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  1. skim1040

    Just a rant...

    I have to rant... Over the summer, I had a case of the dreaded BHG...fixed it up, brand new head, and a complete freshen up. It was awesome! I have the car back on the road for about a month, when, in the Whataburger drive through of all places, an old man manages to mistake the gas for the...
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    Water outlet on back of head? Part number?

    In the process of switching over parts from my old head to a new, re-furb. head I managed to sheer off the bolt in the banjo fitting on the back of the head. The old fitting was corroded, so I'd like to get a new one anyways. Does anybody know the part number? Or have a used, decent...
  3. skim1040

    Blue Devil sealant?

    Do any of you guys have any experience with the "Blue Devil engine and coolant sealant"? Does it work well? and tips? How much did you use? I have a minor leak in my radiator and am in desperate need of a quick fix for it. The stuff is a bit expensive, but if it works and will hold me over...
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    BSV thread sizes?

    '88 Turbo (if that makes a difference) I'm finally getting around to installing my water temp gauge among other things, and I needed a place to put the temp. sender. So, I figured I would get rid of the charcoal canister and that whole system and put the sender in where the old BSV sits on the...
  5. skim1040

    88 7m-gte transplant into 89+ shell

    My shell has a few rust spots and some issues with the paint, and I happened to come across a cheap, excellent condition black, targa, 89 shell. My dream color, and its in great condition (paint is good, and no rust). and cheap. But, would it be too much of a headache to swap my 88 7m into the...
  6. skim1040

    Fuel Leak. Found it, now what?

    The gasket from my gas filler pipe (pipe that goes from the gas door to the tank) is way leaky, so time for a change. But, Can I get the filler pipe out of the tank all the way without dropping the tank?
  7. skim1040

    Two new pics (HDR)

    Got my car photo'ed for the Florida state newspaper deal, and also a few extra shots. The pictures came out ok I suppose, although I deffinately think the photographer could have done a bit more editing to make them come out a bit cleaner. But i'm still overall really pleased with the final...
  8. skim1040

    some sort of fitting on the frame rail? undercar? wtf?!

    So, i'm in the process of changing out my clutch, and from spending some time under my car I noticed on the passenger side frame rail about mid-way between wheels there is a fitting, looks like a oil line fitting or fuel line fitting? but no hose on it...and it looks to be just bolted onto the...
  9. skim1040

    Having issues pulling r154

    I've searched through just about every thread related to changing the clutch and removing the tranny. But I still have had no success in getting the tranny off the motor. First of, how many bolts are on the bell housing? I have 4 off so far... I have found a 5th bolt way up on the top on...
  10. skim1040

    Clutch slipping, but only on highway? Heat issues?

    I just recently drove to Tallahassee from tampa, about a 5 hour trip. Not driving fast, just cruising at about 2800-3000 RPMs. 5th gear, ease onto the throttle to pass and the clutch slips badly. So, continued cruising to tally being carefull not to get on the car hard. But for sure the clutch...
  11. skim1040

    What to do?! Need SM's help (most likely a bad idea)

    alright, so I just recently graduated and got some money. woo! Spent part of it on my new e-manage system which should be in the mail! Now what next? I have several options 2.5" IC pipes 550cc injectors, what? I have about 300$ leftover, and not sure what now already have...
  12. skim1040

    New wheels! Pics...alot...

    Finally got some pics of the new wheels! 18" NZO's 7.5" in the front and 8.5" wide in the rear! mmm Let me know what you guys think! Tinted tails are new as well! :naughty:
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    Nzo Wheels? any good?

    I have a local guy willing to sell me a set of 18" staggered NZO manta's They look great on his car, but i'm not too sure how they'll look on the supra...I'm thinking that they would be hot, but I want some of your opinions! Anyone have them? Heard of them? Have pictures of them...
  14. skim1040

    A few funnies for the night

    There's something here to offend everyone! What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball? Juan on Juan What is the difference between a Harley and a Hoover? The position of the dirt bag. Why is divorce so expensive? Because it's worth it...
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    Is it bad?

    After just replacing my turbo, 60-1 now, I'm really worried about taking good care of it! Wan't it to last, damn things are too expensive!! But, I noticed that when my last turbo was going out, it would smoke really bad on deceleration. Bad thrust bearing and/or seals right? So, is it bad...
  16. skim1040

    Math V2.1.0

    Saw all these cool math problems, and just got asked one today. So, a big borat high five to whoever can figure it out! Three guys are traveling together and need a hotel. They find the cheapest one they can and go in. It ends up being 30$ Total for the night, so they each pay 10$. So...
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    Another funny

    A precious little girl walks into a pet shop and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth, "Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?" As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks, "Do you want a widdle...
  18. skim1040

    Need 12v constant...

    I'm in the process of hardwiring in my turbo timer. Yes, thats right, no harness...call me a cheap ass whatever...lol More just impatient. But, apparently I didn't tap into a Constant 12v, because when I take the key out the timer shuts off...lol So, where on the ignition bundle of wires...
  19. skim1040

    America's Army (the game)...anyone play?

    Just yesterday I resurected my old account and was messing around and forgot how much fun this game is. And I was wondering if anyone else plays it! If not, check it out, its free...
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    f#%*?!@# SSQV still surging...

    After much frustration and searching I have finally resorted to posting a thread about it. Ever since I have gotten this HKS SSQV *used* I have not been able to get rid of the surging. Just tonight I even took the filter off the vacuum source, and still surge. I have turned the screw in all the...