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!

HRC S16G. FMIC. 8.5:1 JE PISTONS. CROWER RODS.



engz
www.cnnmotorsports.com | http://www.cardomain.com/id/el2ocz33

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

lmao at MTV please pimp my ride...

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The end of the internet begins here... www.broke-off.com

Nice.

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

-------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

Can you give us some details on that valve cover?

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I'm whiter and tastier than you.

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

intricatelines.com/ -graphics and vinyls

"Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrow,
We gave our today."
-- The Kohima Epitaph

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

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

Jon

Jonathan
95 Eclipse GS
8 injector
Hahn Stage 3.5
Howell 2.2L Stroker

T O T A L L E D, T H A N K S T O S O M E A S S H A T!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

98' Eclipse GS- Hahn Stage 2- SOLD
02' Honda S2000- SOLD
04' Acura TL- Current Whip

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~Chris
03 SRT-4

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

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?

Evo 8 - 12.3@113 circa 2009 (~330whp)
Now with BB Xona Rotor HTZ FP Red and ~450whp
2018 MSM Civic SI Ktuner TSP stage 1 w/ Honda hacked headunit.

its about time you got a built motor in that bay boy.. hehe.. let the good times roll.. ...
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?

96 Indy Red Dodge Avenger I4 5spd
225.7whp/227.2wtq @ 10psi, currently running 12-14psi.
HRC Stage III turbo setup
JE 8.8:1 pistons
Eagle rods
block bored .020" over
GReddy FMIC w/ custom piping
1G crushed BOV
SPEC Stage 3 clutch
2.5" DP, 2.5" high flow cat, 3" ERT catback w/ Magnaflow muffler and 3" tip.
much much more...

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

LOVE the valve cover and heatshield!

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Jason ESi-T

04' BMW 325Ci
91' Nissan 240SX
98' Eagle Talon ESi (sold)

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

Boca Raton, Florida
95 Eclipse GS- sold
99 Eclipse GSX- 386awhp
98 Eclipse GS- sold
92 Prelude

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

I edited to the wiki!

buy my atx stuff
http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=16&topic_id=45157&mesg_id=45157&page=




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

95 Avenger
ATX->MTX Swap
Holset HX40 @ 26 psi

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

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Kon C

"Sometimes, a man has to do what a man has to do."