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  1. Re: Misfire and boggs down when cold, 98 4runner v6

    Pull off your coil packs and try looking for water/rust traces or carbon arcing on the boots.
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    Re: What welders do you all use?

    I finally pulled the trigger on a 3 in 1 machine (MIG, TIG and Arc) from Thermal Arc and man is it nice to use. Only touble is that up in Canada getting large gas cylinders filled without a lease is...
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    Re: Stuck Brake Pedal

    Here's a few photos for you that should help with that.

    You can replace it but I would see if you can free it up a bit first with some PB blaster and compressed air (remember it works on vacuum so...
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    X2

    I agree, sounds like either the changes aren't being made to the ECU (sounds likely since once you take it off, the pinging stops) or you have some heavy carbon buildup (which a water/meth...
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    Re: URD short shifter and gear whine.

    Matt, that definitely sounds like either something isn't aligned right or it's rubbing somewhere. The whine usually comes from gear noise due to something not allowing them to fully seat properly....
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    Re: 3G 4runner brake issues

    Have you power bled your brakes yet? If not, I would start with that first and make 100% sure you have all the air out of the system.

    DIY power bleeder:...
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    Re: now SC'd

    Happy to help Ken, hopefully we'll get a Youtube video of your smokeshow later. :D There is an option with the controller I linked to for being able to make it progressive on with pump pressure (it...
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    Re: now SC'd

    X2

    On a roots type blower it's actually very beneficial to the system to be spraying water/meth in there because it increases efficiency for several reasons (better sealing, cools air charge,...
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    Nice 4runner burnout video, too bad he's only got one wheel going but still cool. Looks like he's got a bunch of good videos on water/meth injection setup/tuning on the 4runner too. Interesting thing...
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    Re: I hate the cold

    When I lived in AZ we used to drive down to Puerto PeƱasco regularly and had a great time (I remember being surprised how cheap stuff was), but I was young and bulletproof then. :D Given all the...
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    Re: now SC'd

    I'm looking at using it on my diesel to get some additional intercooling for the turbo and to lower my exhaust temps (in a gas motor you'd see knock, diesels just melt parts :laugh:). When I tow...
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    Re: now SC'd

    Are you looking at using boost pressure or exhaust temp (or both) to control spark knock with your water/meth setup?
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    Re: Our new popup camper

    Whoa, that's pretty sweet!
  14. Re: Towing Brake Controllers. Advice/Opinions.

    If that's the one you got Steve, you'll love it no matter what size trailer you're pulling. I hate the ones that aren't porportional because they either don't give you enough braking on the highway...
  15. Re: Towing Brake Controllers. Advice/Opinions.

    Old thread and not sure what you finally got Chris, but I run a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 porportional controller that I really like.
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    Re: Help on CEL p1457 with my Honda Civic

    Just wanted to follow up as well. I finally spent the money to replace the EVAP canister, purge valve and the bypass valve for around $170 total parts (thanks to Majestic Honda). Happy to say that I...
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    Re: Contemplating a re-gear...

    Not surprised by the change but glad Rnady's did a good job for you.
    I wish we had one local up here too!
  18. Thread: first mods

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    Re: first mods

    If you want a mild setup then you can try what I did in my signature.

    If you want to go a little higher, then go with a Sonoran Steel 7.2 lift:
    http://www.sonoransteel.com/
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    Re: Contemplating a re-gear...

    Randy's is about the best place around to get gears done (not cheap but they do a good job).

    You can also try these guys: www.justdifferentials.com
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    Re: California emissions values

    Sorry can't help you out, we have no emissions testing requirements up here. :D
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    Re: 3rd Gen 4Runner Frame Rust Issues...

    Yeah, my frame is starting to get some good rust on it now, not rotted yet but on the way. They just use crazy amounts of salt and sand up here so not much stands a chance of coming out unscathed.
  22. Re: What's a fair price for 5 star rims in good condition?

    Around $200-300 would be a good selling price to move those rims.
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    Re: Coolant loss on a 5VZ

    Red = Concentrate => Flush every 2-3 years
    Pink = Premixed => Flush every 5-6 years

    Just get 2 gallons of the pink, flush, refill and be done with it.

    You can replace your radiator cap, but...
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    Re: Coolant loss on a 5VZ

    I do agree it's alot closer than I've seen for many in the past, but there's no indication it's actually a clone for the Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (the SLL is OAT which contains no silicates...
  25. Thread: exhaust

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    Re: exhaust

    Just stick with the stock exhaust and work on other things to improve your MPG.
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