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Forum: Forced Induction 01-22-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
this turbo kit is looking more and more like a...

this turbo kit is looking more and more like a winner. Maybe put a slightly weaker wastegate spring to turn the boost down to 5psi, and just put a pipe in place of the liquid intercooler to further...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-22-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
Ok, Ill look more into that one

Ok, Ill look more into that one
Forum: Forced Induction 01-22-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
or not. its a case by case basis tho hehehe

or not. its a case by case basis tho hehehe
Forum: Forced Induction 01-19-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
no. Not only am I more than capable, I don't...

no. Not only am I more than capable, I don't really trust anyone else to work on my vehicles. Some warranty stuff, sure, but something like this? nope.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-19-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
yea there is one in my province, and its 2 hrs...

yea there is one in my province, and its 2 hrs one way and its not even open that often. eff that
Forum: Forced Induction 01-19-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
Yep. Once again, I am infinitely capable of...

Yep. Once again, I am infinitely capable of whatever install I need to do. I have 2 full sets of tools, access to a fully modern, nearly brand new shop. I am the shop foreman and have been...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-14-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
yep, very interested in the Torqamp thing. ...

yep,

very interested in the Torqamp thing. Looks like they have made it better now that tech is catching up to the idea. Guys have been trying to do this for some time now, but motor and...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-14-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
1. if that were true that would be great. I see...

1. if that were true that would be great. I see many posts saying 8-10 psi however. And the need for intercoolers on almost all of them points to higher boost. I do understand that people just...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-13-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By JohnH
the one bend in the stock overpipe is horrible...

the one bend in the stock overpipe is horrible for restriction. I bought my overpipe to match my header thinking it couldn't really do much, but looking at the stock overpipe, that one bend(front...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-13-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,119
Posted By JohnH
Simple supercharger options??

Hi. I'd like to get a simple, basic supercharger for my 2020 BRZ. I don't want to run bigger boost. 4-5 PSI would be plenty. I am not after a "max attack" kinda thing, just something to wake it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By JohnH
if they are actually glazed, but have lots of...

if they are actually glazed, but have lots of material left, don't replace em. Just take the apart, place some coarse sand paper on a flat surface and carefully and evenly rub the pads over the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-09-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,175
Posted By JohnH
I have owned 2 brand new cars, one a custom...

I have owned 2 brand new cars, one a custom order, and one right off the showroom floor, as well as one bought with very low mileage/as new. All of them were off a considerable margin.

Also, as...
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-09-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,036
Posted By JohnH
that engine should be fantastic. Light, compact,...

that engine should be fantastic. Light, compact, dry sump and high revving, along with all the power.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,317
Posted By JohnH
if the diff is moving around abnormally, I'd...

if the diff is moving around abnormally, I'd replace and/or reinforce the diff mounts, trans mounts etc.

I'd also be looking at the clutch etc
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,817
Posted By JohnH
this

this
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,493
Posted By JohnH
looked at it again... Effing weather. I don't...

looked at it again... Effing weather. I don't drive it in salt, brine or gravel
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,262
Posted By JohnH
Header w/overpipe Tune Tires

Header w/overpipe

Tune

Tires
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By JohnH
wow, thats really good to know

wow, thats really good to know
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-02-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,269
Posted By JohnH
I haven't read everything, so I hope its not a...

I haven't read everything, so I hope its not a repeat.

I would put a different, mostly basic map. One that will work for your exhaust and intake for sure, but just a basic off the shelf map from...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-19-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,646
Posted By JohnH
pull the belt and run it for a few seconds like...

pull the belt and run it for a few seconds like that. Then you will know if its from something belt driven, or something in the clutch, timing chain, valve train or other stuff
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,512
Posted By JohnH
-30 means its subtracting as much fuel as it...

-30 means its subtracting as much fuel as it can(or close to it anyway) this is a huge red flag and one of the type of things I was talking about. This means its super rich when in closed loop.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By JohnH
front or rear? and what was it touching?

front or rear? and what was it touching?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-15-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,153
Posted By JohnH
Id back that statement up. The manufacturers are...

Id back that statement up. The manufacturers are all about their corporate average fuel economy, so if they can convince those in power that thinner trans oil will net them lower fuel usesage, they...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-15-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By JohnH
sounds to me like you damaged either the...

sounds to me like you damaged either the driveshaft or one of the axles. Also it could be that you damaged a brake backing plate and its touching the rotor, but being that you say it happens when...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 06-23-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,400
Posted By JohnH
I have a 2020 stock header with about 1500 garage...

I have a 2020 stock header with about 1500 garage kept kilometers on it. what is it worth to you? I've just been keeping it incase I need it due to a VI or something
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2022, 12:55 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 86,557
Posted By JohnH
This is pretty much what I did, and why I did it,...

This is pretty much what I did, and why I did it, and I am also happy with how it turned out.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 35,628
Posted By JohnH
I noticed this as well(in the picture) and I...

I noticed this as well(in the picture) and I don't care for that. Thats changing the spring preload.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By JohnH
I recently put in a header and overpipe, with...

I recently put in a header and overpipe, with STOCK exhaust from there back. its louder than stock by a good amount. I might try that if I were you. Before you try anything with more volume, at...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-28-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By JohnH
it shouldn't, actually. The ECU should...

it shouldn't, actually. The ECU should compensate for idle going below and above certain rpm. AC turning on, etc will make the idle lower, but the PCM should raise it. Usually with timing...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-28-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,822
Posted By JohnH
one of the reasons I bought this car is that its...

one of the reasons I bought this car is that its SUPER easy to work on, at least under the hood. The belt is nearly as easy as opening the trunk. Im not kidding. Put a tool in the tensioner, and...
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