Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth   Monday, November 12 2001   Volume 01 : Number 671




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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 09:53:29 -0800
From: "BlackLight" <BlackLight@Planetice.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Top Speed

In a modified car with tons of HP would be the only time you would use
6th in a high speed run, but you would use it in that case. I need to
get some EGT gauges before I start doing high speed runs . . .

Matt Nelson
1994 RT TT
Computer Sales Consultant
Gateway Computers, Salem OR
Work Phone 503-587-7113
BlackLight@Planetice.Net
www.BlackLight.5u.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Darren Schilberg
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 9:07 PM
To: 'Team3S'
Subject: RE: Team3S: Top Speed

I believe top speed in any of our cars is going to be 5th gear.  Even
for the 6 gear guys.  Just because the gear is one number higher doesn't
mean it will go faster.  Sixth is geared lower than fifth and I think
the book says the stock car (TT) will do 168 mph and this is attained in
fifth gear.  I think this might also be supported by the shift range
(redline usually) that give a speed to shift out of for fifth gear but
nothing to shift out of for sixth ... not because there is no gear to
shift into but because you will not be able to redline in sixth gear
(drag limited usually).

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4
4th gear at 142 mph so far but ran out of confident road quickly

- -----Original Message-----
From: Sam Shelat
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 18:03
 
If you have enough power in a second gen to redline 6th gear, your doing
something crazy like 225 or so mph.  Matt from Dynamic Racing has
claimed he has done this in a 95 TT (modified of course)  My BPU car
with stock turbos topped out at 165mph in 5th  due to lack of power
(boost was down) on a totally flat surface.  I am sure with larger
turbos as about 20-25psi, we could see the end of the tach in 6th.

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 13:03:03 -0600
From: "Richard Fennell" <realmstl@home.com>
Subject: Fw: Team3S: Question regarding my Stealth

When you bough the rebuilt computer, didn't you get a sheet with a series of
checks?

I don't have much experience with Mitsubishi, but I've replaced a few
computers in some of the GM cars I've owned.  Every computer came with a
sheet listing what the ohm readings should be at the various conductors in
the connector(s) that attach to the computer.

Taking the time to check every wire can help determine the problem.

Good luck,

Rich
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <RANDYGGG@aol.com>
To: <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 11:39 AM
Subject: Team3S: Question regarding my Stealth

> Hi,
>     I am replacing the ignition computer that sits behind the console
where
> the stereo is.  I have the DOHC engine, ES version, 5 speed manual.  My
car
> wouldn't start and the dealer wanted $1,250 for a new computer. (It
cranked
> but never fired or tried to fire.)  I towed the car home instead and
bought a
> rebuilt one from a parts house.  Car still wouldn't start.  I took the
> rebuilt unit back and got a second rebuilt one.  Car started, but ran real
> rough with very little power, and "check engine" light on.  I got about a
> half a block away and turned around and limped it home.
>     The parts house says the computer is fine, the dealer is just trying
to
> sell me an expensive computer when I really have some other problem with
the
> car.  The dealer still says I need a new computer, the reconditioned ones
> almost never work and you have to go through a bunch of them to find one
that
> does.
> Any suggestions?  I don't know who to believe at this point. (Car has
about
> 75,000 original miles.)
> Thanks,
> Randy Graves

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 11:02:15 -0800
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Question regarding my Stealth

Hey, Randy,

These cars are complex enough that it really pays to have a set of the
manuals for doing diagnostics($60).  You'll save way more than their cost.
Get them from Chrysler/Mopar - the address is in our FAQ Pages (Basics
Section).  www.Team3S.com/FAQ.htm  If you call ASAP, you'll have them in a
few days.

If you didn't unhook the battery ground when you did the swap, you may have
glitched the chips as you installed them and possibly bypassed 'learn mode'
because of the surge.  By now, plugs could be fouled from the rough running
too.  I'm assuming you did the required service at 60k miles!?!  If done
correctly and if the car was never abused, you should be running like new by
now.  We'll figure it out.  :-)

Bad timing to ask us Q's on a weekend - everyone is (hopefully) out and
about.  Give us more info and repost tomorrow AM...  I'd stay away from the
dealer for a day or two until a few more of us give you some feedback.

Good luck!

Forrest

> Hi,
>     I am replacing the ignition computer that sits behind the console
where the stereo is.  I have the DOHC engine, ES version, 5 speed manual.
My car wouldn't start and the dealer wanted $1,250 for a new computer. (It
cranked but never fired or tried to fire.)  I towed the car home instead and
bought a
 rebuilt one from a parts house.  Car still wouldn't start.  I took the
rebuilt unit back and got a second rebuilt one.  Car started, but ran real
rough with very little power, and "check engine" light on.  I got about a
half a block away and turned around and limped it home.
>     The parts house says the computer is fine, the dealer is just trying
to sell me an expensive computer when I really have some other problem with
the car.  The dealer still says I need a new computer, the reconditioned
ones almost never work and you have to go through a bunch of them to find
one that does.
> Any suggestions?  I don't know who to believe at this point. (Car has
about  75,000 original miles.)
> Thanks,
> Randy Graves

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:41:53 -0500
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Question regarding my Stealth

What year car is it?  Would this show up in the OBDII diagnostics
computer check?

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4
No friggin diagnostics for my car ... :(

- -----Original Message-----
From: RANDYGGG@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 12:40
 
Hi,
    I am replacing the ignition computer that sits behind the console
where
the stereo is.  I have the DOHC engine, ES version, 5 speed manual.  My
car
wouldn't start and the dealer wanted $1,250 for a new computer. (It
cranked
but never fired or tried to fire.)  I towed the car home instead and
bought a
rebuilt one from a parts house.  Car still wouldn't start.  I took the
rebuilt unit back and got a second rebuilt one.  Car started, but ran
real
rough with very little power, and "check engine" light on.  I got about
a
half a block away and turned around and limped it home.
    The parts house says the computer is fine, the dealer is just trying
to
sell me an expensive computer when I really have some other problem with
the
car.  The dealer still says I need a new computer, the reconditioned
ones
almost never work and you have to go through a bunch of them to find one
that
does. 
Any suggestions?  I don't know who to believe at this point. (Car has
about
75,000 original miles.)
Thanks,
Randy Graves

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:06:59 +0000
From: Chip Greenberg <c.greenberg@pdn-inc.com>
Subject: Team3S: shifter wobble

Hi Folks, while taking a drive this weekend I noticed the shifter in my 92
Stealth RT tt moves back and forth considerably  in 3rd gear when I
accelerate or let my foot off the gas. None of the other gears seem to do
this, at least nowhere to this extent.

am I in for a replacement tranny soon?  The car has 100,000 highway miles,
has been well maintained and otherwise runs like a top.

Chip

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 17:38:34 -0700
From: Wayne <whietala@prodigy.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: shifter wobble

Both of mine do the same thing, probably just normal Getrash features

W

At 09:06 AM 11/11/01 , Chip Greenberg wrote:
>my 92
>Stealth RT tt moves back and forth considerably  in 3rd gear when I
>accelerate or let my foot off the gas.
>Chip

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 19:57:57 -0500
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: shifter wobble

Could it also be from the connection to the shift linkage?  At the track
a friend of mine broke the linkage on his 1992 VR-4 (5 speed) and the
cotter pin gave out and the gearshift was not making the shifting forks
move, essentially.  I managed to fix it with a Jumbo paperclip (better
than new!) and it has worked great since then.

But while it was off the gearshift could be moved in circles to
anywhere.  Maybe it is something like the shift forks, bushings, shift
linkage, etc. that is getting worn out and not the tranny itself.

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4 6 speed with a little extra connecting rod on the shift
linkage than a 5 speed version

- -----Original Message-----
From: Wayne
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 19:39
 
Both of mine do the same thing, probably just normal Getrash features

At 09:06 AM 11/11/01 , Chip Greenberg wrote:
>my 92
>Stealth RT tt moves back and forth considerably  in 3rd gear when I
>accelerate or let my foot off the gas.

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Date: 11 Nov 2001 17:44:15 -0800
From: John Monnin <jkmonnin@altavista.com>
Subject: Team3S: CAPS

Jeff:

I would be great if you posted some Good CAPS information:   When I Got a copy of CAPS I couldn't quite figure out how to use it and I couldn't find any GOOD instructions.  Michael Reid was nice enough to send me a great E-mail with some basic CAPS training.  I now have that posted on my web site:

http://members.aol.com/johnmonnin/13CapsHelp1.html

John Monnin
jkmonnin@altavista.com
1991 VR-4, 4-bolt main conversion

Original Message Below:

>.......I'm going to work on writing a basic How-to for CAPS >as well as labeling the
>PNC diagrams I posted. If anyone else has any other >CAPS questions or
>suggestions, let me know.  I'm getting pretty good >with this thing.......
>Jeff V.
>1991 Stealth ESX Twin Turbo
>jeffv@1nce.com

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 19:24:25 -0700
From: "CHRIS BROWN" <fasduc@email.msn.com>
Subject: Team3S: Power Antenna

The power antenna on my '92 Stealth no longer goes up and down.  I can hear
the electric motor running, but the antenna doesn't move.  I am guessing
that the cable that pushes and pull s the antenna up and down is broken.  Is
there a replacement for the cable or do you have to buy  the whole thing as
a unit, motor and all.  Any tips on replacing this stuff?

thanks,
Chris Brown
'92 Stealth R/T

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:51:32 -0500
From: "Brian Collins" <bcturbo@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: Slave cylinder stroke distance?

Can someone please tell me what the approximate stroke distance is on a
slave cylinder when the clutch peddle has been correctly adjusted? I am
still having some shifting difficulty with my new 6 speed transmission and I
just wanted to make sure that the clutch is disengaging completely. I am
getting roughly an inch of travel right now. I have bleed the lines twice
and adjusted the pushrod on the clutch peddle almost all the way out but the
shifting is still very hard for most gears and I still can't get into
reverse at all. I am waiting a new 6 speed shifter cable mount bracket from
the dealer since I just found out that they are different on the 5 speeds
but I don't think that will totally solve my problem. Thanks for any help.

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 19:14:27 -0800 (PST)
From: Jeff Lucius <stealthman92@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Power Antenna

You can buy the antenna separately for about $20 at one of the
discount dealers I list on the Garage Page at my web site. On the
same page I also have the link below for R&R instructions.

http://www.geocities.com/lutransys/nlucius/n-2-antenna.htm

Jeff Lucius, www.stealth316.com

- --- CHRIS BROWN <fasduc@email.msn.com> wrote:
> The power antenna on my '92 Stealth no longer goes up and down.  I
> can hear
> the electric motor running, but the antenna doesn't move.  I am
> guessing
> that the cable that pushes and pull s the antenna up and down is
> broken.  Is
> there a replacement for the cable or do you have to buy  the whole
> thing as
> a unit, motor and all.  Any tips on replacing this stuff?
>
> thanks,
> Chris Brown
> '92 Stealth R/T

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:25:21 -0700
From: "Thomas Jeys" <tj@jeys.net>
Subject: Team3S: Spark Plugs

Changing spark plugs looks like it's gonna be a big pain.  I want to do this
once every 100,000 miles.  So what are the best plugs for our cars?  I've
heard bad things about split fires, but a few people seem to swear by them.
I've also heard some good things about the bosch platinum +4 spark plug.
Any thoughts?

- -T.J. 1992 3000GT VR-4

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:38:03 -0600
From: David Allison <daedel@mac.com>
Subject: Team3S: More Used car Qs

I found the car I was looking for but it has some minor probs which I
want to look into replacing or fixing. Its a '94 3000gt Base with cloth
seats and 81000 miles, nothing special.

The power antenna was one thing but thanks to the post I just read it
seems pretty easy. Thanks Jeff!

Another is the  headlight on the drivers side. The glass (I think its
glass) has a crack running through the middle which, while not harming
anything, just annoys me. I believe a few days ago someone said a
replacement would cost somewhere in the nature of $300? Just checking on
that.

The car also has a few nicks in the paint that I would like to get
out... how hard is it to get my hands on some Carcass Red paint?

  The passenger seat has a slight tear along the seem facing the door,
how hard is this to get repaired?

Also, the guy smoked so that smell pretty much pervades everything, but
the consensus between my friends and I is that this should not be too
hard to get out with some good carpet deodorizer and that stuff you
spray into your climate control intakes. Will this do it pretty much on
our cars?

That's about all of the damage I can think of on this car. Engine looks
spectacular and it runs really well. He just replaced the clutch a few
months ago and I believe said he had the transmission rebuilt about a
year ago. The water pump in addition to everything else was replaced in
the 60k service.

Oh yeah, and he just put on (this is what he said) 4 brand new tires on
the stock NA 94 wheels for a total of 500 dollars. I'm coming to all of
you asking about how much I should pay. He said about $8,500, but I'd
like some opinions from people who know these cars so much better than I
do.

Thanks for all of your help!

- -David

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:37:58 -0600
From: "cody" <overclck@starband.net>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Spark Plugs

Good luck on the 100K mile thing... its really not that hard... I've got
it down to about 15 minutes total on a non-turbo, so say 25 minutes on a
turbo due to the extra IC lines to remove....

If you do plan on this, the factory plugs are the only ones that will
give you a prayer of running that long.  Those are the NGK Platinum
plugs...  all others will last 5 - 15K miles...

- -Cody

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
Of Thomas Jeys
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 9:25 PM
To: Team 3s
Subject: Team3S: Spark Plugs

Changing spark plugs looks like it's gonna be a big pain.  I want to do
this
once every 100,000 miles.  So what are the best plugs for our cars?
I've
heard bad things about split fires, but a few people seem to swear by
them.
I've also heard some good things about the bosch platinum +4 spark plug.
Any thoughts?

- -T.J. 1992 3000GT VR-4

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 22:35:18 -0700
From: "Moe Prasad" <mprasad01@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Spark Plugs

Cody is right.

The first time is a bitch.  The second time it will take you about 20
minutes to 30 minutes.  It does help to have two people when working with
the plenium.

Make sure you cover the manifold before you drop something in to it.

Rgds
Moe

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Jeys" <tj@jeys.net>
To: "Team 3s" <Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 8:25 PM
Subject: Team3S: Spark Plugs

> Changing spark plugs looks like it's gonna be a big pain.  I want to do
this
> once every 100,000 miles.  So what are the best plugs for our cars?  I've
> heard bad things about split fires, but a few people seem to swear by
them.
> I've also heard some good things about the bosch platinum +4 spark plug.
> Any thoughts?
>
> -T.J. 1992 3000GT VR-4

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:50:38 -0500
From: "Darren Schilberg" <dschilberg@pobox.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: More Used car Qs

Sounds like a rare find.  All our cars have something wrong with them
(chips, dents, rust, etc.) but I sure hope all the expensive things are
working (timing belt, water pump, A/C condenser, tranny, differentials,
clutch, etc.).  Good luck.

This is what the list is for though.  I know on the Team3S there was
something sort of a what price to pay for what car if you haven't seen
it.  Give us the status as to how everything is going on the car.
Welcome to the list.

- --Flash!
1995 VR-4

- -----Original Message-----
From: David Allison
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 22:38
 
I found the car I was looking for but it has some minor probs which I
want to look into replacing or fixing. Its a '94 3000gt Base with cloth
seats and 81000 miles, nothing special.

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Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 23:58:57 -0600
From: Merritt <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Team3S: Six speed tranny for sale

I just saw on the Talon list that Dave Buscher has a 6-speed for sale.
Here's what he said:

>Anyone knowing someone that needs a 6 speed Stealth transmission that I
bought years ago and just came across again get ahold of me.  I will
entertain any reasonable offer on it.

David Buschur
President
Buschur Racing, Inc.
The4Bangr <The4Bangr@aol.com>

If anyone needs a tranny, go for it.

Rich/old poop

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:58:52 +0200
From: "Oleg" <Oleg@3000gt.lv>
Subject: Re: Team3S: More Getrag parts info, EU CAPS vs US CAPS

Hello,
I posted JDM CAPS in www.bearshare.com
There are 5 files,
JDMsetup.zip
JDM1.zip
JDM2.zip
JDM3.zip
JDM4.zip
You can take it. Remember, JDM caps is other program! Please save and instal
it to new directories!
Next 1-3 days I'll post 5 and 6 speed Getrag parts prices from my local
Mitsu dealership.

Regards,

Oleg Reznik
www.3000gt.lv

> I got an interesting email earlier from Mark Wendlandt.  He took some of
the
> PNC codes from the diagrams I uploaded and fed them into the US CAPS
> database.  The diagrams don't show up, but the part numbers do!  Here's
the
> step by step process for doing this in the US CAPS program.
>
> 1>Select Vehicle Name Code of 53H
>
> 2>Select Model of Z16A (4WD/4WS) or Z15A (4WD/No 4WS)
>
> 3>Double click on the Classification box and select your model from the
> resulting menu screen
>
> 4>Enter the relevant PNC code from the illustrations on my site (I'll
label
> them as soon as possible. For now, use 22546A to try this out) in the PNC
> field under the [Part Name Code Input] section.
>
> 5>Press the PNC button on the toolbar
>
> 6>This will show a screen telling you this transaxle is not services.
Press
> OK
>
> 7>Another screen will come up showing you the model year variations.  This
> will show you all applicable part numbers for each year of that model code
> (from step 2)
>
> The few numbers I have double checked against the Euro CAPS so far have
come
> up correct.  This saves people from having to go through the 130 MB
download
> for the Euro version, as well as the hassles of changing the database.
Many
> thanks for Mark for pointing this out. :)
>
> I'm going to work on writing a basic How-to for CAPS as well as labeling
the
> PNC diagrams I posted.  If anyone else has any other CAPS questions or
> suggestions, let me know.  I'm getting pretty good with this thing.
>
> Now if anyone can forward me the JDM CAPS, I would be eternally grateful
:D
>
> Jeff V.
> 1991 Stealth ESX Twin Turbo
> jeffv@1nce.com

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 04:24:58 -0600
From: RJM <rjmsmail@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Spark Plugs

I agree as I have 95,000 miles on what I believe are the original plugs on
my 3000gt SL and am putting in the platinum NGK's again even though it runs
great.  Why rock the cradle?  Don't forget to change out the spark plug
ignition wires too.
Bob

cody wrote:

> Good luck on the 100K mile thing... its really not that hard... I've got
> it down to about 15 minutes total on a non-turbo, so say 25 minutes on a
> turbo due to the extra IC lines to remove....
>
> If you do plan on this, the factory plugs are the only ones that will
> give you a prayer of running that long.  Those are the NGK Platinum
> plugs...  all others will last 5 - 15K miles...
>
> -Cody
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com] On Behalf
> Of Thomas Jeys
> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 9:25 PM
> To: Team 3s
> Subject: Team3S: Spark Plugs
>
> Changing spark plugs looks like it's gonna be a big pain.  I want to do
> this
> once every 100,000 miles.  So what are the best plugs for our cars?
> I've
> heard bad things about split fires, but a few people seem to swear by
> them.
> I've also heard some good things about the bosch platinum +4 spark plug.
> Any thoughts?
>
> -T.J. 1992 3000GT VR-4

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 03:42:33 -0800
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Team3S: OT:  Sears Point Race Report Page & Pictures are up!

We did a quick write-up for the list last week, but there were close to 200
photos that had to be arranged before publishing them to the web.  There
were a also a bunch that had to be color-corrected, since a cheapie lab blew
the processing of our film.  ;-(  They are finally on our website.  Read all
about it in the Race Reports section of the FAQ Pages:
www.Team3S.com/RaceReports.htm , (the top entry for Sears Point 10/27/01),
or you can go right to the photos:  www.Team3S.com/SPIR102701.htm

Enjoy!

Forrest

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:04:29 -0600
From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Getrag internal diagrams and PNC codes uploaded

Can I change out an 18 spline output shaft for a 25 spline shaft, assuming I
also change the receiver in the transfer case to 25 spline?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Gonsowski [SMTP:twinturbo@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 3:54 PM
> To: Jeff VanOrsdal
> Cc: Team3s Tech List; MI 3SI Mailing List
> Subject: Re: Team3S: Getrag internal diagrams and PNC codes uploaded
>
> Sweet, is there a Mitsubishi number for PNC 22632?  This is the 5 speed
> VCU
> (should be a listing for an 18 spline and a 25 spline output shaft).  Also
> check
> on all the synchros at your earliest convenience.  Question is, even if we
> get a
> Mitusbishi PN, can they be ordered in the US, Europe, Japan, or anywhere?,
> time
> will tell.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe G.
>
> Jeff VanOrsdal wrote:
>
> > Thanks to Oleg, we finally have some information on the transaxles we
> all
> > know and love.  I've uploaded the diagrams for the 5 and 6 spd AWD
> > transaxles to my website.  I have not yet started converting all the PNC
> > codes to Mitsu part numbers, but I figured even the diagrams alone would
> be
> > useful.

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 07:11:15 -0800 (PST)
From: glenn amy <glenn_amy@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: More Used car Qs (smoker)

I've had good luck getting smoke smell out with Clorox
Fresh Care.  It comes in a window-cleaner type spray
bottle.

A good carpet shampoo, wiping down all surfaces, and
cleaning the windows would help too.  Buy a new
lighter.

Get as much fresh air as possible in the car.
Park/Drive with the windows down whenever possible.

Glenn
'93 VR-4

- --- David Allison <daedel@mac.com> wrote:
> I found the car I was looking for but it has some
> minor probs which I
> want to look into replacing or fixing. Its a '94
> 3000gt Base with cloth
> seats and 81000 miles, nothing special.
>
> The power antenna was one thing but thanks to the
> post I just read it
> seems pretty easy. Thanks Jeff!
>
> Another is the  headlight on the drivers side. The
> glass (I think its
> glass) has a crack running through the middle which,
> while not harming
> anything, just annoys me. I believe a few days ago
> someone said a
> replacement would cost somewhere in the nature of
> $300? Just checking on
> that.
>
> The car also has a few nicks in the paint that I
> would like to get
> out... how hard is it to get my hands on some
> Carcass Red paint?
>
>   The passenger seat has a slight tear along the
> seem facing the door,
> how hard is this to get repaired?
>
> Also, the guy smoked so that smell pretty much
> pervades everything, but
> the consensus between my friends and I is that this
> should not be too
> hard to get out with some good carpet deodorizer and
> that stuff you
> spray into your climate control intakes. Will this
> do it pretty much on
> our cars?
>
> That's about all of the damage I can think of on
> this car. Engine looks
> spectacular and it runs really well. He just
> replaced the clutch a few
> months ago and I believe said he had the
> transmission rebuilt about a
> year ago. The water pump in addition to everything
> else was replaced in
> the 60k service.
>
> Oh yeah, and he just put on (this is what he said) 4
> brand new tires on
> the stock NA 94 wheels for a total of 500 dollars.
> I'm coming to all of
> you asking about how much I should pay. He said
> about $8,500, but I'd
> like some opinions from people who know these cars
> so much better than I
> do.
>
> Thanks for all of your help!
>
> -David

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 07:56:51 -0800
From: "Bob Forrest" <bf@bobforrest.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: More Used car Qs

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "David Allison" <daedel@mac.com>
- ------------snip-------------
> ...the guy smoked so that smell pretty much pervades everything, but  the
consensus between my friends and I is that this should not be too  hard to
get out with some good carpet deodorizer and that stuff you  spray into your
climate control intakes. Will this do it pretty much on our cars?
> Oh yeah, and he just put on (this is what he said) 4 brand new tires on
the stock NA 94 wheels for a total of 500 dollars. I'm coming to all of you
asking about how much I should pay. He said about $8,500, but I'd like some
opinions from people who know these cars so much better than I do.
> Thanks for all of your help!
> -David
- ---------------------------

Our Price Page is the very first line in the Basics Section of the Team3S
FAQ Pages Index:  www.Team3S.com/FAQ.htm   The price sounds about right -
"Average mileage" is 12k/year (84k for a '94), so you're pretty close there,
and with the 60k done, you should be in pretty good shape.  Hard to say what
to pay, since you're asking folks who just *love* these cars...  You can
probably get it cheaper, but in good shape, it's probably worth more to many
of us.  And it IS the best year to own, IMO.  With reasonable care, it will
give you many years of pleasure.

As to removing smoke or other odors, there's a fabulous but VERY expensive
totally organic product available only in (minimum) quantities of 5 pints
from Neutron Industries called NI-712 Odor Eliminator.  It can clear even a
cigar room from any smell in under 5 seconds with one (non-aerosol) manual
'spritz'.  It's so powerful, you only have to buy a 'kit' every 7 years or
so, but it's ~$140 bucks.  Cheaper than Glade if you do the math ($3/can for
1 Glade per month will cost $252 for 7 yrs).  I'm just now placing my 4th
order since 1978(!)  www.neutronindustries.com

Best,

Forrest

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:00:28 -0500
From: "Mihai Raicu" <mraicu@wayne.edu>
Subject: Team3S: RE: Top speed

Top speed on 94 TT was 169 mph (272 kph) in 5th gear.  After AVC-R (14.7
psi) and K&N mods the car did 171 mph (275 kph) in 5th gear.  On the
second run it was foggy outside, so that may be part of the reason why
the top speed was not a bit higher.  Both runs were done on a 6 mile
flat and straight stretch of road, which basically means that for the
past few miles the car did not accelerate any more.  The speed was
verified with a GPS, and is accurate.  The AVC-R kept the highest speed
in memory.  Some other aspects of the run: two people in car both times
which increased weight unnecessarily.

Also, Jim W. from Germany reports a very similar top speed (171 mph I
believe) on the autobahn with the same mods my brother and I have on our
cars.

- -MIHAI-
95 Red VR4
- -John-
94 Pearl Yellow TT

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:08:25 -0600
From: Merritt <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: More Used car Qs

>> ...the guy smoked so that smell pretty much pervades everything, but  the
>consensus between my friends and I is that this should not be too  hard to
>get out with some good carpet deodorizer and that stuff you  spray into your
>climate control intakes. Will this do it pretty much on our cars?

I bought a 92 Eagle Talon that was owned by a smoker.
A few shots of Meguiar's Car Odor Eliminator took the smoke smell out of
the carpets, seats, and other fabric surfaces. Worked for me.

Rich
94 VR4
92 Talon TSi

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:26:16 -0800
From: "Jim Berry" <fastmax@home.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Getrag internal diagrams and PNC codes uploaded

The answer is yes the shaft can be changed --- as to whether you can do it is
another question. I requires the removal and disassembly/assembly of the trans.
If I were going to change the output shaft I would buy the hardened aftermarket
version rather than the stock item, further I would not change the shaft if it ain't
broken.

        Jim Berry
========================================================
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Willis, Charles E. <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>

> Can I change out an 18 spline output shaft for a 25 spline shaft, assuming I
> also change the receiver in the transfer case to 25 spline?
>

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joe Gonsowski [SMTP:twinturbo@mediaone.net]
> > Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 3:54 PM
> >
> > Sweet, is there a Mitsubishi number for PNC 22632?  This is the 5 speed
> > VCU
> > (should be a listing for an 18 spline and a 25 spline output shaft).  Also
> > check
> > on all the synchros at your earliest convenience.  Question is, even if we
> > get a
> > Mitusbishi PN, can they be ordered in the US, Europe, Japan, or anywhere?,
> > time
> > will tell.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Joe G.
> >
> > Jeff VanOrsdal wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks to Oleg, we finally have some information on the transaxles we
> > all
> > > know and love.  I've uploaded the diagrams for the 5 and 6 spd AWD
> > > transaxles to my website.  I have not yet started converting all the PNC
> > > codes to Mitsu part numbers, but I figured even the diagrams alone would
> > be
> > > useful.

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:35:07 -0600
From: Merritt <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Team3S: New track opens up in SW Iowa

Here's a report on the latest road course available to us open trackers.
Maybe we should hold a midwest gathering there at an event next year. It's
very close to Omaha, just south of I80 and west of I29.
Easy for folks from Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, (and
Texas?) to get to.

Rich

The Slow ol' Farmer Dude (Jeff Lacina) writes:

"If you build it, they will come..."

After yesterday, November 11, 2001, we are not JUST talking about the "Field
of Dreams" baseball movie... now the motorsport enthusiast have our OWN
"dream track" in a SW Iowa corn field...

More than 120 vehicles took to the ALL NEW 2.23 mile, 15 turn Mid America
Motorplex (MAM) on Sunday for a chance to experience what will truly be an
AWESOME driving facility. The day was broken down into "Parade Laps" (pace
car controlled low speed laps), and four different "Touring Groups", Imports
& Domestic "Economy Class" (for the lower HP cars), Domestic & Import
"Performacne Class" (for the higher HP cars) and a combined "Motorcycle and
shifter kart" run group.

The base coats of asphalt are down and the layout of the track complete. The
final "high-tech" top coat of aslphalt is being laid today (Monday, 11/12).
No apex curbs... no marked apexes or track out and a pretty significant drop
off at the edge of the track meant that everyone had to mind their Ps &
Qs... which they did...for the most part... and... how does 75 degrees under
bright sunny skies sound?? AWESOME day it was...

If you want to see some pics from yesterday's event, go to
http://www.midamericamotorplex.com and click on the "pictures" button. I
will be posting some in-car video on my web site as well in the near
future... I'll let y'all know when it is posted. Our local Mustang club had
no less than 15 folks show up... on less than TWO DAYS NOTICE!!! We'll be
posting pics on our web site as well,
http://www.mustangclubofcentraliowa.org soon...

Personally, I logged almost 70 miles of on-track driving in the slow ol'
farmer dude Mustang (felt RIGHT at home whizzin' around in the middle of a
corn field!!!). This track will TRULY have something for everyone! The 2,222
ft "west straight" allows for BIG speed (I was seein' high 120s, low 130s),
while three different "S" combinations make for some "thinking" driving...
three turns are increasing radi sweepers and require a LOT of patience to
drive "correctly". This will be a GREAT track to teach on and offers
something for both the novice and advanced drivers.

A HUGE "thank you" needs to go out to Mark Tichner and Aaron Johnson (and a
HOST of others) for taking this "idea" from paper to asphalt (in LESS than a
year I might add) and providing us ALL with a new place where we will be
able to come out and enjoy our driving hobby.

There is STILL a LOT of work to be done (paddock paving, control building,
classroom/concession facitlities, worker stations, etc, etc. (the first
"official" event is scheduled for early April 2002. But if the track is any
clue of things to come, I hope you ALL consider a trip to SW Iowa sometime
in your driving career and get the chance to enjoy MAM for yourself.

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:02:30 -0800
From: "Kai Langendoen" <kail@colubs.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Power Antenna

Chris-

This is a VERY common problem and you should be able to find info on it via
3SI.org.  I'm already on my third antenna since I bought the car three years
ago.

I recommend you use your CD player or tape player until you get it fixed.  I
burned up my first power antenna motor by letting it "push" the broken
cable.  Had to replace the entire unit then.

Fixing this problem can be quite simple, or quite involved, depending on
where the break is at.  With the antenna down, remove the retaining nut on
the outside of the car (has some grooves in it, but I recommend using a pair
of pliers with cloth or tape on them to make the grip "soft").  Next, turn
on the radio and as the antenna is getting pushed, guide it out of the
housing.  It may require a slight tug at the end to free it up (some come
out easy, some have a lot of built up, dried grease on them that cements
them in place, which requires more tugging).

Compare the old plastic cable to the new one (which I assume you bought from
Tallahassee Mitsu, or the like, for a considerable discount).  If the break
is near the top, you might be able to get a pair of needle nose pliers on
the rest of the cable and get it out.  If the break is near the bottom, then
you've got to remove the paneling in your trunk, take out the motor, and
remove the extra cable from the housing.

Putting the new one in is easy.  Position the teeth of the cable toward the
trunk and insert (radio power on).  When it reaches the gears, rotate the
teeth so they face the back of the car.  Turn off the radio, and guide the
antenna back in.  It may not go in all the way the first time.  Put the
retaining nut back on... not too tight... and turn the power on and off
until the antenna fully retracts.

Like I said, more details are available via websites.

Good luck.
Kai
'92 Stealth RT TT

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-team3s@team3s.com [mailto:owner-team3s@team3s.com]On Behalf
Of CHRIS BROWN
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 6:24 PM
To: Team3S@stealth-3000gt.st
Subject: Team3S: Power Antenna

The power antenna on my '92 Stealth no longer goes up and down.  I can hear
the electric motor running, but the antenna doesn't move.  I am guessing
that the cable that pushes and pull s the antenna up and down is broken.  Is
there a replacement for the cable or do you have to buy  the whole thing as
a unit, motor and all.  Any tips on replacing this stuff?

thanks,
Chris Brown
'92 Stealth R/T

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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:52:42 -0600
From: "Mark Wendlandt" <stealth_tt@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Getrag internal diagrams and PNC codes uploaded

You would also need to change the bell housing and viscous coupling unit.  I
talked to Frank(Kormex) about this and it sounded like I'd be better off
finding a 25 spline trans and xfer case.

Mark Wendlandt
'91RT/TT

>From: "Willis, Charles E." <cewillis@TexasChildrensHospital.org>

>Can I change out an 18 spline output shaft for a 25 spline shaft, assuming
>I
>also change the receiver in the transfer case to 25 spline?

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