Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Wednesday, December 25 2002 Volume 02 : Number
034
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 07:58:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Andrew Wert <
mrstealth13@yahoo.com>
Subject:
Team3S: What do I need to change to put a DOHC in my base Stealth (SOHC)
Has anyone successfully taken the SOHC 3.0 engine out
of a Base model
Stealth and dropped a DOHC 3.0 engine
in its place? I am looking at
rebuilding an engine for
my '92 Stealth but I would like to put a DOHC in
it
instead of another SOHC. Can someone please provide
me with a
list of what I will have to change and how
much work and money I am looking
at.
Thank you
Andrew - Pa
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:29:21 +0100
From: "Roger Gerl" <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Just posted this on 3SI
I can only second that. Even more an electronic boost control gives you
more safety due to features like boost limiter and so on. Just be warned
that you really like to increase boost quickly and therefore your engine
is in danger ... again, been there done that (like Frank and many others)
Also note that not all electronic boost controllers act the same. The Blitz
DSBC as an example do not compensate at and depending on the season the
settings may have to be slightly changed. Others are not meant for twin
turbo systems and act not quick enough (overboosting) and others are complicated
to use. But then again, most of them carry the great features that lets
you safely drive your boosted car on the optimal performance (most gain
with most safety margin)
Roger
93'3000GT TT (red)
96'3000GT TT (blue)
> There is nothing wrong with a good electronic boost control ie.
> Apexi,HKS,Blitz. Manual controls are much less accurate and
don't
> compensate for changes in atmospheric conditions. The only
>
problem with boost controls is the human factor of always
> wanting more,
getting lean and burning pistons. Been there,
> done that...Frank
www.AcceleratedAccessories.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 14:28:27 -0600
From: "Alex Pedenko" <
alex@kolosy.com>
Subject: Team3S: car
dying
Hey all,
This is an odd one - my vr4 has this tendency sometimes where if it
sat for about an hour or so, it won't start. It never happens after a long
period of time, it never happens after a really short period of time just
if I went to the store or something - like if I'm gone for an hour or so.
What'll happen is I'll start it, and it won't idle right - it'll start,
and drop down to 3-400 rpm and hunt around and most of the time just die.
If I floor it, it'll struggle up to about 1000 and then jump up like it should.
If I catch it by flooring it, and keep it revving for a little and let off
- everything's fine.
What worries me is that it doesn't happen all the time - just
sometimes.
Is this my ecu, or what?
it's a '95 (build date of 07/94) w/ 80k and an original ECU
Alex
'95 VR4 down but not out...
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 15:15:24 -0600
From: "cody" <
overclck@satx.rr.com>
Subject: RE:
Team3S: Just posted this on 3SI
I have found that a proper manual boost controller (Hallman, Joe
P,
etc.) are great at regulating boost. With my Talon, I have had the
boost set at 14 psi for the past month, and in San Antonio, we've gone
from 70 degree days to 30 degree days, rain, no rain, etc... It has
always stayed steady at 14 psi...
- -Cody
- -----Original Message-----
From: Roger Gerl
Sent: Tuesday, December
24, 2002 12:29 PM
I can only second that. Even more an electronic boost control gives you
more safety due to features like boost limiter and so on. Just be warned
that you really like to increase boost quickly and therefore your engine
is in danger ... again, been there done that (like Frank and many others)
Also note that not all electronic boost controllers act the same. The Blitz
DSBC as an example do not compensate at and depending on the season the
settings may have to be slightly changed. Others are not meant for twin
turbo systems and act not quick enough (overboosting) and others are complicated
to use. But then again, most of them carry the great features that lets
you safely drive your boosted car on the optimal performance (most gain
with most safety margin)
Roger
93'3000GT TT (red)
96'3000GT TT (blue)
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 13:43:54 -0800
From: "Riyan Mynuddin" <
riyan@hotpop.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S:
Transfer Case Recall - previously replaced
wait as long as you want. Recalls stay unperformed until you go in and
perform the service.
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:17:26 -0500
From: Michael Tanenbaum <
gtg509d@mail.gatech.edu>
Subject:
Team3S: Mass airflow sensor sources
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well. My car is still not running properly - the
mechanic said
the mass airflow sensor is bad. Where can I get one
from? He said I might be
able to even get a high performance one for
around the same price. What are
some good sources and what kind of
prices are reasonable? Thanks.
Michael
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Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 01:41:08 +0100
From: "Roger Gerl" <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: Mass airflow sensor sources
Sorry, but your mechanic told you pretty well BS ! There is no "high
performance" mass air sensor that fits the cars ECU. You can get an ARC II
GP Fuel Controller that comes with a larger air flow sensor and then
generates the desired signal to the computer. But this is around $1000 and I
doubt you want that as a simple replacement. AFAIK, a stock MAS is
currently on auction at ebay.
But is the MAS really the problem ? Did your mechanic explain why it is the
MAS ?
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I hope you are well. My car is
still not running properly - the
> mechanic said the mass airflow sensor
is bad. Where can I get
> one from? He said I might be able to
even get a high
> performance one for around the same price. What
are some good
> sources and what kind of prices are reasonable?
Thanks.
>
> Michael
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Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:09:44 -0600
From: "Alex Pedenko" <
alex@kolosy.com>
Subject: Team3S:
Customer Friendly recall places
Since this obviously affects all of us, I'd like to start a
national/international list of dealers that tend to go with the customer
on marginal recalls. I realize there are numerous dealer rating lists, but this,
I think, warrants a separate one. Let's keep this off line. I think the
best way to do this is to send whatever info you have my way, and I'll
send in weekly updates as the list grows.
I myself will be trying out the Schaumburg dealer (Chicago land area)
sometime next week... we'll see how it goes...
Thanks for the info,
Alex
'95 VR4
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Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:40:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Brody Martin <
brody_martin@yahoo.com>
Subject:
Team3S: fuel pump cover??
I had a problem with my fuel pump they other day and I
tried to remove
the fuel pump cover (the cover that is
on the tank with the electrical
connections and the gas
lines). Somebody at the factory put the brass
fitting
on to tight and warped it and egg shape and now it
does not turn
on the metal line. My question is can I
repair the line (replacing the line
and fitting). I
think I could but unsure of how to attach it. I
thought
about soldering it to the plate? Would that
work? If not where would I go
about getting a
different one? There are not any junk yards around
here
that have any 3S's in them so I know that is out
of the question.
I was told that I could remove the pump and clean it
and that might be
all that it needs. How do I go about
doing that. I have never attempted
"cleaning" a fuel
pump so I don't really know what I am doing. Is that
a
good thing to do or not?
Also on a side note. I looked up the
pump at the local
parts store and found a few for my car but most of
them
have the one for the TT and not for an NA. What
is the difference in the two?
Would they be that
different? Any help you could give would be nice.
Thanks,
Brody
93 Stealth SOHC
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Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 12:41:54 +0100
From: "Roger Gerl" <
roger.gerl@bluewin.ch>
Subject:
Team3S: OT : Turbo kit for 2nd gen NA Eclipse needed
Sorry for the off topic but a friend with a 2nd gen NA Eclipse asked me
bout a turbo kit for his car. I was browsing around but with not much
luck. Can anyone lead me to a good source (Hahn Racecraft only supports
the Chrysler engine, not the Mitsu one) where one can get a complete kit ?
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Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 15:54:14 -0000
From: "Jeff Lucius" <
jlucius@stealth316.com>
Subject:
Re: Team3S: fuel pump cover??
>> ... one for the TT and not for an NA. What is the difference in
the
>> two? Would they be that different?
The TT and NA fuel pumps flow different amounts and are different sizes
physically. The assemblies are also different. See my web page below.
>> My question is can I repair the line (replacing the
line
>> and fitting).
Sure with some ingenuity (cut off lines and replace with fuel line hose and
hose clamps) or with a replacement assembly. But if the lines do not leak
and
the damage does not cause a severe restriction in fuel flow, then just
disconnect the line/hose at the front end of the tank and leave the
connection alone on the assembly. See my web page below for more
details.
>> If not where would I go about getting a different one?
I list many used parts yards on the Garage and Links Pages at my web site.
Also check on eBay and 3si.org. I picked up a complete NA fuel pump assembly
with pump for only $25 from a local paint shop parting out a Stealth. Look
and ask around.
>> I was told that I could remove the pump and clean it
Well you can remove the pump and clean the pickup tube screen/filter. I
don't
think you want to tackle taking the pump apart.
Be sure to check the voltage at the pump
and also be sure the damaged high pressure pipe is not a restriction.
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