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Forum: Forced Induction 07-02-2022, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,080
Posted By FunnyGopher
Yeah, you really just need the length of the...

Yeah, you really just need the length of the belt. If you can find that, you can find a replacement. Hard to tell what the problem with idle is. I'd either find the tuner who tuned it and have them...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,493
Posted By FunnyGopher
I'm running a P3 gauge right now. The car is...

I'm running a P3 gauge right now. The car is really only street driven. I live in the hot desert, so my worry is always oil and coolant temps. I basically leave the gauge on oil temp at all times....
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2022, 03:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By FunnyGopher
100%. I personally ran a catless EL header with a...

100%. I personally ran a catless EL header with a good tune and it woke it way up. The torque dip may not necessarily be gone depending on the header you choose, but there will be more torque all...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-16-2022, 03:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,493
Posted By FunnyGopher
He's had those in his car for a good while now....

He's had those in his car for a good while now. Way before the K swap started.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-16-2022, 03:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By FunnyGopher
This. I am mentally prepared to pull that motor...

This. I am mentally prepared to pull that motor when mine pops and deal with all the consequences of it.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-15-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,299
Posted By FunnyGopher
So I've recently SC'd my BRZ with a positive...

So I've recently SC'd my BRZ with a positive displacement blower and here are my thoughts.

When I think about this topic, there's no other way to put it than in the words the people before me have...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-09-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4,952
Views: 1,473,107
Posted By FunnyGopher
I too just recently SC'd my car at 80k miles,...

I too just recently SC'd my car at 80k miles, only I have a 2015 with the upgraded factory coils, so I can't speak for the 2013's.

According to CSG's "daily driven/spiritedly driven" maintenance...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-03-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
Okay, so I've been busy the past couple days, but...

Okay, so I've been busy the past couple days, but the relays I ordered solved the problem and the install has been finished. I'm on the third revision with the tune. I've only done a 3rd gear pull to...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-30-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
Right, right, that's what I was thinking. I don't...

Right, right, that's what I was thinking. I don't have a picture of the belt on, but yeah, it fit nice and snug in that pulley. The clearances didn't really change at all. Very happy it all came...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-30-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
Made more progress on the kit today, but ran into...

Made more progress on the kit today, but ran into a bit of a snag at the very end. Kit is totally on. Bleeding the coolant, pump won't start. After much diagnosing later, we come to the conclusion...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-29-2022, 04:47 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
So I got the kit half installed today. Made it to...

So I got the kit half installed today. Made it to step 6.something, but the intake is bolted down and things are sort of hooked back up. I am incredibly excited to say that the Blox 70mm throttle...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,725
Posted By FunnyGopher
Why specifically 2016? What about the kit...

Why specifically 2016? What about the kit prevents it from fitting on a 2013+?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,725
Posted By FunnyGopher
Wow, this sounds great in the videos. Also +1 for...

Wow, this sounds great in the videos. Also +1 for black tips. This would definitely be high on my list if I owned a new gen.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
You get a medal sir, thank you so much. :bow: I...

You get a medal sir, thank you so much. :bow: I highly appreciate the rough measurements as well. You're a legend.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-16-2022, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
After years of researching and planning my build...

After years of researching and planning my build around this kit, learning they were put on hold the moment I was ready to purchase one, and then a year of anticipation as I waited for the new kit to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-08-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,623
Posted By FunnyGopher
Oh duh. That's right. The whole radiator fluid...

Oh duh. That's right. The whole radiator fluid thing is the temperature control. I was so enamored with the setup, I was thinking off the top of my head. :bonk:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-05-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,623
Posted By FunnyGopher
Ah, okay. This is much simpler than I was...

Ah, okay. This is much simpler than I was thinking. Seeing the images, I now realize my Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler sandwich plate might actually let me run a dedicated cooler as well. It...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,623
Posted By FunnyGopher
Once you have the sandwich plate installed, would...

Once you have the sandwich plate installed, would you mind showing pics of it? I'm interested in how you have coolers hooked up to run them in parallel.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-11-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,334
Posted By FunnyGopher
The turbo vs. supercharger debate is also a...

The turbo vs. supercharger debate is also a preference of power delivery. Positive displacement chargers like the Edelbrock, Harrop, or Sprintex kits will feel like driving around with a bigger motor...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-04-2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 387,509
Posted By FunnyGopher
They're not discontinuing it, just putting the...

They're not discontinuing it, just putting the manufacturing on hold while they redesign tooling to build FA24 kits as well.

In regards to not seeing anything about it publicly, I have seen the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By FunnyGopher
What a great write up. Thank you for sharing...

What a great write up. Thank you for sharing this. Not really knowing too many technical details about diffs and drifting, this was very easy to read and understand. Also just a great bit of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-23-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,928
Posted By FunnyGopher
I recommend not removing the restrictor. As it...

I recommend not removing the restrictor. As it was described to me, there is no performance gain, if anything a performance loss, from removing the restrictor on an NA car. The turbulence is worse,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-22-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,928
Posted By FunnyGopher
I ran it for a very long time. Overall, I liked...

I ran it for a very long time. Overall, I liked it. I found it easier to remove than the OEM intake box, and I too liked how sealed it was. My filter was so clean every time I removed it to clean it,...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-07-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By FunnyGopher
Final updates! I received the cable extensions...

Final updates! I received the cable extensions and everything works great! No relay harness needed. My understanding about what I have in my car that other 86s with halogen bulbs do not is lacking....
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-06-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,802
Posted By FunnyGopher
From an article posted on The Drive...

From an article posted on The Drive (https://www.thedrive.com/news/36845/this-tesla-swap-crate-motor-drops-right-into-your-classic-muscle-car) (secondary source):

"There's no word yet on a final...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-05-2020, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,612
Posted By FunnyGopher
Side Marker Harness Connector

I have great news, but first some context. Having driven my car without it's bumper some distance, the male side marker connector that is attached to the engine wiring harness was completely...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-04-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,802
Posted By FunnyGopher
My understanding was the batteries were in the...

My understanding was the batteries were in the unit and that no additional batteries were needed. I don't think I've actually read that though.

EDIT
Don't listen to me, I'm dumb. My initial...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-02-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,802
Posted By FunnyGopher
EV West Electric Crate Motor, Thoughts?

EV West apparently just came out with a Tesla powered crate motor that mounts up to Chevy LS or other Chevy V8 small block mounts. Theoretically, anyone that makes LS swap kits for a vehicle could...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-26-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By FunnyGopher
I brings updates. The battery is in fact very...

I brings updates. The battery is in fact very low. My voltmeter was reading 5v. Probably not even enough for the starter to do anything. I can try getting the battery charged and trying again. If...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-23-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By FunnyGopher
No, it was really low speed and punched the...

No, it was really low speed and punched the driver side headlight in like, maybe an inch. I removed the old bent core support piece that the headlight bolts to and welded on a replacement from...
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