I figured since I'm this far in, I might as well get rid of that old ugly cast iron exhaust manifold that more than likely has either one crack or ten. I bought this MAP cast SS manifold slightly used, but in perfect condition. New studs, bolts, and gaskets are on the way. This will all help me out later when I replace the turbo with a modest 55mm turbo, but thats another project entirely.
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love the progress. its neat to see where cars came from and where we are now. Exhaust manifolds are largely non existent at this point. lolComment
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New valve cover and some titanium bolts. I colored them blue using a baking soda bath and a scrap piece of titanium, with about 20v DC.
The turbo and exhaust manifold are finally out, after more broken bolts and hurt feelings. I can finally drop the transmission and install the ACT clutch kit.
Oh and my side skirt fell off today. Its always 2 steps forward, 3 steps back with this car.Comment
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Finally a nice day outside and I have some time. I got the transfer case and transmission dropped out. Just gotta start cleaning and reassemble everything.
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Clutch, done. New exhaust manifold went on smooth. New bigger turbo is on. Then I decided to do the timing chain, because it was already halfway apart anyway. Now thats all done. Found leaking oil cooler lines and a bad harmonic balancer pulley. I got those ordered. This car has really been eating into my paintball time and money! I still need to install an air/fuel gauge, and get it tuned for the new parts. I also need to buy some parts to fix the awesome AWD system. I think I'm closer to $6k in parts now, but it shouldn't leak oil anymore, and it will be close to 500hp at the crank.Comment
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I did fix that rusty oil pan, too. Also I need to install my injectors and fuel pump for mo powahComment
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