FD #2, 93 VR Base, Found sitting in a garage for 8yrs
08-20-18, 03:47 PM
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Clean up
Gave the car a much needed exterior cleaning on Sunday while I was at work.
Wash, compound and waxed her. I'm no detailer but im pretty happy with the results .
She went from a 10footer to a nice 5footer.
Just cell phone pics but she came out nice.
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Wash, compound and waxed her. I'm no detailer but im pretty happy with the results .
She went from a 10footer to a nice 5footer.
Just cell phone pics but she came out nice.
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08-21-18, 02:31 PM
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Beautiful!
08-22-18, 08:50 AM
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Wow, car looks great. My car also sat for 8 years because of a previous owner. It had just as bad of an exhaust shop special on it when I got it! I guess that was a thing 8 years ago : D Looking forward to more updates and info on the engine repair!
08-23-18, 07:05 PM
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Thanks all
Thanks
Yes Sir, lots of work has been put into her to get it where it's at now.
The engine was toast... pretty much all trashed from the rust.
I have spare parts and built a engine for her.... gonna post some pics soon just been lazy lately.
Thx man... yes same here. I dont knock anyone for engine swapping but its not my thing... I'm glad to keep her rotary.
I can't wait to update the sterring wheel and get rid of the stock one.
The engine was toast... pretty much all trashed from the rust.
I have spare parts and built a engine for her.... gonna post some pics soon just been lazy lately.
I can't wait to update the sterring wheel and get rid of the stock one.
08-27-18, 10:43 AM
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New rims... Speedline Alessio
New/Used set of rims. Just cell phone pics.
Speedline Alessio, 3 Piece 18x9 f and 18x10 r.
Next purchase will be some coilovers.
Thank you Gordon!
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Speedline Alessio, 3 Piece 18x9 f and 18x10 r.
Next purchase will be some coilovers.
Thank you Gordon!
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09-16-18, 11:35 AM
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Suspension
I'm collecting my suspension goodies.
Picked up some Tein Flex Z Coilovers, JAuto pillow ***** and Superpro bushings.
Hope to get some free time soon... cant wait to get these installed.
My shocks are original and completely toast w/176K miles, its like driving around on a pogo stick... bounces like crazy on every bump in the road....lol
Coilovers in a box..
Coilovers out of a box..
JAuto Pillowballs
Also picked up a sweet piece for the interior.
I hate the stock FD wheel... really looks like it belongs on a truck. So happy to replace it with this.
Thanks to ZE Power MX6!
Picked up some Tein Flex Z Coilovers, JAuto pillow ***** and Superpro bushings.
Hope to get some free time soon... cant wait to get these installed.
My shocks are original and completely toast w/176K miles, its like driving around on a pogo stick... bounces like crazy on every bump in the road....lol
Coilovers in a box..
Coilovers out of a box..
JAuto Pillowballs
Also picked up a sweet piece for the interior.
I hate the stock FD wheel... really looks like it belongs on a truck. So happy to replace it with this.
Thanks to ZE Power MX6!
10-23-18, 09:06 PM
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Coilovers/wheels/tires
Coilovers installed with new rims/tires
Common FD wheel combo guys are running... Im very happy with them!
Front 18x9.5+45 255/35/18
Rear 18x10+38 265/35/18
Need to roll the fenders and then ill lower it a hair more.
Thanks for the sweet pics Rocketeerbandit
Also working on a A/C solution for my v-mount setup.
I'm using a RX-8 condenser and a couple of custom lines..... I've seen others have used it with good results.
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Common FD wheel combo guys are running... Im very happy with them!
Front 18x9.5+45 255/35/18
Rear 18x10+38 265/35/18
Need to roll the fenders and then ill lower it a hair more.
Thanks for the sweet pics Rocketeerbandit
Also working on a A/C solution for my v-mount setup.
I'm using a RX-8 condenser and a couple of custom lines..... I've seen others have used it with good results.
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Last edited by estevan62274; 10-23-18 at 09:13 PM.
10-26-18, 11:40 AM
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Nice! Any details you can give on the RX-8 condenser setup would be great, we may do the same thing on Jon's FD.
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11-05-18, 10:34 AM
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Took her down to the 14th annual Churrazco meet. Car ran great, I'm lovin the new coilovers and rims. Next up will be bushing and pillow ball install. Some pics coming soon
11-10-18, 09:13 AM
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Churrazco Meet Nov. 2018
Couple of pics from the Churrazco meet.... Drove there with my friend Tito(VR R1)
I'm still working on the a/c solution... waiting a couple of pieces to come in the mail.
I didn't any pics at the meet but it was a good turn out even with the high chance of rain in the forecast.
Also installed my converted tail lights with halos.
Them might not be everyones cup of tea but im really happy with them.
Check out led.tail_mods on IG if interested.
Awesome Service!
Next up will be installing bushings and pillow *****..... Ive been putting them off cause im dreading doing it :/
I'm still working on the a/c solution... waiting a couple of pieces to come in the mail.
I didn't any pics at the meet but it was a good turn out even with the high chance of rain in the forecast.
Also installed my converted tail lights with halos.
Them might not be everyones cup of tea but im really happy with them.
Check out led.tail_mods on IG if interested.
Awesome Service!
Next up will be installing bushings and pillow *****..... Ive been putting them off cause im dreading doing it :/
Last edited by estevan62274; 11-10-18 at 09:54 AM.
12-11-18, 01:45 PM
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From Jan. 2018...............
Going back to January 2018 when I put the engine together.
Nothing special just a stock port 13B... used housing and used plates.
Painting the plates..
Housing and plates painted and ready..
Going together...
IR Performance motor mounts and oil pan brace
Nothing special just a stock port 13B... used housing and used plates.
Painting the plates..
Housing and plates painted and ready..
Going together...
IR Performance motor mounts and oil pan brace
01-18-19, 07:04 PM
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SuperPro bushings and JAuto pillow ***** installed :)
I replaced all the stock bushings with SuperPro bushings and also the pillowballs with J-Auto pillow ball units.
Both were bought from J-Auto and shipping was very fast.
Cant wait the test the car out with these...... the previous oem bushings/pillow ***** had 177K miles on them and they were shot.
Didn't take many pics I'm terrible about taking them but here's a few below...….
J-Auto Pillow Ball
Pulled and getting ready to clean them up.
I just hit them with a wire brush to knock the dirt off, I wasn't looking to eat off them...lol
SuperPro Bushings and J-Auto Pillow ***** installed ready to back on the car.
NOTE: I didn't change the rear lower arm bushing......reading up on here, it needs to stay oem.
Last one...
Finally, a big thanks to finalformusa.com they have a nice detailed write-up about replacing bushings & pillow ***** on the FD.
Nothing was difficult.. just took a little while(worked on it after work when I had the free time) and having the correct size sockets to push/press the parts out/in.
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Both were bought from J-Auto and shipping was very fast.
Cant wait the test the car out with these...... the previous oem bushings/pillow ***** had 177K miles on them and they were shot.
Didn't take many pics I'm terrible about taking them but here's a few below...….
J-Auto Pillow Ball
Pulled and getting ready to clean them up.
I just hit them with a wire brush to knock the dirt off, I wasn't looking to eat off them...lol
SuperPro Bushings and J-Auto Pillow ***** installed ready to back on the car.
NOTE: I didn't change the rear lower arm bushing......reading up on here, it needs to stay oem.
Last one...
Finally, a big thanks to finalformusa.com they have a nice detailed write-up about replacing bushings & pillow ***** on the FD.
Nothing was difficult.. just took a little while(worked on it after work when I had the free time) and having the correct size sockets to push/press the parts out/in.
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02-28-19, 02:10 PM
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ECU Change
Couple of changes in the last month or so.
I changed ECU's and I'm now up and running with a Haltech Elite 1500.
I'm not knocking the former ECU(Adaptronic M2000) but I'm very happy I made the move to a Haltech.
And finally shes running and driving now I was able to test out the new suspension.
WOW! what a difference so nice a tight without any clunking or noises.
She feels so much better than before.
Car is self tuned to 13psi.. wastegate spring and running very well.
While I was swapping to the new ECU I went and rewired my fuel pump.
Some pics below.
Used the stock ecu housing to mount the Haltech
Flashlight came with the ECU
Running the new wiring for the fuel pump.
Wire comes from the Haltech fuse/relay box located next to the ECU.
I followed the stock loom and then secured it with zip ties.
I changed ECU's and I'm now up and running with a Haltech Elite 1500.
I'm not knocking the former ECU(Adaptronic M2000) but I'm very happy I made the move to a Haltech.
And finally shes running and driving now I was able to test out the new suspension.
WOW! what a difference so nice a tight without any clunking or noises.
She feels so much better than before.
Car is self tuned to 13psi.. wastegate spring and running very well.
While I was swapping to the new ECU I went and rewired my fuel pump.
Some pics below.
Used the stock ecu housing to mount the Haltech
Flashlight came with the ECU
Running the new wiring for the fuel pump.
Wire comes from the Haltech fuse/relay box located next to the ECU.
I followed the stock loom and then secured it with zip ties.
Last edited by estevan62274; 02-28-19 at 02:16 PM.
02-28-19, 02:20 PM
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Awesome progress. I've got an Elite 1500 on order and I was planning on using my turbojeff PFC bracket but now that I see it fits in the OEM housing I'll probably do the same and take a cutter to the OEM housing to knock down the sides. Thanks for sharing!
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