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  1. They are different... Just my $0.02...
  2. I have a brand new Mitsu factory bra in the box, never used. I am in SoCal, PM me and we can see if we can work out something... Just my $0.02...
  3. Interesting numbers... But 1 thing I noticed was ur RPM @25 MPH, mine was 1771 RPM yours was 2538 RPM... Your tester must of kept it in a lower gear while mine went to a higher gear. Your overall measured numbers are about 20% higher than mine, but U have 100K more miles than I do. Anyway glad U got it passed.. Take care... Just my $0.02...
  4. Can't comment about all year TSis' outside of CA but.. I bought my 87 TSi new in SoCal and know that there were (3) different recalls about the emission system including the ignition, spark plugs and fuel injectors. I still have a couple of the stickers under the hood applied by the Chrysler dealer... Since I have always been in SoCal, we have had my TSi smog tested 15 times and in reviewing some of the older test results one can see how CA has actually revised the standards making it harder to pass... :mad: 1 major change was that in 1990 they tested @ Idle & 2500 RPM, but now test @15MPH & 25MPH. Also the standards for NOx have been added & titened over the years. Though I have always passed... The major challenging area for me has been the EGR and throttle body. About 10 years ago, I tried to get a replacement OE EGR through Mitsu but was told it was no longer available. However since I travel to the Orient 2 or 3 times a year, I have a great contact in Japan and he got me a brand new OE EGR from Mitsu Japan. After installing the later EGR and keeping things kleen, my TSi passes OK. But having a close friend who is a Star certified Test station, he will do a pre-test for me @ N/C. Just my $0.02....
  5. A couple of follow-up points... 1. Find a test station that will do a pretest, this prevents the car from being thrown into the gross-polluter category if it fails out of the box 2. The EGR valve and NOx can be an issue. So pull it and and shoot some carburator cleaner through it and the throttle body passages, Note unmounting the EGR can be a pain with the (2) long OE bolts, I replaced the bolts with studs/nuts makes reinstall and gasket lineup much easier 3. Change oil/filter 4. Kleen or change the air filter 5. Decrease the timing slightly a couple of degrees like down to 10 degrees, this will limit the NOx The above points can make a difference, as our TSi/Starions have been flagged by as borderline cases. There were multiple recalls in the late 80s and 90s by the EPA for various smog issues. I bought my TSi new in 87 and have had to pass the CA smog tests a few times over the last 30 years. Just my $0.02...
  6. On ebagger.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/141725956667?item=141725956667&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
  7. Great drawing.. Just what I needed.. Thank U. Just my $0.02...
  8. Yup.. U guys are on to something for those injector clips. I had mine gold-plated and picked up 80HP @ the rear wheels.. Just my $0.02...
  9. If U buy a new one and live in California, it needs to have CARB approval.. :mad: :mad: U better sit down when U hear the price.. If not have an out-of-state buddy buy it for U..... Just mt $0.02...
  10. The long piece is crucial to create a suction tunnel for air flow cooling, as the front grille of the TSi/Starion is quite small... Just my $0.02...
  11. A couple of basics to check.. 1. Make sure the thermostadt is clocked properly in the water outlet housing, if not the water flow can be restricted 2. If the thermostadt is >3-4 years old replace it with a good quality one, cheap insurance 3. Make sure your radiator is clear, pull it and have it rotted out as the tubes can accumulate certain sediments that restrict water flow & cooling 4. In my TSi, I chucked the (2) electric OE fans and installed a shroud/15" mechanical fan. With all of the electrical issues these cars have, why trust the cooling system integrity to sensors/relays/connectors that are >30 years old My TSi runs < 185 degrees in 90+ plus SoCal hot days in stop/go traffic with the AC on.. Just my $0.02...
  12. Will try and take some pix... What many may not be aware of.. Some of the Starions with the stepdown engine, came with a mechanical fan & shroud.. Bolts rite up to the TSi/Starion OE radiator, check around these are avaialble on the used parts market.. Note I did replace the replace the 14" OE plastic fan with a 15" inch Derale as well... Total $ investment <$35 and takes about 15 minutes to bolt on. Just my $0.02...
  13. I replaced the OE electric fans/relays with the mechanical fan & shroud 4 years ago, more reliable and runs 15% cooler in the hot SoCal climate.. Just my $0.02...
  14. Autozone carries tension bearing/pulley as a complete assembly. The part # for the Starion/Conquest is 89036, usually around $22. Another # is Dynaflex 231036. Also note that Nissans also use the same part #.. For reference the Mitsu # is MB239728. Hope that helps. Just my $0.02..
  15. Lets kleer the air.. Detonation is also closely related to.. 1. Timing, amount of advance & RPM curve 2. Engine/head temperature Just my $0.02..
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