MKO's AWD/Turbo/DOHC/5 Speed Project

**RedLine DOHC** · 10-27-2009, 08:08 PM

just shut it hard then huh?

**mko** · 10-30-2009, 07:09 PM

Ok guys, Pictures thruout the thread are dead. Theyll be back on the 6th. Meanwhile, ill be posting thru my new Photobucket account

**mko** · 10-30-2009, 08:34 PM

It took about 3 hours of work today - put everything together. Im happy with the results.

The marks do not match at relaxed position. I wonder why?

Final result

**RedLine DOHC** · 10-31-2009, 01:31 AM

the exhaust cam roles like 10 degrees off, if i remember right because of the valve spring on I think the #3 cylinder...

**DOHCstunr** · 10-31-2009, 01:39 PM

once you set the timing, the marks will line up fine. The fact that they don't line up is a good thing. Makes it easier to set the timing. That's why yiu put the belt on a 1/2 tooth off. Once its tensioned the belt draws the marks together.

**mko** · 10-31-2009, 02:02 PM

You mean half a tooth the way it is now, or I have to turn the exhaust cam half a tooth past the intake mark to the right

**Galant306m** · 10-31-2009, 02:43 PM

i recommend once you get the head on and the timing set, rotate the engine a couple time and check the torque on the cam cap bolts. you will be suppressed when you do.

**mko** · 10-31-2009, 03:03 PM

Yeah, i was gonna do that since im reusing the old bolts. If they were new the torque spec is 14-16 lbs

**Galant306m** · 10-31-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by mko

Yeah, i was gonna do that since im reusing the old bolts. If they were new the torque spec is 14-16 lbs

yea even if they where know i would still recommend it just because of the spring tension on the cams, i checked mine and a couple where loose had to re torque them.

**mko** · 10-31-2009, 04:39 PM

If you start from the caps in the middle and work your way out, by the time you get the most outer ones, the middle ones will become loose. I went over all of them like 3 times, they should be good

**mko** · 11-17-2009, 03:34 PM

5 psi pull

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

Walk around

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0dCO5BLGfE

**Galant306m** · 11-17-2009, 06:55 PM

Now do a 15psi pull please.

**phizzalot** · 11-17-2009, 07:12 PM

nice pull :) wsuip with ur inter cooler did you paint it black? side mount?

**mko** · 11-17-2009, 07:18 PM

yeah its flat black and its a fmic

**Ivory8g** · 11-18-2009, 11:33 AM

Flat black fmic ftw son!

**mko** · 11-29-2009, 01:45 PM

IDK what is wrong with this car. Now I cant boost much. It goes to 2 psi max. I even bypassed the MBC and ran the line from the j-pipe to wastegate and still the same. My girlfriend filled me up with 87 while I was paying inside the gas station, I hope this is why i cant boost.

I still have the hiccup and it gets no better. Ive tried everything possible. My AFRs are normal, but my spark plugs are white. It acts like a post MAS leak, but Ive checked it all.

Im about to put my stock MAS and just run the SAFC.

Im open to any suggestions

**RedLine DOHC** · 11-29-2009, 02:05 PM

hot side crack?

**97dsmturbogalant** · 12-02-2009, 12:00 PM

found this for you if your interested....
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443...iew&ad=1818712
runs great and has new clutch. IT IS A GS. CALLED AND VERIFYED. Is willing to take 650.