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10-22-2002, 11:06 PM

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twinturborx7pete

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nice! Better start learning how to work on it yourself!

10-22-2002, 11:19 PM

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RussellTT94

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sweet ***! get a downpipe and an AST

10-23-2002, 01:04 AM

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TOFU86

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I will do Hose Job, and replace all fluid.

What Transmission Fluid should I use (Redline MT90?). The gear box grind a little at 5 geat so I think I need transmisson fluid replace soon.

How about differential fluid (RedLind 75w90)Should I get aluminum AST tank or just bypass it. For DP, exhaust and Intake upgrade, do I need reprogram the ECU?

Hope you guys can give me suggestion.

10-23-2002, 01:07 AM

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TOFU86

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By the way, I have no problem to work on my car. I am an Engineer myself.

10-23-2002, 06:36 AM

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dom

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congrats! very nice car

10-23-2002, 08:15 AM

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tfhuth

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Have fun!

Get an aluminum ast. It's there for a reason.

Tom

10-26-2002, 11:49 PM

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SilkSilverFD

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Definetly get a downpipe. that way you wont clog up you main catalytic convertor and cause your engine to run very very hot.

Also, just in case you didnt know, watch what kind of mods you do to your car. You have to make sure to compensate your fuel system to hold up to perfomance mods.

Congratulations!! I know how it feels to drive an FD, and they are badass!!

Welcome to the Forum :bigok:

10-26-2002, 11:55 PM

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Mr. Stock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TOFU86' date='Oct 22 2002, 10:04 PM

The gear box grind a little at 5 geat so I think I need transmisson fluid replace soon.

Is that going into 5th gear?

If so, it is a 5th gear synchro problem which is a very common failure. A relatively easy fix(by a knowledgeable mechanic) once the transmission is out.

10-27-2002, 12:10 AM

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vosko

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Stock' date='Oct 26 2002, 11:55 PM

[quote name='TOFU86' date='Oct 22 2002, 10:04 PM']The gear box grind a little at 5 geat so I think I need transmisson fluid replace soon.

Is that going into 5th gear?

If so, it is a 5th gear synchro problem which is a very common failure. A relatively easy fix(by a knowledgeable mechanic) once the transmission is out.[/quote]

my tranny did the same then eventually a bearing broke..... i had a spare rebuilt trans so that is in my car and working flawlessly

i supposed i should get my old trans rebuilt as a spare... FD trannies are RARE!