I'm loving the corvette wheels
project resurrection: s3 (evo8) w/123k
Post Build:
Video of first try startup IMG_1208.mp4 video by netnews - Photobucket
edit; 6/10/16 -- dynoed 453 ft-lbs & 405hp on e85, ran out of fuel.. more to come
Background:
Daily driver
Fast forward to Easter 2011, started using large amounts of oil -- no smoke
priced out a stock motor rebuild from motorworks, $4,000
Acquired a spare head ($250) and block ($500)
Searched others builds and this is the upgrade list I came up with after talking to MAP decided on
Feedback on MAP
communication = fair (oh it shipped, 10 days later-- still no gaskets)
price = good
shipping time = 6 weeks (paypal sent 6/9/11 gaskets received 7/20/11
If your car was DOWN like mine, I wouldn't recommend ordering from MAP
picked up a almost new southbend stage 3 clutch https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f213/hope-i-dont-regret-southbend-stage-3-clutch-612246/
slightly used struts
very used engine host and stand from craigslist
My all in ~$1500, considering i can resell my block head etc..
I found these rebuild links very helpful
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/torque-spec-sheet-505635/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-remove-install-cylinder-head-421718/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-remove-engine-348916/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/wanna-build-your-own-direct-fit-strap-kit-608075/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/wanna-build-your-own-windage-tray-607397/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/crankshaft-sprocket-354735/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-renmove-oil-pan-622974/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/replacing-rods-pistons-motor-car-602544/index4.html
Link to my S3 w/Evo8 turbo install https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/my-install-s3-manifold-dcr-evo8-turbo-318192/ and muffler install https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/muffler-question-618698/#post9377890
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f163/srt-4-suspension-faq-416630/
link to adding a camaro muffler to the rear exhaust section https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/muffler-question-618698/#post9377890
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/will-re-building-my-motor-next-week-advice-605399/index7.html#post9135980
Not that i'm ever building again, but next time i would port the oil housing and go with 3 gaskets so i could run a big filter
Here are a few pictures of the build
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td05hr upgrade from 16G to 20G compressor wheel
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Video of first try startup IMG_1208.mp4 video by netnews - Photobucket
edit; 6/10/16 -- dynoed 453 ft-lbs & 405hp on e85, ran out of fuel.. more to come
- Built motor, pistons (8.8:1 weisco) - cylinder honing is a must, rods (Eagle H), ARP head and Strap bolts
- my own strap kit, direct fit http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.srtforums.com%2Fforums%2Ff169%2Fwanna-build-your-own-direct-fit-strap-kit-608075%2F&ei=6kt_TtHyI-nb0QHmvcD_Dw&usg=AFQjCNHDwcf-w67hK_Grjm9_uqvXMr1h5Q
- my own windage tray http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCUQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.srtforums.com%2Fforums%2Ff169%2Fwanna-build-your-own-windage-tray-607397%2F&ei=6kt_TtHyI-nb0QHmvcD_Dw&usg=AFQjCNHxllOUtp5sS1zf5Gldx52S_lHGLw
- https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-fuel-pump-rewire-more-reliable-simpler-cheaper-627811/
- my own lower torque arm pre-tensioner
- my own clutch pivot https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-build-clutch-pedal-pivot-5-a-644469/#post9852498
- LCA with spherical rear bushings from MOOG ($20 ea) https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-lca-spherical-rear-bushing-20-arm-677162/#post10387114
- Balance Shafts Removed
- EVO8 Turbo - td05hr-16g, upgraded to a 20G 47#
- Polished head
- EVO8 WGA
- BFMIC 4", CXRacing w/cast end caps
- 80# Seimens fuel injectors
- Walboro 255lph --- i've updated to a 450 here's the link https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-walbro-450-install-guide-782289/
- DSP w/custom rescale (much better than the SCT)
- opened up oil pickup
- SouthBend Stage 3 Clutch (hope i don't regret this), w/pivot,bearing, & fork
- replaced front and rear struts
- stock motor mounts filled with 3M window weld
- my own pre-tensioner
- opened up stock oil pickup
- UEGO
- Corvette rims w/ 275/40/17 w/ 2" spacers
- Prothane LCA
- Downpipe Needswing v5
- K&W air filter
- 255lph fuel pump rewire w/ more reliable & cheaper method https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-fuel-pump-rewire-more-reliable-simpler-cheaper-627811/
- big filter PH8a (w/3 spacers), https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/oil-adapter-version-delta-modification-626914/
- E85 conversion
- DCR lite weight rear adjustable Lower Control arms https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f258/dcr-lite-weight-rear-lcas-494560/#post7023990
- ToDo: water injection
- wanna build your own oil flow restrictors https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/wanna-build-your-own-oil-flow-restrictors-636872/#post9723083
- Prenco 36-1196 Ignition Coil
- Exhaust studs - Dorman Products - 03411B comes with 10 studs and nuts and is only 3mm longer than the factory studs, measure 55mm long factory is 52mm long -- RUN a tap through the nuts to remove the locking TABS!!!!
- IAT Gromit doorman 42058
Background:
Daily driver
- I don't have a lot of $$$ for this build
- I'm not a mechanic, prior to this build my big automotive project was installing stage 3
- ~70,000 miles (2006) upgraded to an s3 manifold (DCR ramp mod) with a evo8 td05rh-16 turbo https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/my-install-s3-manifold-dcr-evo8-turbo-318192/
- installed prothane LCA bushings
- Added a muffler https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/looking-quiet-down-muffler-537712/#post7950445
- CX Racing cast end BFMIC 4" https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/cx-racing-intercooler-questions-589949/#post8841712
- upgraded tires to 245/45/16 Corvette rims (and 275/40/17) https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f136/what-tire-pressure-275s-583665/
- needswing downpipe w/o cat
- don't use bosch 02, use ntg
- Plug NGK 4306, lztr5a-13 -- gap .040
- E85 link http://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-0801-e85-ethanol-alternative-fuel/
- best friction material for brakes, rock auto, Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic, http://www.centricparts.com/products/brake-friction
- ebrake tighten adjustment drive=down, pass=up
Fast forward to Easter 2011, started using large amounts of oil -- no smoke
priced out a stock motor rebuild from motorworks, $4,000
Acquired a spare head ($250) and block ($500)
Searched others builds and this is the upgrade list I came up with after talking to MAP decided on
- Mopar Top end gasket set: 60.00
- Mopar Lower end gasket set:35.00
- Mopar Water Pump:70.00
- Mopar Oil Pump:89.00
- Our crank strap bolts (ARP bolts) ~120
- King Main/ Rod Bearings: 38.00
- ARP head Studs: 115.00
- Eagle Rods, H w/ upgraded ARP 2000 bolts: 299.00
- Wiseco Pistons 8:8-1: 420.00
Feedback on MAP
communication = fair (oh it shipped, 10 days later-- still no gaskets)
price = good
shipping time = 6 weeks (paypal sent 6/9/11 gaskets received 7/20/11
If your car was DOWN like mine, I wouldn't recommend ordering from MAP
picked up a almost new southbend stage 3 clutch https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f213/hope-i-dont-regret-southbend-stage-3-clutch-612246/
slightly used struts
very used engine host and stand from craigslist
My all in ~$1500, considering i can resell my block head etc..
I found these rebuild links very helpful
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/torque-spec-sheet-505635/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-remove-install-cylinder-head-421718/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-remove-engine-348916/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/wanna-build-your-own-direct-fit-strap-kit-608075/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/wanna-build-your-own-windage-tray-607397/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/crankshaft-sprocket-354735/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/how-renmove-oil-pan-622974/
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/replacing-rods-pistons-motor-car-602544/index4.html
Link to my S3 w/Evo8 turbo install https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/my-install-s3-manifold-dcr-evo8-turbo-318192/ and muffler install https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/muffler-question-618698/#post9377890
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f163/srt-4-suspension-faq-416630/
link to adding a camaro muffler to the rear exhaust section https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f24/muffler-question-618698/#post9377890
https://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169/will-re-building-my-motor-next-week-advice-605399/index7.html#post9135980
Not that i'm ever building again, but next time i would port the oil housing and go with 3 gaskets so i could run a big filter
Here are a few pictures of the build
td05hr upgrade from 16G to 20G compressor wheel
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Hey man where you located in NJ?
Always good to have some knowledgeable locals around when the time comes
Always good to have some knowledgeable locals around when the time comes
While you got it apart you should remove the entire cover for the oil pickup. Did this one 2 years ago with a pair of snips and some needle nose pliers and no issues.
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Then just crimp the screen down after :thumbsup:
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Then just crimp the screen down after :thumbsup:
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yea i opened it up --- needed to clean it out too, filled with metal shavings from the old motor (don't see any reason it needs to be replaced, just a good cleaning)
While you got it apart you should remove the entire cover for the oil pickup. Did this one 2 years ago with a pair of snips and some needle nose pliers and no issues.
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Then just crimp the screen down after :thumbsup:
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