Performance DIY by DIY Guru

Have a new aftermarket wheel in your room you want to install, but don't know exactly how? Watch, Read, and Learn. 1. Locate steering wheel. 2. Take your small screwdriver and pop the H emblem off the wheel. 3. Locate the steering wheel nut. 19mm or 13/16". 4. Find the appropriate socket/extention 5. Zip it out with an impact gun if you've got one. The reason I say use this is because you don't have to worry about the wheel moving very much as you rip the nut off, as opposed to useing a hand-powered ratchet. 6. If the nut doesnt come out in the socket, it'll just sit there like yay: 7. Then go ahead and pull the wheel off. 8. *edited* nvm. 9. Slip on the new hub. 10. Bolt down the new steering wheel nut. Connect your horn wire, etc and line up the wheel. *Note*. When you slide the new hub in, hold the steering wheel up to it(with the wheel in the appropriate position(i.e. vertical) and see if the hub i...

They say great DIY Projects can only be made possible with great DIY Tools. When it comes to DIY projects, the first and most important thing for a DIY enthusiast to have is a 'GOOD' (read great) set of tools. Some have the ingenuity to use a limited number of tools for a multitude of purposes. But for the simple man there are some basic tools that must be at hand all the time. Without further ado let us look at the 7 Must have tools for Automotive DIY Projects that every gear head should own. Tool # 1: Magnetic Screw Driver Set Magnetic Screw Driver A magnetic screw driver set comes in handy from opening a door handle to dismantling an engine. So it is a must have for a rookie DIY enthusiast. Tool # 2: Torque Wrenches:  Torque Wrench Set  If you are going to build a car or going to do home improvement DIY, You will definitely need to keep a set of Torque Wrenches handy.For example,almost all parts of a car are held together by nuts an...

- Timing can affect performance. Know where your timing is set before making carb adjustments. A couple of degrees can make a big difference in acceleration characteristics. Properly setting timing may cure ills without getting into carbs. Gearing can also be a significant factor.  - Exhaust pipes/baffles MUST be clean. Clogged pipes can kill top end. - Excess carbon on pistons can cloud tuning issues. - Air leaks and/or bad crank seals can affect tuning. A leak down test is strongly recommended. - Low compression can't be compensated for with tuning. - Change in fuel grades or blends can make tuning requirements change. It is best to use premium fuel. - Before making any adjustments be sure the carbs and jets are clean. That means ALL jets... pilot, needle jet, and main, are removed and inspected/cleaned. Carb body passageways should be blown out with brake cleaner or soaked in carb cleaner for several hours and blown out with compressed air. T...

To calibrate the voltage on the TPS Sensor, a sensor on the throttle body that tells the ECU where the throttle is positioned. Over time the Tps goes out of calibration and your car's performance suffers greatly for it. I was VERY impressed with the difference this made to my car. It increased throttle response, smoothly revving across the whole rev range and makes for a far enjoyable car to drive. If your car is around the 8 year old mark, you should DEFINATELY do this if you want better performance from your car and offcoarse, who dosen't?! Again, I can't emphasize how effective this is, a must do! THE TPS IS OVERLOOKED OR SHOULD I SAY NOT UNDERSTOOD BUT THE TPS HOLDS GREAT BENEFITS WHEN CALIBRATED. This can be performed by yourself, without help, no problem. This is being done on a d16y4. Steps: Remove the Throttle body - 4 bolts 3 sensors that just unplug (TPS, Map and IACV) 2 coolant hoses on the bottom, unclip the metal clamp and pull the ho...