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    Homemade Octane Booster

    Have you guys ever tried this out?: http://www.need4speedpower.com/torco.html It says it's not a octane booster. It's $12.50 a qt. 1 qt. added to 20 gal of 93 unleaded = 97 octane 1 qt. added to 10 gal of 93 unleaded = 104 octane.
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    Anyone else autoX there Sy or Ty ??

    sr20: Are nt555s street or shaved tires? You used 275 and 315 at the Autocross? I went the other way. My street tires are 275 & 315 on 17x9.5 and 17x11 wheels For the Autocross I use 17x9.5 wheels with Bfgoodrich shaved tires 275/45/17 all the way around. I chalk my tires and adjust...
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    Brake light stays on

    Tyler, never mind, found the adjusting nut. It's a little easier that way. Hope it lasts awhile.
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    Brake light stays on

    Going to install my 3rd switch in 3 weeks tomorrow. HTH where is that adjuster nut you mentioned. I'm a newbie so please be specific.
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    Brake light stays on

    Thanks guys for all your tips. Mike C. what did you use to bend the bracket? I replaced the stoplight switch as suggested and worked fine for awhile but the problem is back again. Changed it twice but I think it's the way I installed it that's causing a problem. Is the proper slower way to...
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    Emergency brake cable for '92 TY

    Thank you Roberto. Kev
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    Brake light stays on

    If I don't touch the brake pedal my brake lights stay on. If I move it slightly up, like a cm or so, with my foot it goes off but once I let go it comes on again. What needs to be adjusted, replaced? Thank you
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    Emergency<parking) brake cable for '92 Ty

    Hey Guys: Can anyone tell me where I can get an emergency(parking) brake cable for the left rear side of my Ty? Mine got frayed and it's sticking in the lock position. How much do they usually go for? Thank you
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    Emergency brake cable for '92 TY

    Hey Guys: I've got a '92 Ty. Can anyone suggest where I can get a emergency brake cable for the left rear side? Thanks for any help. Kev
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    Autocrossed the Typhoon 4 the First Time

    Tscuba: You can try your search here: http://www.scca.com/Solo/Solo2.asp?IdS=009D80-202B430&x=050|030&~=
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    Valve body and governor for a TY

    Can anyone direct me to where I can get a valve body and governor for a Ty? My TY has around 450 hp and the tranny is currently being rebuilt but the tranny guy told me the best valve body and governor are stock. Is this true?
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    Hartman Stage IV Tranny kit

    JW: What is his screen name here or contact number? Trying to find out what is in it because I need some tranny work done and would like to tell whomever works on it what it is.
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    Hartman Stage IV Tranny kit

    Hey Guys: Can anyone give me a detailed list of what is included in this? Thank you
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    Where to get a 200 amp alternator for TY?

    Hey Ed: Is one of these the one you got?: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=search.asp&type=bykeyword&searchtype=both&part=200+amp+alternator&x=12&y=8 Was it a straight replacement or did you need a special bracket or customizing to fit?
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    Where to get a 200 amp alternator for TY?

    Anyone know a place I can get one for my Ty? Thanks.
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    Shifting at 3900 rpm

    Hey Guys: My Ty was shifting from 1st to 2nd at 2900 rpm but starting today it started shifting from 1st to 2nd at 3900 rpm. Can anyone tell me what to do? Please be specific. I'm a newbie to the Ty. Thanks
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    What could cause low oil pressure?

    This would seem like the obvious but have you checked your oil level? This was my problem. I checked it one week and the second week I was getting strange oil pressure readings and thought it couldn't be my oil level because I just checked it a week early....to make a long story short it was my...
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    Ty not starting.......HELP!

    Thanks guys for giving me some direction to look. Turns out the starter was shot and my Optima battery had a low charge due to having to have the lights on at night when I had my wife pull the Ty at 20 mph a couple miles. Once I changed the starter and battery everythings good now.
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    Clear window tint

    I tried V-Kool on my windshield in the Philippines and it definitely works. They have dealers around the world but had a hard time finding one near N.Y. though. Here's their website: http://www.v-kool.com/QuickCars.asp
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    Ty not starting.......HELP!

    Yesterday it was driving fine all day until late afternoon when I tuened it off it just wouldn't start. The voltmeter read 12.7 volts, fuses alll good. When I tried to start it I didn't hear any clicking but with the hood open I can see the alternator turning really really slow...... maybe 2...
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