http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/-t1.htm Got a tech article to share? Post it here. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:53:28 GMT 10 http://headgazket.com/header1.jpg http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/-t1.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-b2200-to-b2000-solid-lifter-conversion-t293.htm dropped90 okay this is a how-to on how to swap out your old tired ticking hydraulic lifters to the wonderful adjustable quite solid lifters. 1st step. put your b2000 head on your work bench 2nd step. pull the rocker arm assembly off and lay it to the side 3rd step. pull out the cam. 4th step. inspect the cam and rockers for gouges or deep scratches or things not suitable to put in your engine 5th step. go out to your 2200 engine and make sure your engine's number ... Member Tech Articles Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:06:01 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-b2200-to-b2000-solid-lifter-conversion-t293.htm#4067 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-b2200-to-b2000-solid-lifter-conversion-t293.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/more-pictures-in-the-gallerys-t662.htm Fluffy-Black-Bunny
So Says The Bunny!]]> Member Tech Articles Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:53:28 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/more-pictures-in-the-gallerys-t662.htm#8618 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/more-pictures-in-the-gallerys-t662.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/sound-deadening-on-the-cheap-t635.htm Byron so.. u wanna deaden your ride but dont have the cash to drop on dynamat... here's a low cost option that I have seen and hear is working quite great.each roll covers 25 sq ft, and costs around $15 a roll. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=154017-81326-PS625&detail=&lpage=none Member Tech Articles Wed, 06 May 2009 03:07:58 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/sound-deadening-on-the-cheap-t635.htm#8121 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/sound-deadening-on-the-cheap-t635.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-calc-t632.htm Byron http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html]]> Member Tech Articles Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:32:00 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-calc-t632.htm#8073 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-calc-t632.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dsm-mitsi-eclipse-talon-injectors-in-a-honda-engine-t602.htm Byron
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/tech_projects/dsm_injectors/]]> Member Tech Articles Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:56:01 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dsm-mitsi-eclipse-talon-injectors-in-a-honda-engine-t602.htm#7737 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dsm-mitsi-eclipse-talon-injectors-in-a-honda-engine-t602.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/honda-ecu-chipping-tuning-t599.htm Byron Below is a link I found to a pretty thorough write up on Honda ECU chipping. Lots of info here: http://www.getglitched.com/pgmfiwiki/www.pgmfi.org/twiki/bin/view/Library/WebHome.html Tuning supplies: http://www.xenocron.com/catalog/index.php Member Tech Articles Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:16:13 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/honda-ecu-chipping-tuning-t599.htm#7700 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/honda-ecu-chipping-tuning-t599.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/suicide-hood-t590.htm roadracer first, the first aprt was taken from another forum. i did add my 2 cents, and what i did. Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Suicide hood........ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok everyone here is my how to, its simple and does not take much time to do. Before you start this remeber this is only a how to, I nor this bourd will be responsible for the outcome of this project. Use safty equipment when applicable. ... Member Tech Articles Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:23:37 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/suicide-hood-t590.htm#7513 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/suicide-hood-t590.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/speaker-plates-t583.htm Byron If you need a special speaker adapter plate for your stereo installation, take a look at this website: www.car-speaker-adapters.com I bought a set from them for my crx si. These things fit like a glove. The owner is really cool too and followed up to be sure I was happy with my purchase. You don't see much of that any more.. Check'm out. Member Tech Articles Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:37:07 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/speaker-plates-t583.htm#7427 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/speaker-plates-t583.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/low-budget-paint-job-t567.htm Byron I saw this on another forum.. It appears to work, but the painter in me is skeptical. A Roller Paint job! Read the entire thread... it's interesting. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1 Member Tech Articles Sat, 03 May 2008 21:55:01 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/low-budget-paint-job-t567.htm#7229 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/low-budget-paint-job-t567.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/junk-yard-turbo-list-t561.htm Byron Junkyard Turbo List AUDI-Europe 200 88 2.2L KKK K26 AUDI-Europe 200 88-91 2.2L KKK K24 AUDI-Europe 200 Quattro 91 2.2L KKK K24 AUDI-Europe 5000 80-88 2.2L KKK K26 AUDI-Europe 5000 Diesel 2.0L 88 KKK K24 AUDI-Europe 5000 Quattro 82-88 2.2L KKK K26 AUDI-Europe S4 Quattro 92-94 2.2L KKK K24 AUDI-Europe S4 Biturbo/tt-180 99 2.7L/1.8L KKK K03 AUDI-Europe TT-225hp 99 1.8L KKK K04 AUDI A3, A4, A6, Cabriolet 1.8L,/1.9L diesel GAR GT-15 BMW ... Member Tech Articles Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:45:32 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/junk-yard-turbo-list-t561.htm#7180 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/junk-yard-turbo-list-t561.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbo-compressor-maps-t552.htm Byron I found this article and thought it would be good to link to.. This page breaks down compressor maps, and offers calculators. Great page. http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/turbotech.html Additionally, this is a good source as well: http://www.automotivearticles.com/Turbo_Selection.shtml Member Tech Articles Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:23:49 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbo-compressor-maps-t552.htm#7105 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbo-compressor-maps-t552.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/conventional-vs-synthetic-oil-t519.htm Byron Conventional Oil vs Synthetic ---Thought you all might wanna read this. Found on searchwarp.com: One central argument between car enthusiasts and on Internet car forums alike is what oil is better for your car, synthetic or conventional. Before synthetic oils became available for regular automobiles, the argument centered solely on brand types and weight. But now, with the advent of these synthetics all over the market, what is truly the best choice for your engine? Let’s explore both ... Member Tech Articles Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:09:09 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/conventional-vs-synthetic-oil-t519.htm#6794 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/conventional-vs-synthetic-oil-t519.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-fiberglass-and-paint-interior-t282.htm alittlelow This is my first contribution to the site. So here it goes. I'm gonna start with the dash. DA and sand with 80 grit sand paper to ruff up the surface. Then decide what you want to shave by covering with fleece and securing with staples. Then lay your fiberglass resin, followed by two more layers of chopped fiberglass matt with resin for added strenth. Smooth out the fiberglass and lay Duraglass short hair fiberglass body filler to make it level. Then just use Poly-Flex (by evercoat) for the bodyfiller. ... Member Tech Articles Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:37:44 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-fiberglass-and-paint-interior-t282.htm#3991 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-fiberglass-and-paint-interior-t282.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/air-compressor-fill-rate-calculator-t50.htm DevB22
http://www.landisusa.com/ultracalc.swf



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:46:08 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/air-compressor-fill-rate-calculator-t50.htm#210 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/air-compressor-fill-rate-calculator-t50.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/body-dropping-t12.htm Byron Here is a write up I found on SSM. Enjoy. Below is what is needed to do a 2 ½-inch body drop on an 86 through 93 Mazda B Series truck. First off remove your wheel and tire combination from all 4 corners and take the tension off the suspension by removing the shocks, torsion bars, airbags or whatever you have for a front and rear suspension. Place two 2x4’s the width of your truck, one under the front portion of the cab and the other under the rear portion of the cab (in front and behind ... Member Tech Articles Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:00:47 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/body-dropping-t12.htm#36 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/body-dropping-t12.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/pressure-washing-t45.htm dropped90 pressure washing your vehicle everynow and then works great. it helps to break up the inbedded dirt and grease in your cars finish. make sure not to have temp or pressure up to high or it will damage the finish. pressure washing your engine is sort of tricky to do if you have never done it before. if you do try and attempt, there are things that must stay dry. make sure that carbureator or tb is sealed up, distributor, and fuses, and probably something else that im leaving out. make ... Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:09:11 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/pressure-washing-t45.htm#167 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/pressure-washing-t45.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/c-notch-install-t320.htm roadracer remove the four bed bolts on each side. remove taillights remove wiring underneath that is attached to the bed. remove four screws holding the filler neck inside the door. remove the one bolt that holds the filler neck inside the fender wells. get a friend to remove the bed. once the bed is off, it will be helpful to remove the tank. that depends on what you plan on doing. remove the lines from the tank. i found it helpful to mark them for their location as you pull them off. also, ... Member Tech Articles Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:45:09 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/c-notch-install-t320.htm#4369 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/c-notch-install-t320.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/buffing-head-lights-t58.htm dropped90 my girls cars headlights are in terrible shape and i know you can buff them back to shine and get all that crap off of them. what is the best way of doing this? Member Tech Articles Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:42:22 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/buffing-head-lights-t58.htm#254 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/buffing-head-lights-t58.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-size-calculator-t54.htm DevB22
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


Dev

]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:07:52 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-size-calculator-t54.htm#217 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/tire-size-calculator-t54.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-pinion-angle-t53.htm DevB22
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/91758/


Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:06:37 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-pinion-angle-t53.htm#216 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-pinion-angle-t53.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-smc-valve-cleaning-t51.htm DevB22
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/smc-valve-cleaning-how-to-237585/


Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:48:17 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-smc-valve-cleaning-t51.htm#211 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-smc-valve-cleaning-t51.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-single-compressor-wiring-t42.htm DevB22



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:04:47 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-single-compressor-wiring-t42.htm#133 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-single-compressor-wiring-t42.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/led-calculator-t52.htm DevB22
http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:50:15 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/led-calculator-t52.htm#212 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/led-calculator-t52.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/fuel-cell-plumbing-t49.htm DevB22 Check out the link below, it should help you out with any questions regarding the plumbing of your Fuel Cell! If not then shoot me a PM, I will be happy to help! http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/system.php Dev Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:42:57 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/fuel-cell-plumbing-t49.htm#209 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/fuel-cell-plumbing-t49.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dot-approved-vs-home-depot-fittings-t48.htm DevB22
http://www.whynotfab.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2551

Should answer all your questions about spending that extra dollar to get the good fittings!



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:40:34 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dot-approved-vs-home-depot-fittings-t48.htm#207 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/dot-approved-vs-home-depot-fittings-t48.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-6-valve-plumbing-t38.htm DevB22


Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:48:55 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-6-valve-plumbing-t38.htm#96 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-6-valve-plumbing-t38.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-8-valve-plumbing-t37.htm DevB22


Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:47:49 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-8-valve-plumbing-t37.htm#95 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-8-valve-plumbing-t37.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-dual-compressor-wiring-t40.htm DevB22



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:53:25 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-dual-compressor-wiring-t40.htm#98 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-dual-compressor-wiring-t40.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-battery-wiring-t41.htm DevB22


***Wiring may vary for different vehicles



Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:02:02 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-battery-wiring-t41.htm#132 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-battery-wiring-t41.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-switchbox-wiring-t39.htm DevB22


Dev ]]> Member Tech Articles Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:50:08 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-switchbox-wiring-t39.htm#97 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/how-to-switchbox-wiring-t39.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/car-wash-t13.htm Byron ]]> Member Tech Articles Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:01:39 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/car-wash-t13.htm#37 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/car-wash-t13.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/static-lowering-options-t9.htm Byron Front Suspension Lowering Options Drop Coils This is a common way to lower many trucks. Drop coils can provide 1-3 inch drop depending on the brand and size of coil you choose. Although coils are easy to install, the lower you go, the worse your spring rate will become, in most cases. The only drawback from using drop coils is the fact that it will cause a more harsh ride. Although it's not terrible, you will feel the difference. Flipped Ball Joints Often performed on import ... Member Tech Articles Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:04:54 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/static-lowering-options-t9.htm#33 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/static-lowering-options-t9.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mitsi-turbo-specs-t22.htm Byron Many Mitsi turbos are used for home grown builds, so I thought I'd post up a few specs I fould on the factory turbos: Mitsubishi OEM Turbo Specifications Flow Rates @ 15psi: TDO4-9B-6CM2 265 CFM TDO5-12A-8CM2 320 CFM TDO4-13G-5CM2 360 CFM TEO4-13C-6CM2 360 CFM TDO4L-13G-6CM2 360 CFM TDO4L-15C-8.5CM2 390 CFM TDO5H-14B-6CM2 405 CFM TDO5H-14G-8CM2 465 CFM TDO5H-16G-7CM2 505 CFM TDO5H-16G-10CM2 505 CFM TDO6-17C-8CM2 550 CFM TDO6H-20G-14CM2 650 CFM TDO7S-25G-17CM2 ... Member Tech Articles Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:00:47 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mitsi-turbo-specs-t22.htm#46 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mitsi-turbo-specs-t22.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mazda-fe-and-f2-block-references-t23.htm Byron http://www.mazdatruckin.com
and
http://www.mx6.com

Both sites cover the FE and F2 blocks and outline mods that can be performed]]> Member Tech Articles Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:05:44 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mazda-fe-and-f2-block-references-t23.htm#47 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/mazda-fe-and-f2-block-references-t23.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/diy-boost-controler-t21.htm Byron Thought I'd pass it along.

DIY Boost Controler.
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/mbc.html

Try it and see if it works.]]> Member Tech Articles Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:52:15 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/diy-boost-controler-t21.htm#45 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/diy-boost-controler-t21.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/picking-the-right-injector-t20.htm Byron
http://www.rceng.com/technical.htm]]> Member Tech Articles Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:47:30 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/picking-the-right-injector-t20.htm#44 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/picking-the-right-injector-t20.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbocharging-101-t19.htm Byron Need to read up on turbo's? Visit: http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/turbo_systems_tech_center.html Garrett is one of the leaders in turbo set ups and they posted a Turbo 101 type section on their site. Required reading for those interested in boosting their ride. Member Tech Articles Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:42:27 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbocharging-101-t19.htm#43 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/turbocharging-101-t19.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/calculating-fuel-capacity-t11.htm Byron Building a fuel cell or airtank? Want to know the volume by gallons? To calculate the volume of a square area; multiply the height x width x length to get the total cubic inches. A gallon contains 231 cubic inches, so divide your total cubic inches by 231 to get your total volume in gallons. Example: 12'' wide by 12'' long by 12'' tall contains 1728 cubic inches. Now, divide that by 231 to get 7.48 gallons. Length x Width x Height / 231 = Vol in Gal Member Tech Articles Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:50:33 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/calculating-fuel-capacity-t11.htm#35 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/calculating-fuel-capacity-t11.htm http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/engine-break-in-t10.htm Byron Hey all, Thought I'd post up a link to some great engine break in proceedures. I have used this method and it does appear to work. I have heard of others using this as well, and the ones I have spoken with also claim it works. Read it for your self, and see what you think. Overview of what you are about to read: 1- After a complete engine warm up - Run it hard in the first 20 miles. Hard throttle bursts in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, as well as hard deceleration. The main point here ... Member Tech Articles Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:25:18 GMT http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/engine-break-in-t10.htm#34 http://dropculture.forumotion.com/member-tech-articles-f10/engine-break-in-t10.htm