Sinister's Progress Thread by Sinister

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9-29-2011

Bump. Exhausted. Did 12hrs today. Assembled new intake manifold/tgv/fuel setup gently so I didn't mess up the grimmspeed coating. Replaced fogs. Removed full exhaust system. Removed turbo. Installed shifter bushings (f/r). Installed group n tranny mount. Wheeeeeww tired!!

9-30-2011

finish crossmember, kb oil pickup, engine mounts, HIDs, new front sway bar, install header-back exhaust, install turbo, install manifold + TGV + wiring harness, install everything else I took off.

10-3-2011

Bump. Day 4/5? Finally installed the intake manifold, TGV deletes, and phenolic spacers. 

If you ever decide to do phenolic spacers... let me know. I have an AWESOME trick that worked so well it's not even funny. Just took 5hrs to figure out . 

The inlet was a b!tch. The Blouch turbo is so big, that there isn't any room to work to get the inlet on. It was constantly shooting to the driver's side. Finally decided to just lube it up, stick a hangar in it, and pull really hard. Worked like a charm. Pictures will be coming later on.

10-4-2011

I can't find anyone that carries the crush washers for a banjo bolt this late at night  I'm getting up bright and early... see if I can't get this done in time to head up to Harv's

10-9-2011

Oil problem fixed!! Exhaust leak fixed!! Car is finally driveable! 

Now I have a p0328 code... but meh. I think it's just a plug that's not all the way connected.

10-10-2011

Just fixed my CEL issue. AND... got the impossible bolt on. Topped off fluids... I THINK I'm ready.

Tomorrow I have a tune with Harvey "The Boost Creep". I'll post my results!

I'm an ass, and forgot to plug in the knock sensor... just like I was told was going to happen. 

This is what it looked like stock