MOST of the cases of the studs loosening up and needing a retorque. I wasn't able to do quite finger tight in my block (that and my hands where tired as hell...
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    anyone tried this exhuast?

    Painted mild steel, so it will eventually rust (worse if you scrape). For the price, it's great as it looks stock, flow a bit better than stock IIRC, and looks stock. Did I mention it looks stock?