Evo X upgrades

[slowbubblecar]

The one thing that I could use help with is the fuel system install. If anyone wanted to offer help or even just lend out some garage space in the next week or two then that'd be much appreciated. I sent out a feeler to Shawn (simulatedwood) on that already since I know he has a nice space.

BlaqOPs double-pump carrier/controller & vacuum hose/Boomba fuel rail.
Manley rods & JE pistons (Shane wasn't keen on this. Buschur says drop-in is fine).
Cosworth MX1 cams and valve springs
Full Race mani/BB-X turbo
Boomba 75mm throttle body & teflon intake gasket
Boomba motor mounts
Boomba catch can (might get a second one. need to find a filter for venting)
Test pipe
AMS intake
Vibrant boost distribution block (still need to figure out fittings & lines for this)

Longer term:
PLX gauges, A-pillar pod, Knocklite.

I'm having Shane bid out the install right now. If DB doesn't do the job then I'll talk to RS.

I'd just like to do the fueling myself since it is wiring and vacuum line, not rocket science...just need to figure out everything that I need and find a place to do it.

I have garage space you could use to work on it if needed. It isn't heated, but it is free. PM me if you are not able to find a better/heated space.

[mlomker]

I have garage space you could use to work on it if needed. It isn't heated, but it is free. PM me if you are not able to find a better/heated space.

Thanks! Shawn offered up some space. Can't wait to see his garage...says he has a lift and everything. Must be sweet!

I had a rough day as far as the car stuff goes. I've been stressed since this thing got way more expensive than I ever planned. Lately it seems like half the shit I buy is wrong! I order some vacuum hose and fittings and then I get it and realize it's too big or whatever. I have so much brand new crap that I have no use for.

Shane also questioned my use of Arp head studs and Cosworth head gasket today. Of course I want to do stuff right but I bought that stuff six weeks ago so I'd lose big bucks reselling it--it's too late to return it. That's the kinda stuff that's pissing me off now because I'm *so* running out of money. haha.

[Murlo26]

^dude i know how you feel.

I am broke as a joke. CREDIT CARDS ftw I guess...I hate to carry a balance but the way my shit is turning out it is going to happen.

[turbotalon1g]

yeah looks like it.

[goodhart]

Researching before buying FTW.

[mlomker]

CREDIT CARDS ftw I guess

haha. Technically I haven't dipped into credit but before I bought this car I had a savings account well into the five figures. Gone.

Researching before buying FTW.

Tough to argue with that. A lot of things are opinion. A lot of things on a new car (like the X) nobody knows at all. Is it adequate to use DW1000's on a double-pump to max out an FP Red or will murlo26 need an fpr or larger injectors? He doesn't know and I don't either.

Paying by the hour for shop/dyno time and buying parts just to swap them in & out while tuners/installers learn what is needed is SUPER expensive business. If I had a 10 year old car then I suppose I could be accused of not doing my homework and being lazy. I spend so much time on the forums that I'm more than a little worried about my employer noticing.

I didn't know shit about cars until six months ago, despite my age. There's a learning curve with everything. Many of the guys on this forum have been 'car guys' for many years. I don't pretend to be in your league.

[t-revzr]

haha. Technically I haven't dipped into credit but before I bought this car I had a savings account well into the five figures. Gone.

Ha Ha At least you have one! Right out of college I bought this car and dumped tons of money into it. My savings starts in about a month after the car gets tuned lol..

[mlomker]

My savings starts in about a month after the car gets tuned lol..

You'll be growing up quicker than me, buddy. I probably won't consider the car done until it is totalled or stolen. :Banane55:

They say that Capricorns age in reverse. Might be something to that.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Things like vacuum lines and fluids and stuff; just buy them at an auto parts store locally. You can take your parts in that you want to fit, and test which hose goes on without spending any money.

And quit bitching about running out of money. You know how much the parts cost when you click buy on the internet.

[mlomker]

And quit bitching about running out of money.

I'm taking night classes to finish a degree and it adds a little more stress than I can deal with...bleeds over with me freaking out about things that I normally wouldn't.