Project Lex

[Halon]

Basically I'm still trying to do one at a time as much as possible. So this will just be replacing gaskets to eliminate leaks, some other clean up stuff, and new trans. When I out it back in I want the ignition, intake, all that to still be the same so it hopefully starts and idles nice still. Will probably also do some freshen up in the head, along with the new springs and cams too. I just really feel like the the FFIM and ignition is going to take a bit of dialing in to get things running right, so I don't want to do that at the same time I'm doing everything else. Want to make sure I start with the car working well, then do those so I know if something isn't running right, its that and not something else.

[93gtpeater]

Thats the best way to do it. Step by step. Can the stock bottom end handle the power you want to make? Are you going to do thicker head gasket?

[19TsiAwd90]

^ sounds like a good idea, install 10 diffrent things.. having an issue, you'll end up trying to trouble shoot the issue for days.

[goodhart]

I agree. I tore everything apart with the 1st Talon and kicked myself for doing it. One step at a time is the best approach.

[Halon]

The stock bottom end can take tons. People have made 1000hp on the stock bottom end, but it can't really sustain that level. I personally would trust it up to around 800. 2jz bottom ends are tough as hell. The NA bottom ends are pretty much identical to the turbo ones, just no oil squirters, and higher compression pistons. That's it.

No thicker gasket, I'm keeping it stock 10:1. Just some MAP headstuds. With e85 and full standalone control of ignition and fuel, I should be fine.

[Mark Leasure]

Nice work, I like all of the attention to detail the rear parts. Awesome that the stock block can handle that much too!

[goodhart]

If you do take the head off, which head gasket are you going to run? Seems like a lot of the mk3 guys like the HKS stopper or whatever its called.

[Halon]

I will run an OEM NA headgasket. I like the idea of 10:1 compression. I don't really see a good reason at this point in time to get a thicker HG. It will lower my compression, and move the squish outside of the ideal range. If for some reason it just turns out to not work, I will re-asses it then.

[Halon]

Made a little progress today.

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[scheides]

Nice! Engine out of the car makes it so easy to work on, love this part. Fram oil filter, really?! LOL.

I see a 4x8 sheet of plywood under there, did that work ok with the hoist or did the wheels get caught on it?