thought about it but didnt have it done because the intake manifold i run has it already blocked off.

 

these pics SUCK. but it is what it is and you get the idea.

i hated the OEM stud/nut look. yes it makes for install much easier but it looks like crap. so i removed the OEM M10 studs. drilled it out and tapped each hole for M12 Titanium bolts. reason for going to M12 is mainly because the Avid mount holes are M12. getting it lined up will be a pain i am sure but it will be well worth it. again sorry for the crappy pics.

 

That's true mine does also, i'm running a JMFab Drag Manifold, but i've see the hot exhaust warp the intake flange to were it has problems sealing the best verses the stock manifold is cast and the path goes in a few inches and allows the heat to disperse enough for an example. I know your running a DI intake manifold.

 

got info on the block. it has to be bored another 020 over. so it is 040 over from standard. no big deal but thats the update. ordering pistons, studs and other crap today.

 

4-20 update. no i did not smoke today HAHAH.

the short block is 95% completed. i can not thank my friend Alex enough for the help. i learned so much on how to build a block properly. not only did he do a lot of the work but he also allowed me to take part in each step. he took a lot of time out of his day to help me out. it was a great experience. here are the only 2 pics i got from fridays block assembly. i was so involved i had no time for pics. nor was it on my mind.




i trimmed and shaved my power steering brackets. i was going to attempt to polish them as well. i bought a polishing kit and gave it a try. i lasted about 5 minutes and literally threw the tools on the ground screaming F this. so Dan B. ''fimotorsports'' saw i was trying to polish them. he offered to help me out with the job as he is starting his own polishing and cleaning company. i quickly shipped him the parts and a few days later i had them back. the pics do not do it justice. mirror finish at its best. these are not easy to do either. a lot of small spaces. i also fitted everything in Titanium hardware. what a great combo.






he also cleaned my alternator which was a disaster to say the least. rebuilt the bearing inside as well. he also can polish these but i opted not to.

next thing is something i have been working on for a while and it is finally completed

My custom made idler pulley. This is the piece I been keeping quite until I knew it would work. Well its gonna work out awesome. I'll give you a run down.

light weight Aluminum 90mm pulley
Outside diameter is the same as OEM.
Weight of OEM pulley 18.5oz
Evodan custom pulley 7.0oz
Custom ceramic low drag bearing
Custom spacer for proper fit and finish along with custom machine work to the pulley for proper figment
titanium bolt and washer.
Pulley is hard anodized on the belt surface.

I have a video of the OEM pulley and the custom pulley I will get uploaded shortly. This will go great with the other aluminum pulleys I have and also reduces drag. Win win. I will also get full installed pics with the other pulleys and belt up shortly.

i am making 20 of these and should have them completed in about 2 weeks for anyone interested. 165.00 shipped or 155.00 picked up.

here is all the parts needed.



installed




i will get more pics up once the engine is put in place. i am waiting on a new oil pump to arrive. should be a few days.

last but not least my new baby

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-subframe.html

 

Nice updates sir! I like the P/S bracket too!

 

here are 100% completed pics of the custom idler pulley on the engine. it looks awesome with everything else.

 

So much aluminum & titanium!!

 

looking good Dan

 

darn. read first and last page. guess I gt to go through 75 pages to see if I can find some ideas for my own light weight build I got going on.

 

lol, I think Dan needs a 2014 thread....Get on that EvoDan!

 

Once the car is finished and running I plan to make a new 2014 thread which will have everything I did to the car listed with all the info from this thread in 1 or 2 posts. Plus more.

 

looks like the engine is getting pretty close, look forward to seeing what you do on a fresh build.

On another note, i was looking at the ECSO website and saw you registered for True Street. What kind if ballast are you going to run to get your car all the way up to the 2900lbs minimum weight? that's a CRAPLOAD of ballast

 

they put me in that group and i told them i do not meat the weight. i was told to ignore it as it is being changed.

 

lol, meat Well that's awesome, I just hope they update their rules then. Nothing like prepping a car to a set of rules and then finding out they are different.

I'm REALLY hoping I can make the ECSO, should be fun, and it's my "hometown" track where I grew up. Hope to meat you there, don't think we've met in OH.

Btw, I just saw the seat brackets you had made. Holy hell they are nice looking, probably the best I've ever seen.