General 8G Question Thread

What's a decent cat back you 2.4L SOHC guys like?

Megans catback, just put it on, had a magna flow exhaust before, this is way better

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Originally Posted by Galantman03

Megans catback, just put it on, had a magna flow exhaust before, this is way better

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Hmmm...how's the interior drone? This is key for me, the lady wants a meaner sound (my car is to blame. :lol: ) but doesn't want to be drowned out by exhaust tone.

Also, link plz? Surfing from teh crackberry, takes forever to search. :lol:

its not too bad, my little bro rode with me, its kinda hard to talk at interstate speeds, but I also removed the silencer, with the silencer in, has the same tone, but about 1/3 less noisey in the back. Im pretty sure the trunk amps it, but just turn up the subs then lol
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=41571

I Ghetto matted the trunk which took out some of the drone, it really isnt as bad as other cars i have driven or rode in, let just say a 80mph the wind noise is louder and i can have a conversation

Thanks for the imput, guys.

Might piece together my own setup...

Some more questions...

What's the exhaust pipe size for the 4G64 Galants?

What's a good alternative to the AEM short ram intake? Almost $200 for a new short ram is asinine.

Does Eibach make lowering springs for the 8G? Also, what about KYB AGX struts?

Thanks in advance from your fellow n00blet.

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Originally Posted by Skyforger

Some more questions...

What's the exhaust pipe size for the 4G64 Galants?

What's a good alternative to the AEM short ram intake? Almost $200 for a new short ram is asinine.

Does Eibach make lowering springs for the 8G? Also, what about KYB AGX struts?

Thanks in advance from your fellow n00blet.

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I think stock is around 2 2.25, not to sure though. its deff not 2.5.

If you can wait about a week, I'm getting ready to sell my AEM CAI/SRI, just need it for about another week lol

Yes Eibach does make springs that fit the 8g, but you might have to buy them for the 3G eclipse, KYB and Eibach is what I'm struting on right now lol

I'm piecing together an exhaust setup for the Galant currently, gonna keep the existing pipe size to keep down rasp. Just need to decide on a muffler, and find the right length glasspack.

How much for the intake? :lol:

So, the struts and springs for the 3rd gen Eclipses fit Galants? Or is modification neccessary?

3G Eclipse suspension is direct fit

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Originally Posted by M-Rod

3G Eclipse suspension is direct fit

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Fucking A. Looking at AGXs and Eibachs now...

Digging up an old thread, I know. But for my question, I didn't want to make a new thread.

V6 guys, especially my 6G74 guys, how hard/easy/time consuming/quick was it to get to your back bank's valve cover to change the valve cover seals and spark plug seals, mines are leaking on the Diamante and I wanna tackle it this weekend. My sister's 3.3L V6 in her old minivan was cake, but that plenum had nowhere near the number of sensors and wires as the 74's, plus the throttle body didn't have a coolant line. Any insight as to what I'm about to get into would be appreciated.

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Originally Posted by beam514

if you get the SPECTRE adapter plate.. It's huge (4 in diameter). The only filter that really fits on it is the SPECTRE filter. What pieced together SRI are you referring to?

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Not true my friend. I have a 3 inch version of the Spectre adapter and filter on my car as we speak. Bought the filter from Autozone and the adapter from AdvanceAuto.

*EDIT* What other manufacturer shifters fit for the 8g auto and also the 3g manual? Has anyone tried any besides Acura and had success?

So question is what to do about a flat spot on a tire? I had to brake really hard the other day and ended up skidding and smoking the tires. Now I have two flat spots on my two front tires, which is causing my front end to feel lumpy. Had it verified at a local tire shop...
Is there anything I can do to fix this without having to buy new tires???

@ ivory_g to be honest if u smoked the tires on that one spot causing it to be uneven, then u really have no choice but to get new tires, nothing u can do can even out the tire

Yup, time for new rubber.

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Originally Posted by IVORY_G

So question is what to do about a flat spot on a tire? I had to brake really hard the other day and ended up skidding and smoking the tires. Now I have two flat spots on my two front tires, which is causing my front end to feel lumpy. Had it verified at a local tire shop...
Is there anything I can do to fix this without having to buy new tires???

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E brake- lysol on front tires=AWESOME flat spot fixing BURNOUT! FTW! seriously though, it works lol, just make sure you wash your ish really good afterwords. I don't recommend bleach though

I got a Galant Wagon, and i know you guys dont have them, but i will ask here anyway. The wagon got no cuout on the rear bumper for exhaust, the exhaust is just pointed downwords behind the bumper. But i want to make a cutout and get a new exhaust system. How do you reckon is the best way to do this mod?

Tape it off, design the outlet, and cut!


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Originally Posted by Galantman03

E brake- lysol on front tires=AWESOME flat spot fixing BURNOUT! FTW! seriously though, it works lol, just make sure you wash your ish really good afterwords. I don't recommend bleach though

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Seriously? Bcz I was wondering if I was able to smoke the tires by burning out if it would even out the tires or not... Are you sure Lysol will let me smoke the tires tho? What kind of Lysol?

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Originally Posted by IVORY_G

Seriously? Bcz I was wondering if I was able to smoke the tires by burning out if it would even out the tires or not... Are you sure Lysol will let me smoke the tires tho? What kind of Lysol?

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Seriously, the "solution" he posted gets my nomination for stupidest post of the month.

The tires are compromised. They are shot. There is no correct way to fix them. You need to replace the tires.

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Originally Posted by polishmafia

Seriously, the "solution" he posted gets my nomination for stupidest post of the month.

The tires are compromised. They are shot. There is no correct way to fix them. You need to replace the tires.

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Why not have some fun with them?

I say vagetable oil for optimal smoke and light them fuckers up:evilgrinblack:. Might as well have fun if you need new ones. Oh and dont forget the vids

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Originally Posted by polishmafia

Seriously, the "solution" he posted gets my nomination for stupidest post of the month.

The tires are compromised. They are shot. There is no correct way to fix them. You need to replace the tires.

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ROLMBO! Ok

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Originally Posted by mrg7243

Why not have some fun with them?

I say vagetable oil for optimal smoke and light them fuckers up:evilgrinblack:. Might as well have fun if you need new ones. Oh and dont forget the vids

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LOL! I just might to have some fun, we'll see...

Hmmm, I find it difficult to believe that flat spotting the tires ruins them. Now I know I'm not in the business of selling tires and what not, but I've flat spotted my tires a couple times on the track by braking too early too hard. All I had to do was go into the pits, hold the ebrake, and burn the fronts up a little with the throttle. It seemed to round them out. None of this vegetable oil or lysol stuff. I never had problems with lumpiness after that. Just speaking from my own personal experience. Nothing more than that.

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Originally Posted by greddy

Hmmm, I find it difficult to believe that flat spotting the tires ruins them. Now I know I'm not in the business of selling tires and what not, but I've flat spotted my tires a couple times on the track by braking too early too hard. All I had to do was go into the pits, hold the ebrake, and burn the fronts up a little with the throttle. It seemed to round them out. None of this vegetable oil or lysol stuff. I never had problems with lumpiness after that. Just speaking from my own personal experience. Nothing more than that.

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I figure its worth a shot...

As long as it is minor flatspotting it is correctable. Moderate to extreme flatspotting it is worthless to attempt any corrective action for anything other than track use. Technically, you could take to the a speed/performance shop (that sells competition tires) and get them professionally shaved (best method, but it would cost money).

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Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

As long as it is minor flatspotting it is correctable. Moderate to extreme flatspotting it is worthless to attempt any corrective action for anything other than track use. Technically, you could take to the a speed/performance shop (that sells competition tires) and get them professionally shaved (best method, but it would cost money).

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I have heard of this, but for the money, might as well replace.

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Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

As long as it is minor flatspotting it is correctable. Moderate to extreme flatspotting it is worthless to attempt any corrective action for anything other than track use. Technically, you could take to the a speed/performance shop (that sells competition tires) and get them professionally shaved (best method, but it would cost money).

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Its not bad, so I'll try it, if it doesnt work I might check into a performance shop. How much you think?

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Originally Posted by oakrdrs187

I have heard of this, but for the money, might as well replace.

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Do you realize how much Michelin Pilot Sport Tires cost? Shop told me $390... EACH. And I hate mismatched tires, & I dont have dough to buy new tires right now. :/

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Originally Posted by polishmafia

Seriously, the "solution" he posted gets my nomination for stupidest post of the month.

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Gee thanks, but he might as well give it a shot. It maybe a stupid post, but it works. It's not like I go out and do it every weekend lol.

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Originally Posted by mrg7243

Why not have some fun with them?

I say vagetable oil for optimal smoke and light them fuckers up:evilgrinblack:. Might as well have fun if you need new ones. Oh and dont forget the vids

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That might be better.

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Originally Posted by greddy

All I had to do was go into the pits, hold the ebrake, and burn the fronts up a little with the throttle. It seemed to round them out.

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This, I stated a liquid to ensure slipage, because a auto tranny is kinda hard to do a burnout it, well I couldn't, so thats what I used.

I could see racing slicks being shaved down...but street radials? Sounds sketchy to me.

Just save your pennies, and find a new set of tires. If you hate mismatched tires, just save the good ones as spares.

And LOL @ Michelin prices, main reason why I won't buy them. Then again...I don't think I've ever paid more than tax free whole prices on tires. lol

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Originally Posted by Skyforger

I could see racing slicks being shaved down...but street radials? Sounds sketchy to me.

Just save your pennies, and find a new set of tires. If you hate mismatched tires, just save the good ones as spares.

And LOL @ Michelin prices, main reason why I won't buy them. Then again...I don't think I've ever paid more than tax free whole prices on tires. lol

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Yeah I didnt buy the tires new, they came with the wheels I bought on CL for a good deal. I knew when it would be time to buy new tires I wouldnt be able to afford these anyway.

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Originally Posted by Skyforger

I could see racing slicks being shaved down...but street radials? Sounds sketchy to me.

Just save your pennies, and find a new set of tires. If you hate mismatched tires, just save the good ones as spares.

And LOL @ Michelin prices, main reason why I won't buy them. Then again...I don't think I've ever paid more than tax free whole prices on tires. lol

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Not sketchy at all, and is fact really common with AutoX and lower level racing crews that run DOT street/race tires.

To be easier on your wallet, Ivory, just buy two tires at a time. Some I'd recommend:

General Exclaim UHP
General G-Max
Goodyear Eagle GT
Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S
Nexen N3000
Nexen N5000 (most only come with an H speed rating)
Continental ExtremeContact DWS

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Originally Posted by Skyforger

To be easier on your wallet, Ivory, just buy two tires at a time. Some I'd recommend:

General Exclaim UHP
General G-Max
Goodyear Eagle GT
Goodyear Eagle F1 A/S
Nexen N3000
Nexen N5000 (most only come with an H speed rating)
Continental ExtremeContact DWS

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I would tend to stay away from goodyaer as the adage goes they are goodforayear, We had goodyears on 2 cars and the rubber went bad after 6 months.

If you want a good tire go for bridgestone potenza's

390 for 1 tire?? Maybe if your running 315 width.

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Originally Posted by mrg7243

I would tend to stay away from goodyaer as the adage goes they are goodforayear

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First time I've heard that lol

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Originally Posted by oakrdrs187

390 for 1 tire?? Maybe if your running 315 width.

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Naw bro, these are really high end tires. Mine are only 225/45/18... They are like the flagship tires of Michelin's. They use these tires kind of tires in racing in Europe with the BMW's, Porsche's, Corvette's, etc.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

I have Goodyear Assurance Comfort Treads on the G, bought em brand new in 2008, had the fronts replaced under warranty earlier this summer because the rubber dryrotted on the sidewall. Other than that, they've been good, the rears are still on, they're getting low, but for three years of daily driving at least 50 miles a day, they've held up.

Edit: IVORY, I just read your post, no wonder they're so expensive. They're run-flats, they're not cheap.
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Originally Posted by mrg7243

I would tend to stay away from goodyaer as the adage goes they are goodforayear, We had goodyears on 2 cars and the rubber went bad after 6 months.

If you want a good tire go for bridgestone potenza's

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O'RLY?

I had the Eagle F1 A/S tires on my Pontiac's stock wheels (225/50 R16) for three years, and lasted 45,000 miles.

When I still worked at Sears, I sold two sets of Eagle GTs to friends (Nissan Maxima, 05 - 245/45 R18 and Honda Accord V6 Sedan, 02 - 205/60 R16)

The 'Max squeezed out just over 50,000 miles on his set, and the Honda? He finally wore them out, 57,000 miles, and bought another set!

^^ yeah I forgot to mention I bought the tires at 122,000 miles and right now I'm at 171,000 and change, not bad at all considering how I drive. Never had a problem with Goodyears.


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