ThaPimpShrimp

I contacted you before about the engine. Shooting you another PM now.

Looks great! Just go with the lifted look and get some knobby off road tires

Yeah that's possible, the tire shop I went to said the same thing. I just installed them on my own at home.

I've just got 8mm spacers on mine and it clears just fine, no issues and I've pushed this car hard. It's definitely tight though. Is he saying that you actually won't clear? Or just that he'd like you to have a bit more space to be safe.

Those should work, I used these: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-21123BC-Diameter-Thread/dp/B001O08ADO They're holding up nicely. I've taken them on and off a bunch and no issues with paint or anything yet.

Unless the 280 studs are longer than 240, you're going to need longer wheel studs.

Exactly like Orangetang said. I've got the AST as well. Decent tires, they grip pretty well but they're not an autocross tire or anything. They look good. I've got ~14,000 miles on them and they're probably just past half their life or so. Mine are also wearing a bit faster on the inside from camber, but these tires only ran me about $300 so I can't complain.

I've got Eibach springs and Tokico struts. 15x9 +0 wheels. I've got 225/50 Kumho Ecsta and I don't really have any issues with them. With a passenger I'll get some rub in the rear over hard bumps, could be solved by rolling that inner fender lip but I don't want to risk my paint because it happens so rarely. Some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/DkdD0

Ah I know what you're talking about, but no mine aren't getting stuck. I had that issue in the past but I've since solved it. Haha well no not entirely, I'm definitely considering it. Definitely would be nice. Still need to check out the ignition - haven't had any time this weekend.

I found a method online where you attach some clear tubing to the bottom of the float bowl, then let the fuel pump fill up the bowl/tube. Then you can measure the fuel level to the outside of the bowl. I will definitely check the timing again, I had the same thought as you when I was thinking over the issue in my head last night. Interesting, I'm not super familiar with the internals of these carbs yet, so I'll do some reading and try to check this out. Carbs are synced with a Unisyn.

Here's an update for you all. Thanks for your help and input thus far. Unfortunately the issue has not been solved yet. Like I think I mentioned before I checked the float levels and they were good - remember these are ZTherapy rebuilt carbs so I'd hope so Since, I have installed a carter electric fuel pump, holley FPR, and a fuel pressure gauge. Removed the mechanical pump and put on a blockoff plate. Fuel pressure is a constant 4psi to the rail now. The only way I really have to test this issue is via butt dyno and test driving, as I can't afford $200 every change to go to a dyno and have them check the AFR's (though I am somewhat considering a wideband... seems so unnecessary though). Today I ran a 3rd gear pull and it seems the same, no power gain above that 3500 mark or so and it won't even pull past 5500. What's next? I'll be calling the guy who helped me build my engine tomorrow to see if he's got any ideas.

Tank is out! A little beat up but the inside is rust free, so that's good news. The filler neck looks like it was leaking a bit where it connects to the tank.. but I'm unsure whether that is due to it being bad or the clamp.. clamp looked original but the neck still feels pretty good. Happy Thanksgiving!

Float bowl levels measured just about 23mm from the top of the bowl on both carbs.

I already had most of the parts and was planning on doing this anyway, but I will also take a look at the float levels. I have the DVD from ZTherapy, but I believe you can check it with a piece of clear tube right? Edit: Found a few articles on it, I'll get it done this weekend hopefully!

When he hit about 6,000 I heard what sounded like a backfire, don't think it was pinging. No smells and no smoke. I'm actually going to drop my tank tomorrow and redo all of the vapor and fuel lines in the rear, I've needed to do that for a while anyway. When I reinstall the tank I'm mounting up a Carter P4070, with an inline filter between it and the tank. Also have a holley FPR coming in. Only fuel filter I have is the one in the engine bay and it's a brand new WIX.