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WickedIXMR's end of the year RE-build thread *Pics inside*
Disclaimer: This build thread won't be as extensive as some others since this is just my re-build thread, but I will try my best. I do have plans for a stroker, bigger turbo, and shoot for 800whp sometime next year so I will have a nice thread for that.
Just wanted to start a thread showing what's going on with my car right now. A few months ago I had an engine failure and let the car sit for a while. Now that riding season is over, I've got the itch to get this beast back up and running! :D Recently I've been working on the car a good bit. I've decided to do the work myself since I plan on keeping this car forever. I figured might as well start learning how to do things my own since it is after all an Evo.. :lol: Here's my current mod's list: Engine/Drivetrain Buschur stage 3 2.0L shortblock Buschur stage 3 head Buschur HTA86 turbo kit Buschur 4in intake Buschur Race FMIC Buschur intercooler pipe kit Buschur 65mm throttle body Buschur Dual stage boost controller Cosworth M3 cams Sparktech ignition Driven innovations intake manifold MPfab custom oil catch can (not yet connected) Buschur mini battery Buschur cam sensor heat shield Buschur downpipe Buschur test pipe Greddy titanium exhuast AEM EMS Fluidamper crank pulley Injector Dynamics 2200cc injectors Buschur double walboro pumper Perrin fuel rail Buschur adj fuel pressure regulater DEI turbo blanket Exedy triple plate clutch AMS Exedy push style conversion Shepard racing tansmission HKS 4.11 final drive Shepard racing stage 3 transfer case Quaife LSD Buschur drive shaft loop Buschur rear diff support Buschur rear diff side support Buschur rear diff bushings Buschur shifter bushings Buschur front crossmember 656whp on e85 Interior/exterior/suspension AEM wideband AEM Oil pressure Apexi boost gauge HKS turbo timer Pioneer flip out Personal 330mm steering wheel Works bell hub Works bell quick release ARC shift knob ADVAN RGII 18x9 +29 JIC FLT-A2 coilovers Cusco carbon fiber strut bar Rotora BBK 6 piston front 4 piston rear JDM headlights Carbon fiber front lip JDM rear bumber Custom rear crash beam Evo VII tail lights I didn't know what exactly went wrong, but I knew it was engine related since I lost all compression doing a 3rd gear pull one night. About a month or a month and a half ago I start tearing things down. Here are some pictures in chronological order: Forgot to take a picture of how the engine bay looked before I started tearing down, but here's basically how it looked.. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...1_1447945_.jpg Turbo kit and misc parts off. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems001.jpg Head is off. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems002.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems003.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems008.jpg Here's my issue! Glad it was not the bottom end and just the head. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems004.jpg Pistons and rods taken out. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems005.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems006.jpg New valves! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems011.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems015.jpg Preparing to take my short block out! Thanks to my friend who let me borrow his engine hoist. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems017.jpg My brother's BEAUtiful Evo 8 in the background! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems016.jpg Short block is out! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems019.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems021.jpg I decide to buy myself some early Christmas gifts :) My stupid self decided this AFTER I pulled the motor lol.. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems022.jpg Trans ready to be refreshed. (Gearset it out of the case ready to be shipped off) Sorry no pictures of that yet. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems024.jpg Ready to take off all accessories. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems025.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems027.jpg That crank bolt is a PAIN IN THE ASS! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems028.jpg On the engine stand. Thanks to a good friend for lending it to me! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems029.jpg Crank is out. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems030.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems032.jpg I noticed a small scratch on main #3. Since it was straight and not curved I wasn't too worried about it. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems033.jpg Taking the block to the machine shop! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems034.jpg Delivering my baby to get polished :D http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems035.jpg Can't wait to get this baby up and running again! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems036.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...leItems037.jpg Block & Crank back from the machine shop. Had the block decked, cleaned, honed, and the cranked polished. I was actually pretty amazed on the condition of the short block. ALL the bearings except one of the mains looked great. One of the mains probably had some dirt or debris go through. Rings all still looked good as well as the pistons. Cylinder bores also looked great and straight as can be. Buschur wasn't lying when they say a turned crank is fine as long as its done RIGHT. Well mine is turned and all journals were within .0001 of eachother. Edges also look smooth. I'm very satisfied with my Buschur Stage 3 short block. I believe my head failure was due to a mixture of things. The intake side stem seals were leaking so oil gunked up my injectors. Could have ran lean due to that. Also my wideband for my AEM is all the way back on my test pipe and I have a couple exhaust leaks before that. That could also give my AEM a false A/F reading. This has been and still is an AMAZING journey for me. This is my first time EVER pulling a motor out of a car or even a head. I'm doing everything step by step, labeling, and bagging everything. I'm taking my time with the motor as this is my first time on that as well to ensure I don't make stupid mistakes. I've done a LOT of research on this and having good friends in the industry is also nice to have. I'm doing this solely to learn the Evo for myself. I don't plan on opening a shop, but just for my own pleasure. Evo's truly have been my ultimate passion so I will never give up on it. I would like to thank a lot of my friends for helping me. TopSpeed Motorsports for all the part hook ups! Buschur Racing for building me one AWESOME motor! I now see why these can take such a beating. Peter @ ISP Racing for always giving me advice after all these years and a long time friend. My good friend Paul for helping me drop my motor. Sonny for letting me borrow the engine hoist. Vuong for letting me borrow the engine stand and Snap On Digital torque wrenches. And everyone else who have helped me along the way. Sorry if I missed anyone. I will update this thread with new pictures when I can! Sorry for the crappy pics. Thanks for reading! :mitsu: |
Sorry to see it out of the car. I had no idea you had a problem until I saw the questions on our Facebook page.
I was hoping to see the injectors here. The reason you damaged the head from what you described on Facebook is the E85 worked the crap loose in the fuel system and plugged up the injectors, that is not oil I am sure from what you described. The injectors need cleaned and then I'd drain the E85 and run pump gas through it for a tank or two. Then switch back over to E85 and because you had the problem make sure to occasionally run pump through it again, the pump gas cleans that greasy crap off the injectors and is about the only thing that will. Keep a close eye on the AFR gauge, being located in the offroad pipe is fine. |
Sucks how build's like this happen, but I am super stoked to see the final result. {thumbup}{thumbup}
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Originally Posted by David Buschur
(Post 9836775)
Sorry to see it out of the car. I had no idea you had a problem until I saw the questions on our Facebook page.
I was hoping to see the injectors here. The reason you damaged the head from what you described on Facebook is the E85 worked the crap loose in the fuel system and plugged up the injectors, that is not oil I am sure from what you described. The injectors need cleaned and then I'd drain the E85 and run pump gas through it for a tank or two. Then switch back over to E85 and because you had the problem make sure to occasionally run pump through it again, the pump gas cleans that greasy crap off the injectors and is about the only thing that will. Keep a close eye on the AFR gauge, being located in the offroad pipe is fine. Thanks for the input. |
Originally Posted by Pssst
(Post 9836780)
Sucks how build's like this happen, but I am super stoked to see the final result. {thumbup}{thumbup}
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thank God it wasn't more serious. Looks like its coming together nicely. I'll swing by sometime after I get back. My xfercase is the only thing Farked so it looks.like it won't be as costly as I thought to get the car up and running then I can Gove you a ride and you can tell me what you think.
Good luck. Looks like its all elementary at this point. I've told you this before but you are a braver soul then me. |
Originally Posted by SmurfZilla
(Post 9837021)
thank God it wasn't more serious. Looks like its coming together nicely. I'll swing by sometime after I get back. My xfercase is the only thing Farked so it looks.like it won't be as costly as I thought to get the car up and running then I can Gove you a ride and you can tell me what you think.
Good luck. Looks like its all elementary at this point. I've told you this before but you are a braver soul then me. Thanks! Just taking my time and doing things right. |
Here's some random pictures for you guys to look at while I wait on parts.
More up to date picture of my engine bay http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9.../enginebay.jpg My brothers car and mine http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...48_5966238.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...50811738_n.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...12879691_n.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._4590932_n.jpg Getting my fix! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._8154130_n.jpg My Evo and Truck http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._1627402_n.jpg Beautiful summer day http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._7071346_n.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._7744473_n.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._3163547_n.jpg I miss this view! :( http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9..._7934438_n.jpg :mitsu: |
wow,!!! i love reading builds like this. please keep updating this and let us know how you like the car now!
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Ditto....^. I was stoked when I first heard it rev. BR 2.O is the only way to go IMO.
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Nice thread.
Love the white and gold combo |
Is that something that happens with injectors and e85 often. is there something to do before going to e85 from having that happen.
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great thread
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Thanks guys. I will update this as much as I can.
Sold the gold wheels, now I'm back to the SBC wheels.
Originally Posted by thepoint4life23
(Post 9838419)
Is that something that happens with injectors and e85 often. is there something to do before going to e85 from having that happen.
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