So I recently acquired a 05' enthusiast from an 'authorized rebuilder' for cheap. Problem was that not only was there a dent in the drivers side rear quarter panel, from "being backed into" but also the frame was bent. Still, a couple grand later and I have a car in decent shape for a lot less than what you would normally spend on this year model.

I'm building the motor first, and turbo after it's broken in.

Removed entire rear assembly just to replace evap line that wasn't connected to the gas tank. Bought some Tein S-tech's to put on while I was at it.

 

Arias extreme 9.5, competition clutch stage 4 and flywheel, eagle rods, jwt s2 cams and springs,


misc. rear coolant bypass mod, revup oil pump, samco hoses, arp L19 head studs

 

sounds like a cool build but any pics?

 

in 4 progress

 

You are required to take many pictures and post them all. Good luck on everything.

 

I will! School keeps me from working a lot during the week though

 

In for updates/progress. Good luck.

 

As this post is in the NA section I assume that this rebuild is not going to be boosted.

If my assumption is correct, why would you use low compression pistons ????

 

Looks like a wrong section error. Anyway DIY = **** to me. And I like ****.

 

Nathan, it will be. I'm making it a two part. Nothing FI will be posted in this thread though.

Since I'm here..

 

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...i wish i knew how to delete dup posts.

 

..and i'm done for the night. until next weekend, renting a torque plate then it's off to the machine shop

 

update: block and assorted bits are at machine shop. they're gonna do a bore and balance the crank. installing valve springs this weekend.

 

new and old valve springs

 

ADRIFT...... And everyone else. What Bobweight factor and speed (RPM) is your shop using to balance your crank? Also, I am sure they are but, make sure they are balancing the crank with the pressure plate, flywheel and crank pullie installed on the crank.

 

Everythings on it. I'm not really sure what black magic they're working to balance it though.

 

got the block and crank back from the machine shop today. wish i had kept the torque plate to double check the clearances. guy said he threw away the paper he wrote them on and i get a difference of up to .002 depending on where i gauge it.

 

 

looking good