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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-29-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,996
Posted By Whoodoo
For a street car, I think they are great. I...

For a street car, I think they are great. I bought a used set to replace stock shocks with eibach sport line springs. It was a MASSIVE improvement. The Teins allowed me to get a way better ride...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-04-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,870
Posted By Whoodoo
So I figured I would resurrect this thread and...

So I figured I would resurrect this thread and spin it off in another direction...

Forced induction does change the character of the car... it makes it a bit more... high-mauntenance...

On top...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-13-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,843
Posted By Whoodoo
So you're all just going to ignore this...? ...

So you're all just going to ignore this...?

Google "Singer 911" and commence drooling.

On a other note, if you are famiar with the mitsubishi world like i am, you'll understand that there are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-26-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,773
Posted By Whoodoo
I guess I'll address a few things at once here......

I guess I'll address a few things at once here...

Tried the borescope down the spark plug hole but it was too big to fit inside.

Definitely not tuned for e85 because it runs fine on gas and it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-26-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,773
Posted By Whoodoo
The history of the car according to carfax was...

The history of the car according to carfax was that it was repossessed from the first owner then sold at auction to the small dealer that I bought it from. I have no idea what the claimed hp is, but...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 09-26-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By Whoodoo
Bump

Bump
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-26-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,773
Posted By Whoodoo
How to identify whether pistons/rods have been changed

I bought my '15 BRZ without any records and it had a lot of work done to it (vortech supercharger w/2.87 pulley, injectors, pump, catch can, full exhaust, etc). I want to determine whether it has had...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-23-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
yea, for now I think we can point toward an...

yea, for now I think we can point toward an improper seal at top of the pump. Thanks for helping me figure this out!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-15-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
So another little suspicion I have is that the...

So another little suspicion I have is that the top of my fuel pump was not properly seated inside the housing. The Deatschwerks install kit comes with 3 o-rings that go on the pump outlet nipple,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-13-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
Yea, let us know if DW can check pump function.

Yea, let us know if DW can check pump function.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 09-12-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Posted By Whoodoo
Under your kitchen sink is a bottle of Windex....

Under your kitchen sink is a bottle of Windex. Grab that and a couple of paper towels and just go to town. Don't bother with all that soap and water crap... the nice thing is that you can also use it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-12-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By Whoodoo
VW Bravo wheels

I love the look of 5-spoke wheels in general and I came across these when looking for 5x100 wheels on the Google. I gather they are a little rare, but does anyone know of an 86 with these on? A quick...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 09-12-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By Whoodoo
Tanabe catless front pipe and cat back

I have a Tanabe catless front pipe and concept G cat back for sale. I dont know how many miles are on it, but it was removed from my 2015 BRZ with 27k miles, so its safe to say it has less than that....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
I don't think a fuel starvation for would help...

I don't think a fuel starvation for would help because that is designed to prevent fuel from leaving the driver's side of the tank during prolonged left-hand turns. On today's trip down to NJ, I had...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-31-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
So it was a code P0456 small evap leak that made...

So it was a code P0456 small evap leak that made the CEL turn on. I have had that code before and it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason for when it shows up and goes away. Also, it turns out...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-31-2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
I don't actually know... I didn't install any of...

I don't actually know... I didn't install any of the mods myself and I have no idea who the previous owner was, so I would have to get into the tank and have a look.

I took another trip to jersey...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-28-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
I didn't have any stored codes, so I'm going to...

I didn't have any stored codes, so I'm going to have to try to reproduce the symptoms.

Its good to know someone else has experienced something similar. Just to clarify, my CEL didn't go off right...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-26-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
I didn’t mention any of my mods because I am very...

I didn’t mention any of my mods because I am very skeptical that it has anything to do with the supercharger or the tune. If there has been similar issues with unmodified cars, then that would narrow...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-25-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,316
Posted By Whoodoo
Out of gas at only 9 gallons?

I took a long road trip recently and the car started acting like it was out of gas after only 270 miles. The fuel gauge was at the 1/4 mark. Luckily I barely made it to a gas station, but it only...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-29-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,512
Posted By Whoodoo
How are you scanning the part? Did you remove it...

How are you scanning the part? Did you remove it and then scan, or are you scanning it in car?

Do you have a point cloud? I might be able to help get that into something usable for you.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-26-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,870
Posted By Whoodoo
This is exactly why I keep the traction control on

This is exactly why I keep the traction control on
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-26-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,331
Posted By Whoodoo
This was the diff and trans drain plugs at 30k...

This was the diff and trans drain plugs at 30k (just removed and then after they were cleaned) . The diff plug has a longer magnet that sticks out, while the trans plug magnet is recessed a bit. I...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-25-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,870
Posted By Whoodoo
I’m not necessarily saying it *needs* more...

I’m not necessarily saying it *needs* more power... more like the whole platform is just *begging* for it. All of the dynamics are there and the engine can take a few pounds of boost no problem. For...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-25-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,870
Posted By Whoodoo
That's a good point. I have owned cars that are...

That's a good point. I have owned cars that are easy to get to their limit and one can get a lot of satisfaction from keeping it there. I do tend to leave the traction control on because it keeps me...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-23-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,870
Posted By Whoodoo
Forced induction's affect on the nature of the 86

I just wanted to share my opinion on how forced induction affects the nature of the car. Last weekend I took the car around Watkins Glen as part of their thunder road tour. It was three laps behind a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-29-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By Whoodoo
I must be doing it wrong... I've never seen less...

I must be doing it wrong... I've never seen less than 29mpg on the dash :(
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-21-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,453
Posted By Whoodoo
For what it's worth, my exhaust was a Tanabe...

For what it's worth, my exhaust was a Tanabe catless UEL and over pipe, catless Tanabe front pipe, then a Tanabe concept G single exit cat back, so basically the only thing between the motor and the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-19-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,786
Posted By Whoodoo
I must say, this is the first real comedy I have...

I must say, this is the first real comedy I have encountered on this forum :lol:

But seriously... Why not bring these babies back?

https://youtu.be/zUXow3d3-b0
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-17-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By Whoodoo
I just pulled my stockers with Eibach sport...

I just pulled my stockers with Eibach sport lines. I dont know when the springs were installed, but the car is a 2015 with 27k miles, so let's assume they all have that much mileage on them. Im...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-11-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 994
Views: 181,760
Posted By Whoodoo
Tanabe catless front pipe

I have a Tanabe catless front pipe for sale. I dont know how many miles are on it, but my 2015 BRZ it was removed from has 27k, so its safe to say it has less than that. There is nothing wrong with...
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