Boostdtalon
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Yeah I love those wheels on your car. Sucks that the golds one are only for Subaru offsets. Yeah I know they could be powdercoated.
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Project Thread: 46/1000 - UPDATED 5/5/11 - Budget Shortfalls...
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turbofonz
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Quoting Chim55117:
Thanks so much for the support, and comments guys. In response to having a build bottom end, we were told by the guy who sold us the car a few years back that the bottom end was built. Apparently not. When I compression tested it, I knew it was all stock after getting one 155 reading. Turbowop, thanks for the advice, I think I'll keep just the stock pistons and go MLS and ARP's. 2G pistons are out of the question now I guess.
The only thing the 2g pistons will offer is a bump in compression. Thier not going to be any "stronger" than the 1g's, compared to an aftermarket set. Keep it, freshen up what needs to be freshened.
my 2 cents
Thanks so much for the support, and comments guys. In response to having a build bottom end, we were told by the guy who sold us the car a few years back that the bottom end was built. Apparently not. When I compression tested it, I knew it was all stock after getting one 155 reading. Turbowop, thanks for the advice, I think I'll keep just the stock pistons and go MLS and ARP's. 2G pistons are out of the question now I guess.
The only thing the 2g pistons will offer is a bump in compression. Thier not going to be any "stronger" than the 1g's, compared to an aftermarket set. Keep it, freshen up what needs to be freshened.
my 2 cents
SmoothCustomer
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Quoting Chim55117:
Smoothcustomer, would should pickup my 20G and help fund my project. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I want it bad, but I have no money.
Smoothcustomer, would should pickup my 20G and help fund my project. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I want it bad, but I have no money.
fuel
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hey mate that VR-4 is looking awesome! just a quick question (to anyone who knows) - that throttlebody elbow what is it off and what are the internal dimensions compared to a stock GVR-4 unit?
Cheers!
Cheers!
Chim55117
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It's just a stock throttle body elbow off a 2G DSM. I don't know the dimensions, but I'm sure someone can find you them.
sixsixtwo
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Quoting fuel:
hey mate that VR-4 is looking awesome! just a quick question (to anyone who knows) - that throttlebody elbow what is it off and what are the internal dimensions compared to a stock GVR-4 unit?
Cheers!
Should be 2.5" if I recall correctly.
hey mate that VR-4 is looking awesome! just a quick question (to anyone who knows) - that throttlebody elbow what is it off and what are the internal dimensions compared to a stock GVR-4 unit?
Cheers!
Should be 2.5" if I recall correctly.
Chim55117
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Update - 12:50 AM on 11/29/10
Timing cover came off. I took off all the pulleys, water pump, and tensioner.
Removed my pressure plate and found this. Hurray for me pulling my motor. I probably would have had to pull the transmission anyways. The disk had no material left.
Pressure plate was also warped.
Cleaned the carbon off my pistons and put some fresh oil in the bores to prevent any corrosion.
Removed almost everything else from my block. All that's left is my pan, front case, and flywheel, then it will be bare and ready to be cleaned.
Going to bed now. Class tomorrow at 8:10 AM. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Timing cover came off. I took off all the pulleys, water pump, and tensioner.
Removed my pressure plate and found this. Hurray for me pulling my motor. I probably would have had to pull the transmission anyways. The disk had no material left.
Pressure plate was also warped.
Cleaned the carbon off my pistons and put some fresh oil in the bores to prevent any corrosion.
Removed almost everything else from my block. All that's left is my pan, front case, and flywheel, then it will be bare and ready to be cleaned.
Going to bed now. Class tomorrow at 8:10 AM. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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Chim55117
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Update - 10 PM on 11/30/10
I've decided to go with A1 L19 head studs and a FelPro PermaTorque. The block is going to be disassembled and hot tanked and coated. The head will be decked as will the block surface. I was quoted $300 for all the block and headwork.
Pick up a new shaved valve cover. Sandblasted at work and polished a portion of it. Where the PP (Primo Performance) decal is, it is polished underneath the decal. When it is done being powdercoated wrinkle black, I peel off the decal and I get a nice polished "PP" logo left in the lower corner.
I'm trying to pickup a set of EVO VIII valve springs, retainers, and locks on the cheap right now. Yep.
I've decided to go with A1 L19 head studs and a FelPro PermaTorque. The block is going to be disassembled and hot tanked and coated. The head will be decked as will the block surface. I was quoted $300 for all the block and headwork.
Pick up a new shaved valve cover. Sandblasted at work and polished a portion of it. Where the PP (Primo Performance) decal is, it is polished underneath the decal. When it is done being powdercoated wrinkle black, I peel off the decal and I get a nice polished "PP" logo left in the lower corner.
I'm trying to pickup a set of EVO VIII valve springs, retainers, and locks on the cheap right now. Yep.
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Barnes
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Auuhhhgggg!!! Be careful! I don't even know if I would use that valve cover for fear of it being full of sand. Many an engine has been lost to a sand blasted valve cover with hidden sand leftover. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Chim55117
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Don't worry, I guess I forgot to mention that the baffles are removed in the picture. We do a bunch of valve covers, and the baffles are removed, and then later replaced. Thanks for the concern though. Haha!
Chim55117
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Update - 5PM on 12/3/10
Had the valve cover powdercoated wrinkle black by a friend. It sports one of my local shop's logo, PP for Primo Performance.
Decided to go OEM gasket and some L19's. Cleaned the deck surface with some P400 and went over it with a straight edge to check for flatness. Everything checks out.
Spent the afternoon cleaning, wire brushing, primering, and respraying my block in "engine metro black enamel." Masking off the deck of the block and the sides took forever. Yes, I did mask off all the important areas before spraying.
Quick mockup with the head just resting on the block. The head needs to be sent off to be cleaned and decked, and I need to go pickup some L19's and a new HG.
That's all for today. MN is about to get 6-8 inches of snow tonight. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif
Had the valve cover powdercoated wrinkle black by a friend. It sports one of my local shop's logo, PP for Primo Performance.
Decided to go OEM gasket and some L19's. Cleaned the deck surface with some P400 and went over it with a straight edge to check for flatness. Everything checks out.
Spent the afternoon cleaning, wire brushing, primering, and respraying my block in "engine metro black enamel." Masking off the deck of the block and the sides took forever. Yes, I did mask off all the important areas before spraying.
Quick mockup with the head just resting on the block. The head needs to be sent off to be cleaned and decked, and I need to go pickup some L19's and a new HG.
That's all for today. MN is about to get 6-8 inches of snow tonight. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hsugh.gif
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Chim55117
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Update - 8PM on 12/4/10
Pickup some A1 Tecnologies headstuds off a buddy for $150 today. Yay. Cleaned the desk surface up a tiny bit more. Just need to get that head machined now. Haha!
Things are looking good! I'm excited! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif
Pickup some A1 Tecnologies headstuds off a buddy for $150 today. Yay. Cleaned the desk surface up a tiny bit more. Just need to get that head machined now. Haha!
Things are looking good! I'm excited! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif
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Chim55117
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Long needed update - 1/8/11.
Tore down the whole block, cleaned, degreased, and painted it again. The old paint did not adhere well and chipped off everywhere. Put together the block again, and here I am. The head was sent off to be resurfaced, and I have a FelPro PermaTorque I am picking up today.
And of course, what GVR4.org moment would be complete without a father son moment? My mom told my dad to go take an interest in what I was doing, so my dad came outside and I let him torque a few bolts down, after I set the torque wrench for him, and told him the torque sequences of course (I retorqued everything after he went inside). Even at age 59 you can work on cars!
Tore down the whole block, cleaned, degreased, and painted it again. The old paint did not adhere well and chipped off everywhere. Put together the block again, and here I am. The head was sent off to be resurfaced, and I have a FelPro PermaTorque I am picking up today.
And of course, what GVR4.org moment would be complete without a father son moment? My mom told my dad to go take an interest in what I was doing, so my dad came outside and I let him torque a few bolts down, after I set the torque wrench for him, and told him the torque sequences of course (I retorqued everything after he went inside). Even at age 59 you can work on cars!
Chim55117
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Update - 1/23/11
Just said goodbye to the stock motor and picked up a forged motor, and had the head built. Dropped a ton of cash... Here's the list:
Engine -
Shortblock:
8.5:1 Mahle Pistons
Eagle H Beam Rods
ACL Main Bearings
ACL Rod Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Head:
Lightly Ported Intake/Exhaust Ports
Brian Crower 272 Camshafts
Supertech Titanium Beehive Valve Springs and Retainers
A1 Technologies L19 Headstuds
FelPro PermaTorque MLS Headgasket
Just said goodbye to the stock motor and picked up a forged motor, and had the head built. Dropped a ton of cash... Here's the list:
Engine -
Shortblock:
8.5:1 Mahle Pistons
Eagle H Beam Rods
ACL Main Bearings
ACL Rod Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Head:
Lightly Ported Intake/Exhaust Ports
Brian Crower 272 Camshafts
Supertech Titanium Beehive Valve Springs and Retainers
A1 Technologies L19 Headstuds
FelPro PermaTorque MLS Headgasket
Nartanian
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Nice progress man. Look forward to seeing it in person!
Terrance362
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nice to see your dad jump in on the fun. Keep us posted
blacksheep
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Those evo8 wheels powdercoated or painted? They look good...
sixsixtwo
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Those wheels are powerdercoated. They're actually Paul/Cheeckchimp's and are getting shipped off to HK soon /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Chim55117
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Update 1/30/11
Picked up an STM fuel feed kit, with -6 AN lines. Also picked up some 1600CC injectors. Put the valve cover on today, placed the Magnecore KV95 wires in today. Put on some more powdercoated black goodies and some stainless steel hardware.
(sorry about my foot in the picture...)
Picked up an STM fuel feed kit, with -6 AN lines. Also picked up some 1600CC injectors. Put the valve cover on today, placed the Magnecore KV95 wires in today. Put on some more powdercoated black goodies and some stainless steel hardware.
Terrance362
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Looking good! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
