Team3S: 3000GT & Stealth Wednesday, December 24 2003 Volume 02 : Number
328
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:00:37 -0600
Subject: RE: Team3S: Probably Burnt ECU
pull the ECU, either have it rebuilt or trade it for a rebuilt one. M&S
recycle is where I got mine. There are several other places that rebuild
them.
Chuck Willis
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:26:25 -0600
Subject: Team3S: Speaker recommendation
I am finally sorting out my speaker replacement issues. I have decided
to replace the stock door and rear speakers with Infinity Kappa's 6.5
inch in the door and 6X9 in the rear.
The only question I now have is the Infinity Kappa's come in a 2-way and
a three-way variety. Can anyone recommend which to use?
Thanks!
Regards,
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Matt Costanza
Austin, Tx USA
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 03:23:35 -0700
Subject: Team3S: Wrote up a turbo rebuilding guide
For those of you interested I finally decided to do a little writeup on
rebuilding turbos (I used a
9b, but I know its the same procedure for a 13g, and I would assume the
same for any td04 turbo)
Enjoy!
Donald Ashby
'93 3000GT VR-4 (RIP)
'92 3000GT VR-4 (Vroom!)
"Don't drink and park, accidents cause people!"
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 05:19:03 -0800
Subject: RE: Team3S: Wrote up a turbo rebuilding guide
My fav part: "If you can't do that without a guide you need to send
your
turbos off to be rebuilt"
He he he.
Tyson Varosyan
Technical Manager, Uptime Technical Solutions LLC.
206-715-TECH (8324)
UpTime/OnTime/AnyTime
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:51:46 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Team3S: Rims again
Thanks for everyones help on tires and rims. Unfortunately I wasn't
able
to get 2 of the 3 rims I sent in repaired. So it looks like I will have
to
either buy 2 new stock rims or go aftermarket.
1) Can anyone recommend a site to buy OEM rims?
2) Can anyone recommend some nice (don't need to be chrome) rims and
the
specs I need? ie 18"x8" 5 lug, ?? bolt pattern any other specs I need?
I
called a place that sold rims with those specs but they said they
didnt
fit on 3000GTs. Any faqs on the topic?
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:34:28 -0600
Subject: RE: Team3S: Rims again
You can goto tirerack.com
I have lots of options for our cars...at very resonable prices.
I happen to know that JustTires and Discount-Tires also order from
them.
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:54:47 -0800
Subject: Team3S: Oil pump replacement
NOTE: if you reply to this email, please copy it
rest of the year. Thanks.
I'm wondering if anyone has detailed instructions for replacing the oil
pump. I am putting in a JSPEC engine to replace my spun-rod-bearing engine
and have the "new" engine on an engine stand.
I'm wondering if it safe to rotate the engine so the pan is on top to do
this work or if it's best to just partially rotate the engine so the pan is
just off to one side.
Thanks for any help.
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~~ Michael
Gerhard ~~
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
L-126 7000 East Avenue, Livermore CA 94550
Phone: (925)
422-8368
Fax:
(925) 424-2135
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:40:04 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Subject: Re: Team3S: Oil pump replacement
It's ABSOLUTELY safe to rotate the motor upside down to do this. This
is the greatest part about having your motor on a motor stand. You may get
some fluid(oil, coolant) dripping out of places that you aren't used to seeing
it drip from, but don't worry, that's normal.
The only thing about rotating the motor all the way around is, DO IT
SLOWLY. Get someone to help you. Aside from the obvious danger of
tipping the engine stand over once the weight reaches it's pitch over point, you
may find that some equipment on the motor interferes with your ability to roll
the motor one way or the other. So just go slow so that you don't bend or
break something.
As far as replacing the oil pump, it's just a simple remove bolts and
swap. Be sure you use new gaskets and seal it up with "form-a-gasket"
(pematex) to prevent leaking. If I can recall from memory, the bolts are
not all the same length, so be sure to note where each comes from.
- -Jeff Crabtree
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<<<SNIP>>>
I'm wondering if it safe to rotate the engine so the pan is on top to do
this work or if it's best to just partially rotate the engine so the pan is
just off to one side.
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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:29:44 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: Team3S: Oil pump replacement
Ya..its 100% safe. Theres nothing to harm/break/stress.
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Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 07:54:22 -0800
Subject: Team3S: Team 3S: Snow tires in Salt Lake?
I'll be moving to Salt Lake City (Bountiful, actually) soon from Atlanta
and
am wondering if I should get snow tires. I have some nice 3-season
tires on
the rather beat up original rims, and am considering putting snow tires
on
those rims and getting some nice, new (but not terribly expensive) rims
for
the rest of the year.
First, do I even need snow tires there? I've never lived where snow
stays
on the ground, so I have no clue.
Any suggestions for snow tires that will be good for daily driving
and,
hopefully, an occasional trip to the slopes?
Suggestions for new rims? I would like something dark to match the
charcoal
color of my car, but suitable for occasional SCCA timed events (I'm too
lazy
to get yet another separate set).
How about tire pressure monitors? Any feedback on using this
technology in
a performance (but not highly modded) setup?
Thanks, Michael, 92 VR-4
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