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Love to hear it! Thank you for watching

Yes. They were rebuilt. 3 angle valve job to freshen up valves and seats, then decked. New valve stem seals, and lifters. I also ported them while I was at it

@@FunAhead_TV_Official same re head work. I had Hoffman Automotive do the head work

Thanks Tom! That’s impressive about your Tacoma. Those things are so reliable! This Lexus has the 4.7L V8, so a little bigger, but both are known to be super robust.

You nailed it!

Awesome!! That chassis is just a nice overall package. You two are my kind of people! From 944s and 914s to Saturn Skys, you two know what’s up!

Hey Tom! Yes, it certainly is possible. The fuel level sender is located in the fuel tank. Pop the frunk, there’s a metal dome held down by 4 nuts. Take that off and the top of the fuel level sender / pump assembly is under there. You’ll need to take off the ring that secures that in place (often very tight). There is a special tool for taking those rings off, but you can also use a hammer / punch to begin turning it. Before taking this off, do whatever you can to ensure the tank isn’t full. More empty, the better. Definitely a DIY-able job; just be careful when handling fuel. I believe in you!

@@FunAhead_TV_Official David, thank you so much for the reply...I messed up...I meant the oil level sender! Do you think the oil level sender is a reasonable DIY job? I'm so sorry for the mistake! -Tom

Ohh! Understood. Hmmm, ok, that is a bit tougher. I’ve never removed one with the engine in the car. At the very least, it’d require removing the throttle body, intake plenum, and AC compressor. From there, it’d likely require removing the right side intake manifold for headspace clearance. It’s a pretty long part. In short, it’d be a pain to do, but certainly doable. Has yours failed?

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Has mine failed...well, that is the question! Every time I do an oil and filter change, I measure the oil that came out and it is always about 6 qts. Now, I understand that my capacity is about 8.75 qts. and somewhere I read that 3 qts. stays in the car. So I always add 6 qts. and the level is at the top, or with the top space open on the dash display. In other words, just about right give or take. I would like to have it read a hair lower so this next change I intend to only put in 5 qts. and see what the level is and then over time top up as / if necessary. The crazy thing is...all the stuff I read says that this engine takes 9 qts. for an oil change with filter. In fact, the PO's invoices for oil changes all say that he was being charged for 9 qts. But 9 qts. is 3 more qts. than the sump takes at an oil change as best I can tell. Either other people are way over filling this engine or I am way under filling my engine! I have never used oil nor have I ever had a "oil level or pressure" light illuminate. The engine is the H6 3.6L in the '06 C2. No mods. All my owners manual says is "oil change with filter - 8.7 qts". It doesn't say if that is the fill for a new engine ( total capacity) or if it is the fill for an oil change. One thing I'm certain of is that if my oil level display on the dash is accurate, if I put in more than 6 qts., I would be over filling my car by some 3 qts! I've been through the Rennlist forum and many others and guys are all putting in 9 qts. at oil changes. I think guys are way over filling their engines. BTW...the 997's don't have dip sticks. -Tom.

Very interesting issue! Well, I guess it’s not out of the question that the sensor could end up failing over time and give a faulty reading. Not ideal when you can’t tell how much oil is in your car. Have you read online of these failing for other people? I really reeeeeally wish so many OEMs didn’t go the way of the digital dipstick back in the mid-2000s. I get why they did it, but they could have tried a little harder. Now, here we are almost 20 years later wondering if the reading is accurate. Certainly wouldn’t have that issue with an “old fashioned” dipstick!

Yes, it did!

Congratulations on your LX! Haha I’ve gotten similar questions from people. They’re desirable vehicles for sure! I have the stock 18” rims on mine. I prefer it that way. More sidewall means more ride comfort!

Haha love it. Thank you!

It really is! Thanks for watching!

Haha yeaaa, I know. They’re not cheap here either. But hey, the car was optioned that way, so I run them! Incredibly light things.

😂😂

Congratulations! 159k miles? Daaang, that thing is brand new!

Interesting! I’ve never had that issue. I’ll have maybe 1qt remain. I just go do a drive beforehand to get the oil nice and hot, then that should result in a nice, thorough drain.

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Maybe it is different with the 996...you do have a dipstick after all. In the 997, 3 qts will not drain in the M96 engines. I'm not sure about the turbo and GT cars.

Maybe so. I never had that issue with either of the two 987 cars I had in the past. That many qts remaining sure seems like a lot! But the heads do hold a lot of oil, so it’s possible they’re holding onto a lot.

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Yea, that would be about 1.5 qts. / head so I guess it is realistic that 3 qts. stays put. All the more reason to do frequent oil changes I think!

I’d highly recommend the FVD Brombacher one I have. It does an excellent job for just about anything you can throw at it on the street… on legitimately twisty roads… with the exception of being tested on 270deg on ramps haha.

I do worry about that! It’s definitely quite close to the ground.

Awesome!! Nope, I did not. It’s very thin gauge metal, so it’s not spaced off the bottom by much. If anything, it’ll help give it a little less resistance when drawing in oil, but not high enough off the sump to risk starving it of oil. That was my thinking.

Thanks for the heads up! I’ve considered it, but have not had any issues on track with the stock AOS. Maybe someday though!

@FunAhead_TV_Official unfortunately, you will. The oem aos is suboptimal which is why we all went to the motorsports aos. But the motorsports aos can't process oil levels above full. The UAOS track can process all of the oil in a deep sump (2 qts) plus an addition 1-2 qts on top of the additional oil in the deep sump. The M96 NEEDs lots of oil to prevent oil starvation and facilitate oil pressure. AOS and MS AOS can't handle the extra oil that the M96 needs. But the UAOS track can. You spend alot of time and money with your rebuild. No reason to put it in a position to fail if you don't have too.

You associated with the company that sells them, by chance?

@FunAhead_TV_Official no, just a guy that has owned my 996.2 for 22 years and has been around the block with it on the street and track. You learn to understand the issues and look for solutions. I am not in the auto industry nor manufacturing. Just trying to help all the new owners that haven't been around the block yet.

Understood, I appreciate you looking out!! I was only curious since you mentioned it so specifically. Makes sense though. Thanks again

Thank you, and thank you for watching!

That particular time was around 4000lbs… roughly.

I'm looking at 6k tow I think that would push it to hard

I regularly tow 6,500lbs with mine and it does great!

But I also use load leveler bars and sway control. Regardless, it does just fine with that weight

Awesome thanks for the feed back​@FunAhead_TV_Official

I agree, their website is confusing. Weird they said that though… it’s definitely just the $6,200 to resleeve all 6 cylinders.

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Thanks! Def gave me a half heart attack. At least I know the price is somewhat reasonable, though I'll probably have to do the entire build myself.

Once you add up the “while you’re in theres” it becomes quite a bit more, but remains reasonable-ish if you do it yourself. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions, I’m always happy to help!

Haha unfortunately, not sure sale.

Awesome!! Sounds like yours is nice and refreshed

Thanks Tim! I agree, it’ll be nice scooting that thing through the mountains.

It definitely was. Pretty fun!

Hankook Ventus RS4 tires. They’re decent.

Exactly! You’re correct, and by many metrics the Miata is an overall better car. The 944 is the older, less refined underdog, and that’s the point. The Miata was the benchmark for the entire project, and I was able to place better than all other Miatas in that autocross. Did I twist words for a clickbaity title? Sure, but that’s CZcams for ya.

He really is just trying to get views for Clickbait. Personally, I’ve owned one of these and I would choose a Miata if I’m going stock for stock. Even if I’m building the stock motor I’m still gonna choose the Miata. These cars are only as good as their engine platform that is swapped in the original NA are garbage, I feel if they put the in-line six like they proposed in the 80s they would’ve had more success

Haha relax dude… You clearly just read the title and didn’t watch the video.

😂 touché. They’re quite fast in an autocross setting

😂😂 Somebody sell this guy their super clean NA Miata for $3,000!!!

Nick I agree with you buddy People need to hop off the bandwagon. Just because a Miata is cool in an anime or video games doesn't mean it is IRL

Hey, looks like you’ve got the car running great! I think you’ll do better next time at kil care track

Hey Tom! EVs are allowed, but there is a specific class for them. They can be quick depending on the track. The green Cayman did well! I think he placed well into in the top 10. I think the 996 would be fast, but due to its engine modifications it’s be in a much more modded class. I’ve been thinking about taking it to an AX though. I’d like to see how it’d do. Track weekend for that car very soon though! Thank you for watching, as always! I appreciate you!

Hey Gregg! It is indeed, and I have you to thank for that! Thank you, I hope so. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks Tom!! It seems like so far the bushings don’t negatively effect street driving too badly. The only situation is if I hit a bump with one side of the car then it definitely transfers more into the cabin, but it’s not uncomfortable. Overall, it’s still very softly sprung relative to modern cars

And also, many apologies about the ceiling fan 😂😂 I’ll clean it just for you!

I believe it; it’s incredible how differently the car behaves by just simply swapping the bushings out. Amazing cars!

Thanks! And thank you very much for watching! I appreciate you letting me know. I do want to swap out the other ones at some point. It’s amazing how noticeable of a change some simple bushings can make

@@FunAhead_TV_Official my passenger side went out on me on my way home from work one day, 20 years of power steering fluid dripping on it. I’m one shock away from a complete suspension overhaul but those powerflex bushings even on stock suspension made a world a difference really sharpened up the steering response for sure. Are you allowed to run a strut brace???? I’ve never used one so I’m curious what that would do for the car as well. Loved the auto cross content can’t wait to see more!

11/10 would recommend!

Thanks!!

It really was; thanks for watching, Tim!!

😂😂 Oh, no doubt! That’s awesome, you should definitely give it a try.

Thanks Dev!!

You should do it, Tom! Much more on autocross coming on Friday, so you’ll be able to see how one of the events works.

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Excellent, I was hoping you could post some of the action. In all honesty, I don't know if I would take my car to one. Just never been a guy to beat on my car or even just drive it hard. Looking forward to seeing what it is all about! Thanks for the videos!!!! -Tom.

You’re correct, hence my point about if you want a 911 and want to hold onto it for a long time (ie not sell it any time soon to get your money out of it) then it makes more sense to go the 996 route and refresh the engine, vs buying a 997 that’s an unknown quantity that’ll need to be rebuilt down the road anyway.

😂 I dig this idea!

@@FunAhead_TV_Official Or an aluminum 6.2 from a Denali or Escalade.

Hey Garret, thanks for watching! Awesome about your 2001 C2; you’ve got great taste ;) The 3.8L is definitely worth doing, all things considered. If you end up moving forward, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions; I’m always happy to help!

Words to live by!!

You nailed it! Glad you agree with me. And I sure am enjoying that thing… sheeeee’s a ripper!