Well, as I expected, i'm off on another project. I sold the VR4 last weekend to a chap in Canada. So it's going international!It was all about the build for me. I would have loved to do some of the other projects for it that I had planned, but it didn't make financial sense to keep dumping...

After thinking about it a bit more I was questioning the intake manifold port to which my MAP sensor is connected to.I was using it on the PCV valve, which is a big no no apparently (news to me!). I've moved it to a port on the plenum and the MAP signal is much smoother. I will get some fresh...

I've adjusted my TPS physically to get 0.63v and then did the TPS adjust, which gave me the results you see in the log. I will go back and double check to see if I'm still sitting at 0.63v.Yes pump 93I'm not particularly worried about the afrest and wideband reading, I know I can tighten...

The only real issue I'm having, due to boostest being this far off, is that it is bringing me way down in the timing table. I'm pretty much bottoming out there so I don't have any resolution for adjustment.Attached is a 3rd gear pull and my injector flow sheet. I can't help but think that...

It's the internet, I wouldn't expect any less! I think both have their ups and downs. Lots of people run both with great results.I have started my base tune, I was pretty solid at 20psi, i've moved up to ~28psi now. I'm just having issues getting afratioest/wideband and boostest/map to line...

The goal of this car isn't going to be anywhere near the threshold that people suggest switching to SD. I just want a fun street-able car.For my particular setup MAF is perfectly fine, I may switch back to SD to learn it but it isn't going to be because I need it to make more power.As...

GM MAF. I don't see how i'm handicapping myself, people have ran MAFs for years without issue. SD is nice, but its not significantly better than a nice MAF setup.The issue is I don't know how to tune SD right now, and I don't feel like taking the time to learn it at the moment. I'd like to get...

Yeah, i've ran into nothing but problems with this stupid turbo. Drain hit the motor mount (as i've documented) and denting the water pipe.I did my boost leak test yesterday and the compressor cover is leaking at the snapring...so that is going to be fun. It looks like people RTV around the...

After one of the first tuning nights, I discovered that my headlights didn't work. I managed to make it home before it got TOO dark, almost getting pulled over in the process.The next day I did some digging into what was going on there. I made my way to the engine bay fuse box and found out...

I prefer driving the STi to the VR4. I don't know that it will change, either.It's been quite a while since my last update, just some little things here and there. I will try to get to it today!

Man does it feel weird to be sitting in this cockpit. The car is surprisingly comfortable, like way more than I had ever imagined it would be, with all of the poly mounts.I haven't done any other tuning, yet. I just take it for a spin around a couple of blocks to get it moving. I want to get...

Next was to figure out why my ECU wasn't able to trigger my radiator fan to turn on. Even manually triggering the fuel pressure solenoid (the solenoid that I had hooked the radiator fan up to for the trigger wire) nothing would happen. I went back to the forums and tried a couple different...

Only a couple things left to tackle!The first is the coolant overflow. I didn't really like where my aftermarket one was placed (it was also rubbing on the intake once installed). It would also block quite a lot of airflow to my intake. For now I've put a coolant overflow bottle in the driver...

Yeah the preferred customer tier gets 25% off for $20/year.I've used the universal type rad hoses a couple times before and didn't have any issues. We will see how these ones hold up.

I don't have a good reason, I just want to use AMSOIL.

I suppose Monday is a good day for an update. It starts out with a nice little garage addition.No more dirty laptop! This will be nice to have for the FSM, also easier than pulling it up on my phone or laptop.I finally finished all of my wiring! I went to Home Depot, to make my life...

I use Imgur for my build photos (though its worth mentioning I have them all in google photos as well). As far as I know there are no limits, they even give you quick URLs for HTML, BBCode, Markdown, or direct links.

You should clean the engine bay first ;)

I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one that was having issues. It certainly wasn't as easy as they made it seem in the video they sent me:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ntdsBCoTOCRmt2M1Q5VWZxMW8/viewI had a bit more of a gap than they did in the video. I'm not sure if it was...

I will keep that in mind, thanks for the heads up!

I don't think I documented this yet. I picked up a Tial Q and an older Tial V44 vband wastegate for a steal.There was some crappy black paint on the wastegate so I took a wire wheel to it to give it the brushed aluminium look. The Tial Q will go on at a later date.While I was in there I...

Some updates, first of all I wasn't terribly pleased with the AN fitting orientation on my valve cover. I didn't really want to have to deal with getting the baffle re-welded if I were to change it either, so I picked one up from Detective Coating.I have to say, for the price tag i'm not...

This turned out great!

Next up: Bracket dayStarting with my coolant reservoir, I whipped up a little mounting solution to put it by the radiator.On to a harder one... I had planned on mounting the catch can towards the firewall (by the washer fluid reservoir). I didn't realize how much stuff was in this area...

The water pipe that I had modified will not work, the coolant fitting for the turbo is right in the spot that needed to be dented.Luckily one of my friends had an N/A water pipe for me. This was after some denting. This compressor housing is gigantic.I also did not realize how close the...

Some new parts!Some 10an line for my catch can, more fittings arrived after I took this picture.The S pipe I ordered doesn't bend quick enough, instead of dealing with cutting it I just opted for the FP 4" intake.A small coolant overflow tank, and a 3 port 10an catch can from...

I was able to convince a buddy to trade in his STi for this bad boy!It's definitely not fast (at least compared to what I am used to driving), but it sure is fun. This thing grips! The brakes as well... so good. It really is a reminder to do basic maintenance. I have Brembos all around on my...

STM sells it:http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/stm_dsm_1g_2g_throttle_body_elbow_stainless_steel.htm

I'm sure the delivery man loves me! So many goodies.Now to make a couple more power wires.Whoa, feels weird to actually see lights on the dash. I've not seen them before!Now to see if the ECU works...Woot!! Updates!It seems my automatic seat belts and power...

Not this weekend, but it's definitely coming soon!

I screwed up the install of one of my throttle body seals, so I ordered one of these from Brian!It made the install SUPER easy! What a brilliant piece of engineering. I also ordered a new ISC from Autozone. It comes with a lifetime warranty and looks just like my factory one.This allowed...

Next up is my radiator fan. I figured I could fab up some simple brackets to mount it to the four posts on my radiator.It's a simple setup, but it should work great. And it looks like it clears my turbo too!Another shipment came in with all of my brake stuff. I can finally get the...

I started to tackle the rear bumper and brackets. What a disaster this area is.A couple bolts snapped so I drilled and tapped them.There is quite a bit of rust in this area. I was thinking of cutting some access areas where a sandblaster would be able to get in. That way I can...

I mean you can deal with trying to get the right fittings and materials that you need for a good price, or just give JNZ $100 bucks for the right length hose with the right fittings? The kit includes the master to prop valve lines.Unless you already had the materials I think its cheaper...

Are you talking the brackets or the brake lines?Those are my stock brackets, I just had them powder coated. As for the brake lines:https://www.jnztuning.com/product_info.php?products_id=4066&osCsid=63e6a7d1c8e163ca297c646760c1ca04

I test fit my radiator fan and turbo to see what kind of room I was working with. Looks like there will be plenty.I cleaned my windshield washer reservoir. I really wish there was a way to make that clean white again, but it will just turn yellow in the future anyway. For now, at least, it...

On to a bigger project. Today I tackled most of the wiring in the engine bay. I've figured out the area that I want to mount my Evo X fusible link, now I just have to figure out how I am going to route things to it.For the most part this fusible link is a direct replacement. These were the...

My horns arrived! I went with the value range Hella Horns. I'm not huge on the typical Hella Horn sound, i'm hoping these sound normal.Digging into the horn loom I find some pretty terrible wiring on both sides. Easy enough to fix!I also toyed with lowering the engine harness.I...

I ran my main power wire from the trunk. I used the empty rubber grommet by the ECU to get it into the engine bay.I ran split loom tubing under the seats, that was put on after this picture was taken.I picked up some 0GA and 4GA lugs from NAPA.My injector seals finally arrived...

Thanks for your input, I will keep that in mind.

Some more goodies arrived yesterday.Megan Racing 1g AWD downpipe, B2Designs Carbon Fiber Hood Struts, Master to Slave Clutch line.

I've got the harness all wrapped up. It's looking good!I started with getting the the intake manifold routing sorted, as I know how that goes.Then I worked on the firewall mounting. I didn't really pay attention when I pulled the wiring out of the car, so i'm kind of making it up as I...

I did a little more work on the harness. I peeled and re-wrapped most of it.My knock sensor repair:I chopped off the thermostat area wires and put some new extensions on. I am leaving these for now as I'm not sure what lengths I will need for my connectors (since they've been relocated...

I've tried adjusting with no success. I'm guessing there was some sort of accident on my passenger side at some point. Even the A-pillar has some paint wore off from the fender. There's like zero gap there.I actually have a big bag of connectors from dsm's and evos. I'm guessing I can find...

I've really been putting off cleaning up the engine wire harness. Today I started digging into that. There are quite a few wires that have split. It's a mess.I'll need to get some new connectors for some of these...and new wire.

Since there are no good pictures online on how the bumper bar and supports go into the bumper cover, here they are. Forgive the messy garage.Sadly I found that the bumper cover doesn't fit terribly well with this big of an intercooler core.So the trimming begins... this took a hell...

Finally, after months of looking, I was able to find an engine splash shield! A little dirty, but nothing that can't be cleaned up. I'm still looking for fender liners that are in good shape, so if anybody finds some let me know!I snagged a brand new OEM TPS from eBay for $25 bucks as well...

I thought there was a kit that someone made. I'll probably end up doing the same. I have the two sizes so i'll just take them to the hardware store and get similar SS fasteners!I saw that!! I might have to pick one up.

Sunday I was able to finish up all but one fitting on my oil cooler. The last fitting has been ordered, and a 8an to 6an reducer for the steering rack.I started on my throttle body rebuild as well. I had a hard time getting three of the fasteners out of the lower half. Luckily drilling the...

I mounted my power steering pump today and played with routing the high pressure line. I decided to route it similar to the stock routing.I need to finish up my 8an low pressure line tomorrow.