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So, after venturing out into the world of adulthood and joining the United States military, I found myself in Japan. After having just watch Initial D, boy did I want an 86. Looked around all over Oki for ones for sale, all were rust buckets, sadly. Well, then I wanted an FC and talked to a friend on mainland and asked him to look for one. He found me this instead.
While it wasn't my first choice, I'm glad I bought it.
It's been about a year and a half since I picked up the car and I have yet to start one of these threads. So, I figured I'd start today. I'll try to keep things as chronological as I can.
The build is pretty straightforward as I'm more of an "OEM+" kind of guy. So, on with the pics and notes.
These are the first pics I got of her. I'm the second driving owner. I got lucky and it didn't come off the auction floor like a number of others that have had issues down here. A ripe old 42,000km on the clock
Got that battery in. Also installed freshly powdercoated strut tower bar
Diving into something a bit more complicated here
vacuum simplification for sequential twins
In this last one, I also installed the new UIM my buddy Shane made coated in wrinkle black with the double throttle eliminated as well as the nipples on the right side blocked off. Not the most ideal situation since I actually needed three nipples for my boost controller, the MAP sensor, and the vacuum chambers. So, the boost controller is hooked up to one of two on the back and the MAP sensor is on a T with the vacuum tubes. Can't decide if I want to modify this setup at all. The boost controller and FC commander often read differently. Don't particularly like that, but don't know which should get the dedicated line.
I suppose it should be the computer, since it actually needs that more than I need to see it. Maybe I'll change it one of these days.
Thanks. I'm enjoying it more and more all the time. More pictures to come once I get the time.
I'm happy to say today was the first day that I've ever had problems with her. Wouldn't startup this evening. Took a look at the spark plugs. Caked in black. I guess I seriously do need a tune at this point. The base map for the PFC just isn't cutting it. I'm far too rich right now.
Originally Posted by borisf
Very nice. Have you decided how you'll be putting together the Column Pod? Silicone?
Well, unless it's not made quite right, I figure it'll just snap together like the stock one. If it don't, I reckon I'll go the silicone route so I can just cut it if I ever need to take it off
Recently installed Pineaplle Racing BT idler pulley. I liked the discreet look of this more than the standard idler
New radio. Simple upgrade from old Pioneer unit to new with a USB port
Moved it for the next day's project
Assembling pedestal for gauge install
Gauges installed and working. Looking good. I kind of wish I put the water temp sender in a different spot, though. It doesn't show the temperatures correctly until the thermostat opens. I hate that.
New strut tower bar I picked up
Lo and behold, it actually goes on the rear, not the front. Silly me
FYI (and you may already know this by now), the Pettit column pod does not have the factory pegs so you either need to glue it or tape it. Also they are made for LHD. It should be usable, but the opening for the turn signal and wiper will be off a little. RE Amemiya made a RHD version that is much better construction with factory pegs. You may be able to find some over there used (not sure they are made anymore)
01-22-17, 04:50 AM
