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Archive for February, 2011

Supercharged 4AGE

Does anyone have any experience with supercharged Toyota 4AGE motors?
I’ve got the choice between a supercharged motor and I want to know how
the supercharged motor will go so far as reliability etc is concerned.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

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Cobra replica – registration in California

I am building a Cobra replica and would like to hear of registration stories
for California.  Everyone I talk to has a different tale to tell.  I would
appreciate any info.

Thanks
Tony
73051….@compuserve.com

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Racecar engineering publisher

 jonat…@elstead.win-uk.net (Jonathan R Barnes) writes:
>Hi

>Can anyone help me with the address of the publishers of the
>magazine Racecar Engineering.

>I would like to subscribe, but I can’t find it in England.

>TIA

>Jonathan.       jonat…@elstead.win-uk.net

 Jonathan,
The magazine is published by Q.Editions Ltd, 33 Banstead Road, Caterham,
Surrey CR3 5QG, England  Tel: 0883 341551

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Spark Plugs…Which should I use?


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         ——>  Well, isn’t that special???

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Choosing a good street spark plug

Well, it’s time for new plugs in my 300ZX Turbo….

During the Trans-Am racing season, we switched to Bosch
racing plugs (center post and concentric ring electrode
configuration). They performed better than the Chamions we
were using and I’ve always thought the racing configuration
should have inherent advantages. So, I’m thinking of
putting a set in my street car (300ZX -TT with improved
exhaust and air intake).

But what heat range to use? Anybody have a reference or
source? The season is over so I don’t get to see the Bosch
trackside rep…

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92 Civic DX antisway bars?

I have a ’92 Civic DX hatchback.

It has NO factory anti sway bars (roll bars? sway bars?) front or rear.

Does any company make them for this car?

How much and where do I get info?

dn
email me also at:
Dougl…@eWorld.com

email me also at:
Dougl…@eWorld.com

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help in Talon turbo fwd sus. in autoX

This is my second post sorry but I did not find the solution yet!!

In the fast sweeper after the apex, the car bouncing like crazy on the
exit.  The front hop up and down alot, is the front too stiff or too soft.
I try to set up the front shock to all soft and to all hard but it did
not help.       here is my set up

- Eibach spring
– Sus. Tech. front and rear(set to soft) sway bar
– GAB shock 4F/ 8R adjustable set at 1 Front (softest), and 6-7 rear
        (medium)
– BFG R1 24 Psi all 4
– Sturt tower brace
– 4′ Toe out, -1.5′ Camber

This is on ’90 Eagle Talon Turbo 2wd.  Any help will be appreciate.
PS somebody said somthing about CV joint? Is that the problem?

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CONFIG

DROP 1079

CC: all

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1996 G M Trucks

Would like all the information I can get on the 1996 GMC full size
4 x 4
trucks. especially interested in the engine changes.
    e-mail me at Compuserve 71643,576
             thanks, Steve

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CAN POWER STEERING BE ADDED TO 90 CIVIC SI

I have a 1990 Civil Si with manual steering.  I love the car except for
the heavy steering when parking in tight spaces.  I am wondering if
power steering can be added.  Is it as simple as replacing the manual
rack and pinion with a power one and adding a steering pump from
another Civic or an Integra?  I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance

James Yee
J_…@ix.netcom.com

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