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by citrus3000psi
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: Back from the dead....
Replies: 0
Views: 2472

Back from the dead....

Its been a long time since I've made way in the forums. Ive had my truck patiently waiting in the driveway for the last year or so waiting for me to get some drive back into me to really finish this project up. I've done countless things to get this truck to get it back into shape when I original ...
by citrus3000psi
Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: mighty max guys...big tire question
Replies: 4
Views: 4045

I'm running montero 15" rims with some meaty bf all terrains, on them. They look good. I'll post some pics later when I get home.
by citrus3000psi
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: dohc 4g63 pluming help needed
Replies: 6
Views: 4002

I thought it was so water vapor wouldn't freeze the tb open. I have done this in my Integra, and the throttle has been known to stick and the motor wont rev below 3k or so. A simple pop of the hood and wiggling the tb spring works. This has been on -10 below zero winters in Indiana. Its only ...
by citrus3000psi
Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

I actually havn't pushed the truck very hard. I'm hoping I can do a burn out without breaking the trans or the axle. If you look at current coolant setup, I really have no way of filling the system with the thermo in. So the truck stays too cool, to push it. I've fab up a neck so I can raise the ...
by citrus3000psi
Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

Some updates on the truck. Truck go put on hold for a little bit, but after find some time. Its finally about 95% done.

here are some more recent pictures.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs624.snc4/58412_669974663514_27314290_37298227_5909010_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net ...
by citrus3000psi
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Fuel rail connection Q's
Replies: 2
Views: 2043

This is how I did mine. I got the end billet fittings on ebay, and built the lines with Russel fittings.

I have a hardline to AN for the feed, the FPR also accepts an AN fitting from the otherside of the fuel rail.

Note, I have swapped where the feed enters. On the stock eclipse the feed comes in ...
by citrus3000psi
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: Tach Chip?
Replies: 5
Views: 5800

I wanted to post up what I finally ended up with. I took jeremy's advice and didn't even mess with the 90 coil pack and tach chip. I decided to drop in the eclipse tach into the ram50 cluster. My issues where the 92 turbo cluster tach has a much shorter sweep then compared to the ram tach. I wanted ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: 94 mighty max tach options???
Replies: 3
Views: 2989

I have 1 tach available. I bought on on ebay for a pretty penny, then found one at the yard.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: Tach Chip?
Replies: 5
Views: 5800

Tach Chip?

So I finally picked one of these up,
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs178.snc3/20571_624937937474_27314290_35836481_6935179_n.jpg

90 eclipse coilpack with the tach adapter chip. So now how do I wire this thing? Looking at the back of the chip, there is three connections. IN, IN and ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Fuel System question
Replies: 5
Views: 2782

I don't have any pictures, but I can take some. My truck was 88 ram50, 2.0 carbed, and yes im using the stock tank.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Fuel System question
Replies: 5
Views: 2782

Sparks shouldn't matter, of course as long as your not leaking fuel. I mounted my walbro 255 on the back of the cab. Remove the fender well on the drivers rear. And you will have easy access to mount the pump. Its mounted up high so I wouldn't worry about sparks get to it.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Rear shock for MM
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

The best bang for the buck shocks I found where Bilstein.

I got them here:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/prod ... ota-Pickup

It was either these or rancho 9000's.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: hydraulic clutch setup on mighty max
Replies: 5
Views: 4441

I used my donor eclipse "stuff" to make it work. Surprisingly it fit well. I made a post a while back about it with pics.

http://projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1223

My master cylinder ended up hitting the intake so I switch to a small one.

Here is an updated pic of the engine bay.

http ...
by citrus3000psi
Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: hardwiring a scanmaster tool
Replies: 1
Views: 2230

Im not sure what the scan master tool is. But this is how I did mine. I used this:

http://simon.chi.il.us/ECU/PCminimalist.jpg

Referring to this 1g pin out:
http://www.dsmlink.com/images/forums/1GECUPinout.pdf

ALDL/ECU Connector
ground/diag goes Connecter C-61 Pin 1
data transfer goes to ...
by citrus3000psi
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: front brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 2322

I think they can be swapped over if you have 4wd. I don't totally remember, man I wish mightyd50 was still around.
by citrus3000psi
Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

im interested in the way the throttlebody is mounted and what throttle cable youre using.

My sole reason for flipping the throttle body around was my faiv coolant lines faced towards the motor and not away for a cleaner for a look. However I've since removed the faiv so it wasn't even an issue ...
by citrus3000psi
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

New Pics

I took some pics the other day, I have plans of a first test fire/start up this weekend.

http://dansprojects.net/pictures/Ram50/IMG_0040.jpg

http://dansprojects.net/pictures/Ram50/IMG_0044.jpg

http://dansprojects.net/pictures/Ram50/IMG_0045.jpg

http://dansprojects.net/pictures/Ram50/IMG ...
by citrus3000psi
Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Depowering a p/s BOX (D50)
Replies: 3
Views: 2091

I'll throw my 2 cents on this.

I looped my lines on my acura integra. I didn't dissemble the rack just looped the lines and add a small reservoir. I still keep small amounts of ps fluid to keep it lubricated. The reason for not just swapping in a manual rack is that my power steering rack now has ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Clutch master into a mighty max...
Replies: 7
Views: 3314

No, im not using the pedals. I took the clutch crap off of my eclipse I had. Everything went together nicely.

I made a post with some pics a while back

http://projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1223
by citrus3000psi
Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Clutch master into a mighty max...
Replies: 7
Views: 3314

Sorry its not Howie but Howe.

Heres a link to the master cylinders:

http://www.howeracing.com/c-523-master-cylinders.aspx

I got the g3. I found a brand new one on ebay, that no one bid on and got the sucker for 10 bucks plus 12 bones for shipping. So look around before you buy on their site if ...
by citrus3000psi
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Clutch master into a mighty max...
Replies: 7
Views: 3314

I originally had a wilwood master. But it got in the way of my intake. So I switched to a howie racing cylinder. Check them out they are quite small I can take some pics if your curious to know what it looks like mounted.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Turbo options
Replies: 11
Views: 5112

Is the T3/T4 too big for street applications? I've seen one on craigslist for $250.

No its not too big, however there are different trims for both the exhaust and compressor housings.

I'd suggest learning how to read compressor maps. They seem complicated but once you break them down you can ...
by citrus3000psi
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

I wouldn't suggest using the DSM oil cooler for a heat exchanger on your intercooler.

The oil cooler is for the oil. Im using a a/c condenser from the eclipse as the heat exchanger. You can't see it in the pictures.


I havn't made brackets yet for the air/to/water box so I might move it anything ...
by citrus3000psi
Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: my truck
Replies: 10
Views: 7826

my truck

Havn't really posted many pictures up. I've been slowly building this up and just wanted to show what I've done. Somethings I have differently then other people so I'm open to any comments or criticism you can throw at me. All I have is the crappy iphone as a camera so sorry about the pics, if you ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: 4g63t boat
Replies: 4
Views: 5881

If I was doing a boat setup it either be a 350 or a turboshaft :D

This guy has a few turbo boats he built.

http://www.turbokart.com/home.htm
by citrus3000psi
Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mightyd50.com...
Replies: 8
Views: 5802

Does anybody know who actually owned the old mightyd50 site? Jerry? Or does anybody know how to get in contact with the owner?
by citrus3000psi
Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mightyd50.com...
Replies: 8
Views: 5802

Its up sorta...

http://www.mightyd50.com/forum/search.p ... =25&page=7

go to this link, login and search away... :D
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Rear diff not centered?
Replies: 4
Views: 2760

looks like my stock diff is off centered too, nm....shouldn't be a problem.
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Rear diff not centered?
Replies: 4
Views: 2760

Rear diff not centered?

I picked up a new axle today in the junkyard to swap into my truck. This axle was from a 4wd and I just today noticed the input on the rear diff is about 1+ inch towards the passenger side. What are the ramifications if i bolt this up? I'm imagine the transfer case on the 4wd had the axle pushed out ...
by citrus3000psi
Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: advice on wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 2582

I feel your pain on lack of wiring write ups. I wanted to keep my setup as oem and removeable as possible.

I found a donor ram 50 at the junk and ripped it fusebox out. I ripped the pins out so I could add more fuses into my current fusebox. I ran the fuel pump, ecu, etc to these. There were also ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: Check Engine Light
Replies: 3
Views: 6596

I have a palm emulator on an old laptop that I can use, I forget the software that it runs.

However I did what you just said already, I hooked up a light and read the ecu diag codes sucessfully. I just wondered why I couldn't get the CEL light to turn on, even on initial power and ignition.
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Throttle body on backwards?
Replies: 9
Views: 4418

Pictures added.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Throttle body on backwards?
Replies: 9
Views: 4418

I know I can eliminate the coolant pipes. Maybe pictures will make more sense of what im trying to do...

Picture one:

http://dansprojects.webconnectivityllc.com/Images/4g63TB/IMG_0031.jpg


This is how the TB normally mounts to the intake, imagine the intake flange on the right side. I want to ...
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Swap Electrical
Topic: Check Engine Light
Replies: 3
Views: 6596

Check Engine Light

On the ecu what does it output, +12, -12? Reason I ask, I tested my ecu the other day, and couldn't get any volts out of it. My diag wire works, i can read codes off of it, so I know the ecu is booting and working.

But still can't get anyhing out of the CEL, any ideas?
by citrus3000psi
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Throttle body on backwards?
Replies: 9
Views: 4418

Imagine keeping the faic always at the bottom. And rotating the t-body 180 degrees on the x-axis. The coolant pipes face away from the motor when normal, and face the engine when flipped around.
by citrus3000psi
Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Throttle body on backwards?
Replies: 9
Views: 4418

Throttle body on backwards?

Might be a really retarded question.
But Im going to be keeping the stock intake with the inlet flipped. The throttle body seems to fit better flipped. The water lines meet up better and the throttle linkage seems to be in a better position, and not to mention it hides that bulky FAIC at the bottom ...
by citrus3000psi
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: water cooling for turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 2523

I welded a bung fitting on the metal pipe that goes right below the exhaust. Makes for a short connection piece. (AN hoses are insane in price.) I then ran a line from the otherside of the turbo to my front mounted thermostat.
by citrus3000psi
Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: water flow in head when thermostat closed
Replies: 11
Views: 8401

Hopefully I'm saying this right...

The bypass is the metal tube that goes underneight the exhaust manifold. There is a suction on this pipe not pressure. So this sucks coolant through the heatercore and the heatercore should be connected to the high pressure side just below the thermostat.
by citrus3000psi
Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: 4G64 destroker
Replies: 5
Views: 5450

I'd be more concerned about what tranny you'll be using..

High reving motors are a blast to drive. My ITR fuel cuts at 10k. And with shortened gearing (5th gear is 1:1) its just awesome. However running on the interstate around 80mph im sitting at over 5k.
by citrus3000psi
Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: headgasket choice for high comp twincam 4g64 na?
Replies: 6
Views: 3951

cali wrote:why not the mitsu oem MLS gasket?
+1
by citrus3000psi
Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: 1987 Hyundai Pony M90 build
Replies: 6
Views: 8218

Jed118 wrote:Does anyone know how to calculate the amount of boost based on the pulley diameters?
This as all the info you need.

http://www.planetsoarer.com/boost/boost.htm
by citrus3000psi
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Elmer Fudd...on da hunt.
Replies: 31
Views: 17965

Professor Quest wrote:
Btw...why are you into cartoons? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Michael Bay is into them.
by citrus3000psi
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Elmer Fudd...on da hunt.
Replies: 31
Views: 17965

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: spelling? Only one? :lol:

1000*F? Close. More like 1200*F.

Now...what is the typical temp of the COMBUSTION? (assuming correct A/F ratio, WFO)

"Ahh profressor, I have a mechanical egineering degree so we can have a little ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: CAS/firewall interference?
Replies: 7
Views: 3258

It will fit. However the 91 and up cas connector will come in contact with the heater core pipe. if you get one from a 90 it has a pig tail harness on the bottom. firewall clearance on my truck (green top cas) was about quarter inch with the motor in the stock location.
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: Elmer Fudd...on da hunt.
Replies: 31
Views: 17965

It is very common to hear about misguided ideas.

Maybe you need to study:
In-audible detonation
Pre-detonation
detonation
flash-points
and about a dozen other studies the firmly suggest.....COOL YOUR PISTONS VIA SQUIRTERS!

Guys that have NEVER used a Acetylene & Oxygen TORCH have NO CLUE of ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:56 pm
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:

Most people that upgrade to forged internals block off the squirters.

They say the fordged parts can handle the heat and since Heat = Power then that makes sense why they do it.

If your ...
by citrus3000psi
Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: turbo oil feed from head thread size
Replies: 3
Views: 2406

I wouldn't use a bolt. I would use an allen screw with some threadlocker on it.

Oh the size is M10 x 1.25
by citrus3000psi
Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: D50 trans power handling.
Replies: 55
Views: 44552

Soooo we have two different 4G63s out there. SOHC & DOHC. :?


There are 4g63 wideblocks and 4g63 Narrow blocks. The only known KM132 that has a narrow block bell housing pattern came off a 2.0 MightyMax/D50 all others use the wideblock.


The question still remains: What year/make/model is ...
by citrus3000psi
Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: D50 trans power handling.
Replies: 55
Views: 44552

89coltgt wrote:
citrus3000psi wrote:All 2.0 were narrowblocks. Anything else is a wideblock.
They made some wideblock g63b(2.0) engines, they also made narrowblock 2.4 engines, they were not installed in a rwd from the factory.
sorry to post up wrong information, i thought we were referring to 4g motors.
by citrus3000psi
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: D50 trans power handling.
Replies: 55
Views: 44552

All 2.0 were narrowblocks. Anything else is a wideblock.

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