EmptySpartan89

Good to hear some positive feedback there. I’ve been looking at the Pioneer DMH 1500NEX. I’m thinking that’s the best bang for my buck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just got my JDM double din in today. Now I just have to figure out what 2 din Bluetooth stereo I want and I have no idea what to choose for it lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OP- don’t suppose you’d have a jdm tail light garnish for the sedan would you? I’ve been trying to hunt one down for my 05 with no luck, I saw one place to buy the garnish for the wagon but that’s all I’ve come across Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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So as I was tearing down my ej25 noticed the passenger head cam journal is scored all to hell, so I’m looking for a replacement used head that’s in decent condition. Also I’m located in Ga, I’m a noob at the finer points of using forums lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So your steering rack replacement sounds like it turned out very well! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Been in the middle of tearing the whole engine down, wanted to check the main and rod bearings after my turbo blew a couple weeks ago. Luckily it didn’t grenade. Pulled the pan, zero metal in it. Shook the rods, they’re nice and firm. Just got the driver side head off about 30mins ago looks solid, little carbon build up, but I was planning on cleaning everything anyways. Was wondering if anyone knew of any machine shops that can port and polish the heads in Georgia. I figure while I already have them off why not look into it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update: Got the engine pulled, dropped the pan. Zero metal in it. Shook the rods, no play in them. Still going to split the block and check the main bearings plus I’m replacing all the timing components, gaskets, etc before doing these upgrades Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

First I’ve heard of them. I was already planning on replacing at least the one. Are the TIC’s better? Looked em up, I would definitely rather have those assuming that oil flow from the top cam bolts is as good as oem and the strength is equivalent or better I see no reason not to get them. Plus the price is not bad at all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I feel your pain, was dealing with this yesterday but my trouble was on the driver side exhaust sprocket. Broke a 18” 3/8dr breaker bar, a 1/2-3/8 converter and the sprocket started to strip. Finally got it off with an 11/16 bolt extractor hammered on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All I can tell you, is I’ve had a similar issue on the old truck I used to have and on my 05 LGT the culprit both times was the connection of the negative ground terminal. On my truck it was the ground wire connection to the body that needed to be tightened up and on my LGT it was the terminal connector itself. I replaced the terminal connector and haven’t had the problem since. Never had this issue with any fuses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ahhhh now I see what a EBCS is. I will definitely pick up a boost controller. I’ve also been wanting to invest in a Cobb accessport for awhile now and want to get one. Not being able to monitor things is becoming a pain, plus my knowledge was fairly limited to be able to really make use of what all the accessport would tell me. It’s a bit better now and I’d like to be able to map out a known “Good Tune” so I can keep an eye out for things getting screwy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the suggestions!! I definitely would like to get headers when I can. The previous owner did install a short ram intake. Not sure if it’s negative or not. Info on the CAI is appreciated as I haven’t looked into them a whole lot myself yet, I’ll really need to do some research on air intake types to boost my knowledge so I know a bit better how it works in tandem with everything else I have and would like to do/plan to do in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is the first car I’ve modified so I’ve been doing bits and pieces here and there, usually as it becomes necessary, modding on a budget after all. Previous owners did a few mods that I don’t even think the guy that sold me the car realized. I took the turbo off and disassembled it this past Sunday and come to find out someone had already installed a vf52. So my plan now is to rebuild it. As far as I can tell it’s still running stock injectors. As far as a mod list goes -K&N Short Ram Intake (previous owner) -Perrin Inlet Hose -Cobb Catless Uppipe -Invidia Highflow Catted Downpipe -Grimmspeed adapter -Magnaflow exhaust with just a resonator -Cobb Short Throw Shifter(Previous Owner) -Power Stop Z26 Cross-drilled and slotted rotors with carbon/ceramic pads. -BC Racing BR Series Coilovers I have a Competition Clutch Lightweight flywheel(13lbs), Stage 4 pressure plate, 6 puck ceramic clutch disc, and Versus Engineering Billet Clutch Fork and Pivot to put in but haven’t installed all this yet. Figured I would need a new fuel pump. Any recommendations on what to look at? Don’t know what a 3 port ECBS but I’ll look it up and do some research on it. Headers is something I was definitely already considering at some point but they are pricey. Also I’d like to go to a front mount intercooler eventually though I do like the top mount spool speed. There’s a machine shop about 10-15mins from me that primarily works on drag cars, emailed them earlier today to have them look at the turbo so I’ll ask them about porting the wastegate whenever I hear back from them. And is the Short Ram that’s on the car ok or should I go ahead and look at switching to a CAI? I haven’t seen that as a big need so haven’t really looked into the big differences between the 2. Also, thanks for all the helpful info. I really appreciate it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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