Engine related tech articles.
Deleting the cruise control system on our DSM’s is very common within the community. Most people do it to clean up the engine bay, but that is not the only benefit of deleting cruise control. The cruise control is made up of two individual throttle cables with a series of pulleys. Every extra individual part […]
Though I have yet to build a 2.4L engine using the 4G64 block with the 4G63 head, it has always been a huge interest of mine and is high up on the bucket list. The biggest advantage of running a 2.4L compared to the 2,0L, aside from the obvious increase in displacement, is that you […]
“The Official Engine Oil of Eat Sleep DSM.” The Brad Penn, Penn 1 High Performance Motor oil, also widely known as “The Green Oil”, has been by far the most amazing oil I have ever used. Once I learned of it and it’s history and background, I have refused to use any other oil in […]
One of the most popular OFH’s (Oil Filter Housings) that a lot of us around the DSM Community use, including myself, is the infamous 1990 externally air cooled 1990 DSM OFH’s. There are a LOT of benefits from using the 1990 OFH and I will do my best to touch on all of them in […]
I am often asked what things can be removed or deleted in order to clean up the engine bay or remove weight. There are literally dozens of things you get get rid of in the engine bay alone, not to mention elsewhere in the car. Removing things that you don’t need or may not even […]
I get asked a lot about how I did my battery relocation. While there are many many different ways you can do it with various amounts of different parts and products, I believe my way is one of the simplest. But, I chose to go the way I did because it worked with my wire […]
A 2G MAF is a very quick, cheap, and easy modification on a 1G. The 2G MAF is much larger than the 1G MAF. The wiring is pretty straight forward but there are two ways you could do this. 1- Hard wire the 2G MAF plug onto the factory 1G wiring but cutting off the […]
This write up is from my experience of installing an Innovate LC2 Wideband in my 1G DSM using the DB gauge. The install will be very similar on a 2G DSM and I will point out any differences. INTRODUCTION: First things first, there are two main parts of the wideband; the controller and the gauge. […]
This is a tech article on how to check your timing on the 7 bolt 4G63. This will apply to the 6 bolt engine as well, but the timing marks on the crank are different between the two engines. Here we go. Step 1: Put your car in neutral and apply the emergency brake. Step […]
I figured I would do this write up to help the large amount of people with this issue or who may have this issue in the future. This is just a simple FAQ that will hopefully solve/find the culprit for your hot start problem. 1) EGR Valve- Sometimes the EGR Valve will fail on our […]
This write up will show you how to set base ignition timing using an adjustable timing light. This applies to all 1G 4G63 engines INCLUDING non turboed 4G63’s, with an adjustable 1G CAS (Cam Angle Sensor). Tools Needed: *3/8″ drive ratchet *12mm socket, 3/8″ drive *3″ extension for a 3/8″ drive *Flat head screwdriver *Adjustable […]
The following content is copied from the Taboo Speed Shop. All credit goes to the Taboo Speed Shop. It shows diagrams and information regarding the removal of the emissions and vacuum lines. I’ve noticed a few threads with people looking for these pictures since the website is no longer available. A wiseman suggested that I […]
I can’t stress how important it is to NEVER under any circumstances use an auto tensioner from the parts store. I found out the hard way back in 2012 after doing a 6 bolt swap in my 2G. I bought the auto tensioner from Advance Auto. After I completed the swap, I was staring at […]
So you just spun a bearing in your motor and aren’t sure what to do. This write up will tell you what your options are. Before you can have any option, you need to determine the damage done or lack of damage done. And to be clear, throwing new bearings in it is NOT an […]
A lot of times, the DSM newbies don’t know exactly what type of engine they have. So if you are unsure, this will help you out! Talon, Eclipse, Laser (TEL) 1990-1994 (First Generation) If your DSM is a 1990-1994, you will have one of 3 engines. The 4G63, 4G63T, or the 4G37. 4G63- The 4G63, […]