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LOLZFWD's 2.4LR '04 WW RS BUILD
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THIS CAR IS SOLD AS OF 12/13/14
I bought this car on Valentine’s day, 2012, stripped down pretty good, (no wiring, random bolts in buckets, interior was not assembled at all, trunk completely stripped, two different color taillights, faded terrible looking brembos, dirty as f$*%! A truck full of parts and an 04 ww rs on a trailer coming from a guy in Michigan, on its way to its new home in La Crosse, WI. Car was represented to be a little better than it actually was, (said it had a touch over 45k miles, actual mileage was 64,9xx, broken studs for the fuel sending unit, parts missing etc). But after a year of regretting every leaf I turned over and fixing and modding, I wrenched through it all and after its together and running (finally), I couldn't be happier. Every small issue that was run into, was fixed properly, and/or modified to suit/handle more than it would ever see. I received a 02 Galant 4g64 block that was magnafluxed, powder coated, shot peened as well as a matching crank with the deal. Turned out the block was bored already. But, I sold an '03 eclipse rs that was water logged in a local flood to a friend and he pulled the engine and put a new one in. So I went and picked that longblock up, and disassembled it, and dropped it off at the machine shop. Step one achieved. I needed a new crank to work with as well, after buying a few used OEM ones that were represented as good and checked out by my overbearingly meticulous machinist, I ended up buying my Manley Turbo Tuff series billet 100mm crank. Received the crank in the mail, dropped off my rotating assy to my machinist, as well as a cylinder head that I got with the car to get totally disassembled and decked and checked, and it began. ENGINE SHORTBLOCK: -Manley Turbo Tuff series billet 100mm knife-edged, heat treated, shot peened, magnafluxed, diagonal teardrop oil ported, and nitrided crank. (Weight= 33.5lbs/ stock Evo 8 crank=38lbs) PN: 190120B -Manley Turbo Tuff series 156mm I-beam rods (standard design, not straight beam), with ARP 625 Rod bolts (Balanced and matched by Slowboy racing/BUILT4G63) PN: 14421-4R6 -Manley Platinum series 87mm forged aluminum pistons with HD piston pin (ceramic coated piston tops by Slowboy racing/BUILT4G63) PN: 613005C-4 -Totalseal ringset PN: 46870-4 -ACL Race series main bearings PN: 5M1219H-STD -ACL Race series rod bearings PN: 4B1185H-STD -ACL Race series thrust washer set PN: 1T1219 ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD: -GSC R2 camshafts 274/274 duration; 12.0/12.0mm lift PN: 6008R2 -GSC Beehive “high-rev” valve springs with titanium retainers PN: 5041 -KIGGLY HLA REGULATOR -ITM revised lifters PN: 056-5137 -MAP High Performance (OEM size) Nitride Coated Stainless Steel Undercut Valves PN: 4G-HPV-STD -OEM (new) Mitsubishi Valve Seals - OEM (new) Mitsubishi Valve guides - OEM (new) Mitsubishi Rockers ENGINE ACCESSORIES: -Gates Racing Kevlar Timing Belt PN: gat T167RB1 -OEM Mitsubishi (new) Timing kit -OEM Mitsubishi (new) Oil pump/front case assy. PN: MIT MD366260 -OEM Mitsubishi (new) Complete Engine Overhaul Gasket/Seal Set PN: MIT 1000A175 -ARP Main Studs PN: 207-5401 -AEM Tru-Time Adj. Cam Gears PN: 23-831BK -ARP L19 Headstuds PN: L19-7B -COSWORTH 1.3mm 87mm MLS Headgasket PN: 20023895 -GSC Race Balance Shaft Delete Kit PN: 8042 -Fluidampr Crank Pulley PN: 610701 -STM Vented Dipstick -STM Balance Shaft Inspection Hole Breather Fitting -Greddy Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug TURBO, INTAKE, and EXHAUST: -Curt Brown Ported Intake Manifold (Detective Coating Powdercoated White) -Curt Brown Ported Exhaust Manifold (Detective Coating Ceramic Coated Gold) -Curt Brown Ported EVO 9 Turbo (Detective Coating Ceramic Coated Gold 10.5 Hotside) -Curt Brown Ported Self Built Recirculated True 3” O2 Housing (Detective Coating Ceramic Coated Gold) -Buschur Racing J-pipe -Buschur Racing Lower Intercooler Pipe -Buschur Racing 'RACE CORE' FMIC -Buschur Racing short route Upper Intercooler Pipe -Tial Q Bov -65mm ported polished, modded TB (Steve @ http://www.throttlebodys.com/dsm_evo_8.htm -Self Built 3” Stainless Steel Intake Pipe K&N filter element -Speed Density tuned with GM AIT plug and play kit -3" Buschur turbo-back Magnaflow slip-fit exhaust with Test Pipe -Omnipower 4 bar MAP sensor FUEL: -Buschur Double Pumper (Factory line provision) -ID 1300cc injectors ELECTRONICS: -AEM UEGO wideband -Prosport oil pressure, oil temp, water temp, boost gauges -AMS oil pressure remote location ss line -Greddy turbo timer -Zeitronix Ethanol Content Analyzer DRIVETRAIN: -TRE Stage "Elevendy" spec 5-speed transmission. 4:11 FD w/all offered toys -OEM RS LSD Front Diff -Exedy Twin HD series clutch -ACT monoloc TOB clip -1 pc Stainless Steel Clutch Line -Torque Solutions Poly Driveshaft carrier bushings -OEM shifter assy. W/torque solution base and shifter bushings -ARP flywheel bolts -Motul fluids throughout SUSPENSION: - K-Sport Control Pro Series Coilovers -Whiteline front swaybar endlinks -Drilled/Slotted Roters -Torque Solutions Poly Engine Front Roll Stop -Detective Coating OEM Rebuilt and Powder coated Brembos https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 The day I brought her home from MI. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Setup and ready for her new heart. http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6ae9f0d.jpg Stayed this way all through out the engine assembly, patiently waiting, setting up wiring, putting fuel system in, new fuel tank, suspension and drivetrain setup. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 The crank, out of the wrapper! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 I very much like the oiling ports on this baby http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7b280d05.jpg Poor picture (Hard to capture the color due to chrome base) of the Candy Teal calipers done by Justin@Detective Coating https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Pallet full of the goods. Notice: JMFab Torque plate, had to be slightly modified to accept the bore size, but nevertheless. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Here it is being put to use, ready for machining and piston fitting https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Fresh coated piston tops! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1a655e91.jpg In place for the first time. Wish it could've stayed in there! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 I almost got confused on which ones were stock and aftermarket..... .... https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Pretty pretty https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 There it is. ARP custom aged 625's http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47fa5bf8.jpg More goodies, fresh from first Curt Brown, then Justin! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Hot parts assembled and torqued https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Ended up clearancing the other side of each cylinder wall as well. 4 hot tanks later.... https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 We have a rotating shortblock! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Time to assemble the front case/ GSC race balance shaft. Bearings were turned on other side. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Disassembled head I got, sold the internals, added my own goodies https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 The head after I assembled it, fresh valves and a fresh deck is so nice. GSC springs and retainers were nice to deal with. And of course, new manifold studs and hardware. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 When I plugged the EGR head port with a 1/8" pipe thread pipe plug. Perfect fitment. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps76fd262a.jpg Ready to receive its head. Mmmmm. Very much impressed with the Cosworth headgasket, really a beefy MLS. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Getting mocked up https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Cleaned up and painted the stock mounts and certain brackets and hardware, to clean everything up a bit, so as everything looked brand new https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 I get off on sweet parts!. Ill be the first to admit it. L19's and their gorgeousness https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 ON and TORQUED. 100 ft/lbs, in four steps up, 50/65/85/100 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Every part was either brand new. Or reconditioned to look new. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 MMHMMM it looks like an engine! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Self reconditioned brackets in high temp paint, as well as the water pipe and such. DONT FORGET THOSE PAINT MARKS FOR FINAL TORQUE! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps201f59fd.jpg Timed. Everything lined up at zeros, without a problem. Notice this is a 4G63 belt, cam gears at 0. No problems, clearances were fine. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Too pretty to cover up! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psbebcac82.jpg GSC FTMFW. I cant explain how much i like how these cams perform, I can tell already that they are going to be good for mid range/torque, and flow like a boss. http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2f860a18.jpg Ready to cover up for good! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5601ee74.jpg Brand New OEM Goods! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e1225c4.jpg FedEx guy had no idea how happy he made me that day! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psf5485789.jpg Ready for transplant! Didnt put the new coil cover on until it was in the car. AC and all! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Plumbed as much as I could before transplant http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psaac40ab6.jpg Wait....That aint right? OH NO ;) http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psa23b03dd.jpg Getting it in there, with the trans in, by yourself, from above, wasn't the most fun few hours of my life. But I made it work by taking the front two bolts from the front engine mount crossmember off, leaving the back one in, taking the drivers side trans mount off, pulling the axles, and swinging the trans out of the way. Dropping the engine, and swinging the trans back into place. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 AND its in there! http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps477772b8.jpg At this point I sat on a bucket, cracked a beer, and couldnt stop smiling. http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...psca0be5fb.jpg Some late night plumbing and wiring, because of course, I couldn't wait til the next day. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 The curiosity killed me and I had to make sure that I had a true RS LSD front diff, also wanted to make sure the little o-ring was in tact inbetween the trans and t-case for that oil passage, it wasn't. So I was glad I checked. Plus was reassuring to know what the tcase looked like inside. Good to go! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Wheels are on, axles in, tcase in, exhaust on, so close I could smell it! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 First powerup!! Felt soo good, beer crack moment. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 That sure is a big "TOUCH over 45k huh......" O well. At least everything is fresh.. http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79201236.jpg Stock piping is so ugly, cant wait to get new https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 BAZINGA. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 WALLA! It IS an evo! https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 SMIIIIILLLLEEEE http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ac3bd7e.jpg Off to the buddies shop for start up, that way I could diagnose any problems, put it on the hoist and check for leaks right away and such. Plus an awesome buddy that hauled it on his rollback for free. (I had to give him $20 for his time ;) http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...ps244f7e85.jpg Good view of the stock evo8 tails I made into Cherry red evo7 sortakinda replicas. Red, one pass of tint, and cleared. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Wish I could get a better shot of these brembos, art. Feel bad using them and not hanging them on my wall. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 Turns out crank sensor was bad. Timing belt off, in the car, kindof a bum deal but oh well. 45 min worth of work and it was back together. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 ANNNNND back on.... http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/tr...b4447.mp4.html ^^Video of REAL FIRST STARTUP. I was so shocked after loading a new ROM with Immobilizer disabled, I hit the key with little hope, and VROOM, started right up, and idled fine. So I whipped my phone out and started recording right away, checking for leaks and topping off the antifreeze while recording. Lifters were bled before install, Idk why they were so noisy on first startup, I did prime everything well trying to crank it when I found out the crank sensor was bad. Nevertheless after a min it went away and hasn't ticked since that day. After checking for leaks, checking the oil, checking everything else under the sun, I IMMEDIATELY went for a drive. 1" of dust on the windshield, NO power steering I found out bc the system was dry and wasnt worked through yet, headlights pointed to the sky and 2 ft infront of me, and no dash lights at all (being I didn't think that without a dimmer switch my dash lights wouldn't work.) Ran it for a good 10 minutes, put about 13 miles on it, doing mid rpm vacuum pulls, fluctuating rpms, shifting through the gears, introducing it to a few lbs of boost right away, responded to everything quite well. Went back to the shop, parked it for the night and checked fluids once again. Broke it in the way I was planning on driving it, Relatively hard. The afr's were good in the mid rpm range, stock rom timing, wasn't seeing any knock so I set the rev limit at 5500 and let her rip a couple times. Lots of hill climbing, then vacuum pulling all the way down the hill, varying rpms its whole life up til the 900-1000 mile mark. I first changed the oil at 50 miles, put conventional 5w-30 shell in it with OEM filter, changed it again at 250, then 750, then switched to synthetic high zinc, high moly Shaeffers 5w-30 at 1200. Heres a video of a quick walk around at about 1000 miles. Cold starts are rough, but once it warms up to operating temp I got it to idle decent. Tune, coming SOOON! http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/tr...0b65b.mp4.html Here's some professional photos of her in the snow, mid break in. Enjoy. -Huge Credit to Breanna Rae Automotive Photography! http://auto.breannarae.com/ https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/at...ine=1414340811 |
I was lucky enough to help with the car. It's a beaut and runs great.
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Nice build. Cant wait to see more picture of her finished
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Thank you, there will be much more pictures/details as time goes on and I have time to sit and organize it all, right now it's just a big portfolio of receipts, spec sheets, and an album of pictures
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Im sure that oem uicp will be th only thing to hold up in this build. ;) LoL.
Seriously though. Well done man. Good to see someone resuscitate a dying Evo. Specially an RS. Thing prolly wouldve been scrapped out otherwise. Now would the rest of you guys please push this guy into putting on the bigger snail this engine is begging for!!! Hahaha its only a matter of time before you do it. :) |
Car looks clean, great job bringing the RS back to life! I am currently in the middle of doing the same with an 06' RS!
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That is a fun combo! I loved my stock turbo 2.4 setup. Looks nice buddy!
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good luck
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Awesome car. Lots of time effort and money put into this build. Nothing sparred.
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Looks like you got some time wrapped up in her. Now get it finished with a bigger turbo. I am thinking about changing out my cams from the S2's to the R2's. Too many variables between our cars to see what they would do for me.
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Car looks good and good job on putting together a solid setup.
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Updated! Thank you guys for your kind words, so far so good! Just some pics, comments, and a few videos for now. I'll add measurements and specs and things eventually as well.
Now I just can't wait to get a tune, for now just doing a pumpgas winter tune. Then come spring, I'll let that little 16g sing on E85. Plans are to eventually get something along the lines on an FP HTA green or so, using my 10.5 hotside. I'm pretty sure I could do that, whatever is the best route. Something that is just large enough to be able to flow decent all the way to redline. Goal here is to have a super broad [power band eventually. If I don't blow this 9 turbo up first. She will be pushed in the spring. I kinda wanna know how much I can make on this 9 turbo. Never know might be enough to keep it this way for a season or so. |
White intake manifold, ummm....You sir, have a very interesting selection of colors in your engine bay, haha...
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I like white on white, with bits of contrast to make it stand out, what can I say ha. It was kinda hard to picture in my head what it would look like, but I think it turned out pretty good. I'm happy with it.
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