Big Single Build

[j2k4]

The moment of truth is nigh...:p

[anyonebutme]

done yet?

[sketch]

how about now?

[mb3000]

1st start video yet?

[FeaRpb]

He said he started it and heard some knocking. He is tearing it down now.

[Boost4VR4]

He said he started it and heard some knocking. He is tearing it down now.

Lol. Yep the first motor is knocking, I know that much. Give me some time to work on this. Right now it's sitting on a pallet in my truck and the truck is in the pole barn since we got 16 inches of snow last night.

[j2k4]

Lol. Yep the first motor is knocking, I know that much. Give me some time to work on this. Right now it's sitting on a pallet in my truck and the truck is in the pole barn since we got 16 inches of snow last night.

Bah...

[stealthee]

Lol. Yep the first motor is knocking, I know that much. Give me some time to work on this. Right now it's sitting on a pallet in my truck and the truck is in the pole barn since we got 16 inches of snow last night.

All I hear is excuses.

[Boost4VR4]

All I hear is excuses.

Ok, we'll see :)

Pics tonight of progress thus far. Tune in.

[Boost4VR4]

OK here we go. So I had a small hangup with a cylinder head which I will show for the sake of showing that I am human.

So here we go:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0015.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0015.jpg.html)
Here's the head for the back side:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0016.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0016.jpg.html)
Here's some of the grease supplied with the camshafts:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0017.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0017.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0018.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0018.jpg.html)
Here's the head that needs some additional work. Note the slider spring missing. I also did not put the lifters in just yet:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0019.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0019.jpg.html)
Let's work on the front head:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0020.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0020.jpg.html)
Greased, installed lifters, torqued to spec added loctite red to cam bolt, installed camshaft seal/cap.
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0021.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0021.jpg.html)
I had to tap a few of the rockers to align them on the valve springs.
Here's the cylinder head side:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0022.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0022.jpg.html)
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Removed the old distributor seal and installed new seal:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0024.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0024.jpg.html)
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I then put a large amount of assembly lube on the distributor drive:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0028.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0028.jpg.html)

Already sent an email out to Cherry Hill for rocker arm spring sliders and I needed a camshaft seal/cap as well.

[sketch]

rule #76 no excuses play like a champion.

get your shit together, Kev. tired of seeing you slack off with this ;D

[FeaRpb]

Yeah man. Slacking wayyyyy too much. Shit, I would have already had it done.

:suspect:

[Boost4VR4]

Ordered slider spring and cap for head. Should be here next week.

Will be working on bottom end assembly this weekend.

[Boost4VR4]

Did not work on the bottom end assembly much due to easter holiday.

I did get all of the bolts and such cleaned up for the assembly process and I need to get them coated so a brief pause for the assembly. Gotta do it right!

[2fnloud]

Bla bla bla (more excuses) :suspect:

[futurevr4man]

Bla bla bla (more excuses) :suspect:

how long has that stereo taken? :awesome:

[2fnloud]

:Bwahaha: pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

[Boost4VR4]

Saturday's toilings:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0030.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0030.jpg.html)
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http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0038.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0038.jpg.html)
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http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0047.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0047.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0048.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0048.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0049.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0049.jpg.html)

[Boost4VR4]

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0050.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0050.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0051.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0051.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0052.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0052.jpg.html)
Prepping for yellow zinc coating:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0054.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0054.jpg.html)

[2fnloud]

how long has that stereo taken? :awesome:

Hard to finish something when an important part of the system (amplifiers) have not been released yet ;)

[j2k4]

Kev, is taking pictures all you do?

And wash that damn towel!













:D

[Boost4VR4]

Kev, is taking pictures all you do?

And wash that damn towel!













:D
It's a junk towel, leave the towel alone, it's doing its job.

Everyone loves pictures, so here ya go.

[TT4ME]

b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l
p.i.c.t.u.r.e.s
K.E.V.

nice work

[green-lantern]

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0052.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0052.jpg.html)
]

I don't like the look of those threads. Do you have another one you can use?

[Boost4VR4]

I don't like the look of those threads. Do you have another one you can use?

Well I mean I could order all new bolts to replace all of these, but why? these will work fine.

[green-lantern]

Well I mean I could order all new bolts to replace all of these, but why? these will work fine.

Because that one can strip out your crank shaft. I didn't say anything about the others. I probably have a good replacement I'd send to you for just a bit over shipping.

[Boost4VR4]

Because that one can strip out your crank shaft. I didn't say anything about the others. I probably have a good replacement I'd send to you for just a bit over shipping.

Oh the crankshaft bolt? Sorry I don't see which image you linked because my work blocks photobucket links.

Let me know how much, I presume it's the same for TT and SOHC.

[Jimvr4]

I don't think you need to clean the bolts that much before taking to the plater. Main thing is remove undercoating. Acid bath at the platers takes care of the rest.

[green-lantern]

Oh the crankshaft bolt? Sorry I don't see which image you linked because my work blocks photobucket links.

Let me know how much, I presume it's the same for TT and SOHC.

I wondered why you mentioned all the bolts lol

I'm almost positive the bolts are the same. I'll try and remember to pull one out when I get home. I'm pretty sure I have a few of them. I got Jackhammers box of bolts when he got out of the 3s world.

[Boost4VR4]

I don't think you need to clean the bolts that much before taking to the plater. Main thing is remove undercoating. Acid bath at the platers takes care of the rest.

Mostly bored and putting off crawling under the car.

[mb3000]

I bought a new crank pulley when I did my build. :dontknow:

[Boost4VR4]

I bought a new crank pulley when I did my build. :dontknow:

I did too, a 3SX stock sized aluminum one.

[mb3000]

I thought it was interesting that Mitsu revised the bolt, taking off the 1/2" female part. I guess they were having a problem with it.

[futurevr4man]

Hard to finish something when an important part of the system (amplifiers) have not been released yet ;)

what was it you said again?

oh, yeah:

Bla bla bla (more excuses) :suspect:

[green-lantern]

Oh the crankshaft bolt? Sorry I don't see which image you linked because my work blocks photobucket links.

Let me know how much, I presume it's the same for TT and SOHC.

I looked through the bolts tonight and didn't find them. I must of misplaced them or don't have them. I know I have one but hate to part with it. Just make sure you clean that one up with a fine file and if I find them I'll let you know.

[stealthee]

Kevin, I may have a crank bolt in my pile o parts. I'd have to look when I get time though if you need it

[Boost4VR4]

Hit up the dealership, turns out idiots did not even come close to pulling the right parts.

So I am on the lookout for these part numbers:
MD150785
MD125669

Apparently MD125669 is hard to find at dealers, two dealers in the country have this part and 9 parts total in the country.

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/partneeded1of2.png (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/partneeded1of2.png.html)
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[futurevr4man]

the dealership meaning cherry hill? or some place local? if youre good with emailing, cherry hill can order parts, and get you pics of the parts before you get them delivered

[Boost4VR4]

the dealership meaning cherry hill? or some place local? if youre good with emailing, cherry hill can order parts, and get you pics of the parts before you get them delivered

I emailed Cherry Hill, no response, so I am going to call instead.

[futurevr4man]

Ask for mike

[Boost4VR4]

Looks like I might be getting what I need from a guy off turbo-mopar.

[Boost4VR4]

So while cleaning the pole barn, I found the missing spring for the camshaft assembly so I will put that on soon.

Not really care related, but thoroughly cleaned the pole barn and moved the car a little bit:

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/temporary-27.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/temporary-27.jpg.html)
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[futurevr4man]

wish i had that much room to play with

[Boost4VR4]

Here's what I did on Sunday, not really much of anything, but fabricating the heat exchanger mount to the frame was a big deal. Cleaned up a few parts, cleaned the oil pan a little but debating on what to do with the sludge in the pan. I want to put something in the pan and let it soak up and break up the sludge. Not sure what I can use to do that, any suggestions?

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0440.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0440.jpg.html)
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[green-lantern]

wish i had that much room to play with

Small ginger penis joke here.

[2fnloud]

pardon my ignorance, but is that "thing" coming off of the oil filter the oil pressure sensor?

[sketch]

pardon my ignorance, but is that "thing" coming off of the oil filter the oil pressure sensor?

looks like it, yeah.

[stealthee]

Yeah thats where the oil pressure sensor is on the SOHC.

[Boost4VR4]

The stock sender is a placeholder for that spot for now, I need to get a special line run for that to the turbo oil feed. I also need to drill and tap the pan for the return line while I have the pan off.

I was mocking up a few things:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0441.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0441.jpg.html)
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http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0443.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0443.jpg.html)
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Pesky oil pump seal kept rolling over on itself, will need to use oil to lube the seal and prevent it from binding.

[CoopKill]

Hurry up! I have curious thoughts...

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Is there some reason you are using a filthy strainer and putting huge chunks of rtv inside the oil pickup tubes? I hope the pictures are just deceiving...

[Boost4VR4]

Is there some reason you are using a filthy strainer and putting huge chunks of rtv inside the oil pickup tubes? I hope the pictures are just deceiving...

Dang guys.

The strainer just has a little oil in it, it's not as bad as it was, it will be fine.

There is not chunks of RTV in the strainer. There is a very very thin layer of RTV on the oil pickup tube surface, I squeezed out the RTV from the inside out towards the edges so there isn't a ton of RTV under the gasket. I even double checked the oil pickup tube opening and it is free and clear of debris and RTV.

PS. You can't buy an oil pickup tube for the SOHC and the oil that may exist in the pickup tube is just a little oil.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

In the first two pics there is clearly rtv chunks inside.

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[Boost4VR4]

Nope, that's some oil globs and I am not concerned about it because there wasn't any bearing material in this engine before the build.

[Boost4VR4]

More progress made... Warning! NOTHING IS SET IN STONE AT THIS VERY MOMENT.

I didn't bolt the oil pan down yet because I am missing quite a number of oil pan bolts, so I need to order a new set. I put a few bolts in for now.
I didn't install my head gaskets because my head gaskets are not thick enough. The piston to head clearance is not met with the OEM gaskets, so I have to order custom Cometic head gaskets with a custom thickness.
Now that is out of the way:
Distributor shield:
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And wire wheeled a few bolts. I got the oil pump seal to finally work without binding. I sealed the oil pan with RTV black, used a fairly tall, thick bead and let it set up for about 10 minutes before putting the oil pan on. I set the oil pan on the seal for a good 10 minutes before putting a few bolts into the pan. So far, so good, it's coming along, just taking my time, there isn't any rush on this. I didn't torque the rear cam gear yet because I need to take it off and install the newly painted distributor shield then put the cam gear on.

[Uniuno]

Where did you get the oil sandwich plate? It looks like a prosport from stm.

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[Boost4VR4]

Where did you get the oil sandwich plate? It looks like a prosport from stm.

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Prosport and I got it from 3SX.

I had trouble with one in the past, but the next one I bought, I didn't have any problems, so I figured I would use another for this build.

[Boost4VR4]

So a little progress I suppose. Tonight was an experiment night. I wanted to see how much the head gasket that I had from the OEM kit would compress. This gasket is made of a composite paper, totally not ideal for my application, but I figured test with the OEM stuff. So the gasket is .030" thick, pistons protrude ~.020" off the block deck. I wanted to see how close the piston gets to the head.

I proceeded to use the ARP lube on the head bolts, nuts, and insides of washers. Put the head gasket on, put the head one. Tightened in the given order from ARP to first 35 ft/lbs, then 60 ft/lbs and finally 105 ft/lbs. I rotated the crank a few times to see how much resistance I had on the rotating assembly and had some on cylinder 1 but for the most part, normal across the cylinders. I then unbolted the head and removed the hardware and head. I took the head gasket off and measured it's thickness. The thickness was .029" which is not too shabby for a paper composite head gasket. The head showed no signs of piston contact, it did show some signs of compression of air though and the piston circles were clear on the head.

So .030" works, however, the paper composite gasket I am not sure is the ticket for my application. I need an MLS gasket. I am also going to go with a slightly thicker gasket, most likely a .045" thick gasket to maintain the squish area for combustion as well as provide enough head gasket thickness in the event the connecting rods lengthen their travel in the event of heat.

[Boost4VR4]

Everything checks out. I put some clay on the crowns and dishes on the pistons, installed heads, torqued head studs to spec, rotated the crankshaft a few times, removed the heads and checked the clay. Not a significant compression on the clay inserted, the crowns have plenty of clearance.

So with that, I installed head gaskets, heads are torqued to 105 ft/lbs according to ARP, water pump, LIM, fuel rails with stock injectors (placeholders for now) and cleaned up the old water pipe and water pipe elbow off the engine that is in the car and painted them flat black. I will install new o-rings afterwards. I have the timing tensioner installed in place, spring is on for now, will remove when I get around to getting the rest of the parts I need to finish up. Will install water pipe into place and the elbow as well as install the engine temp sensor from my gauges into the thermostat housing. I need to consult the manual to see what the other sensor was in the thermostat housing. Pics will be coming soon.

[CoreyB]

Nice, should be running soon.

[Hans@GZP]

I hate people that use RTV on gaskets.

[Boost4VR4]

I hate people that use RTV on gaskets.

Even when the 6G72 engine manual recommends a thin layer of it on SOME surfaces? The head gaskets do not have any RTV on them. The only places there is any rtv is a thin layer on the oil pump seal, oil filter housing, and water pump. Everywhere else has no RTV.

[Hans@GZP]

The service manual definitely doesn't say to put RTV on anything that has to do with the oil pump. You risk clogging oil passages and killing perfectly fine engines. The paper gaskets are totally fine to use by themselves. Only RTV used should be on the corners of the cam bearings where the valve cover gasket lays. Other than that, no RTV for the love of god. Well, and then the obvious oil pan. We run a 1/8" bead and put the pan on immediately. If you let it setup before installing, you run the risk of air pockets developing and then it's going to leak.

[Boost4VR4]

The service manual definitely doesn't say to put RTV on anything that has to do with the oil pump. You risk clogging oil passages and killing perfectly fine engines. The paper gaskets are totally fine to use by themselves. Only RTV used should be on the corners of the cam bearings where the valve cover gasket lays. Other than that, no RTV for the love of god. Well, and then the obvious oil pan. We run a 1/8" bead and put the pan on immediately. If you let it setup before installing, you run the risk of air pockets developing and then it's going to leak.

Ok I will take another look at it and see. I'm not opposed to removing anything, engine's not in the car yet, so it will be easy to resolve.

[Boost4VR4]

Not a whole lot going on lately in this build. Been doing a lot of wiring and re-wiring. I did manage to get the air to water intercooler and heat exchanger setup where I want it. The icebox gets mounted behind the passenger seat, water pump sits just behind the passenger seat. The trick was the water pump was higher than the icebox so it could never draw any water (DUH!). Moving the icebox solved that problem. The way the hose is currently run (least complicated) pushes the water through the core and then goes to the heat exchanger, fills up the heat exchanger and when it overfills, goes through the return hose back to the icebox. I wanted to run straight to the heat exchanger and then the return would go through the intercooler, but it doesn't provide a lot of space. I need a large amount of space for the turbo stuff and I want to avoid melting the hoses with the exhaust manifolds.

It's getting there, the pictures haven't been coming lately because of a lot going on and I keep forgetting to bring the camera out.

[Boost4VR4]

Well, I am going to update this thread with some pictures tonight. In the meantime, I can provide an update.

Timing belt is on and timed right on the money. The SOHC timing belt is SUPER EASY. The new cams made it slightly difficult to time on the front bank. I threw on as just a mock up of all the engine as it will sit, the crank pulley, power steering, and alternator.I still need to remove the timing covers off the old engine and add to the new engine since the old ones are in good shape. I will need to remove all of the accessories to put the timing covers on, then just add the accessories back in.

All of the injectors have resistors wired on Pin 1. I will be extending the injector harness once the engine goes in.

Some work has been accomplished in terms of the wiring. I removed the ABS computer wiring from the passenger side harness. I essentially have just the fuel pump, tail lights, and reverse lights left. So from approximately 80 wires down to 10 wires. I will need to work on the driver's side next and then the wiring for the body and all of the essentials should be wrapped up.

I installed the new AEM Honda Style FPR on the fuel rail with the adapter kit as well as the new fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail.

[Boost4VR4]

Well, it's been awhile since I wrote but I did get quite a bit accomplished on the car.

The old motor has all of the harnesses disconnected from the various components, I installed the new ABS Delete Kit courtesy of NG Raffles (Thanks 3SX!). I bled the brake lines but it appears the brake rotors are so badly rusted that the calipers can't hold the rotors so I can pull the axles out of the transmission, so on to Plan B. I removed the long tube headers and I left the cat back installed. I think I am going to keep it on the car since it looks better. I painted some more engine components and hopefully next weekend I will have the old engine out of the car and the new engine in the car.

The only real big ticket items left on the car is all fuel related. I will need to drain the gas tank out soon and clean it out before dropping in a fuel pump and new injectors as there appears to be lots of gunk in the tank.

[Ondonti]

Hmm looks like a thread I have to read since the info at the beginning was sorta good/accurate (except forgetting different sohc motors exist, some having 24 valves).

I was hoping to go with 3000gt style fuel injectors and install them with a Diamante style 12 valve intake manifold and I guess its a year dependent issue. What intake manifold and injectors and fuel rails ended up being chosen?

[sketch]

Hmm looks like a thread I have to read since the info at the beginning was sorta good/accurate (except forgetting different sohc motors exist, some having 24 valves).

I was hoping to go with 3000gt style fuel injectors and install them with a Diamante style 12 valve intake manifold and I guess its a year dependent issue. What intake manifold and injectors and fuel rails ended up being chosen?

while 24 valve sohc engines exist, the point isn't relevant to this thread. all stealth/3000gh SOHC engines are 12v, not 24v. if it's got a 24v sohc engine, it didn't come stock.

[Boost4VR4]

Hmm looks like a thread I have to read since the info at the beginning was sorta good/accurate (except forgetting different sohc motors exist, some having 24 valves).

I was hoping to go with 3000gt style fuel injectors and install them with a Diamante style 12 valve intake manifold and I guess its a year dependent issue. What intake manifold and injectors and fuel rails ended up being chosen?
Manifold is the stock 3/S SOHC manifold. LIM has a mild port as well as the heads.

The thread has progressed in a different direction than it originally started as. I would skip to page 3 or 4 and go from there. I had contemplated using the 24V SOHC heads from the 73 or 74 motor however I didn't want to deal with fabricating to ensure the heads would fit on the SOHC block, plus I had the Crower 12V cams already so I decided to stick with what I have.

[Ondonti]

while 24 valve sohc engines exist, the point isn't relevant to this thread. all stealth/3000gh SOHC engines are 12v, not 24v. if it's got a 24v sohc engine, it didn't come stock.

It has to do with the beginning of the thread where people were comparing sohc and dohc intake manifolds and the original poster started talking about a 6g73 2.5L sohc (24 valve) intake manifold and some people giving advice did not understand that. The 24 valve intake manifolds look similar SOHC and DOHC. 12 valves (2 valves per cylinder) have smaller intake ports because 2 valve engines use smaller intake ports for the same displacement. The actual choice of intake port size is based on valve size (an number of valves).

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What about the injectors? I still think there are large gains to be made with a really good intake manifold. RPW already proved that and my current n/a setup has a VE fuel demand that doesn't drop off like you would expect above 6000 rpms even with stock cams/heads/exhaust manifolds. I was really hoping to get on the dyno to prove it.

[Boost4VR4]

It has to do with the beginning of the thread where people were comparing sohc and dohc intake manifolds and the original poster started talking about a 6g73 2.5L sohc (24 valve) intake manifold and some people giving advice did not understand that. The 24 valve intake manifolds look similar SOHC and DOHC. 12 valves (2 valves per cylinder) have smaller intake ports because 2 valve engines use smaller intake ports for the same displacement. The actual choice of intake port size is based on valve size (an number of valves).

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What about the injectors? I still think there are large gains to be made with a really good intake manifold. RPW already proved that and my current n/a setup has a VE fuel demand that doesn't drop off like you would expect above 6000 rpms even with stock cams/heads/exhaust manifolds. I was really hoping to get on the dyno to prove it.


I haven't got a lock on the injector sizing, however, I am shooting for 1000CC+ injectors. I have the Adjustable FPR so I am hoping to push more fuel pressure at the rails than stock. I still have to get an answer on what fuel pump setup I am going with to keep up. I may need to move to a larger intake manifold when I start seeing limitations in the powerband. For now, I am going to go with the stock manifold since I have it ready to go and then when I can, switch the intake manifold out with something bigger and custom.

The exhaust manifolds are where I am stuck at currently which will be a few weeks of fab work to get working.

[Boost4VR4]

Powerstop Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors and pads all the way around arriving today! Rock Auto is the best!

[Boost4VR4]

PICTURESSSSS!!!

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Old reverse switch wasn't working:
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New one installed:
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Some Engine shots:
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Haha rice below:
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Old rotors:
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[j2k4]

OMG those are horrible; replace them immediately with Powerstop Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors and pads all the way around from Rock Auto!

Do. It. Now.

[Boost4VR4]

Well let's see here. I got what I think is a lot, but most here would say otherwise, but alas, here's the rundown:

Front rotors are installed on the hub.

I screwed up a caliper, so I have two Centric calipers on the way. I wasted a lot of time trying to salvage the old calipers by cleaning them up and painting them, turns out, I probably should have scrapped them to begin with.

CV axles are pulled out of the transmission.

Engine will get pulled soon, just unbolt the motor mounts and lift it out, salvage some good parts off the old engine and then do some wiring and then drop the new engine in and wire it up.

[green-lantern]

Looks like it's coming along nicely :bigthumb:

[Boost4VR4]

800CC injectors are on the way (Thanks Coopkill!)

The following is on it's way also:
Fuel Pump hotwire Kit
Transmission bolts
Transmission dowel pins
FuelLab fuel filter Standard length
Fuel Line Adapter Fitting AN6
AEM Fuel Pump 320LPH
SS Braided PTFE Teflon fuel line
Bulkhead fittings and additional fuel line fittings to complete fuel system

I was looking for 1000CC injectors, but after calculating my goals and what fuel I will primarily be running, these injectors give me plenty of room tuning and I may just run straight pump since E85 is not very popular in my state.

[Boost4VR4]

Painted new front calipers black
Painted rear calipers black after cleaning them up
Have to send back brand new front rotors because the runout is 1/4 inch and wavy
Have to send rear brake pads back as they fit turbo model and not NA model
Have to send back caliper cores.

[Boost4VR4]

Been awhile since I have updated:

Installed the 3SX inverted flare for the fuel lines:
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Rough mock-up of heat exchanger and oil cooler with lines:
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Mock up of thermostatic oil filter sandwich plate and lines:
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Fuel pump and fuel hat assembled with hotwire relay ready to go:
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New Fuel Filter and lines run:
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Inverted Flare fitting for stock line to AN-6 and new line run for fuel filter:
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Waiting on the last round of fittings to arrive.

Also Rock Auto sent another set of Powerstop front rotors and pads, I checked the warping and it still exists even on the new set:

http://1drv.ms/1zSC6Ya
http://1drv.ms/1qW2zDo

So I am sending all of the powerstop stuff back and getting my money back so I can rest assured that I get better rotors/pads.

[CoreyB]

Something seems wrong. I have never seen a rotor warped that badly. Are you sure the rotor is sitting totally flush to the hub?

[Boost4VR4]

Something seems wrong. I have never seen a rotor warped that badly. Are you sure the rotor is sitting totally flush to the hub?

Yea, that is flush on the hub. It's a manufacturing defect. Probably a batch that was manufactured badly and got mixed in with the ones that passed QC.

[green-lantern]

Did you try the old ones to make sure it's not the bearings? I noticed the half shaft isn't in so the bearings can separate. Did you ever put the wheels on and sit the car down to move it? That will mess up the bearings if you don't have the shafts in.

Edit: Might want to put the shaft and nut on and try again to be sure.

[CoopKill]

My thought last night in chat. Even if it did seperate, it would not wobble like that without feeling it move. He also can see it werbled sitting on the counter.

[green-lantern]

My thought last night in chat. Even if it did seperate, it would not wobble like that without feeling it move. He also can see it werbled sitting on the counter.

Not sure I understand what you mean. It can sparate just a bit on one side of the bearing and still feel solid.

[CoopKill]

I got what you were saying now. That would do it for sure. When mine came apart you could feel it move.

[Boost4VR4]

Did you try the old ones to make sure it's not the bearings? I noticed the half shaft isn't in so the bearings can separate. Did you ever put the wheels on and sit the car down to move it? That will mess up the bearings if you don't have the shafts in.

Edit: Might want to put the shaft and nut on and try again to be sure.


My thought last night in chat. Even if it did seperate, it would not wobble like that without feeling it move. He also can see it werbled sitting on the counter.


Not sure I understand what you mean. It can sparate just a bit on one side of the bearing and still feel solid.

If you set the rotors on a flat surface, the rotors are warped visually. Having the CV axles out should not matter since the bearings have no impact on the hub movement. The rotors have a defect that should not be there. Rock Auto acknowledged that they researched with the manufacturer and the manufacturer says this is a defect on their part and a full refund is in order from Rock Auto as well as a packing slip for all of the powerstop stuff shipped to me.

[green-lantern]

If you set the rotors on a flat surface, the rotors are warped visually. Having the CV axles out should not matter since the bearings have no impact on the hub movement. The rotors have a defect that should not be there. Rock Auto acknowledged that they researched with the manufacturer and the manufacturer says this is a defect on their part and a full refund is in order from Rock Auto as well as a packing slip for all of the powerstop stuff shipped to me.

But they do, if you put pressure on the hub with the axle out it will move and screw up the bearings. So never bolt the wheel on and try and move the car with them out. I know at least 5 people that have messed up bearings by doing that.

That being said if you can see the warpage when it's sitting on a flat surface, that is one f-ed up rotor. That is just incredibly warped, that's why I didn't believe it at first lol.

What type are you going to get now?

[Boost4VR4]

But they do, if you put pressure on the hub with the axle out it will move and screw up the bearings. So never bolt the wheel on and try and move the car with them out. I know at least 5 people that have messed up bearings by doing that.

That being said if you can see the warpage when it's sitting on a flat surface, that is one f-ed up rotor. That is just incredibly warped, that's why I didn't believe it at first lol.

What type are you going to get now?

Oh I never bolted the wheel on, I wouldn't do that. I only tightened on a few lugs on the hubs to make the rotors flush on the hubs strictly for testing purposes. Plus if you bolt the wheels on and lower the car on the wheels, the suspension is going to cause the body to move and the wheels are going to go straight into the fenders and in my situation where I don't have the fenders on, that would be super dangerous.

I am looking still, I need to get a refund on those rotors and such first before I venture on to a different set. Probably EBC Rotors and Carbotech pads.

[R/T93]

I know how a wheel acts with no shock attached!

From the phone.

[anyonebutme]

You also know how it feels to drive a car that a madman zip tied and duct taped the damper back together........

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

watch out for that braided line in the tank. If it isn't rated for submerged use it can rot out and leak. blow your motor

[Boost4VR4]

watch out for that braided line in the tank. If it isn't rated for submerged use it can rot out and leak. blow your motor
I think it will be OK. It is the teflon PTFE core inside, I suppose it will be on my mind to check periodically since it is something that could lead to total engine destruction. I took a look at the specifications of the hose and they recommend checking the hose annually inside and out.

[Boost4VR4]

A little mini-update

I got the following accomplished this weekend:

Built oil cooler lines with additional fittings
Installed fuel rail fitting for -6AN feed line
Built turbo oil drain line with -12AN line and fittings
Installed new 1/8 NPT female to 1/8 NPT female Y adapter. Also picked up a 1/8 NPT straight through small extension fitting and installed into oil filter housing where pressure sender goes. Installed the 1/8 to -4AN adapter into Y adapter and installed Oil Pressure sensor into other Y opening. All assembled with teflon for good seal.
Partially assembled fuel hat to stock hard line -6AN line with 1 -6AN fitting. Awaiting an additional -6AN fitting.

Also waiting on -12AN weld on bung for oil pan and a 1/4NPT to -4AN adapter fitting.

[j2k4]

Hey, Kev - umm, maybe have yer missus take some pics? :huh:

[Boost4VR4]

Hey, Kev - umm, maybe have yer missus take some pics? :huh:

Hmm, maybe tomorrow I will post some pics up as I need to spend some time just snapping pics.

At this point, there really isn't a whole lot more I can really do until I pull this engine out. I suppose I can work on some electrical wiring and start getting some of the essential fuses moved to push button circuit breakers in my circuit breaker panel and start getting the panel created and vinyl wrapped. Maybe work on building out the dash.

Yesterday I got the radiator fans installed on the radiator, dropped the fuel pump assembly in place.

So two small things accomplished today. Got my three fittings, finished up the fuel bulkhead to stock hard line run and installed the line and installed the 1/4NPT to -4AN adapter fitting into CHRA housing on the turbo.

[green-lantern]

Hey, Kev - umm, maybe have yer missus take some pics? :huh:

yeah give Shelly the camera, you keep working :D

[FeaRpb]

Someone say Shelly :D

[Boost4VR4]

Someone say Shelly :D

Yea, my gf. I may have her take the photos, good idea actually. She doesn't seem to like working on cars and dirt and crap so maybe she will like photography...

[green-lantern]

Just make sure she takes pictures of the car instead of just a bunch of pics of you lol.

[CoopKill]

Pics of the mirror would not be frowned upon!

[Boost4VR4]

Power Steering cooler to replace stock:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0741.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0741.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0740.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0740.jpg.html)
Just fabricated some sort of bracket to mount this somewhere in the car.
Next thing I want to do is work on the T4 flange and the external wastegate fab work:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0734.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0734.jpg.html)
Fuel pump dropped in:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0706.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0706.jpg.html)
Turbo oil drain line made:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0708.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0708.jpg.html)
Turbo feed fitting installed in CHRA:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0709.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0709.jpg.html)
Turbo tag:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0712.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0712.jpg.html)
New fuel fitting for fuel rail:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0713.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0713.jpg.html)
Oil filter housing leveraging the area where the stock oil pressure sender was for oil pressure and turbo oil feed:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0714.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0714.jpg.html)
Radiator with fans dropped in and cleaned:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0716.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0716.jpg.html)
Space in between oil cooler and intercooler radiator:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0717.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0717.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0719.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0719.jpg.html)
To remove engine, remove bolts on:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0720.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0720.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0721.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0721.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0722.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0722.jpg.html)

[Boost4VR4]

http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0723.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0723.jpg.html)
Pull the cotter pins out on these and disconnect:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0723.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0723.jpg.html)
Pull the hose out of the power steering and unbolt hard line from steering rack:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0727.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0727.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0728.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0728.jpg.html)
Interior so far:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0731.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0731.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0733.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0733.jpg.html)
Need to drill oil pan and have this bung installed for the turbo oil drain:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0735.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0735.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0738.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0738.jpg.html)

[Uniuno]

Looks like it's coming along.

Two things..

That doesn't look like a thermostatic sandwich plate. It would have a thermostat next to one of the ports to block flow until the oil is up to temperature.

and OMG that fuel pump hole!!!!!

[Boost4VR4]

Looks like it's coming along.

Two things..

That doesn't look like a thermostatic sandwich plate. It would have a thermostat next to one of the ports to block flow until the oil is up to temperature.

and OMG that fuel pump hole!!!!!

Yea the fuel pump access panel the previous owner didn't want to go under the car to disconnect lines so they thought they could just peel the metal back... dumb...

The thermostat is built into the sandwich plate, it's a mechanical thermostat with a metallic heat strip inside to control flow based on temperature. The thermostat opens up around 160F. Here's the specs:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prm-186

[Uniuno]

I don't see specs in there for any sort of thermostat. Also, at that price I don't believe it would be worth trusting even if it did.

Mishimoto Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate, by Mishimoto (http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-thermostatic-oil-sandwich-plate.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw37afBRDO5M3h0qvj9zQSJACvw nOJhV_sw5tROLc9RyETTk13hcpZt9cQF5WiZ_t071rUUBoC24f w_wcB)

See the thing on the side? That's a thermostat.

I'd hate to see you damage your brand new engine by not letting your oil get up to temp.

[Boost4VR4]

I'm gonna run this for a bit. The engine oil will get up to temp, these engines run hot anyway.

If I run into a problem where it doesn't warm up and the engine temp is too cold, then I will change sandwich plates. The likelihood of anything truly happening is pretty slim and even if I have a problem with the crankshaft, I can get one at the junkyard, have it rebalanced and im back in business again.

[Boost4VR4]

It has been awhile since the last update. Life happened and that took priority a little bit. So I decided today that it would be good to get some work done on this car. First thing is to yank the old engine out:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0742.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0742.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0745.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0745.jpg.html)
Typical 3/S human in engine bay:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0746.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0746.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0747.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0747.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0744.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0744.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0748.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0748.jpg.html)
The GF was playing with the camera as I was working on the old engine mounts:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0749.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0749.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0750.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0750.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0751.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0751.jpg.html)
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0752.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0752.jpg.html)
I thought I would be cool and do it all in my sandals lol.

[CoopKill]

I thought I would be cool and do it all in my sandals lol.

Ummmmmm, NO! :p

[j2k4]

Kev, your mode of dress betrays a total lack of seriosity. :hum:

[jbuhrman]

Hey there is NOTHING wrong with working in flip flops just sayin

[Boost4VR4]

Well more accomplished today. Cleaned up the transmission a bit, pulled some of the bolts out of the transmission and then cleaned them up and re-inserted them back in the transmission 1 by 1. Cleaned out the bell housing as much as I could and pulled the fulcrum out, cleaned it up. Greased up the fulcrum detent and installed back in the transmission. I removed the old input/pilot bearing, greased the splines and the shaft for the pilot bearing. Installed the pilot bearing clip to the fulcrum and it's ready to go. Installed the motor mounts to the engine and the transmission. Added some other stuff to the engine that is needed and installed the brackets for attaching to the engine hoist. Will install the transmission to the new engine once it's off the stand and has a flywheel and pressure plate attached along with the clutch. I need to order a new transmission fill plug since the one that is on the transmission is chewed up a bit. Will snap some photos of the transmission attached to the new engine.

[Boost4VR4]

Well let's fast forward a bit to the end result of the weekend's work. I attached the flywheel. clutch disc with alignment tool, pressure plate to engine. I got the transmission on the new engine and used my new transmission bolts that I picked up for the reinstall. The transmission was on the engine pretty quickly. Then I set out to work on putting the engine into the car.
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0063.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0063.jpg.html)
The solid engine mounts were a little tough to work with, but the key I soon found out was to loosen up the bolts to the mounts a bit so I can move them around then position the engine in place, run the bolt through each of the mounts, then tighten the engine onto the mounts. Then go back and tighten all of the mounts into the frame.
Here's a wider shot of the engine as I started working through hooking stuff up:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0063.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0063.jpg.html)
Here's the mess on the firewall. Transmission isn't perfectly clean, but I am not that worried about it being super clean:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0065.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0065.jpg.html)
Then I ripped out the old engine harness:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0066.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0066.jpg.html)
Installed new Megasquirt ECU and new harness under passenger floor tray:
Then I worked on installing the new power steering cooler:
http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/kevpi1/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0061.jpg (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/kevpi1/media/Beater%20car/SOHC%20TURBO%20ENGINE%20BUILD/DSC_0061.jpg.html)
Then I stopped working on it. I need to look at wiring harness options as I am trying to minimize the wiring.

[CoreyB]

Nice progress!!

[j2k4]

You go, Kev. :)

[Boost4VR4]

Well lately I have been tinkering with the wiring situation. I got some of the engine harness wired up. TPS, IAC, IAT, Injectors are tested, working on Spark and knock sensor. Found out I need to eliminate the PTU and have the Megasquirt drive the ignition coil directly. Also found out I need to either find a scanmaster 3 that can do analog output to a pin on the Megasquirt ECU so it can count knock.

[Boost4VR4]

I am going to be making a lot of updates pretty soon as I have been working on the wiring. I am rebuilding the existing harness and moving wiring into the car to then start converting it over to resettable breakers and hooking up switches to various components that are needed. I am also building the actual schematic that the car will be. That will be posted in the next couple days as I finish it up.

[Boost4VR4]

Well, no updates as of late other than the second SOHC engine is gone and I now have more room to start making more progress.

[Boost4VR4]

Nothing new yet, but the weather is looking good this weekend so I might get some garage time! I am waiting for some flanges from Columbia River Mandrel Bending so I can start building a mock manifold set. Once the mock up is done, then I can have it made.

[Boost4VR4]

Knocksense came in
Manifold, T4 flanges and vband clamps come in tomorrow.

[DocWalt]

Let me know how the knocksense works out, Kev.

[Boost4VR4]

Let me know how the knocksense works out, Kev.

I think it will work out very well. You can tune the sensitivity of the knock sensor signal to the Megasquirt. This is very helpful because every engine setup is different.

[Boost4VR4]

Ordering Megasquirt MS2X Injector and Fueling board this Friday. This will provide more injector banks and allow for sequential and semi-sequential firing capability. This will also allow interfacing with the Hall Sensor in the Distributor.

Really hoping for a break in the weather as I don't have a heater in the garage. Good news is I will have a TON of room in the polebarn as my parents are finally moving out this weekend.

[Boost4VR4]

Weather has broken a bit and I am starting to get some motivation on this project.

I made a decision that I want to repaint the car, so I prepped the front bumper and I am starting to work on the fenders and getting them prepped.

Still waiting for the MS2X injector module.

[anyonebutme]

so instead of getting the car running, you're gonna continue to tear it apart to paint it?

does not compute, lol

[Boost4VR4]

so instead of getting the car running, you're gonna continue to tear it apart to paint it?

does not compute, lol

I will get it going before the paint, just prepping for paint. Fenders are already off the car. Side skirts and stuff are easy enough to take off, I won't be doing the other parts of the car yet.

I will be doing some work on it tonight after I do some yard work. I will post some progress tonight.

[Boost4VR4]

MS2X daughterboard showed up. Now I have 3 banks of injectors :) Time to get cracking now!

[Boost4VR4]

MAC Boost Control Solenoid on its way.

[Boost4VR4]

MAC Boost Solenoid arrived.

[Uniuno]

Sweet update. Is it running yet?

NG is only 75 days away.

[Boost4VR4]

Sweet update. Is it running yet?

NG is only 75 days away.

I wish I could say it will be ready before NG, but this is the second NG that it won't make an appearance.... I haven't fabbed up exhaust manifolds yet or finished the wiring. I have a lot of the small stuff out of the way.

[Uniuno]

Get on it dude! Make it happen!

[Ezskanken]

How are things coming along?

[FeaRpb]

They aren't. His build is going in reverse because of how slow progress is....


:inout:

[Boost4VR4]

Actually, some progress is being made, I just haven't posted in awhile because I don't get a lot of time to work on the car.

[Amphiron]

I'm curious how the exhaust is gonna get to the turbo after the 350z headers.

[Boost4VR4]

Project is delayed for a long while now. Roommate decided to take my doorknob off of my polebarn where my car is and either he, or someone he knows stole my turbo, ECU, and I am still sorting through other stuff that was stolen.

The eviction process has started and I am taking him to court for the damages to my home and my stolen property. Wish me luck.

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Rat shit

[DocWalt]

Booo. Good luck. Assholes :(

[Boost4VR4]

Project is killed at this point. I am just going to get the car finished and keep it around as a track car. The new engine will be good and should hold up for a long time. The turbo part of it I will pursue later. I will get a new Megasquirt ECU and keep going with that route and get it going. I will keep my injectors and just run it on pump 92 and when I get enough time, do the turbo part at a later date. Sucks to have to do it but with parts being stolen and other stuff to take care of, this is really just a burden for me at this point.

[Alan92RTTT]

http://www.3sgto.org/showthread.php?t=16290