It's to far for me, I've had someone I know that lives close pass by the listed address and did not see the car anywhere. That's not saying he doesn't have another place the car "might" be at.I'm not happy it's been paid in full for roughly 2.5yrs but to drop all contact for months now that...

So it's been 3yrs and almost 6mo since I started shelling out a ton of money to make this car happen. I decided to have Doug at Xtreme Performance do the work due to the amount of investment I had into this build. Well car should have been done over a year ago, it's been excuses after excuses...

Dam I didn't even catch that.. I just clicked on unanswered posts, this was right at the top of the list.. :banghead:

Digital multimeter

Use a dmm for a correct reading, I honestly would not trust it.

12.1 does not look like it's charging, if it were charging it would be sitting at 13.6-14.1. All that picture shows is you have been using the battery and it dropped from 12.6 (normal b+ while car is off) and are draining the battery.

I personally heard horror stories from those people. I went through Doug @ http://www.xtremefabrications.com/He does not list them on the site but if you call he will build what your looking for exactly for what your car needs.

100% illegal to let Freon out like that, and if you have a neighbor that doesn't like you you might be looking at a huge fine while they get reward money turning you in.Recover it properly then rip the system out if you don't want it

dont forget to do the rockers as well if your doing the lifters

Its been a while since I have given an update but as of today my entire power plant system is completed. I still have the fuel system, suspension, wire tuck, gauges, and gauges inside the car to do.Eventually ill post some pictures lol

This would be great pinned if we had more posts on our 420 so I dont have to shift through the other engine posts.

First you need to build your engine before you worry about everything else on your list. Engine then drivetrain.. then all that extra stuff you have listed. This looks more like a show car than a race car.

Valve cover looks great!

Thanks, cam gears finally arrived Saturday 4/26/14. everything made it to the machine shop safely Thursday 5/1/14. Ill upload some pictures of the palate of parts sent and cam gears. Now at this point its pretty much wait for everything to be paid off and work to be done.I should have it...

If you want someone who loves the 420a check out Xtremefabrications. I have him doing all my engine work but youll have to send the engine or whole car down to him. I was in the same boat as you during my build and came across Xtremefabrications and couldn't be happier.

Sorry to hear this is happening.. wonder how these laws apply to visitors from out of state..

Do NOT get anything from dsm graveyard, you can read my journal as to why as well as their reviews. I ended up getting almost all my major components from xtreme fabrications. I would hate to see someone go through what I went through trying to get parts..

It would cost more to do a full swap than it would to sell your car and purchase one with a 4g.Yes any engine can crank walk but not all engines use such a poor design when it comes to the main caps and bearing material. Between the design of the caps and doubling the amount of pressure from...

I have not even looked at the heater core im assuming its junk and will be replacing it. Those lines actually were looped together, the rubber hose was actually pinched in a v shape. The thermostat housing disintegrated when I tried to remove the rubber line, so a new housing is on order with...

It all comes down to how much your willing to spend, is this a dd or car you want to build? You seem to be set on the hp which is not. An issue since the 420 is more than capable of handling power and you wont have to worry about the crank walk like the 4g. It will cost more to build but then...

Search feature here is going to be your best friend. Check out the build section there are quite a few of us who have done the builds.

I switched to a ms3 full stand alone system, and have a 1998 ecu sitting in a box if your looking to buy one.

4/12-4/13 pulled the engine with the boy, finding what parts are beyond repair that i was unaware of. added more things to the list of parts i had to order and just had a fun weekend getting things situated.Heres a bunch of random photos through the engine removal process.

Xtreme Fabrications DSM 420A ProRace Tubular Turbo Manifold [XF-420A-EM-R01] - $1,499.95 : XTREME Fabrications, Performance ServicesHere's the one I bought he has a few different types of manifolds your looking for.I have a Treadstone log manifold I would be willing to part with if your...

Tore down the engine today to get it sent off to the machine shop and found the rear roll stopper bracket was broken in half. Ive searched all over and seems the only place to get one is at the junk yard? A little help would be awesome, thanks guys.Edit: looking for a 420a m/t mount bracket

I could not find any dsm group around orlando, so I created a group for anyone thats interested.https://www.facebook.com/groups/701604839902358/?fref=ts

You are correct as im from Massachusetts, and finally decided to get a dsm this yr to build. I had my fingers crossed I could build in a certain time frame but waiting on parts has taken longer than expected. It seems the dsm scene is either in jax, tampa, or south fl but its all good in time I...

Picture day, when I can get photobucket to work ill post the pic here, but heres the link to the album.Mobile Uploads Slideshow by jon_powers1 | Photobucket

I have one but not sure ill be using it since my ms3 that's being made will have it automatically set up. Shop thats making the custom ms3 for me said the screw works great but he was going to do one better with having the ms3 control it for me.

Im looking forward to the 2104 Tampa meet. Pretty sure my 2g will not be ready but im still going to try getting there just to hang out.

Lmao no way im spending as much as I am on my engine build and ghetto out the interior. When all is said and done ill have roughly 15g into the rebuild.. I do like the seats option you gave me slow, carpet ill buy a 2 piece and ill need most of the plastics / trim especially in the back. The...

Awesome, thanks for the heads up slow. That never crossed my mind.

Im looking to do a conversion from the stock grey interior to all black. Only looking for pieces in good shape if anyone is parting out.

Nice build! Just read all 10 pages and its amazing. Ive been going back and forth trying to decide to do the engine clean up and new paint during my build and this definitely made up my mind.

Good job finding the leak, most people forget to go to the highest point (including myself some.times). New valve cover looks sweet.

Was not trying to white knight a thread I did not read. I was speaking in general as all my research has been 4g 4g blah blah blah 420a is a weak engine. I just shake my head because its been proven (obviously not an engine with 200k miles) that 420a is a solid engine when done right. There are...

Issue is all ebay exhausts are not 3". Ive contacted a lot of the sellers and their actually 2.75 claiming to be a true 3". As an above poster stated muffler shops looking to be the best bet. I found one true 3" catback that was a no name and they wanted $550.. smh

Things like this is what drive people to do the impossible. Tell a man he cant do something and he'll do it twice over. As far as nos I have no experience but the 420a has been proven it can be much more than some little store runner.

Obx. Outsourced the intake manifold and exhaust manifold (as I was informed). which is why you hear less complaints about these as far as everything else they make. They just do not make quality parts.

Looks more like trans fluid than oil but I maybe wrong. Hard to see where the highest point of the leak is except for the end of the video.

With engine running hit one belt at a time with a little break cleaner, if it goes away you need a belt if not you need to inspect the pulleys.

So 6 weeks later no parts from dsm graveyard, filed a complaint with the bbb sent out emails to the powers that be...At least I can stare at all the parts that have come in while I wait for something to happen. Hopefully these parts come in or they return my money and I can order the parts...

I dont understand.. you ask about it and are told change it but want to keep it. It looks like its in rough shape (disc and pressure plate). Everyone would agree change it while its out, if you want to keep it just start saving for another one and know youll have to replace it soon.Personally...

Junk, good thing you Checked !

Seems everyone around here is into hondas, not much of a dsm scene. Guess once im done with my project ill have to show them whats up alone lol.Dsmtripp - space coast is like 30min from me. Im by the track so your a hop skip and a jump from me :)

That makes me worried, I plan to have 30lb of boost with those studs. Seeing quite a bit of issues lately.

Only illegal if you can see the bulb from out side the car. Ive talked to some officers in the past few years as ive had my entire cars lit up, and they all said as long as I cant see the bulb your not breaking the law.

I know its far and few, but is there an Orlando crowd? It would be nice to know a few people around here either working on their builds or have finished theirs.

$1000 1998 eclipse rs, just needed a motor mount and a little body work

Smh that's just asking for a tow truck ride home.