So I got a bit of good news motomattx. The tuner says he only ran the car for a second or two before shutting down cus the oil light wasn't going off and the gauge at the head wasn't reading pressure. I asked him to relocate the pressure gauge to the OFH to confirm oil at that point. If there is...

No the oil cooler has been deleted just to get the car dialed in.

I guess I'm looking for the most optimistic advice and yours seem to make me happy. The truth is that I don't know if the engine is still ok. But I'll have to ask him how long he's had the engine running for before he shut it down. I hope the answer is less than a few seconds.

Now I don't know how long the tuner kept the car running for, maybe it was just a few seconds and not long enough for the car to build pressure on this new build. But then once the system is primed, shouldn't oil pressure build right away??

Another reason why I like to post here instead of FB. Tons of good advice and suggestions here, and I will address them all.Car is a 1997 Evo 4 with an Evo 5 engine, so it has bolt in oil squirters. I was personally with the builder throughout the whole build, so I remember whats been done...

Guys I'm at a lost. Engine was put back together in the car, long and difficult road to this point. Its a fresh build, new oil pump, all the bearings within spec, not building for huge horsepower here. The tuner had trouble priming the car, but eventually got her primed after a bunch of fiddling...

You Corey, are a true hero. Not only do you provide critical feedback, but also provides answers and tips as well. I will have some free time tomorrow morning to make some runs. Will report back!Thanks Corey

You are correct, I haven't touched the higher loads and upper rpm range of the ve tables yet, just focused on the cruise part of it, and it's driving really well on the street. The wb eventually catches up to the afrest though, and its actually lower than the afrest. Does adjusting the ve table...

All the mounts check out, nice and solid and still new. Here is the latest log and snippet. As you can see the knock just shoots straight up right when I shift. I do notice my wideband reacts pretty slow though since its downstream. Could that be a problem??

I do yes. I have solid bushings for the transmission side and also on the shifter cage as well. It feels nice, haha.

The ECU itself is a 1997 2g ECU, and the car is a 1997 lancer evolution. Most of the wiring are the same, but I had to read the Evo 8 guide repeatedly to get it right. I'll try that trick with letting off the throttle during a wot run though, just to see if it continues to Knock. Will report...

1). Any boost, vac, or exhaust leaks? No Boost leak tested 5psi above your max boost with no leaks? Tested to 40psi2). Verified mechanical timing? Yes3). Verified base timing? Yes4). Ignition system COP or Stock Coil: COP Spark Plug brand, type and Gap: NGK-BPR8ES/.0255). Motor health...

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