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Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,741
Posted By DanRS

Zero Rust might be easier if you don't need the...

Zero Rust might be easier if you don't need the really high temp stuff (which would be POR-20) http://www.zerorust.com/
Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By DanRS

Sorry to be off topic, but I recommend IZarc (at...

Sorry to be off topic, but I recommend IZarc (at http://www.izsoft.dir.bg/ ) over Winzip. It's better and free....
Forum: Exhaust
05-05-2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By DanRS

Nevermind

It would be cool if we could delete our own posts....
Forum: Engine Swap
04-25-2004, 12:37 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,352
Posted By DanRS

Can you use a T5 with an LS1? I want to go LS1...

Can you use a T5 with an LS1? I want to go LS1 but I don't have the money to do everything at once. This is the order I was thinking of:

LO3 to LS1
Suspension mods
3.08 to 3.73 (I already have...
Forum: TBI
04-13-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,945
Posted By DanRS

Speedos are often off by a percentage, so they...

Speedos are often off by a percentage, so they get worse as the speed gets higher...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By DanRS

Yes, it's a WC if it hasn't been replaced with a...

Yes, it's a WC if it hasn't been replaced with a non-WC
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-12-2004, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By DanRS

255s will rub in the front. I wouldn't go with...

255s will rub in the front. I wouldn't go with anything more than 245 in the front.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By DanRS

WC started in 88

WC started in 88
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 02:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By DanRS

WC is stronger, IIRC uses some brass components...

WC is stronger, IIRC uses some brass components or something like that. I'm sure using the search feature will get you plenty of info on the differences.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By DanRS

I'm no expert here, but wouldn't this be...

I'm no expert here, but wouldn't this be explained by having a posi with richmond gears?
Forum: DIY PROM
04-12-2004, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By DanRS

I do not have $150.... And I can build a real PCB...

I do not have $150.... And I can build a real PCB for it. The parts on that would be $20 at most, including box and stuff, and even still I can get most of them for free.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By DanRS

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisp...

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2154&prmenbr=361
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-12-2004, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By DanRS

With a T5 and 4.56s, your top speed would still...

With a T5 and 4.56s, your top speed would still be about 120. I dunno about the autos or a T56.... But with 450hp, I don't think many people would try their luck with a T5.
Forum: DIY PROM
04-11-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By DanRS

EPROM Burner Schematics?

I found this: http://www.geocities.com/dsaproject/electronics/eprom/eprommer.html

Is that good? It claims it works with a 2732 but it's soooo simple! I'm not sure about it....

Any comments? Any...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By DanRS

Uh, jump start it? Leave the jumper cables on for...

Uh, jump start it? Leave the jumper cables on for a little while and see if you get the same problems.
Forum: TBI
04-10-2004, 09:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,945
Posted By DanRS

About 120 with 2 passengers in the car and I...

About 120 with 2 passengers in the car and I still had a bit more room on the throttle. I figure I could have got it up to about 130. It was smooth too.
Forum: DIY PROM
04-06-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By DanRS

I don't know what IAC and MAP should be at, but I...

I don't know what IAC and MAP should be at, but I know the RPM is very accurate :P The problem with that file is that it's not tabbed...If you want RPM, you have to count how many columns over it is...
Forum: TBI
04-06-2004, 02:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,099
Posted By DanRS

Unfortunately not. Hehehe. Better than nothing...

Unfortunately not. Hehehe. Better than nothing though.
Forum: TBI
04-06-2004, 01:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,099
Posted By DanRS

Laptop? Who needs a laptop? I ran mine to my...

Laptop? Who needs a laptop? I ran mine to my desktop using..speaker wire! At a mere 2400bps, long wire runs are just fine.
Forum: TBI
04-06-2004, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By DanRS

You could always try dual regulators if it makes...

You could always try dual regulators if it makes it any easier/cheaper for you (I dunno what they cost)
Forum: TBI
04-06-2004, 12:55 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 27,439
Posted By DanRS

Look at the title. As for me, 163k miles....

Look at the title.

As for me, 163k miles. Very slight oil leak, nothing to worry about at the moment, I should do valve seals but they aren't really bad either and I have absolutely no money to...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-05-2004, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By DanRS

Can someone check out my WinALDL results?

I just put the cable together last night and I got around to running my car through WinALDL. The engine was pretty cold when it started, but I left it on for quite a while and it got up to about 220...
Forum: Body
04-05-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By DanRS

...Got any pics of the inside of the speedo, by...

...Got any pics of the inside of the speedo, by any chance? :cool:
Forum: Body
04-05-2004, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By DanRS

I also have a problem with my trip odometer. I...

I also have a problem with my trip odometer. I reset it and a few moments later, I have gone something like 450 miles and then it stops turning at all.
Forum: Interior
04-05-2004, 01:32 AM
Replies: 545
Important/Useful : Seatbelt Recall
Views: 95,677
Posted By DanRS

Note: if you are uncomfortable with your seatbelt...

Note: if you are uncomfortable with your seatbelt being loose, just tug on it and it'll tighten up. I do this quite often.
Forum: TBI
09-23-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,949
Posted By DanRS

RPM doesn't have EGR.

RPM doesn't have EGR.
Forum: TBI
09-19-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,863
Posted By DanRS

If they swear Edelbrock makes the best heads, I'd...

If they swear Edelbrock makes the best heads, I'd look somewhere else.

Edelbrock pays them to say that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2003, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 989
Posted By DanRS

Yeah, yanfoo your tach is pretty accurate. ...

Yeah, yanfoo your tach is pretty accurate.

Also vibration can be tires, of course....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2003, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By DanRS

F = 9/5C + 32, 105C is 221F. That's a little low,...

F = 9/5C + 32, 105C is 221F. That's a little low, coolant and pressure should bring it up to 230s at least.

Never put water in something that hot, always wait quite a while for it to cool down....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 989
Posted By DanRS

You'd be going a little under 200MPH if...

You'd be going a little under 200MPH if everything was stock (T5+3.08 at least). And then you'd wake up because a stock setup doesn't have the power to go that fast.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-18-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By DanRS

TPI isn't as fuel efficient as some other...

TPI isn't as fuel efficient as some other injection systems... That doesn't seem bad to me, though I'm sure some other people will be able to give a better answer than that.
Forum: TBI
09-18-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By DanRS

You shouldn't be using 5w30 anyway. If you've got...

You shouldn't be using 5w30 anyway. If you've got minor oil leaks, use 10w40, otherwise 10w30.
Forum: TBI
09-18-2003, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,949
Posted By DanRS

What's a good one with 2" bores then?...

What's a good one with 2" bores then? (preferrably bolt on or slight modification required) and wouldn you need a new TBI unit to match it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2003, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 377
Posted By DanRS

Valve cover gaskets are really easy to do. Since...

Valve cover gaskets are really easy to do. Since you appear to be new to doing work on cars, you might want to pick up a Chilton/Haynes manual for your car.

Yes, with that many miles on ANY car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-17-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By DanRS

What are you running for heads? Have you not...

What are you running for heads? Have you not upgraded them?

And raise them gears man! I recommend 3.42.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2003, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By DanRS

If it blew a normal fuse as well, then I would...

If it blew a normal fuse as well, then I would check out whatever is on that circuit first. Fuses have a time delay before they blow. It is possible that something could draw a ton of current and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2003, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By DanRS

It's legal to recycle, purify, use and sell. It's...

It's legal to recycle, purify, use and sell. It's only illegal to manufacture new.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-15-2003, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By DanRS

Also you can use R-401 or R-409

Also you can use R-401 or R-409
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

I can go up 'til around 4k, but it just doesn't...

I can go up 'til around 4k, but it just doesn't pull as much after like 3k.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

I'm in Worcester.

I'm in Worcester.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 05:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

For those posting suggestions, first of all...

For those posting suggestions, first of all thanks a lot and I was just wondering if you could include some estimates of what things would cost for parts and for labor? If I get a decent job next...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

Actually, I've never ridden in another RS from...

Actually, I've never ridden in another RS from what I can remember.... But I still think I should be able to beat a stock Jetta. Well, ok, I think he has a chip in it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

If I had lots of money to spend, I'd have an LS1...

If I had lots of money to spend, I'd have an LS1 and T56 put in, but that'd be way too much for me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

Well, thanks to those who actually tried to help.

Well, thanks to those who actually tried to help.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 01:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

How much is that stuff going to cost? I don't...

How much is that stuff going to cost? I don't know how to do any of that myself so I'd probably have to send it out to be done.

I replaced the plugs not long ago. I'm running Bosch platinums. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 12:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

Oh, sorry! Completely slipped my mind. T5WC...

Oh, sorry! Completely slipped my mind. T5WC manual. (Note: auto comes with 2.73 by the way) I'm absolutely positive it's TBI.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By DanRS

Any slower and my car wouldn't move

This is my first time posting here, so I'll give some info. about myself and my car. I'm an 18 year old college student from Massachusetts who has very little money to spend on cars. I don't know...
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