GSX_TC1's 91 Galant VR4 #550/2000

[GSX_TC1]

Got some more progress done, got the new fan wired up and mounted.

Also got the External Oil cooler mounted as well.

few pics of the Jay Racing ALT relocation Kit, and the belts are on now.

and underview shot of the completed Bulfab crossmember installed.

aslo got this new leather shift boot to replace the accordian one thats on there now.

 

[HRD2STOP]

Nice hope to see you guys!!!! this year

 

[xtotek]

Wow......awesome build man!

 

[GSX_TC1]

Thanks Guys


Well the Alternator is all wired up now too =D BIG thanks for Mike @ FIST for doing the welding and Rob Patterson for putting it all together and wiring it up.

 

[GSX_TC1]

Got my new GalantVR4.org Tshirt!! =D it has my badge number on it now.

 

[Mishimoto]

Got my new GalantVR4.org Tshirt!! =D it has my badge number on it now.

Like the shirt!

 

[GSX_TC1]

Just got word that my crank and bearings are ####ed up in the motor, and it ruined the front main seal again after seconds of being ran too, looks like Samara won't be running anytime soon, and the motor and crank will need to come out, this sucks, and I am soo ####ing pissed off! I just cant get a break FML..

 

[GSX_TC1]

Ok just to clear things up here because there is alot of small details left out, yes FIST built the motor years ago but when it came time to install it, fist was in the process of moving shops and couldn't accept the work, so I had no choice to take it to a friend and do the work on the side. The friend was the one who finished up the motor and installed it, then one morning i drove the car to work and noticed a shaking coming from the motor and pulled over and didnt see anything, then it got worse, so i babied it to work then noticed oil had been leaking the whole time and was empty,so this is not on FIST it's my own fault for taking it to a friend and for such a big build. I should of taken it to FIST to finish it up.


The motor is in good hands again, and things will be done right this time around and will come back making great power very soon.

 

[gofer]

Another roadblock Mike but you'll get it fixed and back on the road, I'm certain. What did your buddy have left to do before installing the motor?

 

[GSX_TC1]

Thanks Corey,
at the time he had to get piping done, wiring, basically everything, and in the end i was not happy, now the car and the motor is in good hands with Rob Patterson formally co owner of FIST, and all of the recent stuff was done by him, gonna go ahead and change out the cranks and hope my old one from the old motor is usable, then if all goes well i'll get all new bearings and Rob will assemble it all together and she'll finally be back on the road again.

 

[Junior93]

nice hood

 

[GSX_TC1]

Thanks man, what badge number is yours?

 

[GSX_TC1]

some more progress, getting closer to getting Samara back on the road again finally, bought a bunch of heat wrap for all the hot parts including a T3 DEI turbo blanket

then went ahead and upgraded the clutch while im in there, because i know the old one wont hack it, spoke to Tim Zimmer and he told me this was the best of the best single disk clutch there is, is doesnt get any better then this for single disk's. supposed to handle upwards of the 700 mark. this is the Southbend SS-X pressure plate with full Ceramic disk (b series). part number K536SSXB

then ordered me new ACL main and Rod bearings.

and here we are about to pull the motor.

and out it comes :grin:

and here she is with no motor

finally get to have my in my engine bay pic haha

before shot of the engine bay before i went to town on it with degreaser and shop towels.

 

[GSX_TC1]

cleaned every single little line and surface. :grin:

even got the lower subframe.

removed my washer fluid res, because thats where the future one off catch can tank will live.

and here's the motor awaiting new parts.

last but not least, i ordered some new ARP bolts for the Fluidampr crank pulley.

Hopefully i can get all this finished up in time for the FP lonestar Shootout in Ennis TX on May 12th.

 

[gofer]

Lots of progress Mike. You may consider removing that sound deadening material off the the firewall and show off that clean paint that's underneath, it just tears off.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Hey bro props one how the gvr4 is turning out!! I can't wait to start in on mine more! ? For ya who did you talk to to get the gvr4 Tshirt with your number added. I'd like to pick one up with mines number on it. Thx lmk

 

[GSX_TC1]

That's a great idea corey, I didn't even think of that, I'll see if I can do that before the motor gets dropped back in, thanks for the tip man.



As for the Tshirt, go onto my face book Facebook.com/GSXTC and look for Diego under my friends list, hes the one who makes them.

 

[GSX_TC1]

Got the motor all buttoned up and ready to slap on the new clutch and tranny then drop it back in the car. =)

also got all my hot parts wrapped up in fancy DEI Titanium heat wrap and Turbo blanket. still need to change the position of the downpipe so thats why it isnt wrapped yet.

 

[Mt95tsi]

one of the nices vr4s..... I just finally got a fmic on my gvr4 I love these sleepers

is that a precision 6266?

 

[GSX_TC1]

Thanks man, this is just a break in setup, and that's just an EBay ball bearing 35R.

 

[GPTourer]

Man, that car is just soo nice. I really appreciate the attention to detail with the JDM style badging and details.

 

[GSX_TC1]

thanks man



Got more stuff done this weekend,

engine all buttoned up and ready for the transmission

Taking it off the stand

Putting on the ACT Streetlite Flywheel

and the South Bend Clutch Disk

then the Pressure Plate

Fully Assembled =)

Cleaning up the Transmission a bit getting ready to slap it on the motor.

Installed =)

Moving it over on over to the car on the engine hoist.

about to drop it back in.

and back in =D

starting to get things connected.

aligning the mounts up.

 

[GSX_TC1]

Re-did my old power steering lines with these nice Silicone ones.

also did my small heater hose's in the same stuff.

getting closer

She's soo dirty

well any day now she should be back on the road! and best news all year, is she WILL be at the FP Shootout this Sunday may 12th in ennis TX!

 

[GSX_TC1]

Took the VR4 to the local Houston Coffee and Cars this weekend, it was a great turnout and lots of people came up to the VR4 and asked about it.

getting her all cleaned up

current engine bay pic

 

[Jeff99GS]

Looks good Mike! Love the car, You Driving it to the shootout?