Project Bodega Beige

[spdracr]

so i will start with pics from the time my car was stock till now

August 2007

2 months after i bought it, bone stock at the valley forge meet
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/IMG_3157-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/IMG_3756-1.jpg

October 2007

bought a Monster CF Hood from a member
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/CFHood.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/10302007051.jpg

December 2007

Bought JDM Power Folding mirrors, Eclipse 17" GT wheels & Tires and Custom Projector Headlights and CF Eye Lids from Eric
also did the fineless mod for the USDM Grille

Megan Racing 32 way adjustable, bought them used and missing one due to an accident and bought a replacement directly from Megan Raci
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension and Wheels/DSC00048.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension and Wheels/DSC00056.jpg

before
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension and Wheels/DSC00066.jpg

after
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension and Wheels/DSC00068.jpg

headlights and eye lids
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Projectors%20and%20CF%20eye%20lids/IMG_0278.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Projectors%20and%20CF%20eye%20lids/IMG_0285.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Projectors%20and%20CF%20eye%20lids/IMG_0284.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Projectors%20and%20CF%20eye%20lids/IMG_0292.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Projectors%20and%20CF%20eye%20lids/IMG_0291.jpg


those are all the dates that i remember for now so the next few pics are in order but i dont remember exactly when i got them

EGR Visor install and OEM Spoiler test fit
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/IMG_0212.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/IMG_0215.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/IMG_0216.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Spoiler/IMG_0266.jpg

2nd Gen JDM Tail lights
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/New%20Stuff%2004-16-08/281.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/2nd%20Gen%20Tails%20install/014.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/2nd%20Gen%20Tails%20install/010.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/2nd%20Gen%20Tails%20install/011.jpg

bought turbo parts in February 2008 and ran out of money lol

April 2008

Installing Intercooler, 2 way paging alarm, and spoiler (Thanks to Kyle, Gary and Albert for the help)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/028.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/026.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/031.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/035.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/003.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/004.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/008.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/NY%20Mini%20Meet%2004-20-08/018.jpg

June 2008

A lady driving a cadillac SUV ran a stop ran a stop sign and i T-Boned her and damaged my bumper, headlights, eye lids, hood and grille
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Accident%2006-04-08/003.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Accident%2006-04-08/004.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Accident%2006-04-08/005.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Accident%2006-04-08/006.jpg


insurance gave me enough money to buy JDM parts, i alread have previously purchased the JDM headlights so i bought the new style VR4 bumper and Grille but no fogs and i bought the rear VRG bumper as well and a stock hood from the junk yard temporarily

fixed the rad support and put a USDM Grille that i had extra and the hood that i bought from the junk yard until my JDM parts arrived and put those on
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/166.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/My%20Cars%20History/012.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/022.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/002.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/001.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/024.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/025.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/026.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/022-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/024-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/021.jpg

did the JDM headlights relay so i can have the low and high beams both stay on when high beam is activated
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/034.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/035.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/003.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/001-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/002-1.jpg

few months later i got the jdm fog lights, evo cf hood, swapped the front bumper with alex aka djakay who had a black one and also traded the grille with matt aka egocrusher and bought a rear vr4 bumper to replace the vrg bumper with old style rear extensions and got the aspire tail lights

jdm fogs
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/019.jpg

rear vr4 bumper
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/033-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/034-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/035-1.jpg

evo cf hood
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/027.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/021-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/022-2.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/024-2.jpg

aspire tail lights
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/JDM%20Conversion/IMG_0907.jpg

[Isaurio]

Bro fix link for pics

[spdracr]

Bro fix link for pics

Fixed them also noticed that my post was not complete so will be edited and more photos will be added

[spdracr]

April 2009

went to junk yard in Baltimore with EgoCrusher and Kolio and thanks to both i drove home with a 5spd swap parts for my car along with few more goodies for a good price

list of stuff i got:

5spd tranny
ecu
2 shifter cables
shifter assembly
full pedal set
flywheel
master cylinder
slave cylinder
reservoir
tranny mount
front mount
rear mount
3 keyless trunk garnishes
4 black eclipse door handles
DE black window trim
black shifter and radio bezels
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/IMG_1024.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/IMG_1025.jpg

May 2009

ordered the exedy OE replacement clutch from ebay and a new master cylinder and slave cylinder from rockauto
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/113.jpg

May 16th 2009

timing belt snapped, 3 days later i ended up in the hospital for a surgery so i sat home for a week before i touched it

May 23rd 2009

i was feeling a lil better so EgoCrusher and I decided to tackle that timing belt job and he did most of the work

battery and battery tray and tray bracket removed, fuse box unbolted, timing belt cover removed, pully removed, all belt were old so we cut them out of the way and new ones will be ordered, washer resovoir and radiator resovoir removed, front end disassembeled
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/001.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/002.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/008.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/009.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/010.jpg

my lovely crank pully
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/011.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/012.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/013.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/014-1.jpg

May 24th 2009

Mko, EgoCrusher and I pulled the motor and the tranny out of the car
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/001-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/002-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/003-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/004-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/005-1.jpg


May 25th 2009

test fitted the 16g evo8 turbo that i bought last year, and took the head off the block to do the headgasket job
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/026.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/027.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/028.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/029.jpg

head removed
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/030.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/031.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/033.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/034.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/035.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/036.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/037.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/002-3.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/004-2.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/005.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/009-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/010-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/011-1.jpg

[polishmafia]

Great build thread! Keep it coming!

[IVORY_G]

A lot of progress! I remember when you posted that accident at the stop sign SMH. Its a always something like that happens and makes you mad...

[spdracr]

Yeah it is going slower than I would like it to be.

[spdracr]

A lot of progress! I remember when you posted that accident at the stop sign SMH. Its a always something like that happens and makes you mad...

Lol yeah I hate that bitch for it

[spdracr]

stripped the engine bay cleaned the rust the best i can and sprayed it with epoxy primer and then flat black paint then installed everything back in

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/012-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/014-2.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/065ac4e6.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/004-4.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/003-5.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/002-5.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/001-4.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/006-3.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/005-3.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/5-Spd%20Swap/004-5.jpg


the end of last year towards the end of the fall semester i decided to work on it again, moved it to my friends shop in hope to work on it there but it was hectic so i took it to a friends garage and worked on it there, didnt get much done just installed a new steering rack and the missing leather seat and leather door panels

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20120112_144657.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20111223_000813.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20120116_133324.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/20120117_222844.jpg


also acquired few parts to be installed hopefully before MOD 2012

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/20120208_130503.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20120208_112035.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20120616_004904.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20120124_021157.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20120808_122747.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20120725_124326.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120726_113002.jpg

and got these in the works right now

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/IMG_1093.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/IMG_4426.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/IMG_1107.jpg


and my ugly engine bay that rusted from the car sitting and from the high levels of humidity in the area that i live in, even suspension components are rusty now

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120531_120104.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120531_120114.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120627_131115.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120627_134230.jpg

and this is after an hour of scrubbing and cleaning the outside since it sat under a tree for months
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20120620_145534.jpg

since that pic i installed a new started and redid my valve cover in wrinkle black but thats it for now

the plan is to tackle the suspension next week and the engine bay

things to be installed:
inner and outer tie rods
wheel hubs
softer coilover springs
sway bar links
brembo brakes

and of course clean up the engine bay really good and powder coat everything that is rusty and ugly

[Galantman03]

Dang! That's a whole lot of pictures bro! Its awesome, and its coming along. When you trying to finish it?

[spdracr]

Dang! That's a whole lot of pictures bro! Its awesome, and its coming along. When you trying to finish it?

As money permits basically. I've had the Turbo stuff since like 2008 but life is life and car can wait.

For now the plan is to redo the suspension and install my motegi wheels and brembos, clean the engine bay and powder coat everything that needs it. And if I could paint the JDM bumpers and skirts to match. Sucks I can't afford a paint job at this time. I'm hoping to have this done by MOD which is about two months from now.

I forgot to add that I have also bought a sonata head and hardware for the swap. Still missing few things like cam gears and few things.

Eagle 7 bolt rods

Manley pistons for evo head with a 2.4 block.

Evo intake manifold.

Hks 280/280 cams.

And I have a spare block to build outside of the car without having down time.

[spdracr]

Old pic but that's all I have for now

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/For%20Sale/010-1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/For%20Sale/009.jpg

Used but got a good deal. Guy said his engine blew up cuz it leaked oil so there is sign of oil starvation.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120123_212009.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20120123_212035.jpg

I don't have pics of the head of the cams or manifold but ill get pics soon.

[spdracr]

Progress is slow but it will pick up in about two weeks cuz I will have more time to get it all done before mod. Crossing my fingers.

In the mean time. An update from my awesome interior designer lol

Tri-weave
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/IMG_7687.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Interior/IMG_0885.jpg

[wetamup2k3g]

^^Dope!

[spdracr]

I know I'm so excited. More parts are getting done to match.

[wetamup2k3g]

I want to wrap some parts in CF down the line. I need a garage for all that though. Hopefully this time next year....

[spdracr]

I always wanted to experiment. Now I have access to a garage maybe I can look into it when I have some free time. See where to get the supplies and watch some videos.

[spdracr]

starting to tear the front suspension to rebuild it and install the brembos and then get an alignment before mod. Pics next week.

[spdracr]

She can fly!!!
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Suspension%20and%20Wheels/20121004_140643.jpg

[spdracr]

Finished the brembo swap and replaced the broken shifter cable, I will never use bolts to hold the cable in place ever again!!!!

She's at the shop getting an alignment tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will spray the bumpers, the grille, side skirts and extensions. Primer, base ABS clear before the end of the day. We shall find out how well that's gonna work out lol.

[Black8GV6]

Nice, and just in time too.

[spdracr]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/71938_1415721044842_1587085096_954447_3944625_n.jp g

Front bumper, rear bumper, egr visor, rear extensions, and grille all primered sadly compressor broke one day before mod so couldn't paint them and install them
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121012_163721.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121012_163727.jpg

Washing it a day before mod
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121012_180738.jpg

And here she sat sexy but still with a mismatching bumper
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/286066_381890851887525_1805825281_o.jpg

[spdracr]

I can spray primer and base with no problem. But I suck at spraying clear lol.

First coat
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121026_000416.jpg

Second coat of clear
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121026_023331.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121026_023337.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/20121026_023402.jpg

There are few clear coat runs on the front bumper, a spot on the rear visor where a drop of water snuck past the water separator and got into the paint. And I knocked the grille of the stool after the first coat of clear and it got banged up so I put it aside so I can redo it.

[Ivory8g]

purdy!

[wetamup2k3g]

Can't see anything wrong from here! Looking good.


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[spdracr]

I'm so picky about stuff I do. For example I redid a valve cover for a customer twice cuz I simply didn't like it. And when he got it he fell in love with it!!!

Stuff I do has to he a certain way. That's why I'm redoing the tint and gonna sand the hell out of the bumper to get rid of the clear runs.

[spdracr]

Thank u for the kind words guys!!

[mko]

Damn, I just saw the pics. Its looking sweet! I guess i did a good job sanding these things.

[spdracr]

Damn, I just saw the pics. Its looking sweet! I guess i did a good job sanding these things.

Yes sir u did. Except I had to redo the front bumper due to the crack showing again.

[spdracr]

So today I parked my car at the garage to hide it from the coming storm and compared the parts to rge car and the color is very close except the hood has a lighter shade since it came off of another car from the junkyard. But for now it will have to do until the spring.

[4g63lover]

Wet sanding with 1200, 1500, and 2000 will get the run out. I had to Westland a couple out of my galant. The paint looks spectacular. It's really hard to tell the difference in color until you get it on the car trust me. Also it's closeto impossible to match them 100% without blending.

[spdracr]

Thanks u! My main concern is that I only sprayed 2 coats of clear and I'm afraid wet sanding then buffing will eat through both coats. So I'm think about wet sanding it and maybe spraying 2 more. What do u guys think??

[Gtorque]

Cars looking great man!!!!! Mean!

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[Galantman03]

Thanks u! My main concern is that I only sprayed 2 coats of clear and I'm afraid wet sanding then buffing will eat through both coats. So I'm think about wet sanding it and maybe spraying 2 more. What do u guys think??
If you're Worried about sanding though the paint, get the gray scotch BRITE pads, and scuff up the clear put another 2 coats onthen wet sand. Ialways do 3 coats, and have never sanded through

[spdracr]

I need to sand out those runs before adding more clear. Would that Scotch bright be enough?? My runs aren't extremely bad but I really don't know much about wet sanding after paint.

Just wanted to know if I'm safe with 2 coats to wet sand then compound it.

[Galantman03]

Nah you'll have to sand the runs. Be careful. But you can hit the rest with gray scotch BRITE pads. Also, don't use compound, use fine cut cleaner, and then nu finish scratch remover then a polish. Then you can wax lol

[spdracr]

Nah you'll have to sand the runs. Be careful. But you can hit the rest with gray scotch BRITE pads. Also, don't use compound, use fine cut cleaner, and then nu finish scratch remover then a polish. Then you can wax lol

Ok slow down lol. So I can just wet sand the runs and then use Scotch bright on the rest then fine cut cleaner, scratch remover, polish then wax?? Or do I need to wet sand the whole thing??

[4g63lover]

How thick did you lay the clear down?

[spdracr]

How thick did you lay the clear down?

Thick enough that i ran some spots on the front bumper and some on the rear. Definitely didn't spray dry.

[4g63lover]

I think you should be alright. Wetsand it slow with 1500, wetsanded clear looks milky in a sense. Once you feel it is smooth buff with a rotary on low with a wool pad and get to work. I used the Meguiars rubbing compund to get the sanding marks out. I have yet to polish with the foam pad. It's easier than it sounds. Make sure you pay attention to what the water looks like and keep the paper WET WET WET. If you start seeing color STOP! Once everything is smooth you should be ready to buff it and just take your time. A smaller buffer probably will work best on the bumper. I used a 7" and the bumpers were a little tough to get to.

[spdracr]

It will have to wait a week or two. Thanks for the tip guys

[Dominicano]

since this bumper was not baked wouldnt you have to wait a few month before you apply wax to fully cure?

[spdracr]

I know someone in the body work business and told me two weeks is good enough.

[Raul_GTZ]

Hi, i see that you put brembo brake in you car, from what car are ? Evo 8?

[spdracr]

Yes evo 8

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[gallant]

What happened to your rear quarter panel. I seen a big dent there. Edit: did you ever get that popped out?

[spdracr]

What happened to your rear quarter panel. I seen a big dent there. Edit: did you ever get that popped out?


August 2007. Valley forge meet.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Valley%20Forge%20Meet%2008-26-07/IMG_3125.jpg

Today
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/413805_4636482601511_1321341526_o.jpg


we kinda massaged most of it out, the car needs body work and fresh paint but i decided to spray the bumpers so its matching for now instead of being multicolor and i didnt do too bad at all

[gallant]

Do you rub

[spdracr]

In the back I do when I drive over a pothole or something similar. I wanna roll and pull and rear fenders and fix my camber.

[gallant]

In the back I do when I drive over a pothole or something similar. I wanna roll and pull and rear fenders and fix my camber.

i want to get the same done to front and rear but dont want to fk it up. you ever done it before?
Mine is so bad that i cant have no one in my passenger side and i havent put my eibach sportline springs in yet -_-

[spdracr]

U rub and u don't have lowering springs done?? Your shocks are blown then!!

[gallant]

I have 235/40/18" rims
No blown shocks

[spdracr]

So where do u rub?? U mean while turning??

[NCamiolo]

Pretty sure I'm on 235/40/18 with nothing close to rubbing.

[gallant]

Pretty sure I'm on 235/40/18 with nothing close to rubbing.
not even in the rear wheels?

not while turning but when i hit a pot hole, speed bump or even a steep curb i rub against the fender

[NCamiolo]

not even in the rear wheels?

not while turning but when i hit a pot hole, speed bump or even a steep curb i rub against the fender

If I do I've never heard it, but I also do my best to avoid such things. I even thing my suspension needs an overhaul, but now I guess it's not as bad as I thought.

[spdracr]

not even in the rear wheels?

not while turning but when i hit a pot hole, speed bump or even a steep curb i rub against the fender

U gave stated that u install your lowering springs right?? So r u still at stock height?? If so then u have blown shocks for you to rub the way you described it!!

[gallant]

Deleted last post
You know more than i do and i accept that. You are probably right. I should check before i keep making a fool of myself lol
Thanks for that info i will let you know if you are right about the blown shocks

[spdracr]

I got offered a set of buddy club p1 wheels in trade for my motegi wheels.
http://www.ravspeconline.com/images/wheels/buddyclub-wheels.jpg
They're 19x8.5 front with +38 and 19x9.5 rear with +45
I know that's really wide but can I pull it off and would it look decent??

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/3654102211.html

I know rolling the rear fenders would be needed and that's not an issue but I need to know if I can pull off a 9.5 wide rear or no.

Where r the wheel gurus at??

[OMEGA PHX]

All I know is 99galantES was/is running x9" on the rear with a +45 offset, but I don't know the details or anything else, srry I can't help

[spdracr]

Hopefully someone can chime in.

Thanks for the info

[wetamup2k3g]

Dave had 10's on his car at one point, but I can't remember the offset he had.

As a matter of fact, I found his post about it:

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?18010-Proper-Tire-Wheel-Sizing-1987-2011-Galants-**UPDATED-10-18-2011**&p=682861&viewfull=1#post682861

So, with that offset, you will probably have to run spacers to bring the offset down because the backspacing might be too great at +45mm, at least that what I gather from his post. You might need a roll and pull of the fenders then because the spacers are gonna make you poke more.

[spdracr]

Offset talk gives me a headache cuz I don't understand it lol. I messaged Dave to see what he thinks.

Thanks for the link.

[wetamup2k3g]

No prob Alex. Dave should get you going in the right direction.

[8thLS6]

Don't know how accurate it is http://kgm.tiwing.com/calcs/offsetcalc.htm

[spdracr]

The wheels are sold. Oh well it was worth a shot!

[spdracr]

Decided to change my color scheme.

This is silver artery which is gonna be the base for the top coat.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130320_192246_zps18a51b6c.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130320_191808_zpsb6f2edd0.jpg

[spdracr]

Gave her an oil change and wash inside out.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/IMG_20130408_180321_zpsd2c863ef.jpg

Tucked away the throttle cable. Thanks to ivory8g
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130408_154726_zps776b73be.jpg

[Ivory8g]

AWW YEAH SON! the "ivory8g cable tuck" in full effect :)

[spdracr]

Haha yessir. Now I wish we could use a shorter cable so we don't need to have long ass thing hiding behind the engine!

[Black8GV6]

Looks good, do you have the 6g72 TB on?

[Ivory8g]

Haha yessir. Now I wish we could use a shorter cable so we don't need to have long ass thing hiding behind the engine!

I said the same thing. I was like man can I cut this thing? LOL

[wetamup2k3g]

Ugh, I love that color on the valve cover. The pics aren't doing it justice, it's so vibrant!

Looking good Alex!

[spdracr]

Looks good, do you have the 6g72 TB on?

Thank u. I totally forgot that I had it. I'm installing it Wednesday! That's my goal.


I said the same thing. I was like man can I cut this thing? LOL

I wish lol


Ugh, I love that color on the valve cover. The pics aren't doing it justice, it's so vibrant!

Looking good Alex!

Thank u Greg. But that is the old valve cover. New one isn't on yet. Still gotta match radiator brackets and then install them all together. And then doing my other brembo sets and installing those so I don't have her sitting on jack stands.

[evo_powered_galant]

Decided to change my color scheme.

This is silver artery which is gonna be the base for the top coat.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130320_192246_zps18a51b6c.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130320_191808_zpsb6f2edd0.jpg
looks good, are you going to have other parts match?

[spdracr]

looks good, are you going to have other parts match?

Forgot to update this. That color was a base coat for my new color.

The final product!
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130321_152202_zps689b36b5.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130321_152249_zpsde0ec6ed.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/powdercoating/20130321_152234_zpsa6ec2cca.jpg

I will match my brembos. Rad support brackets and my new power steering reservoir.

[spdracr]

Haven't done much lately. I decided to make my own ground straps in hope to fix my misfiring issue.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/IMG_20130531_003022_zps1302f99f.jpg

I also ordered gas shocks for the hood. Got ones that uses hood hinge and fender bolt to mount so no drilling and no riveting. Ill post pics once I get them.

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[spdracr]

The ground straps helped tremendously!!! Voltage is solid and now the car pulls hard and smooth. My rom issue is gone and my revving issue is gone as well.

I installed 4 ground straps. One from the alternator the strut tower and one from the transmission to the stock grounding point like Brian suggested. I also added one from the back of the intake manifold to the firewall and one from the valve cover to the strut tower by the alternator. I did 2 pulls in 2nd and 3rd and I was able to redline each gear with no problem. No check engine light yet but I only took it around the corner. Thanks for the help guys.

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[DTP]

What lengths were those? I'm sure I could use some of those

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[spdracr]

I bought 10' long 8ga wire and just measured how long I needed each one to be and cut it to that length. All 4 were about 5' roughly. 5/16 wore terminal is what I used for all of them except the alternator bolt I used a 3/8 terminal.

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[spdracr]

Hood shocks arrived. Installation next week

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130608_110553_zps3ce7206d.jpg

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[Isaurio]

How much i need some

[spdracr]

$65 shipped. Came from Taiwan. Guy on ebay has great feedback about them. They don't need drilling and riveting. They use the hood hinge and a ball replaces a fender bolt. I'll post pics nice installed.

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[DTP]

Link?

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[spdracr]

Try this one

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=300908689978

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[CHICAGO_ONE]

nice! Definitely want to see how that works out

[spdracr]

Installed them today despite the fact that we had rain. It stopped for a lil bit so I jumped at the opportunity to install them.

Here is the hood bracket. It has a 4 way position slots so u can the best one for your car. This is the way it should sit so the shock gets tucked in and doesn't make the hold bulge up.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130610_190855_zps035dec34.jpg

Fender side, please don't mind the filth.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130610_190905_zpsddfb4d51.jpg

Both sides
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130610_191639_zps1fe2afea.jpg

Closeup of passenger side
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/20130610_191651_zps16364ecf.jpg

Plastic clip that holds the washer fluid hose in the fenders needs to be removed.

My impression about them: I've never used any hood shocks before so wasn't sure what to expect. U know they aren't top of the line but they r good. Open the hood and lift it up a lil bit and it will slowly finish on its own. I know the redline lifts up completely on its own so much have stronger shocks.

Overall I'm satisfied with them.

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[gallant]

Where did you put your battery?

[spdracr]

I've relocated it to the trunk few years back.

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[spdracr]

Retrofit coming soon. This shall be fun since I've never done one before.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Exterior/2013-06-24000441_zpse9b1957e.png

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[DTP]

Lemme know how that goes, mine is up next

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[spdracr]

Will do.

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[xd_01]

How far back will those acuators push the hood back. I want to my hood to open up honda style

[spdracr]

How far back will those acuators push the hood back. I want to my hood to open up honda style

Lil higher than the hood prop does. By Honda style u mean vertical like the older volvos did??

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[oakrdrs187]

He means straight up with no angle. It will have to be spaced, my dumbass
forced mine once and cracked the windshield.


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[gallant]

I would keep the stick for winter lol

[gallant]

Yes.. both talking about a 90° hood
By the looks of the picture it is not.
Easy fix. Finding the stopping point of the strut, (on the chrome part) mark, extend where your want, mark, then measure. Lets say its 4" from each mark (on the chrome part of the strut)
Measure 4" from original quarter panel bolt towards the windshield. Drill hole and score it. You have to feel for the right pressure you want to get the hood spot you want
Struts dont have the same strain when at an up-right position but like (oak) said put a stopper or you will have to replace a windshield cuz strut will push it pass the 90° angle

[spdracr]

Yes.. both talking about a 90° hood
By the looks of the picture it is not.
Easy fix. Finding the stopping point of the strut, (on the chrome part) mark, extend where your want, mark, then measure. Lets say its 4" from each mark (on the chrome part of the strut)
Measure 4" from original quarter panel bolt towards the windshield. Drill hole and score it. You have to feel for the right pressure you want to get the hood spot you want
Struts dont have the same strain when at an up-right position but like (oak) said put a stopper or you will have to replace a windshield cuz strut will push it pass the 90° angle

Forget about the dampers. U need to figure out the hood hinges and the hood itself cuz you will crack the windshield if opened too far back.

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[xd_01]

yea definetly don't want to replace a windshield but I thought it might be possible.

[spdracr]

yea definetly don't want to replace a windshield but I thought it might be possible.

My volvo used to do that but the design of the hood didn't go high into the fender by the windshield so that allowed it to open vertically. I'm assuming Hondas are the same way as well. It was definitely nice to be able to open it that far to have more room to work with the hood not being in the way.

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[gallant]

yea definetly don't want to replace a windshield but I thought it might be possible.

Anything is possible

[spdracr]

Anything is possible

Not without major alterations/modification and I don't believe that Bryan wanted to go that far just so he can have the hood open vertically.

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[xd_01]

^^ tru dat

[gallant]

Your right. I need a new shell. Mine has an accident under its belt

[6G72gearhead]

The only way I can think to very easily make the Galant hood open that far would be to make slide towards the front of the car when you first open it to give some gap between the hood and the windshield. Either that or a double hinge that will lift the hood up as it opens, to make the clearance.

[spdracr]

The only way I can think to very easily make the Galant hood open that far would be to make slide towards the front of the car when you first open it to give some gap between the hood and the windshield. Either that or a double hinge that will lift the hood up as it opens, to make the clearance.

Don't forget that the hood has pointy edges by the top fender area and those will hit the frame if it goes vertical which will damage the hood.

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[spdracr]

No real updates. Been working like crazy with no time to do anything.

Projectors are here. Ordered halos too.

Big plans coming soon. If everything goes as well as I hope then I'm gonna have some major updates next month.

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[Blue3000GTguy]

Haven't done much lately. I decided to make my own ground straps in hope to fix my misfiring issue.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Engine%20Bay/IMG_20130531_003022_zps1302f99f.jpg

I also ordered gas shocks for the hood. Got ones that uses hood hinge and fender bolt to mount so no drilling and no riveting. Ill post pics once I get them.

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I hate to be a bother, but could you post a little more in-depth about this mod? It sounds like a solid idea, and I'd really like to do it.
And I'm ordering a set of those shocks, that looks cool as hell.
Also, mmmm beige.

[spdracr]

I hate to be a bother, but could you post a little more in-depth about this mod? It sounds like a solid idea, and I'd really like to do it.
And I'm ordering a set of those shocks, that looks cool as hell.
Also, mmmm beige.

There isn't much to it really. Buy some 8ga wire and some copper terminals. Measure the length of each wire to your desired location then cut them. Either crimp the terminals or solder them. And heat shrink them. Different diameter terminals for different bolts.

There are a bunch of threads if u search Google that show best spots to install them. The most important is the alternator to firewall. I also added one on the tranny and on the name manifold and one on the valve cover.

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[spdracr]

Lil teaser of what's coming.

Emusa 38mm wastegate. Bought this for my volvo but sold that and kept this along with some ss lines and AN fittings.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/1350176190207_zps7d47b7af.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/1350176181290_zpsb7a2b405.jpg

Holset hy35
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/2013-08-05235822_zps95a6e730.png

I'll post pics of the rest of the stuff soon.

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[wetamup2k3g]

Forced Induction baby!! It's about to go down!

[spdracr]

Forced Induction baby!! It's about to go down!

Waited way too long lol I can't wait.

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[spdracr]

Had some times today so wanted to get something done.

Exhaust is out. Test fitted the manifold.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130818_125949_zpsbdf19fb1.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130818_153231_zpsd2ba5048.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130818_153213_zpseebc34c6.jpg

That's all for today to be continued next week :-)

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[Black8GV6]

Nice!!!

[spdracr]

did lil more work, ditched the idea of instlling the dsm 450cc injectors cuz i didnt wanna splice and wire the resistor box. got me a set of wrx 440cc injectors and ordered new seals for them.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101758_zpsab91a53d.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101758_zpsab91a53d.jpg.html)

if u are installing the evo fuel rail then u need to get shorted bolts. the original bolts are m8x2.25" i bought 1.75" and those were still long but they worked so i say get 1.5"

oh and i changed the engine bay color once again but this is the last time i change it lol

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101747_zpsd24646bb.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101747_zpsd24646bb.jpg.html)

i didn't snap any pics of the rail installed, i will next time im working on it

turbo and manifold and wastegate installed. radiator fan removed. ordered a slim fan

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_124344_zps054a72fa.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_124344_zps054a72fa.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140459_zpsacdb403c.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140459_zpsacdb403c.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140509_zpsacf2ed0f.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140509_zpsacf2ed0f.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_141810_zps075265e9.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_141810_zps075265e9.jpg.html)

[CHICAGO_ONE]

That manifold looks so nice

[spdracr]

That manifold looks so nice

thanks jon i hope it worked good considering its just an ebay manifold. two people have used it before so i have a good feeling about it :)

[greddy]

What's the plan for the LICP ?

[spdracr]

What's the plan for the LICP ?

Somehow I'm gonna make the stock evo one work for now until I'm able to make a custom one.

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[4g63lover]

so is that the "godspeed" T3 manifold on ebay?

[spdracr]

so is that the "godspeed" T3 manifold on ebay?

Lol yup that's the one.

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[spdracr]

so i have done some more work since then but didnt get many pics.

last week i installed the evo oil pan and pick up tube. and installed new crankshaft seal and oil pump cover gasket. and oil filter sandwich adapter
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130827_221141_zps80fc38f7.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130827_221141_zps80fc38f7.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130828_100414_zps865059b8.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130828_100414_zps865059b8.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130828_100442_zps52d41c84.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130828_100442_zps52d41c84.jpg.html)

installed evo9 fuel pump. pic shows galant and evo9 pump side by side
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130829_233740_zpse0c580d8.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130829_233740_zpse0c580d8.jpg.html)
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last night i installed the slim fan and power steering cooler. installed turbo return line and bolted down the manifold. installed the LICP and installed the lower timing cover.

i will take pics tomorrow and post them

[wetamup2k3g]

Damn, getting ready for MOD in a big way I see. Nice progress Alex!

[spdracr]

Damn, getting ready for MOD in a big way I see. Nice progress Alex!

Thanks man. My goal is to have it running in 20 days. So far everything is in order.

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[greddy]

why are you using a sandwich adapter? the evo oil filter housing already has several ports that can be used for gauge senders and feed lines. Are you planning on running an oil cooler of any sort?

[spdracr]

why are you using a sandwich adapter? the evo oil filter housing already has several ports that can be used for gauge senders and feed lines. Are you planning on running an oil cooler of any sort?

Because right now I'm on a tight budget. Couldn't find a used evo filter housing so got the sandwich adapter.

No I'm not using any coolers as of now.

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[spdracr]

decided to get a better clutch not instead of later

competition stage 2 clutch
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_224902_zps72b71753.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_224902_zps72b71753.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_224913_zps783de3ac.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_224913_zps783de3ac.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_233114_zps40ed9e6f.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130905_233114_zps40ed9e6f.jpg.html)

got my new crash bar that Stewi made, quality work by far.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100649_zps180f5769.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100649_zps180f5769.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100657_zps388e241e.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100657_zps388e241e.jpg.html)

installed the power steering cooler
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100706_zps3e56c55f.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130907_100706_zps3e56c55f.jpg.html)

didnt get around to take pics of the slin fan. also im doing a full SS clutch line. fittings should be here tomorrow so i will install that and bleed the clutch and working on doing a remote mount for the oil pressure sending unit.

my buddy already started on the exhaust, DP is almost done and the rest to come later.

[spdracr]

finished the turbo return line, and did a remote mount on the oil pressure sending unit

also did a one piece SS clutch line from the master to the slave, thanks to Brian for the info on it

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113539_zpsce9af259.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113539_zpsce9af259.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113547_zps2f41d32b.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113547_zps2f41d32b.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113603_zpsa05e30b9.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113603_zpsa05e30b9.jpg.html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113618_zps6f00bda5.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130913_113618_zps6f00bda5.jpg.html)0

[keith6110]

2g clutch line ftw =)

Looks great so far man!

[IVORY_G]

Wait, the master of powdercoating didn't powdercoat his new crashbar? LOL! I would have...

[spdracr]

2g clutch line ftw =)

Looks great so far man!

2g clutch line is way longer iirc. This is a 4an 40" line that I had laying around.



Wait, the master of powdercoating didn't powdercoat his new crashbar? LOL! I would have...

Lol sadly I can't now. Moved from one shop to another last week. Waiting n township to approve the electric permits or whatever permits that they didn't finish. So no powder coating until they're done. :(



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[IVORY_G]

Awww man :/

[spdracr]

getting closer

i just need to ditch the crash bar at this point in order to raise my IC up a bit since it flexes the bumper too far down

exhaust is getting finished this weekend hopefully and i just need to bleed the clutch and tighten up few bolts and such

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155843_zpsdd107149.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155843_zpsdd107149.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155826_zpsb0d6dad4.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155826_zpsb0d6dad4.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_170727_zpsaabbfddc.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_170727_zpsaabbfddc.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155858_zpsfbaf0934.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155858_zpsfbaf0934.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155851_zps3fe044a5.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130920_155851_zps3fe044a5.jpg.html)

[Black8GV6]

Looks good, too bad I can't see it in person, I can't make it to MOD :(

[IVORY_G]

I would highly advise you not to ditch your crashbar, way too risky

[spdracr]

I know. But the intercooler is way too low, tie is my only option until I either get another intercooler or make another crash bar.

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[8thLS6]

Nice work. Is there anyway you can "notch" the bumper on the back for more clearance?

[spdracr]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/28/8e9aqata.jpg

I need to trim a lot.

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[IVORY_G]

The pre-facelift bumper fits that IC, and most IC's a lot easier from what I've seen. There might be another way to make it work if you keep tinkering with it. Sacrificing your safety and the likelihood of that front end buckling in a crash without it is just not wise. I've seen it happen way too man times on here. Like Zobgels original G for instance... Low speed crash and the car was totaled.

[spdracr]

I know. I'm gonna see if we can use the original crash bar to fab something up.

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[greddy]

I cut my crash bar up to fit the evo IC it's not too bad. Just had it boxed in after it was cut

[spdracr]

I cut my crash bar up to fit the evo IC it's not too bad. Just had it boxed in after it was cut

Got pics?? Not many pics in your build showing the mounting.

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[spdracr]

Almost all done.

My buddy who starts my exhaust started dicking me around. Didn't touch it for two weeks straight after he fabbed the downpipe and the cat and the straight piece.

Big thanks to Mko who bailed me out. He came over with his welder on Sunday and banged it all out. Just need to finish the hangers and straighten up the muffler and weld the bungs for the sensors.

After that it's gauges and all done.

Just hope that Marc or isaurio come through with a tune to get it running.

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[spdracr]

Exhaust all welded up.
Dump tube is done
Wideband sensor installed.
Just need to wire up my gauges
Get some vacuum lines for the gauge and bov and a tune.
Ordering a new slave and gonna try to bleed the clutch again. Still no pressure in my pedal.

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[spdracr]

It's been a while. No updates and no photos.

Marc spent a couples of hours tonight editing my tunes and sending it to me. Big thanks to him. Initially my car was running too rich. Then we got it to mid 13s but the idle was too high. The car sounds really nice though.

Still need to adjust my clutch pedal and raise the rear a lil bit.

Few more days and I am hoping to be driving this baby to break the clutch in.

Pics soon I promise.

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[kylecanthurdle]

ohh man whatta teaseeee. we need vids too!

[spdracr]

Tomorrow I plan to drive it. We all know how that works out when u plan something lol. Videos won't be till I accumulate 500 miles on the clutch of course. But I will get a clip of the exhaust idling at least.

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[spdracr]

She runs. Very rough. But it runs.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/20/udabetas.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/20/7ameru5u.jpg

And my awesome color matched metal power steering reservoir.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/20/ube6u4ed.jpg

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[CHICAGO_ONE]

Looks good man!

[wetamup2k3g]

Looks good Alex!

[coconut]

Im so jealous!!! I want it!!! LOOKS AWSOME!!!!

[greddy]

Looks good but man is that turbo/radiator clearance close. What are you running for management again?

[spdracr]

did lil more work, ditched the idea of instlling the dsm 450cc injectors cuz i didnt wanna splice and wire the resistor box. got me a set of wrx 440cc injectors and ordered new seals for them.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101758_zpsab91a53d.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101758_zpsab91a53d.jpg.html)

if u are installing the evo fuel rail then u need to get shorted bolts. the original bolts are m8x2.25" i bought 1.75" and those were still long but they worked so i say get 1.5"

oh and i changed the engine bay color once again but this is the last time i change it lol

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101747_zpsd24646bb.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_101747_zpsd24646bb.jpg.html)

i didn't snap any pics of the rail installed, i will next time im working on it

turbo and manifold and wastegate installed. radiator fan removed. ordered a slim fan

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_124344_zps054a72fa.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_124344_zps054a72fa.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140459_zpsacdb403c.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140459_zpsacdb403c.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140509_zpsacf2ed0f.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_140509_zpsacf2ed0f.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_141810_zps075265e9.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20130825_141810_zps075265e9.jpg.html)


Looks good but man is that turbo/radiator clearance close. What are you running for management again?

Here's an old pic. Clearance is plenty there.

I'm on stock ecu for now.

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[Rodriguez]

Looks like its going well man, is that oil pan custom fitted with the return line or can you buy it like that?

[spdracr]

Looks like its going well man, is that oil pan custom fitted with the return line or can you buy it like that?

It's an evo oil pan and the return line I made.

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[gallant]

waiting on the video clip

[spdracr]

waiting on the video clip

No video for a while. Still need to get it running right and break the clutch in.

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[gallant]

Tomorrow I plan to drive it. We all know how that works out when u plan something lol. Videos won't be till I accumulate 500 miles on the clutch of course. But I will get a clip of the exhaust idling at least.

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You promised idling! Lol

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[spdracr]

You promised idling! Lol

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Lol I'll get that

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[8thLS6]

Nice details under the hood

[4g63lover]

How do you like that manifold? I might run the same one since I'm doing a half radiator Anyway.

[spdracr]

Nice details under the hood

Thanks man its still work in progress. More stuff to be done.



How do you like that manifold? I might run the same one since I'm doing a half radiator Anyway.

I like it. Clearance from starter is awesome beatd using two spacers with the evo turbo. And I was able to squeeze a 3" downpipe without much hassle.


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[OMEGA PHX]

How do you like that manifold? I might run the same one since I'm doing a half radiator Anyway.


I like it. Clearance from starter is awesome beatd using two spacers with the evo turbo. And I was able to squeeze a 3" downpipe without much hassle.

It's a pretty good manifold as spdracr said and it solves the starter clearance issue, I just wish the runners were a little bigger for better flow.

[spdracr]

Didn't underrated say he ran around 400hp out of it??

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[4g63lover]

Brandon has an Evo specific manifold on his car. I don't think he's ever ran this one. I remember he ran a cast dsm, a Megan tubular, and his current Evo tubular.

[spdracr]

Brandon has an Evo specific manifold on his car. I don't think he's ever ran this one. I remember he ran a cast dsm, a Megan tubular, and his current Evo tubular.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/23/u8y3e7uz.jpg

This is pic was posted by Brandon before. I saved it a while back. Can't remember what thread it was in.

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[4g63lover]

I stand corrected Brandon did have this manifold. I'm contemplating it just making sure it will be efficient enough on my setup for my goals.

[spdracr]

I stand corrected Brandon did have this manifold. I'm contemplating it just making sure it will be efficient enough on my setup for my goals.

What is your goal??

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[spdracr]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/25/bazuhe6u.jpg

This should be interesting.

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[CHICAGO_ONE]

Looks like fun! Love soldering. As long as you know what's what. Haha


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[spdracr]

I hate soldering. I don't even think I know how to solder properly lol got some pointers Jon??

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[DEADEYES]

Use flux.

[Black8GV6]

Put shrink wrap on first, twist wires together neatly, warm the wires up with the tip of the soldering iron, touch the solder wire to the solder iron, apply neatly, don't inhale the fumes, let joint cool, give the wires a little tough to make sure the joint is good, slide the heat shrink over the joint, apply heat to the wrap ( i use a lighter, some use the iron but I don't know how to) and done. Hold the soldering iron like a pen and only the tip of the iron is the sweet spot.

[spdracr]

I'm soldering wires to pins. Not wires to wires.

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[GalantES-2001]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSJGnDHKFQ8

[Galantman03]

Don't solder to pins, crimp pins on. Don't use flux, use flux cored solder.

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[spdracr]

Don't solder to pins, crimp pins on. Don't use flux, use flux cored solder.

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What do u mean crimp pins on??

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[spdracr]

Started with this
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/6esezena.jpg

5 hours later I got this
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/6ehujepe.jpg

Now it's almost 6am and I have a long day ahead of me. Time to get some sleep.


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[spdracr]

The harness works. Flashed an evo rom that was given to me by 01galant01 and Marc verified it is a good one for me to use to get me to sort out my issues.

I have an idle issue. I think my iac is bad. I also have a camshaft sensor code.

Ordered a new iac. New cam reluctor. And NGK spark plugs so I can run the proper plugs.

Next on the list is a shorter intercooler to allow me to run my crash bar.

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[kylecanthurdle]

The harness works. Flashed an evo rom that was given to me by 01galant01 and Marc verified it is a good one for me to use to get me to sort out my issues.

I have an idle issue. I think my iac is bad. I also have a camshaft sensor code.

Ordered a new iac. New cam reluctor. And NGK spark plugs so I can run the proper plugs.

Next on the list is a shorter intercooler to allow me to run my crash bar.

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are you running an evo ecu? iicr youve gotta use the evo cam reluctor or else youll get a crank/cam correlation code if you stick with the stock sohc reluctor. ive got an extra one when i was gonna boost my sohc.

[spdracr]

Eclipse ecu. Needed the newer galant reluctor. Evo reluctor is needed for the head swap. I don't think the evo reluctor will read right on the sohc

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[spdracr]

Reluctor installed. New v6 iac installed. God bless ebay, brand new iac for $35 shipped. Car idles better.

Still have two o2 sensor codes with the evo ecu. So I ordered two replacement o2 sensors. Waiting for those. Hopefully that resolves my codes. Once that's all resolved I'll reassemble the interior and order my new IC hopefully so I can use a crash bar and be able to drive it without worrying about not having a crash bar.

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[kylecanthurdle]

Reluctor installed. New v6 iac installed. God bless ebay, brand new iac for $35 shipped. Car idles better.

Still have two o2 sensor codes with the evo ecu. So I ordered two replacement o2 sensors. Waiting for those. Hopefully that resolves my codes. Once that's all resolved I'll reassemble the interior and order my new IC hopefully so I can use a crash bar and be able to drive it without worrying about not having a crash bar.

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make sure the drill is going clockwise when you drill the crashbar for the new IC. just a heads up =P

[spdracr]

make sure the drill is going clockwise when you drill the crashbar for the new IC. just a heads up =P

Dude how do you still remember that?? Lmao. I won't be doing any drilling since I have a custom crash bar made by stewi and it already has mounting holes with acorn nuts welded in place.

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[spdracr]

Not much has been done to the car. So busy with school and weather isn't helping.

Was fighting the codes I have after the ecu swap. I talked to a tuner who had me send him a log and he said the o2 sensors were good and the rom was causing my codes.

I'm getting a tune shortly then I should be able to put the dashboard back together and drive it around to break the clutch in.

I bought this for my tune. Just need a filter for this giant 4" opening!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/3esazuhe.jpg

Then gonna do some cosmetic stuff to get it to where I want it to be.

Ordered few things for it that is on the way. I have a week off from school next week. Hoping to get stuff done on both cars. We'll see how that goes.

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[spdracr]

got tephra V7 flashed tonight. o2 codes are still pending. the tuner said that the o2 sensors are functioning properly. he is gonna take a look and see if he can spot something in the ROM. and if not im either gonna go trace wires again while the car is running to see if the heater circuits are good or he is gonna turn them off for me.

otherwise the car's afr at idle is 14.5

tomorrow im installing the evo maf and and evo map sensors and gonna log it again and send him the logs to fine tune it.

should be hopefully driving it soon.

[8thLS6]

Hopefully you can drive it soon...assuming us east coast people will get a break from snow lol

[spdracr]

Been tuning the car for the last 3 days. Almost all done and ready to drive it. Still fine tuning the rom at idle.

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[spdracr]

Took it out for a drive. Car is running too rich on half throttle. Logged the car for a while and sent the logs to my tuner. If I don't hit boost I'm fine. That turbo spools fast and LOUD!!! I can't wait until I get it all tuned and break the clutch in so I can get it on the dyno.

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[Black8GV6]

Awesome, I bet it felt good

[spdracr]

I wish I can say it did. Still need some more fine tuning. And need to do a boost leak test. It was hard driving it without hitting boost and once I hit boost it bogged down and I had to feather the gas pedal. My tuner is good I'll most likely have another tune tomorrow morning. But tomorrow we r getting rain and snow and I'm not driving it in this weather. It will have to wait.

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[Isaurio]

Advice #1. Start with a Stock evo ROM. tephra V7 is heavily modified. There is no Tephra mod that has not been adjusted beyond Stock values. This ROM is for evos that want more from their heavy mods and need more ECUFlash and tuning experience to understand what the mods and maps does. keep it simple.

Stock Evo rom is all you need for breaking. Ones you have it tune. you could switch back to the tehphra if you want extra mod. All you need is transfer over the fuel and timing maps. idle if was adjusted.

[spdracr]

well where do i start ?

i went to do a boost leak test and couldnt build pressure in the lines. looked around and saw that the compressor housing came loose because the snap ring never seated properly which was my fault. took the turbo off to inspect it and saw this

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140402_163148_zpslkm1ab3p.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140402_163148_zpslkm1ab3p.jpg.html)

ordered a new wheel and new rebuild kit to rebuild the turbo since its apart and coated the compressor housing.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140420_004828_zpsgkg00all.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140420_004828_zpsgkg00all.jpg.html)

noticed that the wheels werent spinning freely like they should. at closer inspection and with the help from Chris (Galanttuner10) i found out that there was some gouging at the housing where the piston ring seals the the housing and was causing it to bind.

after some research i found a brand new center housing and i bought and just received it two days ago. in the mean time i ceramic coated my downpipe, manifold and hotside

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122403_zps006dafsl.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122403_zps006dafsl.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122250_zpsfbblueh9.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122250_zpsfbblueh9.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122336_zpsnmi13vzp.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140413_122336_zpsnmi13vzp.jpg.html)

and here is the new housing

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/spdracr83/Turbo%20Parts/20140429_110145_zps6skxp8wi.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/spdracr83/media/Turbo%20Parts/20140429_110145_zps6skxp8wi.jpg.html)

[kylecanthurdle]

sweet jeebus, look at that spatter on the o2/wideband bung. couldnt have cleaned that up before you cerakoted it?

[spdracr]

sweet jeebus, look at that spatter on the o2/wideband bung. couldnt have cleaned that up before you cerakoted it?

Didn't think about it till later lol but I wrapped it so u can barely see it anymore.

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[Galantman03]

lol i thought the same thing. FOR THE LOVE THAT IS PURE AND HOLY!
MAKE SURE THE SNAP RINGS SNAPS LIKE A LITTLE BIOTCH INTO PLACE THIS TIME
EDIT: YAY! WE CAN RIGHT IN CAPS LOCK. TIME TO TROLL...

[spdracr]

The compressor housing was painted in some stupid thick paint. This time I got it. Definitely seated it right when I tested it with the bad housing.

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[keith6110]

Rough ride so far man. Hope when everything's back together, it's smooth as silk!

[spdracr]

Not even upset that I just spent all this money to fix it. I just wanna drive it already so we can finish tuning in lol I'm so swamped with school work and midterms it's gonna have to wait a bit.

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[mko]

is the turbine housing split in two or is it a single?

[spdracr]

is the turbine housing split in two or is it a single?

It's not divided.

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[Silvertune]

Which turbine housing is that exactly?

[spdracr]

Which turbine housing is that exactly?

Hy35w stock turbine housing.

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[Silvertune]

Boy people don't kid when they say that thing is tiny. Lol.

[spdracr]

9cm2 is big enough for my car.

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[spdracr]

Rebuilt the turbo. Ceramic coated the hot parts and wrapped the downpipe.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/e9u6u9e5.jpg

Arp ss manifold studs
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/6eby6uvu.jpg

Installing the turbo. Changing the oil pan gasket. Those wheels are there temp until the wheels get back from coating.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/se2yjyza.jpg

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[SNWFLK]

Nice!

[wetamup2k3g]

You know you wanna rock those wheels permanent Alex lol!

Car is coming along nicely!

[spdracr]

You know you wanna rock those wheels permanent Alex lol!

Car is coming along nicely!

I'm not gonna lie u do like this color. But I already did the whole bay I'm red and my calipers too. Red calipers with teal wheels isn't a great combo lol.

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[Armycoug]

Here you go you know you want to go complete baller status with these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIP-BEIGE-INTERIOR-SLIDABLE-MESH-INTERLOCK-PRIVACY-WINDOW-CURTAIN-SUNSHADE-COVER-/310990424623?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2010%7CModel%3AGalant&hash=item4868794a2f&vxp=mtr

[spdracr]

Here you go you know you want to go complete baller status with these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIP-BEIGE-INTERIOR-SLIDABLE-MESH-INTERLOCK-PRIVACY-WINDOW-CURTAIN-SUNSHADE-COVER-/310990424623?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2010%7CModel%3AGalant&hash=item4868794a2f&vxp=mtr

Lol I'll pass!

Spent more time on it today. Installed the crash bar and the new intercooler. Installed the bumper and didn't need any trimming.

Also installed my custom tags.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/8y5a2yve.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/gydudu9u.jpg

Took it for a spin and blew one of couplers in the intercooler off. Definitely built some boost. Need to tighten everything up and try it again.

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[Black8GV6]

:038: Yay, I'll have to fly to NJ to get some gopro action, don't trust the mail with that thing.

[spdracr]

:038: Yay, I'll have to fly to NJ to get some gopro action, don't trust the mail with that thing.

That's what insurance is for lol. They lose it, they pay for it.

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[Galantman03]

looks legit! did you not do a boost test?

[spdracr]

looks legit! did you not do a boost test?

No it was 10pm already and neighbor really loves calling the cops for any noise at night. Wasn't planning on taking it out but I changed my mind.

A third gear pull blew the couple on the intercooler on the driver side.

I'll do a test tomorrow and make sure the system can hold 40 psi or so and then go from there.

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[Galantman03]

leak test with a bike pump is really quiet....
































and it won't work LMAO

[spdracr]

Lol I'm gonna leak test it with a tire pump since I don't have a compressor here! It better work. At least this one isn't a bicycle pump lol

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[mko]

why 40psi when you only gonna boost 12-15psi?

[Galantman03]

why not? He'll never have to worry about boost leaks lol
but really you don't have to

[spdracr]

I guess 25psi then.

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[spdracr]

I'll leave this here.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/epanuhyz.jpg

I took this with flash and it blurred out the plate but I like how it shows the aggressiveness of the car.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/eqevydan.jpg


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[coconut]

Shes creepin!!!! Ready to prance up on ya!!

[spdracr]

Engine bay as it sits right now.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/30/egubymap.jpg

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[2002BlackDragon]

Sexy!

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[coconut]

Beautiful!!! Nice job!!

[spdracr]

Thanks guys. Just need to drive it again. It's been a while.

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[Galantman03]

^no doubt, I know that feeling all to well....

[2002BlackDragon]

Me too. I miss having a Galant.

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[spdracr]

She drives. I took it out. I feel a slight miss while cruising. Gonna change the plugs and go with a smaller gap and see if that helps. Still need to install the knock sensor since I broke my last one lol.

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[Galantman03]

and how did you break it? lol

[spdracr]

Trying to install it from under the car with an adjustable wrench. Can't fit a 27mm wrench on it since it's a huge wrench. I'm gonna cut a slot in my 27mm socket to make it like an oxygen sensor socket so I can install it without breaking it again.

Broke the wire from the rear of the sensor.

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[spdracr]

Decided to take it to the car wash next town and just get the fluids running through the engine. She runs and drives good. Slight miss while cruising. Gonna install new plugs with a smaller gap and get some more logs and get the tuner to finish tuning it. Just waiting to install the knock sensor. Still breaking the clutch in.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/pepava3u.jpg

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[Galantman03]

nice plate lol i think mine is going to say EVO LOL

[spdracr]

Lame!! U can do better than that lol

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[Galantman03]

idk i forgot my good idea and I didn't write it down

[spdracr]

Look up our conversation on Facebook. It's in there somewhere lol

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[Blue3000GTguy]

2slo4u?

[spdracr]

2slo4u?

Actually 2slow4u is gonna be for my daily. He had something else he wanted to do.

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[Blue3000GTguy]

Thought about putting "Zombie" on my totaled car.

[8thLS6]

Sitting here actually trying to sound it out to see if it would make sense..but what about eve who..like your questioning, like what evo lol. Guess it would add even more insult to injury that its a girls name

[Blue3000GTguy]

If you lived in a state with no front tag requirement, you could get a replica tag made up that said "Evo Lol" and have your actual tag "Eve Who". Or vice-versa.
I still want a matching pair of Galants with the tags "Deja" and "Vu".

[8thLS6]

Pretty good idea. Would never work for me though. A- I live in VA so front tag is a must. B- I have nothing for an evo, though you would think I do considering how much they messwith me. I get more attention from evos, subies, and bmws than I do civics..yet I stand better chance against civics lol (unless boosted)

[spdracr]

Mounted the grille finally. Tow hook cover is next.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/9atadyqa.jpg

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[2002BlackDragon]

Lookin good!

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[spdracr]

Lookin good!

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Thank you. I'm happy that I have a grille again.


Did some other work tonight. Still more work to do before it's done.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/ugesejyv.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/a6y6upyq.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/e8ejuza8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/u3ygupy7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/a8yru2yg.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/u6esu8en.jpg

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[4g63lover]

Are these projectors the one that just clips onto the existing light bowls?

[spdracr]

Are these projectors the one that just clips onto the existing light bowls?

Yes the morimoto mini h1. They use a screw built into them to secure to the housing.

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[2002BlackDragon]

Damn!

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[4g63lover]

Umm... Link? C'mon!!

[spdracr]

Umm... Link? C'mon!!

The is the mini h1 which basically uses an h1 hid kit
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/components/projectors/bi-xenon-morimoto-mini-h1-6-0-projectors.html#.U8qeEUAQFCw

they also have the d2s mini. i havent compared the d2s to the h1 but im assuming it should work with minor modification.