I was not able to get the EGR piping to fit after using the BEGi reroute. This could easily be my failure but I haven't recieved clear instructions or pictures showing the back side of the head installed with EGR on a 99.

 

I build a EGR blockoff plate to get around that issue. I don't even have a complete EGR tube so it seemed pointless to try and retain it. This ghetto tube is what came on my car when I bought it.

 

I have something similar .. are you getting a Check Engine Light?

 

Only for my rear O2 sensor.

 

You guys without CARB requirements are lucky to say the least.

 

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What about the Gearheads' QMAX coolant reroute package that Emilio is selling? Heater takeoff and CLT sensors remain in stock location relative to thermostat.

http://949racing.com/index.asp?PageA...ROD&ProdID=106

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Getting back on-topic- Ben, were the ARP bolts recoverable after the ingestion? I'd hate to think they're still in there.

 

I like the GearHead's solution, it's just expensive. The BEGi items cost less, even if I have to put some work into it. I've got to allocate money as wisely as possible to be able to afford this build.

Would you want to follow around a 110lb rottweiler to look for the bolts in the aftermath? I'm just lucky she only tore open the bag for the main studs and I've still got those.

 

Good God! $300 for a coolant reroute?? Come on, thats a little excessive FFS...

 

Honestly, if I were complaining about a $299 coolant reroute system being expensive, then yes, I'd probably be following the 110lb rottweiler around waiting for it to produce $120 worth of head studs.

 

 

ETD will have a cheaper coolant reroute out sometime soon. I'm considering waiting on it to become available.

 

 

bump for update

Parts I've compiled so far:
2001 Longblock, 23k
2000 Cylinder Head
NA 1.8 cam cover, black texture w/ polished letters (to run full time)
NA 1.8 cam cover, black powder coat, exposed cam gears (for dyno tuning)
ARP head & main bolts*
JE Pistons, +.020, 9.0:1
CAT Rods
1999 Intake manifold
1999 Throttle body w/ TPS & IAC
1999 Fuel rail
1996 FPR
BEGi S5 Manifold
BEGi S5 SS Downpipe
Tial 38mm EWG
Vishnu Crank Trigger Wheel w/ Pickup
MSM Intake Cam
Adjustable Cam Gears
1.8 Alternator Bracket
3.308 ring and pinion (will send for Cryo)
FM Throttle Cable Adapter
FM EGR Block Off Plate

Parts I still need:
Upgraded water pump
Bearings (all)
Upgraded oil pump
Engine gasket set
NA 1.8 auto alternator
Coolant re-route kit
6 Puck Clutch Disc
Big *** injectors
T3 turbo
TunerToys Fuel Rail
6 speed trans
Intercooler
Radiator

Parts I purchased but won't be using:
FMIII Mani & Downpipe
Garrett T25
ARP Head Studs (Dog ate them)
2001 Cylinder Head

 

you just gonna get the bearings after the shop measures everything or are you measuring everything or what's the dilly?

Matt--enginenoob.

 

Often wondered that myself. It seems to me you would have to wait until after the machine work before ordering bearings.

 

I'm going to let the machine shop specify the bearings.

 

Nice build Ben.

 

I hand the engine to the shop and let them do their job the way they want.

 

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That's why i have not ordered bearings yet...
They have to check out the crank first and then tell you whether you need oversize bearings or not etc.
*noob here* so beware of my advice lol

 

well it makes perfect sense unless you've got several thousand dollars in micrometers and whatnot.

of course this all presumes that your engine builder isn't a fuckup.