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We need @2fcknfst to start boot-legging some of those Walmart 5L jugs down here....
Tell you wat Son, we can make that happen!
I have a locker in WA state, taking things southbound is wayyyyyyyy easier than taking them north.
Yesterday, for example, as I crossed south, it was the first time they ever did a 'random' inspection on me - they opened the back of the Burban and I heard the officer say, lotsa room in there!
Still doesn't explain why you guys cannot get it easily.
After a long hard of winter sitting (for me...), Plugs done, gt3 dip stick installed.
Plugs look good.... A testimony to being well tuned.
I was a little disappointed with my dipstick, as it barely register oil on the tip of the dipstick when I know the oil level is correct after changing the oil. Other folks who have done the dipstick mod report similar results.
I was a little disappointed with my dipstick, as it barely register oil on the tip of the dipstick when I know the oil level is correct after changing the oil. Other folks who have done the dipstick mod report similar results.
Have you compared the dipstick reading yet?
When the OEM electronic gauge shows all bars full, the GT3 dipstick will show low, usually between the bottom and mid point dots on the dipstick. We calibrated our electronic oil level gauge to correspond to the full mark on the dipstick. Not sure it really matters either way as this is a dry sump engine.
Last edited by powdrhound; 02-16-2023 at 08:33 PM.
I was a little disappointed with my dipstick, as it barely register oil on the tip of the dipstick when I know the oil level is correct after changing the oil. Other folks who have done the dipstick mod report similar results.
Have you compared the dipstick reading yet?
I have not, I did just try and pull it out, it was somewhat awkward. As noted above, I was not having a good time with the idea that the electronic level could die in the middle of nowhere, because I do like to drive out into the boonies, but I will chack it tomorrow.
Originally Posted by powdrhound
When the OEM electronic gauge shows all bars full, the GT3 dipstick will show low, usually between the bottom and mid point dots on the dipstick. We calibrated our electronic oil level gauge to correspond to the full mark on the dipstick. Not sure it really matters either way as this is a dry sump engine.
I was under the impression that, if the sump was overfilled, the excess would go into the crankcase - which would be bad. Is that not the case?
But also good to know that it reads low, when full.
I was under the impression that, if the sump was overfilled, the excess would go into the crankcase - which would be bad. Is that not the case?
But also good to know that it reads low, when full.
Cheers,
I would just note where the dipstick indicates when the electronic gauge shows full and use that as a reference if the electronic gauge ever died. The dipstick is a pain in the **** to read but it does not lie as long as you use it when the oil is fully warmed up and car is level. Maybe it's calibrated a bit on the high side because they wanted a greater reserve on the Cup cars during endurance races. I don't know. I think there is a bit of a leeway either side of full. I wouldn't overthink it.
I picked up a Kline exhaust with 200 cell cats and a pair of 997.2 intercoolers some time back and got them installed today. Tomorrow I will pull the front bumper cover to clean the radiators and finish the reassembly. I did start it on my lift and am very pleased with the sound.
Mark Kline muffler with 200 cell cats Driver side intercooler Passenger side intercooler
I would just note where the dipstick indicates when the electronic gauge shows full and use that as a reference if the electronic gauge ever died. The dipstick is a pain in the **** to read but it does not lie as long as you use it when the oil is fully warmed up and car is level. Maybe it's calibrated a bit on the high side because they wanted a greater reserve on the Cup cars during endurance races. I don't know. I think there is a bit of a leeway either side of full. I wouldn't overthink it.
Perhaps a larger tank...? I won't put a lot of thought into it, when it gets light out, I'll check. Thanks John, appreciated.
Soooooo, dip stick and plugs/coils were not the only thing that happened yesterday, I am pretty sure I met the meanest little old lady in Vancouver yesterday when she unceremoniously drove into the back of the turbo...
So, I stopped, got out, could see she was a little old lady, so I asked for her insurance, she says 'Why...?', and I respond with, 'Well, you hit me from behind...'
'No I didn't. I'm not paying for anything, you're wrong...'
Insert picture of beaten up late 90s Toyota here...
Well Ma'am, the rules are we have to exchange information...
I'm not giving you anything, I'm leaving...
Well Ma'am, if you do that I'll have to call the police and report this as a hit and run.
I'm calling my lawyer.
Ok, but I still need your info...
No. Go away.
Ok, I'll just call the police then, and we can make sure everything is above board.
You're an azzhole.
That may be, however, we still need to file a report.
On phone with police dispatcher 'Are you in the danger from the other driver?' Chuckles to myself, 'No, I think I can manage it'
Three police show up, little old lady is going crazy.
Young officer to me, 'Sir, she is really mad!'.
Me, 'Yes, I have noticed'.
Officer - 'She doesn't want to listen'
Me - 'Also noted'
Officer, 'You are free to go', me, 'Thank you Sir'
Little old lady from 30' away, VERY LOUDLY - 'YOU'RE LETTING HIM GO????? HE'S AN AZZHOLE, HE DID THIS!!!!'
Me, drives away, calls insurance, highly irritated for a little ding.
This is not a normal little old lady interaction for me, it was quite shocking.
I guess I will order some for delivery then. I usually order it from my local NAPA which is next door to my office. Wonder why they can't get it. I'll ask them tomorrow.
The oil weirdness continues. When I stopped by NAPA to pick up the non-cancelled order the counter guy looked at me funny and said "we didn't cancel anything, we have all the oil you ordered right here." So I did get my 24 quarts of 5W-50 after all.
02-15-2023, 12:32 PM
