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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-01-2024, 08:33 PM
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BRZ STi Wing Gurney Flap
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jeepmor
What's the chord length to measure against. ...
What's the chord length to measure against. Windshield to tail or nose to tail?
From that video, will refrain from posting again.
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Engine Swaps
01-09-2024, 10:28 PM
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FA24 swap to a GT86 ? Anything I need be aware of?
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jeepmor
My mistake, I was told they were the same long...
My mistake, I was told they were the same long block sans the compression ratios. Just the long block portion, not the rest. Didn't know the starter was an issue.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-10-2023, 07:22 PM
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I have a dead FA20, oil failure, what should I do?
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jeepmor
I've decided to bail on this engine. Finally...
I've decided to bail on this engine. Finally pulled it apart, con rod three spun a bearing. Ruined the crank, but the cams still look "usable" if one is looking to put a car back together and do...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
10-02-2023, 10:20 PM
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I have a dead FA20, oil failure, what should I do?
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jeepmor
Been looking at the money layout. Cams,...
Been looking at the money layout. Cams, carriers, and those phaser units for sure. New crank, beefier rods, Maybe an oversize piston and boring if the micrometers don't agree. Still not sure if I...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
10-01-2023, 08:52 PM
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I have a dead FA20, oil failure, what should I do?
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jeepmor
I have a dead FA20, oil failure, what should I do?
So my 14 FRS died of oil failure, low pressure, and cooked the engine at 114k. Not hotrodding at the time, it just seized up. Also found a blown head gasket and it was very low on antifreeze per...
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Engine Swaps
09-20-2023, 09:38 PM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
The C6s are pretty understated and not real...
The C6s are pretty understated and not real flashy. Might be time to look at one of those models.
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Engine Swaps
07-25-2023, 09:51 PM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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jeepmor
I skipped the V8 route and had a 2016 full...
I skipped the V8 route and had a 2016 full engine/trans pull put in. I really wanted to do it, but I live in smog zone and didn't want to hassle with the V8 conversion. And the shop was uber...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
07-25-2023, 09:30 PM
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Sirius XM
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jeepmor
Not a fan of satellite, tried it in another rig...
Not a fan of satellite, tried it in another rig and let it lapse. We did find a comedy channel at that time that had someone on that made us laugh so hard on the gravel travel we had to stop.
I...
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Engine Swaps
05-25-2023, 12:40 AM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
Okay, how do I get a v8 swap through Oregon in...
Okay, how do I get a v8 swap through Oregon in the Portland smog area?
Am I worrying about nothing and just need a no codes OBD port read like usual for whatever I put in it?
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Engine Swaps
05-19-2023, 09:27 PM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
I'm coming to terms with the rev range as I dig...
I'm coming to terms with the rev range as I dig more, and agree it's a non-starter for comparison. And the LS3 does spin higher than I expected. I lean to a built IAG block and my SC and E85 and...
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Engine Swaps
05-18-2023, 10:16 PM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
Thank you for the inputs and reminding me of the...
Thank you for the inputs and reminding me of the vettes and their transaxles. Forgot about that. I was finding LS engines from vettes and camaros on allamericanclassicsdotcom so I mentioned them. ...
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Engine Swaps
05-18-2023, 01:13 AM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
Not tracking, just commuting, but want more and...
Not tracking, just commuting, but want more and looking at the spend outlay pretty closely being I have to get my car back on the road.
Rules, I live in smog country, pretty sure that's a yes.
...
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Engine Swaps
05-17-2023, 10:19 PM
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Best V8 pullout for swap
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9,280
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jeepmor
Best V8 pullout for swap
Is there a preferred V8 package to pull out and swap into the first gen 86 platform? I see lots of LS3/T56 swaps on youtube, but curious if there's a best car out there to yank it from.
Also...
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Forced Induction
05-09-2023, 10:04 PM
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New JRSC install, sounds normal?
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jeepmor
No fret Zardoman, they'll just think its crickets...
No fret Zardoman, they'll just think its crickets from your fuel pump.
Good read on this one seeing the seasoned input. Looks like you have to live with it.
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Forced Induction
05-09-2023, 09:36 PM
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Blown engine - HKS SC equipped rebuild planning
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jeepmor
Blown engine - HKS SC equipped rebuild planning
14 FRS 114k, HKS SC, lost something, then oil pressure, then it went kaput with knocking. Oil was full.
Working with a tuning shop for new engine versus just replace it with a used motor. ...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
03-22-2023, 12:33 AM
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Any good reason to stick with 1st Gen?
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197,121
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jeepmor
I think it's because I still have it, and I still...
I think it's because I still have it, and I still like it.
The first gen FRS/86 is my favorite. The smooth style of the OG has been skipped over by the new Honda look, and Tesla influence.
14...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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03-11-2023, 10:34 PM
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Coilover options for DD
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16,759
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jeepmor
I was told yes. Started this thread ages ago,...
I was told yes. Started this thread ages ago, finally decided to get the coilovers. I also have the LCAs. Still in a box from Xmas. Truck and RV trailer been getting the wrench work lately. I...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
02-01-2023, 01:56 AM
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76
End of the era
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13,373
Posted By
jeepmor
That's everywhere, I deal with obsolete tools...
That's everywhere, I deal with obsolete tools every day. There is no appreciation for the old guys that keep it running in semis. But the market is huge for them. Find some 8" semi equipment right...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-28-2023, 02:08 AM
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76
End of the era
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13,373
Posted By
jeepmor
Exactly. Semis is contracting hard. I install...
Exactly. Semis is contracting hard. I install and shuffle the furniture in the R&D labs. People are getting laid off and the multimillion dollar projects go on.
Might be in the right...
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Engine Swaps
01-28-2023, 01:15 AM
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FRS 4.8 LS swap
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83,999
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jeepmor
This is how you end up with a machine shop in...
This is how you end up with a machine shop in your garage. Oh yeah.
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-22-2023, 12:46 AM
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64
Strut Bar Testing
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10,804
Posted By
jeepmor
Look up solar and semiconductor wire saw...
Look up solar and semiconductor wire saw processes for details. Meyer Berger saws. It didn't waste a multimillion dollar tool, it was 10k plus to repair for each failure and replace the spools and...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-13-2023, 09:50 PM
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76
End of the era
Views:
13,373
Posted By
jeepmor
So just the GR line dropped, not the platform? I...
So just the GR line dropped, not the platform? I hear all sorts of reasons why not, and honestly hope that's true, new high dollar infrastructure. Was just sharing. We'll see, hoping to be wrong...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-11-2023, 11:12 PM
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76
End of the era
Views:
13,373
Posted By
jeepmor
I asked some pointed questions if this was...
I asked some pointed questions if this was insider information. She said no, if she knew it is now public info.
I'm in the denial phase right now. Ah well, great run. Aftermarket is still a...
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-11-2023, 09:37 PM
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76
End of the era
Views:
13,373
Posted By
jeepmor
End of the era
I was told the 86 platform is done, there will be no 2024's. The 86 cars end this year. Local Toyota dealer salesperson/friend told us last night.
Please tell me they're wrong?
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-11-2023, 09:23 PM
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64
Strut Bar Testing
Views:
10,804
Posted By
jeepmor
I think you're overspending there, but when you...
I think you're overspending there, but when you need good stuff, aerospace specs don't let you down in quality control.
Our solar stuff let us down constantly. It was early in start up doing...
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-11-2023, 09:11 PM
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58
Who needs a Supra?
Views:
8,410
Posted By
jeepmor
I'll 30% disagree that cars aren't a good...
I'll 30% disagree that cars aren't a good investment for making money. The cars of big number gains are out of the range most regular folks can afford, I will agree there. But there is a huge ebb...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-11-2023, 02:25 PM
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58
Who needs a Supra?
Views:
8,410
Posted By
jeepmor
Sorry for my rude comment, I was out of line. I...
Sorry for my rude comment, I was out of line. I gather I just have too much adoration for these cars and it's given me some significantly rosy glasses. Tcoat lays out a good example of keeping one...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-10-2023, 11:38 PM
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64
Strut Bar Testing
Views:
10,804
Posted By
jeepmor
Nice to see the actual epoxy be the failure...
Nice to see the actual epoxy be the failure mechanism as well. Thanks for sharing that aspect of quality testing on products. I dig that stuff having been engineering tech and engineer the past 25...
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-09-2023, 11:06 PM
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64
Strut Bar Testing
Views:
10,804
Posted By
jeepmor
Did you do track the yield vs force curves, this...
Did you do track the yield vs force curves, this would be really telling as I would expect your units to be quite a bit stiffer in side by side comparison with OEM. Marketing approach on that one...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-09-2023, 10:23 PM
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58
Who needs a Supra?
Views:
8,410
Posted By
jeepmor
Isn't that the way a condescending prick would...
Isn't that the way a condescending prick would say it, I think so. I didn't say they'd rise fast, just that they have the low numbers to rise when the time comes and all the young guys going through...
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