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How do the TPS Tec and Venom 400 work?
The TPS Tec and Venom 400 are both electronic 'hacks' that plug into various sensors, and work quite...
 01-24-2005 |
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What about underdrive pulleys?
Lightened pulleys underdrive the accessories driven by the drive belt by changing the diameter of th...
 01-01-2004 |
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What about aftermarket engine/transmission mounts?
If you've ever watched your engine move around in the engine bay when you blip the throttle, you kno...
01-01-2004 |
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How much can I over-bore the existing engine?
It really depends on how much work you're looking to do. Mantapart has a 2.6L stroker kit available ...
03-18-2006 |
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What about changing the head/compression?
It is possible to mate a 2.3L engine head with a 2.4L block, but it is not a direct bolt-on installa...
01-01-2004 |
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How does the 2.3L HO engine put out 180hp?
No balance shafts, 10:1 compression pistons (2.4 have 9.5:1), Differnet camshafts, Smaller pulley, B...
01-01-2004 |
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Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge Installation
(This installation is for the 2.4L LD9 engine)
Parts Required
Brass Adapters
1 1/8" male to 1/4...
01-31-2005 |
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Exhaust theory and design
Dispelling the "backpressure" myth...
The following excerpts are from Jay Kavanaugh, a turbosystems...
04-28-2005 |
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Is my car OBD1 or OBD2?
OBD = On Board Diagnostics
All J-cars up to 1994 are OBD1.
Most J-cars in 1995 are OBD1; 2.3L man...
05-16-2005 |
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Can I swap a different engine into my car?
Yes, absolutely. The limiting factors are usually cost and time, followed by availability of parts a...
12-27-2005 |
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Can I chip my car?
Yes and no, depending on the year of your car.
Any first or second gen J-body can be "chipped" by r...
(not rated) 12-27-2005 |
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Where is my ECU located?
The ECU or PCM or engine computer (whatever you want to call it) location varies from year to year.
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(not rated) 12-27-2005 |
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How do I swap an Ecotec engine into my 95-99 J-body?
Basically, you gut the entire car down to the frame and swap everything over. Did I say everything? ...
01-10-2006 |
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What are the "secret cams"?
The "secret cam swap" for the 96-02 2.4L Twin Cam (LD9) motor was pioneered back in 2001 by a few gu...
12-03-2006 |
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What is the top speed of a J-body?
Third-gen J-body cars have an electronic limiter that limits them to 108 MPH or 178 KM/H.
Of course...
03-18-2006 |
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Alcohol/water injection
Well there seems to be alot of guys getting into the alcohol stuff so i put this togeather for you g...
05-30-2006 |
