C_R13's build!!!

[costa_rican13]

thanks! it's no where near finished though.. i need wheels, and to finish aquiring my boost items and a tune and paint, then i should be done. or will i?
i posted another pic, showing how the lines go down to the cooler.

next thing i plan on getting is an aem wideband afr gauge, i already have my autometer pro-comp ultra lite oil psi gauge hooked up, but not in posting on here condition, i'm also gona be ordering a dual gauge a-pillar pod today on the cheap. and also a leather nrg steering wheel! also on the cheap

[costa_rican13]

ordered the aem uego afr, dual gauge pillar pod, the nrg steering wheel today. should be in my hands next week!

[alms24sebring]

Awesome to see a thread from you. Dont you just hate it when stuff comes in the mail with damage? It looks like the header is almost resting on the steering column.. close call lol. I wonder how much the oil pressure drops by both a cooler and relocator ?? Speaking of relocator, Id like to get one. Its a bi**h on the KA.

Good luck, Ill be checking in.

[costa_rican13]

I don't think its drops much. I still have 60-70 psi at 3-4k. and 30 psi at idle at 1100 Rpms. And yea I gave cxracing a negative rating on eBay. pissed me off. And the relocator on the ka actually isnt to bad!! Easy install! And the header is basically on the steering column with the wrap but doesn't affect the steering Though. And get the pbm relocator its only 60 bucks. its quality stuff man! Thanks!

[alms24sebring]

I meant the location of the filter is a stupid spot. Its a dirty oil change everytime. Ive seen a couple of threads on relocators. My budget now is pretty much considered gas money lol.

[Razi]

I heard you can stab the oil filter and let the rest of the oil drain out, then take the oil filter out with a towel underneath for a clean removal.

[costa_rican13]

I'm sure you could do that. I just use a Walmart bag. Lol

[alms24sebring]

I heard you can stab the oil filter and let the rest of the oil drain out, then take the oil filter out with a towel underneath for a clean removal.

hmmm Ill try that next time with a little cardboard funnel thing

[costa_rican13]

got everything installed, wired up, and tucked in! everything looks great! and couldnt be more happier. now i just want wheels.. and so i'm saving up for that. will post picks after i fix my exhaust leak. its tripping out my wideband like crazy.

[420sxWETDREAMS]

Looks really good man you are doing a good job!

[costa_rican13]

Looks really good man you are doing a good job!

thanks!! ive put alot of time and money into this, mostly cause its my DD. also ive discovered today i have a huge oil leak like a mofo! i mean it just pisses oil! i think its my crank seal, and i know for sure my oil pan gasket as well. irritates the hell out of me... everything was good, then bam leaking again.. fml. i'm gona go back to regular mobil 1, tired of this mobil 1 full synthetic finding every damn leaking spot. so now wheels are on hold and saving up for gaskets.

any recommendations guys when changing out the crank seal, and oil pan gasket?

[costa_rican13]

the setup!





looks so much better to me than before. i'm not embarrassed to show the inside anymore lol. nrg wheel looks and feels great! aem gauge works great and tells you if you have an exhaust leak. glowshift pillar pods fitment was awesome too.

[costa_rican13]

quick update, i've put energy sway link bushings! and i put on a brand new apexi noir exhaust! looks great! sounds great! and great fitment! also i've finally fixed my crank seal no more leaks! now just gotta fix the crushed valve cover gasket!

[costa_rican13]

next thing i'm getting for it is a cast manifold for my t3!!

[costa_rican13]

water pump leaking now i believe, i replaced on the intake manifold gasket and blah, still leaking so it has to be the water pump. but i need to know do you still use silicone on the waer pump even though it come with a gasket?

[KAman19]

putting a thin coat of rtv on both sides is a good move. just dont put alot on it, just enough to make it stick to the cover.

[costa_rican13]

Ok great, thanks. I've never done this so I hope it'll be easy.

[costa_rican13]

replaced water pump, fixed leak! and now i need to finish bleeding it! i sware this is the worst thing to bleed ever!