I think thats why I didn't go with regular pins because I know I would forget to pin it. Plus with my aerocatch latches I can see when they aren't down.
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I think thats why I didn't go with regular pins because I know I would forget to pin it. Plus with my aerocatch latches I can see when they aren't down.
I personally like the aerocatch latches too.
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I like the pins because they were easy to install and they have that old school hot rod look. Right after the accident I immediately though, it wouldnt have happened if I used the aerocatch pins.
On another note, I figured out the fuel pressure issue. The grommet that you find on top of the fuel pump in the fuel pump hanger had ripped. Ordered that from STM so I just have to wait for it to come in. I also bought an Aeromotive FPR for peace of mind (more like misdiagnosis honestly haha)
I also scheduled a windshield appointment for Wednesday.
No love lost bro. Don't beat yourself up over it
Damn bro, so much win going on. Car is looking great, too bad the hood messed up the progress though. I wish I had the balls to just go shopping for turbo parts, but I need a gas saver.
Everything looks great, even your evo with the new shoes
An evo is much wider :p
Yeah I know, Just feel terrible. Especially for my painter. He's in love with BabyG. So far it looks like a windshield and hinges. My painter thinks he can fix the hood. If not, I guess Im gonna go ahead and buy that monster on ebay.Quote:
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Thank you! My gas saver is my Lancer! hahaQuote:
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Thank you! I get this a lot believe it or not. haha Though, it is only a Lancer. A DE at that! it gets 40 mpg if I am driving normally and I can average 28-30 if I am driving like a lunatic. I drive her slammed all year round and haul about 300 lbs of tools in the trunk along with my 12" sub and box.Quote:
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I actually bought one of those monster hoods and then canceled my order. I asked the seller if I had to have the hood pins cuz I thought it might look to raced out for what i got under the hood, the guy explains to me the possibility of what happened to you happening... And that was the deal breaker I knew my dumbass would forget sooner or later... wow that sucks... eventually I want to paint the car hematite when I do that I will go for the hood.. hang a reminder in my rearview or something, lol
Arrgh you know I don't know why I didnt catch that lol. I guess for some reason I thought you had a 8g and an evo like Ivory. Thanks for the need correction fellas, lancer looks slightly more compact which should have stood out to me.
I guess I got caught up in the wheels lol
A quick pic from Instagram. I still have to grab the camera from my dad. Got the hood ziptie stitched so I can atleast cover the motor when I drive her. Going to get her tuned next Saturday and will most likely get a Monster hood ordered and painted by MOD.
Drives and idles a wee bit rich, but its nothing a tune wont fix. Also just waiting on a new IAT sensor. Hit 3psi today and she started MOVING!!! I got super excited for saturday to say the least haha.
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whats the difference between the Aerocatch and regular hood pins? Ive never had either or but might need them one day.
Looks good Jigz! lol started moving huh? Accidently hit 3psi huh... smh lol
Way better as I got rid of my entire hood latch assembly, as I can lock my hood closed with my aerocatch. The main benefit to me is I can see when my hood isn't latched because the latch is physically up as I can see it from sitting in the drivers seatQuote:
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It's so beautiful! Did you cut the grille to make it like a zenki style? I'm actually working on one too for the JDM front lol
Was that prior to the hood getting messed up? Or am I missing something?
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Thanks guys and yes Jared haha. The last picture is with the hood messed up
Guzm4n it's a nifty r grille
Ran into some issues at the tune. Babyg had developed a "knock" during high RPM. Drained the oil and found no metal. My tuner is suspicious of the balance shaft bearings (should've deleted) so he's got her now and is deleting the balance shafts. Once we get her back to healthy we will try and get her on the rollers once again. Slight set back and hopefully we can get her back sooner than later. It's been a battle since the first start up, I'm hoping it's all worth it once it's all said and done.
Man that sucks, I hope it works out for ya.
Thanks. She fights me everytime I have something scheduled. Once she's running 100% I don't think I'm doing much for a while!
sitting at the Boostin Performance open house.
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Getting tuned tomorrow
I'm really sad that I missed the open house... BabyG is looking good. Can't wait to see how much power she puts down.
BabyG lookin so fine! Damn
Im liking the blue with the silver. Your car is fresh man.
I cant catch a break. BabyG is down for the count. Popped the HG on the dyno and turbo is blown as well (Bought used after a rebuild, I am guessing it was a bad rebuild). Got the motor back together and running but the turbo is donezo. I'm pretty discouraged at this point but dont count her out just yet. We might disappear for a couple months (I have to recover from all the money I just threw into a bonfire) but we will be back.
Side note: anyone doing a DOHC swap, be cautious with using the OEM 4g64 head gasket. I bought mine straight from Mitsu and it was too thin. The noise we were chasing actually ended up being the tops of the pistons slamming into the head. Luckily, the Wisecos have some deep valve reliefs and no valves were damaged. The damage to the head was minimal and the motor is now back together quiet as can be. (used the Cometic 4g63/64 head gasket) So BE CAREFUL with the OEM head gasket. It might not be the right head gasket for this set-up.
dude.... :(
Well that sucks. You cannot catch a break, damn. Well, at least the motor is good, so that's a slight break.
That's tuff Jigz, I hope you get it sorted out and not give up. I know some times it makes you wanna throw in the towel.
Ouch man. Like XD said, just don't give up. As you planned, take a break. Recover. Gather your thoughts and plan the comeback with a fresh mentality. Time to focus on the little things.
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Nooooooo! Fawk. I definitely know how it is man. Just want to finally enjoy the countless man hours and being a slave to the car and you just can't. Keep your head up. We'll be here waiting for yah.
I'm curious to ask. Is the Oem gasket an MLS gasket??
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Yes the OEM gasket is an MLS. But it is way too thin for my set-up. It could be part how much they took off the head and block but for my motor it didnt have enough room.
Makes sense. I know the cometic is thicker. Now I wonder how much thicker is the felpro compared to Oem.
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I was speaking to Brandon and he is using the felpro. Apparently it's the same thickness as the cometic.
I'm my. Search I was only able to find the cometic 87 or 87.5 bore. No standard bore. Did u get the 87mm??
It's good to know that Brandon is using the felpro. That's what I planned on using.
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I have the 87mm
Depending on if my wife goes for it, I may be able to get her driving before this seasons over if I can find a evo9 turbo with a 10.5 hotside for the cheap.
I know someone with an evo8 turbo for cheap. Tight shaft. No play. I sold it to him and he never used it. Something to get u by for now.
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How much? Will it come with the j pipe?
Yes. I'll give u the details on Facebook.
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