New member STL. 92 vr4 rebuild and turbo/engine swap.

[tbandit]

So been meaning to post for a while now just been busy with work and the car but figured I'd finally get one posted up. Recently picked up a black 92 vr4 on trade for my 03 gsxr 1000. Car had 145xxx miles on it with faded paint job, issue with the rear wing, some cheap aftermarket seats installed and either a leaky valve cover or oil return line. I fixed a few things slapped some new tires on(car came with some decent looking 18's) and a wheel alignment hoping to mod the car later and within 5 days spun a bearing due to low oil pressure. So the build/true rebuild began. To shorten the story I will list the parts I already have bought and still plan on buying then update were I'm at.


Parts bought:

fresh rebuilt 4 bolt motor with weisco pistons full floater rods 3rd gen lifters, gates timing belt, new oil pump water pump gaskets etc.

new turbo back exhaust 3inch downpipe to 2.5 split

All new drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads.

Spec stage 2+ flipside clutch and throw out bearing

3inch gm maf

Maf translator v2

450cc Dsm injectors

Aem tru boost gauge and controller

3sx oem mounts all 4

3sx fuel loop kit

Bm15g turbos brand new

triple air vent gauge pod

New shift boot and oem clip ring

Oem used ebrake

Own lighter

Aftermarket 10mm gauge wire set


Parts still need to buy:

Data logger

Aem wideband

New gaskets and fluids


Car came with aftermarket 18inch wheels, a decent custom sound system with 2 10inch subs in a hidden box behind the rear seats and the worn out cheap eBay seats. I will post pics or parts and what not tomorrow as I'm passing out soon. Right now the engine and transmission is out of the car the stock turbos were sent off to be rebuilt and turned into 15g's and once there back everything goes back in. I'm located in st.Peters mo just outside st.louis and have talked to a few local guys alreadys but always looking for help and to meet some 3s people. Was talking to Boomer and I'm gunna try and setup a bbq when the turbos get in to get some people over to help out things back in and shoot the shit/eat and drink. All are welcome. Looking forward to meeting and talking to some new car people.

[Boomer3000]

Woo! I'm pumped about this! A lot of stl guys cars will be coming together this summer. Bumping up our morale as a group not to mention making the stl3s even stronger. Can't wait to get some actual cruises going this year!

[TT4ME]

Woo! I'm pumped about this! A lot of stl guys cars will be coming together this summer. Bumping up our morale as a group not to mention making the stl3s even stronger. Can't wait to get some actual cruises going this year!

Cruises would be awesome.

[tbandit]

I will post more pics as parts arrive and are purchased. I have more pics from right before the motor came out but there in my buddies phone.

Pic of the car when picked up





Motor out of the car





Old motor



New motor





eBay seats I was referring to.

[murphys_law]

Sounds like a stout build. Can't wait to see it.

[MDoe8]

Yeah we need a cruise for sure. Though I would have to hop in someone elses car

[whitedragon]

All these "locations" say "STL"...interesting.

[murphys_law]

All these "locations" say "STL"...interesting.

Technically mine should say "STC" or "ST.P"

[tbandit]

Same here lol

[Boomer3000]

Well was gonna get the word out, but Tbandit is having a wrenching/bbq day at his casa this sat for all who are local and wanna meet up.