A 91 GSX DD survivor build

[1badtsi]

Subbed so I can keep up on this build. Or , I suppose I could drive 6 minutes to see it in person....

 

[GPLaserRS]

GSXftw, how do you like the XTD clutch and flywheel? I keep reading mixed reviews and noticed you're running one, so I thought I'd ask. Love the work you're doing, I'm a huge fan of the 1Gb front end!

 

[GSXftw]

GSXftw, how do you like the XTD clutch and flywheel? I keep reading mixed reviews and noticed you're running one, so I thought I'd ask. Love the work you're doing, I'm a huge fan of the 1Gb front end!

Thanks man!! I like it a lot! I got a new disk for when it goes back together, Id estimate I put down mid 400s on it (49 lbs/min, 1.6 sec 70-90mph) and she holds strong, and daily driving it isnt too bad at all, you just have to get used to it.

Well some of the bigger things are happening on this, theyre just mostly buying the last bit of things, which are by far the most expensive, and stacking the parts on the shelf and waiting unfortunately. Been waiting on the machine shop for a while... The top end guy was luckily not as backed up so my head was able to get all worked over and assembled. Total that was done was a resurface, valve guides on all 16, 3 angle valve job on existing seats, order keepers,drill for bigger 6 bolt head studs, and assemble the head, all for under $400! $390 to be exact, cant complain too hard but I wish the bottom end would hurry up.

Got a full trans rebuild kit

 

[Silverpearll]

I love what you have done with the car! I love the 1GB conversion. Looks great!

 

[GSXftw]

Got the parts back from coating.

Intake setup came in. JMF race, 75mm BBK TB

Got a call from the machine shop, they started on the bottom end, went to bore it and found the cylinders were already 20 over! So blew down my shortblock that originally came in the car and had it to them in an hour

Sucks I did all the oil galley mods on the other block for nothing but I shouldve mic'd it and checked the bores I guess. More to come!

 

[GSXftw]

 

[GSXftw]

Got the block back

 

[GSXftw]

Got the head and pistons back from the coaters.

 

[GSXftw]

Doing a lot of everything on this thing lately...got a valve cover been workin on



Probably doing the AN fittings from the top

Been assembling the bottom end, everything's checking out .0015

 

[GSXftw]

 

[GSXftw]

I hate midgets

 

[buhay6]

wow coming along very nicely! keep up the great work!

 

[GSXftw]

Port matching

A couple of the cam caps didnt flow the way I wanted to, so they got lightly honed with a brake cylinder hone




Gettin real close now, the last of the engine brackets and valve cover are at the powdercoaters, should be putting the turbo on tonight

 

[GSXftw]

wow coming along very nicely! keep up the great work!

Thanks man! Glad to see someones still reading this haha. Its close I swear, everythings checked out, rings .020/.022, bearings are all .0015, doin the crank scraper now, then its just turbo and accessories

 

[buhay6]

Thanks man! Glad to see someones still reading this haha. Its close I swear, everything's checked out, rings .20/.22, bearings are all .0015, doing the crank scraper now, then its just turbo and accessories

Sick! Your build threads still gotten far more attention then mine

 

[GSXftw]

Crank scraper all clearanced out

 

[GSXftw]

Sick! Your build threads still gotten far more attention then mine

Link it Id love to take a look

 

[GSXftw]

I knew the turbo inlet didnt line up perfectly and the last time this was going it was just a trial period, but it was pretty laggy, Im gonna take my time and do a flange thatll work as a porting plate, since I dont wanna compromise the turbine housing with how far out of whack the manifold is. Can see about a eighth inch step on the sides

and a good quarter inch on the top. OUCH

Turbo is on with the flange, all port matched, I THINK I AM DONE PORT MATCHING FINALLY.

 

[GSXftw]

THIS. THING. IS. READY. TO. GO. IN.
Did all the turbo plumbing, coolant lines, in silicone/braided stainless. dipstick tube, AC compressor is on with the belt, PAG oil, and a R134 retrofit kit.

 

[GSXftw]

Trans is going together now. New bearings, seals, synchros, going to a double synchro 2nd gear. Got the intermediate shaft assembly all together

 

[GSXftw]

 

[GSXftw]

Valve cover

 

[luisgil]

How'd you paint the valve cover like that O.O

 

[GSXftw]

Its silver vain powdercoat, everythings PC or Cerakote really

 

[GSXftw]

Started hooking things up...
Got a stock 92 trans

Threw the 4 spider diff in it and hoping for the best
Had to fix a broken ear on it




Had a good little hangout at the shop

Aaaaaand...
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Got 2 running DSMs now!!