Nice parts, cant wait to see the finished product!
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Nice parts, cant wait to see the finished product!
I see Phizz being close to finishing his AWD swap I decided to update this thread. I have done much work to the Galant by sitting on the sofa and watching TV.
Well finally I did work on the car.
Yesterday, the pedals got installed and new master clutch cylinder. Took care of the driveshaft misalignment issue - it now sits on straight. I have the carpet waiting here and bunch of other small things to go in the car.
My next project is to put the mock up block back in, install a DOHC head on it and do the wiring harness.
Pics
I just found some good shape rear bench seats. It came off a S model which didnt come with arm rest and the metal backing. The seats are very light.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0067.jpg
The engine bay hasnt changed although Im going to pick up an engine tomorrow. I found a 97 engine with 95k on it for $210, not bad at all. It will get Eagle rods and Evo 10 pistons.
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Also found some Eclipse gr2s with stock springs. The assembly is already 1 inch shorter and it should go lower under the weight of the car. Now I need to find some rear shocks and springs.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0071.jpg
how are you going to do that setup? evo x pistons went to a 23mm pin correct? boring rods is around 200 bucks. also, the stock bore size is 86mm for the 10s so did you get 20 over pistons which are 86.5 stock for our bore? interesting concept as they arent forged either
i got quoted $200 for the wrist pin bore fix and balancing the assembly. You got the sizing right - they have to be .5mm over and they go for 67 bucks each. It doesnt matter they are not forged, the car will be daily driven at 20 psi on hx35. Nothing these pistons can handle. But hey if i get a deal on forged pistons I most def will use forged pistons
well all that means is later on you can use evo x forged pistons. interesting innovative thought. look forward to seeing it, i also like how the evo xs use full floating pistons.
I got the motor today, and I had a bit of a problem in the yard. Since it was a SOHC motor and I dont need another SOHC heaad, I went and asked if they would sell me just the block for less. No good - block or entire engine for $200. Well I went and found an 1g and pulled the head off it, slapped it on the block and done deal.
Started taking the engine apart - balance shaft's teeth were shredded and the water pump was shot. Just on time for the 95k mile and proly very little maintenance.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0073.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0072.jpg
And A few pics from when i was getting the car ready for MOD 2012 that I missed.
Freshly detailed:
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http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0057.jpg
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0056.jpg
I thought we were supposed to go get that engine together. U never told me when!!
Whats the benefit of the EVO x pistons besides price?
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Originally Posted by spdracr
I knew you re busy during the weekend and this is when i have off, so it was kind of...i didnt wanna bother you.
But you can tell me when you're available cuz I have stuff from the new engine that need powder.
they can handle 20-25 psi of boost. I just dont know if they come with wrist pins or not. If they dont then I might just get forged pistons againQuote:
Originally Posted by mrg7243
Ah makes senseQuote:
Originally Posted by mko
[QUOTE=mko;768682]I got the motor today, and I had a bit of a problem in the yard. Since it was a SOHC motor and I dont need another SOHC heaad, I went and asked if they would sell me just the block for less. No good - block or entire engine for $200. Well I went and found an 1g and pulled the head off it, slapped it on the block and done deal.
funny,you just got to play their game and it looks like you scored big on that one.
I'm not that busy hit me up and let me know when u wanna come byQuote:
Originally Posted by mko
New bumper huh?
damn look at you man! car looks sick!
Not really, Ive had it for over 2 years now. You need more TGC time.Quote:
Originally Posted by mysticj
Thanks bro. Good to see 8g members reading my thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivory8g
did you ever come up with a solution for the side skirt caps? does a lot of debris go in the gap?
For sure bro. I always read your thread haha. TGC creepin.Quote:
Originally Posted by mko
^^+1. I'm 8G all day, but dope Galant is dope no matter the gen! I read all the builds, I just have no familiarity whatsoever with anything not 8G.
Bingo. I feel bad at times cuz i don't know much of anything on the 7g.Quote:
Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g
Agreed! LOL
8g/7g same shit, just inverted 180* lol
Well here's more.
I ordered and already got the wrong main bearings. Now Ill have an extra set for the red G. For whoever cares, the 96 and later 7g uses split bearing style just like 8g, 97-99 DSM and Evo 8-9.
I was surprised to see no oil leaking from the main seal.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0079.jpg
It took me exactly 5 min to remove the pilot bearing. I used some grease and the back part of 3/8 extension, tabbed it a few times and it came out.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0080.jpg
Its all out waiting to get washed.
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Most of the work on the block is done. The balance shafts were deleted, honed the walls and resurfaced the deck top.
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/.../Photo0082.jpg
97-98 7gs used the thrust washer style bearings. My 96 was made late in the year and is flange not thrust washers. According to Mitsu after 1/3/97 7gs went to the thrust washer style.
A little teaser to what the interior is going to look like:
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Looking good man!
Tan leather door inserts would look good with what you got going on. I know in your other thread you had the question about that, now that I can see what you're going with, I'd do that. Looks great BTW!
That looks awsome chris. did you use paint or dye?
Thanks guys! Believe me I try hard.
The plastics are painted and the carper is dyed.
dash? dyed?
Nice! Interior reminds me of the JDM 8G's...
Damn coming out nice! Keep up the good work
I'm loving the color combo!
Thanks guys! Here's my last creation
http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_7463-1.jpg
Looks great! Love the build
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that has come up real good!
any details on the carpet dye? i want to dye my black carpet, red.