FULL 16g/Head/FMIC Install Picts. (LOTS) :)

[HaveBlue83]

Well, the Hurricane gave us the perfect time to knock this out. Me and My DSM buddy wo works at a local shop started yesterday @ 6:30PM -11:00PM. Came back from 7:30AM-6:30PM today and finished it up. All that is left is the 255 Wally Fuel Pump to be dropped in and the bumper fitted. simple task.



1hr 45min later we had this:




AC Belt wasn't even on the car when I got it.....so we decided to pull the AC out completely.....



BUTTER smooth cylinder walls on all 4. Still cross-hatched from the factory with 160K on it. sooo happpy!!!



FULLY torn down here:


RE-INSTALL:

ARP & OEM Gasket.



Fresh redone head with HKS 272s:


NEW Gates Blue Belts, all 3 idlers, tensioners, Front main seal:







FP Race Mani, FP Feed from head line, VRSF FMIC J-Pipe, Megan/eBay Recirc O2, E316G (fresh 0 miles):





SHORT route!



Finished engine bay, Paint needs to be cleaned and strut bar re-mounted. REMOVED the engine hoist brackets for a much cleaner look. My buddy found some vac line issues from the former owner when he replaced the head. everything is correct now.





Awaiting a new CPS. Idles GREAT, revs free, but upon restarting I get a misfiring engine and a P0340 Cam Position Sensor. I had to use a slightly used one and I guess it went bad on me! Hopefully this wednesday I will have it fixed. It was PARKED into the spot, not towed! not bad for less than two days time

 

[kickasskid2087]

Nice, we almost have identical setups! Looks good!!

 

[Ehclipse]

sick !

 

[g4ebguy90]

now thats sexy.

 

[daver36]

was your bov vented with a maf? Could be your issues.

 

[HaveBlue83]

i just vented it last week to see what would happen, and no ill effects. just a lil rich when shifting for a split second. I will most likely recirc it again for when I get it tuned so I don't have any issues. the car was running for 20 min and went from closed to open loop and sounded absolutely amazing. the lifters calmed down, the idle found 800-1000-ish RPM's, idle started to get nice and 272 lopey, sounds so good! once the sensor is replaced I will be getting a street tune by KP tuning in Philly. Karl is the best! Oh, Link is awesome. I did the Global, dead time and Usec stuff for the 750's and it set em up wonderfully. soooo nice

 

[idkiliketurbos]

Wow the car is looking good. I hope to get similar mods on my car.

 

[dj99877]

sexy!

 

[ExpresS]

Damn man i was just talking to you a few weeks ago at the moorestown meet! Great progress! Keep it going.

 

[rvaughn]

What intercooler setup? VRSF?

 

[dsmallday609]

nice

 

[HaveBlue83]

yup, 2g vrsf kit. the fmic mounting bolts were too big, but otherwise its very very nice.

 

[b3n_91]

I had problems with the VRSF mounting bolts being to thick also. I purchased thinner ones and they ended up breaking apart the fog light mounting hole, so my fmic is currently zip tied but is holding strong. But your car looks great what a great find! I'm jealous

 

[HaveBlue83]

yeah, I actually found bolts from a Ford the fuel rail uses or something, they are very long. worked well. I went till the bushings smashed a lil bit and I left it at that. I would like to drill 2 more holes and use big self tappers and reall secure it on there.

thanks man, I'm trying to do this one cleanly

 

[agarc023]

The bolts needed are actually M6x1.0 to mount it to the foglight holes...you know, for anybody that still needs to know

 

[agarc023]

Clean setup by the way

 

[HaveBlue83]

thanks bud! I'll grab some.

 

[agarc023]

NP Just make sure to get 50mm or longer so it reaches

 

[boosted99_420]

I thought the VRSF short route kits were on back order :\ but anyways looks great man im ready to finish mine this week or next week.

 

[HaveBlue83]

dude, I've had the 2g kit since the group buy special around X-mas . I've been building up parts on a shelf since last year. I jumped on em when the last batch came in stock cause I knew they would go fast!

Can't wait to get the sensor in friday! I picked up an OEM one today for $78.

 

[BoostedYeep]

Car is looking good. Wish I had a full shop at my disposal. =) Good luck with the getting her back up and running.

 

[boosted99_420]

Well heck i guess my friend really did get the last one :: ill just stick with a greddy one

 

[SexyDSM95]

I just picked up the VRSF short route kit as well. I have a 6-bolt swap in my 2G but wanted to ask, did you have any issues installing the TB elbow from the VRSF kit? I can't even get a nut/bolt onto the lower front post from the intake mani.

 

[HaveBlue83]

nope, it was easy. i loosely put the other 2 bolts and nut on loose and then tighten the lower front nut down first as it will hit the pipe if you don't. it's just like the dejon tool one I had. its tight in there.

 

[HaveBlue83]

i guess i will need to get a FPR as well huh? my tuner said no, but my pressure wilp be high from the 255 when it goes in. im running stock right now till i put some miles on it to check it out.