Spyder Build

[BlackSpyderVR4]

Thought I would post my build just to get input and opinions, especially once I start reassembling. Build started when I pulled from a light pulled about 15PSI and heard a loud pop noise and the blowoff valve went off. So coasted to the gas station and the engine idled fine. So I pulled away car just seemed like it had as much power as a 4 Banger and wouldn't boost over 5psi. Compression test showed 90PSI in all cylinders and timing was dead on Except for front bank E-0, I-(-2). So after puling engine I saw the down pipe had more holes and cracks in it and had to be replaced. So I went ahead and unbolted the Catalytic converter and found this:



So I'm pretty sure the engine was completely fine, in fact it was in excellent condition for 78k… original crosshatch, bearings were fantastic, and heads were great. So I went ahead and decided to do a full out build so I do not have to pull this engine for another 200K.

My first build I'm aiming for 500WHP w/meth. Once I get bored at that power level I'll upgrade the heads and turbos.

Underlined-Items still need to be purchased

Build List:
Engine:
Wesco Piston w/.200 Upgrade
Chrome Rods
Clevite Bearings
ARP Studs
120k Kit
Gasket upper and lower
DR650 Turbos/Kinugawa 15PSI Wastegates
DR STG 3 Heads
DR Ported Lower Plenum

Support:
Dual Core FMIC
Greddy FV BOV
Hallman MBC
TB rebuilt by April
Cloned ECU
482 EVO MAF
Mishimoto Performance Radiator w/hoses


Fuel:
550CC Lucas Injectors
Walbro 400 E85 Fuel Pump w/Hotwire
Fuel Loop
3SX Custom Fuel Kit

Exhaust:
GCTECH Manifolds/02 Housings
Tanabe Touring CBE
LC-2 Standalone
3SX Downpipe w/Racepipe

Misc:
Tubular Front Crash Bar
Aftermarket Boost Gauge, Oil PSI, Wideband, and Fuel PSI
Light Weight Flywheel (Revert back to OEM per Chris from NP)
SPEC Stg 4+ Clutch
99 Lifters
EGR Delete
Krank Vents
T-Case Bracket
Solid Motor Mounts
ABS Delete Kit
AWS Delete
Bell housing Brace
Grounding Kit

Current Status of Build: Transmission/TC is at shop getting general inspection and brace installed. Engine has been inspected and given the thumbs up and delivered everything to get bored/hones, balanced, and have flywheel 2-steped.

Random Pics:
First Purchased:


After My first build 2 months prior to Incident:

Right Before the Incident:

Engine Pulled: