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My advice would be to cut the spacers off. It's gonna suck. You're going to have to put all new studs in anyways. Or heat it to the point it melts and use a slide hammer to rip the spacer off while the studs are semi solid/liquid

I only know gang signs. Truck gang!

I used to live in Leesburg, VA. Are the cops in Leesburg, FL as much of assholes as they are in VA? Welcome to the forum!

Why's your one finger so much dirtier than the others?

This is definitely true. I've seen about 10 buy backs in my career as a GM technician. Cars that were completely unable to be fixed. It wasn't a lack of knowledge or issue on our end of things just the car wouldn't work right. @Rokusek I appreciate the compliment. The V6 LGX/LFX engine has...

Got around to installing my Lensun Solar panel system on the truck today. This thing is pretty sweet. I decided to get one so when I go camping I can have additional security of knowing the battery won't go dead or I can charge my electronics. The install was simple. Install the vinyl, add 3M...

Look into DBA rotors. They're good stuff. I ran them on my Speed and currently run them on my Miata. Not cheap but they hold up well. I've done street driving on them and multiple track/autoX days without any warpage issues. Stay far away from Hawk Pads. I had a set that made insane noise and...

If you're burning oil or coolant you can break down the catalytic converter. Causing it to come apart and clog which in turn chokes the engine and causes more smoking or lack of power. The slow response is because of lack of airflow across the sensor. Remove the catalytic converter and check it...

Here's my suggestion. You obviously have to re time the engine. If you can have access to a leak down tester then remove the timing cover, valve cover, chain, and camshafts. Then use the leak down tester to check each cylinder. If the leak down is within acceptable limits you probably don't...

Considering ITB's? My old Silvertop engine screamed at high RPM with those. I'm sure a K series with ITB's would sound nuts. Also I have a really old version of Hondata on my laptop I've used for tuning B series. Is the software you're using specifically for K/J series or has the program been...

Are you running any form of shift light indicator? I think it's awesome how well it's performing for you. 50hp NA is a massive gain! I'm using a Setrab oil cooler with good results. What brand have you gone with?

New update! I purchased a set of TSE (Texas Speed & Engineering) Long Tube Headers as well as a Flowmaster FX series 3" exhaust. Also picked up an oil catch can, a new instrument panel (since the current one is cracked) and new forged UCA's. Even with the purchase of all that stuff I have about...

Don't give up homie. We all understand your frustrations and have been there ourselves. Never considered valve springs as a possibility for creating a ticking noise but it can make sense. The stiffer setup would transfer more noise through the cover.

I agree with EB. Is there drivability issues? Or just audible noise? Oil pressure good? Valve lash set? Running aftermarket injectors? My Miata ticks and the injectors are loud (Flow Force 640cc) but it runs like a champ.

What!? I thought the noise was gone? Did it come back?

Have you properly bled the system? Have any air trapped that you're not aware of?

Completely separate systems. Only the brake master cylinder is a reservoir for the clutch master cylinder. What clutch did you use? If it's slipping there could be any number of reasons. Pedal failure to return to released height, sticking slave cylinder, cracked pressure plate, cracked or worn...

Seeing all the work you do motivates me to do work on mine. The autoX went well for me. I ran in the "cookie cutter" class as they call it. Basically an unlimited class since my car can't class in any other specific categories. I placed 5th out of 12th and I was racing against some experienced...

If blow by is that bad you could remove the valve cover and put some scrubbers into the PCV baffling. Miata owners have been known to that in extreme circumstances. Or maybe run an vacuum pump from a GM connected to the cover. Wire it up with a relay to 12V ignition and you'd be good to go. You...