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    Another 7MGTE that CRANKS but wont START/RUN

    Ill give a bit of background info first.... Donor Car - 91 MK3 Na Auto swapped to 5spd and 7mgte ran and drove before we pulled the motor/tranny Receiver - 90 MK3 5spd Turbo shell has everything attached just needed engine and tranny thats been sitting for maybe a couple of years. The...
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    R-154 Transmission mount bracket

    Hey guys.... does anyone know the part number for tranny mount bracket. (metal peice that allows the tranny to be bolted up to the body) Thx
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    Black on Black Targa owners....

    I need an inspiration.... My old ride.... Got the modding bug again... Im set on doing a black on black combo or black on saddle like I had before. Basically what Im looking for are some clean set-ups from those who have/had the BLACK/BLACK Targa combo
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    How to install MBC on 1jz on stock twins?

    I searched for a write up but cant seem to find anything. I thought I saw a diagram once but I cant find that either. I need to turn it up to atleast 15lbs!!!
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    1jz Breakin up past 10lbs

    I tried to record the car n how it sounds when I floor it. It only happens when I push it past 10lbs. still on twins, fmic, ssqv SAFC not installed yet, no wideband yet, no boost controller. You can hear it at the end of the video when it breaks up. It sounds like its hesitating in the...
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    Installed FMIC now overboosting

    We installed my fmic yesterday on my 1jz sc300. Installed a ssqv bov and disconnected the vacuum lines from the stock bov and used the main line for the ssqv. Now the problem is that b4 the swap i was boosting 10lbs constantly. Now If I floor it I will go past 10 to 15 and Ive hit boost cut...
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    DIY Supporting MODS?

    Im wondering how DIY friendly would it be to install my FMIC w/ piping, bov, SAFC and boost controller on the 1jz motor. I have never done anything like this before so it would be a completely new experience. A shop quoted me 700 bucks to install the front mount. Get da hell outa here! lol
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    3" exhaust installed!!

    Im very pleased with the result. The car run muuuuuucccchhhh better. Has a little bit of lag now but when that boost kicks in mannn :) Had 2 run-ins this week. A 2nd gen rx7 on the street, i pulled on him from the get. And last night I ran a 5.0 mustang, he jumped half a car length then i...
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    Water making the car act funny

    Ive noticed that every time I take the car to the car wash and when its done I can drive fine but when I try to boost it boggs down. Whats causing that? Water in the intercooler? It will happen all night untill the next day and it will boost fine. Now yesterday I started it up and tried...
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    1jz Pwr steering hose

    My hose was rubbing on the serpentine belt and now it has a little cut. Im trying to patch it up with some expoxy type stuff and see what happens. If it doesnt work, ill have to get another one. Does anyone know if the 2jz hose is the same as the 1jz?
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    Going Single.... DIY friendly?

    I really don't have mechanical experience. I can take stuff off and put it back on. Pretty simple simple stuff i can do. Ive been looking at some turbo kits, one off ebay and the xs kit. Maybe A diagram/instructions can help if I attempt this on my own. One thing I wouldnt want to do is the...
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    3" exhaust to 2.5" to 2.25" muffler

    Would that really make a difference since I have 3" dp to the cat. I want to cut off the cat then continue past the y pipe then b4 the muffler(magnaflow) use 2.5" and weld up to the muffler. Question is, would that really make that much of difference in regards to the turbo and exhaust...
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    Engine management... what to use W/ 1JZ

    I have a stock 1jz sc300, w58, walbro, centerforce clutch, stock inj Im planning on either going with a xs power kit. Or this other kit I found on ebay thats pretty complete. I would need to get a manifold for 1jz and a dp. Im leaning towards the ebay kit tho, cheaper, has ic piping, turbo...
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    What O2 sensor and spark plugs to use?

    Im gonna try to give myself a tuneup b4 my long haul down to atlanta for emissions. As for the 02 sensor, am I supposed to use a 91-92 7mgte o2 or can i use one of those universal 3 wire ones all over ebay. And for sparks... use 2jzgte iridums? But i dont know how to gap them :(
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    1jz Sc3---- 10MPG! :(

    Ok its starting to annoy me that Im putting 20 bucks of gas and I can run through it in a day. Yesterday I put 10 bucks in and thats 3 gallons just to see how long it lasts. By the time i got home it was gone. If i was getting around 20mpg I would have gotten atleast 60 miles out of that...
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    Dillema: XS Power kit vs Driftmotion & ct26 350-375rwhp goal

    Specs: 93 Sc300 with stock 1jz and 5spd w58. Centerforce Stage 2 Clutch Walbro 255 I havent done any mods since the swap was completed in may 07 It is my daily driver Goal: 350-375 or the closest I can get to w/o breaking the tranny im stuck now. Ive been reading up on the whole...
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    Replace Stock BOV

    Hey guys... I remember seeing somewhere that there was an adapter to use to use the SSQV on the 1jz at the stock position. Any of you guys running that? Or how can I use a ssqv at the stock position
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    Rebuild/Change trim of stock 1jz twins

    Is it possible to upgrade the trim of the ct12's Is it really a cost effective alternative to going single? Basically make them be able to hold higher boost