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Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2020, 11:44 AM
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Posted By 86fun
Awesome! Why considering parting ways? I might...

Awesome! Why considering parting ways? I might get mine swapped next year, so I'm curious.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-11-2020, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
I do not have a Dbox. I am on the CARB tune with...

I do not have a Dbox. I am on the CARB tune with no other mods.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2020, 02:59 PM
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Posted By 86fun
My experience is that there is more power...

My experience is that there is more power everywhere. For example, I can accelerate up hill in 6th gear even from 2k rpms. Could not do that before SC. That said, the tip in from no throttle to...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-24-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 87,451
Posted By 86fun
Last year I met up with a professional builder to...

Last year I met up with a professional builder to talk about doing a 2JZ swap and after going through everything I came up with $40-45k as well. However, you would have a beast of a car for that...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-31-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4,964
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Posted By 86fun
I did an extreme mpg test before and after, where...

I did an extreme mpg test before and after, where I tried to get the very best MPG I could possibly get. This is driving with very little throttle input mind you. Not realistic, since the SC never...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-28-2019, 07:32 PM
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Posted By 86fun
Still worth it to me, as long as I can decently...

Still worth it to me, as long as I can decently drive it, but no OEM would ever release a car that runs like it does now. The performance improvement is huge. Most likely the issues a few of us...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-25-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Dev, thanks for the info, wow, bummer, I thought...

Dev, thanks for the info, wow, bummer, I thought the custom Delicious tune was it for you. I've had basically the identical issues with my '13 since I installed it. Mine isn't even consistent,...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-02-2019, 11:50 AM
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Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Gotcha, so you're noticing it at idle. The...

Gotcha, so you're noticing it at idle. The reason I asked is I have one of the original kits and recently my idle has started randomly going to shit. I was nearly stranded the other day because it...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-30-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
What symptoms do you see when it fails?

What symptoms do you see when it fails?
Forum: Forced Induction 12-23-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4,964
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Posted By 86fun
Full when off, it goes down when on, but still on...

Full when off, it goes down when on, but still on the scale. This is how my car/install is anyway.
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-07-2018, 02:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
Why do you want to waste money on a v8 swapped 86...

Why do you want to waste money on a v8 swapped 86 when you have a ZL1???
Forum: Forced Induction 09-26-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,111
Posted By 86fun
One of the PCV hoses on the Edelbrock kit...

One of the PCV hoses on the Edelbrock kit actually back into the intake after the MAF (but before the blower), and so could possibly alter the air fuel ratio outside of the computers control.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-25-2018, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,111
Posted By 86fun
Thanks for the replies guys. What is the...

Thanks for the replies guys.


What is the chance that the Edelbrock roots SC could either get unmetered air in the system or have it escape the system via the PCV's causing incorrect fueling? ...
Forum: Engine Swaps 09-25-2018, 02:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
Thanks for all the info guys. I actually got...

Thanks for all the info guys. I actually got introduced to a very reputable and well known local builder and was able to really hear what it takes to build it out solidly as well as hear...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-19-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,111
Posted By 86fun
How does the FA20 PCV system work?

I'm confused why there are two PCV ports on the block(s). Can someone explain why?


One is on the right half and one on the left half. The passenger side port goes to the intake manifold...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-01-2018, 01:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
I don't live in a smog zone, I don't have to get...

I don't live in a smog zone, I don't have to get smogged. If I sell it, then it has to go out of state. The car is going to remain 100% stock on the outside.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-01-2018, 01:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
Yea, I had Martin build my 3SGTE race motor about...

Yea, I had Martin build my 3SGTE race motor about 15yrs ago. They are pretty heavy domestic though, at least last time I visited. I was hoping for a place with 2J experience... or at least import...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-30-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
This is going to be a street car. I was...

This is going to be a street car. I was definitely thinking the Pure kit because of that, I want everything to work in the dash/console. What I'm not so sure about is the rest of the drivetrain,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-30-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
You guys are probably right, shipping off would...

You guys are probably right, shipping off would be best. I was really hoping to keep it local mostly for the support, as I can imagine a lot could and probably would go wrong with a swap like this...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-30-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
Ideally one place to do everything seems best. ...

Ideally one place to do everything seems best. Maybe I need to break it up in to parts... one place for motor acquisition and build, another for fitment and fab work, and another for final...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,785
Posted By 86fun
Shop recommendations in SF Bay area to do a swap?

I think I'm ready to put in a 2J, but I'm going to pass on doing it myself this time. Is there anyone good in the Bay Area? Pure Auto is on the other side of the country, but LA is a possibility...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-14-2018, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By 86fun
I found the best answer... You'll need...

I found the best answer...


You'll need the extra weight up front to keep the front wheels on the ground with the power the 2J will be making... :D
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-12-2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By 86fun
Thanks for the update Rob! Nice pics, looks...

Thanks for the update Rob! Nice pics, looks super sweet! My question about the handling comes from me having fallen in love with the cars handling at the beginning. I was just wondering if it was...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-04-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,508
Posted By 86fun
What's it like to drive a 2J swap?

I've hunted around and can't find anyone saying how a 2J feels in this platform compared to the stock or stock + FI setup.


Handling differences?


Does the front feel "heavier"?


Throttle...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-29-2018, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
The last few times I drove and got on the...

The last few times I drove and got on the throttle when the car wasn't quite warmed up it flashed a CEL and went away. Then the other day it just stayed on. I didn't notice a lot of difference...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Excellent news! What did it cost? Did you even...

Excellent news! What did it cost? Did you even need to have the preprogrammed Delicious tune to get this done?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Your description of the issue sounds exactly what...

Your description of the issue sounds exactly what mine does. I still have the edelbrock CARB tune. I sometimes stall in 1st because of the hesitation... or the RPM's go so low that the lights go...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-12-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Just about every other time I go into my garage I...

Just about every other time I go into my garage I hear but evap pump going and/or the IC pump going. I do believe they are related since I often hear them together. The most times I've heard it in...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-10-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Mine does this all the time. I also have keyless...

Mine does this all the time. I also have keyless entry, and the fancy LED emblem crap. I have no idea why it happens but it killed my battery, now I have to leave it on a charger if I don't drive...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-09-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,554
Posted By 86fun
Mine does this, the battery will be dead in two...

Mine does this, the battery will be dead in two weeks if I don't charge it or drive a long distance. It's definitely the IC water pump too, I can see the fluid turning in the reservoir. I wondered...
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