My n/a project - Page 22

doublea · 10-28-2009, 06:04 PM

I should be done with the wiring tonight or tomorrow, I have worked late yesterday and done quite a bit of work. If I can get my parts next week, it look like we might drop the engine the first week of nov. The car is actually ready to get the engine & tranny, but at the last minute I decided to order some ES bushing for the engine mount, but I didn't had time to work on it. The original engine mount are still in good shape, but I think it's definitely something that have to be done. Now for the most I have measured both the ES bushing and the Engine mount that came on my 2k1 AE SE 20th ann, and it look like it might just fit without any modification, I just need to find a way to get the old rubber out without damaging the paint, otherwise I'll have to sandblast them & paint them again, this would be a show stopper at this point. If can get those ES bushing in without damaging the paint, than I will only need few hours to drop the engine. Otherwise I wont have the time to paint those sucker before 2-3 weeks, I'm starting some home renovation this coming week-end, ( doing a dream bathroom in the basement ) wich is going to take a couple of weeks to complete.

*maxine'sMan* · 10-29-2009, 11:22 AM

I think the only way to get these out short of a press with a proper jig is a vice and an air hammer/chisel.. You can prolly do it without scratches if you are very carefull!

doublea · 10-29-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by maxine'sMan

I think the only way to get these out short of a press with a proper jig is a vice and an air hammer/chisel.. You can prolly do it without scratches if you are very carefull!

I was thinking of using a zip gun, I'm going to try it tonight and see if that work.

Thank you.

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doublea · 10-30-2009, 05:47 AM

I have a LC1 wide band and I thought of installing the o2 sensor after the main cat, do you think this the best place to put it ?

*The Wizard* · 11-04-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by doublea

I have a LC1 wide band and I thought of installing the o2 sensor after the main cat, do you think this the best place to put it ?

No. The O2 sensor must be before the cat for accurate measurements.

doublea · 11-05-2009, 05:59 AM

Ok so I need to weld a bung just before the main cat.

Thanks a bunch.

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doublea · 11-11-2009, 06:20 AM

Just spoke with Brian Catts and the left muffler will be on it's way later this week. I'm getting closer & closer to the drop day > It's possible that we do the engine & tranny install this coming saturday or sunday, do you guys thinks it would be cool to do a live webcast ? If there is enough interest I might make it happend.

Cheers

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**Kevlo911** · 11-11-2009, 08:53 AM

Do one of those sped up videos(like 8 hours+ in minutes)

doublea · 11-11-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevlo911

Do one of those sped up videos(like 8 hours+ in minutes)

I have a complete Final Cut Pro system at the office, let me see what kind of camera I could shoot with.

How is your project car ?

*DrunkieTheBear* · 11-15-2009, 10:28 PM

LOL...I wish I could come up for this and help...I wanna be on a webcam LOL

I don't have the proper paperwork to do it...

doublea · 11-16-2009, 07:19 AM

Hey Dave, we couldn't drop the engine over the week-end, we tried to take care of the engine mount, but nothing worked. I first tried to remove the old marshmallow engine mount with the zip gun but it didn't work, the bushing need to be pressed out. My friend is bringing them over to his shop and will push them out with a press later this week. I have still a few things to take car in the engine bay but I'd say 90% of the engine bay stuff has been completed. I'll keep you posted.

Cheers

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redteg94 · 11-16-2009, 04:11 PM

nice project

doublea · 11-17-2009, 05:53 AM

Yesterday I stayed late on the garage, working the wiring in the engine bay, still another 2-3 evening and this will be done, it's going to be very clean no more dirty/greasy wire or connector everything has been cleaned thoroughly. I will post some fresh pics tonight.

Cheers

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tibal · 11-17-2009, 08:36 PM

cant wait AA!!

doublea · 11-18-2009, 05:35 AM

Sorry for not posting the pics, I came back out late from work yesterday and didn't had time so I'll take some tonight.

**Kevlo911** · 11-18-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by doublea

I have a complete Final Cut Pro system at the office, let me see what kind of camera I could shoot with.

How is your project car ?

Finally having some break through. Too bad my project is my DD haha. Turbo issues, I believe, will be fixed by friday. I plan to be around 8psi this weekend if all goes well.

doublea · 11-18-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevlo911

Finally having some break through. Too bad my project is my DD haha. Turbo issues, I believe, will be fixed by friday. I plan to be around 8psi this weekend if all goes well.

I'm glad that your project is coming along. I'm shooting for spring 2010, I have been working for about 3 year on the car now so it's time to put all the effort for the last stretch.

My biggest concern for now is to finish the connection of the black box underneath the rear of the car, I dont have a clear pics of the entire system, like taking while the car is jack up. I hope some one can help me with that, I have a schematic but that is purely chinese for me.

If no one can help me with this, I'll have to figure out something with my cousin, like bringing his 2000 max in a garage, jack it up and take some global pics and close up shot from there.

doublea · Yesterday, 09:59 AM

I'm willing to pay a reasonable price for anyone who can take care of my motor mount, I want to have the old rubber pressed out and the ES bushing pressed in, there might be some custom fitting required, like welding a spacer in between the ES bushing and the motor mount. I will ship the engine mount with the ES bushing. I have been really busy with my business, the home renovation etc. I have decided to have some of the remaining work to be done by professional.

Please PM me with any service offer, I'm willing to pay upfront for anyone who has the credibility and skill to do it.

Thanks a bunch.

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