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Nov 15

Spyder AWD Swap – Removing the carrier bearing hangers/mounts

by Jake
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Task: Removing the carrier bearing hangers from the donor shell Tools Needed: Drill Breaker bar Sockets Pry bar Large drill bit or spotweld cutter (and optional refill cutters) Small drill bit or punch The carrier bearings are the hangers that mount the driveshaft to the bottom

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  • AWD Swap, Carrier Bearings, drivetrain, DSM, Spotweld Cutter, Spyder
Sep 07

Spyder AWD Swap – Parts list/donor background

by Jake
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If you’ve been following us on instagram (VertTuner), you know I’ve spent the summer working on two projects. The first was replacing the headgasket on a 99 Subaru Outback Legacy. The aim of the first project is to make it a daily driver while

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  • 46G3, All Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive Swap, AWD Spyder, AWD Swap, DSM, GST, GSX, Spyder
Feb 22

Making space in the engine bay without crowding the trunk

by Jake
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One of the biggest eyesores in the engine bay is the battery. Not only is it unsightly in my Spyder, it also blocks access to the fuel filter and can create issues mounting larger throttle body elbows when increasing the size of your intercooler pipes

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Feb 22

Brace for corners!

by Jake
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One of most fun parts of driving a convertible is driving through the twisties on a sunny day.  Taking a tight corner is one the most exhilarating parts of driving any car. One of the biggest components of maintaining control in a hard corner is

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  • 2G, 4G63, Body Roll, Convertible, Cornering, DSM, Eclipse, GST, GSX, Megan Racing, Spyder, Strut Bar, Suspension, Talon
Feb 21

Making Custom Braided Fuel Lines With AN Fittings

by Jake
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Making your own fuel lines may sound difficult, or even scary, but it’s actually pretty easy and fairly safe. Whether you need a new fuel line as a part of a restoration project, or are trying to prep for a larger turbo charger, braided lines

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  • 4G63, AN Fittings, Braided, Convertible, DSM, Fuel line, GST, GSX, Spyder, Turbo
Dec 08

Adding an AFPR to Jake’s Eclipse

by Jake
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I’ve had a Fuelab AFPR (Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator) sitting in my toolbox since mid-summer before we started the timing job. Worse than that, I’ve had my Walbro 255 since I was still working on the old 420a shell. In order to use the

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  • 4G63, Aermotive, AFPR, AN Fittings, Big Boost, Braided, Convertible, DSM, Fuel line, Fuel Pressure, Fuelab, GST, GSX, High Boost, Spyder, Supporting Mods, Turbo
Nov 22

Progress and product review: OBX Aluminum Pulleys

by Jake
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Progress and product review: OBX Aluminum Pulleys

After finally sorting the timing issues, I was finally able to drive the Spyder home to Chicago. After a few weeks without power steering, I think my valet was really starting to hate me. None of the parts stores in the area carried a belt

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