cdkilla's build thread

[float_6969]

You do know when you put ARP rod bolts in you have to check the big ends of the rods to make sure they're still round, right?

[cdkilla]

Yeah, I've been told that. Totally forgot to do it though. I do know however, that the bearings are the wrong size as they are stamped on the underside of the bearing. I'll have to get the t-gauges from my dad and check that for sure before I put it together.

[cdkilla]

Measured the rod's tonight, round!

Got the jist of the bottom end assembled tonight as well. Turns over much better with the proper size bearings in the rods...

I've got everything to assemble the rest of the bottom end and the motor for that matter, minus the head. Can't seem to source one. If any one has a head they'd like to part with, give me an e-mail.

[float_6969]

Were they really? If yours came out round, then I may just swap mine and not worry about checking them.

[cdkilla]

Were they really? If yours came out round, then I may just swap mine and not worry about checking them.

Yup. If you really think about it, there is no reason that changing the rod bolts should affect anything.

[float_6969]

There are reason's, it just doesn't seem to happen on our rods. It DOES happen on lots of other motors. From what I understand the part the presses into the upper part of the rod isn't necessarily the same size and so when it's pressed into the rod it can cause it to deform. My engine builder says he's seen ARP rod bolts deform lots of rods. It's always minor, but it's enough to have caused a problem later on down the road.

[r34 gtr]

Just the same, I think everyone who swaps to ARP rod bolts ought to have the big ends checked for roundness. Its cheap, and its not really something you want to pass up on. Something that is easy and costs you $20 now is much better than having to re-do the whole bottom end later.

[sjbsuperman1425]

Just the same, I think everyone who swaps to ARP rod bolts ought to have the big ends checked for roundness. Its cheap, and its not really something you want to pass up on. Something that is easy and costs you $20 now is much better than having to re-do the whole bottom end later.

[sjbsuperman1425]

Just the same, I think everyone who swaps to ARP rod bolts ought to have the big ends checked for roundness. Its cheap, and its not really something you want to pass up on. Something that is easy and costs you $20 now is much better than having to re-do the whole bottom end later.

[cdkilla]

Just the same, I think everyone who swaps to ARP rod bolts ought to have the big ends checked for roundness. Its cheap, and its not really something you want to pass up on. Something that is easy and costs you $20 now is much better than having to re-do the whole bottom end later.

Defnatly aggree with you on that one.

[cdkilla]

Got the bottom end completly assembled, waiting on my head in the mail. Ended up ordering a reman head through Alabama Cylinder Heads. 350 for the complete head.

Now my dilema is that oil filter housing. It was broke when I disassembled the motor and I cannot find one anywhere. If anyone has one they'd like to sell me or knows where I can get one, I'd appreciate it.

[DALAZ_68]

You do know when you put ARP rod bolts in you have to check the big ends of the rods to make sure they're still round, right?

im completely...lost...

[cdkilla]

im completely...lost...

What are you lost about? The big ends of the rod need to be measured to make sure that they didn't get distorted while installing the rod bolts.

[float_6969]

He's from California. Say it slower and maybe he'll understand.

[cdkilla]

Updateish:

Got her running pretty darn good. Bad news being I'm halfway through prepping the car for paint. So here is how she sits. I plan on painting it a Porsche Glacier White. I think it should look pretty nice when all is said and done. Definatly a lot more work than I thought getting it ready.

[float_6969]

Looking...ghetto! LOL. Get some paint on that bisch. I do like your wheels though. Any vids of it running?

[cdkilla]

Nah. It ran good. Then I decided my harness was super jank and ordered a un-cut one. Got it a couple days ago in the mail but if i put it in I'll be too tempted to drive it around primered lol. I'll get a video together in the next week or so. Paint should be done this weekend.

[cdkilla]

More pictures!
Body work is a slow and tedious task...

[sjbsuperman1425]

looks good so far, keep it up! I have to go back and do some of my body work again because I messed up and the paint is just gross looking IMO. Keep us posted!

[cdkilla]

Yeah, I started the project just trying to get the car all one color. Then as I spent more time working on it I figured I should go the extra mile and make it look good. Spent a lot of time sanding and taking care of dings/dents, but it'll be worth it when I'm finished. I was originally just gonna rattle can it, but that is pretty expensive too, I've only spent about 250 thus far, and that includes all my painting supplies, so I figure the extra money is worth it.

Tuesday is now set for painting her. All the prep work is done. I can't wait!

[cdkilla]

My wife thought I looked silly, but I'm telling you guys this is the style now a days!

[cdkilla]

Color is Porsche Glacier White, in the sun you can see more of the blue-ish tint. Looks pretty good considering I've never painted before and I completed it in about a month.
Oh she's getting there...

[sjbsuperman1425]

i love me white 240's lol This looks very nice, good work man!

[ska69]

that's astonishing! never thought an s13 hatch would look good in white... those wheels are also ftw!

heh...my car was white at one point...then it became gray and is registered as a nissan primera in the title...lol

[cdkilla]

I haven't had a chance to fool with my video camera, so I used my wife's digital camera to make this video of her running. I promise you, it sounds nothing like that in person. The camera must have horrible sound quality.

And my pcv set up is temporary for now, so don't have a cow. lol that rhymed. I'm debating on what to do with that. I was gonna weld up a catch can set up but we'll see.

[cdkilla]

Now I just have to figure out why it intermittantly stumbles around on idle and sometimes at random points through the powerband. Kind of pops and stutters and then its fine? Any help woud be appreciated, I was trying to catch it on tape but it doesn't like to act up when I have the camera out.

[float_6969]

When it stumbles does it do it under load, or just anytime? If it mostly does it under load, it's probably ignition. If it doesn't seem to matter what you're doing, it's possibly the MAFS or a wiring issue. The easiest thing to do is to get a can of MAFS cleaner and try cleaning the MAFS. You can also pull the codes from the ECU and see if that pops up anything.

[cdkilla]

Yeah, it doesn't seem to matter what I'm doing it just seems to do it whenever.

[cdkilla]

Awesome. Cleaned the MAF with some MAF cleaner and it seems to have taken care of it. Getting a sticker and hopefully insurance tomorrow that way I can put some miles on her and see how she holds up.

[cdkilla]

Rod Knock.