I've had this car since last year but it has been garaged waiting for me to get around to it. It was $600 from a girl so it was unmolested and clean except for the engine/transmission (dying trans and blown headgasket). i dunno if i introduced it too early but progress will be coming along definitely this month
i already pulled the engine and trans. i'm sourcing manual parts and i'm rebuilding the engine.
plans so far:
rebuild p&p evo III 16g pte intercooler megasquirt mandrel bent exhaust with a borla muffler
i'll be machining and welding the piping and exhaust with my trusty miller. also i haven't decided on injectors or anything else. unfortunately i sold my turbo and intercooler from my vw project so i'll be getting them as i need them.
and pics of the car
more pics on my other comp. even though its not much to look at yet
#933, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 0
Good luck on your project. Your lucky you have a garage dedicated to working on your car. If I had a place like that to work on my car I would eat and sleep there 24/7.
#935, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 2
yeah i def spend a LOT of time at the garage. i have a few cars going on so i'm always working. and all my friend's cars i work on too. i wish i got paid to do all that work because then i wouldn't have to have a real job
#936, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 3
UPDATE:
my project changed a little
i'm just waiting on my new miller syncrowave to weld up everything to get it running.
new plans
--engine stuff 14b turbo vortech fmu custom dp (02 housing) and modified megan racing dp 3 inch magnaflow muffler 3 inch resonators 3 inch muffler 2 inch ic piping prothane engine mounts full engine rebuild and head goodies msd ignition 2g intercooler walbro hp 255 fuel pump manual tranny swap hks ssq bov lots of extra stuff
#940, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 7
thanks
it not heated unfortunately. but i wear a quilted monkey suit while i was pulling the engine apart. for the welding and assembly though i'm gonna be using an electric heater. luckily this year its been fairly warm.
#941, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 8
Are you planning to try the 14b on the stock manifold idea or do you have an aftermarket manifold for that thing? Reason I ask is I saw you mention the E316G set up and, while that's really popular in the 4G63 community these days, that manifold isn't working on a 420A.
Also, keep an eye on those stock pistons. Even with really good tuning, the stockers might only be good for about a year on 10psi through the HRC S16G. You won't be able to just stick it at 10psi with that turbo and assume you're safe. You'll have to do some homework on this project.
Looks like you've got things under control, though. Good luck and keep us posted.
#942, "RE: Introducing my Project" In response to Reply # 9
Originally posted by DR1665 Are you planning to try the 14b on the stock manifold idea or do you have an aftermarket manifold for that thing? Reason I ask is I saw you mention the E316G set up and, while that's really popular in the 4G63 community these days, that manifold isn't working on a 420A. Also, keep an eye on those stock pistons. Even with really good tuning, the stockers might only be good for about a year on 10psi through the HRC S16G. You won't be able to just stick it at 10psi with that turbo and assume you're safe. You'll have to do some homework on this project. Looks like you've got things under control, though. Good luck and keep us posted.
my original plans was to use the 16g and go forged pistons/rods because i had a new 16g for another project. i was ready for a turbo set-up though so i sold it.
now i'm using the 14b turbo set-up. i'm hacking a stock 1g manifold, flipping and clocking the turbo and making a custom downpipe as well to make everything fit properly.
i'm going to be using this as a daily so it'll rarely see full boost. the innovate air/fuel standalone will help me keep tabs on the tuning and the snow performance water/alc injection will help keep things cool for more boost.
i just picked up my syncrowave tonight so this weekend i'll have some project pics so you can really see where i'm going with this project!!!
also i have a few other things i didn't mention like adjustable cam gear and intercooler sprayer for more tuning/cooling. i'm trying to build the engine so its reliable ore than powerful but i plan on being able to get a bit more power out of it whenever i want.
