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Yes, I agree. However, even without twin scroll I think that the tdo5h-152g from the X would be a great DD turbo. It's a *slightly* smaller inducer and same exducer as the 16g6 so should have a similar efficiency map with slightly faster spool. And using the standard 7cm exhaust housing would...

FWIW the Evo X turbo should be compatible with a standard tdo5h turbine housing that would bolt up to the stock manifold. I've been thinking about this for a while -- should be basically bolt-on with slightly faster spool than an E16g.

I've been toying with the idea of swapping in a rack from an awd 3si/3000gt/stealth. Should work with the stock tie-rods, which will need to be shortened a little, and would be noticeably quicker than the stock 16:1 ratio. The inner tie-rod joint will sit slightly farther outboard than stock --...

Hm, interesting. The only thing I can add is that my back right wheel has a clicking noise in cold/wet weather, which has persisted after replacing the wheel bearings, but goes away when I apply the brakes. I had assumed a caliper/rotor issue but haven't yet torn into it. I was planning on...

Quoting iceman69510:Intriguing idea. I actually have a pair of these rear calipers I acquired to experiment with on another vehicle. Never thought about the rotors though. I believe the calipers I have are from a 14MY. IIRC they may have changed slightly from 13--> 14MY.Yeah I was...

So I'm finishing my last few months in the UK and already thinking about ways to sink money into my VR4 when I move back in the fall. I've been tempted by the outlander front brake upgrade for a while but I don't want to increase forward bias since the rear brakes on these cars are already under...

No part of the PCV system should be open to atmo as this will lead to unmetered air being ingested through the PCV valve.The pre-turbo-to-side-cover port is for ventilation when the IM is under vacuum. But under boost, the PCV valve closes and the pre-turbo port becomes the relief valve for...

^^ You would need to get an EEPROM chip reader/burner and software, unplug the chip from the ECU and insert it into the reader, and import it to your computer, and then read what's on it. And you would have to have some idea of what information is stored where on the chip because it's not at all...

Don't suppose it has balance shafts?

^ IMO, 205/50/15 and 225/45/15 are too small for these cars. By contrast, 205/55/16 and 225/50/16 are both excellent sizes and a quick search on TireRack will return many good options across all performance categories. The problem with 16's is not the tires, it's the wheels; finding a AWD...

Quote: Supposedly.... the 1G can handle the 190. Now at 46 psi, the car is getting as much fuel as if it were running 9 pounds of boost, if I understand things correctly.All things being equal, the flow is proportional to the square root of the pressure drop, so with sqrt(46/37)=1.115...

Quoting fuel: ^^ it's an inch or two wider.I wonder if it might work anyway. I always found that the outer tie-rod ends only threaded a few turns onto the inner tie-rods anyway. An extra half inch on either side could be a good thing. What's the steering ratio on a 3si rack?Edit...

Could also have clearance issues with the rear trailing arm. The backspace is reduced closer to the hub so wider wheels have to also be larger diameter or they'll interfere. Here's a good link for known combinations. click

Quote: The most powerful engine sold with the Galant was the twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter 6A12TT V6 that featured double-overhead cams and delivered 237 hp at 6000 rpm and 228 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.

In case anybody hasn't read it, here's an excellent article on the PCV system in general. clickUnder the normal configuration, when the IM is under vacuum, air is drawn in from the intake snorkel through the left facing port, through the valve cover, and into the IM through the PCV valve...

Without a datalogger it's impossible to know for sure, but if you're going full throttle at 1500rpm and it's building boost and then hesitating a bit, I'm guessing that the computer is detecting pre-ignition and then retarding the timing. Search around for 'phantom knock' and you'll get lots of...

In my experience the bleed-down time depends on how well your valves are seated and whether then engine is dead-on TDC. If you take the oil cap off you'll hear air whistling through the head. If you have a big leak in your charge pipes, it will be obvious compared to the much slower bleed-down...

Quoting transparentdsm: Quoting mk2davis: Belize, I know I am leaking boost from my throttle shaft seals.this is more then likely your issue. if its leaking boost its gonna fall on its face.Agreed. Even if it's not fuel cut, you'll be running extremely rich (especially if your other...

If you're confident in the timing and your plugs are gapped correctly, my next guess is fuel cut. If you're on the stock airflow meter and stock ECU you'll run into fuel cut at around 15psi (that's just a guess, I can't remember the exact value). If you've got a boost leak somewhere that will...

Your cam gears are lined up so the question is whether the crank is sitting at TDC. If you draw a line from the center of the harmonic balancer (in the middle of where your wrench head is) to the '0' tick on the timing cover, it looks like it passes right through the notch on the edge of the...

Don't use a gasket with a hole that is smaller than the diameter of the parts you're mating. It will restrict flow and eventually the gasket will come apart and the bits will get sucked into the works. So, yes, you want the one on the bottom.Here's a general rule: With cars as old as ours that...

^^ so the 3SX kit is a bolt in option for GVR4? That seems too good to be true...

These used to be a-dime-a-dozen but now I can't find anybody who retails them. Does anybody of a source for OEM wastegate flappers (28mm or 34mm)?

Definitely inserts. Similar to the 3000gt units but designed for GVR4/DSM.

Quoting tektic: Does anyone read French? clickAwesome find. It might even be worth buying a few sets and hauling them back to the states in my luggage. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any international shipping, even to the UK, let alone to the US...

6-bolt awd flywheel? Shipped price to 59715? PM me with details.

I bought these for 2.4L build but I'm leaving the country for a few years so it seems silly to keep them. They're a matched set that I bought off of DSMtuners a few years ago.Crank: 6-bolt 100mm 2.4L 4G63/G4CS crank Virgin Uncut Polished and packed for storage -- ready to install. $300Block...

4.5 x 6 x 10 L2A intercooler Opposite facing 3" I/O 1/2" npt water fittingsI purchased this with plans to change my setup a bit (see pics) but I'm taking a new job next month so this project is getting scrapped. I intended to use this with a n/t throttle body (see pics) and I'll throw in...

Looking for stock radiator and AC fans with good condition shrouds.

Looking for: jack tools w/ bag, plastic clip and grommet for hood prop, plastic air duct under front passenger seat. PM me if you have any of these -- I'm willing to pay reasonable prices + shipping.

Bump for a good deal on some tires!

I'm selling a set of 17x7 Centerline RPM wheels with Fuzion ZRI tires. One of the wheels has a crack so it will need to be repaired or replaced. And one of the tires has a slow leak so that will need to be patched. I'm happy to separate but I will give an incentive to anyone who buys this as a...

Sold to GSTwithPSI. That was FAST!

Sorry, I don't.

I have a complete set of segmented roof trim moldings for use with a permanent roof rack. This set is extra since I already have one of these on my car with my current roof rack setup. The small insert pieces are a little bit bent but they still fit and if you plan on keeping the rack installed...

I've got a set of Fuzion ZRI tires on my Centerline RPM wheels and I just discovered that one of the wheels is cracked. So, I'm hunting for new wheels or new tires for my spare 16" wheels. If I can sell these tires it'll help cover my cost. They're a decent summer tire, nothing special, but...

I have the full prothane kit installed in mine. The keys rattle at idle but it's not intolerable compared to the other discomforts (decel growl, stiff coilovers, etc). I still have balance shafts so I'm sure the vibrations are not as bad in mine as for built motors.Early versions of the...

If the plastic retaining clips for the hood prop are there I'll take those. I'm also looking for the jack accessories (the vinyl bag and bent piece that work with the lug-wrench to make the scissor jack work). Willing to pay reasonable cost + shipping. Oh and the fuel sending unit -- my gauge...

No worries mang. I'm in no hurry.

Quote: We can certainly make a Max Travel kit for the Galant Vr4! The spring rates we recommend for this kit are 6/4k, but can use the default rates as well. Valving would be slightly different to accommodate the spring rates you choose.That's awesome. Does your contact have information on...

Can anyone comment on the total available travel? I.e, measure the length of the shock between the upper perch and the bump stop? Also, On the Feal website they offer a "max travel" variant of the 441 kit (but only for Evo/WRX/etc). Would they be willing to make that an option for our cars...

It won't hurt anything but you'll be disappointed with the results. For the life of me I cannot get the tail to step out with a handbrake. The center differential just works too well. Even on icy roads where a quick pull would make my old honda spin circles the GVR4 just slides sideways for a...

^^ Disagree. The stock rods have pressed-in wrist pins. An oiling hole would be completely pointless. Some aftermarket rods feature an internal oiling hole for the floating pin but most do not. Typically the oiling of the wrist pin is achieved through scavenging of oil from the cylinder wall...

I'm swamped for the next 4 weeks and really shouldn't be thinking about car stuff till after that. If these are still available in December I'll probably be very interested. In the mean time, good luck with the sale.

Did you ever get a measurement of the final camber with the swift springs? I have a vague idea from the pics but it'd be nice to know the actual number.

Still looking for this. To clarify, I'm trying to get the piece that's in the first image above, rubber bushing and all.

Sorry, I'm not looking for a kit. Just looking for the OEM piece...

I suspect that the wheel offset is the limiting factor here.