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    Well, here I go again...............

    SH: <golf clap> well done! (I can't really understand why the instrument would be calibrated differently but hey what ever works!) Post your tire size and I'll work out how close it is for you.
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    couple questions

    Depends on who does the work but for me it was cheaper to buy a brand new head!
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    Well, here I go again...............

    Well it "should" be a 154! I'm not sure if there's a gear that will be correct for the 154/3.9 combination....
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    Well, here I go again...............

    DOH! Sorry I should have mentioned earlier you'll need to change the speedo drive gear in the trans :icon_redf really really sorry I just assumed you were pacing the wifes car for speed to compare them....
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    Anyone know what is wrong w/my car?

    That and where it's mounted! (heat issue)
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    Well, here I go again...............

    Ummm never thought to count the turns of the input vs' axles before buying? ;) (just in case you do know 5th is up and right <jk> )
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    Howdy... A few quick questions that i'm sure alot of people could answer

    I hope there will be a build thread started on this ;)!
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    Need some quick help: Headbolts

    Yep should be fine!
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    couple questions

    If you heat an aluminium head to around 300c and cool it a few times it becomes soft (annealed) once this happens it MAJOR $$$ to strip it and reheattreat it :( The second you see the temp rise pull over let it cool a bit so it's safe to pull the rad cap START the motor and add coolant while...
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    Smoke from cam covers?

    I don't run a catch can ;)
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    Thinking about becomming a Toyota Tech

    In the late 80's I had a job as a fabricator on a race team and while it was "fun" and the "bigtime" it totally removed any enjoyment I had working on my own cars! Best thing I ever did was to work for myself in an unrelated indusrty so cars became a fun hobby again! (till I started on my Mk3) ;)
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    Allen set screws in the 3rd valve cover?

    Very welcome!
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    Need some quick help: Headbolts

    Y13: Go to 75 they should be fine! (they're actually good quality bolts and as long as they haven't been pulled down to 100 in the past they shouldn't fail)
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    New Comp Ratio

    Derk: Yep people have been doing it this way for many years! In the old days is was a decomp plate and 2 stock head gaskets as fuel and ignition control wasn't as sophisticated! Going for a thicker HG isn't the optimal fix as you lose the Quench/Squish effect so may not achieve the same HP...
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    Looking to buy a metal headgasket, need help.

    Hks Stopper is pretty much the accepted "best" How much = Lots!
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    WHY does the targa leak?

    Must have been really nice to drive without all of the extra bracing Toyota installed in the Sills and Pillars! (NOT) :3d_frown:
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    Corvette Lights

    Using my secret Mod powers I can look at NJ's pic ;) First time I saw it I thought it was a put on like halloween or something! As for the Vette lights.... why?
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    Anyone know what is wrong w/my car?

    Any Codes?
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    couple questions

    By continuing to drive it you're risking annealing the head :(
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    WHY does the targa leak?

    I siliconed mine on and this worked for a few years but after 400+rwhp it's leaking again :(.
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