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by Robert Venable
Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:52 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: tools are fun
Replies: 7
Views: 4663

How much we talking for a used one???
by Robert Venable
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: motor mount issue 4g64 in Conquest
Replies: 29
Views: 25231

Bill Hincher wrote: Its just a little overwehlming with all the projects
Most of us (AKA ME!!!!) get overwhelmed just reading about all of your projects. I can't begin to imagine how you feel.
by Robert Venable
Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: What are your 4g64 DOHC turbo spool characteristics?
Replies: 5
Views: 3406

BUMP

This is something I would like to know also if anyonis willing to share.
by Robert Venable
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: My 4g Mighty max project
Replies: 120
Views: 115296

R+I

R+I=Remove and Install
R+R=Remove and Replace
by Robert Venable
Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: My 4g Mighty max project
Replies: 120
Views: 115296

Guess you beat me to it.
by Robert Venable
Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: My 4g Mighty max project
Replies: 120
Views: 115296

Pilot bearing?

Sounds like it could possibly be a locked up pilot bearing. I had one that was intermittently locking up on me that did the same thing, but I was able to force it to release by standing on the brakes.

Sounds like a tranny R+I is in your future.
by Robert Venable
Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: My 4g Mighty max project
Replies: 120
Views: 115296

Still enjoying the seats??? Did they come with slides?? How do they fit your body, and what type of body (weight, height, build, etc.) do you have?
by Robert Venable
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: which thermostat housing is used for front exit?
Replies: 6
Views: 4098

Got a drawing of that one bill???

What about no thermostate and an just using a PWM Electric pump??? I'm pretty sure I've heard of a varible output contoler to do this.
by Robert Venable
Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: borg warner t5 tranny
Replies: 22
Views: 23079

yes but with this "aftermarket support" comes major hp rating upgrades short shifters and im talking about a world class t5 witch was put in the high powerd mustang cobra .. there is just no way a 4g63@600hp would beat that tranny more than a 302@600hp

If you have to buy all the aftermarket parts ...
by Robert Venable
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:13 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Elmer Fudd...on da hunt.
Replies: 31
Views: 17965


I WANT oil squirters. I want COOLER pistons. I DO NOT WANT DETONATION caused by WHITE-HOT PISTONS. :wink:

What about today's coatings (ceramic mostly) that allow you to reflect the heat away from the top of the piston back into the combustion chamber?? Doesn't this help keep the piston assembly ...
by Robert Venable
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: evo 8 16g with a td05 exhaust housing.
Replies: 3
Views: 3049

Anyone find a way to "clock" the compressor to a different position on this turbo without "clocking" the center section???? I have one comming and I don't think the output side of the compressor is to my liking.
by Robert Venable
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: what would pressurise the cooling system?
Replies: 22
Views: 7225

20 psi means compression leakage from combustion chamber??? Come one now. Why only 20 psi when even a horrible running engine will have 4 times that kind of compression just to run.

I know for a fact that I have seen multiple cars reach 20 psi and not have a problem with them. It is normally in ...
by Robert Venable
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: what would pressurise the cooling system?
Replies: 22
Views: 7225

Sounds to me that you are just running the car hot. The Pressure is comming from the hot fluid expanding-- just like ti does in any other coolant system (aka-- thats why we have presure relieving coolant caps).

I've seen up to 25 psi in my cooling system when I disabled my coolant fan (surprising ...
by Robert Venable
Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:56 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: what would pressurise the cooling system?
Replies: 22
Views: 7225

20 psi??? Is this after it warms up and without a cooling fan on it??
by Robert Venable
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: bellhousing development for T-56 trans
Replies: 316
Views: 306545

Or you could possibly build mounting points for bolt on ears into the mold-- just a thought.
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:56 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: top mount turbo
Replies: 38
Views: 36558

I would make it atleast think enough to thread studs into it with out bottoming out on the head-- I'd say 12-14m minimum considering the 8mm studs we are working with.

Would the 2nd gen heads need different plate or just opening up the outer bolt holes would probally work right??? Then you could ...
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: stripped head bolts
Replies: 13
Views: 8602

I searched on the net and found that after I made my post, thanks for the info. I still don't think I'll ever reuse a head gasket.. I do this for a living-- I only get paid to replace things once-- after that it's on me. I take that same thinking when working on my own stuff.
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Cam equivalency question
Replies: 13
Views: 5147

Anyone have any information or videos on straightening aluminum heads??
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 88 d50 swap
Replies: 15
Views: 11179

Would you mind sharing more info on your swap???

I'd like to know if you kept the power steering (I saw the pump in a few of your pics)? What size exhaust tubing you went with?? Which turbo are you using? Did you move the alternator???
by Robert Venable
Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: top mount turbo
Replies: 38
Views: 36558

What you mean doesn't have the time??? All he has to do is clone himself-- again.
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: top mount turbo
Replies: 38
Views: 36558

BILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: difference in intakes (pics)
Replies: 90
Views: 88793

wow i think i've been away from my own post for a little too long! lol
after asking smog shops and referee's (before the suspension) and a lot of reading, here in california atleast, it is MANDATORY unless the powerplant was designed for no use of one from the factory, and still meets ca smog ...
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:09 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: stripped head bolts
Replies: 13
Views: 8602

Use ARP head studs from this point on. Also, go ahead and get a Mitsubishi Multi-Layer Head Gasket. Those are 2 upgrades that can be reused if you ever need to take the head off again.

The stock head gasket is not re-useable and the head bolts can stretch. It will cost you $200 now, but will save ...
by Robert Venable
Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: just for a good laugh
Replies: 5
Views: 5559

Questioned
DJpowerHaus wrote:what does the softbody look like?
And Answered
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by Robert Venable
Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: stripped head bolts
Replies: 13
Views: 8602

Soooo, What did it take?
by Robert Venable
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:18 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: stripped head bolts
Replies: 13
Views: 8602

Before you put your allen or t-30 socket into the bolt, dip the head of the socket into valve lapping compound-- this will give it alittle more traction. If you are gonna hammer in anything oversized-- I would strongly recomend hammering in a T-30 (or w/e size is required) into the allen head first ...
by Robert Venable
Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Japanese Airline CEO cuts his pay to lower than the pilots
Replies: 1
Views: 2001

Amazing-- not what he did-- but that what he did is not something that most people SHOULD be expect from a CEO that failing to make the company he leads suceed.
by Robert Venable
Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: no spark while cranking, but spark immediately after crankin
Replies: 3
Views: 4611

I've seen some igntion swtiches cause this. The ignition feed while in the start postion fails, but is ok in the On positon.

The reason your voltage is droping is due to the high amperage draw the starter has while turning the motor over.

Try running a jumper wire (postive) to the ignition/coil to ...
by Robert Venable
Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Mazda Bell/input shaft measurements - b2600 info?
Replies: 2
Views: 1754

Thanks for the info.
by Robert Venable
Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: steering box swap q's
Replies: 7
Views: 4211

DJ,
Power steering was a rare treat on the D-max's so you should not have any problems finding one without p/s to swap over.
by Robert Venable
Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Anybody actually running a R154 right now?
Replies: 3
Views: 2344

Reread the discription of the product in the link.
by Robert Venable
Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:30 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Anybody actually running a R154 right now?
Replies: 3
Views: 2344

I was searching the Marlin Crawler website and found something that looks like it will greatly help those wanting to use electronic speedometers when completing a Toyota tranny swap. Check out the VSS at the very bottom of this link.
by Robert Venable
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Update on the guy building a automated turret
Replies: 3
Views: 2798

Wow, impressive. Looks like the "Bill Hincher" of the paintball world.
by Robert Venable
Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: WTB: 2.0L Truck Power Steering Pump and Bracket + 1G parts
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

I just removed the P/s pump and bracket from my parts truck the other day. The pump mount does bolt to the RF (pass side) of the SOHC head. I have not looked at my DOHC head-- but If I remeber right there was not place for me to bolt this bracket to it.
by Robert Venable
Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: New daily driver!! My "DSM" finally ate crap.
Replies: 9
Views: 5647

I should be able to get you a few things on it-- PM me the last 7 digits of the VIN # and I'll be able to get you all that is avalible to me.
by Robert Venable
Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: New daily driver!! My "DSM" finally ate crap.
Replies: 9
Views: 5647

Let me know if you need any help when working on that beast, I'm a BMW Level 1 tech here in Baton Rouge,
by Robert Venable
Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: FUZION 7 Drivetrain FS
Replies: 20
Views: 7113

Re: Very interested.


The Pistons are .003 over, its a custom size so I could straighten out the cylinder, but not go .010 over and compromise the already thin bore/HG area. Also, they are the retarded strong 1400hd's with the optional think walled wrist pins.

The head has since been switched with a rebuild stock unit ...
by Robert Venable
Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:25 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: FUZION 7 Drivetrain FS
Replies: 20
Views: 7113

Very interested.

Man, I'm intersted but I fear that you are farther away than I want to drive. How far north are you (I'm in Baton Rouge)??

Can you explain the specs of the engine alittle more? Is it a 6 bolt? Are you using a 1st gen or 2nd gen head and how much is it milled?? Are the pistons really custom or are ...
by Robert Venable
Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

Can you provide any links to the maps you found?? While you are looking at those-- have you (or anyone) found any maps on Variable turbos like Honeywell's VNT series??


I'm just looking into this because I'm trying to make a 2.4L 4 cyl, with about 8-9:1 compression, have a TORQUE curve similar to ...
by Robert Venable
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: TURBO SIZING for us noobys..
Replies: 12
Views: 7364

I guess this is as good a place as any to ask this question.

Is there any special formulas for twin turbo set ups?? Do you simply divide the air requirements by two?? What about compound, sequential, etc. turbo setups?? Any special formulas? Anyone know or know how I can find out??
by Robert Venable
Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: DJ's Starion with 4G64 and RX7 trans *updates on page 3*
Replies: 108
Views: 123299

What year miata??
by Robert Venable
Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:12 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: dry sump oiling
Replies: 4
Views: 2872

It looks like he means turning the engine 90 degrees as in from transversely mounted to longitudinally mounted.
by Robert Venable
Fri May 16, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rusty 2.4 Blocks
Replies: 8
Views: 4643

The 6 bolt crank fails at the #4 fillet at high power. Usually this isn't until 600hp or so, but is still a failing point. Thanks for the info, I was not aware of this, I'll be maxing out around 400 hp IF I get that high, so It would seem like I don't have much to worry about.

Yes the 7-bolt is ...
by Robert Venable
Wed May 14, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rusty 2.4 Blocks
Replies: 8
Views: 4643

Crank walk is still a mystery. I know many people running high pressure clutches on stock 7 bolt bottom ends. The issue mostly seems to come from the piston oil squirters, but there is an issue with the thrust bearing as well. This can be resolved, and there are companies offering solutions. They ...
by Robert Venable
Wed May 14, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rusty 2.4 Blocks
Replies: 8
Views: 4643

double post
by Robert Venable
Sat May 10, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: 4G63 Intake Flange.
Replies: 2
Views: 1894

Which head??
by Robert Venable
Wed May 07, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Turbo 350 trans adaptor
Replies: 247
Views: 194731

The 4.3 astro?? I'm pretty sure it has the V-8 bolt pattern too, I don't think they changed the pattern for RWDs till you got down to the old 2.8 V-6s.
by Robert Venable
Wed May 07, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rusty 2.4 Blocks
Replies: 8
Views: 4643

Also, if you're looking for 2.4L engines, stick with the 7-bolt types. The 6-bolt does not have the main cap bracing that is part of the turbo engines.

So, you would trade "crank walk" to have little extra bracing on an already overbuilt bottom end?? Why not just add a girdle to the bottom end to ...
by Robert Venable
Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Cams??
Replies: 9
Views: 3801

I'm not affraid of a large cam, I personally don't want anything to do with them. My question is for my future build that will be a 2.4 liter turbo in a truck that will probally not see 6500+ RPMs. I'm looking for torque and don't want to spin to 7k+ to get it, not to mention the fact that I don't ...
by Robert Venable
Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: i got spark
Replies: 1
Views: 2761

I think he wants you to use the cardboard as a throttle plate... at your intake ports of your head with out an intake.

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