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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By drz400dude
Thanks guys! I am mechanically inclined enough to...

Thanks guys! I am mechanically inclined enough to install the kit myself, and work on helicopters for a living:iono:. I'll give you guys a call tomorrow. What about the exhaust? I don't have any of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By drz400dude
Not sure if you are familiar with the Works kit...

Not sure if you are familiar with the Works kit but there is more to it than that. I'd have to take off the top mount intercooler and all the intake plumbing coming from the filter housing, as well...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,127
Posted By drz400dude
J02 valve spring recall, Toyota will not work on car

I got my registration renewal notice in the mail and it said I have to do the #J02 (valve spring) recall before I can renew my registration. I took my car to Toyota (after explaining very clearly to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-17-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,204
Posted By drz400dude
Driving cross country in the 86

Monday was my last day of work in Palmdale, CA. At 1530 I hopped in my 2013 FR-S and headed for North Carolina. Let me just start by saying if you have any other choice besides driving your 86 from...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 12-04-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,066
Posted By drz400dude
It's negotiable, make me an offer. I was planning...

It's negotiable, make me an offer. I was planning on selling them together assuming whoever buys them will want the parts to make a complete engine.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 12-03-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,066
Posted By drz400dude
I bought it from swengines.com

I bought it from swengines.com
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 12-02-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,066
Posted By drz400dude
FA20 Engine(s) for sale

So I have 2 incomplete engines for sale, here is the full story.

My original engine blew after about 3k miles of being boosted. Mechanic and I came to the conclusion it was most likely a tune...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-12-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,896
Posted By drz400dude
The reservoir is about 3/4 full. It looks a...

The reservoir is about 3/4 full. It looks a little nasty, so I may try flushing it with fresh fluid.

I live by myself, and as much as I've tried, my pup isn't much help with wrenching on the car....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-12-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,896
Posted By drz400dude
Clutch needs adjustment?

Lately I've been noticing after sitting at a stop light, it doesn't want to go into first gear easily. I can have the clutch pedal pushed all the way to the floor and it still doesn't want to go. I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,645
Posted By drz400dude
Could you not use a crows foot? Seems like that...

Could you not use a crows foot? Seems like that would be easier.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,362
Posted By drz400dude
I guess these engines were produced by CFMI. CFM...

I guess these engines were produced by CFMI. CFM International is a joint venture between GE Aviation, a division of General Electric of the United States, and Safran Aircraft Engines (formerly known...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,362
Posted By drz400dude
Seriously, this engine looks better than the...

Seriously, this engine looks better than the first one they sent me!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,362
Posted By drz400dude
That's an option I'm considering... I...

That's an option I'm considering...



I tried to be civil with him and was super polite at first in explaining my situation. I know going on an angry tirade gets you nowhere. So fuck all...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,362
Posted By drz400dude
Do not buy from Southwest Engines! (swengines.com)

I blew my engine and needed a new engine. I find one on swengines.com. it says "This engine comes COMPLETE less alternator, starter, power steering pump, AC compressor and turbo(if applicable). I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-01-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,005
Posted By drz400dude
I know this thread is a little old, but I just...

I know this thread is a little old, but I just went through this myself. On the back of the engine under the intake manifold there is a coolant manifold. Right in the middle on the MT there is a...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-16-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,290
Posted By drz400dude
UEL vs. EL headers with turbo

I'm having my engine rebuilt, and a fresh tune. With a turbo setup is there any reason to go EL over UEL? It makes sense to me that EL headers would provide a more even flow of exhaust to a turbo,...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 02-08-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By drz400dude
WTB: EL exhaust header in socal area

Need an exhaust header. Equal length. Let me know what you have!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-19-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,419
Posted By drz400dude
How to do leak down test on FRS

So I got a CEL the other night and lost power. Cylinders 1&3 misfiring plus random misfiring code. Oil everywhere in my intake system. I wanted to do a leak down test to get a better idea of what is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,106
Posted By drz400dude
CEL, TCL, P0300, P0301, P0303

So I was driving home, and went to get on the freeway. I didn't quite floor it, but I got on it a little to get up to speed. At the bottom of the onramp my CEL flashes about 4 or 5 times, and stops....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By drz400dude
In the summer when it is 110 out they are...

In the summer when it is 110 out they are creeping close to 230...240F. I have a turbo, probably should have mentioned that in the first place. Under the hood gets super hot. I just wanted fresh air...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By drz400dude
Manual fan switch

Is there any way to wire up a switch for the fan? My coolant doesn't get hot, but my oil heats up going around town. I have an oil cooler, so I was wondering if there was a way to wire it to a switch...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-01-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,484
Posted By drz400dude
Still liking it. Just need the rest of the audio...

Still liking it. Just need the rest of the audio system to make it better.

The only problem is now when using bluetooth, the audio blips every couple of seconds. Super annoying. I talked to...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-03-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By drz400dude
Maintenance tracking program

Wasn't sure where to put this topic. I do all my own maintenance, but if I ever go to sell people like to see maintenance records. I was wondering if there was a good program to track everything I do...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-19-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By drz400dude
What do you mean by extension wire? The red wire...

What do you mean by extension wire? The red wire on the 4th BL harness? Which wire is the brake light wire on the Valenti tail light?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-19-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By drz400dude
Ok, so how do I wire it to the brake light? Which...

Ok, so how do I wire it to the brake light? Which wire on the 4th BL is the triangle and which wire coming off the tail light is the brake light?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-19-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By drz400dude
Another Valenti 4th BL install question

It seems like there's a lot of issues with the wiring on this thing. I couldn't find a topic with someone that has the same problem as I do. When I turn my headlights on, the V and the triangle light...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-15-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,998
Posted By drz400dude
The peel ply method is what we use at work. But...

The peel ply method is what we use at work. But peel ply will give you a matte finish. We do it at work because we paint over it after. If you want a gloss look I'd use a straight piece of vacuum bag...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-14-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,998
Posted By drz400dude
ME's aren't allowed out of their office or to...

ME's aren't allowed out of their office or to handle tools!:D



Learning is a very bumpy road! I'm glad my work paid for my training. I think trying to do aesthetic work is even more difficult....
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-12-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,998
Posted By drz400dude
Thanks, that is cheap! Found some 282 3k plain...

Thanks, that is cheap! Found some 282 3k plain weave for $6 for a 1'x3' piece. I'll give it a shot and see how it works.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-12-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,998
Posted By drz400dude
I wish we had expired stuff! We use a lot of...

I wish we had expired stuff! We use a lot of Hysol 9396, but we use so much it never expires. The only thing we use that expires is 5 minute epoxy :cry:.
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