Ask me those odd-ball car questions

[Dasfinc]

Despite all the shit I'm given (and hand out), and how opinionated I am, I have gathered a damn-near encyclopedic knowledge of all thing "Late Model" automotive over the past decade.

I get PM's once or twice a week from members asking me about Transmission compatibly, my experiences with certain beaters, what years/makes/models came with what engines/transmissions/options, or what type of cars to be looking for in a certain price range..

I'm not trying to be cocky by starting this thread, I genuinely like to help my fellow gear-heads with what is otherwise a fairly worthless knowledge base on a day to day basis.

So this is just an open invite to members and haters alike, ask away, now there is a thread for it for others to maybe gather some useful information from as well.

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[Slolane]

Would you prefer synthetic or non-synthetic Headlight fluid.

 

[Primalzer]

Can I just ask you questions I don't actually need the answers to, but just want to make you answer them?

 

[Dasfinc]

Would you prefer synthetic or non-synthetic Headlight fluid.

@1:56

Can I just ask you questions I don't actually need the answers to, but just want to make you answer them?

If you have some stupid question you are curious about, sure, but I'm not going out of my way to answer questions that are just for the sake of asking questions to take advantage of me opening this invitation .

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Are 3vs really god's gift?

 

[Dasfinc]

Are 3vs really god's gift?

no, they were just one of the 3 gifts brought by the wise men for Jesus

 

[ldyzluvdis06]

no, they were just one of the 3 gifts brought by the wise men for Jesus

haha...this is the best answer to that question ever! id give you 1million reps if we had a rep system

 

[GOON]

tell me about 02 ******s with 3.0 v6, 5 speed, basic as fu**, ect.....

 

[Dasfinc]

tell me about 02 R.A.N.G.E.R's with 3.0 v6, 5 speed, basic as fu**, ect.....

It'd be nice if an admin/mod changed that back....

The 3.0 v6 is honestly the worst of both worlds unless it is strictly highway, or you are needing an E85 capable truck (not all 3.0's are E85, but that was the only R.A.N.G.E.R motor offered with it).

My roomate has a 01 R.A.N.G.E.R with the 3.0/2wd/auto, and an absolute dog. My 4.0 4X4 R.A.N.G.E.R got better mpg in town, and had far more torque/pickup.

The 98+ 3.0's also are known for eating cam syncro's (Which drive the oil pump) with as low as 60K miles on them ($40 part, and fairly easy to replace, but a failure can result in a roasted motor very quickly).

On the highway, with a 5 speed, in 2wd guise they can actually kiss 30mpg, and have decent passing power once rolling.

The 5 speed transmissions are typically VERY stout (M5OD-R1), and their most common failure (Not that they fail commonly) is a very cheap repair (shift forks).

Unless you need the cargo/weight capacity (or have found one for a screaming deal), I'd aim for a 2001+ 2.3 4 banger truck (they changed to a Duratech family engine that year), which will get 20's in town, and 30's on the highway without an issue.

 

[Primalzer]

I've always heard the those later 4 banger duratechs are dog's as well. Decent mileage, yeah, but extremely low power, and hard to mod.

 

[Dasfinc]

I've always heard the those later 4 banger duratechs are dog's as well. Decent mileage, yeah, but extremely low power, and hard to mod.

They are dog's as well, but they get the same or better MPG of the previous 2.5 "Pinto" derived motor, and have nearly the acceleration/power of the 3.0 V-6 trucks.

3.0 V6: 145hp/178tq
2.3 I4: 135hp/153tq (and rated about 7mpg better)

 

[Boostie]

Do all ls1 f-body's really come stock with a hidden nitrous kit?

 

[Yaj Yak]

Could you tell me right quick what would be a better motor for my Skyline, a Gallo 12 or a Gallo 24?

 

[EmersonHart13]

Could you tell me right quick what would be a better motor for my Skyline, a Gallo 12 or a Gallo 24?

12" of crust and toppings on your pizza

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

How do I swap an sr20det or k24 into my car?

 

[Dasfinc]

How do I swap an sr20det or k24 into my car?

You don't, LS1's are of course a good option:

http://www.drift.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2751

The other posts I'm not replying to

 

[Angus]

Answer me this:

Does all this knowledge attract the ladies?

 

[Dasfinc]

Answer me this:

Does all this knowledge attract the ladies?

Being a respectful gentleman does.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

That's the worst fucking answer ever.

 

[Dasfinc]

That's the worst fucking answer ever.

Apparently there is an SR swapped WRX

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/370656-anarchy-performance-sr20det-bug-eye-wrx-build.html

 

[Angus]

Being a respectful gentleman does.

That's the worst fucking answer ever.

Hello Miss, I see you are 'driving' a very nice "1994" Beretta. Did you "know" that the 2.5l is quite "stout/strong" and should last for 'a while'. Your transmission ("'"'''Mx-543l7""'""') on the other hand 'is' subject for "worry'"*^.

Do you like ******s?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Apparently there is an SR swapped WRX

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/370656-anarchy-performance-sr20det-bug-eye-wrx-build.html

I want that

 

[TonzKnock-G]

****** ****** ******

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Lol

 

[Shadow99]

Will this work on my car? Or if that, any car?