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I had been wanting a classic retro AK for lack of a better word, amidst all the "tacticool-ness" going on in the firearms industry currently. Specifically an underfolder It was built off a 1968 Romanian MD 65 parts kit. Ive been wanting to shoot it for some time but the weather wont give me a...

First post on the new server woo! So I have a pair of EDM (German) LHD folding mirrors, that began to suffer the all to familiar problem of deforming bases. I opted to take care of it early before it progressed much further. Unfortunately the popular replacement covers are only for RHD...

Ever since my rebuild ive been burning oil on Cylinder 4. After a leak down, and compression check Ive determined that the source of the oil leaking is from the valve stem seals. I found the one of the seals on the exhaust side were very loose fitting. The head was rebuilt and upon inspection...

Ok so this year I am finally planning to do my fuel upgrade. Im wondering if 20psi is too much for my setup on Pump 93. Heres the setup: GReddy 20G Turbo HKS Intercooler w/ hardpipes 550cc Injectors Bosch 040 Fuel Pump (may run a Denso instead) HKS VPC w/ 550 chip HKS GCC Full 3in...

So long story short I narrowed down my oil burning issue to valve seals, Im also only burning oil on one cylinder. #4 to be exact. Compression on this cylinder is 175psi its adjacent cylinders are the same or there abouts. Leakdown for this cylinder is 5% leakage. Vacuum gauge diagnostic...

Does the VPC act as a FCD when using the 550 chip on board? Just trying to figure if I need to get a FCD or not. Im assuming it does so in the same way the Lex AFM raises it to 21psi iirc. Thanks

So after running my Kei Office wheels for about 2 years I had grown tired of them and long for my OEM 91 5Spokes again. Lucky for me I had come across a set of beat and tattered MKIV TT Wheels. However this is the one time I could not refinish and repaint them myself, two wheels were bent, all...

So Ive had my AK for almost over a year now, and Ive grown tired of the Parkerized finish so Im debating on having it Cerakoted Socom Blue (I liked a blued finish look), or Painted by a AK Gunsmith (Tac47) (their process is sandblast, paint and bake, they admitted it wasnt anywhere near as...

So my rebuilt engine is running great a compression test this morning showed great results. Anyways its got this annoying misfire that I finally decided to at around 300miles to pull the spark plugs and see what the deal is. All the plugs except #4 looked good. #4 looks like its running rich...

Ok so I'm currently breaking in my built 7M and its on a diet of straight 30W ran Rotella T1 for approx 500miles now its running Castrol HD30 until approx 1000miles where I plan to switch to a conventional 5W-30. The oil pump has been shimmed approx 3.5mm and it has a full flow oil cooler setup...

http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/v436/Cobra281s/20130528_093514_zps25c6d36d.mp4 Ok so my belt stops walking at that point mentioned in the video. My question is since I know I'm rotating the motor on the stand. Will the belt track straight once...

Make a Intercooler piping kit for the stock IC routing that doesnt look like it fits like complete ASS? i.e. CXRacing and the other eBay piping kits? Sure it may work but it irks me when something doesnt fit the way its supposed to...

When I purchased my crank scraper it came with these 4 grade 8 washers. Can anyone confirm if these washers go on the front timing and rear oil sear cover. I remember IJ said something about stacking washers so the pan is at equal height. Hoping IJ will chime in. Thanks ~JDMMA70

Im looking to get my AK refinished, and came across this Cerakote coating. It looks good, im really like their socom blue color, looks better than the parkarizing already on my gun. Does anyone here have experience or opinions regarding the coating?

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CXR&Product_Code=IC0005&Category_Code=INCO http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-spearcostyleic3.php I cannot find the older spearco replica intercooler anywhere and this is the only thing similar Driftmotion seems to sell now...

Im sitting here looking at an oil cooler that can mount in the factory location without too much trouble has anyone here mounted one of these B&M Coolers in the factory location with success? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70265/overview/ or...

Ok so I'm finalizing my setup. I have all the components picked out for my full flow setup, but I have one question. I'm planning to utilize the stock oil cooler which I measured is a -6, and Ive already shimmed my Oil Pump with roughly ~4.5mm worth of washers. Should I use -8 or -10 hose? Also...

So my trans started making this loud electrical buzz not to long ago. My pan looks it may be dented as pointed out by a friend and it could be coming into contact with a solenoid. I recorded a video posted below. I want to hear opinions or confirm my suspicion that its the solenoid or something...

So guys before anyone says it I am not in BHG denial ive put that as a possibility but im not 100% sure yet. And like many others id rather be sure before i tear apart half the motor AGAIN haha. So heres what going on. Two weeks ago i was taking a friend for a ride and after a few pulls the...

DIY: R-12 to R-134a Conversion (How-To) This DIY guide is to help those who wish to convert their working but leaking or non working A/C systems on the MK3 Supra from R-12 to R-134a. First below are a list of tools, new parts, and supplies you’ll need in order to follow this guide...