Well, the TSX needed new wheels....ISF is back (Page 64)
#1561
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Their cam is super fucking aggressive. Really loppy idle.. I mean nasty.
#1562
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Yeah that place is no joke. No cams right now. Maybe someday. I am still unsure about cams at all in a daily driven car.
Also some more thoughts on my pulley. I believe the brand to be possibily Innovators West which means they don't make a 2.4in so It might actually be a 2.55in pulley which means during the summer it ran great but once the cooler air came and I put the ehaust on those two together made it run lean.
Thanks for the thread Majofo. Going to read through it. If I have a 2.55 uppper and reason not to do a overdrive lower from a reliability and daily driven standpoint?
Also some more thoughts on my pulley. I believe the brand to be possibily Innovators West which means they don't make a 2.4in so It might actually be a 2.55in pulley which means during the summer it ran great but once the cooler air came and I put the ehaust on those two together made it run lean.
Thanks for the thread Majofo. Going to read through it. If I have a 2.55 uppper and reason not to do a overdrive lower from a reliability and daily driven standpoint?
#1563
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
#1564
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
From reading that list I think here is what I am thinking. Going to put a call into the shop to see what they can quote me for it.
1. FIC1000 or ID1050X injectors
2. LPE Pump
3. JHR Performance Tank
4. 160Tstat
5. Overdrive Bottom
6. Tune
From reading that list that should get me in the high 500 range and fix my current issues as well as not break the bank completely.
#1565
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
So I have to do some after hours work tonight for work so I went home for an hour and a half and decided to check on the brick. What I saw terrifies me. I am used to seeing pictures of this stuff clean on the forum when people post them up. I have no idea what to think about this. I don't know if it means I have even bigger problems or I just need to get a catch can setup installed.
Also my brick might be collapsed.
And then while putting it back together I did something stupid that I have never done before. I managed to snap a bolt off. I had tested my tq wrench at 44ftlbs. I had completely misread the document I was following and the fact it said in lbs. Now I have to figure out how to extract that broken bolt and rethread the whole. Exactly what I didn't need to have to do.
Also my brick might be collapsed.
And then while putting it back together I did something stupid that I have never done before. I managed to snap a bolt off. I had tested my tq wrench at 44ftlbs. I had completely misread the document I was following and the fact it said in lbs. Now I have to figure out how to extract that broken bolt and rethread the whole. Exactly what I didn't need to have to do.
#1566
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Horreee shiettt mang.. Your first mod should be a catch can. The intercooler isn't too bad, but definitely collapsing inward. I can help you with that bolt, I just extracted one this past week.. bitch and a half. Get a double edged extractor. Also get some blue loctite..
Last edited by Majofo; 01-16-2017 at 05:14 PM.
#1567
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
#1568
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Yeah I am going to hope the block will survice a little longer while I do some more mods. All though more boost might make it colapse faster.
Explain to me a little bit more about this double edge extractor. Do I drill a hole in the middle of the broken bolt and then use it in reverse to get it out?
#1569
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Definitely going to have to degreese the entire thing and get it back as shiny and clean looking as I can. Then get a single or double catch can setup cause that is terrible looking and I am sure its terrible for the inside of my engine as well.
#1570
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Yeah, punch the bolt then drill. Soak it a bit in pb (overkill) and then tap the extractor in with a hammer. It just needs to catch an edge and then you can unscrew it. A lot easier and more functional than the traditional extractor.
#1572
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Just found out the gas station just down the street from me has E85.
Freaking 1.30 / gal.
It's like the universe is talking to me..
do it, it's saying.. do eeet.
stfu!
injectors + flex fuel setup.. $600
power adders $?????
tune $??????
KILL KILL KILL
Freaking 1.30 / gal.
It's like the universe is talking to me..
do it, it's saying.. do eeet.
stfu!
injectors + flex fuel setup.. $600
power adders $?????
tune $??????
KILL KILL KILL
#1573
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
If I didn't travel so much I would definitely do e85 setup as I have enough stations I could get by locally.
#1574
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Is there a place that fixes the bricks or do I need to just buy a new one? Do the ZL1 lids come with a brick? Am I better off just sucking it up and getting a new lid now with a new brick or is it cheaper if they are fixable?
#1575
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
#1576
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Damn Jason, I bet you freaked out when you pulled off that cover
#1577
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Just a little bit. I was even more unhappy to have to put it back together that way besides wiping out what I could with some towels. I didn't have any degresser I felt safe using on the inside of an engine. I need to get some of that still. Going to be one hell of a project to get it all clean again.
#1579
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
Is this the once you are talking about? CTS-V2 Racing by WEAPON-X Motorsports ? SMC dual catch cans Any reason that one is better than this one? This one just looks easier to empty out with a removable catch. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-85603
Is there a place that fixes the bricks or do I need to just buy a new one? Do the ZL1 lids come with a brick? Am I better off just sucking it up and getting a new lid now with a new brick or is it cheaper if they are fixable?
Is there a place that fixes the bricks or do I need to just buy a new one? Do the ZL1 lids come with a brick? Am I better off just sucking it up and getting a new lid now with a new brick or is it cheaper if they are fixable?
yes there is a vendor on the vorums that will fix your brick... if you decide to go with a ZL1 lid, the brick does come included and most likely already reinforced...
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1580
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
I don't know I didn't run my hands across them at all. I am sure lots of things are discolored from all that oil but also I had the phone on HDR Auto so things could be just the picture as well. I will have to check when I open it up to clean it and fix the bolt again.
#1581
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
i like the dual setup by design... there shouldn't be that much blowby to where you will have to empty out the catch can often so unclamping a few hoses and a few bolts to get it out is fine with me... the moroso is also a great cc and the other one i would look at is elite engineering (my buddy has this on his z06). they both have removable bottoms...
yes there is a vendor on the vorums that will fix your brick... if you decide to go with a ZL1 lid, the brick does come included and most likely already reinforced...
yes there is a vendor on the vorums that will fix your brick... if you decide to go with a ZL1 lid, the brick does come included and most likely already reinforced...
Do you think the brick is still working like that or it is something I need to fix immedietly?
#1582
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
So just got my quote back from the shop and I had had them add some extra stuff and that costs more than I expected. Didn't know the price of the 9.1 lower and the required idler relocation with 50mm pulley kit. Between the two that is over $1000 in parts. I think they might end up getting removed from the upgrade unfortunately. It just put me at a level I was expecting to be price wise. The good thing is they said they should be able to get me in next week already to do the work. Hopefully I can still get it tuned without issues with my brick in the condition it is.
#1583
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
i wouldn't bother with any type of upgrade without addressing the brick first... a collapsed brick will kill flow which translates to your higher IAT2s... that will mess with your tune so it would be pointless... get the fundamentals working properly first, then do the upgrades... if you can't wait for the brick to get fixed then just order a pre reinforced brick as a core exchange... that way you have it in time if you still plan to do new pump, etc... why bother tuning it if you know there is a bottleneck... do it right once... it's cheaper in the longrun...
Lid Modifications - Manifold Conversions, Reinforcement, etc
Lid Modifications - Manifold Conversions, Reinforcement, etc
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1584
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
My engine seems to sadly differ about having a lot of blowby. I know that is over 76k miles but still that can't really be normal is it? Maybe I am just over reacting to seeing that the way it is but it seems horrible.
Do you think the brick is still working like that or it is something I need to fix immedietly?
Do you think the brick is still working like that or it is something I need to fix immedietly?
my N/A MR2 has tons of blowby but that's because the rings are shot...
#1585
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
I don't know if everything under the cover is blowby or not but how else would it get there. Could that really just be light blowby for over 76k miles? I am not trying to say anyone is wrong just trying to figure this out.
I am contacting him today to order a new reinforced brick with core exchange. Still trying to figure out what catch can I want but going to do that tonight.
These are not really supposed to be upgrades as much as fixing my a/f ratio. The higher temps caused by a crushed brick shouldn't have anything to do with the fact my a/f ratio is contstantly between 13.1 and 13.6. Yes adding upgrades with it at the same time though so I only have to pay for one tune.
I am contacting him today to order a new reinforced brick with core exchange. Still trying to figure out what catch can I want but going to do that tonight.
These are not really supposed to be upgrades as much as fixing my a/f ratio. The higher temps caused by a crushed brick shouldn't have anything to do with the fact my a/f ratio is contstantly between 13.1 and 13.6. Yes adding upgrades with it at the same time though so I only have to pay for one tune.
#1586
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Ok so just put my deposit down. Decided to do everything I had listed. Depending on when things arrive it will either get done next Thursday and Friday or the Thursday and Friday after that as Thursday Friday combos just fit better with my work schedule.
Also figured out my lid problem. I am getting a used ZL1 lid they they have at the shop. It was only used for about 5k miles. Getting it for just under what they used to be new so can't complain based on the price. Its already milled down and sitting at the shop so I don't have to wait.
Now I just need to choose a catch can and get it installed before the car goes in for the work.
Also figured out my lid problem. I am getting a used ZL1 lid they they have at the shop. It was only used for about 5k miles. Getting it for just under what they used to be new so can't complain based on the price. Its already milled down and sitting at the shop so I don't have to wait.
Now I just need to choose a catch can and get it installed before the car goes in for the work.
#1587
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Are these what you are talking about? https://www.amazon.com/Rennsteig-Dua.../dp/B009SM2DTW Doesn't seem like they are small enough though. Can't seem to find a smaller kit.
I bought it at sears.. I'll find a link. There are several variants out there.
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1588
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Also.. just saw someone put up ID850s on vowners for $600.. less than 7k miles.. just upgraded to 1ks.. said sale pending but might still be up.
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1589
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Appreciate it. I got some new FIC1000 coming so that way when I eventually add headers and what not I won't need new injectors.
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1591
Moderator
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Regional Coordinator (Southeast)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mooresville, NC
Age: 38
Posts: 43,640
Received 3,860 Likes
on
2,580 Posts
Do it once. Do it right. That is how I have always built my cars. This is about 6-12 months before I was planing on doing something else this big to the car but oh well part of it is needed.
#1592
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes
on
5,045 Posts
You're gonna be ready for some rainy weather highway racing in no time. Hunting down STS-Vs... and killing them.
The following 5 users liked this post by cu2wagon:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017),
JT4 (01-18-2017),
KaMLuNg (01-18-2017),
Majofo (01-17-2017),
SuperTrooper169 (01-18-2017)
#1593
Senior Moderator
#1594
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
FIC1000
The following users liked this post:
CCColtsicehockey (01-18-2017)
#1595
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
yeah, screw those (punzine) ladiboi.. It wouldn't catch, need to drilll deeper with those and a t-bar plus tap it out ever so gently.
CCCCoolts.. what I used on that 10mm was a 1/8in square screw extractor Craftsman brand.
Worked like a charm. I didn't even use a t-bar, used my tiny drill with a lot of downward pressure into the bit.. and just slowly worked it out of the thread.
Sears.com
CCCCoolts.. what I used on that 10mm was a 1/8in square screw extractor Craftsman brand.
Worked like a charm. I didn't even use a t-bar, used my tiny drill with a lot of downward pressure into the bit.. and just slowly worked it out of the thread.
Sears.com
#1596
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Only Gus (04WDP) and J (RS) know.. but the bearing on my AC compressor was out. The clutch plate is held in by a tiny 10mm bolt.. well.. you need to hold the plate in position to remove bolt or else it spins with plate.. well.. I'm like fuck it.. hit with the drill to spin in out before plate has a chance to spin.. yeah.. 1/2in drill on a 10mm bolt that has thread lock on it.. I'm an idiot. spun the head of the bolt right off. Had about zero degrees of freedom.. drilling and doing anything with the AC compressor was a effing bitch. Anyways, it all worked out.
The following users liked this post:
cu2wagon (01-18-2017)
#1597
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
If you have enough material of the bolt sticking out.. best thing to do is try to grab it and work it out.
The bolt that snapped on mine was complete flush with the neck / gear of the compressor.
Spent hours trying to tap/spin the bolt out with a hammer and chisel.. waste of time.
The bolt that snapped on mine was complete flush with the neck / gear of the compressor.
Spent hours trying to tap/spin the bolt out with a hammer and chisel.. waste of time.
#1598
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes
on
5,045 Posts
You ever realize how you never get to practice with something like an extractor in a controlled environment? It's always some boneheaded situation?
I think I'm gonna write myself a note... When WagonJr. Is like 12, I'm gonna make up some sort of metal plate with a bunch of fasteners installed and dorked up. Break some heads off, round off the hexes, whatever. And then we'll practice unfuxking the situation.
I think I'm gonna write myself a note... When WagonJr. Is like 12, I'm gonna make up some sort of metal plate with a bunch of fasteners installed and dorked up. Break some heads off, round off the hexes, whatever. And then we'll practice unfuxking the situation.
#1599
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes
on
5,045 Posts
That's life skillz.
#1600
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#lifeskillzzz
Here's some bullshit vid of a similar product I used.. I'm like.. brah.. please.
Here's some bullshit vid of a similar product I used.. I'm like.. brah.. please.