New project. Currently completely stock everything

[Aardal]

This is the Build Thread for Currently completely stock everything. Reply below.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Awesome. Should be a fun time. Besides replacing all the rubber, belts and mechanical maintenance items etc.. consider ECU and Data-loging with a laptop as your first real upgrade. It won't make anything faster - but it will save you from spending money on things that don't help. The data will tell you what needs to change, and by adding a Wideband and a MAP sensor to your setup, you can optimize what you have before you change it.

 

[Aardal]

ive been trying to learn as musch as i can about that, when i cracked open the ecu, luckily it aparantly is/has an eprom. Its all new to me. I imagine having a computer would help alot with diagnostic and tuning. I dont do much with computers or the internet so itll be interesting. DSM link is the one to use correct?

Awesome. Should be a fun time. Besides replacing all the rubber, belts and mechanical maintenance items etc.. consider ECU and Data-loging with a laptop as your first real upgrade. It won't make anything faster - but it will save you from spending money on things that don't help. The data will tell you what needs to change, and by adding a Wideband and a MAP sensor to your setup, you can optimize what you have before you change it.

It does have a manifold absolute pressure sensor, i just replaced that last week.

 

[Justin DuBois]

It does have a manifold absolute pressure sensor, i just replaced that last week.

What MAP sensor did you install? Stock, they don't have one.

An EPROM ECU makes it easier to install ECM Link. It is not the only option, but I think it is the best one for these as street cars.

 

[Aardal]

What MAP sensor did you install? Stock, they don't have one.

An EPROM ECU makes it easier to install ECM Link. It is not the only option, but I think it is the best one for these as street cars.

I was wrong, it was the MDP sensor.

I should probably talk less and read more i appreciate your input, i have a lot to learn.

 

[chrisman287]

Welcome! Nice clean slate ya got there

 

[Aardal]

Welcome! Nice clean slate ya got there

Thanks, i appreciate that. I got some plans for it, thats for sure.

Trying to figure out how to move this thread to the newbie forum

 

[DreamChaser7]

I should probably talk less and read more i appreciate your imput, i have a lot to learn.

I feel your pain, .

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I have always thought that the first "Mod" should be a WAY TO MOD IT and ECMLink is a pretty easy and supported tool that a lot use. It was the 1st thing I did to my White 90 GSX. Nice car!
I also moved your thread so don't worry about it.
Marty

 

[Aardal]

I have always thought that the first "Mod" should be a WAY TO MOD IT and ECMLink is a pretty easy and supported tool that a lot use. It was the 1st thing I did to my White 90 GSX. Nice car!

I can do anything cosmetic such as body work, paint etc. Technology makes me stupid. Still trying to figure out this internet platform

i appreciate y'all

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

We ALL were in your place at one time or another. Search, read and ask. Contribute what you can, it's all appreciated!

 

[curt-s]

Awesome. Should be a fun time. Besides replacing all the rubber, belts and mechanical maintenance items etc.. consider ECU and Data-loging with a laptop as your first real upgrade. It won't make anything faster - but it will save you from spending money on things that don't help. The data will tell you what needs to change, and by adding a Wideband and a MAP sensor to your setup, you can optimize what you have before you change it.

I disagree but just a little bit. With link (or comparable) alone you can make it a bit faster and more economical. Lean it out a bit, run a bit more timing..
Again, just a little bit.
Definitely should be the second thing after maintenance.
Wideband before link. It will tell you things the narrowband can't even with link.

 

[Aardal]

I disagree but just a little bit. With link (or comparable) alone you can make it a bit faster and more economical. Lean it out a bit, run a bit more timing..
Again, just a little bit.
Definitely should be the second thing after maintenance.
Wideband before link. It will tell you things the narrowband can't even with link.

#1 maintenance and repairs until it runs healthy as it should, #2 calipers, rotors and all other braking and suspension components where necessary, #3 2gb conversion then paint, #4 interior touched up. Last performance upgrades and modifications... at least thats how i planned on going about it. Im going to be busy.

Oh and shave those damn door handles!!!

Of course i would always like to hear any input or suggestions. Was debating leaving the motor alone for now and getting a second 4g63t to put on a stand and build when i have the time.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I say take it slow, and keep it simple. Don't worry about new engines, or building some big, grand car.


Do basic stuff first and see how the car responds. 14B swap it, get a wideband, upgrade the fuel pump + rewire it, and toss ECMLink in it. Push the limits of that setup, and upgrade things as they become a hinderance. Intercooler, exhaust, etc.


Go slow. Enjoy it more. So many DSM owners get burnt out because they try to shoot for some side exit, built engine, 62mm+ turbo monster that they'll never ACTUALLY enjoy driving, and takes a mountain of work to get working right in the first place, because YouTube has pushed this car culture of "I need big turbo, herp derp, bcuz racecar".

 

[Aardal]

I say take it slow, and keep it simple. Don't worry about new engines, or building some big, grand car.


Do basic stuff first and see how the car responds. 14B swap it, get a wideband, upgrade the fuel pump + rewire it, and toss ECMLink in it. Push the limits of that setup, and upgrade things as they become a hinderance. Intercooler, exhaust, etc.


Go slow. Enjoy it more. So many DSM owners get burnt out because they try to shoot for some side exit, built engine, 62mm+ turbo monster that they'll never ACTUALLY enjoy driving, and takes a mountain of work to get working right in the first place, because YouTube has pushed this car culture of "I need big turbo, herp derp, bcuz racecar".

Exactly, im not looking for speed as much as clean and healthy. Good point too theyre not Exactly a 350 short block.

Thanks for the input

 

[curt-s]

I say take it slow, and keep it simple. Don't worry about new engines, or building some big, grand car.


Do basic stuff first and see how the car responds. 14B swap it, get a wideband, upgrade the fuel pump + rewire it, and toss ECMLink in it. Push the limits of that setup, and upgrade things as they become a hinderance. Intercooler, exhaust, etc.


Go slow. Enjoy it more. So many DSM owners get burnt out because they try to shoot for some side exit, built engine, 62mm+ turbo monster that they'll never ACTUALLY enjoy driving, and takes a mountain of work to get working right in the first place, because YouTube has pushed this car culture of "I need big turbo, herp derp, bcuz racecar".

Hey.
I've only said two of those things.

 

[Aardal]

Hey.
I've only said two of those things.

Haha! I do paint and body work, once it runs healthy ill have to figure out what the heck i want to do with it as far as performance and engine upgrades are concerned.

 

[Justin DuBois]

If I were starting a new restoration, I'd break it down, and build it like they do in a factory - from the inside out. Rust proof the bones, then plumbing and wiring, engine, trans, 4 corners, and exhaust, make it movable under its own power, body and paint exterior, glass in, interior. (what I forget?)

 

[Aardal]

Swapped 2ga front bumper and spoiler to 2gb and started prepping for paint.

 

[Aardal]

In the paint booth

 

[jesse12345]

In the paint booth

So when you paint you don't have to remove anything around the windows? I've been getting that itch to learn how to paint myself.

 

[Aardal]

Fresh paint

 

[Aardal]

So when you paint you don't have to remove anything around the windows? I've been getting that itch to learn how to paint myself.

Sorry for the late response. I remove anything I dont want to hit with paint that can be difficult to remove paint from or anything i want to get in between cracks of, then carefully mask the rest. I have the front bumper and spoiler off because those are the only body pieces i want to switch to 2gb and paint separately before re installing. Unfortunately i broke the passenger door cap removing them and the rocker so i could paint under them and them themselves. I didn't need to hit the engine bay or door jams because its the same paint it was re sprayed with many years ago, hopefully being glossy and new won't show too much of a contrast.

 

[jesse12345]

Awesome thanks for the reply. I'm planning on painting mine red as well. I just wasn't sure how you went about going around the windows and if you removed the trim or not. It shouldn't be to bad.

 

[Aardal]

Fresh factory red paint, only additions are the 2gb front bumper and spoiler. Been looking hard for a decent set of evo 8 wheels. Next step is coilovers and Fmic. Engine is running smoothly with stock everything, debating hard on upgrades. I want a reliable classy 2g. Not a racecar (350-500 max hp).