ARP mains, head, and rod bolts are on the way. I'll plastigauge the bearings to make sure I'm still good with the ARPs. Then I need to order bearings.

I've read the FSM on how to figure out which bearings I need. I understand how to read the block stamps and the crank stamps, but NONE of my bearings have any markings on them. Do I just have to pull out the calipers and measure?

After that I'm putting in a new oil pump with GSC BSE kit. Then new valve seals and head gasket. I'll be sitting on my thumbs until I pick up the car on 9/22.

 

Picked up a Euroexport valve spring compressor tool so I can change valve seals while I'm at it. Pretty cool looking little tool, I hope it works out.

 

I plastigauged the main bearings with the ARPs last night. Verdict is in: block and rods are going to the machine shop. I'll go with ACL bearings. I pulled the pistons and removed the oil squirters from the block. Rings are in really good shape. They look brand new. I'm hoping to reuse them. I'm on the fence about finding a torque plate and honing the block. Buying one would really kill my budget.

Anyone have a torque plate they'd rent or loan?

 

A little progress. I found two bent valves in the head. Going to have a valve job done along with new guides and seals. Also picked up a stock fmic, downpipe, ignition coils, and plug cover on the cheap. Whittling down my list.

 

Where about in royse City are you? I'm just out near Lavon Lake. Hahah

 

Aggie, take more pictures. Your build sounds interesting.

 

I'll get some once I get the car here. Picking it up next Saturday morning.

Some activity this week, though. I got stock cams, exhaust manifold, turbo, O2 sensor housing, downpipe, midpipe, FMIC, piping, ignition coils, plug cover, and intake.

Met up with a local this morning. Got my first ride in an EVO. Super excited. Red 03 with 9 turbo and bolt-ons. Turbo HP comes on so much differently than NA HP. Love it.

 

Just south of I30.

 

Tucked away. Just need time and money... And a few parts

 

Supertech valve guides and seals came in today along with stock coils, coil cover, and stock FMIC.

 

Looks like you have something great to look forward too!

 

I went ahead and started a build thread for kicks.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/al...g-my-viii.html

 

I have the stock UICP for sale if you still need it.

Post here.

-Acree

 

Thanks! I already picked one up.

Looking for a stock cat and stock muffler right now. Also a good condition oil cooler if anyone has one.

 

I have a high flow cat for sale. Perfect condition.

-Acree