Forum: Suspension
02-23-2011, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 33,631
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Forum: Suspension
02-23-2011, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 25,837
Re: new street/track suspension opportunity!
Wow, I have been away for a while. I was an early convert to the Megan racing coilovers and come back to see an attempt for a group buy/ SVX development! I haven't finished the thread but I see why...
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Forum: Suspension
10-10-2010, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 33,631
Re: STI Suspension Swap Project
I agree way to much work but also why drill the holes in the SVX? I have been looking at doing a similar set up and rather than put holes in the car just press the mounting studs out of the mount,...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-22-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Re: Air control valve??
If it is the Bypass air control valve it is supposed to be just below where the throttle body and intake manifold meet. If it is for the Aux Air Control Valve left rear of the water pipe.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-22-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Re: Engine pics
Thanks Mike.
CrazyPilot, that is a very interesting idea! If you had room to adjust the height of the links do you think you could adjust them longer or shorter to get more improvement from your...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-22-2010, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 188
Views: 27,423
Re: 11:1 Engine Rebuild
Yeh I had the similar idea for contrast in mind too, if you want to keep the contrast look but want it clean you could check out the alumiblast paint to make the alternator look new. Either way I...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-22-2010, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 188
Views: 27,423
Re: 11:1 Engine Rebuild
Very sweet looking! I see you did the full block in black! I like the look and new hardware to boot. Wrinkle coat on the alt. and A/c compressor mount is nice touch too as are the clean water and oil...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-22-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,254
Re: Totaled
Wow! I know that's already been said but it is amazing you were able to walk away from that. I am suprised at the extent of the damage! Best wishes for all involved.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-22-2010, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Re: Engine pics
Thanks guys, the thing is I know every flaw well enough that I can still see them. Not that there are alot of bad flaws just things I wished I had the time and $$ to still address. Oh I also went...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-22-2010, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Re: Engine pics
Thanks guys, actually the block itself I did scrubb it down pretty good. The heads were pretty clean but I cleaned them up and painted the valve covers black with engine block paint. Gives it a nice...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-22-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,258
Engine pics
I have been working on everything else on the car and the engine here and there in between. Sorry for the crappy photos it does look better in person.
For those curious it has Grimm Speed ceramic...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-19-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,119
Re: One problem with buying an older used car
you say you haven't floored it really so just curious have you had your power mode light up on your dash yet? If not then that should surely be the pick up that you may be looking for from the car...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-19-2010, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,484
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-19-2010, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,761
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-18-2010, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 18,527
Re: SVX 94 photos (my design...my job)
I am really impressed! I like it though it isn't specific to my tastes I would definitely have no problem driving it around and it is just well done and executed. Very unique and I like the fact that...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-18-2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,761
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-22-2010, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
Re: Removing ABS
I think I get what you are trying to do but not sure why. Even older cars without ABS had proportional valves to make sure you had the proper brake fluid line pressure going to the fronts vs the rear...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-22-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Re: Erratic Idle Issue Solved!
Usually depends on how old they are and if they have any kind of compression left. Sometimes if you use a gasket sealant when reinstalling or using old gaskets you can get by for a while but common...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-22-2010, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,662
Re: Another Guess That Noise Question...
Hey again, I still would have to agree it would be your strut mounts. Again they aren't hard to do and while not super cheap they aren't super expensive either. If you are looking to save money you...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-20-2010, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Re: Erratic Idle Issue Solved!
Cool glad you got it fixed but to bad you had to take it to the shop hopefully the maintenance didn't cost too much.
I had figured it would be something to do with the removal of the intake.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-17-2010, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,343
Re: Fuel Filter
easiest way to get hoses off that are stuck on is get them to twist first. Once they rotate it makes them easier to move. Some WD40 can help as well. Some stubborn hoses just need to break free of...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-15-2010, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,291
Re: Reasons for Bad MPG
You seem to have been through the exhaust side, don't forget to check the intake side if you are sucking air where you aren't supposed to be i.e. gaskets and hoses then it could be a problem.
Check...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-15-2010, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,662
Re: Another Guess That Noise Question...
Depends on your ramps and you can always chock block your front tires while it is on ramps so it doesn't roll forward if that is the concern. However should be fine but it truly is your head etc....
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-15-2010, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,062
Re: 92 Wrecked SVX vs 96 Wrecked SVX
Yeh I thought it was without engine as well. With a known running engine car would be potentially worth atleast what they sell EG33 on ebay for.
I was just concerned about trans removal cost etc....
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-14-2010, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,662
Re: Another Guess That Noise Question...
No problem but yes I enjoyed the pics of the rig definitely worth posting. The video was ok but inconclusive but didn't see anything to really cause me to say That's IT! Yes the car is low. They have...
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