Removed the exhaust and intake manifold so I can pull the head and send it off to Bogus.

Thanks for the feed back. I'm in BFE right now so i may just have to buy a leak down gauge set. Either way I'm going to be removing the heads and sending them off this weekend.

So, I had a water pump go out on me and some over heating followed. I replaced the water pump, while I was at it I bought new timing components (Idler pulley, auto tensioner, tensioner pulley, and new timing belt) and did the BSE kit and put every thing back together. (all procedures were done...

Another update. I finished every thing up today and tried to crank it. It won't start, it rolls over and the starter is spinning it up, but I get no ignition. It's like trying to crank the engine with the coil unplugged. I didn't finish up till after dark so maybe I missed something and didn't...

Indeed I did sir.

Fuel will upgrade to a 450 Walbro, 750 injectors, and a new regulator or some variety.will be installing glow shift: boost, EGT, and oil pressure gauges. Also installing an Auto Meter A/F ratio gauge.DSM linkEVO III Intake Manifold and throttle body, and a VRSF FMIC.DNP Exhaust...

That was my plan exactly. I am also going to have to redo the front CV boots soon to. So I will proly make a weekend out of it or something.

Ok, seems it's called a windage plate, and is not totally necessary, just a good idea.

OK, update time. Finally got the time to start finishing the BS removal process. Got the bearings out using the balance shaft. Put the new bearings in using the balance shaft, blew out the engine, sealed it back up, added oil, no leaks. Every things good... right? Not so fast, realized I forgot...

Is there any chance of harming the engine if it's not ported?

mod the OFH? I am using the VFAQ but I didn't see anything about OFH.

So, I was changing out my timing components and decided that this was as good a time as any to do the BSE. I got as far as removing the front BS bearings and noticed that the transmission is leaking oil from the front driver side axle. I jacked the engine back up and the leak stopped, lowered it...

I don't suppose any one has an old EVO III intake manifold lying around that they would be willing to part with?

Guess I'll start looking for the parts, any suggestions? (Don't have a lot of funds, but I can save for things, and I believe in doing it right the first time.)Also, I am starting to disassemble it today, also buying a rebuild kit, going to port and polish it to. Will post pictures (warning...

Ok, So I just bought a Evo 3 16G turbo from a friend. I have several questions about where to go from here.1. It has a minimal bit of back and forth shaft play but no side to side shaft play. Should I take it apart and port and polish every thing and fix the shaft play?2. What company...