if you didn't get 90% of the gas outta your tank before you started filling it with the new ethanol mix you might be getting issues from that i know of 2 motors that have blown due to this situation

sounds to me like you are running rich. get your injectors tested/replaced, one could be stuck open.

Also could be an exhaust leek. make sure that your manifold bolts are very tight (don't overtighten though) and that welding for the exhaust was done well.

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: Jun 7, 2006 - 3:55 PM

right now i am running open downpipe


also manny i see you are browsing the thread, i promise ill get pics up soon, im embarassed at my engine bay right now (as you can see by the vids) so as soon as i get that cleaned up + the stock manifold ill get you all the pics you want

FIX THE STUPID LEAK

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if he asked you for pics...i doubt he wanted to admire your engine bay. he probably wanted pics so that he can help your troubleshoot your issues.

get your exhaust done. i don't think the aftermarket exhaust would be causing that problem

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: Jun 7, 2006 - 4:05 PM

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smartass, he posted a comment in my profile about wanting to see pics

i would definetly get the aftermarket manifold off ASAP, i wouldnt be suprized if its already cracking.
have you checked the base of the intake mani, where it meets the TVIS plate for leaks?

no i havent, because it seems impossible to reach back there, i guess next time im at my friends house with the compressor i will boost leak test for that

hey guys, this is a public service announcement DO NOT EVER PUT AN SSAUTOCHROME MANIFOLD ON A 3SGTE, OR I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND KILL YOU.

it is the most paint in the ass thing ever, one of the bolts is completely not reachable, one of the nuts wont come off because the stud unscrewed out and is now touching the manifold, and last but not least i think i might have to take the turbo off to get the manifold off and i am not happy about htat ;(

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brian please please please never ever talk about your funky a$$ bedroom paint shoving in the ass desires....keep it to cars

and don't forget to unbolt the turbo from the manifold...cause umm yea you have to do that to replace the manifold anyways so just do it

This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 8, 2006 - 2:39 PM

give me some credit dan, i know i have to unbolt the turbo from the manifold to get the manifold out, that is ALREADY DONE, even though you yourself said "i have to remove the turbo" to do it, but i guess thats something you would know if you worked on the 3sgte instead of just reading about it.

im down to one bolt, its pretty much impossible to get to from every angle, its RIGHT up against one of the runners and you cant fit a socket over it and the other runners get in the way to get a wrench on it.. i cant even see how i would access it with the turbo/downpipe removed..

it seems the person who put the manifold on had trouble with this one too because its not even tightened all the way, but i still cant get it off

SSautochrome is notorious for being a bad company....

This post has been edited by CheesyLobster: Jun 12, 2006 - 7:03 AM

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they products sux a$$.... I had a header and downpipe from them...lasted 2 weeks