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Forum: performance & suspension 04-06-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,289
Posted By MrDoug
The problem is pre-ignition you usually don't...

The problem is pre-ignition you usually don't hear untill it's too late, detonation is the one that sounds like you're shaking an empty spraypaint can.
Forum: performance & suspension 04-06-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,289
Posted By MrDoug
+1- It will flow enough as-is to blow the...

+1- It will flow enough as-is to blow the ringlands off those NA pistons
Forum: performance & suspension 04-06-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By MrDoug
Taurus SHO uses a 20 spline disc. Won't work with...

Taurus SHO uses a 20 spline disc. Won't work with T5
Forum: performance & suspension 04-05-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By MrDoug
The clutchnet 4 or 6 puck Mustang T5 disc will...

The clutchnet 4 or 6 puck Mustang T5 disc will hold fine with the stock Volvo turbo pressure plate.Especially in a lighter car like a 240. They have upgraded pressure plates, but they are stupid...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 03-23-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By MrDoug
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Forum: aftermarket engine management 03-23-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By MrDoug
Sounds like you may have the early style ignitor,...

Sounds like you may have the early style ignitor, the later ones have 7 pins with a built in tach output and are preferred due to availability & easier wiring. Oc1 goes to the - of coil 1 Oc2 goes to...
Forum: performance & suspension 03-23-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,823
Posted By MrDoug
Mr.Bill needs to find a machine shop that isn't...

Mr.Bill needs to find a machine shop that isn't run by SMIB's
Forum: performance & suspension 03-10-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,512
Posted By MrDoug
Threads are the same- reach is within 1-2mm, both...

Threads are the same- reach is within 1-2mm, both use metal gasket seats. The main difference (besides heat ranges) is the hex size: 5/8 for whiteblock plugs, 13/16 redblock plugs. The S60/V70R...
Forum: performance & suspension 03-10-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By MrDoug
You may well still have air in the line, you have...

You may well still have air in the line, you have to bleed the 740 master cylinder by loosening the fitting at the master cylinder while someone holds the clutch pedal down
Forum: performance & suspension 03-09-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By MrDoug
I swapped to an HKS actuator that is about 1/3...

I swapped to an HKS actuator that is about 1/3 smaller diameter -clears the frame rail nicely.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-07-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 784
Posted By MrDoug
you probably have an injector that is leaking...

you probably have an injector that is leaking down when you shut the car off- the raw fuel drips into the affected cylinder,collects between the piston rings & cylinder wall causing a temporary loss...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-14-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 676
Posted By MrDoug
use a wiper motor & transmission from an 88-95...

use a wiper motor & transmission from an 88-95 Jaguar XJ6-Plenty of them in the junkyard and it's already setup for a single wiper.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-12-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By MrDoug
They make the arms out of a softer metal than the...

They make the arms out of a softer metal than the shaft for just this reason- it's way easier & cheaper to replace just the arms than the whole wiper transmission (on a 240 it's no picnic to replace...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-12-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 305
Posted By MrDoug
Both tag bulbs are powered by the single...

Both tag bulbs are powered by the single connector- did you check the bulb on the right side?
Forum: performance & suspension 02-04-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,564
Posted By MrDoug
Welded Construction FTW- No more crimped-on...

Welded Construction FTW- No more crimped-on plastic end tanks to fail
Forum: performance & suspension 02-02-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,060
Posted By MrDoug
Has anyone tried to use an standalone EMS to...

Has anyone tried to use an standalone EMS to control the variable cam timing on the T6 head?
Forum: events 01-22-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 595
Posted By MrDoug
What about Saturday? I really don't feel like...

What about Saturday? I really don't feel like driving from VA to BFE MD in Friday rush hour traffic- I wouldn't be able to leave here till 5 or 6
Forum: events 01-22-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 595
Posted By MrDoug
The hood & fenders will probably bolt on, but...

The hood & fenders will probably bolt on, but everything else will not- core support is different
Forum: events 01-22-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 595
Posted By MrDoug
hmm.....isn't Nate's donor car a '90?

hmm.....isn't Nate's donor car a '90?
Forum: showroom 01-22-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 29,449
Posted By MrDoug
:nod:

:nod:
Forum: showroom 01-22-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,419
Posted By MrDoug
I can just picture your Dad looking at it, slowly...

I can just picture your Dad looking at it, slowly shaking his head & walking away-not saying a word
Forum: showroom 01-21-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 29,449
Posted By MrDoug
But we have a set of stock 13mm rods here also...

But we have a set of stock 13mm rods here also :oogle:
Forum: showroom 01-20-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 641
Views: 29,449
Posted By MrDoug
Ain't gonna happen

Ain't gonna happen
Forum: performance & suspension 01-15-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,017
Posted By MrDoug
iirc, the the only RWD transmissions that will...

iirc, the the only RWD transmissions that will directly bolt up are from the 3.0 V6 Ranger & Aerostar.
Forum: events 01-14-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 930
Posted By MrDoug
fixed

fixed
Forum: projects & restorations 01-11-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 39,937
Posted By MrDoug
The amount of stuff we had accumulated became...

The amount of stuff we had accumulated became apparent when I took 2 truckloads of trash to the dumpster. Towery & Mr.Bill will be shocked when they see how clean it is now.
Forum: aftermarket engine management 01-07-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By MrDoug
Thats interesting, because the Miata ignitor even...

Thats interesting, because the Miata ignitor even has the same Mitsubishi logo & part number as the DSM one- I would think the Hyundai coils wold be the weaker ones, since all 4 coils share a common...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 01-07-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 762
Posted By MrDoug
90-92 Mazda miata uses DSM coils/ignitor- 95-98 4...

90-92 Mazda miata uses DSM coils/ignitor- 95-98 4 cyl Hyundai Elantra & Sonata also.
Forum: performance & suspension 01-06-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By MrDoug
I used an adjustable clutch master cylinder...

I used an adjustable clutch master cylinder pushrod from a Toyota to get the clutch pedal closer to the floor- I would think you could do the same with the brake pedal- a little more work involved...
Forum: performance & suspension 01-06-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Poll: Which turbo
Views: 738
Posted By MrDoug
The stock 740 42/48 T3 will get you to 200 HP easy

The stock 740 42/48 T3 will get you to 200 HP easy
Forum: performance & suspension 01-05-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By MrDoug
US spec cars got the TD04L-12T Other markets...

US spec cars got the TD04L-12T
Other markets got the TD04L-14T I'm pretty sure it's not a standard T3 flange
Forum: aftermarket engine management 01-05-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,271
Posted By MrDoug
Yes, because you are reloading the firmware but...

Yes, because you are reloading the firmware but with the modded .S19 file
Forum: performance & suspension 01-04-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By MrDoug
The non turbo 740's were cable The Turbo 740's...

The non turbo 740's were cable The Turbo 740's were hydraulic through 1989-starting in 1990 the non turbo 740 got the M47,and both N/A & Turbo cars had hydraulic clutches iirc.
Forum: showroom 01-03-2009, 12:31 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,703
Posted By MrDoug
Nether - Forged aftermarket- It looks like the...

Nether - Forged aftermarket- It looks like the intermediate shaft broke first, then took out the #1 rod- but won't know for sure untill Rob tears it down for a post mortem inspection.:-(
Forum: showroom 01-03-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,703
Posted By MrDoug
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Forum: aftermarket engine management 12-31-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,271
Posted By MrDoug
You can use the Volvo sensor- you have to use a...

You can use the Volvo sensor- you have to use a program called Easytherm to change the temp/resistence values so MS/Megatune reads the correct temp-(only applies to MS1) different senors have...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 12-31-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,271
Posted By MrDoug
FYI: The 1st hole for the gauge sender in a b230...

FYI: The 1st hole for the gauge sender in a b230 head is too big for the GM sensor. The 2nd hole for the ECT sensor can be drilled/tapped.( I thought MS2 can use any sensor if you just input the...
Forum: aftermarket engine management 12-31-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,271
Posted By MrDoug
The GM coolant sensor is 3/8 NPT -I have the...

The GM coolant sensor is 3/8 NPT -I have the drill & tap if you need 'em
Forum: showroom 12-26-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,574
Posted By MrDoug
+1 The 16V head needs less timing than the 8V...

+1 The 16V head needs less timing than the 8V head due to the chamber design
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-26-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By MrDoug
Each series of gauges has a couple different dial...

Each series of gauges has a couple different dial ranges- i.e. you can get either a 0-80 psi oil pressure gauge, or a 0-100 psi.The senders will be the same. I would spend the few extra bucks for the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-26-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By MrDoug
740 Stiff Power Steering after sitting

1990 740 270k, if the car sits for more than a day, the steering gets really stiff/won't return to center, takes a couple hours of driving to go away, if I drive it every day, it's fine. I flushed...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-26-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By MrDoug
As long as they are both high impedence, they...

As long as they are both high impedence, they will swap.
Forum: performance & suspension 12-25-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,685
Posted By MrDoug
You will need a 960 oil pan that has been...

You will need a 960 oil pan that has been shortened to fit the 5 cyl,(the 850 pan won't clear the crossmember) and some kind of fuel & spark management- the 960 auto trans is plenty strong & bolts...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-24-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By MrDoug
I rarely find the front cam & crank seals leaking...

I rarely find the front cam & crank seals leaking on 5 cyl,Unlike the redblocks they require special tools for removal/installation. Remove the timing belt cover & inspect the water pump for...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-24-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 245
Posted By MrDoug
It's not too bad- its under the glovebox on the...

It's not too bad- its under the glovebox on the right side-held in with 3 or 4 screws- you might get away with just oiling the motor/cleaning out random leaves & debris
Forum: performance & suspension 12-24-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By MrDoug
I have always wondered why 1/4 mile trap...

I have always wondered why 1/4 mile trap speed/weight of car is not acceptable proof-I would think it would be just as easy to manipulate a dyno run to show higher HP #s
Forum: showroom 12-19-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,466
Posted By MrDoug
We'll see how good it is with ARP head studs &...

We'll see how good it is with ARP head studs & MLS gaskets
Forum: showroom 12-18-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,940
Posted By MrDoug
What is a ballpark baseline setting? 50...

What is a ballpark baseline setting? 50 microseconds?
Forum: performance & suspension 12-17-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By MrDoug
Fred- what injectors did you finally end up using?

Fred- what injectors did you finally end up using?
Forum: showroom 12-16-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,940
Posted By MrDoug
You should drive around with no hood like the...

You should drive around with no hood like the SMIB's
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