Here is my "Its Alive" post. I think its expected after you do an engine swap. Engine is in the car and running...again. It actually started up for the first time in the middle of May. 3 days into the break-in, I had some electrical problems (ECU, O2, plugs) that put the car down. It took me 3 full weeks to figure out the solution. Thats long enough that I had to buy a beater car...'91 Toyota Camry LE V6! I just got the Talon running right yesterday and I'm back on track. Over the winter, I built a complete engine and swapped it into the car over a weekend. Basic specs are as follows:

2.0l block bored 0.020 over
8.8:1 long rod bottom end kit
balanced rotating assembly
3 angle valve job
PT rockers
PT lifters
Crane 14 cams

It has been a learning experience and I am better for it. I just don't want to do it again for a few years. I documented every purchase down to the penny and took pictures of every step. If the engine survives, I will write a complete "how to". I'd like to thank Dave (Dualgen2), Jon (grn95HRCgs) Brenden (Munky), Carl (the guy with the Colt), Kirby, and Dino for the labor and advice. I'd still be knee deep in parts without them. And since I know this thread is worthless without pics:




I bought the engine that Dave blew up on the dyno




Dave had a little detonation




Block fresh from the machine shop




Head fresh from the machine shop





Nearly done





I had a little fun with the valve cover




Optional parts




Brenden and Carl yanking the engine




A little dirty, but thats me




Its in there




My new 0.7mm 316 SS heat sheilds




MTV...please pimp my ride!


Corbin

'95 ESI-T
HRC+FMIC+ETC...



Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire

Good job man. Keep up the good work!

looks nice.... now i need some donations so i can do the same to mine... lol

lmao at MTV please pimp my ride...

Nice. :thumbsup

I love that valve cover.


95 Eclipse RS : 5 speed
15.7 @ 87.9mph
Jeep TB writeup - http://www.dimensia.com:81/jimbo/JeepTBfor2gnt.html

:bowdown


-------jezreel
1998 GS with hrc stage 2, sfmu, ml, prokits, egt, boost gauge, apexi tt, haydans tranny cooler, costum dp, dr. uber groundwires, dynotune fp gauge. gst muff, turbo spoiler
Boostin since Aug 03.

nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!
thanks for www.kaptainmyke.com for the sig hosting :thumbsup

Can you give us some details on that valve cover?

yeah man, I'm real interested on how you go the valve cover like that.

Glad to see your project is done! Now you can get to helping me with my 8 inj setup or I will...:cry

Cant wait to see what kinda power you will be able to get outta that thing! Great job.

Jon

I thought you were going with 9:5??? What happened?



-------jezreel
1998 GS with hrc stage 2, sfmu, ml, prokits, egt, boost gauge, apexi tt, haydans tranny cooler, costum dp, dr. uber groundwires, dynotune fp gauge. gst muff, turbo spoiler
Boostin since Aug 03.

nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!
thanks for www.kaptainmyke.com for the sig hosting :thumbsup

Pimp Valve Cover Man.. That looks so proffesional major props for you doing that.

Originally posted by jsupetran
I thought you were going with 9:5???

What the hell is 9:5?

Compression ratio. Whatever the 9 to 5 is...



-------jezreel
1998 GS with hrc stage 2, sfmu, ml, prokits, egt, boost gauge, apexi tt, haydans tranny cooler, costum dp, dr. uber groundwires, dynotune fp gauge. gst muff, turbo spoiler
Boostin since Aug 03.

nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!
thanks for www.kaptainmyke.com for the sig hosting :thumbsup

yeah man outstanding job on the heat shields, looks real clean! man i almost thought that air duct looking thing, was your DP, i'm hoping that's a DP heat shield. that's also cool on that lettering on the valve cover. did you stencil it on there or you used decals?

Originally posted by jsupetran
Compression ratio. Whatever the 9 to 5 is... .jpg

9.5:1? thats almost the stock ratio...

its about time you got a built motor in that bay boy.. hehe.. let the good times roll...:wavy...
Michael
99gs HRC Stage 4000+ 8-Injector Setup
2004 Honda Accord V6 (240 hp)
Car info & pictures at http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/520269

Good job man! If I didn't have Carlisle that weekend, I woulda been all over that! Valve cover looks goods! Now, where did you get that heat shield? I need one BADLY! So, now that you've got the built block, and the 8-injector setup, what're you gonna up the boost to?

Great job, Corbin!! Sounds like you feel just as I felt after I finished mine. Tired. Congratulations again.

LOVE the valve cover and heatshield! :thumbsup

AWESOME MAN!!!! I am so glad you got it done. I can't WAIT to see some numbers

I appreciate the responses. I've been waiting for a long time for this. Now I just need to get some miles on the engine.

Valve cover:
I ground the letters off and stripped the VC down to bare metal. Then I hit it with a gloss black. I built the letters pixel by pixel (no wussy fonts for me). Then I had a graphics shop cut a vinyl decal. I used that as a mask for the silver paint. Peel off the mask and give the whole thing a clear coat. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes and voila!

Heat sheild:
The company that I work at uses alot of stainless and titanium sheet. I snagged some scrap stainless and made the heat sheilds. Its has a protective plastic film on it. You can cut and bend it without messing up the finish. When you are done, peel off the film and you have a nice polished surface.

Compression:
I let Howell talk me out of ordering custom 9.6:1 pistons. I took the easy road and will just run low compression like everyone else. I think I lost a little power with the 8.8:1 pistons, but nothing major.

Downpipe:
Its an XtremeRS downpipe. I painted it, wrapped it in thermal tape, and put aluminum ducting around it for good measure.

Boost:
The auto tranny may be my next weak link. I'll keep the boost reasonable until I swap in a built AT or MT. Then I'll have a little more fun.


Corbin

'95 ESI-T
HRC+FMIC+ETC...



Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire

Originally posted by Corbin
I appreciate the responses. I've been waiting for a long time for this. Now I just need to get some miles on the engine. Valve cover: I ground the letters off and stripped the VC down to bare metal. Then I hit it with a gloss black. I built the letters pixel by pixel (no wussy fonts for me). Then I had a graphics shop cut a vinyl decal. I used that as a mask for the silver paint. Peel off the mask and give the whole thing a clear coat. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes and voila! Heat sheild: The company that I work at uses alot of stainless and titanium sheet. I snagged some scrap stainless and made the heat sheilds. Its has a protective plastic film on it. You can cut and bend it without messing up the finish. When you are done, peel off the film and you have a nice polished surface. Compression: I let Howell talk me out of ordering custom 9.6:1 pistons. I took the easy road and will just run low compression like everyone else. I think I lost a little power with the 8.8:1 pistons, but nothing major. Downpipe: Its an XtremeRS downpipe. I painted it, wrapped it in thermal tape, and put aluminum ducting around it for good measure. Boost: The auto tranny may be my next weak link. I'll keep the boost reasonable until I swap in a built AT or MT. Then I'll have a little more fun. Corbin '95 ESI-T HRC+FMIC+ETC... Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire

MT huh? I see I'm having a desired effect....lol I was going to call you last night after I saw your other post, but I have been sick as a dog all week.. I'm "glad" :wary that the new ECU finally fixed it. We will have to get together soon brother, I'll be in touch... :cheers

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nice work mang, everything looks great, good luck with it

Nice work. Brilliant idea with the valvecover...you continue to be the innovator :thumbsup