Importdudes' Build thread

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So I blew the rebuilt stock internal ka24de a few weeks ago. So i finally STarted my Rebuild process. I will Update as i go along with the build. Thanks for Viewing. I will Also be Doing it all myself besides the Bore/Hone

Took the Motor Out 9/28/08

9/29/08 I removed the Intake/Exhuast manifold and removed the Head.


Build will Be

Supertech 9.1 89.50mm
Eagle rods
New STock Head Bolts
Felpro PT HG



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damn, shot peened rods look good. ive been thinking about running the supertech pistons also.
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dang brother, 81mm pistons, ya runnin sleves that allow ya to drop down to that size piston :lol:
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TinyT wrote:dang brother, 81mm pistons, ya runnin sleves that allow ya to drop down to that size piston :lol:
lol brain fart!
i meant 89.50

was thinking of honda motors hah
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8.30.08

removed pistons

1-2 Crack ringlands
3-4 is ok

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Bearing Pictures
from LEFT TO RIGHT
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Crank looks good so im just gonna order STD bearings
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Post by TryingToTurbo »

all that work and no ARP head studs? why not, its $100 more to your already somewhat expensive rebuild?
Built KA24DE: Wiseco 9.0:1 | Eagle H Beams | ARP Head & Main Studs | BC 272s & Springs | Supertech Valves
Boost Source: Under Construction

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not within budget:(

but its something i can always do later on also once money situation gets better
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10/2/08

removed the crank
Everything looks good except the pilot bushing
it looks like it was not pushed in enought ...

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Also Going Eagle Forged H beam Rods, the stock shotpend rods are for sale
Also Orderd turboXS Knock Lite
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10/9/08
Droped off block to get hot tanked/overbored/hone

*FOUND OUT WHY I HAD clutch DISENGAGEMENT ISSUES AND MAJOR VIBRATION

PILOT BUSHING WAS BROKEN+NOT Pushed in FAR ENOUGHT

BAD Bushing
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GOOD BUSHING
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Post by fairladyguy »

just curious, why did the last rebuilt motor blow? build looks good btw
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1-2 blew up

10/14/08

***** did i hammer the pilot bushing in too far????????????
i hammered it til it stoped

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this was the old crank, with drivetrain vibrations and ****
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also installed the crank and tq it all down 25ft then 39 ftlb
also got the stand to sit sideways
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so i was told it was too in....

after looking at FSM I AM CORRECT

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11/06/08
Pistons In Tqd Down
Cleaned Head
Clean oil pan/Valve Cover

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plans for tomarro is
Install Head/tq down/cams/Timing Chains
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Great pics! 8)
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your going to run a topline rebuild kit? if you are take the timeing guides and throw them in the garbage and get a set of steel backed plastic guides. i only changed my lose tensioner about 30K ago and now i have about 3/4 of a tight guide left. i have about $400 into the rebuild so im just going to let the thing gernade its self.
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dopeassjackson wrote:your going to run a topline rebuild kit? if you are take the timeing guides and throw them in the garbage and get a set of steel backed plastic guides. i only changed my lose tensioner about 30K ago and now i have about 3/4 of a tight guide left. i have about $400 into the rebuild so im just going to let the thing gernade its self.
yikes naw, im using OEM guides

thoese are Brand new Head Bolts
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11/10/08

Installed Head
Installed Cams/caps/
Installed Timing Chain/Upper Cam Chains

WAITING ON OIL PUMP REGULATOR/rebuild ****
"RANT" dam guy i order parts from said "i thought u wanted the prices only, not order it"
that was Monday of Last Week! Now i have to wait another 3-4 days!!!@#!

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PARTS PILE GETTING SMALLER AND SMALLER
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11/12/08

Painted timing covers, Thermostat housing, pvc box,

Installed Timing Covers/Thermostat housing/thermostat/oil filter adapter
rebuilt the oilpump old gears new regulator/spring/washer/oil pump cover

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11/14/08
Nouched the head, b/c it was hiting my DP
Cleaned Wg Tube from rtv

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Then THIS MOFO Was trying to bite me for 5 mins, i put everything down and killed this sucker
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If my friend is free this sunday the motor might go in

I still need to pickup a few bolts/ 5/8 heaterhose for rear fitting to heatercore
also need to rtv the oil pan(its temp bolted to strigten the flange)

basically longblock is done
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11/18/08
had return bung welded just incase
Rtv the oil pan
Installed turbo manifold
installed distrubator
orderd dw 550cc injectors


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plans for tomarro is
Degrease engine bay
Roll Engine Hoist from backyard into garage and strap it on to install trans/clutch/fly

This Saterday Mourning the engine is going in the car
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11/21/08
Friday Night Fiddled with the Trans/TOB/Shifter (EBAY CRAP) had to redrill a hole and jb weld one closed

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11/22/08
Put engine.trans in started about 3-4pm
Tucked wiring harness/taped alot of it
Pluged in sensors/tranny harness ect

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WHATS LEFT TO DO NOW.
Install DP
Install O2 sensors/wideband on DP
Refill trans mt-90(waiting for monday no stock)
Install Shifter
Install Maf pipe
Install Testpipe/cat

Then im ready to fire her UP
Probly Tuesday mourning ill try to do that
woo woo SO CLOSE
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Post by 240tuned91 »

u cant even push 370's to the max with stock rods (safely and reliabley) why not just get eagle rods..
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i forgot to update
thoese are Eagle rods in pictured u can tell by the CAps/ and Bolts say eagle on them
:P
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240tuned91 wrote:u cant even push 370's to the max with stock rods (safely and reliabley) why not just get eagle rods..
really..... :roll:
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Whats the really... :roll: for?

If you look in his pictures with the crank/rods in the block he clearly has h-beam rods.
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11/24/08
installed shifter/put in mt-90
installed tranny harness

11/25/25
install maf,cold pipe,downpipe and everything esle

I FIRED HER UP 40mins AGO
STARTED ON FIRST TRY
ROCK SOLID IDLE EVERYTHING GOOD EXCEPT OIL PRESSURE
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SHOWED ~35PSI COLD ON MY mech guage
i had this same oil pressure on my old motor!#!@#!
i replaced the regulator and Cover
either my guage/T's for oil supply is cloged or i need a new oil pump still:((

THE IS THE FIRST MOTOR I BUILT myself and im more than happy with what i did
it feels SOOO GOOODDDD

Now i just gotta fix the oil pressure problem(***** bi*ch to do in car
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Post by titanoh »

Kfred wrote:Whats the really... :roll: for?

If you look in his pictures with the crank/rods in the block he clearly has h-beam rods.
my bad, wrong qoute, I hate how the have the quote button set up.
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came out good, gl with figuring out the oil pressure problem
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Post by importdude »

forgot to update

but turns out for some reason when i connect gauge to turbo T it shows 35psi max

but if i Measure gauge directly from the T on the block i get normal(75psi cold)

so everything has been running great

Turbo failed 1-2 weeks after the build so it has been down

i just got the car up a few weeks ago with a new turbo

Everything is running smooth

NO oil Leaks, NO Leaks for that matter
Solid 22VAC

Trans Leaking little from the Ebay Short **** with no Boot on


Next thing i need to fix is the Megan Type 2 exhuast rubbing on frame(annoying)


Thanks for everyone that helped me on this thread or gave comments

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here is a video for now until i can get to the track or make some videos
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importdude wrote:not within budget:(

but its something i can always do later on also once money situation gets better
Better donate some plasma ....
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UPDATE
10psi on a 57 turbo held fine

@ 13-14psi
Head lifted!

Freakign topline headbolts!


Well i just finsihed installing ARP HEADSTUDS, and another felpro PT

Just wanted to update you guys

Currently will be removing cams (heatcycled) and will be retqing studs to 65lbs

Then I believe my nismo thermostat is stuck. So i gotta get a new oem thermostat


DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! SPEICALLY ARP HEADSTUDS!
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