Orca - 11 sec street rippa

[AWD-Tony]

I’m glad I decided to pull the head apart and not just perform tbelt service. I had 3 different size exhaust manifold studs that drove me crazy and two valve cover threads that were toast.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Kewl. I was searching all over for the bag I have that has all used valvetrain stuff.
Good deal man!!

I’ll have some extra intake valves and my old exhaust valves that can prob be lapped. Also have two extra evo exhaust valves the guy sent me. Do you need some?

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

No man, I thought I had a bunch of them but just couldn't find the big ziplock bag I have them in. I would have just sent them to you.
Thank YOU for the offer .

I usually get a set of supertechs, which is what bent and didnt punch holes, and replace them all for the stuff me and the boys are doing.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Intake valves fully closed.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Elbow grease and purple power goes a long way. Not the cleanest but I’ll take it for now. I’d love to pull everything out one day and paint the bay.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Stage .8 head port and gasket matched intake ports. Give me a break, it’s my first port job. Should flow a little better. Off to the machine shop tomorrow.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Head decked .003 and .01 off manifold to turbo surface.

 

[AWD-Tony]

New crank seal, balance shaft tensioner and belt, hydraulic tensioner and pulley, idler pulley and water pump.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Anyone seen Bogussvo. I think that's his tuners name. He used to get his valves from that guy I told u about. I wonder where hes finding cheap valves these days

 

[AWD-Tony]

Anyone seen Bogussvo. I think that's his tuners name. He used to get his valves from that guy I told u about. I wonder where hes finding cheap valves these days

I found some used valves for cheap from Curt Brown.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Linky linky

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

After a head mill, blow out all of the openings with compressed air to be sure there are no curly pcs of aluminum in it from the machining. I found some in mine, anyway.
Nice job on the chamber, was that the pitted one?

 

[AWD-Tony]

After a head mill, blow out all of the openings with compressed air to be sure there are no curly pcs of aluminum in it from the machining. I found some in mine, anyway.
Nice job on the chamber, was that the pitted one?

I blow out every crevice and when I turn the over this piece of casting fell out.

Just finished installing valve seals. I’m going in with a Qtip in each valve guide and airing out the whole head again. Not taking a chance.

That chamber was the cleanest. 1&4 were bad.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Linky linky

No linky linky Bud. Just emaily emaily.
[email protected]

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Cleaned up pretty darn good considering.
Don't leave any strands of Qtip anywhere. They come off and stick to stuff like you wouldn't imagine. Be clean and thorough and you'll be good. Can't be TOO clean for me.
Nice job!

 

[AWD-Tony]

Cleaned up pretty darn good considering.
Don't leave any strands of Qtip anywhere. They come off and stick to stuff like you wouldn't imagine. Be clean and thorough and you'll be good. Can't be TOO clean for me.
Nice job!

Yup cleanliness is key. I’ve gone through 1/4 of brand new box of gloves and a full roll of paper towels. Shhhh don’t tell my wife.

 

[AWD-Tony]

We’ll be running out of boost weather soon. Can’t wait

 

[AWD-Tony]

Head back together with evo exhaust valves, new valve seals, cam seals and composite HG. Few more days until first start.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Can’t forget new Kelford 272s

 

[AWD-Tony]

Discovered crack in turbo housing. Purchased 7cm ported replacement from turbo lab.

We’re back together waiting for injectors seals.

 

[AWD-Tony]

She feels good. Still needs fine tuned. Can't wait to take her to the track this year!!

Idling

 

[AWD-Tony]

Installed 3 port EBC via link. It sounds so different getting into boost. Still need to fine tune afr and dial in WG duty. She rips 22psi flowing 40lb/min. I need a go pro

 

[AWD-Tony]

Finally digging into these hideous door covers and got adjustable rear upper control arms today.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Hope the clear will dull the shade a tad bit.

 

[AWD-Tony]

Little rust repair by a noob.

While I’m in there...