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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 04-28-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,101
Posted By FT_Monk
I have seen that happen with all kind of cars and...

I have seen that happen with all kind of cars and truck: lost of torque after bigger exhaust installed. If possible, try install only the axle back.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-27-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By FT_Monk
If it fit, it does not hurt. The bigger the...

If it fit, it does not hurt. The bigger the filter, the better the oil flow and more oil capacity means better cooling, of course not as much as an oil cooler. There is no need to go to the extreme...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 04-23-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,974
Posted By FT_Monk
I don't want to create trouble neither. To make...

I don't want to create trouble neither. To make a long story short: for $1200 I purchase a 800hp rating advertised horse power rating custom axles for my WRX as I was installing a bigger diff. The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 04-23-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,974
Posted By FT_Monk
Based on my experience, I would not buy anything...

Based on my experience, I would not buy anything DSS. But of course that is just me.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 04-22-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 663
Posted By FT_Monk
I would wait for the 14's. Maybe they will have...

I would wait for the 14's. Maybe they will have fixes for the dip in the torque curve at that time.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-10-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,027
Posted By FT_Monk
Dam ESL :bonk::bonk::lol:

Dam ESL :bonk::bonk::lol:
Forum: Forced Induction 03-10-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,027
Posted By FT_Monk
I wonder how much power the Vortech made before...

I wonder how much power the Vortech made before the parasitic drag losses. What I mean is how much power it takes to drive a supper charger like the Vortech? With a turbo, the propeller spins...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 03-09-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 15,341
Posted By FT_Monk
Lots of noises, but the car does not move. This...

Lots of noises, but the car does not move. This reminds me of my 2000 Contour SVT.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-24-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,513
Posted By FT_Monk
Does Opticoat guaranties that it will last for 2...

Does Opticoat guaranties that it will last for 2 years? Or they will just say "The coatings are still there, you just can't see it"
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 02-23-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,901
Posted By FT_Monk
Air turbulence, that is all I know.

Air turbulence, that is all I know.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 02-19-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,901
Posted By FT_Monk
Yes it will lower the intake temp, But it will...

Yes it will lower the intake temp, But it will also makes the car run like crap.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-18-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,030
Posted By FT_Monk
LOL, bringing the car in dealer for a coolant...

LOL, bringing the car in dealer for a coolant check? You guy must be loving the wait at the dealer. Some coolant top off is normal for any car; if the car actually has problem then there should be...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-29-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 64,848
Posted By FT_Monk
Multiple visits to dealership in itself are...

Multiple visits to dealership in itself are hassles. The housing gasket looks like my WRX gaskets and water will leak again down the road, past warranty. RTV it once and leak proof the light for...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-18-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,657
Posted By FT_Monk
I would not trust dealer ship to assembly the...

I would not trust dealer ship to assembly the short block and the heads. Possibly the cause of the engine failure was from sloppy cam job from your car first repair. In general dealer ship can do...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-25-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,574
Posted By FT_Monk
Cash cow is when they sell a bunch of cars and...

Cash cow is when they sell a bunch of cars and makes money; when lots of engineering cost going into boutique model like convertible that will not sell it is called money pit.
Read carefully and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 11-24-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,081
Posted By FT_Monk
I have seen some exciting na Honda with cam and...

I have seen some exciting na Honda with cam and internal engine support mods like light weight pistons, cam, porting and valve train to rev the engine to 10K. A stripped na 86 properly modded to rev...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 11-24-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,083
Posted By FT_Monk
You set the tire pressure at 36 psi and you want...

You set the tire pressure at 36 psi and you want comfortable?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-23-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,763
Posted By FT_Monk
Just coat the seats with fabric anti static spray.

Just coat the seats with fabric anti static spray.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-23-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,574
Posted By FT_Monk
They should have make a turbo charged version...

They should have make a turbo charged version before the convertible. I heard people demands turbo all the time, have not heard anyone wants a convertible.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-11-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 59,991
Posted By FT_Monk
I feel bad for people who have their car serviced...

I feel bad for people who have their car serviced at the dealer ship. I can understand no one wants this to happen. But in my experience, when it comes to engine or transmission work, those...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-02-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 59,991
Posted By FT_Monk
Maybe after they fix this issue, the dip in the...

Maybe after they fix this issue, the dip in the torque curve will be gone? I hope they can find and fix the problem quick.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-02-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,617
Posted By FT_Monk
To the OP, I understand your frustration. ...

To the OP, I understand your frustration. However you are lucky you do not end up with a car that needs warranty serviced every few months and you sale it after two year for 60% of the original...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-19-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 14,016
Posted By FT_Monk
Who cares if the Civic is .1 second faster at...

Who cares if the Civic is .1 second faster at that track. Which one would you rather drive?
Forum: Southern California 07-23-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By FT_Monk
I saw an Sunburst? FRS at Toyota place of Garden...

I saw an Sunburst? FRS at Toyota place of Garden Grove. It has been there for a month.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-15-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 64,848
Posted By FT_Monk
My WRX had the same problem years ago. It was...

My WRX had the same problem years ago. It was the thin seal between the light and the body that let water in; I had a trunk full of water! I took out the light, seal it back with RTV. The RTV seal...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 06-26-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,936
Posted By FT_Monk
I have the same problem when I first got my WRX...

I have the same problem when I first got my WRX years ago. I used some over sized zip tides, add a piece of foam, adjusted the zip tide to have more support (I needed more shoulder support) and no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 06-24-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,109
Posted By FT_Monk
Actually you are right! Your math is spot on and...

Actually you are right! Your math is spot on and replacing transmission gear and diff is more effective and cheaper.
Good luck.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 06-23-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,109
Posted By FT_Monk
^^^ Only .6 inch taller measured from the center...

^^^ Only .6 inch taller measured from the center of the wheel. You can also lower the car to compensate for the taller tire. Even with the cost of lowering car, it is still much less risky and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 06-23-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,109
Posted By FT_Monk
OP, You can install taller tires. It is cheaper,...

OP, You can install taller tires. It is cheaper, quickly reversible and no thing can go wrong like removing trans to replace gear.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-17-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 135,541
Posted By FT_Monk
So many driving geniuses in this thread; ...

So many driving geniuses in this thread; VSC/TSC/ABS are hindrance to their superior driving skills. Of course they don't tell you when they crashed.
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