exhaust ?

From : socomeliminator

Q: azwiley1 wrote well as it is a federal requirement to have a cat on the vehicle if it is to be a road use vehicle yes you must have a cat. if you live in a state that does emission tests with out it you will never pass. if you live in an area that does not emissions test and does not look at the exhaust system during inspections you could get away with out one. not only is it a law to have a catalytic converter ... it just makes sense to have one. they do actually perform a function that benefits everyone. http//auto.howstuffworks.com/catalytic-converter1.htm craig c. -- facts fakts -noun the pesky things that get in the way of religious doctrine. .

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From : hodad

azwiley1 wrote or the really stupid thing to do is allow parents to be parents again! parents do not want to be parents. recently i was at a local mall on a 11pm. there were numerous groups of kids ages 10-14 unsupervised hanging out around the arcade and food court. 25 years ago this was unheard of at that age. when kids today get in trouble at school and are punished with detentions suspension etc. the parents then sue the school. the parents defend the childs actions letting the child no their bad behavior is acceptable or its not their fault. parents can be parents again. they just choose not too. .

From : azwiley1

short answer snap-on pp410 or equivalent. if your transmission was like my 97 the adjuster bolt head is rounded and 0 of 4 8-point sockets worked for me. i had to get the 4pt. jon john kunkel wrote i just changed my trans fluid and the filter. i planned on adjusting the bands as well but the rear band adjustment screw is not a hex nut shape but a square. anybody has a suggestion where to get a proper socket. i googled a little bit and found some 4 point sockets read square but not in the right size. a hand wrench of 8mm or 5/16 did fit the square but obviously would not allow me to apply the 72 inch-lbs via torque wrench. a short 5/16 open end wrench can be used to tighten the adjusted 6 ft. lbs. can easily be attained with a 4 wrench. i know that some here will take umbrage at the suggestion of adjusting without a torque wrench but it aint rocket science tightening the adjuster just snug with an open end wrench will be close enough. .

From : craig c

peter you bring up an interesting idea and im curious to see if anyone has concrete info from experience. so the engine turns 8.5% slower with the new set up right lets go with what i think is an optimistic increase in mileage of 5% -- over 40k miles arbitrary lifetime of work truck tire thats burning 3077 gal of fuel stock 2930 with bigger tires. 146 gal. @ $2.50 ya right is $365 bucks. my point is that if youre trying to be ecologically sensitive then ok give it a try. if youre trying to save money then maybe theres an alternative. i dont know what youre looking to pay but stock truck tires are practically given away by the tire shops around here....$70-90 for med. duty set of 4 mounted and balanced like new condition. you get name-brand quality in construction and name brand ride. taller tires are also harder on your brakes and will work your tc or clutch more.... of course i did the same thing im recommending going with a set of 17 take-offs -- a little taller yes more rim but less tire. tough to beat oe michelins imo for 5 on rims at $100. sorry if thats too off-topic or off in the wrong direction. jon peterdc100@yahoo.com wrote stock size is 245/75-16 if i go up a size to lets say 245/85-16s will i get better gas mileage im not looking for much but if i have to change the tires why not move up to a size that might help. i dont tow i just carry tools and sometimes some job site materials concrete gravel etc. i know that increasing the unsprung wheel weight will hurt mpg so i want to go taller not wider i would love to buy lighter wheels but i think that would get too expensive. if you think otherwise please tell me where to get cheap light wheels still load d or e though. from http//www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html diameters stock is 30.5 in with 245/85-16s im running 32.4 in 6.3% increase and with toyo tires i gain 1 pound with 255/85-16s im running 33.1 8.5% increase - limited tire choice. i could also go with 17s they are all over ebay but i think ill gain more unsprung weight. of course im stuck with highway tires but thats fine. this is a work truck so i dont take it off road. i know the saying you bought a truck accept your mpg im not crazy about improving my mileage but when i have to replace a part i always try and upgrade it as best as possible. btw what highway tires do you recommend thanks .