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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2025, 09:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 23,049
Posted By Opie
Redline CV-2 is the one to use.

Redline CV-2 is the one to use.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2025, 06:16 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-04-2025, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,981
Posted By Opie
I'd throw those DNJ rings in the garbage...but if...

I'd throw those DNJ rings in the garbage...but if you insist on using them, be sure you properly file fit them with the proper end gap...they are not ready to just install....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-01-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,408
Posted By Opie
Drive it until there is a problem....why stress...

Drive it until there is a problem....why stress over this if you are following proper oil change intervals?

I recently bought an older Subaru from a guy that did religious Blackstone Oil reports...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-02-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
And that's a wrap. After a difficult...

And that's a wrap.

After a difficult decision I sold the BRZ & trailer this past weekend.

With my job working for Chin Track Days I found myself with less and less opportunities to get the BRZ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-12-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,090
Posted By Opie
I'll bet the #3 piston ring land is...

I'll bet the #3 piston ring land is cracked....and it's not a spring issue....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-12-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,949
Posted By Opie
What a joke lawsuit, I'm surprised there was an...

What a joke lawsuit, I'm surprised there was an attorney that even considered filing it.

"Arkansas plaintiff Laura Young filed the Boxer engine failure lawsuit for more than $5 million for her...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 42,761
Posted By Opie
:bonk: Stop messing around, SADEV...

:bonk:

Stop messing around, SADEV sequential....

Since you are taking it out every few months anyway....sequential should go the same distance before needing a rebuild.....
:happyanim:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-16-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
At Road Atlanta near the end of the day the car...

At Road Atlanta near the end of the day the car was pushing quite a bit in T1, T7 and T12. I attributed it to me pushing too hard...went to Sebring on Saturday and the car would not turn, super...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-16-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,341
Posted By Opie
I think it's the amount of grease, too much and...

I think it's the amount of grease, too much and the rotation forces a clump into one side, making the boot flex until it comes out.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,341
Posted By Opie
I've seen others pack it full....then wondered...

I've seen others pack it full....then wondered why it came out....lol.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-12-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,439
Posted By Opie
B4 Update: Purchased the car knowing it's A/C...

B4 Update:
Purchased the car knowing it's A/C compressor was faulty, got the compressor replaced (with a genuine new unit from Japan, don't ask how much that cost :eyebulge:) and the A/C blows ice...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-02-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
Sweet pic...

Sweet pic...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
Car did great! https://youtu.be/xrkp8qXpUXA

Car did great!
https://youtu.be/xrkp8qXpUXA
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-20-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,688
Posted By Opie
2013-2016 are compatible. Use the engine harness...

2013-2016 are compatible. Use the engine harness and temp sensors off your broken engine. Engines are MT/AT specific and need additional work if you want to intermingle (Install an AT block in a MT...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-20-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,424
Posted By Opie
806944060

806944060
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-11-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,066
Posted By Opie
Did you recalibrate the steering angle sensor...

Did you recalibrate the steering angle sensor after the mods....if not. start there.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,421
Posted By Opie
Did you install the correct crankshaft position...

Did you install the correct crankshaft position sensor plate? It's the round plate that gets bolted between the block and the flywheel, see pic. If you use one off the wrong engine combo, the ECM...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-24-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 29,406
Posted By Opie
I'm still here...but seems like every time I have...

I'm still here...but seems like every time I have something to post, or need to search something the forum is under maintenance....then I forget to come back and do it later...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 06-03-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,802
Posted By Opie
Toyota don't care about no lawyers..... ...

Toyota don't care about no lawyers.....
https://www.grcupseries.com/images/cars/image_1.png
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 06-02-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,802
Posted By Opie
Subaru of Japan gets it...SoA does not....

Again you can buy a pre-prepped track BRZ from Subaru in Japan...and it's even eligible for the GR86/BRZ Cup in Japan....

Damn you SoA....
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-01-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,803
Posted By Opie
Hey everyone, this promotion is back for FT86Club...

Hey everyone, this promotion is back for FT86Club members in 2024! That's right, for a limited time your 4th Continental Extreme Contact Force tire is free when you buy 3 from Track Day Tire!

How...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
All back together and good as new. New...

All back together and good as new.

New components installed/replaced during rebuild:
Subaru OEM Crankshaft
ACL Race Series Main Bearings 5M8312HX-STD
ACL Race Series Rod Bearings 4B8310HX-STD...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Shop vac after cleaning all the old RTV from this...

Shop vac after cleaning all the old RTV from this engine before it gets reassembled.

Think it's a bit much? Good job Ken Ganley Subaru North Olmsted...

BTW, that's a 12 gallon Shop Vac for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-23-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve...

Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve spring recall on this motor used several tubes of RTV....and forgot to install the right side oil spacer that keeps the oil slung off the cams from...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,439
Posted By Opie
The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new...

The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new Sachs units. That is the only non-OG parts on the car. Owner has the original Bilsteins if I had wanted them, but they would need to be rebuilt. Didn't...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,439
Posted By Opie
Picked this up yesteday....

2000 JDM Subaru Legacy B4 RSK, 5-Spd Manual, 280HP & 253 ft/lbs Twin Turbo EJ208. All original.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 04-19-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 29,406
Posted By Opie
Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new.......

Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new....
2013 currently at 32,459 miles....gets trailered to tracks....does a bunch of miles and then sits until the next time....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 120,058
Posted By Opie
There are no holes in the parts where they need...

There are no holes in the parts where they need to be spot welded. The sections that bolt up will help get it close. I used this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-16-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,682
Posted By Opie
Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely...

Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely on Sunday, water in the oil does not make for good lubrication....and causes some different damage. As suspected/usual rod bearing #3 was literally...
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