I bought this 1987 7MGTE in 2007 and it was in terrible shape BHG Blown turbo frozen calipers moldy interior leaking gas tank I mean you name it it was messed up in some way shape or form.
Since then I have done the following:
KYB GR-2 Struts
Eibach lowering springs
NGK Plug wires
New Heater Core and Hoses
Exhaust Studs all tapped and heli coiled (common problem)
Thermostat
Marlin Crawler shifter bushings and shifter socket
SS clutch line
New slave cylinder
Uninstalled Golden Eagle Vacuum Manifold With Fitttings
Uninstalled Projector Headlights that except H4 style bulbs, plug and play no other mods needed except bulb
PTP Turbo Blanket
Manual Boost Controller
3 inch exhaust from the downpipe back
CXracing Radiator
CxRacing Shroud with dual Fans
Jegs thermo control for the fans
CXRacing oil cooler
Oil filter relocation kit
CXRacing Full intercooler kit
Catch Can
Lexus V8 AFM
Greddy intake
HKS Black Limited BOV
PLX wideband and gauge
Autometer water temp
Oil pressure
Boost gauge
Horsepower freaks 3 gauge Pillar
Also comes with Godzilla BOV
Extra Intercooler Piping
Uninstalled targa seals
Uninstalled battery relocation and shutoff kit
Brand new battery
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
custom fuel line 7/16 feed and -6an return
wahlbro 255llph Fuel pump
denso 550cc injectors
Earls fuel filter with replaceable element
new brake master cylinder
brand new brake calipers all the way around
slotted vented rotors and ceramic pads all the way around
SS brake lines all the way around
uninstalled energy suspension bushing kit for the rear
No EGR I have it still comes with the car
No cats on it
Body kit
1990 body moldings
Acura Integra seats
HKS type 1 turbo timer
ARP Head studs 2.0mm SIP racing head gasket
The head was cut .027
water jackets wear bored and polished
intake and exhaust runners where cleaned up
Gates racing timing belt
New tensioner
New water Pump
Valves where all reshimed
new valve seals
New radiator hoses upper and lower
I plan on rebuilding my motor in a few weeks I have Eagle H-beam rods JE pistons arp main studs OEM shimmed oil pump King race engine bearings and a cometic 1.2mm HG.
I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with OBX cam gears I have not heard good things on honda or DSM forums so I can only imagine they are not to good for our &M either. Also I plan on using Haledon Auto parts in haledon NJ, please chim in with any feedback regarding OBX or Haledon or any other tips or useful info would be great. Thanks in advance and I will post some more recent pics tomorrow night. I plan on running my stock ecu until the summer when I can afford a bigger turbo and a tune for my AEM V2.
Since then I have done the following:
KYB GR-2 Struts
Eibach lowering springs
NGK Plug wires
New Heater Core and Hoses
Exhaust Studs all tapped and heli coiled (common problem)
Thermostat
Marlin Crawler shifter bushings and shifter socket
SS clutch line
New slave cylinder
Uninstalled Golden Eagle Vacuum Manifold With Fitttings
Uninstalled Projector Headlights that except H4 style bulbs, plug and play no other mods needed except bulb
PTP Turbo Blanket
Manual Boost Controller
3 inch exhaust from the downpipe back
CXracing Radiator
CxRacing Shroud with dual Fans
Jegs thermo control for the fans
CXRacing oil cooler
Oil filter relocation kit
CXRacing Full intercooler kit
Catch Can
Lexus V8 AFM
Greddy intake
HKS Black Limited BOV
PLX wideband and gauge
Autometer water temp
Oil pressure
Boost gauge
Horsepower freaks 3 gauge Pillar
Also comes with Godzilla BOV
Extra Intercooler Piping
Uninstalled targa seals
Uninstalled battery relocation and shutoff kit
Brand new battery
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
custom fuel line 7/16 feed and -6an return
wahlbro 255llph Fuel pump
denso 550cc injectors
Earls fuel filter with replaceable element
new brake master cylinder
brand new brake calipers all the way around
slotted vented rotors and ceramic pads all the way around
SS brake lines all the way around
uninstalled energy suspension bushing kit for the rear
No EGR I have it still comes with the car
No cats on it
Body kit
1990 body moldings
Acura Integra seats
HKS type 1 turbo timer
ARP Head studs 2.0mm SIP racing head gasket
The head was cut .027
water jackets wear bored and polished
intake and exhaust runners where cleaned up
Gates racing timing belt
New tensioner
New water Pump
Valves where all reshimed
new valve seals
New radiator hoses upper and lower
I plan on rebuilding my motor in a few weeks I have Eagle H-beam rods JE pistons arp main studs OEM shimmed oil pump King race engine bearings and a cometic 1.2mm HG.
I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with OBX cam gears I have not heard good things on honda or DSM forums so I can only imagine they are not to good for our &M either. Also I plan on using Haledon Auto parts in haledon NJ, please chim in with any feedback regarding OBX or Haledon or any other tips or useful info would be great. Thanks in advance and I will post some more recent pics tomorrow night. I plan on running my stock ecu until the summer when I can afford a bigger turbo and a tune for my AEM V2.
Last edited:
