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  1. TurboStreetCar

    Steering Rack Spacer Question.

    BBK's also offer greater leverage from larger diameter discs, the mass is there but the main point is the leverage or mechanical advantage. I also don't quite get the extra angle, the wheels are at the same start position how does it add travel to the rack?
  2. TurboStreetCar

    IPHONE Picture Texting!

    Also known as MMS, Now available, who's pumped about it?
  3. TurboStreetCar

    Some engine Break in questions

    Break in the engine by driving it the way you intend to use it, While following JDub's advice on oil selection. </debate>
  4. TurboStreetCar

    Stop light problem......

    Did you put the bulbs in the right way? ive seen backwards bulbs back feed power to the parking light circuit witch would be dash and parking lights front and rear.
  5. TurboStreetCar

    Lifter Question...

    i might not always have the "right" tool for the job, but i always have one of the many other tools that "works" :icon_bigg
  6. TurboStreetCar

    Lifter Question...

    Yeaaaaaa... Flathead screwdriver... Deburring tool... Same thing...:biglaugh:
  7. TurboStreetCar

    Lifter Question...

    Scotch bright should do the trick. If it's at the top edge you could run like a flat head at an angle around the top where the burr is and flatten/scrape it off carefuly.
  8. TurboStreetCar

    Lifter Question...

    Non interference motor stock, unless alot off mill work and a thin head gasket shouldn't be a problem. Ive seen the valve spring compressor nick the top of the bucket bore and cause a slight dragging issue you described. look into the bore with a flashlight for anything that isn't smooth.
  9. TurboStreetCar

    fuel cut

    First of all buy a boost gauge. Second of all do research, Nothing solves problems like knowledge. Third fuel cut isnt a problem its a safety, without it there would be many more blown engines laying around. Forth, a complete modification list would really be helpful.
  10. TurboStreetCar

    ABS Line Lock

    Why did you remove ABS in the first place? I could be wrong but i believe ABS solenoids release pressure from the line then reapply the same pressure. I don't believe they have the ability to close off a line as a line lock solenoid would. They release and reapply, thats how the system...
  11. TurboStreetCar

    Spun Bearing Why Cylidner #1, Twice now.

    Did you use a metal head gasket of proper thickness? If your deck height was that low your compression was most likely very high as result.
  12. TurboStreetCar

    Thermostat housing re-wiring tip!

    And if the pins from the Toyota connector dont fit the new connector then what? Cutting off the plug and properly crimping new/correct pins onto the newly fresh exposed wires would be hacking up a harness? :nono: I ask because the sender has the plug molded into it, curious how you changed...
  13. TurboStreetCar

    AEM F/IC Ignition maps. Help please.

    Ignition timing has to be tuned on a dyno, if you try to street tune, or rule of thumb tune ignition theres a very good possibility you will damage your engine.
  14. TurboStreetCar

    Thermostat housing re-wiring tip!

    Did you solder that to the sensor? or just cut the harness and put that connector in between the wire and stock connector?
  15. TurboStreetCar

    EMS Stinger 8860/6860 1JZ Base settings and ECU help needed. :(

    Sorry to hear, Hope all is well, happened to me a little bit ago, but now i have someone new and happy again. Its rough i know, but get off your ass and work on the car!
  16. TurboStreetCar

    Question for the wise

    Put it back to factory untill you understand the fundementals of this car.