The Build

[rvaughn]

Alright, onto the previous mods / current build part of the show.

Previous to the start of the build I had modded the car from stock to the following mods:

Power/Tuning:
ECMLink V3 - Full
FP Evo III 16g (ported)
FP Exhaust Manifold
Apexi Turbo Back exhaust
Megan Racing O2 housing
Evo 560cc Injectors
Areomotive FPR
Wallboro 255
STM Rewire Kit
Dejon Upper Intercooler Kit
Hahn Racecraft FMIC
HKS SSQV
Autometer Boost Gauge
AEM Wideband
Dejon MBC
Megan Racing Short Shifter
Simbroski Shifter Bushings
Hard Skateboard Bushings
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator / FAL fans with thermostat controller
ARP Headstuds

Handling/Suspension/Wheels:
Tokico Springs/Struts (more aggressive drop then I was expecting)
Camber Kit
Tenzo Type MV2 18x8
Megan Racing Strut Bars
Slotted Rotters / Hawk Pads
SS Brake Lines


This setup proved to be a lot of fun. I really had no intention of building so soon but of course the power bug can be a mean one.

After moving to sea level (car in tow behind the U-haul) from Montana to Portland Oregon, I found that the car had some new found power , unfortunately the tired old stock clutch desided it wasn't to keen on the whole, "new found power" idea and began to slip.

With the replacment of the clutch on my mind I began to consider the possibilities of "refreshing" the motor while it was apart... And this is what started to show up in the mail.

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Long, long story real short, this is the current purchased and going on the new motor list (as complete as I can remember). And parents, this is why you don't give kids credit cards.

(Start of tear down)
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New Parts:

6 bolt block / 7 bolt head
2.3 Wiseco Stroker 1400HD Pistons
Eagle Forged Crank
Eagle Rods
Cometic HG
FP Beehive Springs / Titanium Retainers
FP4R Cams
3g Lifters
Supertech Black Nitride Oversized Intake Valves / Stock Exhaust
Magnus SMIM
1g TB Ported to 65mm
FP 4" Intake
ETS Ultra SR FMIC
HKS SSQV
SD bundle
RC 1200cc Injectors
Fuel Filter w/ 40 Micron screen (E85)
SBC TZ Series Kevlar Disc / PP
Fidanza Flywheel
And other random goodies, I know Im forgetting stuff...

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The short term plan is to go E85 with the Evo 3 and see what kind of power we can produce. I have a wedding to take part in and funding is going to be short for the car for a while, which I really don't mind. The fiance has been more then accomodating with this little spending spree so I am going to be happy with what I have for a while. Anyway, I figured why not max out the Evo 3 and try to avoid messing up the transmission / drivetrain for a while longer!

Anyway that kinda brings everyone up to speed, hopefully I don't have to many peeps getting sleepy... Feel free to comment!

 

[mike96]

Good luck with your build. Reminds me of the build I did a while ago that is back in the garage do to starter issues... Hum, I am starting to see a pattern here With that list of parts, I have a feeling you are going to run that evo3 ragged pretty quick...

 

[rvaughn]

Haha it seems it is a common pattern around here... Yeah, the Evo 3 isnt going to be able to keep up from the looks of it, but Im sure it will give up one hell of a fight!

Was your build a 2.3 as well? It looks like you have a nice setup going! And its never a bad thing to have a back up like an STi. The fiance is rocking a modded bugeye. If all goes well and I can get an exhaust housing for it, the evo 3 is going on her rex when I go larger. Thanks for the comment!

 

[95weclipse]

looks awesome hope it goes good for you, I wish I could afford that bottom end set up for my 1g project but I am goin through a divorce so funds are really low atm..... back to your project.. yeah you wont last long at all on that 16g I would look into a hx35 they seem to make pretty decent power and you can find a blown one cheap and have it rebuilt and it would be perfect. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mike96]

No stoker build for me, I left it the 2.0 liters it came with from the factory. I would like to step up to an HX35 myself one of these days maybe after the paint gets finished and I can afford new cams and injectors to compliment a bigger turbo. We will see... As for the STI it is a nice ride to have but I would love to keep it as the backup car and not use it like the DD I have been lately. Eventually I would like to up it to a 20G or something in that neighborhood and I think that will be about as far as it goes. Somewhere between 325 and 375 aw the wheels will be good for me on that one.

 

[dadnkid]

E85 is the way to go. Its looking good

 

[rvaughn]

Cars in a holding pattern, having issues with vendor / manufacturer on the pistons. Who'da thought they don't normally stock 6 bolt 2.3L 1400 HD pistons on the shelf (vendor OR manufacturer). More to come later.

 

[rvaughn]

Still waiting... Wiesco and MAPerformance have gone cold on me and wont get their acts together... I am extremely dissappointed. Its been 3 months of the car being one week from completion...

 

[rvaughn]

Car is done! 400/400 with full boost by ~3700 rpm and full torque by ~4000... it is snappy to say the least! Numbers are slightly lower then i wanted but im told its due to the intake mani, which I kinda guessed would give me a bit of a loss. With a bigger turbo it will shine anyway! Dyno graph to follow later!