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Great work on parts selection! Some people get caught up in the turbo bling and big mechanical parts and miss the significance of things like a fully custom ludwig harness (which is fuckin-A-awesome).
Any thoughts on what you're going to do about the rear end? Skeese |
Updates! The past two month have been super busy for me. From getting called for mandatory OT for work, to friends bachelor party, friends wedding, and then finally seven stock. So as for the Shine RE-Amemiya style bumper, I ended trading with a buddy of mine for a FEED style bumper. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...caa49ddd8.jpeg IT FITS! Next I got tired of my leaky oil pan (which I resealed awhile back with permatex “wrong stuff”). I ended up buying a new pan and resealing with threebond. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...56f6d75d2.jpeg After everything was removed, just to find out the oil pan brace was warped and the poly bushing on the mount was deformed. I ended up replacing both mounts and pan brace. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...201f4f90d.jpeg Subframe out https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4a1c672a0.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...38ace11b4.jpeg Subframe cleaned. As clean as it will get. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...12e720b00.jpeg The new irp brace https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...00d055052.jpeg Ball joint boot looks worn https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4c9e3fbe6.jpeg Resealed with new pan and brace https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7ca4b59a9.jpeg Also new FFE mounts. I’m selling the old set btw, will need replacement bushing. |
Part 2 of the update. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...334da22a0.jpeg New lca boot, castle nut, and cotter pin. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e6013161f.jpeg Repacked with fresh new high temp heavy duty grease and new boot! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...22399f1cc.jpeg New castle nut, boot, and pin. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ae202fd0e.jpeg Looks like I’m about to do surgery lol https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fefa2b9b2.jpeg Cleaning up the TB, UIM, and removing the aws. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...38f15a278.jpeg Block off plate installed, tb installed, and fast IAT installed |
Thursday night update: removed the stock manifold stud and replace with the irp manifold stud kit. This will makes installing the manifold a lot easier! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8fda94d09.jpeg Removable stud for hex. Thanks IRP |
Nice build thread, enjoyed reading it. side question....what about your driveway issue? I’m guessing your dp to mp flange caught on the raised section, stressing the dp to turbo for it to crack? Will the new turbo setup with dp to mp have the same possible driveway issue? Curious on the ecu install and tune when you get to that point, getting closer! |
Originally Posted by Skeese
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Great work on parts selection! Some people get caught up in the turbo bling and big mechanical parts and miss the significance of things like a fully custom ludwig harness (which is fuckin-A-awesome).
Any thoughts on what you're going to do about the rear end? Skeese
Originally Posted by Tim Benton
(Post 12314511)
Nice build thread, enjoyed reading it. side question....what about your driveway issue? I’m guessing your dp to mp flange caught on the raised section, stressing the dp to turbo for it to crack? Will the new turbo setup with dp to mp have the same possible driveway issue? Curious on the ecu install and tune when you get to that point, getting closer! |
11/21 update: spent the evening checking clearance and orient the wastegate where it would clear the subframe and where the dump tube would not obstruct the downpipe. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2754a99e9.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...37eea8cca.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...13ee818af.jpeg Clearance of the water fitting and the subframe. 3/16 to 1/4” the picture doesn’t do justice due to bad angle and lighting https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e83ddb049.jpeg |
Hope everyone had nice thanksgiving and got some killer deals on Black Friday! Some minor updates, the LIM is in, the fuel rail lines are going in, and the fpr is mounted up. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...efde10660.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1178fd84e.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2b4114700.jpeg Before anyone freaks out, I did used -an wrenches lol https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...48a0a42c7.jpeg |
I want a set of those wrenches, but they are high dollar if I remember right. I still just wrap the ends of a regular wrench with painters tape to protect the threads which has always worked out alright.
Skeese |
Brody -- amazing build so far! I live in the east bay and would LOVE to see the car once it's up and running! I'm finally getting started on re-awakening mine from sitting idle for 13 years. You're well ahead of me on your build, but I must say, I'm quite motivated by your progress!
Side note -- I'll be going to Seoul in January. Any recommendations? |
Originally Posted by IamRobbyah
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Brody -- amazing build so far! I live in the east bay and would LOVE to see the car once it's up and running! I'm finally getting started on re-awakening mine from sitting idle for 13 years. You're well ahead of me on your build, but I must say, I'm quite motivated by your progress!
Side note -- I'll be going to Seoul in January. Any recommendations? |
Almost a year since my last update.
here how it currently sits https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...985df13bf.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fc9ada8ef.jpeg I’ll post video of the fire up in a bit |
first fired up video
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Cool. Congrata!
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Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
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Cool. Congrata!
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fantastic !!! Love how you have taken your time with everything. final stretch now!
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Must be a great feeling hearing it runs after 2.5 years, congrats!
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Originally Posted by ChaddyP
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fantastic !!! Love how you have taken your time with everything. final stretch now!
Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
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Must be a great feeling hearing it runs after 2.5 years, congrats!
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Gauge Pod Question
Slick build man, enjoyed reading your write up.
Curious what size your gauges are in the center speaker mount pod set up and what gauge pod you ended up using? Gauges look a little bigger (60 mm maybe?). -milly |
Cool project!
When you repacked the balljoints, how did you clean them out first? |
Originally Posted by millyactual
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Slick build man, enjoyed reading your write up.
Curious what size your gauges are in the center speaker mount pod set up and what gauge pod you ended up using? Gauges look a little bigger (60 mm maybe?). -milly
Originally Posted by Zepticon
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Cool project!
When you repacked the balljoints, how did you clean them out first? I'm not sure if I did it right, parts cleaner and a shop towel. |
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