BUILD THREAD: 13B, Twin T04E - Ground up!
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BUILD THREAD: 13B, Twin T04E - Ground up!
As some may know I have been deployed in Afghanistan for about a year now. Before I left for deployment I tore the FD down and sold almost everything on it. This was in preparation for an LSX swap… hold you’re boos.
After reading Howard Colemans thread/arguments on keeping the rotary (in great detail)(Also a little Ironic that I was able to purchase his turbo system) I made the decision to stay rotary and 13B at that. So over the course of the last year (while dodging bullets, RPG’s and IEDs) I have managed to purchase the following parts, and prepare myself for the largest build I have ever attempted.
BODY/LIGHTING
-Shine “FEED” Front Bumper, Sideskirts (PWCF), Front Fenders, Rear Over-Fenders, Bumper Protectors
-RE A Replica GT3 Wing
-Painted BB with Fresh Paint in Engine Bay
-Ganador Super Mirrors
-RE-A Type H11 Sleek Headlights
-eBay 99spec OEM Style Turn signals
ENGINE
-Short Block – Fresh Rebuild, All OEM Seals, Street-Port
-Bonzai Oil Pan Brace
-Bonzai OMP Block Off Plate
-Polished Rebuilt Alternator
-Ceramic Coated Water Pump Housing
-Ceramic Coated Thermostat Housing W/ AST Delete
-Polished Water Pump
-Low Mileage Coils w/ wires
-Greddy Elbow Cut to 3”
-New Engine Harness and Ignition Harness
-Polished UIM and TB
-Noltec Motor Mounts on Steel Arms
-Ceramic Coated GZ LIM
-Unorthodox Pulley Set
-Twin T04E Turbo system by Howard Coleman
FUEL SYSTEM
-CJ Motorsports Fuel System (850CC, 1600CC) Aeromotive FPR ETC.
-Twin Denso Fuel Pumps with standalone wiring
- (-08) Feed Line
-Aeromotive Fuel Filter
-All AN Fittings
-Stock Return Line
-Full FJO 100% Methanol AI, Fuel Pump, Weldon FPR, 2 x 700CC Injectors, 5 Gallon JEGS Tank
COOLING
-Custom Vmount Intercooler
-Koyo N-Flow Radiator
-CWC Dual Mocal Oil Coolers
EXHAUST
-5Zigen Dolphin Tale Exhaust
-Straight Midpipe
-Twin 3inch Vband Downpipes
DRIVETRAIN
-ORC Twin Plate Clutch
-Rebuilt USDM Transmission
-RE-A Short Shifter
-Kaaz LSD at 66% locking
SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS
-Unobtanium Bushing Set
-Stance Coilovers
-Poly Sway Bar Mounts
-Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors from Fritz
-Hawk HPS+ Pads
-Enkei RPF-01 Wheels 18X10.5 on all 4
-RP Strut Bar
-6 point Chromalloy Roll Cage, Custom
-RP Toe Link/Trailing Arms
ELECTRONICS/TUNING
-Apexi PowerFC + Commander
-Dual Loggable EGT Sensors with FJO Box
-FJO Wideband Analysis System
-HKS Twin power ignition w/harness
-DEFI Gauges in FlyRX7 Pod (Water Temp, Oil Temp, Boost)
-DEFI Link Controller
-GM 3Bar w/ Bonzai Harness
-Blitz SBC-I Color Boost Controller
-Greddy Auto Timer/Harness
INTERIOR
-Mazdaspeed Cluster (Reprogrammed by Ramy to indicate MPH)
-Nardi 330MM Deep Corn Suede Wheel
-Works Bell Short Hub
-NRG V 2.0 Quick Release
-Dash Panels wrapped in Carbon Cloth
-Complete Tan to Black swap
-FEED weighted Shift ****
-New Shifter Boot/E-brake Boot
-JDM armrest to replace ashtray
STILL TO COME
-Nitto NT555R II Tires
-FEED Turn Lens Covers
-Shine Carbon Canards, Undertray, “FEED” Hood, and “Street” Diffuser
-ABS Delete Kit
-Stoptech BBK w/ 99 spec rear calipers
-OS Giken Superlock LSD 1.5 Way
-Seats (will likely be Recaro)
-Atomic Rex Manual Steering Rack + Electronic Steering Column
-T56 or TREMEC T5 Transmission Conversion
The Build should begin promptly on my return, first week in June. The car is currently in Body/Paint having the nice Shine “FEED” style kit installed.
I post this now (before I begin), hoping/requesting any feedback positive or negative that you may have. This will be the last month I can make revisions or add parts to an already complex build. If you see anything I may have missed please let me know, I have been as thorough as possible over the year data logging and ordering parts.
Keep in mind the car will be driven once in a while on the street, but mostly as a track toy.
-SIMON
After reading Howard Colemans thread/arguments on keeping the rotary (in great detail)(Also a little Ironic that I was able to purchase his turbo system) I made the decision to stay rotary and 13B at that. So over the course of the last year (while dodging bullets, RPG’s and IEDs) I have managed to purchase the following parts, and prepare myself for the largest build I have ever attempted.
BODY/LIGHTING
-Shine “FEED” Front Bumper, Sideskirts (PWCF), Front Fenders, Rear Over-Fenders, Bumper Protectors
-RE A Replica GT3 Wing
-Painted BB with Fresh Paint in Engine Bay
-Ganador Super Mirrors
-RE-A Type H11 Sleek Headlights
-eBay 99spec OEM Style Turn signals
ENGINE
-Short Block – Fresh Rebuild, All OEM Seals, Street-Port
-Bonzai Oil Pan Brace
-Bonzai OMP Block Off Plate
-Polished Rebuilt Alternator
-Ceramic Coated Water Pump Housing
-Ceramic Coated Thermostat Housing W/ AST Delete
-Polished Water Pump
-Low Mileage Coils w/ wires
-Greddy Elbow Cut to 3”
-New Engine Harness and Ignition Harness
-Polished UIM and TB
-Noltec Motor Mounts on Steel Arms
-Ceramic Coated GZ LIM
-Unorthodox Pulley Set
-Twin T04E Turbo system by Howard Coleman
FUEL SYSTEM
-CJ Motorsports Fuel System (850CC, 1600CC) Aeromotive FPR ETC.
-Twin Denso Fuel Pumps with standalone wiring
- (-08) Feed Line
-Aeromotive Fuel Filter
-All AN Fittings
-Stock Return Line
-Full FJO 100% Methanol AI, Fuel Pump, Weldon FPR, 2 x 700CC Injectors, 5 Gallon JEGS Tank
COOLING
-Custom Vmount Intercooler
-Koyo N-Flow Radiator
-CWC Dual Mocal Oil Coolers
EXHAUST
-5Zigen Dolphin Tale Exhaust
-Straight Midpipe
-Twin 3inch Vband Downpipes
DRIVETRAIN
-ORC Twin Plate Clutch
-Rebuilt USDM Transmission
-RE-A Short Shifter
-Kaaz LSD at 66% locking
SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS
-Unobtanium Bushing Set
-Stance Coilovers
-Poly Sway Bar Mounts
-Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors from Fritz
-Hawk HPS+ Pads
-Enkei RPF-01 Wheels 18X10.5 on all 4
-RP Strut Bar
-6 point Chromalloy Roll Cage, Custom
-RP Toe Link/Trailing Arms
ELECTRONICS/TUNING
-Apexi PowerFC + Commander
-Dual Loggable EGT Sensors with FJO Box
-FJO Wideband Analysis System
-HKS Twin power ignition w/harness
-DEFI Gauges in FlyRX7 Pod (Water Temp, Oil Temp, Boost)
-DEFI Link Controller
-GM 3Bar w/ Bonzai Harness
-Blitz SBC-I Color Boost Controller
-Greddy Auto Timer/Harness
INTERIOR
-Mazdaspeed Cluster (Reprogrammed by Ramy to indicate MPH)
-Nardi 330MM Deep Corn Suede Wheel
-Works Bell Short Hub
-NRG V 2.0 Quick Release
-Dash Panels wrapped in Carbon Cloth
-Complete Tan to Black swap
-FEED weighted Shift ****
-New Shifter Boot/E-brake Boot
-JDM armrest to replace ashtray
STILL TO COME
-Nitto NT555R II Tires
-FEED Turn Lens Covers
-Shine Carbon Canards, Undertray, “FEED” Hood, and “Street” Diffuser
-ABS Delete Kit
-Stoptech BBK w/ 99 spec rear calipers
-OS Giken Superlock LSD 1.5 Way
-Seats (will likely be Recaro)
-Atomic Rex Manual Steering Rack + Electronic Steering Column
-T56 or TREMEC T5 Transmission Conversion
The Build should begin promptly on my return, first week in June. The car is currently in Body/Paint having the nice Shine “FEED” style kit installed.
I post this now (before I begin), hoping/requesting any feedback positive or negative that you may have. This will be the last month I can make revisions or add parts to an already complex build. If you see anything I may have missed please let me know, I have been as thorough as possible over the year data logging and ordering parts.
Keep in mind the car will be driven once in a while on the street, but mostly as a track toy.
-SIMON
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sweet list. I've been working on my own suspension stuff, and one thing you might want to consider is replacing is the oem "ball type" bushing. I don't know if that bushing type is included in the unobtanium bushing set, but I know it's not included in a lot of aftermarket bushings (I couldn't find any aftermarket companies which even make them). It's just one thing to keep an eye out for because you are swapping out all the rest of the bushings anyways, no sense in reusing an old one!
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hey Simon, good luck with your build bro! i remember battling with you for some of chris's parts. i'll be coming home for a short leave next month and hopefully will get to get some of my things installed. looks like a great list, can't wait to see your progress.
later, mark
later, mark
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First off we all appreciate your service and sacrafice to our country. Thanks
sencond, what are the specs on those turbos and Could you take some more detailed pics of the manifold and turbo setup. Thanks
sencond, what are the specs on those turbos and Could you take some more detailed pics of the manifold and turbo setup. Thanks
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Oh so you're the one that bought his custom kit. I would have done dual GT25's with internal gates but I can't question him as he knows way more then me and he also saved my from throwing in a supercharged LS3. I was already searching for a wrecked Cadillac. Thanks HC!
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
Having some big troubles getting CJ Rail kit and Injectors to fit correctly with the GZ LIM. So I am stuck there right now.
Having some big troubles getting CJ Rail kit and Injectors to fit correctly with the GZ LIM. So I am stuck there right now.
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The Secondary Rail Mounts/Bolts will not fit with the primary rail on with fittings attatched.
Also the Secondary Rail mounts seem to tall as the injectors are not large enough to fit snuggly into the manifold and the rail.
I am not sure if somehow I was sent the V1 Rail system from CJ as it states that the V2 rail system was redesigned to accommodated aftermarket LIM's. I am waiting to talk to them on monday about it.
Also the Secondary Rail mounts seem to tall as the injectors are not large enough to fit snuggly into the manifold and the rail.
I am not sure if somehow I was sent the V1 Rail system from CJ as it states that the V2 rail system was redesigned to accommodated aftermarket LIM's. I am waiting to talk to them on monday about it.
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Hey, whose engine stand adapter is that? That looks familiar LOL.
That thing looks damn good Simon. I didn't open a lot of the packages when they got to the house, not to get a good look at what you got anyway. Looks good! Can't wait to see it finished, and take it for a spin on the track myself LOL.
Who is your cousin? We have a pretty tight-knit group in the Springs. Tell your cousin to look us up on Friday nights in the Chapel Hills mall parking lot by Sonic. And just get with Simon or myself and let us know when you're coming out and we'll introduce you to the rest of the group. We rotary guys hang out all the time and are always looking for more to join us.
I'm having the same issue. Let me know what you find out with this man. If that's the case I'll have to send mine back and get the V2 too, if that's not what I have already. I think he said that's the one he sent me though.
That thing looks damn good Simon. I didn't open a lot of the packages when they got to the house, not to get a good look at what you got anyway. Looks good! Can't wait to see it finished, and take it for a spin on the track myself LOL.
The Secondary Rail Mounts/Bolts will not fit with the primary rail on with fittings attatched.
Also the Secondary Rail mounts seem to tall as the injectors are not large enough to fit snuggly into the manifold and the rail.
I am not sure if somehow I was sent the V1 Rail system from CJ as it states that the V2 rail system was redesigned to accommodated aftermarket LIM's. I am waiting to talk to them on monday about it.
Also the Secondary Rail mounts seem to tall as the injectors are not large enough to fit snuggly into the manifold and the rail.
I am not sure if somehow I was sent the V1 Rail system from CJ as it states that the V2 rail system was redesigned to accommodated aftermarket LIM's. I am waiting to talk to them on monday about it.
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Josh Skoog, he's got an old first gen and two second gens last I knew, he's also got an s2000 and some other piles that he drives when he doesn't feel like putting miles on the others. One of the second gens has 250+k on the clock on the original motor too, I'll tell him to look you guys up.