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08/23/08

  Here's the picture of the exhaust parts I picked up so far. I'm picking up a 10ft. straight pipe along with 2 90 degree bends from Napa on Monday. This is a 3" Turbo Muffler, 3" Vibrant Performance Resonator, 3" Flex Pipe and (4) 3" Fange adaptors. 

3" Exhaust from the turbo all the way back. This baby is gonna breath! Stay tuned, I'll probably post more pictures tonight.

08/24/08

Been working on it all weekend. But, taking my time and making sure I don't miss anything and that everything broken down has been logged and placed in paper bags properly labeled. You know why. Anyway, I removed my Trans and Oil pan. Dropped the old block off on blocks, picked up and mounted my new block on the engine stand. I bolted up the cylinder head with the ARP studs, installed the Crane 14 cams and that's about it. Here's a picture

09/28/08

  Here's the picture of the 3" direct bolt stainless steel exhaust by Borla. Haven't done much work on the car lately because of the heat but, it's starting to cool down so I can get back at it.

Check back soon.

10/18/08

 Here's the picture of the Clutchmasters aluminum flywheel. I'll be installing the 6.25qt aluminum oil pan tomorrow and tear the transmission apart and install the LSD. Stay tuned. The torque specs are 70 ft. lbs. of torque for the flywheel bolts. If you look at the hollow dowel to the left of the flywheel, there is a slot right next to it. I put a screwdriver in there and wedged it between the teeth in order to get to the 70 lbs.. It was a pain but it's done and time to move forward.

Here's the picture of the timing belt installed with my Fidanza cam gears and the outer cover with the cutout for easy access to the cam gears. Yes it's upside down because I'll be installing my oil pan tomorrow. Stay tuned.

10/26/08

Here's the pictures of the Fidanza pressure plate and clutch bolted up to the Clutchmasters aluminum flywheel. As well as the OBX 6.25qt. oil pan bolted in.

Here's the steering knuckles with the new hubs with the studs already pressed in.

11/15/08

  Here's the tranny apart. Yeah, my first time seeing the inside myself. I was surprised as soon I got it separated. The Differential gear was right on top! (Take note: This is Cast aluminum so always use a rubber dead blow hammer to separate the two pieces, if you use a regular metal hammer you run the risk of cracking the housing. Don't do it.) I just pulled it out. I went down to Advanced Auto and they had the bearings and seals in stock. On Monday I'll drop off my LSD and get the bearings pressed on. Getting close to being able to drop in my new engine! =) Here's the picture. Stay tuned.

11/30/08

   Check it out. It's the Nitrous Express Intercooler spray kit. I got a great deal on it so I couldn't pass it up. =)

12/31/08

      Finally got the LSD all together. Breaking the bolts loose was a pain in the rear. Had to hold a 13mm wrench on the next bolt then, use a breaker bar with an extension to break them loose. Fun stuff. Here's the picture. The nylon gear is for the speedometer.

01/14/09

     Here's the picture of the P2R Vacuum Block. Very nice quality.

02/17/09

     This is the Turbo XS Dual Stage Boost controller. Got it off E-Bay for 180.00 bucks. New and never installed. =)

    Royal Purple is a brand I've come to trust and will only buy for my Neon. It's been proven to reduce heat, friction and increase Horse Power. It's a little more expensive but, when you count all the money you've invested in your motor? it's a no brainer. 

Stay Tuned. 

03/22/09

    Here's 3 pictures of my engine/tranny and turbo ready to go in.

I will have it dropped back in the car next weekend.

Stay tuned.

03/29/09

     Here's the picture of the engine in. Notice how I had to separate the turbo to get it in. I'll be back at it tomorrow after riding my CR125R for a bit. Stay tuned.

04/11/09

Here's the shifter bushings installed.

Stage III Drive Shaft Shop Axles installed. Had to hone out the LSD just a bit for the fit. The outside nuts are 36mm. Going to buy a socket tomorrow. That's going to be hard to find. wish me luck (more 1 time use stuff to buy!) LOL.  

05/03/09

   Here's the valve cover and intake picture. Not bolted up yet. Just wanted to see it. All I can say is "Sweeeeet!"

05/23/09

     Here's the new brakes installed with the slotted and drilled rotors. 

   Here's my MillerMatic 140 with Autoset. I love this welder. 

05/27/09

   Here's the picture Hahn Racecraft 20g T3 Turbo Manifold. Well worth the money. It's very well made (me being a machinist I give it an A+) turbo manifold. It's thick everywhere and the Tig welds rock. The T3 flange is in the center where it has to be. The other 2 manifolds I had were left and right plus the one was too close to the firewall. Being in the center of the head will allow room on both sides for the exhaust and intake on the 20G Turbo. Here's the picture. Can't wait to mount this and finish this way over due build.

08/10/09

     Here's the picture of the internal wastegate moved. I'll get everything bolted up later this week and start the plumbing. 

08/16/09

    Here's the pictures of the turbo all bolted up with the 1st manifold I tried. I'll be taking offers on the Hahn Manifold if anyone is interested. 3 pictures here so you can see how I'll be running the intercooler pipes. Next I have to mod my cooling fan shrouds to fit the Griffon Aluminum radiator. Check back soon.

08/17/09

   Here's the pictures of the fan shroud mod and the intake manifold bolted up. The radiator is only temporarily in place as I have to attach the lower radiator hose first before doing the final install. (It's alot easier that way).

 Doesn't fit so it's time for some dremel work. These have steel inserts molded into them so watch yourself.

Much better! The bottom washers have the I.D. big enough to fit around the O.D. of the radiator threaded studs. (I.D. =Inside diameter) (O.D.= Outside diameter).

Sweet.

Losing engine compartment space fast! DOH! LOL. The wire harness looks a mess but, I'll be taking care of all that soon. =P.

03/28/10

Gone is the big can muffler. I bought a Magnaflow performance muffler with a 3" intake and (2) 2 1/2" outlets left and right side. Anyone looking to buy a 3" Borla muffler? Make me an offer. 

 Showing where the Borla 3" muffler was. Taking offers. You can partially see the Magnaflow in the top right.

The Borla 3".

Elbow with the O2 bung welding in along with the 3" 3 bolt flange.

The new Magnaflow performance muffler part#:53083. That's the 3" inlet and there's (2) 2 1/2" outlet so I can keep the same look as Vibrant muffler that I had before. I was sick all weekend so next weekend I should have the exhaust completely welded up. Stay tuned.

04/02/10

     Here's the picture of the Vibrant Performance resonator welded into place. I cut the front half of the Borla exhaust in half and welded the resontator in place. The beads are looking a lot better, I'm really getting used to the welding techniques.  This resonator will quiet the exhaust and keep that nice deep tone that I like. Going to hear the turbo spooling up over this exhaust but still have the flow and performance that you'd get with a straight through muffler.

       This is the 3" 409 Stainless Steel mandrel bent tubing I bought to help finish the exhaust off. This is tough metal, my 14 amp abrasive saw is having a tough time with it. Going to keep working through this 3 day Holiday weekend. Happy Easter everyone. Stay tuned!

04/04/10

     This is the clutch cable. Remember! Modern Performance sells this for 50.00 cheaper.

     This is how the boost piping will most likely be ran.

     Fuel Rail installed with the injectors.

          Sat the valve cover on to see how she looks again. I gotta get that stupid Napa sticker off of my radiator hose! LOL stay tuned. To finish the exhaust I'm going have to rent a band saw.

04/10/10

     I welded the back half of the exhaust on the car today. It took all day!. Weld, check alignment, break weld, re-align and re-weld. blah, blah, blah. I still have to weld the down pipe. Man, doing a custom exhaust sucks but, it'll pay off in the end. Here's the pictures from today including one of myself since it's been a while.  Stay tuned. Hopefully I'll get the down pipe welded together tomorrow. I included a shot that show's off the scheme of the engine very nicely.

My Millermatic 140 Mig welder. I can't say enough about this welder. It Rocks!!

Not the best welds in the world but, they'll hold.

Here it is welded together.

Dual exhaust look with the performance of a straight through design.

Me, all dirty trying to get this thing done!

Here's the shot with the lighting. You can see how good she looks. Man, you have to see her in person!

-Rich

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