I'm intrigued by your videos but one thing...why Mitsubishi's?
In Australia, Mitsubishi bought out Chrysler and made horrible Sigmas, which became Magnas-that had a habit of blowing a lot of foul smelling smoke. I wonder why they did that? Might have been a carbeuration issue. Interesting.
Great job as always. The holes you mentioned that line up the hat and spring perch can be used to compress the spring (maybe Mitsu intended it that way?). You can use a long threaded rod to do the trick. Double nut one end and tighten the other to compress the spring.
I have a bit of an off-topic question but would love input from DSM-ers, and I'm new to Mitsu, I need new valve cover bolts (long story) and I've seen stud kits to regular bolts to ARP bolts as a replacement for valve cover bolts. What do you all as experts recommend? Your help is much appreciated :)
@peelout40 The stud kit is for a specific valve cover typically found on Hyundais and some fork lifts with 4g63 and 4g64 propane engines (yes, forklifts). No need to mess with those.
I'm using ARP cap screws which are allen-head bolts. Overkill? Yes. But they're pretty.
OE fasteners are fine if you're not building a show motor. What you need to be aware of is they get 3.3'lbs of torque which is only finger-tight, so bolt strength is irrelevant. The ones around the plug wells are shorter.
@Jafromobile Thanks so much, really does help. I noticed that on the DSM forums, the debate is mods vs appearance vs price...someone just said buy some SS bolts from a hardware store and you'll be fine. It just needs to hold the valve cover on, and since yeah, its all finger tight only so, it's not loaded up with torque. I just want it to work and fit, and get the car out from under my carport. :)
Very cool vid. Thanks for posting so often. Also - cool effects with the sped up action but paused at the various spots with the narration in the background.
@davemiii Voiceover is working well. I'm trying to streamline the edits while keeping it simple. I don't know if anyone can comprehend what it's like doing a 30+ hour job (in some cases) to make one video without speaking or using the stereo... I still show part numbers where I have to but this isn't YouBooK.
I cover a lot of ground in these videos, & I think people appreciate not having to read while it's going on. Nobody told me to, I just figured that one out all by myself. :P
@Jafromobile Yeah after doing a few videos myself I realized it's sometimes more work & way less fun to edit the video than to simply do the job. Plus the extra effort it takes to do the camerawork, it's definitely appreciated more on my part. I'd go nuts w/o the background music though. I even got a snippy copyright warning from Youtube and the record label because you could hear the music in the background on my stereo while I worked in the garage. Annoying.
@andymcdo Look below at MichaelCosta84's comment. Thumb it! ;) I did! I'm sure it's going to be a popular question, and I spilled the beans earlier. :D
@Running925 It's gonna be rollin' soon... Once the GSX is engineless... maybe later tonight?... Colt's coming indoors. I've got a fresh bottle of Argon/CO2... but I'm itching to buy a stick welder.
I saw your Wellsville video, but there wasn't nearly enough of HAVOC in there? It's rough being a camera man, I know...
The Colt rear strut's diameter on the lower mount is significantly smaller than the AWD DSMs. Top mounts the same but the bottom doesn't fit. The FWD DSM rear strut is about 1/4" shorter than AWD, and compresses about 7/16" shorter. I'm sure something else will cross-reference from another Mitsu... I just don't know what yet?
@Jafromobile I do mobile mechanic work, and struts are definitely the most requested thing, so I would gladly spend that money to stop using these stupid HF specials. Thanks for the information, buying these right now, I earned it after 2 weeks (and counting) of electrical gremlin chasing on the GSX.
I'm intrigued by your videos but one thing...why Mitsubishi's?
In Australia, Mitsubishi bought out Chrysler and made horrible Sigmas, which became Magnas-that had a habit of blowing a lot of foul smelling smoke. I wonder why they did that? Might have been a carbeuration issue. Interesting.
Samsgarden 2 months ago
Your videos are so awesome. Been subscribed for a while. Just amazing stuff. Keep up the great work; video and automotive.
DJDevon3 5 months ago
Great job as always. The holes you mentioned that line up the hat and spring perch can be used to compress the spring (maybe Mitsu intended it that way?). You can use a long threaded rod to do the trick. Double nut one end and tighten the other to compress the spring.
dcpeter1 5 months ago
Another classic video
adamryanclark 5 months ago
I have a bit of an off-topic question but would love input from DSM-ers, and I'm new to Mitsu, I need new valve cover bolts (long story) and I've seen stud kits to regular bolts to ARP bolts as a replacement for valve cover bolts. What do you all as experts recommend? Your help is much appreciated :)
peelout40 5 months ago
@peelout40 The stud kit is for a specific valve cover typically found on Hyundais and some fork lifts with 4g63 and 4g64 propane engines (yes, forklifts). No need to mess with those.
I'm using ARP cap screws which are allen-head bolts. Overkill? Yes. But they're pretty.
OE fasteners are fine if you're not building a show motor. What you need to be aware of is they get 3.3'lbs of torque which is only finger-tight, so bolt strength is irrelevant. The ones around the plug wells are shorter.
Jafromobile 5 months ago
@Jafromobile Thanks so much, really does help. I noticed that on the DSM forums, the debate is mods vs appearance vs price...someone just said buy some SS bolts from a hardware store and you'll be fine. It just needs to hold the valve cover on, and since yeah, its all finger tight only so, it's not loaded up with torque. I just want it to work and fit, and get the car out from under my carport. :)
peelout40 5 months ago
Very cool vid. Thanks for posting so often. Also - cool effects with the sped up action but paused at the various spots with the narration in the background.
davemiii 5 months ago
@davemiii Voiceover is working well. I'm trying to streamline the edits while keeping it simple. I don't know if anyone can comprehend what it's like doing a 30+ hour job (in some cases) to make one video without speaking or using the stereo... I still show part numbers where I have to but this isn't YouBooK.
I cover a lot of ground in these videos, & I think people appreciate not having to read while it's going on. Nobody told me to, I just figured that one out all by myself. :P
Jafromobile 5 months ago
@Jafromobile Yeah after doing a few videos myself I realized it's sometimes more work & way less fun to edit the video than to simply do the job. Plus the extra effort it takes to do the camerawork, it's definitely appreciated more on my part. I'd go nuts w/o the background music though. I even got a snippy copyright warning from Youtube and the record label because you could hear the music in the background on my stereo while I worked in the garage. Annoying.
davemiii 5 months ago
Where did you get that spring compressor? I want one.
andymcdo 5 months ago
@andymcdo Look below at MichaelCosta84's comment. Thumb it! ;) I did! I'm sure it's going to be a popular question, and I spilled the beans earlier. :D
Jafromobile 5 months ago
Lookin good, glad to see your still at it!
Running925 5 months ago
@Running925 It's gonna be rollin' soon... Once the GSX is engineless... maybe later tonight?... Colt's coming indoors. I've got a fresh bottle of Argon/CO2... but I'm itching to buy a stick welder.
I saw your Wellsville video, but there wasn't nearly enough of HAVOC in there? It's rough being a camera man, I know...
Jafromobile 5 months ago
this is beast!!
timwdv 5 months ago
cool
hp11208 5 months ago
Great job bro. keep the build going!
jl2un 5 months ago
@jl2un It will be easier now that it's ROLLING! You bet there will be more, and soon.
Jafromobile 5 months ago
Very good information on the struts. What's the compairison of the mirage rear struts and the 1g awd DSM's?
qmarchone 5 months ago
@qmarchone Totally incompatible. :(
The Colt rear strut's diameter on the lower mount is significantly smaller than the AWD DSMs. Top mounts the same but the bottom doesn't fit. The FWD DSM rear strut is about 1/4" shorter than AWD, and compresses about 7/16" shorter. I'm sure something else will cross-reference from another Mitsu... I just don't know what yet?
Jafromobile 5 months ago
@Jafromobile I do mobile mechanic work, and struts are definitely the most requested thing, so I would gladly spend that money to stop using these stupid HF specials. Thanks for the information, buying these right now, I earned it after 2 weeks (and counting) of electrical gremlin chasing on the GSX.
MichaelCosta84 5 months ago
@Jafromobile I must know where you got those awesome spring compressors.
MichaelCosta84 5 months ago
@MichaelCosta84 Google "OTC-6494" and you'll see it pop up in the shopping results. ;)
They're not cheap! :o
Jafromobile 5 months ago 6
nice work !
sharky322 5 months ago
i get so excited when you post new videos! thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
wwjoshdew 5 months ago