Big Brown's Automagic - The last episode in my DSM story.

[turbotalon1g]

5/27/12-
I decided to take a little break from homework and cleaned up the rear splash shields, as i type this i realize its not worth mentioning because they aren't even that clean now. But the rear of the car is 1 step closer to being done.
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5/28-12-
Decided to not wait for my brackets and get the head on the car. Still proved to be a pain had to break out the rubber mallet and some polish on it. (Thanks Pete) and to bradd who just creeps on here.
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6-4-12-
A week later I got all my powdercoated stuff (Thanks powderkeg) I got to say Tim was worried about the control arms not turning out and well it's good to know he wants stuff to look damn good. Anyway I was super happy when I picked all my stuff up.
I got the rear suspension put in as we were just standing outside BS'ing (roommates) I also took the time to install my T-belt and brackets that I had done, i also installed my new FF OFH and I ported it and installed a smaller spring so I did not have to do any cutting. I forgot my oil psi sender is broken so I hope it doesn't leak and I can just drive without one for a few days if needed. (I keep forgetting to order a new one)
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Rears wheels are back on!! Almost looks like a normal car back there. Almost.

Bad news time, i put the T-belt on, then put the brackets on and decided to turn the motor over, well did 1 rotation marks on head=good, crank=not good, crank is 1/4-1/2" past where it should be. I said F it and I'll deal with it next time.

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Got it on there, thanks to JDM John for the advice/help.

Pre-power steering/what used to be engine mount bracket pic
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Power steering bracket installed, looks a lot nicer compared to before. Thanks powderkeg.
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Improved upper timing belt tin pieces. Luckily I have an extra set to see how yucky they are, this will help my make it easier to work on/clean.
— with powderkeg custom.
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PG the event i was totally looking forward to. Well by my plans a few months ago I would be driving the car right now and it would have either been to the track already or be going this weekend. That isn't the case.

With taking 12 credits this summer, and getting my ass kicked by school and the combo of school work I'm not thinking I will make it. I'm a bit saddened but to be honest at one point being able to run the car this year looked bleak which it no longer does so I'm happy to know if it doesn't explode I'll be able to make some track days after this semester (sept/oct) which seems to be when i normally make the track.



6/8/12-
Ordered up my new seals and wheel bearings for the front hubs, last 2 seals should be here tomorrow am or tonight sometime. (6/8/12)
Today I picked up some injectors so basically tomorrow night I should be able to get the car running or at least this weekend I could be driving around.
I'm not gonna lie, a small part of me wants the car to work this weekend because I will totally be driving it everyday and shaking it down so that I could make PG assuming school isn't raping me.

[goodhart]

Wow, getting further than you made it sound the other day. If you need a laptop holder bitch for tuning, I can swing by after work this week. I have Wed-Thur off, then I go on 2-10 shifts. :(

[turbotalon1g]

During the week stuff probably won't happen. If my wife doesn't get screwed out of graduating this thursday I'll have her tune it, I basically tell her my thoughts and it happens she is good at using link. She hates that she knows how to tune link by the end of the summer. :lol:

I'm usually working thur & fri 230-1030pm at minimum every week.

[turbotalon1g]

6-9-12:
T-belt cover installed, for some reason it just went on easy, almost by itself!?
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6-9-12:
Time to install fresh powdercoated power steering bracket. A lot better than before.
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6-9-12:
PS & water pump pulleys installed.
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6-11-12:
Timing belt side of motor done, mount installed along with alternator belt, got VC put back on with new EVO oil cap. Thanks Nick/Cornfed 2.4.
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6-11-12:
Had this '90 water pipe laying around sandblasted and had a port welded by Jet figured I should paint it before it gets rusty or something. Had some white laying around.
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[C3L1CA]

Looking really good!

[Murlo26]

Good job buddy, hopefully you have it running soon! Then we will have to get a Blaine mitsu cruise going!

If i wasn't so busy with my car lately I'd "try" to help you out with my mad mechanic skills lol. If you do need a hand quick for a 2 man part though let me know, I can make time for a fellow mitsu dude.

[turbotalon1g]

Good job buddy, hopefully you have it running soon! Then we will have to get a Blaine mitsu cruise going!

If i wasn't so busy with my car lately I'd "try" to help you out with my mad mechanic skills lol. If you do need a hand quick for a 2 man part though let me know, I can make time for a fellow mitsu dude.

Thanks, I've been lucky that my friend and roommate has helped a lot when needed and other friends have come by when I needed it too. (head, trans. install)

I'm trying to make an hour outside every night when I can, sadly wed. nights i signed up for volleyball and th. & friday nights I have work.

But everytime i look at the engine bay I want to cry because there so much random crap, like last night it hit me how much of a pain mounting the coil pack and power transistor will be.

The only reason I'm rocking the stock intake is 1) to run in stock appearing and 2) to get a good comparison with JDM John brand intake manifold which I feel is the best one out next to the Magnus V3. - I also want to do this test because I have some friends that do mile and salt flat racing that are interested in the manifold too.

[Goat Blower]

Yep, I can confirm, Brownman was out working on this last night. I gotta catch up.

[turbotalon1g]

Today made some good progress thanks to Goodhart.
Got new bushings put in control arms and ball joints, then fails started.

For some reason couldnt get the control arms in the car, and then failed on installing new wheel bearings.

Didn't touch anything on the motor that is still far away, need a port on the water pipe welded and 3 ports on my thermostat housing sealed up.

Also sold my EVO wheels I've had since 2006. IF the car doesn't run by next week I don't know what I'm gonna do. On a good note I'm done with all my school work for the week so I'm getting better at that.

[goodhart]

Woo New wheels time!

Don't take off mah bubble wrap !$*$&#@?!!!!!!