Author Topic: New build (Read 24456 times)

roxer · « **on:** January 19, 2016, 04:13:08 PM »

Finally got around to starting the engine build. Decided to go with an LDK long block, Molnar rods, Wiseco pistons and the PAW WR-3 turbo. DDM will also install their 2.0L clutch to deal with power to the wheels. With methanol injection, I should get some decent power.

Picked up Forgestar F14s in brushed titanium 18x8.5 fronts / 18x9.5 rear. I'm looking at adding BC Coilovers and the DDM wilwood brake kit while it's there.

JesseB · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2016, 10:54:00 PM »

Hell yea! That sounds like a blast!!

Next time im home (my parents place : 28124), maybe we could meet up somewhere and have a bite to eat!

My Gparents (well just one now) are in Durham, (Croasdaile Village) and I visit there sometimes as well!

...I replied to your post asking on condition of my front bumper on the BB

Kelu · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:11:52 AM »

Looking nice

this will be done @DDM?

roxer · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:40:18 AM »

Quote from: JesseB on January 19, 2016, 10:54:00 PM

Hell yea! That sounds like a blast!!

Next time im home (my parents place : 28124), maybe we could meet up somewhere and have a bite to eat!

My Gparents (well just one now) are in Durham, (Croasdaile Village) and I visit there sometimes as well!

...I replied to your post asking on condition of my front bumper on the BB

Sounds good man. Just let me know when you are on the way and we can find a place.

roxer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2016, 06:42:35 AM »

Quote from: Kelu on January 20, 2016, 04:11:52 AM

Looking nice this will be done @DDM?

Yes. He will do the build and a few other items for me. Clutch, coil overs and possibly a big brake kit if I can get my rims installed in time.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:17:26 AM »

Will the red coating on the turbo survive the heat? It looks like wax?

JesseB · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:52:21 AM »

I believe its powder coated...should be fine no problems

Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:01:27 AM »

Looking forward to seeing the progress and the finished product. Should be awesome.

roxer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:06:16 AM »

JesseB is correct - powder coated. My car is kind of black/chrome themed and I wanted something different under the hood. So going red with the big brake kit is a possibility too.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2016, 11:32:56 AM »

It looks just like the wax on a Makers Mark bottle.
That's not a bad thing, just makes me thirsty.

elff · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2016, 12:40:22 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on January 20, 2016, 10:17:26 AM

Will the red coating on the turbo survive the heat? It looks like wax?

Sort of
The engine side and bottom has a good chance of discoloration due to the heat.

This is why I repainted mine.
That and due to the fact that I had to fix a hole in the weld where the Elbow meets the compressor housing.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2016, 02:13:34 PM »

Elff you need that ceramic coating Kelu's tuner was showing us, that should withstand the heat.

elff · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:37:59 PM »

That stuff was nice.
Swaintech is available here

Jim · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:58:44 PM »

I wonder why they decided to weld the elbow to the compressor housing. I ran my WR3 with a silicone elbow and I'm running the same silicone elbow on the 7163 now.

I remember seeing the $150 option for the Kappa's on PAW's site and I guess that's what you get with that option.

roxer · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:41:12 PM »

The WR-3 I got came with the elbow welded - I think he is doing that with the turbos now.

elff · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2016, 08:17:12 PM »

Quote from: Jim on January 20, 2016, 04:58:44 PM

I wonder why they decided to weld the elbow to the compressor housing. I ran my WR3 with a silicone elbow and I'm running the same silicone elbow on the 7163 now.

I remember seeing the $150 option for the Kappa's on PAW's site and I guess that's what you get with that option.

I dont have a WR3 but imho its an appearance thing. JB weld fixed my issue. Its good to 300+psi. Ill blow the engine long before I blow my fix

Kelu · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2016, 04:49:20 AM »

Powdercoating is different in many ways like any other thing. I just powder coated my valve cover locally and cheap and started to peel after not even 10 000km, swaintech is a different story, i still see parts made by them in my tuners' nissan gtr which is the record holder for europe for that car on 1/4 mile after 2-3 years of hard racing and normal driving they are still impeccable. If I remember correctly manifolds for Lamborghini and high end racing cars were made by Swaintech so quality is very high, price pretty much same.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2016, 12:14:52 AM »

Quote from: elff on January 20, 2016, 08:17:12 PM

Ill blow the engine long before I blow my fix

Or... "She blew my nose and then she blew my mind"

roxer · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2016, 10:49:14 AM »

DDMWorks 2.0L clutch kit arrived too.

roxer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2016, 10:21:25 AM »

A few more pics of the turbo...

roxer · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2016, 05:12:31 PM »

Decided to pull the trigger on Opel injectors/fuel rail for the build. Also snagged a powder coated valve cover in gloss black from Modern Performance. They also do the raised images in silver. Finally Forgestar F14s 18x8.5 F / 18x9.5 R in Brushed Titanium.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2016, 09:03:44 PM »

I like the wheels!

Jim · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2016, 09:11:55 PM »

Me too! Those wheels are SWEET!

Kelu · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2016, 02:35:12 AM »

I'm still wondering if those Opel injectors are indeed bigger because they are coming from an engine similar to ours which is not pushing more power if I remember correctly.

elff · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2016, 10:25:48 AM »

Those wheels look like Enkei RPF1's which are very popular. Forgestar makes a great product. Normally I am not a fan of wheel locks, but those are so nice, you might want to think about a set.

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