Yeah, ryan is still mistaking the normal, CAI amplified VSV valve ticking noise at idle... CorollaULEV is experiencing a light rattling noise under...
Stick to the recommended 30 PSI. More pressure has a negative effect on ride and handling, and will cause uneven wear.
Pinging (pre-ignition) only occurs under load, at low to medium RPM'S. Your VSV ticking noise has already been explained here;topic 8167
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Removing strut assembly, and reinstalling with shorter coils will affect toe-out and camber. You can't get away from an alignment adjustment to...
A set of Energy Suspension urethane sway bar bushings (15/16" (24 mm) #9,5109) really helped improve sway bar performance and reduced body...
The vibration at idle does diminish considerably after a few hundred miles, to the point where I barely notice it, even when idle settles down to...
Check for proper PCV valve operation... Pinching the hose between the valve and vaccum source should cause idle to drop slightly. You might want to...
Which gas brand and octane rating are you using? Have you tried 91octane? Is it pinging or really knocking? What's your elevation (above sea level)?
The ticking sound comes from your VSV (vaccum switching valve). Your CAI (not CIA) makes it louder. I wrapped my VSV in insulating foam tape and can...
I haven't installed CT's Monroe pads yet but they should be at least as good as the OEM's. They're still on special till next Friday... Slotting or...
14" steel wheels are not supposed to fit. They switched to 15" wheels in 2003 to accomodate larger front brakes.
Right on... You were pushing oil in your intake manifold through your crankcase ventilation system (PCV). You might wanna check for oil accumulation,...
There was a great difference doing all the TB (+coolant bypass), intake manifold and the intake ports. Power gain was greater than with the CAI. Low...
I will get the same benefit from my ASP pulley. UR's crank pulley has the same underdrive and is only marginally lighter since it's drilled, and...
I tapered in about an inch deep. With my rotary tool, flexible extension and coarse flap wheel, I also removed ridges from down in the 2 outer...
My vote's in too...
Ya, I also did the TB coolant bypass with a simple piece of 3/8" OD copper tubing. I did all my intake mods in one shot. I've had no problems with it...
Cool... I also removed the square lump on the TB's inlet side, smooth bored and polished inlet and outlet side, and smoothed down the butterfly shaft...
Canadian Tire has the Monroe premium quality brake pads on sale at 25% off this week till Friday. I just got my set for $47.43 (Cdn $) tax included....
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