97 gsx build

[97gsexx]

Hello my name is Blake, and I am pretty new to style and to the dsm world. I picked up a stock 97 gsx last May with the intention of building a fun dd. My goal is to eventually have a 4-450 awhp gsx running e85 after I put on the finishing touches and get it tuned by shane at db. First off I would like to thank my good friend Mark (mark4g63t) for helping me with the build and letting me use his garage/tools in the process. This is my first build and without his help this build wouldn't be possible. Also I would like to thank Mark (tkrperformance) for giving me advice, building my shortblock, and steering me in the right direction.

The build:

- .020 6 bolt block w/ .020 2g pistons on 1g rods w/ arp rod bolts and acl rod & main bearings assembled by Mark (tkrperformance). Thanks Mark!
- arp head studs
- 2g head
- revised lifters
- felpro composite hg
- autometer boost guage, oil pressure guage
- h&r springs on kyb agx shocks
- itm gasket set
- bse kit
- ss clutch line slave to master cyl.
- ditch the pillar, going with gauge bezel with a gauge in the cigarette lighter location. (trying to keep it sleepy)
- comp fp2 272's
- mhi 20g hybrid (tdo6 comp cover) rebuilt by Justin from tuners
- Punishment racing external dump o2 w/ tial mvs wg
- fic 1600cc injectors (running e85)
- act streetlite flywheel, act 2600 pp, act sprung 6 puck
- 1g tb
- vrsf fmic
- 1g bov
- thermal r&d turbo-back (thanks cornfed2.4!)
- dsmlink v3
- MTX-L wideband
- afpr kit
- fuel lab fuel filter
- wally 255hp
- stm fuel pump rewire kit


I just about gathered all the parts on that list and am currently assembling the head and front case etc. I am currently working 60+ hours a week so finding time to build is becoming a challenge. As you will see I am going with a black theme for the bay. I plan on painting the bay gloss black in the process as well. Here are some pics on my phone (sorry in advance for the horrible quality) that I have of the car and parts. I will take more pics of the parts and process as I make some progress.:wink:

I used to be in the vdub scene. I then quickly got out of the vdub scene because I got sick of dumping endless amounts of money into it. However I guess the dsm scene isn't much different :rollinglaugh:. But anyways this was my gli before I got my gsx:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/0318121924.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/0318121924.jpg.html)

gsx:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131622_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131622_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/fbpic.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/fbpic.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131620_1-1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131620_1-1.jpg.html)

My buddy mark's talon:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131619_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131619_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131613_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131613_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131612_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131612_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131610_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131610_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131609_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131609_1.jpg.html)

Do these seats look familiar cornfed2.4? :wink:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131601_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131601_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131557_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131557_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131606_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131606_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131604_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131604_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131558_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131558_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131600_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131600_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131607_1-1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131607_1-1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131616_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131616_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131615_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131615_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607132134_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607132134_1.jpg.html)

I got a really good deal on a hybrid 20g that was rebuilt by Justin 300 miles ago. So I ended up going with that rather than running the hx35 which needed a rebuild and bep bolt on housing. The hx35 is currently up for grabs!

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0605131813_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0605131813_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0605131815_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0605131815_1.jpg.html)

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0607131623_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0607131623_1.jpg.html)

Like I said, I am new to dsms and so far have learned everything I know from my friends and lots of reading on the forums. If anyone has any advice for me on the build please let me know. This is my first time building an engine so any advice would be awesome! Thanks for looking and I will include updates as often as I can.

[Halon]

Looks like a decent mod list, good luck with her.

[97gsexx]

^ thanks man

[goodhart]

Solid build for someone who is new to DSM's!

[evotuner]

Nice looking car!! And welcome!!

[97gsexx]

Thanks guys! Just ordered a new front case/oil pump with gears, oem belts, pulleys, and timing tensioner. After those arrive and I find a black top cas, I will start assembling everything.

[CornFed2.4]

Agreed. Looks like a solid start and should be fun when finished.

[97gsexx]

Anyone have a spare black top cas lying around that they are trying to sell?

[mark4g63t]

Damn good build since not knowing anything a couple months ago. Time to get this thing outta my garage and into your car.:seeya: I have more pics I can put up once I find them

[97gsexx]

Been really busy with work so I haven't had much time to work on it. I received my oem front case oil pump with gears, ss clutch line, itm water pump, and timing belt in mail this weekend. I assembled the front case and was about to put it on when I realized I had the wrong front case/block gasket. Apparently the guy that I bought the itm gasket set from thought it was a 6 bolt gasket set. Apparently not. Heading to Brookdale tonight to grab front case/block gasket and castle plug w/ oring.

I just traded a guy a 7 bolt valve cover for a black top cas so that should be here tomorrow. I came to the conclusion that I will not be attending pg this weekend, and instead I am going to finish assembling the block & head. Also going to remove actuator & flapper from the 20g and port the flapper hole to match the PR o2 housing. If i receive the arp washers this weekend I will bolt my head on as well. Hoping to make a lot of progress this weekend.

I will include updates with pics