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555/1000
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The_Big_Weave
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Nice car I have 554/1000.
mitsuturbo
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It's looking like i'm going to be able to pick up a Quartermaster Twin disc clutch for pretty cheap. This should be a nice addition, as long as the deal doesn't fall through.
Update: it looks like it is either going to fall through or may be a scam. Suddenly OP of the FS ad i replied to states it's not actually a recently rebuilt QM twin set up for a dogbox, but a PTT that is set up for a stock trans. We'll see what happens.
Update: it looks like it is either going to fall through or may be a scam. Suddenly OP of the FS ad i replied to states it's not actually a recently rebuilt QM twin set up for a dogbox, but a PTT that is set up for a stock trans. We'll see what happens.
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mitsuturbo
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I forgot about all this CRAP the stock cars have on them.
This stuff will NOT be going back into this car.
I'm going to finish shaving this thing, polish it, and put it on the new engine. I just need a set of studs and spacers for the hyundai style fasteners, so it won't leak! (i ran out of sanding wheels yesterday or i'd be polishing it by now)
This stuff will NOT be going back into this car.
I'm going to finish shaving this thing, polish it, and put it on the new engine. I just need a set of studs and spacers for the hyundai style fasteners, so it won't leak! (i ran out of sanding wheels yesterday or i'd be polishing it by now)
Whoodoo
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Aren't you going to need that water pipe? I don't know if you should throw that out.
dsm10o0
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Im guessing that-that 16g wont be going back in that car? Something bigger maybe? lol
mitsuturbo
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Quoting Whoodoo:
Aren't you going to need that water pipe? I don't know if you should throw that out.
Hell no i won't be using that water pipe. I certainly won't be running that baby turbo either.
I got the letters all shaved off the VC, now i just gotta get it smoothed out a bit more and start polishing it.
Like i said before, the GT3076r is going into this car. I'm thinking i need to order a FP turbine housing for it, because i'm not diggin the one that's currently on it. Problem with that is, if i do it, i gotta buy a new wastegate, manifold, and o2 housing as well.
Aren't you going to need that water pipe? I don't know if you should throw that out.
Hell no i won't be using that water pipe. I certainly won't be running that baby turbo either.
I got the letters all shaved off the VC, now i just gotta get it smoothed out a bit more and start polishing it.
Like i said before, the GT3076r is going into this car. I'm thinking i need to order a FP turbine housing for it, because i'm not diggin the one that's currently on it. Problem with that is, if i do it, i gotta buy a new wastegate, manifold, and o2 housing as well.
mitsuturbo
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I started to install the FMIC last night, worked on it a little more at lunch time today and took some photos.
mitsuturbo
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First mockup install with fascia. The fascia and bumper are off 1411, as the bumper was already cut for a better fit and more strength than 555's bumper was. I'll be swapping fascia so the right color is on tomorrow. It definitely wasn't a "bolt on" fmic, but i didnt have to do a whole lot. I still have to move the 4ws lines around a bit on the left side.
Looks like i'm going to have to do a little bit of trimming to the bumper, but it should clean up nicely.
This fmic looks exactly like i thought it would on the car. I think it's going to work out well.
Looks like i'm going to have to do a little bit of trimming to the bumper, but it should clean up nicely.
This fmic looks exactly like i thought it would on the car. I think it's going to work out well.
mitsuturbo
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Some more FMIC install photos. These illustrate what had to be done to the bumper in order to fit this unit. I cut this bumper YEARS ago with a torch, and had to do a little trimming to get it all in order. I left the top part for rigidity, protection, and what little bit of extra safety i felt i could salvage.
I had to actually BEAT (with a ball-peen hammer) the inner parts of the bumper out toward the sides where the end tanks fit. It's a tight squeeze, for sure, but it definitely fits.
I had to actually BEAT (with a ball-peen hammer) the inner parts of the bumper out toward the sides where the end tanks fit. It's a tight squeeze, for sure, but it definitely fits.
mitsuturbo
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Finally got the FMIC installed. Pipes should be easy to run, once i put the new engine/turbo in. I had to drill out some of the fascia support bracket bolt holes in the bumper, and weld new nuts in. The fascia is attached with stainless hardware now, wherever it was rusted out before. I cleaned up the bumper and painted it, to prevent further rust. Swapped the GOOD foglights over, got the 93 headlights swapped over, and did a lot of cleaning in the engine bay. I've still got a long way to go, but it's looking good!
I've done a lot of cleaning, but i have yet to unbolt things and clean them, as well as behind them. I'll get the block and trans out soon and start with the meticulous stuff.
This is how it looked before i started cleaning.
I've done a lot of cleaning, but i have yet to unbolt things and clean them, as well as behind them. I'll get the block and trans out soon and start with the meticulous stuff.
This is how it looked before i started cleaning.
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Whoodoo
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Dang! What are you cleaning with? I've cleaned everything that has come out of the car, but everything that was left in is still filthy. I bought some engine degreaser for the block/trans, but all that little stuff is still really dirty and I haven't figured out an easy way to get it shiny like that.
mitsuturbo
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Why, Simple Green, of course! As well as rags, and compressed air. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
For more greasy/oily removable parts (such as oil pumps, mounting brackets and other non body colored items)... i will soak them in lacquer thinner, then use a rag and compressed air.
For more greasy/oily removable parts (such as oil pumps, mounting brackets and other non body colored items)... i will soak them in lacquer thinner, then use a rag and compressed air.
mitsuturbo
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Well, i'm pretty pissed off. I checked with the machine shop today, and they put my PTW clearance at .006" ...about double what it should be for Mahle 4032 pistons. Apparently they read the spec sheet for the pistons, and since i said i'd be running 20-25psi, they considered this to be "extreme duty" and added the extra .003" clearance per mahle suggestion for filled block/nitrous/high boost/drag app..
I spent the evening pulling the block out of 1411 as it's only .020 over with JE pistons in it now. Looks like i'm going to have a shop punch this one .040" for the Mahle's and i'll end up running some .060" overs in the block they went too big with. Apparently the 4g64 pistons are 86.5mm, so maybe a set of those would work out well. They'd be going into 1411 which is only going to be running a e3b16g in a pretty tame setup.
If the JEs are in good shape, they'll be for sale for fairly cheap if anyone is interested.
I spent the evening pulling the block out of 1411 as it's only .020 over with JE pistons in it now. Looks like i'm going to have a shop punch this one .040" for the Mahle's and i'll end up running some .060" overs in the block they went too big with. Apparently the 4g64 pistons are 86.5mm, so maybe a set of those would work out well. They'd be going into 1411 which is only going to be running a e3b16g in a pretty tame setup.
If the JEs are in good shape, they'll be for sale for fairly cheap if anyone is interested.
mitsuturbo
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The JE's were junk. When the oil pump went out on that engine, things got screwed up pretty bad. I kind of expected this. I've decided i'm going to take the "virgin" block out of 555 and have it done up.
With that, i suppose i'll use this time to take inventory of what i have, and what i need. This will be my checklist.
Let's see... for this new build i have:
NEW PARTS
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Full gasket set
Nippon MLS HG
OEM Timing Belt
SI Valves
SI Guides
3g Lifters
Mahle 4032 Forged pistons (3.385") with pins/rings
Eagle H-beam Rods
ARP Mainstuds
Clevite Main & Rod bearings (std)
ARP Headstuds
Balance shaft eliminator
ACT Flywheel
ACT 2600pp
ACT 6puck solid hub disc
OEM TOB
Unorthodox adj. Cam gears
Innovate LC1 WBo2 w/blue digital guage
Megan Racing 3" downpipe
3" catalytic converter (may help pass emissions)
3" resonator (will be used as cat replacement)
Walbro 255LPH HP Fuel pump
Spearco 2-120 FMIC (from MachV)
2.5" Short route stainless piping / T-bolt clamps / Couplers
JayRacing alternator relocation kit (STEEL)
Ebay special Oil Cap
Hal's legendary -10AN Breather Oil cap
1g Short Shifter
1g Auto alternator
Remote mount battery post (for battery relocation)
Prothane motor mounts
Fuelab Mini AFPR and -6AN Russell ProClassic hose/fittings
Fuelab 515 Fuel filter
Filter to rail feed line -6AN Russell ProClassic hose/fittings
GM IAT
4 bar MAP
ECMTuning SD cable
Tial MV-r
-4AN Wastegate water lines
-6AN Turbo water line
-10AN Turbo oil return line & fittings
The valve cover is almost brand new. PO paid over 300 for it less than 2 years ago.
Optima yellowtop battery
NGK plug wires
JMF Plugwell cover
Custome 4" aluminum intake pipe
K&N - metal top
Scirocco radiator
USED PARTS (mostly from 1411, some from other sources)
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Garrett GT3076r BB 700177-13 60trim 59.83mm ind. 76mm exd.
FP30 Turbine housing
Earl's inline turbo oil feed filter
FP Race Exh. Mani
38mm Tial gate
HKS SSQV
MSD 96lb/hr (1000cc) Injectors
DSMlink V3
Blitz SBC-iD
Blitz Power Meter-iD
Blitz DC-II turbo timer
Apexi EL 1200°c EGT
VDO Electric oil pressure gauge
Dual A pillar pod
Shaved/polished 1g intake manifold
KYB AGX struts
1g AWD DSM Eibach Pro-Kit front springs
1g AWD DSM rear springs
Unorthodox underdrive pulley
90 OFH w/AN -8 Adapters
90 Oil cooler w/AN-8 Progold lines and fittings
Water pump (~1000 miles on it)
Non Cruise throttle cable
93 Headlights
4 - bolt rear
5 spoke 15" wheels (no-name wheels only 11-12# ea. w/o tires <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif" alt="" />)
NEED TO GET
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Oil catch can
That's all i can think of at the moment. Suggestions are welcome. If anyone has any of the parts i need, feel free to let me know.
With that, i suppose i'll use this time to take inventory of what i have, and what i need. This will be my checklist.
Let's see... for this new build i have:
NEW PARTS
==============================
Full gasket set
Nippon MLS HG
OEM Timing Belt
SI Valves
SI Guides
3g Lifters
Mahle 4032 Forged pistons (3.385") with pins/rings
Eagle H-beam Rods
ARP Mainstuds
Clevite Main & Rod bearings (std)
ARP Headstuds
Balance shaft eliminator
ACT Flywheel
ACT 2600pp
ACT 6puck solid hub disc
OEM TOB
Unorthodox adj. Cam gears
Innovate LC1 WBo2 w/blue digital guage
Megan Racing 3" downpipe
3" catalytic converter (may help pass emissions)
3" resonator (will be used as cat replacement)
Walbro 255LPH HP Fuel pump
Spearco 2-120 FMIC (from MachV)
2.5" Short route stainless piping / T-bolt clamps / Couplers
JayRacing alternator relocation kit (STEEL)
Ebay special Oil Cap
Hal's legendary -10AN Breather Oil cap
1g Short Shifter
1g Auto alternator
Remote mount battery post (for battery relocation)
Prothane motor mounts
Fuelab Mini AFPR and -6AN Russell ProClassic hose/fittings
Fuelab 515 Fuel filter
Filter to rail feed line -6AN Russell ProClassic hose/fittings
GM IAT
4 bar MAP
ECMTuning SD cable
Tial MV-r
-4AN Wastegate water lines
-6AN Turbo water line
-10AN Turbo oil return line & fittings
The valve cover is almost brand new. PO paid over 300 for it less than 2 years ago.
Optima yellowtop battery
NGK plug wires
JMF Plugwell cover
Custome 4" aluminum intake pipe
K&N - metal top
Scirocco radiator
USED PARTS (mostly from 1411, some from other sources)
=======================================================
Garrett GT3076r BB 700177-13 60trim 59.83mm ind. 76mm exd.
FP30 Turbine housing
Earl's inline turbo oil feed filter
FP Race Exh. Mani
38mm Tial gate
HKS SSQV
MSD 96lb/hr (1000cc) Injectors
DSMlink V3
Blitz SBC-iD
Blitz Power Meter-iD
Blitz DC-II turbo timer
Apexi EL 1200°c EGT
VDO Electric oil pressure gauge
Dual A pillar pod
Shaved/polished 1g intake manifold
KYB AGX struts
1g AWD DSM Eibach Pro-Kit front springs
1g AWD DSM rear springs
Unorthodox underdrive pulley
90 OFH w/AN -8 Adapters
90 Oil cooler w/AN-8 Progold lines and fittings
Water pump (~1000 miles on it)
Non Cruise throttle cable
93 Headlights
4 - bolt rear
5 spoke 15" wheels (no-name wheels only 11-12# ea. w/o tires <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif" alt="" />)
NEED TO GET
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Oil catch can
That's all i can think of at the moment. Suggestions are welcome. If anyone has any of the parts i need, feel free to let me know.
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Turboman_456
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Now wash it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/applause.gif
mitsuturbo
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JayRacing Alternator Relocation test fit
mitsuturbo
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A couple things back from machine shop today, and some things that will be going into the car.
mitsuturbo
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Spent about 2 hours yesterday, and about an hour today, doing this...
I found my hacksaw after doing two of them, and getting halfway through another. If i'd had a working sawzall, or a body saw, it would have been MUCH easier. You can see that the tranny mount was much easier, as i started with the hacksaw, thus the clean cut on the old mount. The first one i did was pretty easy, using an air hammer and a sharp bit, but i won't be doing it that way ever again. If i'd had a press, it would have been simple.
I found my hacksaw after doing two of them, and getting halfway through another. If i'd had a working sawzall, or a body saw, it would have been MUCH easier. You can see that the tranny mount was much easier, as i started with the hacksaw, thus the clean cut on the old mount. The first one i did was pretty easy, using an air hammer and a sharp bit, but i won't be doing it that way ever again. If i'd had a press, it would have been simple.
