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Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-19-2015, 09:32 PM
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It's a snug fit but fits just fine. The C38...

It's a snug fit but fits just fine. The C38 blower on the kraftworks might not fit but my C30 fits very snug.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-19-2015, 04:23 PM
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Took a while but I got the DIY on the skunk2...

Took a while but I got the DIY on the skunk2 radiator up.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85035
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-19-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,770
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Skunk2 Radiator DIY

Start by removing the bumper. Begin with the 4 screw push pins located in the wheel well. A phillips bit from a screw driver makes the process easier. Three are located at the bottom, the 4th is up...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-05-2015, 03:02 PM
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In 55F weather coolant stayed around 165F, too...

In 55F weather coolant stayed around 165F, too cold for me.



Yeah the oil cooler isn't perfect, but for someone like me who doesn't track my car regularly it's perfect. Keeps the oil in check...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-05-2015, 02:07 PM
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I have the forester oil cooler that uses the...

I have the forester oil cooler that uses the coolant to chill the oil. With a 180F thermostat I keep oil under 200F. How it holds up on the track is anyones guess as I have yet to track it. Coolant...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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I used a hammer to get it to budge, just barely....

I used a hammer to get it to budge, just barely. I loosened it completely and then put a bunch of grease on the track to see if it helps for next time.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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Weird, I thought that just held the pulley in...

Weird, I thought that just held the pulley in place and didn't have anything to do with tension?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-02-2015, 09:30 PM
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What nut on the back of the tensioner? Someone...

What nut on the back of the tensioner? Someone have a picture?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,071
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I have the hotchkis springs. I can say they feel...

I have the hotchkis springs. I can say they feel like stock +. A smidge more aggressive than stock, but wont beat you up.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-26-2015, 07:32 PM
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I have a borla UEL with no cats, overpipe, berk...

I have a borla UEL with no cats, overpipe, berk high flow cat, and Q300. It's the quietest "exhaust" I've heard and you're saying your wife was complaining? And with stock exhaust? Something is...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 10:37 PM
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Yeah the belt is definitely louder at idle now,...

Yeah the belt is definitely louder at idle now, but I'll take idle belt whine over that grinding sound at start up. The belt still has a lot of deflection, it's not super tight to the point where I...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 07:53 PM
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UPDATE Have I got some news for you! ...

UPDATE

Have I got some news for you!

So Kraftwerks says to tune the belt to 60.70hz and doing so is really difficult for the average Joe. The official machines that measure this are...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 02:19 PM
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Views: 1,500,537
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I'm on one of the first kits with low boost...

I'm on one of the first kits with low boost pulley. It's snug but not that snug. I just don't want to wrench on it too hard.

If kraftwerks would have just told us what the belt tension needs to be...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 01:46 PM
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Still working on finding a legitimate tool since...

Still working on finding a legitimate tool since they are $600-$3000 but in the mean time...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gates.carbondrivecalculator&hl=en

This app is...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 01:06 PM
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This is the kraftwerks supercharger thread right?...

This is the kraftwerks supercharger thread right? I mean the information and answer to my question might help others.

"NOTE: You can also use a frequency measuring tool to gauge the correct...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-25-2015, 09:44 AM
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So what tools are needed to tighten the belt...

So what tools are needed to tighten the belt using a method other than guessing?

That really annoying vibration NVH sound is directly related to my belt tension. I loosened my belt a little bit...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-17-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,068
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The QI charging back door on the S4 is magnetic....

The QI charging back door on the S4 is magnetic. Most of the samsung ones like this are magnetic. Doesn't hurt signal strength, been using the Ngroove normally for years.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-17-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,068
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I have the mountek ngroove sandwiched in between...

I have the mountek ngroove sandwiched in between the dash trim. The magnet pulls the phone into the charger. The charger has nano suction tap on the surface to hold the phone. The only modification...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-15-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,068
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Wireless charging magnetic mount

Wireless chargers for the car seem to be sparse and I wanted something similar to my magnetic ngroove snap. I wanted to be able to get in the car, place my phone on the mount, and have it start...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-10-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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There was a bug in ecutek related to cold...

There was a bug in ecutek related to cold weather. Causing this exact issue.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-10-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
Posted By post_break
Who's your tuner?

Who's your tuner?
Forum: Forced Induction 02-09-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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Remove belt, remove most bolts that get in the...

Remove belt, remove most bolts that get in the way. You can do it without removing the SC plate I believe. I think I only took the SC off to do a belt.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-09-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 450,678
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This oil cooler operates better with a lower temp...

This oil cooler operates better with a lower temp thermostat as bigger radiator as expected. The oil temps are 15F higher than coolant temps on average and the cooler coolant temps are able to bring...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-09-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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I've heard someone say you can do the blower belt...

I've heard someone say you can do the blower belt without taking the blower off. But the accessory belt needed the blower to come off. I think it's 3 or 4 bolts. Just get a buddy to hold the blower...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-08-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
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I'm running the gates blue belt. It appears to be...

I'm running the gates blue belt. It appears to be beefier than stock.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-03-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,019
Posted By post_break
You can get a slightly used canister for about...

You can get a slightly used canister for about $100 shipped on ebay.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,076
Posted By post_break
Did the tensioner feel weird?

Did the tensioner feel weird?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-31-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,019
Posted By post_break
How much is the filter assembly? We could all...

How much is the filter assembly? We could all chip in a couple of bucks.

Still running e85, no issues to report here.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,076
Posted By post_break
I use a Gates blue belt. Like $65 or rock auto.

I use a Gates blue belt. Like $65 or rock auto.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-25-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4,310
Views: 1,500,537
Posted By post_break
Ok everyone who has that weird noise at 1500 rpm...

Ok everyone who has that weird noise at 1500 rpm LISTEN UP. After doing the radiator today I took off the pipe going up on the passenger side.

Seen here:...
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