Emp's Quick Member Journal, 87 mk3, little make overs.

[empera]

alright well to whoever knows who i am, this is what i've been upto since November, many trials and tribulations but either way i'd like to share.
Not really big on "build threads" but since im bored and i did take pics,not as many as i'd wanted, so i will post

and it began with this. November 2k8

What the car looked like before it went under the knife...basically wat its gonna look like when im done, lol...
Engine...

Operation, get the old engine out.

Followed by a few pics of a few parts...

New Block, Arias pistons, Eagle Rods, etc...etc...

A1000 Fuel Pump

16gal Cell.

Splitter, -10 to 2 x -6 feeds, the return is -6

Manifold Outfitted with q45 TB...

Things being replaced that i have no pics out of car...
550 injectors replaced by PTE 780cc Injectors
Oil filter relocation **** + 11"X 7" oil cooler and 180 tstat.
Manley +1mm OS valves, Regrind 274 Cams + AEM Cam Gears
Gates Racing T-Belt
Other info to come.

 

[empera]

Making room for the fuel Cell...

Many people asked me, why not just sump the stocker...well first of all i wasnt comfortable welding on the old rusty gas tank and the thing is just so grimey.
Anyway....let skip a few steps since i didnt take much pics.

Cell being test fitted after cutting the hole, which was needed for me to run the lines.

Feed and return being ran.

While i'm at it, why not clean up the bay a little. Started to prime it.

Think i was doing priming here...

Some OEM matching paint...a little too well of a OEM match lol

Ok back to the fuel system...

We welded on the supports and installed the mounting brackets.
Also welded on the studs for the fuel pump and filter.

Fuel pump/filter mounted and started to connect lines.

What fuel cell? heh i will try to get a metal cover going instead, but this should work for now.

Under i used weather stripping and some rubberized under body coating.

 

[empera]

Fuel system was pretty much done...on to the assembly of engine.

Installing the oil pump.

Front partially on and head on.
Also used a 2mm HKS Stopper Metal Headgasket for extra measure, even tho the block was o-ringed which were installed also.

Things being test fitted, i also powder coated my valve covers and fuel rail myself.

Before engine going in i replaced the steering rack with a low mileage re manufactured one along with a SS PS feed line.

After massaging in, engine was in...stupid me did it with the newly coated valve covers ah well, live and learn.

 

[empera]

Started to work on oil filter relocation and cooler.

Much easier.

New Intercooler installed. Overall Size: 31"x12"x4"

Manifold and cam gears test fitted.

Manifold and upper dp wrapped.

More things installed, including radiator and fan.

and more...coils, turbo, dp...

Wiring, fuel rail, AFPR, vac lines being ran.





after most of it together...

First start on new block!!! Almost starts right up. Need to tune AEM for coldstarts and such.

And then we had better luck the next day. Forgive me the intake filter set up, had to cut it. Also stock cams were installed for the break in period, they need adjusting but will wait till the new cams are installed.

 

[empera]

ok so i had a leak, pan was not done by someone, whom name i choose not to mention....

Bad leak...

A really bad one...

After a few days no oil was left in the engine...Time to pull out engine to replace the ****ty one with a stocker, which i should have done in the first place, ah well...took me a while but we got it done.

and after having a few problems getting the car to idle again with the AEM she was out in the sunlight...first time since november.

She needs a bath....badly.

Enjoying the out doors...heh

Sorry steve, i think ima keep the wheels


And finally....her first steps...sorry for the really ****ty quality, i only had my cell phone on me.

Lol and my buddy takes a while putting her to bed.

Car will not rev pass 3k, hopefully Ray (@turbotek ) will help me figure that one out.


Thanks for looking guys.

Next up...tune, break-in, tune and hopefully paint job if i could get it done in the fall...


Special thanks to the usual Philly Supra guys...G, Chris, Dave, and others

 

[supra1008]

Who's this dave guy? He didn't do anything!:biglaugh:

Congrats man! It looks, runs and sounds amazing!!!!!

Now its my turn:evil2:

 

[gaboonviper85]

I'm hurt...timing cover decked itself:-( lol

your car sounds like pure sex now! Can't wait till you get a good tune and see what this bitch can do!

 

[tbcmorris]

very nice

 

[empera]

I'm hurt...timing cover decked itself:-( lol

your car sounds like pure sex now! Can't wait till you get a good tune and see what this bitch can do!

good im glad ur hurt...

oh and thanks to my dog...

 

[ForcedTorque]

You Philly guys and your damn dogs!

And, who the hell doesn't know who the EMP is?

My guess on the oil pan is goon did it half way and said fuck it, I hate this funkin thing, I'm not fuckin with this shit no mo!:evil2:

The built is looking fantastic!

 

[empera]

You Philly guys and your damn dogs!

And, who the hell doesn't know who the EMP is?

My guess on the oil pan is goon did it half way and said fuck it, I hate this funkin thing, I'm not fuckin with this shit no mo!:evil2:

The built is looking fantastic!

lol thx bro, ima dog person so i had to post up Doggie...

 

[SupraJDS]

oh man its alive, can't wait to see it!

Whens the next meet?

 

[supra1008]

You Philly guys and your damn dogs!

And, who the hell doesn't know who the EMP is?

My guess on the oil pan is goon did it half way and said fuck it, I hate this funkin thing, I'm not fuckin with this shit no mo!:evil2:

The built is looking fantastic!

Yo man what's wrong with dogs?? Doggie with his Philly buddies, Milo and Bruno will mess you up man! :biglaugh:

 

[IJ.]

Rubber isolator mounts on the fuel pump would be nice

 

[suprahero]

I love the filter way up in the air like that. I was wanting to see how you modified your hood because I wanted to do mine the same. That would get insane ammounts of air into the turbo............:aigo:


Congrats on getting it running and good luck with the tune.

 

[IJ.]

Could make a carbon panel to cover it

 

[suprahero]

Keep it up Mr. IJ and you'll get your ass infracted!!!!!!!!!!








Please don't ban me.

 

[IJ.]

You're going to do WHAT to my ass?? :aigo:

 

[tbcmorris]

"jack it" hahahahaah

 

[suprahero]

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Sorry Emp.........threadjack is over, you may now continue with your regularly scheduled thread.