New pistons and rods
Dec 4, 2008, 04:18 PM
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Thanks for the pictures. They will be helpful when I do my build.
I got the Head today and should have the pistons and con rods next week. It looks like I am going to get the car done at the begining of January, we will see how things go.
I got the Head today and should have the pistons and con rods next week. It looks like I am going to get the car done at the begining of January, we will see how things go.
Dec 18, 2008, 10:09 AM
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The pistons and rods just came in. I have pretty much everything to start the build, just need the headgasket and all the other essential rebuild parts like a new timing belt and water pump, etc.
Ill post up some pics of everything when I have a moment.
Ill post up some pics of everything when I have a moment.
Dec 22, 2008, 11:07 PM
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^ lol.. didnt want to even drill into your oil pan.. man your a wuss.. anything u can screw up, u can fix, its all do able (but im borderline on if i wanna do my own pistons and rods myself or not, i might jsut get my work to do it..)
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Dec 22, 2008, 11:39 PM
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As for the bearings, I remember reading a post that you have to remember each connecting rod bearing color that you replaced because they are color coordinated. each engine is different, but some have said theirs were all the same color.
Are you installing these yourself? You might as well get ARP head studs and a metal head gasket while your at it. I'm going to be doing everything all at once
Are you installing these yourself? You might as well get ARP head studs and a metal head gasket while your at it. I'm going to be doing everything all at once
mitsu stock gasket ftw
unless you shaved the block
Dec 23, 2008, 12:44 AM
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i agree with the head studs, but im not to sure about the gasket. I would say stick with a stock one...i melted three pistons, broke a wrist pin and gouged the block .050'' over, the stock gasket with arp studs held!! When we did the pressure check it held without leaks!!
mitsu stock gasket ftw unless you shaved the block
mitsu stock gasket ftw
unless you shaved the block
Dec 23, 2008, 08:05 AM
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I have been thinking about using the stock gasket. I have heard of a couple people on the stock gasket running close to 20 psi without any issues. Plus might as well not spend money where it isn't needed.
Feb 10, 2009, 03:32 PM
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Yeah, I have everything in place, Just put it on hold. I think I will be doing the install in a month or 2 once the weather is a bit warmer. I will get pics asap though, completely forgot about it.
Feb 13, 2009, 08:04 AM
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Pistons and Rods:
Head with upgraded valve springs and Crower 272 cam.
Aerospeed timing gear:
Tubing for custom header:
I forgot to take a picture of the turbo and other parts so this is it for now.
Head with upgraded valve springs and Crower 272 cam.
Aerospeed timing gear:
Tubing for custom header:
I forgot to take a picture of the turbo and other parts so this is it for now.
Feb 13, 2009, 09:33 AM
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I got the whole head from Mirage 2.0 on the board, I assume the gear is for a mirage and the cam is is a special grind from crower.
I still need a timing belt and I think I will replace my water pump when I rebuild it. I am thinking about putting the manifold together this next week, I am also trying to decide on a ported intake manifold or making a sheet metal manifold.
I still need a timing belt and I think I will replace my water pump when I rebuild it. I am thinking about putting the manifold together this next week, I am also trying to decide on a ported intake manifold or making a sheet metal manifold.
Feb 13, 2009, 09:44 AM
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i would go with a sheet metal manifold. it would be origonal, and if you design it properly it would be more functional and better then a ported manifold... a flow bench would help alot, but i know most people dont have access to that kind of equipment.
sounds like you will be makin some good power once your done. what size tubing are you useing for your manifold?
sounds like you will be makin some good power once your done. what size tubing are you useing for your manifold?