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supramacist · 04-07-2007, 03:27 AM

Right on..., we are definitley on the same page and thanks for the insight. Dually noted. I have the timing belt and just ordered the idle tensioner pully. The parts guys at my dealer ship are dolts. But I'll get them squared away.

I actually had a machined edge and a feeler gauge and I lapped my block ever so slightly and the head is definitley plained. No disrespect but the HKS stopper 2.mm should make this thing run nice and hopefully for a long time to come.

I will tear out the engine and the tranny and rebuild it from the bottom up next time if this doesn't get it done. I have been utterly gentle with all of my applications and or modifications. I only want 50hp over stock and I think I will get that.

I figure on an 8th mile track I need to hit 85 or 90mph to even have a shot at a good time and I think I can make that happen and that will be enough for me.

Don't go thinking I am not happy for your responce because I am and I know you have always given me sound advice. I'm going for bullet proof on my na. I need this car on the road to start paying for all I have vested into it.

mrnickleye · 04-07-2007, 06:09 PM

I know what you mean. I drive mine everywhere, and I want it to last for a few years. Before I did HG, I spent 2 months researching it out on the net, and gathering all the parts for the best price (without sacrificing quality).

All the parts (hoses, belts, gaskets, 'everything') cost me $400 (shop discount of course). The machine shop work cost $400.

your quote: I actually had a machined edge and a feeler gauge and I lapped my block ever so slightly and the head is definitley plained. No disrespect but the HKS stopper 2.mm should make this thing run nice and hopefully for a long time to come.

I think it should work fine, as you payed attention to the block. Also, I've read that the 'stopper' gasket makes a good seal.

supramacist · 04-07-2007, 08:40 PM

I don't cut corners on parts not in the least, no matter what my wife says..., LOL.

Thanks for the back up thought process there. It's nice not to get get a bunch of off topic banter.

Everyone seems cool here. I may hang around for a while if no one minds.

04-07-2007, 03:27 AM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Right on..., we are definitley on the same page and thanks for the insight. Dually noted. I have the timing belt and just ordered the idle tensioner pully. The parts guys at my dealer ship are dolts. But I'll get them squared away. I actually had a machined edge and a feeler gauge and I lapped my block ever so slightly and the head is definitley plained. No disrespect but the HKS stopper 2.mm should make this thing run nice and hopefully for a long time to come. I will tear out the engine and the tranny and rebuild it from the bottom up next time if this doesn't get it done. I have been utterly gentle with all of my applications and or modifications. I only want 50hp over stock and I think I will get that. I figure on an 8th mile track I need to hit 85 or 90mph to even have a shot at a good time and I think I can make that happen and that will be enough for me. Don't go thinking I am not happy for your responce because I am and I know you have always given me sound advice. I'm going for bullet proof on my na. I need this car on the road to start paying for all I have vested into it. Last edited by supramacist; 04-07-2007 at 05:34 AM.

04-07-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	I know what you mean. I drive mine everywhere, and I want it to last for a few years. Before I did HG, I spent 2 months researching it out on the net, and gathering all the parts for the best price (without sacrificing quality). All the parts (hoses, belts, gaskets, 'everything') cost me $400 (shop discount of course). The machine shop work cost $400. your quote: I actually had a machined edge and a feeler gauge and I lapped my block ever so slightly and the head is definitley plained. No disrespect but the HKS stopper 2.mm should make this thing run nice and hopefully for a long time to come. I think it should work fine, as you payed attention to the block. Also, I've read that the 'stopper' gasket makes a good seal. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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04-07-2007, 08:40 PM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I don't cut corners on parts not in the least, no matter what my wife says..., LOL. Thanks for the back up thought process there. It's nice not to get get a bunch of off topic banter. Everyone seems cool here. I may hang around for a while if no one minds.