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Old 02-13-2008, 09:30 AM
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<center><img src="http://i21.tinypic.com/2r6nq6u.jpg"></center><p>1)fuel injector spray pattern
2)fuel pressures
3)injector seals(highly recommend this one)
4)cam to crank timing
5)plugs
6)clean out thottle body
7)check for vaccum leaks and clogged crankcase vent hoses &amp; pcv
Balance issues:
1)faulty or failing pressure plate
2)flywheel failing or needs to be retorqued
I could go on, but you get the idea. That Apikol mount was one of the best mods done to our car. You might consider doing the Stern rear diff bracket bushings.
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thx. don't like the Stern design,tho clever. I think you are overstating my critique of the Apikol
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What?
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srry, thought he meant the Stern diff mount donut. I'll look at the Stern diff bushings.
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<center><img src="http://i32.tinypic.com/11k8kza.jpg"></center><p>When you say something is "harsh", I take it literally. I'm not a fan of Stern's mount donut but their rear diff bracket bushings are a no-brainer. Pic of them pressed in a spare bracket I had around.
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<center><img src="http://i28.tinypic.com/2unyg51.jpg"></center><p>Installation is quite easy, less vibration, more positive shifts.
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thanks, i'll look over those bushing and the rest of the driveline-
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If the slotted hole is not aligned just like stock, could it make noise?
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Default Yeah man, I understand completely. These are holding up great, the Apikol line is really...

one of top notch manufacturing and attention to detail. These were only released last year although I think they will do great.
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Default Not necessarily the culprit. The slot is because certainly not all of the pieces manufactured...

for all of the thousands of cars made are identical. You can use this to sort of fine tune though possibly and make sure everything is lining up properly.


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