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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...

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)?

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.

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...

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...

Not sure how better to describe it. You know, the bolt that slides into the front end of the trailing arm with that giant ugly rubber bushing that flexes all over the place and makes the car handle like a shopping cart? Anyway, I'm thinking of mocking up a polyurethane bushing to take out the...

1G Clutch Master Cylinder: $40 Used ~ 5k miles. Worked fine when removed.1G Clutch Slave Cylinder: $20 Used ~ 1k miles. Worked fine when removed. Surface rust is due to unpainted cast iron housing.Autometer 30/30 boost gauge: $25 Adjusted to get the needle in the right...

I'm looking for the original hard line and bracket that mounts to the front of the transmission and connects to the clutch slave cylinder. If you've got one with good threads let me know. Willing to pay reasonable price + shipping.

I need a lower heat shield to protect my new alternator. Preferably 2G but 1G is ok too.

I'm having issues with clutch disengagement. I *think* I know the problem but I'm hoping someone will tell me that I'm crazy because I don't want to drop the transmission in the middle of winter. Let me know what you think.It started happening as the weather got colder and then a few weeks ago...

There are lots of things on this shelf that I have no need for... all prices are shipped and include paypal fees so it's really simple. More pics available by request. Reasonable offers and package deals encouraged.AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite -30/30 boost gauge: $40 *Just the gauge -...

I recently purchased a rebuilt head, disassembled it, had it resurfaced and then reassembled it with an all-EVO valve-train. This was done to fix some minor compression issues and a MAJOR leaky valve stem seal. Then, last weak, I bit the bullet, yanked the old head off, installed the new head...

I've got a head here that I'm considering rebuilding and I can't figure out what it came from. Key features:1g style intake ports 1g style t-stat 1g style cam gears 12mm stud holes (drilled out from 11mm?)2g style exhaust studs "G6/12" casting about t-statMy understanding is that all...

Background: Manley makes a long rod (156mm) H-beam but only in the 7-bolt style. They also make a complimentary 2.4L long-rod piston designed for the 22mm pin.So, the question is, can the 7-bolt big-end work with the wider 6-bolt journal. My understanding is that the actually journal size is...

Or is this a 6-bolt G4CS with the letters 4G64 stamped on it? My understanding is that there is no such thing as a 6-bolt 4g64. But I've been through the bottom of this thing. It's a 6-bolt. It has a 86.5mm bore, and it's not a wide block 'cause it has the same transmission pattern as my 2.0...

OEM main bolts are good to about 500hp but when paired with a girdle people have clearance issues so the kiggley main girdle REQUIRES arp main studs, which have a lower profile at the top due to the 12pt nut.The OEM main bolt set actually comes with a single stud that, I presume, is used for...

This is a 2 part question.1 - I've heard a lot of people say that aftermarket pistons and rods tend to run tight on pin bores as well as big end bores. This is supposedly done to allow people to run tighter specs if they choose to... I'm planning to run manley pistons with h-beam manley...

If you've got one of these nifty little valve spring compressors and you want to sell it or lease it out for a while let me know. I'll make it worth your while...

Updated to reflect sales...GSS342 Walbro 255 HP. $30NIB Mitsu Throw out bearing. $20 - SOLDFIAV / ISC block off plate. $20Whiteline rear camber bushings. [KCA365 $66 Rear Control Arm Upper Bushing (Camber Adjustable) ] $30 - SOLDClutchnet 2x Red with sprung 6-puck. A few...

Looking for a good condition heat should for a 2g o2 housing.

I noticed this issue on a long hot drive back from Salt Lake City this weekend. The car breaks up under load but the severity of the condition is strongly dependent on how long the engine has been running and how hard it's working. For instance, if I take it out, warm it up, and get on the...

I was looking at my Wiseco stroker pistons and I noticed that the wrist pin offset is backwards from what I expected. My understanding of offset is the following. If you offset in such a way that the rod is more vertical while the piston is rising, then at TDC the rod has a slight angle so that...

I'm thinking of picking up a used stroker motor that comes with a SBR stage 4 racing head. Its way overkill for my goals so I'm thinking of selling it as a unit and then putting a basic OE spec rebuilt head on the motor. Anybody want to chime in with interest and/or opinion as to what they feel...

Action clutch is currently offering a discount: 10% off. coupon code: ACTIONI found out about these guys through a long search for "the best clutch company". I'm not sure if they're actually the best but they do hand build every unit and are extremely knowledgable and willing to talk about...

Basically, you can use the 1G battery tray for PC925 batteries but it takes a minor adjustment. As with the DSM, you'll have to ditch your charcoal canister for this.The firewall bolt pattern is perfect and fitment with the subframe is also fine. The problem is that there's no fender side...

This thread is meant to be a "what's in the box" sort of deal. You buy a new clutch. you snap some pics of it as you unbox it. You post those pics here along with what you paid and what the manufacturer had to say about intended use, clamping load, etc. I'll start.Action Clutch 1ks $385.00...

Prices dropped...** GSS342 Walbro 255 HP. $40** NIB Mitsu Throw out bearing. $20** NIB BS Elim kit. $15** Crower springs with Ti retainers. Pulled out of a used head, very good condition. $100** Set of 16 good condition valves. Mostly OEM with 2 aftermarket on...

After extensive searching I can only find one option for replacing the little rubber gasket that runs around the edge of the lower timing cover. It's make by a company called ISHINO and the part number is A8050-115266. But when I look it up all I get is a vague snap-shot of what looks like...

So I'm finally in a position where I have to bite the bullet and get some poly motor mounts. But, I've heard horror stories about the vibration from Prothanes and I'm not gonna shell out hte coin for Avid's 62A mounts.I'm thinking that the solution may be to run prothane front, left right, and...

Been a while since I posted a geeky techy article...I happen to have my hands on an ACT streetlite flywheel as well as a Fidanza aluminum flywheel so I thought I'd compare their respective MOI since the listed parameter is flywheel "weight" which is only vaguely relevant.The experiment...

I just noticed that the ID of the metal bushing in the front motor mount is bigger than the OD of the bolt which passes through the bracket... Is there a bushing or spacer that's meant to slide in there to take up the difference? 'Cause if so I must have lost mine at some point!

I need to change something about my IC to TB coupler arrangement in order to get a little more clearance between the end-tank and the strut tower.Basically I want to shift the whole intercooler slightly forward and outboard. Currently I'm using a n/t throttlebody and the end-tank blows...

So I managed to squeak in two autocross events this month. The car ran well and was competitive with STIs despite the meager 10psi I was running. But, every run was ushered in by wheel hop off the line. I'm running a 1G 1st gear and 4-spider diff so I'm not too worried about the transmission...

I've got some pretty serious driveline decel noise so I periodically search the internet for something new. I came across a Subaru thread where SOA recommended decreasing pressure in the rear tires to achieve more uniformity in the tire diameter front to rear. So, I went out and pulled some...

I've spent the last day or so searching for rotors that have the same total height and discard thickness as our stock rotors (front and rear) with the idea that they could be used in an OEM big brake kit where the stock calipers are retained but used with larger rotors and new brackets. I came...

COP setup made with intrepid coils.Wired with my own design which charges the first coil on each channel in reverse so that when they fire the two coils make a closed circuit. In theory this is better than the usual design and should give stronger, more consistent spark. In practice I can't...

Just like this one but white.Lightly used but in good condition. Comes in a black leather case with USB charge/data cable. Has about 65 gigs worth of music that I'd be happy to forget to delete.sold

I found a thread on Tuners which suggested that installing ES trailing arm bushings in conjunction with eliminating the active toe (welding or filling the rubber bushing with window weld etc) would cause the rear trailing arm to bind since it swings on an arch under compression. Of course the...

I've got a pile of suspension parts that I'm looking to sell. Prices are obo and include paypal fee if applicable but shipping will be on top. I'll combine orders and give discounts for multiple items.I'll itemize the list but everything pictured is up for grabs...1) Bilstein HD...

I managed to answer my own initial question so I'm changing the direction of this thread...When you look up optimal ride-height for performance driving on other platforms you usually get quotes about distance from hub-center to fender flare. This is a useful measure of ride-height because it...

So with my new AWIC install the clearance between the intercooler, the strut tower, and the CAS is tight.Now, officially I can't change engine parts for my class but I can alter anything related to engine control. That means that the CAS - which is ultimately a component of the EFI system -...

I've got a few intake items for sale. I'm happing to mix and match depending on what people want and I'll give discounts for combined purchases...1: 482 Montero MAF with cut pigtail - $40 shipped - SOLD2: 4" aluminum filter adapter for 2G/3G/Evo MAF - $20 shipped -SOLD3: 4" generic...

I thought this trans was FUBAR 'cause of the bad sounds my car was making. I then dropped $2k on a new transmission from JacksTransmissions.com and the new one makes ALL THE SAME SOUNDS THE OLD ONE DID! Lesson: my car is noisy and it wasn't the transmission's fault. So, the end result is that I...

I've noticed that the board occasionally gets confused as to whether I'm logged in or not. When it happens I have access to my home area (I can view PMs etc) but I have no posting privileges and there is no tracking of which threads are read vs. unread. I try to logout and then log back in but...

Searching has yielded mixed results...When wiring a wideband to provide narrowband simulation, is it necessary to put a resistor on the original heater-circuit to prevent error codes or will the ECU ignore the no-load condition after the OEM sensor is removed?

I've decided to downgrade to a slightly smaller intercooler which is a little better matched to my goals. Hence I'm selling this beast. With the original cost of the core and my expense in having it welded I'm in for about $300. I'll sell it for $200 + shipping.The core is...