Update on my 98 GSX build
 

Figured I'd start another thread about this, Since my last one got prolonged and outta control lol. P.S. It can be deleted

Sooo Here is my current build list:

Shortblock:
MAP Stage 2 Preparation
Pistons: Custom Wiseco 1400HD 9.5:1
Connecting Rods: MAP Ultimate Duty Billet Steel; 7/16" ARP2000 Series Fasteners, 22MM Wrist Pins.
85.5MM bore
Side Skirt Coating
ACL Race Series
ACL Race Series Mains
OEM 6 Bolt 2.0 Crankshaft
Kiggly Racing 6 Bolt Main Girdle
ARP Main Studs
Balance Shaft Elimination
OEM Oil Pump Driven Gear
OEM Oil Pump Drive Gear
OEM Oil Pump Front Case
1G Head:
GSC S2 Camshafts (274/274)
GSC Single Beehive Valve Springs with Titanium Retainers
Kiggly HLA Pressure Regulator
MAP Stage 1 Cylinder Head Preparation
Valves: MAP High Performance Black Nitrided Standard
Valve Seals: Supertech
Valve Guides: Ferrea Guides
Revised Lifters

Others:
MAP AFPR Installation Kit
Fuelab 515 Series Fuel Pressure Regulator
Mishimoto Radiator
Mishimoto Fan Shroud Kit
JM Fab Race intake manifold
1G n/t TB
TiAL Bov
Fidanza Cam Gear
Prothane Motor Mount Inserts
Thermal R&D Turboback

Hoping to get everything installed in a month or 2, I'll take some pics of the process :)

Pretty much got everything bought now for the GSX, besides some maintenance items. realizing how close I am, I'm getting real excited. This is huge for me, I'm gonna be speechless when it's all installed and ready to go, That first start up and hearing it idle.. Probably gonna bring tears to my eyes and that first cruise will be the happiest moment of my life...

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Some pics of my ride.

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Or, instead of starting a new thread you could actually update your project thread with STATUS OF THE PROJECT. All you ever seem to post is a parts list? Over and over? Are you just slowly but surely buying parts? Is the car under the knife and being built now? What are you actually doing?

I understand the obsession that can go with these projects, but you sir are doing it wrong.

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I get the whole its a dsm, there's cheaper parts out there and it'll produce the same but its his car, who gives a shit what he does to it, it may not be for you just like an evo x may not be for him. this is why you have the same couple guys making threads on this site and not new blood in here.

its a clean looking car man, good luck getting it put back together.

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I'm going to guess that sheides was more referring to how he's making his build thread. This is the second thread he's created that is just a list of parts he has or is going to buy. He hasn't given us any info or pics of what is actually going on with the car right now. Give us an update on whats going on with the car! we want to know! Is the engine out? is it being assembled? or already going back in?? et. It's a nice looking car! I'd like to see how it turns out.

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This. I owned an evo8 before my X, a 2G DSM before that, and a 1G DSM before that. I'm not even remotely dogging on the price OR the parts combo (they look great in fact!), I just want project details in project threads, not parts lists :)

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Well that sits better lol. Just seems like everyone is doggin on him. With that said finish this biotch up :D

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that engine has some ballin' parts. i wanna see 600awhp outta that 2g :) good luck man

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Nice part list.

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Oh shit haha my bad! Engine blew up last August, 3 holes in the block :-/ Very sad moment, But watching it getting hauled away told myself major upgrades are coming! Not much I can do at the moment since I don't have any parts yet..

Everything is bought just waiting on the engine to get done being built, Then I'm gonna head to map and pick it up and everything else.

Slowly working on it now, Going to take out the a/c system soon. Really want to paint the engine bay but $$$$$ Is an issue at the moment.

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You can rattle can the bay and make it look good! Plus it fits into anyone budget.

What turbo you plan on running?

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If you rattle can it. Put a lot of clear coats on it. It will helps it stay nice and shiny

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Sadly... I might have to use my 16g for a few months. I have a fp manifold also. My goal tho is get a gt35r/6262DBB/fp red. I just don't have an extra 2grand for a new turbo setup at the moment and NO not gonna look into a holset lol

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Maybe next year ;) Next winter will be upgrading drivetrain.. Hoping it'll last all summer... *knocks on wood*

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What's wrong with Holset?

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You could of saved a lot of money not even cutting corners, then you would of been able to buy turbo and injectors. But, yeah your build your money. I'm sure it will still be fun to drive on a 16G.

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Just not a fan that's all, Personal opinion.

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Oh I'll definitely get new injectors, Just the turbo that'll have to wait for now.

Here is some more pics of the damage...

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holy crap stains. what were you doing when she blew? how much boost?!

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Was going on a little 'night cruise' Hit like 125mph.. coasting for awhile.. down shifted went to go accel again and I knocked, let off right away.. Thought I'd try it again and then boom!!! going like 60 maybe and only at like 10-15psi Remember hearing metal flying everywhere, seeing fire coming from under my hood and under my car, Shit flying behind me.. Pulled over and flames were shooting out the side of my hood, smoke just pouring out. Popped open the hood and everything was covered in oil and burnt. Smoked finally cleared.. and ohhhh helllooo that hole shouldn't be there... lol

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Yeah, high load 5th gear pulls will toss rods a lot easier than a 2-3-4 pull will.

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I believe I was in 4th at the time, At like 5k rpms.. It's been a while, I don't remember exactly... Just bad news all around lol

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:spin::spin:

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Heard back from map!

The head should be done within the next week or 2, as well as the shortblock I'm hoping!

And got everything to assemble it now. New oem tensioner adjuster, Idler pulley, tensioner pulley, oem water pump assembly, Went with a Gates Racing timing belt, fel-pro PermaTorque MLS Headgaset, and MAP Ultimate Duty H11 head studs.

So now just gotta clean up the engine bay and get rid of anything that I don't need anymore and where to start on that I'm not even sure haha... Hopefully I'll get some new pics posted up soon! Just waiting on parts still!!

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Finally picked up all my parts today! Heading into surgery next week! Got my tune date set for April 26th at DB!

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Nice!!!

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Nice indeed!

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Trying really hard to get it done! And do the break-in procedure. Recommend 500miles on it before the tune.. I dunno if I'll get that far but we'll see. Really hoping nothing breaks during installation.. *knocks on wood* I still gotta pick up a 1g harness to use the 1g head, And figure out what to do with my power steering since it won't bolt up to a 6bolt.

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You won't need a 6 bolt harness, You will use all your 2G sensors and the bracket from the 7 bolt will bolt to the 6 bolt block very easy for power steering.

Here ya go

http://magnusmotorsports.com/wp-cont...02/1gina2g.pdf

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You need to use a 1g cas still and use the 1g in a 2g magnus harness.

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Thanks guys! There is couple more parts that I forgot.. This deadline is looking more n more far fetched by the looks of it lol But we'll see!

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Gotta love shiny new parts! Got a lot of work to do but it's possible if you have everything you need and get moving on it quickly

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Update!

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Little update! Waited almost a month for bunch of oem parts to show up, Still waiting on my lower t-belt cover and o2housing to show up. Since then I've updated to a fp green turbo! 63mm TB(Done by throttlebodys.com) Got a few parts powder coated as well loved the way they turned out! And hopefully the rest of the parts show up middle of next week and get the engine in the car and hopefully get er running within 2weeks! Had to reschedule my tune date twice already >.<
Got the tune date set for May 28th now! I gotta make it this time!

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My tune date is may 28th @ noon. Although I think Joel's (99gsxjoel) is gonna take mine and I'm gonna take his on June 5th. Gives me some breathing room.

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Nice, yeah mines at 3. I'm really hoping I can make it.. Hate to reschedule again and who knows when the next spot will be available.

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If ya can't let me know. Ill full your 3 and you can take my June 5th.

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I'll definitely keep that in mind! I'll know by middle of next week or by the end of the week for sure.

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No problem you should still have my # if not pm me.

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Almost there!! Getting really antsy!! Waiting on the o2housing, oil lines for new turbo, fp intake, Which should be here thursday-friday!