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[ForcedFirebird]

Check that you do have OEM shafts. You will see GKN or Lobro stamped onto the CV. Also, the OEM shaft will have the "bamboo knot" in the center. GKN replacement shafts are the same diameter...

[ForcedFirebird]

I would feel safe using re-drilled stock hubs, so long as they are decent quality. SKF and FAG are my go-to.

It's the clamping force of the hub to wheel that holds the assembly together,...

[ForcedFirebird]

Bearing knock comes from the crank to bearing clearance being too large. If all the bearings looks perfect, I can assure you that was NOT the noise. Bearing knock means that bearing was wayyyyy to far...

[ForcedFirebird]

To say this inflation has been building up isn't entirely true. From 2020-2022 the US "printed" 28% more money (10% just in 2020 alone $44.9t to $50.3t). What did everyone think was going to...

[ForcedFirebird]

9lives has been a staple in the racing community for a while. Worth the price tag if you want to be competitive.

[ForcedFirebird]

It's no secret anymore.

A bone stock m20 with head studs, running e85-e100, and a 6266 turbo will absolutely put down 500whp at a mere 18psi. Just keep in mind, the power curve is going to...

[ForcedFirebird]

Correct. Email or call the shop is best. 954-786-3100 (voip, so leave a message) or John@m20guru.com...

[ForcedFirebird]

The viscous won't hold ~300lbft of torque.

[ForcedFirebird]

Remove the proportioning valve and you have the two female threads left in the master, just like any other car. The e90 didn't come with LSD and the ABS system actually will put the brakes on the spinning...

[ForcedFirebird]

I had to leave social media of all kinds. Haven't signed in FB for about 2yr? Times got tough, was falling behind on orders (as you know), staff left, and parts are getting hard to find. Had to put the...

[ForcedFirebird]

Left r3v for almost 2yr, and no-one wants to talk about the interesting/technical stuff. :(

I sold several installation tools, and am now making bearings from bronze since they have been...

[ForcedFirebird]

Swap in the gear set to a typical clutch pack RWD diff case? Welding a diff sucks for anything but drift/drag racing.

[ForcedFirebird]

This thread aged well. How's buyer remorse on Brandon?

Orange man was a narcissistic mean tweeter, but not sure about the rest of you, I actually miss 2020. The funny memes and clips were...

[ForcedFirebird]

If you don't pin poly/plastic CAB's with a set screw, they rotate during use....

[ForcedFirebird]

I believe it's the later ones? Typically with a larger Giubo. My 9/85 had the heavy single mass and was a direct swap. I know for a fact I did an 88 seta for a customer at work. He had the large Giubo,...

[ForcedFirebird]

What year is your car? Dual mass is fairly rare. Most eta came with the heaver single mass. Heavy to light swap requires no odd parts. The late eta (seta, 87-88) came with a dual mass FW and has a different...

[ForcedFirebird]

Good running m20 sounds like a sewing machine.

[ForcedFirebird]

Do an oil pressure test.

A knock should come from the pan if it's a rod.

We had an m20 that we used for racing. Stock pistons, fresh rings/bearings, fresh head. It always had...

[ForcedFirebird]

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[ForcedFirebird]

Wow, 30 for me is a distant memory. I had my 4th child 22 days after my 30th b-day, hard to believe he is about to get his driver license.

I had corona, the whole family got it just after...