Recent content by KenB 87 TT

Help a neophyte, please. The car I take care of for an overseas buddy is an 87 TT, doesn't get driven enough due to my paranoia, and always seems to develop new issues. Thank said, it has a few leaks (Oil (& ATF)) that appear to be $$ to fix. A shop that builds custom turbo/supercharger...

I have a line on what is suppose to be a complete 87 GN motor, less intake, dis-assembled. Needs freshening, FWIW. Thinking about picking it up to reduce down time. What should I be looking for? Never bought a used engine in parts before, much less an LC2 Thanks Ken B

So I bought a new sensor (actually two) the other day. Bosch cuz thats what autozone and kragen carry. Too convenient Go to install. Minor PITA to remove the old sensor Then I cannot get the dang thing to thread. Try try try. After trying both, eyeballing vs. the old sensor, I measure...

C5 brakes and 17" wheel clearance Fitment with the C5 caliper and a 17" is case by case. On my 94 TA, I converted to C5 front brakes and had to use a 3/8" spacer with my Enkei WIN98 17x9.5 due to the caliper having zero clearance to the wheel spoke. Other people have had no problem with...

Sure I have a power plate... Sitting in a box next to the car! Is installation as simple as it looks? Doggon' typo on the instructions calling for a friggin 3/4" hole. Not so easy to find a bit that I don't even need (EGR function not supported by chip, other than it only needs to be...

alky is likely in the future, and todays gas prices Went to Bellflower 76 about 1 hour ago 101 unleaded 6.50 gal 105 unleaded 6.50 gal 111 leaded 7.50 gal 113 leaded 7.50 gal Leaded sold by the 5 gal can, and a "Can fee" of $5 seems to apply as the total charge is 42.50...

Leaded gas, cat, and emissions check How are you all passing CA emissions? If leaded race gas, no cat. Or cat only for emissions test. That and the visual check. My need initially for the unleaded is sorting the car out. Then I'll worry 'bout higher octane. Think the cat on my car...

Can deposit Not sure. I asked if it was bring your own can, and was told the can was included. I didn't ask 'bout deposit, so I wouldn't want to assume. But dang at $8/gal they should through in the can. Later

Oops should have searched Thanks for not completely beating me over the head with that little function FYI Osborn's 76 in Redondo is longer a gas station, already called them as they were a half mile from my house. They've moved up the street (PCH at Ave B) and are a VP dealer. $40...

I've noticed 91 is generally as good as the octane gets here. This is not helping me tune the 87 TT. Can't tell real gremlins from crappy gas gremlins. Car previously had a midWest diet of 93 or 94. New chip is designed for 93. I'm in Torrance, anywhere have decent unleaded gas (>93...

As much as I should search... its so much easier to ask my specific questions. Certain topics may have been covered to death, but finding the key search term that gets the needed thread can be a pain. I am NOT disagreeing with Razor. This is a great thread for me. Even though I've had...

Thanks for your suggestions I apperciate all advice. Its not so much I don't want to make the drive, say to Vegas (though I don't give money away, esp if I NEED a trans rebuild), but the time Wife doesn't mind a few$, but 5 hours one-way, she isn't going to volunteer, and as most of my...

2004R needs rebuilding, mush on the 1-2. That said, can anyone recommend a shop in SoCal for a rebuild? Particularly a trans that will go with me to 11.99. I realize that I could order a rebuilt one from up north or out East, but I'd still need an installer. I'd prefer to prevent the...

I'd like to... but... Car ain't running. Next year (early like Feb. not Spet/Oct) KenB

The short - With one stock injector gone bad, considering short term future (basic mods only), stay stock, or slightly larger (and chip)? The long- Ok, first off, thank you for all your help in the past. 2nd, yes, I know how the search function works, as well as the resources at...