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 May 10, 2014 - 2:02 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey, your convertible is missing something!
Nothing wrong with the OBDI LT1, the advantage with them is you can run long-tubes and don't need cats. Outside of the early Opti-Spark and the intake manifold gasket they're resilient motors. Easily can get 200K+ out of them, much like the 4.6L Ford. I really hate OBDII though, and only want to deal with it if it involves the LS1. Funny you mention the interior of the Mustang, I find it's not quite as bad as the F-body twins'. At least the dash is vinyl and not plastic anyway. Anyhow I guess now would be a good time to find a good example of each and then narrow it down to one car or another. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 10, 2014 - 2:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I find the pre 98 camaros and pre 93 supras very similar. Both nice cars for a great price, but overshadowed by their younger, Jesus powered counterparts(LS1 and 2JZ).
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May 10, 2014 - 9:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '13 From Melbourne, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Small photo shoot
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May 11, 2014 - 8:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Sprinklers ruined my less than one-week-old car wash. The good news is that my neighbors will let me use their spigot to wash since they don't pay for their water. No more self-serve car wash!
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: May 11, 2014 - 8:55 AM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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May 11, 2014 - 10:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I WAS going to swap downpipes..
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May 11, 2014 - 9:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
 and installed TRD springs on the blizzak. -------------------- |
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May 11, 2014 - 10:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Boom. A press is a must to have
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May 11, 2014 - 10:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Any ideas what could be causing all the creaking and banging when I turn at low speed?
Video: Bad Noises --------------------  ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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May 12, 2014 - 1:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (SupraKid @ May 10, 2014 - 2:31 PM)  I find the pre 98 camaros and pre 93 supras very similar. Both nice cars for a great price, but overshadowed by their younger, Jesus powered counterparts(LS1 and 2JZ). Yep, those in the know can get a good value by buying the more overlooked versions of both. The LT1 is perfect for what I'm wanting; pre-OBDII, throw a mild cam into it, and throw some long-tubes on it and I'll be content. Between that and converting to Ram Air it'll be into the 300's at the crank, which is more than enough for the time being. It's not like I'll be drag racing it, though if I could find some Auto X that'd be fun. So far haven't come across anything but two Mustangs and from the listings I don't even know which transmissions they have, will have to call later when people are awake. QUOTE (rentaspace @ May 11, 2014 - 10:57 PM) Any ideas what could be causing all the creaking and banging when I turn at low speed? Video: Bad Noises After lowering... Did you replace the strut mounts? -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 12, 2014 - 1:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 12, 2014 - 2:28 AM) QUOTE (rentaspace @ May 11, 2014 - 10:57 PM) Any ideas what could be causing all the creaking and banging when I turn at low speed? Video: Bad Noises After lowering... Did you replace the strut mounts? Nope, Richie and I have been talking and have identified that my drivers side mount bearing is grinding, and needs replacement. Not sure if I will also need to replace the top mount and bushings, but the whole kit is $110per side. Not exactly cheap... The noise also disappears when weight is taken off the wheels, and the top nut has been tightened heaps -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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May 12, 2014 - 2:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Go ahead and replace it all and then you'll be worry free for the next 60-100K miles as far as suspension goes. If you intend on keeping the car it's worth doing.
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May 12, 2014 - 8:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
Today I sold my spoiler, that back side is so smexy spoiler-less.
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May 12, 2014 - 8:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
Today I bough new rims and tires. woot
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May 12, 2014 - 4:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Actually found a manual SC300, but they blew the head-gasket on it. I don't even...
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May 13, 2014 - 5:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 6, '13 From Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Installed a new exhaust
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May 13, 2014 - 10:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (Batman722 @ May 11, 2014 - 10:45 PM) and installed TRD springs on the blizzak. so it looks like I know where I'm going to do all my bushings...  hahaha
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May 14, 2014 - 12:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
So after a fun day out on the lake I decided Id do the valve cover gasket tonight real fast since it was leaking.
 Not too much sludge considering the car sat for a good while and the previous owner didn't take care of it at all. Of course when taking the valve cover off, the dry rotted PCV decides to snap. So I call up the parts store to see if I could go pick one up tonight but sadly it wont be here until 2:30 PM tmrw. So now I'm just taking my sweet time cleaning everything up   Whoever put the last gasket on made a mess with rtv and its everywhere on the matting surface, its been a real PITA trying to get it all off. Tmrw I'll get my PCV, put it on, finish cleaning the matting surfaces, replace the valve cover and gasket, and do plugs and wire! Wewww In good news, I just had a home made coffee cake muffin and it was awesome 
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May 14, 2014 - 1:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I find steel wool makes quick work of old RTV after scraping the bulk off with an utility blade.
This post has been edited by Box: May 14, 2014 - 1:12 AM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 14, 2014 - 8:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (travisxcore @ May 14, 2014 - 1:34 AM) So after a fun day out on the lake I decided Id do the valve cover gasket tonight real fast since it was leaking. Not too much sludge considering the car sat for a good while and the previous owner didn't take care of it at all. Of course when taking the valve cover off, the dry rotted PCV decides to snap. So I call up the parts store to see if I could go pick one up tonight but sadly it wont be here until 2:30 PM tmrw. So now I'm just taking my sweet time cleaning everything up Whoever put the last gasket on made a mess with rtv and its everywhere on the matting surface, its been a real PITA trying to get it all off. Tmrw I'll get my PCV, put it on, finish cleaning the matting surfaces, replace the valve cover and gasket, and do plugs and wire! Wewww In good news, I just had a home made coffee cake muffin and it was awesome You should have texted me that you needed a PCV valve since I have one just kinda sitting in a bag... -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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May 14, 2014 - 11:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Hahaha darn! Its fine though, I work until 730 tonight so either way its be sitting to get fixed.
Thanks anyways! And why do you have a spare pcv valve in a bag? This post has been edited by travisxcore: May 14, 2014 - 11:36 AM |
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