Into the details.

Tune:
VD 470Hp/366Tq on 93 octane @ 27 PSI (highly doubtful this is what the car feels like now.)
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...hp-27-psi.html

Block:
Stock Block
Timing Belt kit – Gates timing and balance belts, new tensioners, new pullies
New Accessory Belt

Head/Intake:
ARP Head studs
Kelford 272 cams
Ferrera Beehive springs, retainers, locators and locks.
Turbo Trix 3” intake
Buschur Throttle body shaft seals
KN&N filter
Synapse Synchronic Diverter Valve (BOV)
HDI Front mount intercooler with piping
Saikou Michi Dual Oil Catch Cans

Tubo/Exhaust:
Turbonetics GTK550 – Ball bearing, oil and water cooled
ETS Equal length Tubular manifold
TiAL MVR 44mm wastegate
Custom 3” exhaust

Gearbox Drivetrain/Brakes:
ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel
ACT 6 puck unsprung, Extreme Pressure Plate
Rebuilt Transfer case with hardened steel rack and Pinion and Quaife Diff.
Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel clutch line
B&M adjustable short shifter
Buschur Shifter Bushings
StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads FRONT
Performance Friction Z brake pads REAR
Russell Braided Stainless Steel brake lines
Russell Speed Bleeders

Electronics:
Autometer Cobalt 45psi boost gauge
Autometer EGT gauge
Omori Guages – water temp, oil pressure, oil temp
Greddy Profec B Spec II boost controller
Blitz Turbo Timer
Innovate LC1 with XD16 gauge wide band
JM Fab PC925 Small Battery Kit

Fuel:
Walbro 255 Fuel pump
Fuel Lab AFPR with gauge
Precision Industries 1000cc injectors

Suspension/Chassis:
Beatrush Drive shaft bushings
Energy Suspension Master bushing kit – F&R control/trail arm, sway bar F&R, rear diff
Tein Flex Suspension
Cusco 3 point front strut brace
Cusco 3 point rear strut brace
Cusco 4 point front under chassis brace

Tires:
Hankook RS3 tires 245/45/R17
Stock Evo 7 Wheels

Accessories:
Torque Solution Stubby 3.8" Antenna
Pioneer stereo with remote

So…Here’s to a new chapter in The Book Of Never-ending Repairs. A few things that have been changed since acquiring the New ride.

Here is what it used to look like back in 2012





And…this is what it looks like now.



THE DAY!
How to start this? LOL! Let’s just say the ride home from previous owners place was a tricky one. The car wouldn’t keep idle because the AC compressor was on its way out, putting additional load on the motor. Long story short and 45 mins later I parked the car at home and something slapped the hood… but from the inside!

The AC belt said “That’s it BRUH…I’m out!” So that led to the search for an AC delete belt. Link to AC Delete Belt: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-delete-4.html The thread pretty much speaks the rest of the story on the AC issue, which has since been fixed.


Happy Days!

Before a new compressor was purchased, 4 new window regulators, a broken window clips fixed, a reverse light switch bought, a new slave cylinder bought, new front brake pads bought, driver side

Brembo rebuild kit installed, gearbox flushed, brakes blead, clutch blead, and finally inspected and licensed.

New Slave & Reverse Light Switch


Russel Speed Bleeders....They Make a HUGE Difference


Battery Kit & Install








Caliper Rebuild






Cleaning things up and replacing the spark plugs.


Draining the gearbox...Good Ole BG Syncroshift





After I hit the bung with some brake cleaner


ATF


After ATF Flush in the gearbox



Also the Compressor has been swapped out with a brand new one, and the car was completely ready for the road. So I thought…then this happened!

Shake it like a salt Shaker!



During a cold start, the sound is practically gone. As the car gets warm the sound gets worse.

The question was… do I keep driving or take it off the road?

Well… I took it off the road. Due to the fact of the clutch is now slipping. Mind you, this clutch is not even 2 years old, and probably had only one launch on the car (not by me). I have yet to launch it due to this sound ever increasing over time. I don’t want to be driving around in a ticking time bomb.

 

You should have posted this in the project car build thread

Great set of pics detailing all the work you did & good job doing all the work yourself

 

Mods,

Can you please move my thread to the correct location.

Promise this wont happen again

 

They may not move it. If they dont & you are continuing to upgrade & change things, you can always post up a new thread in that section & update it as needed

 

On that note I honestly didn't know where it was, but after a few minutes of digging

Edit: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/pr...l#post11656110

PS, thanks for the advice and the subscription