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Absolutely amazing performance in the snow. Might as well be a snow cat...that can go 65 mph.

Just went from Eugene to Portland and back last night...fastest car on the road (of those that stayed on the road!).

Fun adventures.

What do you guys think about using a turbo from an older RX7? (we've got one) I've always wanted a car with boost...and one this ugly will be nothing but fun!


But where is the thread about the red engine that rocks? Is that a 7afe swap? 180 HP swapped stock or built up?

Just got my first mpg reading...I'm only pulling 22MPG. This is as is from sitting, just fixed the driveline. 270K with I believe about 100k on the motor. Put new plugs, wires cap and rotor on this morning when I got back from the gas station. Tires are proper. That oughta be good for a couple mpg ...

Well the new driveline fixed it! Thanks everyone...

Can we go sledding too?


lol sounds like fun!

The reason I've ruled out the cv joints for now is that the one place the vibration doesn't seem to be coming from is the steering wheel. Also, there is no change when cornering...it only happens from 45 on up...consistently and on smooth straight roads. Hopefully the new junkyard driveline I am ...

So I need a paper FSM...not gonna bring my laptop to the shop to get greasy. Anyone got an original copy (my car is a 83 sr5)?

Seperately, I could use a consult from someone knowledgeable about these cars and their ghetto fixes.

edit* I think i found the resources I need (removing PH#)* THX ...

Back from the garage...
Pulled the driveline, definitely the u joint at the tranny is stiff. Didn't expect the gear oil to start pouring out though...Driveline is a junkyard part right?

Thanks everyone.

Well the CV shafts look great...new boots, no play. There definitely seems to be some slop in the hanger bearing. I'll pull the driveline and see what is up.

I took it rodding in the yard yesterday and something shook loose...now the engine wants to die and has no power. I'll check that out too...

Hey thanks,

Yeah I only feel it through the stick particularly, but the whole car shakes. I've been to schwabbies already too. I was under the car today and nothing looks too out of place. One question, does the whole driveline between the rear diff and the tranny spin when the car is in fwd?

So I just got a 83 sr5 tercel to use as a recreational/camping/burning man/biking car.

Problem is, it feels like it will fall apart starting at 45 and beginning to smooth out (some) at about 65. Vibration is strongest with the power on, pretty much goes away in neutral or with the clutch in. It is ...