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I like the tweaked location! I disagree on the comment about them being 'necessary' I think a bitchin stereo is absolutely necessary!

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5/12/12:
Found a way to press out the front bushings of the front control arms, I also learned how to get ball joints out stupid easy.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...29663124_n.jpg

Close up of socket, pipe, and vice method:https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...87613538_n.jpg

Bushings all out!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...21977930_n.jpg

Both front lower control arms stripped ready for some PC action!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...33976607_n.jpg

So I took off the caliper brackets so they can get powdercoated, and I discovered that both of my wheel bearings are shot. Well good time to get rid of those stupid ABS rings, ABS is the devil!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...25165082_n.jpg

Custom bracket for my Vacuum pump, still needs a lot of work.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...82498832_n.jpg

Both hubs need new bearings and seals. :(
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...79709106_n.jpg

I was outside for a bit, got some stuff moved around, pulled a cam gear I needed which was the toughest cam gear removal I've ever had the impact wasn't budging it one bit.

I figured out the mounting location for my vacuum pump and pulled off the padding from the firewall.

Hopefully my homework doesn't take me too long tomorrow and I can get the vacuum pump mounted and wired and head assembled and put on the motor.

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Nice work.that hing is goint t be clean with all the powdercoating your doing.

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Lookin good man.

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I'm curious to see how this vacuum pump will be setup. I always hear of guys saying to run them, but never actually seen one setup.

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I'm not doing that much, but its stuff that I hope to not have to remove ever again.

Thanks.

Me too, even if I don't need it that much it will help the car not be so edge when I'm launching. (if that makes sense) The car would try to pull thru the brakes at about 18+psi and if its making more power it might pull more. People keep telling me to launch at 30psi, but I'm :scared:

Here is the write up for the vacuum pump that I'm following.
http://www.dsmlink.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=18

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Fawk. No link login ftl. I think I get what you mean though with the brakes. Are you using it to provide more braking power while at the line or what? Do guys run line locks on DSM's?

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5/15/12:
So today was a fun day in took 5 hrs to drill about 20 holes and pickup tb shaft seals.
But after that Pat & GH were determined to get something done so we started to put the head together and get the vacuum pump mounted.
Also thanks to Goatblower for drilling holes in the head for me.

Top view of new head, HKS 272s, 3G lifters, and evo valvetrain.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...08150726_n.jpg

Motor mounts filled by tehehodi & Goodhart:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...68132381_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...26396197_n.jpg

MAP headstuds:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...76662926_n.jpg

Oh, you see that motor mount bracket installed to the right of the pic, well that F'd up my night and the exh. mani would hit it of course it was 1am and I was out of cutting disks so we called it quits, but I have never heard anyone mention having to cut that thing up.

MLS permatorque:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...70477110_n.jpg

Part of me wishes I would of went with a cometic, but oh well.

Stupid PS / motor mount bracket that effed up my day and so I was unable to put the head on.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...43731844_n.jpg
Bracket modified, I cut a lb of metal off there I'll be shocked if it doesn't work now:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...08490434_n.jpg
Wiring harness for VW vacuum pump:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...66284844_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...32443521_n.jpg

VW vacuum pump mounted (thanks pat & gh):
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...90788241_n.jpg

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lookin good!

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Keep goin sucka! I've seen that bracket cut on other cars, I guess this is why!

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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.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...49066062_n.jpg
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.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...65199360_n.jpg
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)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...40189864_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...64758836_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...72864840_n.jpg
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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.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...56044030_n.jpg
Got it on there, thanks to JDM John for the advice/help.

Pre-power steering/what used to be engine mount bracket pic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...59660681_n.jpg

Power steering bracket installed, looks a lot nicer compared to before. Thanks powderkeg.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...52371027_n.jpg

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.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...38189637_n.jpg

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.

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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. :(

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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.

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6-9-12:
T-belt cover installed, for some reason it just went on easy, almost by itself!?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...04445186_n.jpg

6-9-12:
Time to install fresh powdercoated power steering bracket. A lot better than before.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...23508071_n.jpg


6-9-12:
PS & water pump pulleys installed.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...89720361_n.jpg


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.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...05677921_n.jpg


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.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...74795483_n.jpg

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Looking really good!

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Woo New wheels time!

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

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B-man, I'll trade you my welded up water pipe and t-stat housing for your stockers, just noticed that when I put the head on last night. Also an oil pan if you've got one.

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deal

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no test post love? :(
I should be updating tonight/tomorrow now that style is alive!

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test

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I keel you with water balloon.

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6-27-12-Grinding down the seam weld on rear trailing arm so that FD wheels will fit in the back.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...16953241_n.jpg


6-27-12-Grinding down the seam weld on rear trailing arm so that FD wheels will fit in the back. (Driver's side)
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...33445733_n.jpg

This is my first side, looks ugly pass. side is a lot better.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...83261881_n.jpg

6-28-12- What! Finally using the welder!? No. I'm not that light, but I know someone who is.... oh thermostat housing water feed holes being blocked off.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...24632335_n.jpg


6-28-12- Lil' brown working some magic. He doesn't appreciate my lack of tool or dirty parts to work on. :(
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...24227702_n.jpg

6-28-12- Welding shots of the water pipe water return being closed up.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...88441112_n.jpg


6-28-12-Welding trailing arms, i need to add a MIG welder to my tool list.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...79632050_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...54831972_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...02322594_n.jpg


6-28-12-Water pipe and front of thermostat housing.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...75546490_n.jpg

6-28-12-Water pipe and back of thermostat housing.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...06610027_n.jpg

6-29-12- New suspension, GC coilovers on Koni Yellows. Probably one of the last sets of yellows sold for a 1G!
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...16579941_n.jpg

6-29-12- Cutting down stock perches for clearance.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...36350205_n.jpg


6-29-12- Driver's side rear trailing arm all welded and clean.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...05996515_n.jpg

6-29-12- Pass. side rear trailing arm all welded and clean.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...32688309_n.jpg

6-29-12- Perches all cut, i hit them with some paint too.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...68174004_n.jpg

6-29-12- Cecilia fighting with me again, hub is messed up and would not accept axle. To be continued...
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...38826144_n.jpg

6-30-12:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffUCnwh_KQc&hd=1
60* Acorn style lug nuts for the FD wheels, open end.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...37852427_n.jpg

So i sold my evo wheels and picked up some FD wheels with giant 245/50/16 Goodyear eagle F1 GS. First time I'll be using summer only tires instead of all seasons. Oh and
they were already powdercoated black!

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...72497406_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...39020494_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...60585002_n.jpg

7/8/12:
Passenger side suspension all bolted up, might have to pull the strut back out for more trimming since the tire hits the perch still.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...72411396_n.jpg

7/8/12:
Driver's side suspension in, same issue here tires are touching the perch. Going to order some extended studs and a smaller spacer.
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...45638136_n.jpg

So, as of now I just ordered some extended wheel studs, but good news is that according to mondale he said that I will need them at the track so I'm happy about that I don't want to do a lot of work just for a set of wheels.
I need to pickup some spacers for the front and rear, I found out the tires are too wide in the front and they still hit what little of the perch is left up there.
I need to order a couple of random gaskets, bolts for the turbo, and who knows what else I'll run into, but I'm making progress.
I got the water pipe bolted up for now and I'm waiting on a throttle body to get here too, I figured why not since I was planning on getting one anyway.

Well probably be another 3 weeks till i get to work on it, but only 6 weeks left of school then its go time. I'm aiming for track days on august 25th, its my bday and both grove creek and RFR have track days.

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Nice progress man, cant wait to see what this thing can do

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Lookin good man, did you figure out why the control arms were being such a whore? Looks like you got them in anyways.

What else before she's on the road?

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No I didn't really, I just grinded the bolts down a little bit and decided to get a bit rough with it. :sex022:

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Been getting anxious lately and instead of relaxing on the couch before bed I've been trying to go outside and get stuff done.


7/10/12 - Lower thermostat housing mounted.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...15812264_n.jpg

7/10/12 - End of day progress, turbo is on, exhaust is on, thermostat housing is on. (Thanks Pat/Tehehodi for the help)
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...52931703_n.jpg

7/11/12 - Water outlet gasket that is perfect replacement for J-pipe gasket.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...85449654_n.jpg

7/11/12 - J-pipe on, these things suck they should of just made the covers face downward.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...81752218_n.jpg

7/11/12 - Beautiful FMIC is back on the car, I love that thing.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...79675215_n.jpg

7/11/12 - Lights back on, looking more like a car again.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...08536356_n.jpg

7/11/12 - End of the night, LICP on and tight, Upper pipe just placed for now, left the bumper off to put in horns.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...15015505_n.jpg

7/12/12 - This arrived today, S90 70mm TB, Should cure the boost leaks and already has built in FIAV blockoff, which is one less thing I'll have to do, it has no placement for the idle switch and is approx. 2.75", another guy on link says it matches his 3" pipe perfectly.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...99715017_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...56186157_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...29731561_n.jpg

Not too far off now really, but I need to install extended wheel studs, cut front perches down a bit more, install wheel spacers, then just mount the ignition stuff, run harness and fill fluids. Once that is all done get an alignment, then :drive:

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Looking really good; can't wait to see it in action!

What spring rates did you order your GC's in?

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That is a sweet throttle body! Getter done!

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Is that tb a straight bolt on? I'l buy those tb seals from ya if you still got em!

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I didn't get to choose in this purchase, but I believe they are about 300, maybe 350 IIRC.

I'm not 100% but I believe that it is.
I will be selling my whole NT TB, once i get the garage sorted out.

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Love this car!:mj:

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Gotcha.

Different application of car, of course, I went with 450 on the front and 375 on the rear in a car that weighs 2840, and am now wishing I had gone at least 100lb/in stiffer.

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I wish I could get my car that light.

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Yea, I was kinda shocked to see how much heavier the autos are. A couple of people at the PG were saying their auto 1G was around 3300!

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I'm super jealous of those rims and tires! Trade ya! :biggrin:

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They are heavy pigs, most of it is just the auto trans itself, but here are some small misc. stuff.

To be realistic I'll be happy to get it to 3100 without me and even less would be mega pimp.

You better have something nice and light then for trade or baller 17s.