new to the evo world cross addicted from 240sx
Aug 3, 2016, 09:32 PM
#17
what gasket r u using? and r u using the proper torque sequence? use a straight edge and feeler guage on the head and block. hope it works the 2nd time. I measure clearances before I install. saves me a lot of time later. take care. I want to know how this turns out for ya
Aug 4, 2016, 05:35 AM
#18
im using oem evo 8 hg with l19 studs, i torqued the studs down to 95ft. lbs..
i did get a straight edge loaned to me from the machine shop after i mentioned it, in terms of my feeler gauges i had none that thin but i used a piece of paper and there was some low spots the paper would slide under partially, mostly around and between cylinders. i had the block resurfaced and the head was gone through again. turns out i had 2 bent valves also so i replaced those. fingers crossed she holds together this time.
i used the sequence i found off this site i believe, from the center out in increments from like 45, 65 , then 95 just an example.
i did get a straight edge loaned to me from the machine shop after i mentioned it, in terms of my feeler gauges i had none that thin but i used a piece of paper and there was some low spots the paper would slide under partially, mostly around and between cylinders. i had the block resurfaced and the head was gone through again. turns out i had 2 bent valves also so i replaced those. fingers crossed she holds together this time.
i used the sequence i found off this site i believe, from the center out in increments from like 45, 65 , then 95 just an example.
Aug 16, 2016, 01:35 PM
#21
Evolving Member
Ah, the dream. A lil off topic but my friend recently bought a brand new Golf TSi and his girlfriend went and bought the exact same car (same options, colour, everything) and he absolutely hates it so now he is upgrading to a GTi. Anyway my lady asks me how much I'd hate it if she bought an Evo, at first I said I'd hate it, but after thinking about it, thats the dream man haha. It'd be so fun to go on cruises with my girlfriend.
Aug 16, 2016, 05:18 PM
#22
My friend is selling his WW VIII. I've tried my hardest to my gf to buy it, but no dice. LOL
She likes hatchbacks, so we're current negotiating:
Focus ST
Fiesta ST
'07-11 STi
The Focus RS is sadly out, due to local markups and her not caring enough to travel.
What I NEED is an RS owner with buyer's remorse. LOL
She likes hatchbacks, so we're current negotiating:
Focus ST
Fiesta ST
'07-11 STi
The Focus RS is sadly out, due to local markups and her not caring enough to travel.
What I NEED is an RS owner with buyer's remorse. LOL
Aug 16, 2016, 05:35 PM
#23
those focus are cool. a friend of mine got one they seem pretty sporty, i like the tuxedo black.
it was pretty easy getting her in a evo since she had been wanting one before i even considered picking one up i just stumbled up on a deal i couldnt pass up.. i helped her look over a couple to try and keep her out of big projects. she ended up with a extremly clean 05 gsr.
it was pretty easy getting her in a evo since she had been wanting one before i even considered picking one up i just stumbled up on a deal i couldnt pass up.. i helped her look over a couple to try and keep her out of big projects. she ended up with a extremly clean 05 gsr.
Last edited by sterlinge; Aug 16, 2016 at 05:41 PM.
Aug 31, 2016, 07:09 AM
#24
finally cruising the car more, just got tuned last friday. it made 504whp at 22psi on 93 oct.
i was excited to get it tuned now driving is a little different. seems 500 is alot of power for the street. crazy losing traction on dry roads in 2nd gear with awd haha, i had him keep the rev limit down at 7700 so i dont get too crazy, i dont need all the rpm to have fun.
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Jan 13, 2017, 09:38 AM
#28
well still been driving my evo and doing small things to it here and there. it has a little over 5,000 miles on the engine since i built it and its still running great. finally got a chance to paint the fender and hood a couple months ago.
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