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Forum: Northwest 10-20-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,353
Posted By Akari
Exhaust Shop Recommendations

Hey all,

I’m looking for a local exhaust shop for some custom work on one of our trucks and haven’t ever really used a local shop. Figured you local enthusiasts may have a good recommendation....
Forum: Forced Induction 03-19-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,784
Posted By Akari
Need, no, although from what I hear they do...

Need, no, although from what I hear they do help(And I do have one installed).
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,784
Posted By Akari
Their Edelbrock tune has been perfectly smooth...

Their Edelbrock tune has been perfectly smooth and flawless on my car, you won't be disappointed. The power difference alone makes it worthwhile.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-03-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,429
Posted By Akari
What are your oil temps doing when you're seeing...

What are your oil temps doing when you're seeing this flkc? What about intake temps?

I'd be surprised if coolant temp was the actual cause of that and if lowering it a few degrees had any impact...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,824
Posted By Akari
I usually just go for high-volume stations that...

I usually just go for high-volume stations that are affordable.

Been running mostly Costco 92 (They do so much volume that they refill their tanks twice a day), have had 0 issues and my FI tuner...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-01-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,408
Posted By Akari
Yeah, it'll be interesting to see. I'm not very...

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see. I'm not very well versed in how involved this work is going to be, but based on how little room there is, would this be a lift engine activity? -If so, a lot of us...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-01-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,408
Posted By Akari
Asking a dealership to work with parts outside of...

Asking a dealership to work with parts outside of their normal scope? Well yeah!

I'm curious what this means for modified folks; Would a dealer even touch them for this recall?
Forum: Forced Induction 10-29-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4,961
Views: 1,474,594
Posted By Akari
I have a D-Box and don't experience any of that,...

I have a D-Box and don't experience any of that, although I haven't ever run without it.

Can you post up logs from when that's happening? It should be pretty easy to spot where/when that is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-16-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 175,685
Posted By Akari
I ran into similar problems and found that...

I ran into similar problems and found that shoving a crescent wrench opened the right amount between the two would pop them apart. After figuring that out I'd just let them get stuck and keep using...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-08-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,577
Posted By Akari
Not in the same way, but there are scenarios...

Not in the same way, but there are scenarios where actual boost could exceed target boost.

For the Edelbrock that would likely only happen if the bypass valve wasn't functioning correctly, and...
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 09-30-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
Posted By Akari
Sold. Please close thread.

Sold. Please close thread.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-29-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4,961
Views: 1,474,594
Posted By Akari
What tune are you running? Did you clear codes...

What tune are you running? Did you clear codes when flashing it?

Can you datalog your MAF voltage so we can see what values it's getting?
Forum: Software Tuning 09-28-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,577
Posted By Akari
Yeah, a lot of it comes down to the tuners who...

Yeah, a lot of it comes down to the tuners who are putting in the time to make these safeguards possible, those who tune hundreds of these cars regularly, use ECUTek. They do have clients that want...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-28-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,577
Posted By Akari
I recently made the change from OFT to Ecutek for...

I recently made the change from OFT to Ecutek for an Edelbrock myself. There are just very few people who seem to be willing to work with OFT for a FI tune like that.

I know Ecutek tuners are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-26-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,770
Posted By Akari
Sounds like you scored a nice deal finding one...

Sounds like you scored a nice deal finding one sold at auction with a supercharger.

I'd do a few things if I were you. First, just visually start looking for signs that the engine was removed. ...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-26-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,034
Posted By Akari
$30-40 seems reasonable for quality wipers that...

$30-40 seems reasonable for quality wipers that hold up. Hell, I'm still rocking my OEM pair that's seen 5 years, 62k miles and I use them all the time.

Thanks for all the info here, I'll...
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 09-21-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
Posted By Akari
Answered a couple PMs but still for sale. Would...

Answered a couple PMs but still for sale. Would be willing to accept $380 shipped if anyone is interested in it this weekend.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-18-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,841
Posted By Akari
Hopefully your engine is okay and it's just an...

Hopefully your engine is okay and it's just an issue with the water heat exchanger within the SC manifold.

When you initially were priming the SC cooling system before starting the car, were you...
Forum: Northwest 09-17-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 571,421
Posted By Akari
Openflash Tablet V1 for sale near Auburn, WA. ...

Openflash Tablet V1 for sale near Auburn, WA. Asking $400. Unmarried and ready to go to the next owner!

PM me if interested!
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 09-17-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,516
Posted By Akari
OFT OpenFlash Tablet V1 - Unlocked

Up for sale is my OpenFlash Tablet V1. Works great, is unmarried and ready for you to load tunes on and go.

I ended up supercharging my BRZ this past weekend and my tuner insisted on using...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-01-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,667
Posted By Akari
My PSS definitely dropped off in traction towards...

My PSS definitely dropped off in traction towards the end of their life, unsure if that was due to being a few years old, heat cycled too much or if they're a different compound near the inside.
...
Forum: Northwest 01-14-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,079
Posted By Akari
Honestly looking at the crack I'd just have it...

Honestly looking at the crack I'd just have it welded if I were you. Much easier and cheaper than taking it off, shipping it back and then having to install a new one.
Forum: Northwest 12-11-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,931
Posted By Akari
Can anyone who has put HIDs in these take a...

Can anyone who has put HIDs in these take a picture of the cutoff line against a wall? I'm curious if they come out near what factory is or have a horrible light pattern.
Forum: Northwest 12-11-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,157
Posted By Akari
Honestly, I don't have a huge issue with it. The...

Honestly, I don't have a huge issue with it. The fact is our roads overall need attention, and as a car enthusiast I would love to see some of them better maintained. I know we all hate forking out...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-18-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
Posted By Akari
Can you post up a picture like the last one...

Can you post up a picture like the last one except with one of the wear bars in the shot? From the penny it looks like these are about 3/32nds of tread, which would only be 1/32nd of usable tread...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-14-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 81,515
Posted By Akari
I likely would have just dropped a few thousand...

I likely would have just dropped a few thousand dollars into my STi and kept driving her. Unfortunately it was at the point where I needed to do the timing belt, replace the turbo and put a new...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-25-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,266
Posted By Akari
Yeah, if you have new wheels/tires then you can...

Yeah, if you have new wheels/tires then you can just pull the old ones off, put the new ones on and torque your lugs properly. Sounds like that $5/ea is for exactly that service if you don't want to...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-18-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,816
Posted By Akari
It's not that long of a process, however, I have...

It's not that long of a process, however, I have no idea how ECUTek operates as a company. Ask your tuner to get in touch with them to get an estimate on how long it will take then decide whether to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-18-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 32,208
Posted By Akari
So when will the turbo kit be showing up?

So when will the turbo kit be showing up?
Forum: Software Tuning 09-14-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 106,804
Posted By Akari
Incredible! I look forward to finding the time to...

Incredible! I look forward to finding the time to go through my tune with the info provided here and truly learn more about the systems involved.

Thanks so much!
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