BlinD's 93 R1 Build
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BlinD's 93 R1 Build
Figured it was time to post a build thread, so here we go...
Picked up the car a few months ago and since then have started to fix up stuff back to OE condition and mod as I go.
Mods when I took delivery of the car:
- Apexi Power FC w/ Commander
- Pinned non-sequential
- Supra Fuel Pump
- GReddy Profec B 'tuned' to ~15psi (stock SMIC)
- GReddy Turbo Timer
- GReddy downpipe with custom catless midpipe
- Unknown short shifter
- RacingBeat front swaybar connector
- Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks w/ the R1 springs
Mods I've done so far:
- Interior cleanup (plastidip spray to give '94+' look)
- Pettit steering wheel gauge shroud w/ Boost Gauge
- Custom engine torque damper Click here for my how-to thread
- 99' spec tails
- Misc interior/exterior parts replacement back to OE
Pics of the car when I first got it:
Some interior shots when I was working on it (will get finished pics up soon):
Not two weeks later I took the car out to a meet and had a racoon dive bomb into the car:
Most of the damage was superficial and just hurt my wallet in replacement parts
All fixed up and out for a little shoot (more pics in the 'Post your FD thread') :
After doing some research I decided what direction to go with an intercooler since I wasn't fond of the idea of running that ammount of boost through the stocker. I decided on the GReddy SMIC w/ hardpipe kit. After tearing into the car to do the install I found alot of 'shortcuts' in the non-sequential conversion and decided to clean that up and do some other mods at the same time.
Mods on the agenda:
- Banzai Racing 9 piece Block-Off plates (Remove the studs by double-nutting them and replace with provided bolts w/ some locktite.)
- Pineapple Racing Idler Pulley kit
- Efini Y-pipe
- GReddy SMIC w/ Hardpipes
Teardown:
Picked up the car a few months ago and since then have started to fix up stuff back to OE condition and mod as I go.
Mods when I took delivery of the car:
- Apexi Power FC w/ Commander
- Pinned non-sequential
- Supra Fuel Pump
- GReddy Profec B 'tuned' to ~15psi (stock SMIC)
- GReddy Turbo Timer
- GReddy downpipe with custom catless midpipe
- Unknown short shifter
- RacingBeat front swaybar connector
- Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks w/ the R1 springs
Mods I've done so far:
- Interior cleanup (plastidip spray to give '94+' look)
- Pettit steering wheel gauge shroud w/ Boost Gauge
- Custom engine torque damper Click here for my how-to thread
- 99' spec tails
- Misc interior/exterior parts replacement back to OE
Pics of the car when I first got it:
Some interior shots when I was working on it (will get finished pics up soon):
Not two weeks later I took the car out to a meet and had a racoon dive bomb into the car:
Most of the damage was superficial and just hurt my wallet in replacement parts
All fixed up and out for a little shoot (more pics in the 'Post your FD thread') :
After doing some research I decided what direction to go with an intercooler since I wasn't fond of the idea of running that ammount of boost through the stocker. I decided on the GReddy SMIC w/ hardpipe kit. After tearing into the car to do the install I found alot of 'shortcuts' in the non-sequential conversion and decided to clean that up and do some other mods at the same time.
Mods on the agenda:
- Banzai Racing 9 piece Block-Off plates (Remove the studs by double-nutting them and replace with provided bolts w/ some locktite.)
- Pineapple Racing Idler Pulley kit
- Efini Y-pipe
- GReddy SMIC w/ Hardpipes
Teardown:
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'Junk':
Rear turbo inlet with the sequential actuator deleted:
No more restriction (was previously pinned open):
Blocked off:
EGR:
EGR Removed:
EGR Blocked off and vac capped for sequential system:
ACV Blocked off:
ACV Tube and Split Air Bocked off:
Double throttle blocked off: (Forgot to take pics, I had to drill out the butterflies due to not being able to remove the mushroomed philip screws without shearing the heads)
Rear turbo inlet with the sequential actuator deleted:
No more restriction (was previously pinned open):
Blocked off:
EGR:
EGR Removed:
EGR Blocked off and vac capped for sequential system:
ACV Blocked off:
ACV Tube and Split Air Bocked off:
Double throttle blocked off: (Forgot to take pics, I had to drill out the butterflies due to not being able to remove the mushroomed philip screws without shearing the heads)
#3
AWS and AWS tube Blocked off:
I also performed the coolant bypass while the UIM was off:
Also when the UIM was off I decided to keep it from heatsoaking:
Engine buttoned back up a bit, cleaned the UIM/TB as well from oxidation:
Efini Y-Pipe installed:
Engine coming along (plan is after the car is running and the SMIC is plummed to take it back down and powdercoat all the hardpipes and elbow silver like the Efini pipe):
Good shot of the Pineapple Racing idler pulley (Sexy part that is rarely seen lol):
I'll contine to keep this thread updated on the progress of the car. Let me know if you have any questions in regards to mods that have been done or going to be done.
- Jon
I also performed the coolant bypass while the UIM was off:
Also when the UIM was off I decided to keep it from heatsoaking:
Engine buttoned back up a bit, cleaned the UIM/TB as well from oxidation:
Efini Y-Pipe installed:
Engine coming along (plan is after the car is running and the SMIC is plummed to take it back down and powdercoat all the hardpipes and elbow silver like the Efini pipe):
Good shot of the Pineapple Racing idler pulley (Sexy part that is rarely seen lol):
I'll contine to keep this thread updated on the progress of the car. Let me know if you have any questions in regards to mods that have been done or going to be done.
- Jon
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#5
Exactly. I've read too much negative things about deleting the airpump and soley relying on a larger diameter pulley w/ shorter belt.
Figured the cost wasn't that much more for the Pineapple Racing kit vs a GReddy pulley set or comperable.
The good thing is later on I can go to the larger diameter waterpump pulley to aleviate cavitation and still have a 'stock' contact patch.
Figured the cost wasn't that much more for the Pineapple Racing kit vs a GReddy pulley set or comperable.
The good thing is later on I can go to the larger diameter waterpump pulley to aleviate cavitation and still have a 'stock' contact patch.
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At first I thought it was going to be and had all sorts of different sized extensions and flex joints on hand but it wound up being pretty straightforward with the car jacked up. I'm sure an aftermarket DP helps since you have a bit more room to work around.
I haven't reinstalled the pipe yet, so might be interesting getting a torque wrentch up there
I haven't reinstalled the pipe yet, so might be interesting getting a torque wrentch up there
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Yeah, I'm going to take mine off to have it ceramic coated. Luckily I do have a 3" aftermarket down pipe, so that's relieving.
Do you have to torque those turbo pipe bolts back to spec?? They seem kinda small to put too much force on... as if the bolts/nuts would break with too much pressure. ???
Do you have to torque those turbo pipe bolts back to spec?? They seem kinda small to put too much force on... as if the bolts/nuts would break with too much pressure. ???
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its this sunday Oct 4th. We usually stop at the publix on PGA and the turnpike before we go to the track.
#20
For the guys wondering how access is to the rear turbo inlet/charge pipe:
Now, onto the headache... When I was initially attempting to size/fit the GReddy SMIC I had some issues, but I wrote it off and decided to do all the other subsequent mods. When I attempted to revisit it tonight, this is what I was dealing with:
Using the GReddy 'cover' to align the SMIC, seemed to be getting me more in the ballpark of alignment then having the stock ducting in the way:
Coolant hose bracket or no bracket, I couldn't get the SMIC bracket to line up:
You can see the dust on the pulley from where the SMIC was making contact before I used the cover to align it:
Now, onto the worst: Hard pipes:
How in the hell could this conceivably mount like this? Any engine movement at all would shred these pipes to pieces. Just the pipes touching when trying to size was making small aluminum shavings.
Currently I'm at a loss for what to do next. Any protips on mounting the GReddy SMIC?
Now, onto the headache... When I was initially attempting to size/fit the GReddy SMIC I had some issues, but I wrote it off and decided to do all the other subsequent mods. When I attempted to revisit it tonight, this is what I was dealing with:
Using the GReddy 'cover' to align the SMIC, seemed to be getting me more in the ballpark of alignment then having the stock ducting in the way:
Coolant hose bracket or no bracket, I couldn't get the SMIC bracket to line up:
You can see the dust on the pulley from where the SMIC was making contact before I used the cover to align it:
Now, onto the worst: Hard pipes:
How in the hell could this conceivably mount like this? Any engine movement at all would shred these pipes to pieces. Just the pipes touching when trying to size was making small aluminum shavings.
Currently I'm at a loss for what to do next. Any protips on mounting the GReddy SMIC?
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Bling bling goooooold
Anyone have thoughts on the hardpipes? I did some digging and found some mention that the GReddy 2 piece kit 'may not fit with the GReddy SMIC and may need to be trimmed'.
Looks like I have about 1/2" on each end that could be cut off, but then I need to get a bead back on the pipe
Anyone have thoughts on the hardpipes? I did some digging and found some mention that the GReddy 2 piece kit 'may not fit with the GReddy SMIC and may need to be trimmed'.
Looks like I have about 1/2" on each end that could be cut off, but then I need to get a bead back on the pipe
#25
Now that I have some sort of reference using their duct I guess I can build around it. Looks like my local welder has the ability to roll pipe beads so I may just chop a bit off each end of the longer pipe to give some room for flex.
I'll keep you all posted.