http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt259/nathanschieber/null_zps78577c21.jpg   Pulled the air filter off the turbo to see what it looked like. No shaft play, just this.....   Also, there was no air filter.... http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt259/nathanschieber/null_zps54a639d9.jpg   And here is how my oil cooler is bypassed.... http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt259/nathanschieber/null_zpsae775119.jpg   SMFH....

Hello Everybody! /end Dr. Nick (For those not familiar with this reference see this link) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGYpsNpg1bw   While I will admit to being a fan of the Starion and Conquest for some time it wasn't until recently I really started paying attention to them, well one in particular. I have done a good amount of reading and using everyone's favorite search engine but I still have a lot more to research.   I have owned a lot of cars as I am sure many here have, BMW M3's, Miata's

Locally there is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4.0L V6 engine for sale for $200 from a guy giving up on an S13 swap. The ad says it needs valve seals. I crossed it over & this is the specs are 266 hp @5600 rpm; 288 lb·ft @4000 rpm. These engines are $1900+ on eBay and $1200+ on car-part.com.   From Wikipedia: The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve (per cylinder) design with aluminum heads. It is fitted w

Anyone ever try to make a clear hood or hood scoop type? I've often wondered what it would take to make one for my Trans Am...and now that I have a Quest...possibly one for it. Probably a clear window, not the entire hood.   What would be the best material? Plexiglass?