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    strange radiator

    Hi, i just had overheating problem. Temp raise too much on the stock gauge (dont have an aftermarket gauge) and the coolant was boiling after a ride. I test the thermostat in 99celcius water and it did nothing. It says 88c on the thermostat. I suppose it should have open to that point(leave it...
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    strange idle problem

    Hi, i have a strange idle problem. Here is a small description of my car to help : Stock internal 7mgte (except of a MHG) 60-1 CT26 560cc/lexus maf +255 pump and AFPR Apexi Neo 2.5 inch intercooler Greddy bov water/meth kit First of all, does 625 rpm when hot is ok or too low? I...
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    60-1 Ct26 with a high flow cat

    Hi, Id like to know how dangerous it is to have a high flow cat with a 60-1 ct26? I read on the forum that too much restriction on the exhaust could be a problem with a 60-1. Right now my mods are : 3 inch full exhaust from turbo with a magnaflow high flow cat. Apexi air intake Apexi Neo...
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    Sethron BBK caliper problem

    Hi all. I have a big problem. When i first install my lexus caliper from Sethron BBK last summer, i did not lock-tite the bolts that hold the caliper.There was also no lock washer supplied and anyway, the bolt would have been to short to use with a lock washer. I torque everything to spec. After...
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    new rebuilt turbo whine

    Hi, i just install my new ct26 60-1 an i got a turbo Whine!!! Is that suppose to be normal? I cant remember if i could hear it when i first install my 57trim from drifmotion 2 years ago. It start to whine at -5 vacuum and it got worse with more pressure. (i did not boost since i was too...
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    57trim Ct26 to 60-1 = Less torque, same, or more?

    Hi, put the car on the dyno this weekend. It made 344whp and 454lbs of torque on a mustang dyno. I was pretty amazed by that amount of torque! My question is : I send my spare turbo to albert to get a 60-1 with an exhaust wheel clip. I expect to made more hp (maybe 40 to 50, so near 400) but...
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    Engine ''bug'' when throttle is release slowly.

    Hi, like the title says... engine tend to ''bug" when throttle is release slowly. It is not easy to explain it in word. Example : i'm riding in the city, I'm cruising, everything is ok. If i release slowly the throttle to decelerate very slowly without completely removing my feet from the...
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    Tach and speedo start having problem at the same time! How is this possible?

    Hi, like my title says, the tach and speedo start having problem at the same time. They are not related each other... are they?? The problem is that my rpm is showing 2000 instead of 3000 for exemple. ANd the speedo start doing the same shit at the same time. showing 80 km/h instead of 60 when...
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    Bad AFR at low boost, correct at full

    Hi, i have some problem with my AFR. When my boost is set to the lowest setting(9psi). The car run lean(13-15) at Wide open throttle. But when i set it to 15psi, the AFR look correct around 10.5 I have an apexi neo but there is no setting related to boost. Anyone can help me? My setup is...
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    which color to get xxr 521

    hi, Which color to get? I cant decide between the gold one or silver. I dont want anything blingy on my car. I'm really 50/50 on each other. So maybe people impression will help me. Heres the car, pic suck but you get the idea of the color. or More pics of the car to better see the color
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    Apexi neo tuning

    Hi, searching on google and here for a while now. Cant find any useful help. It look like if you buy a NEo should you be able to tune it alone. My main question are the following : Is it possible to connect my aem uego to the neo? I know the neo have a 0-5v input and the aem wideband have a...
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    Blue interior need to be redone. Which blue to go?

    Hi, i have a 90 blue supra. Exterior and interior. I'm about to fix the old leather interior. I would like to know which blue to go. Is there people here with refresh blue leather? I would like to see pics. I want to stay blue since floor mat and dash and everything will stay blue. Plus...
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    Headlight bezel screw size

    Hi. Anyone want to help me? I need the size of the little screw that hold the headlight bulb. Size and tread pitch. Thanks
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    Best way to change turbo gasket

    Hi, I install my upgrade CT26 last winter at the same time of a MHG and many other things. Put new seal and gasket on everything. The problem is that my turbo oil feed gasket is leaking between the oil feed line and the turbo (completely under) and I think I know why. Last winter while I was...
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    Problem with HSD coilover

    HI, i decided to get the HSD coilover since they were supposed to be the same as stance. And they were easy for me to get them in canada. (got them from a canadian ebay seller , took 2 days to get at my door) BUT i got a problem with the HSD coilover. it look like the rear coilovers was mount...
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    ft.lauderdale guy request

    Hi, is there any FT. LAUDERDALE guys here? I would like to buy that kit from an ebay member but he dont want to sold to intl customer(im in canada). I cant even contact him ebay not allowing me. Anyone local want to buy from him, pick up and ship it back to me. I need a confident member with...
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    Koni Yellow + Eibach = HOw to adjust to not get bouncy ride?

    HI, i have a new set of Koni yellow and Eibach. I first adjusted them to the softest setting. It bounce like hell. Now, since its a pita to adjust the shock, i would like to know how i should adjust them before disassembling. I was thinking of going in the middle range of adjustment, but i...
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    Lapping question!

    Hi, i<m in the process of lapping the deck of my 7mgte. I read while searching that i need to do it in a "8" pattern. I just realise that its not a good idea to do it with a 8inx8in lapping plate because the center of the deck get lap 2 times while the corner end only get lap 1 times. I made a...
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    Thicker than suppose HG? Ok or not?

    Hi, here it is: Machine shop remove .1mm from my head and i remove .05mm of the block from lapping it. So i should need a 1.5-1.6mm thick headgasket. The fact is that i already have a brand new 1.9mm thick cometic headgasket in stock. Is there a problem if i use it? I know it will lower the...
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    Bosch 550 injector

    Hi, i search a lot but it look like the bosch 550 injector are not really popular for the 7mgte. I want to know if they are direct fit and i also want to know if they are great quality and may be as good as rc injector. Thanks