n0de
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- Sep 22, 2012
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Bolingbrook,
Illinois
Ok, so this is my first time building a DSM. Previous to this I've been a die hard 3000gt/Stealth fan (I've owned 2 in the past). I've also owned a 2003 BMW M3 that i tried my hand at modding, but its way too damn expensive.
Backstory:
My last stealth was one of the first DR-800 turbo cars running around on the street, now its time for me to build my first DSM.
As of 10/2012 I've relocated to Jacksonville,FL all the way from Chicago, IL. Before leaving I picked up a 93 1g auto AWD talon from a friend in Illinois. There were lots of new parts including a new evo big 16g, head was redone, new sensors, water pump, etc... Unfortunately everything but the block was outside the car, so we had a little over a week to assemble it.
After putting together the motor and diagnosing some minor issues (boost leaks, injectors, etc) It was finally drivable 1 day before I had to leave for Florida.
And oh yes... I drove it all the way to Florida (was scary).
After making it to Jacksonville I decided that the significant rust on the under-body of the car and all of the additional maintenance it would have to forgo before I could start really modding it, that it wasn't really worth modding, so I bought another one
Along with the new talon I decided that I wouldn't daily the 1g Auto because of reliability, so i also picked up a Nissan Titan the following week.
Cars:
93 Auto AWD - evo 16g, 2g maf, 550cc injectors, ECU Link v3, overboosting issue (still curious about this one but haven't invested too much time into it)
91 5-spd AWD - PRE 6076e, 750cc injectors, eprom ecu w/dsmchips chip tune, rewired 255 fp, dnp t4 exhaust manifold, 44mm precision wastegate, 2g pistons, AFPR (cant remember brand).
Goal:
Looking for 600+ HP
For the 93 the build will consist of:
Engine:
2.3L Stroker 9:1 compression
Manley Rods
Wiseco Pistons
Ported Head, 1mm oversized Valves
Fuel:
1600cc FIC injectors
2x 255 walbro fp, rewired
Aeromotive FPR
Exhaust:
JMF top mount t4 manifold
Sound Performance Quick Spool Valve
Boost:
PRE 6466CEA DBB, twin scroll
fmic - brand undecided
bov - tial Q
Driveline:
shep stage 4 Trans
Tuning:
ECU Link -Running SD
Journal:
Ok so i bought the 92 for $1500 with a trans that has a cracked bell-housing. Also note that the ear on the block (where the dowl pin goes) is missing (apparently cracked off). Obviously the block will need to be replaced but I'm having something fab'ed up for it in the mean time while I build another block (or 2) for it.
11/30 - I was looking for a new bare block to start my build.. well I found one and It happened to be a pretty sweet deal as far as I can tell. A local craigslist ad showed someone selling a full 4g63 longblock for $250 but they were uncertain of if it worked or not. The deal included the block, head, cams, adjustable cam gears, valve cover, alternator (not sure if works), power steering pump (not sure if works), and the intake manifold. Note that the head/intake manifold were from a 2g but it was in fact a 6 bolt block. In the end, I got the whole thing for $150.
After disassembling the new motor trying to figure out what was wrong with it I discovered nothing wrong at all, as a matter of fact there wasn't even any carbon build up on the pistons, it looked like it had never been fired up. The head looked pretty new as well. Probably one of the best finds I've ever had (ill post pictures in about an hour from now, im at work).
11/31 - pulling the trans to reweld the case, as well as create the bracket for the mount piece where the ear fell off (I honestly don't expect it to last, but only need to to last for maybe 30 days of nice weekend driving).
I dont have a before picture of the crack in the trans
But here is the after pic.
Bought it in this condition, some of these wires will need to be dressed up. Ill share the after pictures soon.
The block I picked up for $150. Ill be sending it to the machine shop to get it honed, cleaned and pressure tested.
The pistons that came out of the block. Look like they've had a little residue build up (like its been sitting for a long time)
Backstory:
My last stealth was one of the first DR-800 turbo cars running around on the street, now its time for me to build my first DSM.
As of 10/2012 I've relocated to Jacksonville,FL all the way from Chicago, IL. Before leaving I picked up a 93 1g auto AWD talon from a friend in Illinois. There were lots of new parts including a new evo big 16g, head was redone, new sensors, water pump, etc... Unfortunately everything but the block was outside the car, so we had a little over a week to assemble it.
After putting together the motor and diagnosing some minor issues (boost leaks, injectors, etc) It was finally drivable 1 day before I had to leave for Florida.
And oh yes... I drove it all the way to Florida (was scary).
After making it to Jacksonville I decided that the significant rust on the under-body of the car and all of the additional maintenance it would have to forgo before I could start really modding it, that it wasn't really worth modding, so I bought another one
Along with the new talon I decided that I wouldn't daily the 1g Auto because of reliability, so i also picked up a Nissan Titan the following week.
Cars:
93 Auto AWD - evo 16g, 2g maf, 550cc injectors, ECU Link v3, overboosting issue (still curious about this one but haven't invested too much time into it)
91 5-spd AWD - PRE 6076e, 750cc injectors, eprom ecu w/dsmchips chip tune, rewired 255 fp, dnp t4 exhaust manifold, 44mm precision wastegate, 2g pistons, AFPR (cant remember brand).
Goal:
Looking for 600+ HP
For the 93 the build will consist of:
Engine:
2.3L Stroker 9:1 compression
Manley Rods
Wiseco Pistons
Ported Head, 1mm oversized Valves
Fuel:
1600cc FIC injectors
2x 255 walbro fp, rewired
Aeromotive FPR
Exhaust:
JMF top mount t4 manifold
Sound Performance Quick Spool Valve
Boost:
PRE 6466CEA DBB, twin scroll
fmic - brand undecided
bov - tial Q
Driveline:
shep stage 4 Trans
Tuning:
ECU Link -Running SD
Journal:
Ok so i bought the 92 for $1500 with a trans that has a cracked bell-housing. Also note that the ear on the block (where the dowl pin goes) is missing (apparently cracked off). Obviously the block will need to be replaced but I'm having something fab'ed up for it in the mean time while I build another block (or 2) for it.
11/30 - I was looking for a new bare block to start my build.. well I found one and It happened to be a pretty sweet deal as far as I can tell. A local craigslist ad showed someone selling a full 4g63 longblock for $250 but they were uncertain of if it worked or not. The deal included the block, head, cams, adjustable cam gears, valve cover, alternator (not sure if works), power steering pump (not sure if works), and the intake manifold. Note that the head/intake manifold were from a 2g but it was in fact a 6 bolt block. In the end, I got the whole thing for $150.
After disassembling the new motor trying to figure out what was wrong with it I discovered nothing wrong at all, as a matter of fact there wasn't even any carbon build up on the pistons, it looked like it had never been fired up. The head looked pretty new as well. Probably one of the best finds I've ever had (ill post pictures in about an hour from now, im at work).
11/31 - pulling the trans to reweld the case, as well as create the bracket for the mount piece where the ear fell off (I honestly don't expect it to last, but only need to to last for maybe 30 days of nice weekend driving).
I dont have a before picture of the crack in the trans
But here is the after pic.
Bought it in this condition, some of these wires will need to be dressed up. Ill share the after pictures soon.
The block I picked up for $150. Ill be sending it to the machine shop to get it honed, cleaned and pressure tested.
The pistons that came out of the block. Look like they've had a little residue build up (like its been sitting for a long time)
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