a-mendoza build 400-500whp soon to come - Update 4/11/11 - First time at the track
09-17-2010, 04:20 PM
#241
Well guys quick update. The car is done down to the last bolt. Only thing left is to put oil, coolant, and tranny oil and its ready to start. Ill be doing this saturday and hopefully all goes well. Wish me luck guys. Pics soon to come
09-18-2010, 01:43 AM
#243
didnt have much of an option. I had to work today and im still sore and exhausted from getting everything together in one day. Its just around the corner but im scared and excited to get this thing started already and see if it runs. hope all goes well
09-18-2010, 02:01 AM
#245
yea. It kinda sucks right now cause i feel sick right now. guess i overworked myself but nothing is stopping me from getting it started tomorrow. Definently sleeping in tonight though so it may be later in the afternoon before i finish her up
09-19-2010, 05:24 AM
#246
Update:
Well guys here's the quick story. Got all the fluids put in, primed the oil system, and when it came time to start the car i nearly crapped my pants. The car ran like crap, wanted to die, radom misfires on all 4 cylinders, and AFR's off the chart lean. I was so scared that i screwed something up. I checked and tested just about everything on the ignition system and even checked the timing marks to see if they were in good stand. Everything was in good shape and i could not figure it out. it wasnt till i tried to start the car again and noticed my vacuum gauge was only reading 10hg/in when it should be close to 20hg/in. Only cause that i could think of to make it read so low was a vacuum leak. The colprit you may ask, well i forgot to plug in the brake booster line so i had a huge vacuum leak. I got in there and pluged it in and then it was like magic. The car started up perfect. I let the car idle for about 20mins, changed the oil and filter one more time, and went for a drive. It was awsome. Already put 50 city miles worth of driving today and still perfect. Just idle is kinda ruff because of the new ES motor mounts but it dont bother me. I love it. Pics and videos soon to come. The motor build may be over but the turbo build is soon to begin. Stay tuned and lets see how that goes.
Well guys here's the quick story. Got all the fluids put in, primed the oil system, and when it came time to start the car i nearly crapped my pants. The car ran like crap, wanted to die, radom misfires on all 4 cylinders, and AFR's off the chart lean. I was so scared that i screwed something up. I checked and tested just about everything on the ignition system and even checked the timing marks to see if they were in good stand. Everything was in good shape and i could not figure it out. it wasnt till i tried to start the car again and noticed my vacuum gauge was only reading 10hg/in when it should be close to 20hg/in. Only cause that i could think of to make it read so low was a vacuum leak. The colprit you may ask, well i forgot to plug in the brake booster line so i had a huge vacuum leak. I got in there and pluged it in and then it was like magic. The car started up perfect. I let the car idle for about 20mins, changed the oil and filter one more time, and went for a drive. It was awsome. Already put 50 city miles worth of driving today and still perfect. Just idle is kinda ruff because of the new ES motor mounts but it dont bother me. I love it. Pics and videos soon to come. The motor build may be over but the turbo build is soon to begin. Stay tuned and lets see how that goes.
09-19-2010, 06:42 PM
#252
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09-21-2010, 03:42 AM
#256
Thanks to all who have been watching and commenting this build thread. Your support is greatly appreciated. Motor build is done but turbo build is just about to begin so stay tuned. The funs not over yet.
Plan is to have it all broken in and ready to smash on it within 2 weeks. Been doing 50miles of city driving a day to make sure i have everything pretty well broken in since everything is brand new from the motor to the clutch and tranny.
I was planing on this route but went with what Don from Dezod told me to do instead since he was the short block builder. Figured he would know what was best.
Well get to it then man. Its definently worth it when its all said and done
ill be sure to check it out sometime when i have a chance.
Thank you. Alot of work went into getting it done.
I wish but probably not. Itll still be a little longer before im boosted again. and tuned for it.
Thank you sir.
Now for my end, how do i send my old block back?
Thanks for the hook up on the tranny and LSD. So far everything is working great so it looks like you did a good job putting the tranny assembly together.
Plan is to have it all broken in and ready to smash on it within 2 weeks. Been doing 50miles of city driving a day to make sure i have everything pretty well broken in since everything is brand new from the motor to the clutch and tranny.
I was planing on this route but went with what Don from Dezod told me to do instead since he was the short block builder. Figured he would know what was best.
Well get to it then man. Its definently worth it when its all said and done
Thank you. Alot of work went into getting it done.
Thank you sir.
Now for my end, how do i send my old block back?
Thanks for the hook up on the tranny and LSD. So far everything is working great so it looks like you did a good job putting the tranny assembly together.
09-23-2010, 02:30 PM
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