my new DSM

hey guys, i just got a my slef another GST Spyder :) , my digital cam is not working so i had to use my phone for a pic!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/271918image_0.jpg
anyways, it doesnt seem as quick as my 96 did? but all i had done to the 96 was a fidanza flywheel and a cheep exedy clutch??

i was thinking of buying a boost gage and see how much boost its boosting at!, but would that tell me if its leaking boost too or no?

im getting the timing belt replaced too, cus it has 99k on it an the guy never did the timing belt!!! should i get the blue timing belt my Gredy??http://www.greddy.com/prod_extreme_timing_belt.htm
it says its for the 4g63 but it says evo, no eclipse??

thanx

Congrats on the car, it looks nice.

A boost gauge is a good first mod, especially if you're trying to diagnose boost issues, but you could also borrow one if need be.

Regarding the timing belt, do not buy the blue greddy one, even if you find it cheaper than OEM. All those kevlar whatever belts are crap, stick to the OEM timing belt, and get it done immediately. Your timing belt is WAY past due, you're lucky it hasn't snapped yet.

The boost gauge could tell you if you'r leaking. But if you really want to know, go to Home Depot and get an air tank (~$40 IIRC), then get a pvc end cap, 2 band clamps, a bike tire valve, and a pieve of rubber tubing. I think it's explained on VFAQ.

It might not seem as fast because of the mileage. Use some Sea Foam or equivelent to get rid of all the carbon deposits in the engine. You could do a compression and a leak down test too.

Use some Sea Foam or equivelent to get rid of all the carbon deposits in the engine.

Question about Seafoam:

I sprayed some into my cavaliers intake tube, and not as much smoke came out as I thought would....Can it be sent through the intake tube via spray, or must it be through a PVC valve/brake booster line?

Question about Seafoam:

I sprayed some into my cavaliers intake tube, and not as much smoke came out as I thought would....Can it be sent through the intake tube via spray, or must it be through a PVC valve/brake booster line?
I haven't personally used it, but from what I've read you can use any vaccum line or the brake booster hose. Funny story with the brake booster hose on my last car. I thought it was a coolant hose and hooked a garden hose to it to flush my system. Ended up costing me over $1000 to get it fixed after water started spewing out my tailpipe. :mad:

Lots of good info on Seafoam here (10 whole pages!):
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123649&highlight=seafoam

Funny story with the brake booster hose on my last car. I thought it was a coolant hose and hooked a garden hose to it to flush my system. Ended up costing me over $1000 to get it fixed after water started spewing out my tailpipe. :mad:
:eek2: WTF??

IMO stay oem on the timing belt, nothing beats having the oem one