Getting the Laser ready for AutoX - Page 13

Kevin 1G Drummer · 09-03-2009

20w50 is pretty thick...

twack · 09-03-2009

for what is worth the visor on my talon recommends up to 20w 40. but you got balance shafts removed so you might not want crazy thick

EclipseGST · 09-04-2009

All I've ever ran is 20w50... Never had any issues with it. Quite a few people run it in their DSM's.

twack · 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by EclipseGST

All I've ever ran is 20w50... Never had any issues with it. Quite a few people run it in their DSM's.

i do

123abc · 09-18-2009

I'm doing a tb swap soon here. Going to ditch this pile of shit 90 tb for a 92. Also ordered shaft seals and a biss screw and biss screw seal. Hopefully that will cure my car of all it's idling problems it's had since I got it 3 years ago.

I haven't really been working on mine much. I'm in the auto tech program here in Winona and my friend brought in his 92 Awd Talon that needs a lot of tlc so I've been doing a lot of work on that one. Today we plan on ripping out the ABS bullshit.

123abc · 09-30-2009

Brought the Laser into school today. Swapped throttle bodies but its still acting up. My only other thoughts are the fuel pump is clogged, fuel filter plugged, or something along those lines. It's just running too lean.

123abc · 10-12-2009

Finally got the thing tuned up right. Tested it out in the snow/rain and had some fun. Fwd is so pointless in the rain.....

Since I have a short week right now at school having thursday and friday off I'm just going to leave the Laser beam there and extract the broken studs next week.

123abc · 10-20-2009

Took a few random pics at school yesterday:

This is my friends Talon that I've been helping. Early 92 6/4 bolt 5 speed. Did some engine bay cleaning, battery relocation, abs delete, a/c delete and cruise delete. Just got the trans back in after doing a clutch job and figured out today that a leaky rotting intake manifold gasket is to blame for no idle. Gotta do a timing belt job soon too as his belt is REALLY loose.

123abc · 10-25-2009

Here's a sweet plug I found for all you guys running short route kits:

Kevin 1G Drummer · 10-26-2009

I kinda like having the hole there. That's right where the middle of my air filter is, so it gets a nice shot of cool air through the hole.

123abc · 10-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Kevin 1G Drummer

I kinda like having the hole there. That's right where the middle of my air filter is, so it gets a nice shot of cool air through the hole.

I had to cover mine up because that's where my fusebox sits otherwise I'd have to get use to burning up relays all the damn time.

123abc · 11-19-2009

I've been daily driving the DSM for the last few weeks and It's been running great. However, now that I've finished doing my G/f's water pump and timing chain replacement, I can put it away until I pick up the next round of upgrades. It's great but needs some suspension and brake work. Here's a list for this winter:

-Making a full exhaust for sure. Way too damn loud and it exits under the car causing all kinds of vibrations.

-The shocks need to be changed at all 4 corners. I'm probably going to keep the Intrax lowering springs since I like the ride and stance, just not a fan of the floating and bouncing.

-Also going to be upgrading the turbo. I want to go with something around what Twack has for a 50 Trim. I thought about the HTA68 but it's really expensive and I can get similar performance from a 50 trim without that stupid fucking J-pipe.

-Even on my stock turbo I'm finding that the stock single piston brakes don't do much at 135 mph. I made a deal with a friend at school and I'll be getting a set of dual pistons off a 2g with calipers rotors and all the hardware I need. I'll turn the rotors at school and rebuild the calipers.

-Going to try and pick up a full poly bushing kit for the whole suspension as well. Get the e-brake cables I need and get my e-brake working.

That's the plan for January. Of course this is all subject to change. I'll know 100% when I get to that bridge.

123abc · 12-16-2009

I finally got my big brakes so I'm pretty excited to try those. However, it won't be on this car...

twack · 12-16-2009

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Originally Posted by 123abc

However, it won't be on this car...

ya right!

123abc · 02-07-2010

Took the Laser out today and noticed it has a bad vibration on anything decelerating in gear. Accelerating in boost or not it's just fine. Clutch feels normal, but now there's a bad vibration when im off the gas and the engine is braking the car. Any ideas?

123abc · 02-23-2010

....so has anyone else had their transmission to engine bolts work loose?

Matt D. · 02-23-2010

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Originally Posted by 123abc

....so has anyone else had their transmission to engine bolts work loose?

Not the first time I've heard of it happening. My only suggestion is to make sure the bolts and the holes are clean and dry. I'm unsure if lock washers are a wise idea. A little blue Loctite maybe?

twack · 02-23-2010

loctite is your friend and almost never hurts

s1ngletracker · 02-24-2010

or just crush washers... although maybe that isn't apropriate for trans bolts.

123abc · 02-24-2010

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

Not the first time I've heard of it happening. My only suggestion is to make sure the bolts and the holes are clean and dry. I'm unsure if lock washers are a wise idea. A little blue Loctite maybe?

I re-tightened the bolts at school yesterday but today I'm thinking I'll take some of my red loctite and pull each bolt out.

Its nothing but my fault, I should have re-checked them after a few hundred miles but I didn't. Last time I messed with those bolts was last spring when I installed the 6 puck and painted the engine bay.