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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum Yesterday, 03:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 647
Posted By blsfrs
Well, on a really cold day, in a vehicle with a 6...

Well, on a really cold day, in a vehicle with a 6 volt system, you had to push the clutch in or you might not get it started. That 90 weight lube in the transmission didn't want to move.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission Yesterday, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By blsfrs
Yes, it "was" a built engine. Manley rods, JE...

Yes, it "was" a built engine. Manley rods, JE pistons, Element Tuning big valve heads.

Among the chunks of shredded metal, we found bits of piston rings and a couple of "c" clips that I assume...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By blsfrs
Number 2 piston came apart.

Number 2 piston came apart.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-12-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10,362
Views: 837,413
Posted By blsfrs
I'm kinda doing the same thing with my son's 05...

I'm kinda doing the same thing with my son's 05 LL Bean Forester. I just put all new brakes and a new Walker Cat on it. The cheap Ebay cat kept throwing P0420. One of those sensor extensions...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-12-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 647
Posted By blsfrs
Back in the good ole days.... FYI: The button...

Back in the good ole days.... FYI: The button on the left is your dimmer switch.
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-10-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
Pardon my ignorance, but wouldn't they need to...

Pardon my ignorance, but wouldn't they need to make make 2 kits? One for 2013-2016 and another for 2016-2020? I've heard the trigger plates are not the same.

Edit: Duh. I just read the entire...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-10-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13,301
Views: 2,818,780
Posted By blsfrs
Yummy.

Yummy.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-09-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 647
Posted By blsfrs
Sometimes, just for fun, I push my wife's...

Sometimes, just for fun, I push my wife's buttons.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-09-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 647
Posted By blsfrs
Keep in mind too, the starter won't engage unless...

Keep in mind too, the starter won't engage unless the clutch is pushed in. the safety switch saved you.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-09-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 277
Posted By blsfrs
If you start replacing part because they "might"...

If you start replacing part because they "might" go bad, where do you stop?

Any moving part on the car might go bad at any time but most things like the water pump, pulleys, etc will last...
Forum: Transmission and Driveline 05-06-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By blsfrs
Price drop: $125.

Price drop: $125.
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-03-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
If this works as anticipated, the credit goes to...

If this works as anticipated, the credit goes to RS Motors. I'm just spending the money and doing the grunt work of putting the engine in my car.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-30-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By blsfrs
Maybe a defective radiator cap.

Maybe a defective radiator cap.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-30-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
For better or worse, I'm going to go for it. ...

For better or worse, I'm going to go for it. I'll send updates.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-28-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
He is going to pull the pan and he said that...

He is going to pull the pan and he said that there is usually more silicone in the timing cover than the pan. Ron says my 2013 flywheel (hence clutch) will work. Drop in means drop in Cam plates...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-27-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10,362
Views: 837,413
Posted By blsfrs
Now that gallbladders can be taken out...

Now that gallbladders can be taken out laparoscopically, recovery is much easier. In the 80's, I remember seeing patients with these hughmongus 10" incisions. They were in the hospital for weeks. ...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-27-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
That's a good question. A couple of other things...

That's a good question. A couple of other things come to mind too. Like: Does the engine come with a flywheel and will my pressure plate work with the 22+. Can RS send me a tune? I'd like to have...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-25-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
I asked for a quote from RS Motors. He has a...

I asked for a quote from RS Motors. He has a 2022 engine with 8k miles. He will ship it to me ready to drop in my 2013 FRS in central Va for $9900.

I'm thinking about it.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By blsfrs
My car has a similar set up. In NASA HPDE 2,...

My car has a similar set up. In NASA HPDE 2, Three 20-25minute sessions takes me to 1/4 tank. I always add fuel after my 3rd session to avoid the risk starvation. You might get an hour.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
I'm going to go for it. Now, working on sourcing...

I'm going to go for it. Now, working on sourcing an engine and transmission.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
I've been messaging RS over the past day or so. ...

I've been messaging RS over the past day or so. It sounds like prepping the FA24 for my 2013 FRS involves the cam plate changes and some reconfiguring of the wiring harness. No mention has been...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
What is your impression? It almost sounds too...

What is your impression? It almost sounds too good to be true.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-23-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
I just got a reply on FB. I asked if the kit...

I just got a reply on FB. I asked if the kit was "plug and play" He said yes once mods are done to the new engine.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-22-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
I'll look into the swap kit. Do you have a link?...

I'll look into the swap kit. Do you have a link? If it uses FA20 heads and intake, i would think it would use the regulator from the FA20.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-21-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
Yeah, I've got to do a bit more research. It...

Yeah, I've got to do a bit more research. It sound like folks are using modified fa20 heads on the fa24 block. There may be an issue with the early (2013-15) crank sensor being compatible with the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-18-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 73,879
Posted By blsfrs
Now that I'm looking at engine/car options. ...

Now that I'm looking at engine/car options.

Is using an FA24 in 2013 FRS as simple as switching the cam phasers, intake, and other external items? What am I missing?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-18-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,249
Posted By blsfrs
You may have mentioned this earlier but did the...

You may have mentioned this earlier but did the engine hydrolock?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-16-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13,301
Views: 2,818,780
Posted By blsfrs
What? Too much cologne?

What? Too much cologne?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-15-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3,236
Views: 462,879
Posted By blsfrs
With propane getting more expensive, you might...

With propane getting more expensive, you might opt for a more renewable source of gas.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By blsfrs
Thanks guys. If it's a weird problem, it will...

Thanks guys. If it's a weird problem, it will happen to me.

The engine has Manley rods so possibly something could seize and not expel the guts.

My wife is urging me to sell the car "as is"...
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