Hey,I just wanted to gather some opinions on my planned engine assembly.Carrillo finally got back to me on a set of rods that I've been trying to get custom made for my 2.4 engine. They are 159mm h beams with carr bolts, expensive but are light weight and super strong. I'm using my OEM...

Detailed Engine StrokeI'm creating this thread for everyone to reference when trying to decide which stroke to build your motor. There are many different options to choose from, each with their own pros and cons. If any mistakes are made, please let me know. :DTo create horsepower you need...

I just ordered some arp main studs for my 4g64 block today, and once I get them installed I want to measure the main alignment so I know if I need to have it machined back in spec for my oil clearances.Is there a way for me to accurately measure my main bore alignment myself. I have digital...

Well I think it's finally time I began to divulge some information about my build. Some members have been asking me to start a build journal here to show you what I'm up to, so here it goes.I still have a long way to go before I consider myself even close to done, but this should you all a...

My car is a 97 mitsubishi eclipse that I have had for almost 2 years now, and since I first got it the body was plain and in rough shape. So I always planned on painted it once the body work was finished. Over the long weekend I finally was able to paint my car. I have been working on building...

Hey, I'm just wondering which head gasket some of you would recommend for my engine.My build consists of:2.4 Long Rod 4g64 OEM Crank Shaft Manley 156mm H Plus Rods Manley Pistons 9.1:1 ARP Head & Main Studs ACL Race Main & Rod BearingsEVO 8 Cylinder Head OEM Valves, Guides...

Hey everyone,This block is a 4g64 from a 2003 outlander. I'm building this engine with a dohc evo 8 cylinder head, and need to block off five of the main oil galleries. I have already blocked off three of them but have two left to do.The picture below is of the two holes I still need to...

Hey everyone,I picked up a 4g64 from a outlander last week and have it fully stripped down except for the short block because I can not for the life of me get the crank bolt loose.The engine is fully disassembled so I am able to jam the crankshaft with wood. I have tried a breaker bar...

Hey guys,I was wondering if anyone knew for sure if the aerocatch hood pins will work with Vis' G-Speed Carbon Fiber Hood.I have heard that because of the bulge in the hood design, that some hood pins don't work. The last thing I want to do is cut holes in my hood to discover the pins...

Hi,My car is a 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. I'm rebuilding the entire car from ground up, and I'm now beginning to reassemble the engine bay. I do not know what this part is or what it does. It is from under the front passenger fender behind the bumper. It is full of vacuum lines smells like...

I've nearly completed all my body work, and my engine bay is stripped down. I'm doing a full body color change, engine bay, door jams, and hatch.Will a gallon of paint enough, or way to much?Also I'd like to have some opinion on my color choice, since I've been thinking about this for...

I just recently pulled my engine that I'm parting out, and I've got the entire harness disconnected just hanging in the engine bay.The harness goes through the firewall under the dash. Where do I disconnect the harness to pull it through the firewall and take it out. I'm hoping to avoid...

Hey guys pulling my motor out tomorrow. Got everything removed, disconnected, axels dropped and everything drained etc. While the engine is out I am going to repaint the bay (black) and was thinking of using a spray truck bed liner so it never flakes again. Will be very durable just not shiny...

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to have my dashboard wrapped in leather with red stitch.

Well the history of my car continues to make my life difficult. Whenever I install something, something else breaks but why else have a project.As I was getting home two days ago, I suddenly heard a loud grinding noise. When I popped my hood I saw that my timing belt was loose moving back...

Hey guys just wanted to share this because I'm very happy about it. Just picked up a Holset hx40 turbo from a cummins here in town for $150. It's in good shape with lots of miles but very little shaft play.I plan to rebuild it, and swap out the compressor wheel with a 6 blade then going to...

I've been dying to get some advice on this before I start, but I am currently restricted to the newbie section so I apologize for the duplicate thread.I have done lots of research in books and online trying to educate myself on this as much as possible. My project is intended for daily...

Do Individual coils exsist for our cars? If so do you know where I can get them. I want to move the coil pack from the top of my engine, and do individual coils if possible. I will then make a custom cover for the plug wires.I am about to begin the process of tucking all the wires in my bay...