Welcome In A New Dragon!

[2002BlackDragon]

So I am finally back in the game! After a few years of being without a Galant I have returned! I have a ton of things that i want to do to this one. Although i wish i still had my Dolphin and rear VR4 bumpers. But oh well, time to start fresh.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/fabled_mitsu/galant2.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/fabled_mitsu/media/galant2.jpg.html)

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/fabled_mitsu/galant1.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/fabled_mitsu/media/galant1.jpg.html)

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/fabled_mitsu/galant3.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/fabled_mitsu/media/galant3.jpg.html)

And here is the suspension thats going to replace the trashed one thats in the car now...

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/fabled_mitsu/coils.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/fabled_mitsu/media/coils.jpg.html)

[Black8GV6]

Awesome, I would sand that rust off the hats on the coilovers and put a few coats of paint on before installing them.

[2002BlackDragon]

Thanks for the advise. I'll Duff do that.

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[wetamup2k3g]

Welcome back to the fold bro! Looks like that pearl blue/silver color. Already doing better than me in the suspension category.

[2002BlackDragon]

Its actually tan/gold color. It was dusk and that flash was on. Not sure why pics came out like that. Lol

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[wetamup2k3g]

The low light was deceiving me lol. Its all good!

[2002BlackDragon]

Lol... the car has its issues but its another galant so I'm happy

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[DEADEYES]

Looks like a solid grab, can't wait to see what you do with it!


The low light was deceiving me lol. Its all good!

Lol I thought the exact same thing! But now that he said the color was the tan/gold I can see it haha

[2002BlackDragon]

So, just curious, but from the pic does anyone know anything about that suspension?

[Guzm4n]

Looks like KYB GR-2s with sleeves, but not sure what kind of sleeves hopefully not eBay

[2002BlackDragon]

How about the springs? Think they are stock?

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[Guzm4n]

Springs are definitely not stock, look at the front ones. The stock front springs are wider.

[2002BlackDragon]

I never got to do the suspension on my last Galant, so I don't know anything about them.

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[oakrdrs187]

Please dont run thar suspension setup, looks very unstable and dangerous.

I dont know if you're looking to lower the car but the most cost effective thing to do for now is use the KYB struts on the stock springs. Then bury those sleeve overs 6ft under ground.

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[2002BlackDragon]

So your saying that I should use the kyb but not the springs or sleeves? Are these not coilovers? I'm little/lot confused on what I got here.

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[Blue8g]

I wouldn't use that suspension setup, but I would just never advocate cheaping out on suspension at all. I've learned my lesson from cheap off-brand coilovers and just lowering springs on OEM/OEM-replacement dampers.

[2002BlackDragon]

Well, the car has blown struts and shocks now. So this will at least take care of my inspection. Are the kyb not any good either?

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[M-Rod]

After being abused by those cheap coils, I would be surprised if those struts are not blown.

[2002BlackDragon]

Not what I wanted to hear. Anyway of checking without mounting to the car?

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[oakrdrs187]

A quick way of check is remove the sleeves and springs and push the rod down, the release it and it should come out at a similar pace then how it went in.

Blown shocks will allow the rod to go in rifht away without back pressure and then it will virtually not want to come back out since there is no pressure in the shock.

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[Silvertune]

I'm honestly surprised whomever has put miles on those things isn't dead. Holy fuck.

[2002BlackDragon]

So they are trash?

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[M-Rod]

Take the mounts off and find out.

[2002BlackDragon]

I will. Couldn't get to it today.

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[Silvertune]

I'd get rid of that setup all together. They're as bad as cut springs. Find something stock you can run temporarily.

[2002BlackDragon]

Well that's no good. FML!!! Nobody in my area is selling anything either.

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[spdracr]

My stock suspension is coming off within the next month. You can have it for free to get u by. Throw me a couple of bucks and shipping and it's yours if u r willing to wait for a bit.

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[Blue8g]

BlackDragon, don't take all the negative comments about those specific sleeves to mean that all sleeves are bad.

The ones on your dampers are just junk. If I were you I'd stay on your blown stock stuff (as anything you buy used will likely also be blown or near it) and just save up for something that will actually last. Why work/spend twice?

[2002BlackDragon]

Thanks Blue8g. I just wish I didn't spend the $100 on that set up.

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[2002BlackDragon]

And SPD race... I'd be down but I think I need it asap

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[2002BlackDragon]

And spdracr... I'd be down but I think I need it asap

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[8thLS6]

When my rear gr2s blew, the struts had oil on em, that had a distinct smell..almost like baby oil but a lil more solvent like. I'm now on gr2s in the front and agx in the rear. The fronts managed to survive, so I never switched to agx. I'm on springs btw. Besides the rears blowing I don't really have anything bad to say about kyb..I mean I could only expect so much from an oem replacement. Now if I had the agxs to begin with, and they blew as fast, I woulda been upset. Because when I had agxs all arojnd on my 240sx, they lasted over 3yrs until I totaled it. Also ran springs on that car. Rockauto has good prices if you need kybs..also google rock auto discount code. Usually 10% off ones floating around

[2002BlackDragon]

Thank you 8thLS6.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Oh, and I just bought driver inner tie rod and passenger outer tie rod, new flex pipe that has to be welded in, and a cat back! Can't wait to tear into it and get it legal.

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[2002BlackDragon]

So, I have a question. I went to replace the driver inner tie rod and couldn't get it out for anything. Went to Autozone and rented their inner tie rod tool to find out it was too big and just spun. Any advice on getting the old one out so I don't have to pay $200 to a shop to do it?

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[Black8GV6]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?23423-Replacing-Inner-Outer-tie-rods-step-by-step-pictures

[2002BlackDragon]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff427/fabled_mitsu/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140226_150451_161.jpg (http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/fabled_mitsu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140226_150451_161.jpg.html)
Came in the mail the other day...
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[2002BlackDragon]

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[Ivory8g]

^aww yeah! workin in snow and not givin a crap! thats what its all about right there

[2002BlackDragon]

I wish I was snow. Sheet of ice and then sleet on top of it. All the white is loose sleet. Now I have snow on top of all of it. Lol

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[Ivory8g]

"The things we do for these cars" thats what I always say when I am working on galants haha

[wetamup2k3g]

^Word. Having worked on my car in the snow, I know this sentiment exactly!

[8thLS6]

Lol, luckily all my latest parts of been for interior, yet I do the installs on dry days lol. Its snowing now, and that's why I didn't order more stuff yesteday as planned, cause I was afraid it would get delayed and a big mix up like my aem filter.

Good luck on the install, the sound should be a nice soundtrack for when you do get some nice weather lol

[2002BlackDragon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmCGGEncfI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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[2002BlackDragon]

So I have a question... my oil light comes on while at idle but goes away when driving? Oil sending unit issues?

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[Galantman03]

or you have low oil pressure at idle.

[2002BlackDragon]

What would cause that?

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[Galantman03]

Well, how many miles? Could be oil if it does it when its cold. Could be that the oil pump is weak ect. It can be a number of things honestly

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[2002BlackDragon]

218xxx... oil looks clean but I still wanna change it. How do I narrow it down without buying a bunch of crap that isn't needed?

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[Ivory8g]

Is the correct weight oil in it? Lol I'd try that first.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Idk... I haven't changed the oil yet. But that's the first thing I'll do.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Well, after making some terrible sounds from the engine and a short ride on a flat bed, she is sitting at the garage waiting for a doc to look at her and diagnose what's wrong. Just my luck considering I was taking it up to get it to pass inspection.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Fucking awesome... motor is trashed! Going to junk the car I guess.

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[Galantman03]

What's wrong? Just get a block?

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[2002BlackDragon]

I don't have the money to score another motor

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[Black8GV6]

that sucks man, don't junk it yet

[spdracr]

What exactly is wrong with it all of a sudden??

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[2002BlackDragon]

I have only put 76 miles on the car since I bought it about a month ago. I never made any sounds. After putting on exhaust and fixing inner and outer tie rods I took it for a spin to make sure the alignment was close. Seemed fine then but that's when I noticed the oil light came on while sitting at idle. Then I went to go have it reinspected so I could get tags and about 2 miles out from the inspection station it started to make a horrible noise. Had it towed to the station.

He called earlier and gave me the run down. He said that there was a rod in the lower end that sounded like it was about to come apart, tons of metal in the oil, and that while watching it on the computer the temp would spike after about 2 min of running which he thought may be due to cylinder head being lifted.

I just don't have the funds available to buy and swap a motor.

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[oakrdrs187]

Idk... I haven't changed the oil yet. But that's the first thing I'll do.

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I have only put 76 miles on the car since I bought it about a month ago.

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Before driving it for 76 miles, did you check the oil level on the car?

[2002BlackDragon]

Oil level was full. It was dirty and needed changing, but full.

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[oakrdrs187]

Dang, Should have changed it, this probably could have been avoided. But what's done is done. I would save up for a yard motor and drop it in.

[Silvertune]

When you buy a car you change the oil first thing after you get it home, no question, ever. Your experience is a prime example as to why.

Also goes to show, if your oil light is on PAY THE FUCK ATTENTION AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

[2002BlackDragon]

Wait a sec... I have 5 yes in a shop. I'm not fully retarded. The problems that exist would not have been solved by changing the oil. The problem is I was suckered on craigslist for buying a car with a shit engine in it. The oil in the car wasn't black, just a little darker. The cylinder head was a temp issue. More than likely why the temp gauge didn't work. Chalking it up as a total lose right now. Just trying to figure out if I'm junking it or dropping in new motor. Found one out of a dodge stratus for $500 with 94xxx on it. Just have to figure out if I can come up with the money.

[2002BlackDragon]

And as for the oil light, that's why I posted on here. And just an FYI, the light didn't come on while it was on its final drive.

[GalantDreamer3455]

I am trying to figure some things out. Maybe I can spot you the money for the engine and put my car work on hold for a few.

[M-Rod]

All warning signs were there. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but damn. Vitals are everything.

[8thLS6]

Sorry to hear man, but best of luck..hopefully you can get that motor you have your eye on

[Ivory8g]

Galantdreamer is gonna get the nice guy of the year award for sure.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Lol... well he is my brother. Motor I was looking at is already gone. I think I'll just tow it back to my house. Hell, I could part it out for mor than $301. Lol

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[99galantES]

Keep it and just keep searching for a motor

[Black8GV6]

You should find a Pick N Pull junkyard, the one near me an engine is $275 + $75 core charge

[2002BlackDragon]

Really? There is one fairly close. I'll have to call and get some pricing.

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[Black8GV6]

Yeah, and you get to get the engine so you'll be nice to it

[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah, I'll deff look into it. The only problem would be finding one that hasn't had a bunch of shit stolen from it. Lol. Maybe I can find a manual trans too. Have to see...

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[oakrdrs187]

Even if parts are gone, you can use your manifolds and other bolt ons.

[2002BlackDragon]

I was thinking more like head being good. Seems like every car up there is missing the valve cover. Lol

[oakrdrs187]

Definitely dont get one without that.

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[spdracr]

Where r u located?? I have a spare engine from the car I just parted our. Car ran great no bullshit. Ran synthetic in it. If u really want it I can greyhound it to you.

Text me I'll shoot u my number.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Pm replied.

So my buddy asked me a question and I'll ask you guys. Since the car has a sub frame, I a drop that with the motor and trans or will the motor have to be pulled from the top? I thought it had to be pulled but he swears that I should be able to drop the entire front and essentially lift the car over everything. I could be wrong...

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[Galantman03]

Way easier to drop in out of the bottom of the car. Its actually how they assemble cars in the manufacturing line, from the bottom haha

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[2002BlackDragon]

Damn. Lol. Now I have to admit that he was right. Thanks Galantman03. Lol. But really, this is gonna be one hell of a learning experience. Can't wait to get to it.

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[QnzMostWanted]

good luck, swapping an engine isnt that hard...its a great learning experience, and when u have the old one out, take it apart and you can learn alot about how a motor works and on the rebuilding process

[Ivory8g]

I loosened the mounts except belt side tilted tranny first. Guided it out on two jacks. Like 20-30 mins.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Awesome info guys! Thanks. I'll take all the helpful tips possible.

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[Galantman03]

if I had to do it again, I will install my motor from the bottom, so much easier! But if I had to remove a junk motor, I would just jack the car up, and unbolt everything, and just let that sucker drop LOL. (That is if the block has a whole in it) just remember though, just because the motor is "junk", doesn't mean that you can't use anything off of it in the future aka block crank(if its not marred) ect dude.

[Ivory8g]

Very good point. I reused some stuff from the first 64

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[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah, that's the idea. I'm just not sure how bad the block is yet.

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[Silvertune]

If you suffered oil related failure, which you obviously did, the chances of being able to reusing anything in the lower end is pretty much zero.

[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah. I'm sure the whole block is trash. I'll be reusing the alt and starter more than likely. I don't know yet.

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[2002BlackDragon]

So I think I'm gonna go Grassroots with the build. Dont know if they are in my area or not, but I got the rules and everything for it.

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[Ivory8g]

That'd be a good time

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[Black8GV6]

while you have the motor out that would be the easiest/best time to install polyurethane motor mount inserts

[2002BlackDragon]

Already planning on it. Lol

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[2002BlackDragon]

Well, some serious things have happened and everything has been put on the back burner. Hopefully getting car tomorrow. Still fighting with the girl friend cause she said junk it. So that card is back on the table...

[2002BlackDragon]

So I have been doing some pricing and stared to wonder... should I keep the car i4 or should I go v6? I'm removing the motor and trans and subframe anyway. What would I need from the v6 donner car? Or would it be a lot easier to just swap in the i4? I'm deff doing the manual swap while everything it out. Let's get your opinions on this...

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[2002BlackDragon]

Never mind that... looks like I have to stay i4. The state of Missouri won't allow me to change from 4 cylinder to 6. Car must maintain the same number of cylinders supported for the car. So looks like I'll be doing an i4 build anyway.

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[wetamup2k3g]

Was going to say, you'd need to weld up some things in the engine bay, Dion (deeznutz) did it a while back but he had to change a mount point in the bay and had to be precise with his welds. More trouble than it's worth IMO, especially since an Evo head swap can be done on a 4G64 if performance is what you're after.

[2002BlackDragon]

I was actually just being curious. Love the 6g75 idea, but could find the thread talking about the i4 to v6 swap. Just thought I'd toy with the idea since everything was gonna be out of the car already. But I'll be staying with the i4.

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[DEADEYES]

LS swap?

;]

[2002BlackDragon]

Hell no. Lol. Deff doing 5speed and thinking about head swap and turbo. Idk yet

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[DEADEYES]

I'm just messing with ya I would love to see an LS swapped galant though.
Manual swap is a must for these cars, they really come alive with that third pedal and a stick.

[2002BlackDragon]

Well guys, here is an update... car is gone. Ran into some major issue with my paycheck. Really haven't gotten paid in over a month. Found out 6 days after the fact that county decided to tow my car from the garage lot because it wasn't tagged. I call them to find out that the bill is just under $500 for tow and storage and increasing daily. Since I have no paycheck right now until the fix the issue I can't do anything. And when they do fix my check I have to catch up on all my bills. So the car is a loss. What really sucks is all of my tools are in the trunk with my jack and stands and everything. And I just put the new exhaust and about $200 worth of parts into it.

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[Black8GV6]

That sux dude, I bet you feel like you got kicked in the balls.

[2002BlackDragon]

I feel like my balls were ripped out through my ass hole. It sucks soo much. If my girl friend didn't blow all the money I had set aside for it it would have been towed long ago and avoided all of this. Sucks soooooo bad. And I'm stressing hard core.

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[8thLS6]

Sorry to hear man, keep your head up and keep moving forward as hard as it may be. Any way you could ask for your tools back? Its not like they had store them seperate if they were in the car, it was just the car itself. You know what I mean? Hope it works out

[2002BlackDragon]

I tried. They told me I couldn't get anything from it till I paid the bill.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Just picked her up today...


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Has a few issues. Needs inner tie rod on passenger side and wiper blades to pass inspection. Needs a tune up. Transmission shifts a little hard, especially when shifting into reverse. And it seems like the key doesn't work in the door. Lol

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[1904Galant]

Sweet deal man! a good looking car to start with i'm just not a fan of the 03 bumper's, can't wait to see what you do.

[Blue8g]

Now keep this one!

It looks the nicest out of all of yours so far.

[2002BlackDragon]

Lol... thanks Blue8g. And that's the plan.

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[GalantDreamer3455]

COME ON BROTHER!!!!! Mod time lol

[oakrdrs187]

I strongly suggest before any mods start, get the thing safely on the road tie rods and wipers. Then change fluids, trans, engine oil, coolant. And don't forget timing belt and water pump.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Working on it right now.

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[juicejax]

Congrats

[Black8GV6]

I strongly suggest before any mods start, get the thing safely on the road tie rods and wipers. Then change fluids, trans, engine oil, coolant. And don't forget timing belt and water pump.
x2

[2002BlackDragon]

Oh the mods are on hold. Gotta make sure this one is strong first. I learned from the last one.

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[wetamup2k3g]

Congrats homie!

[2002BlackDragon]

OK guys, got some questions and looking for opinions. So I have been working on the main stance items for the car and some of its issues and was wondering what you guys thought. Here is my list:

EGR valve- throwing a couple codes (not sure which ones since the guy at Autozone was a douche) and was told that the EGR needed to be cleaned. What would I use to clean it or is that not an option. And I also thought about deleting it all together. Do I just need to remove it and use a block off plate or is there more to it?

Hard shift in the trans- so it shifts kinda rough and its even worse when shifting into reverse. Could this be a simple issue? Or should I start sourcing 5speed parts?

intake manifold- so since I have to remove everything to do the spark plugs I was thinking I might go ahead and do the upgraded 74 intake and tb. What's your thoughts on this?

Other than a few other minor details, the car seems to be doing great.

Oh wait, one more thing... I smell gas. Not from outside the vehicle, but while driving. I'm not sure where its coming from either.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Solved the fuel smell issue. The black ring on the fuel pump was barely on. Got almost 2 full turns. And both hoses weren't on fully.

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[Black8GV6]

EGR valve- throwing a couple codes (not sure which ones since the guy at Autozone was a douche) and was told that the EGR needed to be cleaned. What would I use to clean it or is that not an option. And I also thought about deleting it all together. Do I just need to remove it and use a block off plate or is there more to it?
Good luck, there are many components of the EGR system, I would go to a different store, have them pull the codes and right down the codes, that might make it easier in your search


Hard shift in the trans- so it shifts kinda rough and its even worse when shifting into reverse. Could this be a simple issue? Or should I start sourcing 5speed parts?
First check the trans mount, front mount and rear mount since all three are on the trans, but I would start finding the 5 speed parts, thats how mine went



intake manifold- so since I have to remove everything to do the spark plugs I was thinking I might go ahead and do the upgraded 74 intake and tb. What's your thoughts on this?
I have the 6g74 IM and TB, I would say skip it, just keep the 6g72 IM and TB, save your money. If you want power you can actually feel then do the 5 speed swap.

[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah, my buddy is a manager at another Autozone so I'm gonna have him run the code. I just wasn't in that town when I had it ran.

I'm deff looking into the 5speed swap. Thinking I'll just go that route instead of putting money into the auto box.

And I'm not really looking at putting power out right now, but is the 74 im and tb not really worth the upgrade? I always thought they were suppose to be good ones for this motor.

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[M-Rod]

There are some gains to be had with that intake and throttle body. Stock automatic V6's typically dyno'd around 150whp/160wtq. A friend's automatic V6 with the 74 manifold and throttle body made 161whp and I can't remember the torque number, but I believe it was around 170'ish.

The manual swap will net you more power, around 180whp/185wtq. It just depends how simple or complicated of a task you're up for, and how much you're looking to spend when weighing between the two upgrades.

[2002BlackDragon]

Thanks M-Rod. Well both of these are still on the table. Just depends on which one comes first.

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[8thLS6]

Congrats on picking up the new G. Hopefully you can pickup where ou left off in no time

[2002BlackDragon]

Thanks guys.

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[2002BlackDragon]

So I have seen the several threads about what's better and the color of things, but all I care about is performance. What is the best spark plugs and wires out there for the 72? Looking at buying really soon and want to get the best I can. NGK wires? Double platinum plugs?

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[Neo8G]

I used a set of NGK Iridiums on my Galant and 05 Maxima. A little pricier but worth it imo. Even the 3.8 I'm working on will get a set.

[6G72gearhead]

A double pointed platinum is a waste on our engines. Since our engines use a distributor system they fire from the electrode to the ground electrode (the tip), so a single point of platinum on the electrode allows it to not erode as fast. With a waste spark system, like on a GM3800 V6, the coil fires 2 cylinders at the same time and it fires the cylinders directly, there is no distributor in play. Since it fires 2 cylinders at the same time, one is being fired from the electrode to the tip, and the other is firing from the tip to the electrode. Since the most erosion occurs on the firing end of the plug a point of platinum on the electrode and the tip are used, giving you the double platinum.

There is a little more to it then that, but that gets you the gist of it.

I'd recommend an NGK Iridium if you aren't interested in changing plugs often. If you service the car frequently I'd use the regular old copper plugs from NGK.

[2002BlackDragon]

Awesome advice! Then I'll be getting the NGK Iridium plugs. How about wires? I have seen some that come in a larger gauge. Does that matter? Or am I good sticking with NGK wires.

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[Silvertune]

Get NGK wires, consider no other option. The quality for the money is above any other option on the market and anything better is overkill. As far as plugs get either NGK iridium IX's or denso single platinums, Copper is for cars that see plug changes with the seasons or more. Also refresh the cap and rotor.

[6G72gearhead]

^^^ As he said, remember, you won't get hotter spark out of low resistance wires. Most of the time all you'll accomplish is getting some wicked radio interference. The reason for this is the spark gap acts kind of like a resistor, so once you produce the voltage needed to jump the spark gap, a factory wire with 7k ohms per foot resistance is suddenly insignificant. NGK wires will get the spark to the plug without creating a bunch of noise through your stereo.

[2002BlackDragon]

See... I got the stereo noise now. Never knew what caused that. And this is a dumb question, but what do you mean refresh?

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[M-Rod]

I would assume replace.

[2002BlackDragon]

That's what I was wondering. Or is there something I'm missing.

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[6G72gearhead]

When I refer to a 'refresh' on a car it can vary to an extent. When I refresh my racecar I do plugs, fluids, inspect brakes, belts and anything else that may need attention. For built race engines they may need a refresh between events, which can mean taking the engine down and inspecting the internals and replacing rings and bearings. Its more of a routine maintenance that is more involved then what a normal car would see for the purpose of keeping the performance level up to what is needed for competition. Some components may still be in spec and perfectly suitable for the purpose of a normal car, but under extreme environments they are replaced in order to avoid failures.

[2002BlackDragon]

So what your saying is I should inspect the cap and rotor? Gotcha

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[2002BlackDragon]

So when GalantDreamer was making fun of my car calling it Edward from Twilight thus is what he was referring to. Looks like a girl scout troop glittered me car. Lol

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/unu9udy5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/tetaty5u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/ezyzupu3.jpg

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[GalantDreamer3455]

LMAO hehehehe. I still laugh about our sister calling it Edward when we picked it up

[2002BlackDragon]

And this is what happens when you nail a deer at 60 mph in the fog.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/c5ddfdd06d8c6d55a1c58321588fc26a.jpg

Looking at the damage...
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And when I tore into it and "fixed" it. Hoping it doesn't sit like this for too long. But we will have to see.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/14816f674b439193f567e494ea8ed8f7.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/6be17855b0d577f86a922656f7256483.jpg

[2002BlackDragon]

Well I was doing an oil change today and noticed that the intake box was cracked. Probably from the accident. So I went ahead and installed my filter intake. Still working on getting the intake pipe to get rid of the plastic piping.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/18/95e6c36bf39b870fd9480deb4181d5ac.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/18/7846e4f7810070f6ea13265683dec903.jpg

[2002BlackDragon]

And apparently my phone is drunk...

[demond0d5]

hey bro I have an upper pipe if you're interested...im away at university right now but if you wanna work something out next time I go home I can grab it for ya

I also have the one that runs it down under the bumper for a "cold air" except it has the hole from my dry shot...would be easy enough to chop it a little shorter and use both of them

[2002BlackDragon]

Sounds good man. Think you have a time frame and a price in mind? Feel free to pm me.

[2002BlackDragon]

So I found these on ebay and was wondering if anyone had any input on them?




http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201094882509&alt=web

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=280951063486&alt=web

[demond0d5]

I would browse the threads before getting the headers...iirc they don't help much and are very raspy...

With the mounts you can get prothane and energy suspension ones...they're better than the stock ones.


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[2002BlackDragon]

I'm sure the price is considerably more. Right now I'm just looking to replace them to make due till the swap happens.

Got a good link on the mounts by any chance?

[demond0d5]

Prothanesuspensionparts.com
Pro thane for sides


Energysuspensionparts.com
These for the front/rear. The pro thane fronts on matts ripped cuz they have holes


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[2002BlackDragon]

Gotcha... I'll check it out. Thanks man

[demond0d5]

OBX is the cheapest decent set for around $300...RPW is really good but hard to come by or very expensive new (shipped from Australia) or get custom made ones via hytech

here is my review of OBX with a link to silvertunes also
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?54043-OBX-Headers-review-6g72

[demond0d5]

and the ones you posted don't have an EGR bunge so you will have a check engine light and have to block off your egr system.....can throw a filter on the pipe instead of blocking it off but pretty sure you still get a cel since its free air instead of recirc exhaust...and you'll run lean

[2002BlackDragon]

Gotcha.... thanks for the info. I did find obx headers on ebay as well. Thanks for the info.

[2002BlackDragon]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131145173635&alt=web

[demond0d5]

Same ones I bought. Read my review and the comments at the bottom. They aren't perfect but IMO they are good for the money


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[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah, I read the review. Thanks for all the help.

I'm in the process of making a shopping list. First much needed maintenance. Then fixing the damage. Then modding.

[2002BlackDragon]

Anyone know where to get the "ebay dual projector" headlights for a decent price? All the ones I'm finding are Hella high. I could buy jdm and still have plenty of cash leftover

[ViewAskew]

The cheapest I've seen them lately is on carid.com. They were $174.

[2002BlackDragon]

Alot cheap that I have found on ebay

[ViewAskew]

I saw a $500 and $600 on eBay the other day. Looks just like the Spec-d ones carid sells. Been thinking about getting a set as well but cracking them open and getting rid of the 3 led bulbs and swapping in these http://www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-retrofit-kits/morimoto-retro-quik-system-spyder-spec-d.html#.VM4q4nN6iBY with the regular mini h1 in the high beams.

[2002BlackDragon]

Yeah... I think the one I saw was like $470 ish.

Anyone know how these actually wire up? I don't plan on running the led trio or the halos. Not for now anyway. Just didn't know if it came with its own ballast or if I have to cut wires.

[2002BlackDragon]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/4961063777fc925ea52bfd4001914c56.jpg

CAI and STB added....

[2002BlackDragon]

Haven't been on TGC in a bit... posted these to the fb page.

New headlights

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/b17eca95c0cefa6cbc17cea401c883da.jpg

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Tried my hand at wrapping... need a heat gun.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/427a8aaed949c69b553e2e27124002e6.jpg

[2002BlackDragon]

Replaced cracked rad

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/5956fc72ee517950e51bf8e426068129.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/3da5222c0a9c153c4f9fb78934ab28d6.jpg

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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/18d28bb109bf618cae1890aa9faaeaa6.jpg

[2002BlackDragon]

Just double checking before i put in my order, but these are the correct ones right?

http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=131903

[2002BlackDragon]

So I have been sitting on an old horn out of an ambulance from like the 80 ' s. Lol... while bored with my buddy I decided I was going to throw it in Harvey. Why? Because I can! Lol.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/ed1a790b14dc8de6e2e5dbaf511e8ee8.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/14/aa7054443419c88a15b8480553441635.jpg

And a quick video...
https://vimeo.com/127811234

Eventually I will go through and clean/paint the horn and make a better mount for it. But I'm actually quiet happy with it. It's different and it gets laughs... so I'm cool with it for now.