I wonder who's engine is going to get done first, mine or Eriks?

:P

 

Do you have all your parts together? I have everything, just need it to get assembled.

I have a shop I trust here, but because of some tuning issues (not with the shop, with my set up), I'm considering shipping my car out.

I am getting some pricing quotes and may pull the trigger here in the next 30 days or so

That will make CoachG very happy

And all the other people who have been following this thread, including me.

 

Send it up to ER. Lucas will in LA for MOD. He can probably pick it up then.

 

Who said I gave you permission to read my mind?

 

Too funny. ER is a good shop. Can't go wrong with them. Make sure they about your Frankenstein crank though

 

Speaking of....

 

Ok, I will be sending my car up to ER. A matter of when, not if. Gonna see if I can get everything ready for when they're down here for MOD. Although, I am not sure how a semi will fit in my alley to get the car lol.

This came in today from Tirado Custom Coatings. A nice match for Apex Silver. Pretty.

Also found out that the MIL.SPEC rods take 6-bolt bearings. Guy I sold the other set to pointed that out to me since I had originally purchased 7-bolt bearings. Urg. So I got a set of ACL's, and of course had them WPC treated lol. No picture though...

Anyone need some 7-bolt ACL rod bearings that have been WPC treated? lol

 

If you don't mind, what did Tirado charge for PC'ing the valve cover? Do they remove and reinstall the baffles, or do they seal off the bottom of the cover?

 

It was ~$300, but this had a few differences between a regular powder coat.

First, since I am going with a MIVEC head, Carlos had the "MIVEC TURBO" shaved off the valve cover.

Then this was a silver paint, and not a powder coat if I understand things correctly. A powder coat wouldn't have been a close match to the Apex Silver Evo paint. Painting is more expensive than PC if memory serves.

Finally, I had the baffles drilled and tapped by a machine shop. I sent to Carlos without the baffles. Not sure if I have to do any additional cleaning, or if the valve cover is ok as is. Screws were placed in the holes for the baffles so no media got in there.

 

Ok, so after reading razorlab's thread, I took a look at my parts and decided my O2 housing at least needed a better option. I got some exhaust wrap, and the results were less than ideal. While it's already ceramic coated inside and out, if you've followed this thread at all, you know I am **** retentive. I can't stand this big open area that's unshielded. So I'll be sending it here:

http://www.atpwrap.com/home.html

Inconel shielding here we come!

Also, it will have the stock heatshield on it as well since I live in California. Yup, I'll be covering up the bling.

 

Well actually I am going to need bearings, just dont know if they're gonna be std size.

 

Ok, a part of me thinks that getting parts is half the fun lol

On the final stretch of acquiring what I need. This will go nicely with some new spark plugs.

Thanks Matt @ SpoolingUp


P.S. Where di CoachG go? He'll finally be able to see my car get back together lol

 

Thanks, I didn't know they are so close to me!!

 

Nice discrete Cali build. I've been going to legit smog places this whole time. I even painted the Spoolin Up plate flat black to keep it looking boring.

 

The place I go to is semi-legit.

The stealthy setup makes it easier to get smogged