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#1 |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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![]() The project originally started out as a 245 then in 2003 I decided to switch to a 242. I've been working on it off and on when I'm home from school the past couple years. I'm just going to start off with the work that's taken place since springbreak 2005.
Engine: B21FT -align honed mains, decked for .030 squish -2nd oversize stock pistons, balanced -stock rods resized, cyrotreated, new hardware, balanced -reground crank, balanced -bmw oil piston squirters -meling oil pump Cylinder Head: -398 SCP -port & polished, unshrouded exhaust valves -40mm exhaust valves, stock intake valves -K cam Turbo Setup: -Holset HY35 -Powerstroke intercooler -SS header from Jonathan(Stereophile33) -XS RFL blow off valve -3 inch exhaust (half of it from Doug's old car!) Suspension/Brakes: -front coilovers 315 lb springs -rear coilovers 250lb springs -revalved/shortened Bilsteins (towery's specs) -Kaphlenke camber plates -IPD adjustable torque rods -adjustable panhard rod (homemade) -poly bushings from Dale (245gti) -new rotors, calipers, pads, ss lines, master cylinder, junction block Driveline: -93 Cobra T5 tranny -Pro5.0 short shifter -custom Spec stage 2+ clutch/pp (Volvo pp and clutch with the T5 spline) -3 inch aluminum driveshaft Fuel/Ignition: -MS'nS -EDIS with Ford coil pack -Ford CFI injector's -walbro pump B21 block fresh from the machine shop ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Notice the spots machined for the squirters ![]() Sprayed the garage down with a hose to keep the dust down ![]() ![]() Test fitting the squirters ![]() ![]() ![]() rods, pistons, oil pump installed ![]() ![]() finished short block ![]() ![]() ![]() the light! (40mm exhaust valve) ![]() seam welding ![]() painted bay ![]() preparing to drop in the motor ![]() ![]() ![]() ready to go in ![]() motor in, test fitting header with junk head ![]() body still needs a lot of work ![]() ![]() engine bay ![]() ![]() ![]() The new motor has been run through 3 sessions of stealth's run in procedure. When I was almost finished with the 3rd session I blew a freeze plug. I wasn't sure if this was due to the coolant system getting pressurized from a slight leak in the headgasket or if the machine shop installed the freeze plugs incorrectly. The blown freeze plug was replaced with one of the rubber expandable plugs and the head gasket replaced. If another one blows the motor is coming out and all of the plugs are going to be replaced(JB will be involved). The motor did sound great and sounded really smooth after the 2nd session. I'm heading back to Colorado tomorrow, so I won't see the car for a few months. The plan is to get a bunch of little parts needed while I'm away. Hopefully get the car painted over springbreak or the beginning of summer. Once the body is painted the 93 block cloth interior(that's sitting in the basement) is going in the car. Then a few test drives (I smell Missouri) and if all goes well it'll get registered.
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1983 245DL, 2011 WRX, 1978 SR500 |
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#2 |
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Join Date: May 2006
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![]() OMG I wet myself!.. that is killer! good lighting on the engine bay pic's!
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#3 |
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Winter Park, FL
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![]() Gorgeous car! Very nice work!
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-Nick S30 & E30
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#4 |
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Join Date: May 2006
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![]() DOnt do anything to the outside!
SLEEPA POWA! EDIT: I spy Eikers! What rubber are you gonna put on them? |
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50 shades of beige
![]() Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Rockville, MD
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Those aren't crappy eikers, they are the real things. BTW, way to go davo!
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#6 |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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![]() Thanks for all the complements guys!
Originally that's the attitude the project took on, screw all the looks and just make it fast. Now I'm going for just a great all around car: handles great, plenty of power, nice interior, clean factory looks on the outside but nothing that says look at me. |
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Super Moose!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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![]() Just a thought, some after-market water pumps if not shaped like the oem blade can cause freeze plugs to pop. Not sure what it has on it but just in case you didn't know
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#8 |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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![]() I read the stories about the stamped impellers and made sure to get the one with cast impeller.
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![]() I love everywhere this project is going. Well done.
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#10 |
Not such a PRVert Anymore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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![]() Amazing, the work put into that is huge!
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#11 |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
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![]() Now THATS what I'm talking about!
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1985 Bedford cf. B230e aw71L 1990 240 turbo. b230ft m47 chips |
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#12 |
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Lancaster, PA
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![]() very nice work!
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OEMplus++
![]() Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: San Francisco
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![]() Very nice Dave. I've seen the car in person and "helped" a bit. I like where it is going and can't wait to ride around in it. This project is being done like it should, on a budget nonetheless.
The lighting is very high tech too! ![]() Last edited by Homer; 01-23-2007 at 01:01 AM.. |
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#14 |
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![]() Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Maryland
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![]() What did you do for a WG?
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#15 |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Richmond, VA
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![]() awesome awesome, yah im curious about the wastegate and manifold myself
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#16 |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Two Up, Two Down
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![]() i see an internal flapper on the back of the turbo
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-Billy Volvoless for the first time since 1990... ![]() 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS (comfy gradma car) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2WD (hauls ass) 1990 Mazda Miata (track toy) |
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#17 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: satx
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![]() this project has been in the dark, this the first time you've posted anything on it?
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Two summers ago I ran the stock wastegate and it held a consistent 19psi(which it was I think the original actuator opens up at). Now I ported the hell out of the wastegate, and I'm planning on fabricating something similiar to atp's ultimate wastegate over springbreak with an internal wastegate I can get different springs for. Eventually I'll get a the header setup for twin wastegates with a nice twin scroll turbo. Last edited by DavoS40; 01-23-2007 at 11:18 AM.. Reason: grammer, i was tanked when i originally wrote this |
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#19 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Portland, OR
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![]() is that block orange? or is that just a bad digital camera?
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Chubfest 2009 Survivor
![]() Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.
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![]() You and Lee really make me miss 240's (and REALLY hate living in smog states)
amazing job man!
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Hank Scorpio is from the Simpsons. You can call me Doug ;) Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 (242) | Car 2 (t5r) | Car 3 (255) |
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#21 |
Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Ocala, FL.
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![]() Another beautiful 242 in the making. kudos man.
Doug, life will get a lot easier when you get out of Cali. |
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Chubfest 2009 Survivor
![]() Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.
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#23 |
WRC addict
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Victoria BC
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![]() that engine bay looks godly
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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![]() It's chevy red-orange it turned out more orange than I wanted though.
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Thanks, when are we going to get some updates on your 242? |
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#25 |
Face in the carpet
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Setting stuff on fire
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![]() Your engine gives me big wood.
He's turned it into a 120 wagon ![]() Start new thread now! Must hear details! Can't wait month to talk! Unless you're still going to hooters... |
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