My VTEC Broke

Because…

VitViper — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:37:18 +0000

…race car?

Smoking turbo is smoking…

VitViper — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:05:11 +0000

.. well I’m sick of the wall of blue behind me, so I pulled the turbo and sure enough, it’s leaking oil past the seal into the turbine housing. No oil in the compressor housing. No residue in the wastegate/turbo manifold/dump tube. Definitely sad panda…

Let’s see if Comp steps up and addresses the issue.

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New Horse in the Stable

VitViper — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:38:49 +0000

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You know how I know it’s making way too much power?

VitViper — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:29:33 +0000

Head lift at 19-20psi and pushing coolant… that’s how. Had to tear the top end down and torque those head studs down like a boss to keep the head planted. Turns out ARP stud specs aren’t sufficient when you’re pushing 700hp.

4 Port Solenoid Installed

VitViper — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:33:46 +0000

GO Power care package

VitViper — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:22:58 +0000

Time to mix up the boost control… 4 port MAC solenoid and 3psi/5psi WG springs.

This stupid hose…

VitViper — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:10:18 +0000

…. ruined my dyno day. I did hit 380 ft lbs to the wheels before my engine bay turned into old faithful…

Engine Bay Clean Up

VitViper — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:44:04 +0000

Cleaned up the injector harness a bit… see before (first) and after (second).

ES Compliance Bushings Installed

VitViper — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:41:56 +0000

No more getting yanked from lane to lane…

PPG 4th Gear Syncro Blues

VitViper — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:22:58 +0000

Well we found my 4th gear engagement issue… 4th gear syncro was worn to hell, even though it was brand new… Stock syncro going in now, 4tw.

OEM syncro is on the left, Gearspeed 4th is on the right. Note how it’s completely worn off… We also have the tranny masta at work.

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