a-mendoza build 400-500whp soon to come - Update 4/11/11 - First time at the track
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JK.
But gratz anyway! Looks to be an awesome build!
06-21-2010, 03:15 AM
#143
Thank you sir. Its tuff but i probably wont be ready for boosting again till the end of the year. Although i am going to start pulling the motor out probably next weekend to get ready for the new motor. Ill have pics up of that so check back soon.
06-24-2010, 06:49 AM
#146
very soon. But i also need to get my block stipped down so i can get it shipped back after getting the built one. I only get 1 week to send it back before i get charged an extra 1000 for the core charge so ima try and send it back the next day after getting the built one to prevent that.
06-24-2010, 12:00 PM
#148
haha! good one...i should get one of those +50 hp and 100miles to the gallon of gas....but on a real note....what EMS u get...interested to see...i still need one too lol. Money isnt the problem....its my own inability to make a decision
06-25-2010, 04:07 AM
#151
^^ 
Yes. Yes i am.
Anyways to a more serious note. Today was Day 1 of my engine build. I began disassembling my car today. Didnt get much time on it today but got enogh to almost have the motor ready to pull. All thats left is to pull off the axles and unbolt the motor mounts and its ready to come out. Gots to work my real job tomorrow so no work on it tomorrow but the motor will be pulled out and probably fully disasembled Saturday. Stay tuned for pics. Tried to get some shots today but didnt get nothing good. Ill post some pics soon though so look out for them. The fun continues Saturday.
Yes. Yes i am.Anyways to a more serious note. Today was Day 1 of my engine build. I began disassembling my car today. Didnt get much time on it today but got enogh to almost have the motor ready to pull. All thats left is to pull off the axles and unbolt the motor mounts and its ready to come out. Gots to work my real job tomorrow so no work on it tomorrow but the motor will be pulled out and probably fully disasembled Saturday. Stay tuned for pics. Tried to get some shots today but didnt get nothing good. Ill post some pics soon though so look out for them. The fun continues Saturday.
06-27-2010, 06:37 AM
#152
Well guys today was Day 2 of my engine build. With that said the ENGINE IS OUT!!! 
Now the engine may be out but their are a few things i found and destroyed that need replacement wich sucks.
1.) I need a new passenger CV shaft. I found that the boot was torn and it flung oil everywhere. Its been running dry but not sure for how long but a replacement is in order.
2.) I need a new or rebuilt A/C condensor. While pulling out my engine i wasnt paying attention to what i was doing and peirced it. All i heard was a loud hiss and i was like oh crap. looks like freeon and a condensor is also in order if i want to keep the A/C and with the texas heat, damn straight i want to keep it.
Now some pics for your entertainment:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Now the engine may be out but their are a few things i found and destroyed that need replacement wich sucks.1.) I need a new passenger CV shaft. I found that the boot was torn and it flung oil everywhere. Its been running dry but not sure for how long but a replacement is in order.
2.) I need a new or rebuilt A/C condensor. While pulling out my engine i wasnt paying attention to what i was doing and peirced it. All i heard was a loud hiss and i was like oh crap. looks like freeon and a condensor is also in order if i want to keep the A/C and with the texas heat, damn straight i want to keep it.
Now some pics for your entertainment:
Day 1:
Day 2:
06-28-2010, 01:45 AM
#155
I learned how to do all this from my own time and research as well as picking up a job at a small shop for learning experience. Im now going to school to be an auto technition and im only 20. If you put your time and mind to it you can do it.
06-28-2010, 04:08 AM
#157
Im in the same boat. im out of school till next year so for now im working a full time and a part time job trying to make the money i need for this build while paying for my living expenses bills. I only get to put work into my car on saturdays and sometimes thursday. This week was the first week of the build wich was to pull the engine out. Next week ill be cracking open the engine and getting everthing cleaned up for the new goods so more pics to come then so stay tuned.
Heres the plan:
1st week: Pull motor {Complete}
2nd week: Tear down motor
3rd week: Reassemble motor
4th week: Drop new motor in
5th week: Get the car running again
Heres the plan:
1st week: Pull motor {Complete}
2nd week: Tear down motor
3rd week: Reassemble motor
4th week: Drop new motor in
5th week: Get the car running again
07-02-2010, 05:34 AM
#158
Today was day three of my engine build. Finally got the motor torn down. All that is left is to remove the head bolts and pull the head. Then just drop the oil pan and then the block is ready for shipping. Build will pic back up saturday so stay tuned. More pics to come then when its just a bare block.
