MP5stephen
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Don't beI know how hard it can be sometimes to get something done for yourself at work
I might need some 5mm, or smaller. My question is, wouldn't I need longer wheel studs?
What have you done to your P5 today?
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I might need some 5mm, or smaller. My question is, wouldn't I need longer wheel studs?
Nope, many people run 8mm spacers without extended studs. You will have no problem with 5mm or smaller.
CheeseHelmet
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It's because he doesn't want to swap alternators for a third time, I'd be super annoyed if that happened to me too. In fact I'd probably return it and ask for my money back, iirc rockauto sells brand new alternators for a fair price.
Today I swapped back my front struts because the $16 struts I put on last week were worse than what I had previously (no s***, right?). At the same time I figured it would be a good idea to check my valve clearance because I've been noticing a bit more tap-tap-tap-tap noise at low speed/load + high rpm. They're all within spec, but a couple were close to the limit. At least I don't have to worry about that...
Also, here's why you don't buy the cheapest ignition coils rockauto sells:
I think they were O.E.M. brand, which oddly enough is nowhere near OEM quality. Luckily I kept my old ignition coils so I just reused the boots from those. The rubber on the new ones was very brittle whereas my 10-year-old Mazda boots were still in perfect shape.
hit the nail on the head. im going to double check all the grounds and possibly do the big 3 since that seams to have helped some people. swapping out for the 3rd alt will be the absolute last resort
bikingpro5
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So I didn't think this deserved it's own thread. So I am looking at getting a used block to forge but it's a FS-ZE engine, i realize that they are almost identical. But because they have a higher compression piston I didn't know if pistons from a FS-DE would fit properly, mainly the skirt height. I've heard that when they reach TDC the top piston ring would be visible but I'm not sure if there's any truth to that. If anybody has any insight I would love to know, I might have a great deal on a block. And I'm sorry in advance if this sounds dumb.
95blkprobe
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I believe you are mixing up the fs-ze and the fp-de. The fs-ze should have the same block height, only the fp-de has a shorter deck height, since it has a shorter stroke than the fs-de.
The fs-de pistons should drop in with no problems, let me know if you decide to get the ze, as i will prob buy the pistons off you depending on the condition.
The fs-de pistons should drop in with no problems, let me know if you decide to get the ze, as i will prob buy the pistons off you depending on the condition.
+45 offset; 18x7.5 iirc.
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No man, i still have fenders... nothing ever gets in or up..
Thanks man, needed to hear that since it's a great deal on the block. Most places around here want around $1200 for a used block. I won't be getting the pistons with it. It's just the block, crank, and head. I think he's got a buyer for the rods and pistons.
bikingpro5
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ah techflex, it just makes everything that much nicer. The old plastic loom just looks out of place once you start using it more, i like the dinoced optima.
i bought mine 3 years ago today
Happy buy-day!
