I've decided to actually take the time to document and update my first complete engine build. I've done minor overhauls and internal work on my Evo and '98 GSX, but not a fully built long block.

I'm kind of on a budget, but not really. Ill be upgrading the Evo one section at a time. (Long block, then Drivetrain, full fuel system, suspension/brake system, interior).

Every month or so I'm hoping to be finishing one aspect and starting on another.


Mods before tear-down:


--Engine--

3" DP, 3.5" CBE
Injen UICP and LICP w/ Intake
NGK Iridium Plugs
Battery Relocated to Trunk
Hallman MBC


--Fuel--

PTE 1000cc
Walbro 255lp Intank


--Transmission/Suspension/Wheels--

Competition Clutch Stage 2
D2 Coilovers
18x8.5 Volk Racing TE37s


--Exterior/Interior--

JDM Taillights
Autometer 3 Guage Pod (Radio)
Autometer 2 Gauge Pod (Steering Column)
AEM Wideband
AEM Boost
AEM Oil Pressure


Reason for rebuild:


Good ole #4 spun rod bearing.

 

Always fun ripping everything out....






















Time for block breakdown.....

 

Damn Evos and spun bearings!

 

Tell me about it, I was one of the ones that kept telling myself, "I'll never have a spun rod bearing". Lol rigghhhttt, $5k later

 

Looks like fun. Your garage is WAY nicer, cleaner, and more organized than mine.

 

Thank you, appreciate it.

 

Update: Finally got time to disassemble my head completely. I also did the Oil port mod on the head to help relieve some oil pressure issue with running a balance shaft elim kit. Sending block and head off Friday morning. Hopefully theyll be back with a week or two.

 

Parts Update:

Ill be running


Engine

AMS 2.3 Stroker Kit (Older Kit)
AMS/JE Spec 9:1 Pistons
Manley H-Beam Rods
OEM 4G64 100mm Crank
Cometic 85.5mm Head Gasket
ARP Head Studs
ARP Main Studs
STM Balance Shaft Elim
ACL Race Main Bearing
ACL Race Rod Bearing
Gates Water Pump
OEM Oil Pump
Earls Oil Cooler


Head

Mildly Ported
GSC R2 Cams
Black AEM TRU Time Cam Gears
OEM Valves
GSC Seals
Kiggly HLA
GSC Hi Rev Springs, Retainers, and seats


Exhaust

Not Sure on Exhaust Mani yet
Not sure on 02 housing yet
HKS 3" DP, 3.5" Custom Cat Back


Turbo

PTE 6266 or 6466 T3
TiAL Sport Q BOV
TiAL Sport MVS WG
Ported Stock IM
AMS 3.5" FMIC 2.5" piping


Fuel

Injector Dynamics 2000cc
AEM Fuel Rail
Full Blown Double Pumper (255s)
Fuel Lab FPR
-6 AN/-8 AN Lines


Electronics

AEM Boost
AEM AFR
AEM Oil Pressure
AEM Volt
AEM EGT
GrimmSpeed 3-Port EBC
5-Bar MAP
IAT


Drivetrain

QM 8 Leg 7.25” Twin Disk Clutch - race friction w/ heavy flywheel
SS Clutch Line
Solid Shifter Bushings
OEM Transmission
OEM Transfer Case


Suspension

D2 Coilovers
Volk Racing TE37 18x8.5 / 5x114.3 / Offset +40
235/40/18s
CNC'd 15mm spacers


Misc.

Taylor Battery Relocation
JDM Rear Tail Lights
JDM Side Markers
SS Brake lines



RED - Purchasing soon....

 

Looks like a nice build. I'd rock a OEM headgasket though.

 

Looks good man, would like to see numbers as for power when it's done.

 

I had a #4 rod bearing spin at the shootout. It was on a 2k mile old Buschur block. No idea what made it spin.

 

Ya I changed my mind to an OEM one. Thanks, machine shop said two weeks and so hopefully by the end of November she'll be running

 

Definitely, looking for 550-700 depending on if I can get a deal on a turbo setup.

 

Mine was self induced. Replaced the rings, honed the block and threw in new rod bearings. Didn't see any scarring or issues with the crank or rods. Well looks like I was wrong

 

Wow awesome build, you bring me back to my early 20's when I was doing the same on my DSM's.

You're garage is amazing too.