FNG here, go easy on me mom says you need to be nice
Here I am, ready to get my virtual ass handed to me :dunno:
I've used the forum for quite a bit of info in the past, mainly for the initial build on my 93. I'm now here to start documenting and sharing my experiences moving forward. I've just picked up/ordered some upgrades to change things for the better, depending on how you look at the big picture. Here's a summary of how things have gone:
P.S. I need to know about the cats, I like cats https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...d193ad46da.jpg Our first night together. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...6a4e62b6f9.jpg It got serious when I asked my landlord for permission to cut a hole in the wall to put up a garage door. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...0de1aa58d9.jpg Opened the engine due to lower compression on #3. It was looking pretty nasty, tore the block down, cleaned, and installed new bearings & rings https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3431ff6fe9.jpg About to slap it back into the engine bay. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...7f4ac963d1.jpg At this point I felt like hot stuff, compression went from 150s (cyl 3 only 120) to just over 200 across the board. All clearances met specs, things were going well. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...6e6537a4e8.jpg First year on the road after the operation. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...39200f4655.jpg Most recent pic, waiting on the rear body parts to arrive to replace what I had smashed. Most recent mod is the front NB sport brakes. Trying out some new to me Enkeis on the rear. Compression is still healthy, I've checked both hot and cold a few times since the reseal. |
Originally Posted by Rogerthat41
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P.S. I need to know about the cats, I like cats
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The most recent pic of the current setup, iwg75 controller was a nice addition paired with EBC. The turbo also had a heat shield on it from the factory, had to trim a corner off to fit around the DP but it kept things cool enough. Wrapped the DP and put heat shield in the trans tunnel to help with cabin temps a bit too. Will also be updating the crankcase ventilation. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...584c713f81.jpg The homemade downpipe visible now that the turbo has been removed. Worked just fine, I’m surprised it never failed as the shop made the flange thinner than I had asked for. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...ec9e1f22f.jpeg A quick shot of the aluminum ducting I made with tin snips and rivets. I’ve never seen temp get over 205°F, the setup seems to be doing its job. |
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Chloe https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...f49074867.jpeg Orange (the orange one) and Teto I will begin a build (rebuild?) thread soon to cover my next journey with the car. I’m hopeful to build some sort of track dedicated car in the future as well. I look forward to sharing my experiences, and to learn more from others who like to spend questionable amounts of time and money on 30 year old roadsters! |
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