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02-21-2012, 01:33 AM
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Maybe test the chrome...it might be interesting.
The gold worked because it's really just a superfine metallic, it doesn't really look like the cap, the cap shows it as being shiny like chrome/gold.
The clear's expensive but worth it...it's also supposed to be fuel/oil/chemical resistant, and that's what sold me.
I don't know what to do about my motor. Every time I try to price out a DIY budget build, I come too close to what it would cost to buy from somebody else...and yeah, it gets pricey quick.
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The gold worked because it's really just a superfine metallic, it doesn't really look like the cap, the cap shows it as being shiny like chrome/gold.
The clear's expensive but worth it...it's also supposed to be fuel/oil/chemical resistant, and that's what sold me.
I don't know what to do about my motor. Every time I try to price out a DIY budget build, I come too close to what it would cost to buy from somebody else...and yeah, it gets pricey quick.
Bird
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02-28-2012, 12:33 AM
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Bottom end assembled. Just have torque the connecting rod bolts (which idiot put imperial bolts on these?!)
I also went ahead and bought a mazdaspeed 6 speed. Drove 500 miles round trip to pick it up. Worth it. And tomorrow I'm trading my 4.3 torsen for a 3.9 torsen. Straight up trade so I'm happy like a cat.
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03-03-2012, 10:05 PM
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Because I'm strong like a bear.
I work on this pretty much every day I'm not drinking. I didn't post a lot of pics but the subframes have been painted and are all pretty now.
I work on this pretty much every day I'm not drinking. I didn't post a lot of pics but the subframes have been painted and are all pretty now.
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03-04-2012, 12:30 AM
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For reference, I used a beam-type torque wrench. Old-fashioned, cheap, works great.
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03-04-2012, 12:34 AM
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The only thing I would do differently is get an extra set of rings to practice filing (e.g. get 5 sets of rings). I filed one ring more than I needed. I put it in another cylinder and the gap was good, but still....
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03-04-2012, 12:40 AM
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Basically, IMO, if balancing will give you a piece of mind, do it. Personally it didn't even cross my mind. I didn't even weigh the piston/rod assemblies although probably should have.
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03-04-2012, 05:51 PM
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So a friend of mine came over to fix his exhaust leak. Apparently 94 midpipe from JDM ebay motor is exactly same as 1.6 midpipe but with a o2 bung.
Then we cleaned the garage and pulled the motor. This afternoon I started stripping and cleaning the donor car. I'll clean up some more tonight but basically making good progress. Also dragged the old shell out to the driveway. I have a leet mazda car cover so neighbors won't be scared by the ugliness of the old shell.
Anyways, pictars.
Then we cleaned the garage and pulled the motor. This afternoon I started stripping and cleaning the donor car. I'll clean up some more tonight but basically making good progress. Also dragged the old shell out to the driveway. I have a leet mazda car cover so neighbors won't be scared by the ugliness of the old shell.
Anyways, pictars.
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03-07-2012, 10:26 AM
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Sorry for LE HUGE pics but I'm at work and that's all I have.
Anyways, yesterday I primered and painted the engine bay. I used pretty much the same approach as TheBirdmanJD in his thread. Except I didn't sand anything because I'm lazy and the paint is Duplicolor CS101 chrome. So yeah, chrome engine bay
Then the kicker - my EFR setup arrived yesterday. That's right, EFR. I bought the wittyworks setup, along with ID1000 injectors. It's beautiful and comes with 2 wastegates - low boost and high boost. Thanks to Evan with clearly labeling it with "ALL OF IT", lol.
I have to clear coat the engine bay, tap the oil pan for my new -8AN oil drain and then assemble this bitch.
Anyways, yesterday I primered and painted the engine bay. I used pretty much the same approach as TheBirdmanJD in his thread. Except I didn't sand anything because I'm lazy and the paint is Duplicolor CS101 chrome. So yeah, chrome engine bay
Then the kicker - my EFR setup arrived yesterday. That's right, EFR. I bought the wittyworks setup, along with ID1000 injectors. It's beautiful and comes with 2 wastegates - low boost and high boost. Thanks to Evan with clearly labeling it with "ALL OF IT", lol.
I have to clear coat the engine bay, tap the oil pan for my new -8AN oil drain and then assemble this bitch.
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