Silver sleeper 97 GST

[Number1dad]

So my first gst I got from a car auction with 67,XXX original miles it was a 5spd and needles to say that was more than 5 yrs ago I went with all the wrong mods una ll the wrong order. It ended up being slower than when I got it. Lol newb mistake. Well I sold it and now that I have another DAily driver an E36 I felt like I could take on another gst and well take it slow. I found the silver gst, not running. The camshaft sensor was bad and the previous owner managed to bend the valves. So here is the list of what I have done so far some parts installed some not yet. I don't plan to make any exterior mods maybe some enkei rpf1. I'm open to any help and advice I could use it. Goal of 255-260hp

some progress made hopefully the weather will cooperate or I'd have to get some cover-alls
¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥Purchased/install list¥¥¥¥¥¥¥
New OEM fuel Pump
New OEM fuel pump strainer
New Fuel Filter
New intake valves
New exhaust valves
New headbolts
New water pump
New head gasket
New valve cover gasket
New cam shaft sensor
New air filter
New timing belt
NGK BPR7ES sparks
Balance shaft belt
Extreme PSI MAF adapter
Vibrant Blue Filter
FMIC new IC piping
All T-Bolt Clamps
2.5" TB SS elbow (new gasket)
Ported turbo manifold (new gasket)
Extreme PSI j-pipe
Magnaflow Performance full exhaust
Injen Fuse Box Cover
JMFabrications Heat shield
GReddy "sandwich" plate
BlackWorks Radiator
HKS SSQV3 Blow off valve
Hallman Pro Manual Boost Controller
GReddy turbo timer
GReddy Air intake
MAFTranslator GENII
3" GM MAF
Mishimoto 3" to 2.5" reducers
MHI 16G turbo
Stage2 Clutch
WTB: apexi safc,and wideband.

 

[idkiliketurbos]

Instead of using new oem head bolts, I'd pick up a set of standard ARP head studs. Especially since you are going to be upping the power. You won't be able to push the 16g too far without the head studs. You might get away with it, but why chance it, especially since you are going to be in there already. I'd also look into doing a balance shaft elimination kit instead of renewing the balance shaft belt. I'd rather have the peace of mind of knowing that there is no chance of a balance shaft belt being able to break and get caugh in the timing belt and cause you a ton of trouble. Otherwise you seem to have a pretty good list of what you are going to replace.

 

[Number1dad]

The list is what is purchased already. Thanks i will look into that for sure. I don't plan to push it at all just want it running as a daily driver for work and the Beemer for baby that's due in less then 2 weeks

 

[idkiliketurbos]

What sort of power levels are you looking to reach with the 16g? Anything over 18ish psi I would start to worry about having issues with the head lifting. The ARP studs are just a better way to keep the head down on the block when your upping the boost. I know there will be people who say they've done this or that on stock head bolts, but I figure why chance it.

 

[Number1dad]

I'd be content with 255-260ish honesty

 

[miguelmcv]

Take the advice bro, I will advice the same thing and be leave me bro, you will change your mind later on, Better sooner the later.

 

[Number1dad]

If u mean the arp headbolts yeah, now would be a great time to get them. Who make a a good balance shaft delete kit?

 

[supraguy17]

STM, only site I go to when ordering my parts.

http://streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/stm_balance_shaft_eliminator.htm

 

[Number1dad]

Nicely priced too. Getting a MAF translator today, anyone has a full gm MAF w/ couplers?

 

[dsmlover94]

get BPR6ES sparkplugs

 

[Number1dad]

I have bpr7es so the 6es would be better? Also what MM wires should I use

 

[Pipnorcali]

Sounds like a nice build got any more pics...

250-260 is pretty fun in a gst

 

[Number1dad]

Sounds like a nice build got any more pics...

250-260 is pretty fun in a gst

Thanks, anyone know how to hook up a MAF translator with the 3" GM MAF and the where the stock 2G oem MAF plug and ECU come into play?

 

[Pipnorcali]

The 2g maf is fine for your goals I would save you pennies and get the dsmlink though.

 

[sypherzero]

Hey man, looks good! You should check out carolinadsm.com if you get a chance.

 

[Number1dad]

I was carolinadsm a long time ago need to make another account. After I sold my first gst I got a EM1 replica and swapped h22 v-tec and am still a member and fan of carolinahondas

 

[dsmlover94]

the 7es are pretty much for a bigger setup, your not doing much so the 6es's would be perfect

 

[Number1dad]

Thanks I will def consider switching out to the bpr6es.
Might get those arp headbolts today and my hallman boost controller arrived finally

Got the maf translator and gm MAF how do I hook those up I know it's TB>MAF>BOV but don't know on the wiring help please.

 

[Number1dad]

Ordered the mishimoto 3" to 2.5" couplers to install the GM MAF

 

[Number1dad]

Might have it cranked for the first time today...updates and bay pics soon

Finally got it running still need to install lots if parts including the gm MAF and translator. Relocate the HKS and install IC upper piping and install GReddy elbow and TB elbow and GReddy intake