Beefing up the bottom end
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Beefing up the bottom end
For the last few weeks, I've been busy between new bling-bling in the engine bay, installing water/methanol injection and new rod bolts... Here are some highlights of the install....
Used windshield washer container for storing "juice"
Painted and cleared cross member.
Some more wrapping to do
Painted and cleared upper and lower pans
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As I inspect the rods, I couldn't believe my eyes. They had already gone through the 1st layer.
Mind as well. ACL FTW!!!
Had to get a shot of the shaved caliper.
Anyways, it's been a busy summer. Trying to do all this crap and still work full time has kept me on my toes. But, it's all a great time as usual...
Used windshield washer container for storing "juice"
Painted and cleared cross member.
Some more wrapping to do
Painted and cleared upper and lower pans
Fidanza
As I inspect the rods, I couldn't believe my eyes. They had already gone through the 1st layer.
Mind as well. ACL FTW!!!
Had to get a shot of the shaved caliper.
Anyways, it's been a busy summer. Trying to do all this crap and still work full time has kept me on my toes. But, it's all a great time as usual...
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Nice article! Rod Bearings look like you haven't been changing your oil or it's been over rev'd/overboost'd.....I've been thinking of doing the ARP rod bolts just for peace of mind especially if I able to get a reflashed ecu......
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CMax03, that was exactly why I wanted to replace the rod bolts, for peace of mind. I am very lucky that I pulled those caps off when I did. Man, that was close!!! I wish I could have done the mains too.
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That's definitely one of the best turbo setups I've seen in a Maxima period! Everything is so well placed....that's cool that it's setup with the stock exhaust manifolds.... What are you running in the 1/4 mile 11.7 sec? It's beautiful dude!!!!
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Still waiting for things to cool down a bit here in Vegas. With fall season just around the corner, I am sure I will have the answer to this soon...
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u know i never asked this question before and now seems a good time as any; are replacing the rod bearings more of a maintnence task or do you feel the engine rev a little easier with fresh bearings in there?
or did you replace them because you heard some knocking underneath?
or did you replace them because you heard some knocking underneath?
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u know i never asked this question before and now seems a good time as any; are replacing the rod bearings more of a maintnence task or do you feel the engine rev a little easier with fresh bearings in there?
or did you replace them because you heard some knocking underneath?
or did you replace them because you heard some knocking underneath?
As far as rev easier, my car is still sitting on the rack as I plan to finish the repairs next week, I am out of town in Reno right now. However, I don't foresee a difference in the way the engine will rev.
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