Another Engine Clean up Project/Fusebox Relocation

[DSM_PWR]

oh and lemme tell you... the car feels like a Tank without the balance shafts and the added solid motor mounts/prothane mounts ...

After reading some posts about them i was under the impression that the difference wouldnt be that bad but man..I can kiss alot of dates goodbye now .

 

[chris9149]

Car is coming together really nice man, congratulations!

 

[LandoAWD]

After reading some posts about them i was under the impression that the difference wouldnt be that bad

You must have read posts from people who used to drive Scouts or Diesel Mercs.

You'll get used to it.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Car is coming together really nice man, congratulations!

Thanks!

You must have read posts from people who used to drive Scouts or Diesel Mercs.

You'll get used to it.

Yea im sure I will, ive only sat in the car so i cant speak for the drivability just yet.

Later today ill throw on the headlights, bumpers, polish the engine bay ane get some good shots of the car at its best so she can shine

 

[Project2G]

WTFWhat a tough Weekend...
Friday i got the last few items from the chrome shop

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The brackets could have DEFINETLY came out better WTF

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I've been wanting to do this for awhile. How much did the place charge? Do they charge per size or how many pieces.

 

[turbodsm18]

bleed the clutch line and see if that helps out with your pedal issue.....

I had to do that to mine a while back....

-Kevin-

 

[DSM_PWR]

I've been wanting to do this for awhile. How much did the place charge? Do they charge per size or how many pieces.

It all depends on if you want to get it just polished or both chrome and polished.
Chrome/Polishing is more expensive but last longer and easier to clean.
Just Polishing is cheaper and is better for things like turbo's which effect performance.

To give you an idea of pricing,
the radiator brackets were $30 (Both chrome/polished)
the turbo was $60 (just polished)

If you want anymore info just pm me

bleed the clutch line and see if that helps out with your pedal issue.....

I had to do that to mine a while back....

-Kevin-

Yea a buddy of mine is suppose to come help me since its a 2 person job. Hopefully its still good because ive spent enough money on this project

 

[mattdev]

Bleed the clutch and check the Master Cylinder Adjustment Rod.

 

[TiradoCC]

That looks F'ing clean dude!

 

[Flash]

I haven't seen anyone mention this. But you have to lose the purple painted brake fluid reservoir cap and clutch fluid reservoir cap. There was a day when I painted mine, they chip and start to look like crap after a while. Just get some new OEM caps for like $7 each.
So much purple but no HKS timing belt or cam gears?

 

[soccerplayaz16]

my engine bay will be that clean one day

 

[DSM_PWR]

I haven't seen anyone mention this. But you have to lose the purple painted brake fluid reservoir cap and clutch fluid reservoir cap. There was a day when I painted mine, they chip and start to look like crap after a while

Na, ill just be really carefull around them, a friend of mine used the same paint i used and his has been lasting great for over 9 months now ...

So much purple but no HKS timing belt or cam gears?

Patients... in time when i get the funds

 

[RWKustoms]

*Patience*

Plus HKS gears and Zaklee clear cover.

 

[DSM_PWR]

*Patience*

....

 

[Flash]

Ummmmm...

 

[DSM_PWR]

Ummmmm...

Chill bro... Chill... if you wanna loan me the $600 to get the gears, belt, clear cover then im all over it

I plan to get the HKS belt next week maybe the cover too but the gears i dont plan for a bit longer. I spent enough this month...

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

Updates? Pics?

 

[DSM_PWR]

Well i fixed most little problems and now ive got one last one...
Im not getting any spark in the # 2 & 3 cylinders and i believe i figured out why...

When I removed the Fuel Pump Check Connector, i basically removed the link between the Power Transistor and the Coil Pack aka the "Engine Speed Detection Connector" which powers one of the coils. Which explains why my RPM Tach is off 1k rpms.

Today i going to solder a wire connections between them and see if that fixes it. Other than that i just need to wash and polish it so i can take pics

 

[turbo addict]

looks good. I vote for powder coating the compressor housing. only thing I would do different.

 

[soccerplayaz16]

if you ever get bored or want more practice ill be more than willing to donate my car for you to work on

 

[blcknspo0ln]

looks good. I vote for powder coating the compressor housing. only thing I would do different.

warning: get high temp powder if you are going to do this. With the higher temperatures that the comp housing will see, regular powder will fade and become dull.

 

[Flash]

warning: get high temp powder if you are going to do this. With the higher temperatures that the comp housing will see, regular powder will fade and become dull.

Regular powder coating should be fine. It's the turbine housing that would be the issue and I would suggest ceramic coating that instead of powder coating it.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Regular powder coating should be fine. It's the turbine housing that would be the issue and I would suggest ceramic coating that instead of powder coating it.

From what im told the powdercoating will burn off easier, its better to get anodized. But yea im getting the same guy to ceramic coat my exhaust housing pretty soon

Oh and FYI, i fixed my spark issue and now im running great , I gave this Mistress a shower yesterday and she's looking beautiful Ill post pics up once their done uploading...

 

[Salg320]

Dang man thats very impressive. looks great and cant wait to see all the finished pics

 

[Flash]

From what im told the powdercoating will burn off easier, its better to get anodized. But yea im getting the same guy to ceramic coat my exhaust housing pretty soon

Oh and FYI, i fixed my spark issue and now im running great , I gave this Mistress a shower yesterday and she's looking beautiful Ill post pics up once their done uploading...

True, in almost all cases I can think of anodizing will be better for a few reasons. Anodizing won't burn off as easy or if at all. Anodizing will not chip or flake off. Most importantly, anodizing will not retain heat. Powder coating and paint retain heat within the object. Anodizing doesn't do this, that's why Brembo anodizes their race calipers, and why Alcon and AP Racing just leave a bare metal finish on their race calipers.