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  1. GrimJack

    how much from a dealer??

    A 91? Betcha they want at least 10k for it.
  2. GrimJack

    How Big can we go?

    It might help to know if you are willing to roll the fenders, too. I know that someone here... MCD? has 315's on the back.
  3. GrimJack

    fuel cut question

    To a point, of course. At some time, the MBC is set to the same as having no controller in there, and that is the lowest you can go.
  4. GrimJack

    What are the signs...

    Ok, serveral things here. First and foremost, get tested. It's not expensive, and it can easily make a difference in your life. It's not about trust, it's about safety. Next up... signs that someone is cheating. These are actually pretty easy to spot. Cheating seems to make people...
  5. GrimJack

    Debates Gone to Shit

    Couple things I feel obligated to point out. Firstly, always encourage people to attack the problem, not the participants. Secondly... take the following conversation: Person1: I think I like vanilla. Person2: What kind of a moron likes vanilla? Grow up, stupid. Person1: I do! I do...
  6. GrimJack

    Magnetic Oil Plugs

    I'm certain that at least some of my Toyotas have had these stock. In any case, I've had them on both the tranny and engine plugs several times, and I am quite happy with the idea.
  7. GrimJack

    I'm hitched, bitch

    Congratulations and best wishes for the future. :)
  8. GrimJack

    wth is this car???

    Damn, that really did look like a grand national under the cover. Looks nice tho girl - keep it up!
  9. GrimJack

    What's the difference?

    Pretty much everything is different. Different bore, stroke, rods, pistons, crank, tranny bolt pattern, oilpan, and many more little things.
  10. GrimJack

    cant rev past 2k rpm when driving

    I rather doubt this could be it, but just for reference in case someone else runs into a similar problem in the future. A wrench head friend of mine had the same symptoms, and he told the the story behind it when I asked him what could be the problem here. Turns out that some tow truck...
  11. GrimJack

    crankshaft pulley

    Pretty decent contraption there! I just pull off the oilpan and use a chunk of 2x4 to brace the crank against the block.
  12. GrimJack

    EGR question..

    Ticking noise can certainly be caused by this. Throttle response... that's tougher. It would have to be a really big leak to affect your turbo spool - if you even have a turbo. I can't imagine this affecting an NA engine much at all.
  13. GrimJack

    Goat goes down!

    Nicely done, Tom! It's great when you can see the expression on their faces - when they are looking over at you with a big WTF? Why am I losing? :D
  14. GrimJack

    $3k in engine cant beat me?

    Try switching cars. :) If you beat him with his own car, you'll know the reason!
  15. GrimJack

    Crank Pulley Bolt Removal

    Pop the oilpan off and brace the crank with a block of wood... or pop the tranny off and bolt some chain to the flywheel bolts and the engine hoist.
  16. GrimJack

    When Checking base timing

    Doesn't matter - timing is the same in either case.
  17. GrimJack

    Got off the Phone with Machine Shop about Rebuild...How does this sound?

    You're going with ARP rod bolts but no ARP head bolts? I'd skip the ebay gasket kit. Buy the intake and exhaust gaskets from Toyota, then use liquid gasket maker for the rest - it'll seal up better than the stock paper gaskets, and it's cheaper. I'd also suggest only boring .020 over...
  18. GrimJack

    Insurance Co. Rant.

    Agreed - however, the premiums should not end up costing you more than they pay out. The basic premise underlying insurance is to pay a smaller amount so that you are covered in case a big bill comes along. I have a problem when a $2000 bill bumps my premiums from $1500/year to $3500 for the...
  19. GrimJack

    Post your best Pic

    projectsupra, I'd love to see a higher picture of that hood.
  20. GrimJack

    Funny letter!