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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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[QUOTE=croninc;656352]This thread is not for asking questions, [QUOTE]
 
Old Jul 26, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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whenever you remove your valve cover make sure to wipe down the area where the gasket meets or you'll get a sloow messy leak, nothing to hurt performance but it looks like sh!*

edit: also, take off the four gunk spots and reseal em with some liquid gasket. I used Hondabond HT, works great
 
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by lement92
how much would you suggest advancing? and, i'm pretty new at anything performance, how would i go about doing it?


There are three bolts that hold the distributor to the motor. Just loosen them up enough so that you can wiggle the distributor and listen to the motor you will know when it to much and when its okay.
 
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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These are nice trips and tricks that can be used
 

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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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TIP: if you’re looking for a cheap exhaust, just take off your muffler and run a pipe to the back. you will get a deep but not obnoxious sound, with gaining a few hp.
mine corroded off and haven’t had one for a year, I wouldn’t recommend this to all you socal guys =0
 
Old Dec 21, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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TIP: Dont go by what you read on box's. If the intake says it gains you 10HP, then look online for proof by other people, they do have dyno tests for products
 
Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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When puting your valve cover on apply pressure on your ratchet or wrench with your index finger only so you don't over tighten it and snap it off like I did. Also never work on your car when your pissed lol
 

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by project91
When puting your valve cover on apply pressure on your ratchet or wrench with your index finger only so you don't over tighten it and snap it off like I did. Also never work on your car when your pissed lol
dude, torque wrench
lol
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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Always start nuts and bolts by hand. They should go on smoothly without a lot of fight. Then hit it with the impact gun. Cross threaded bolts and studs aren't fun to deal with.
 



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