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Ok I have the S5 intake swap completed with fully functional aux ports and VDI, although I am having problems with the RPM switch. I have a few problems that maybe you guys can help me to figure out. First, the computer is trying to find idle and fluctuates between 800--1000 rpms. After it really warms up the fluctuation in idle increases between 600--1000 and wants to stall. I tried to ...

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looking for this hood. or maybe some other one with the same kinda venting in the hood.

Hey guys, Long time lurker first time poster ....With bad news of course! I have a 1981 GS with what im told has its second motor in it.... the body has 94k on it. there appears to be a couple modifications to it... i noticed a vacuum line that was plugged with a bolt, and im told the carb was "repaired" or something along that line be the previous owner. I had a leaking front ...

Ok I scared myself a lil the other day getting fuel. I forgot to add my mix and was about to drive off when I saw the bottle in the hatch, so Ive decided to go back to using the OMP. But there is a problem, dont have the stock setup at all, or anything remotely close. I am using (as many of you know) dual 40mm DHLAs and a TWM manifold, niether have anykind of provision for anykind of oil system...

I have some ReSpeed adjustable rear springs, and my setup bottoms out on moderate bumps. My jounce bumpers are the original ones, with about half their height removed. When the car bottoms out, there's a fairly hard "thud", and I think this will upset the car when it's on the track. I want to try some of the foam progressive jounce bumpers, but I haven't found any that bolt into position, like ...

1984 Base model 12a 1.1 non-turbo Is there a wrench that can get to the rear bolt on the oil cooler without removing the slave cylinder? If so can you take a pick so I know what I'm looking for or how to make it. Has anyone seen a self tapping stud, if so where? My slave mounting bolts are stripped, surprise and I'm trying to put off removing the trans till I get The RE ...

Background: My '83 gsl w sidedraft runs rough, decel's rough although has good power. No vacumm advance in place, dizzy vacuum lines open to the atmosphere. Power drops off between 5000 and 6000 on a good day. Timing marks are gone, but the dizzy hold down bolt was right in the middle of the slot it goes through. I rotated the dizzy clockwise (advanced?), and test drove. Less rough and now revs ...

I'm in the process of buying an '84 GSL, and while I was looking at it closely, I noticed that while the steering seems to work, the steering wheel pulls out by an inch, taking the shaft with it. What does anyone suppose could be the reason for this? Is it something that can be fixed without pulling the whole dash out of the car?

OK guys, as some of you know im turning my FB into a drifter (among other things) and im trying to think of ways to get my FB to get my steering angle. Now i dont want...oohh its impossible. i know its not. Hence why i said Fab guys enter, as this isnt something just anyone knows how to do. Unfortuantly at this time my FB is nearly 30mi away from me, and i dont have the time to stare at the ...

OK, I am sure this has been discussed a bunch in the past. Myself, like others are looking for PERFORMANCE! Here is the twist to the whole thing. Driveability!! I love the driveability of the stock carb. Easy to start, pull out the choke knob, etc. It never bogs or really acts up. Stock carb drives nice. Now for the aftermarket carbs. What REAL performance gains did you get going to...

I've heard other first gen owners talk about an overrev buzzer. I have a 82 GSL and I've never heard it, and I've taken my car to 8000. Was there no overrev buzzer on my car or is it just not hooked up?

I'm looking for a way to vent my front fenders. The air trapped by the fenders produce lift on the track. I'm looking for some universal side fender vents. Louvers over the top of the fender are best, but I don't have the money to fabricate that project. Please let me know if you have any recommendations.

My motor died on the track. Takes forever to turn over, and then just sputters and runs very rough, often dies unless you keep the choke right out and half on throttle. Blows lots of smoke. :/ How can I tell if the apex seals are blown? ~DQ

OK guys, as some of you know im turning my FB into a drifter (among other things) and im trying to think of ways to get my FB to get my steering angle. Now i dont want...oohh its impossible. i know its not. Hence why i said Fab guys enter, as this isnt something just anyone knows how to do. Unfortuantly at this time my FB is nearly 30mi away from me, and i dont have the time to stare at the ...

i was thinking about trying to put a 3rd seat in the back of my 7 im sure it's been done but, what would be a good way to mount a seat in the back for someone under 5'0?

I got a ways into this before I realized that I wanted to document the process. And now that I did, I might as well share it with the rest of the world. This is mostly concerned with installing a good stereo, and great sounding speakers that can handle it. 6 or 8" up front and I think the rear were 8x11" I cant stress enough how helpful a GOOD set of wire strippers were. I couldnt ...

This is definitely out there on the things-I-wish-to-do-to-my-car list. I've never really been a fan of the stock buzzer, so riddle me this: can I fit a Radioshack special to the soldier points of the original buzzer and get that nice, smooth, high frequency goodness of the RX-8 buzzer?

Hey, I've been reading more about mechanical secondaries and I'm suprised to find that they sound exactly what I need. I enjoy the idea of vacuum secondaries, but it just doesn't seem like mine are working as quickly as they should so I'd like to do some carb work. In total, I'd like to remove as much smog stuff as possible without hurting performance and add mech. secondaries. I've found alot ...

Went to go start and drive the Rex today. Haven't driven it in about a week, so you know I miss it. Roll it out the garage, and fire her up. Fire her up. Fire her up. Flood her. DOH! So, I grab my 13/16 wrench and pull the plugs. Soaked, so I grab my torch and burn everything off the plugs, and in the plug holes. Fire makes me happy. Turn the motor over without the plugs, and...