soulja620 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 well, as a busy a** 17yo who makes $6.25 an hour, i finally managed to pay, and install my fully built motor that ive been waiting 6-7months for...I JUST got this thing today! Once i picked it up, i had to run to work :cry: so when i got home i decided "hell why not drop this in myself"?(not knowing how hard the tranny-block would be) but i managed... Took about 1hour(damn tranny) to do by myself for the first time... http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/soulja620/100_0279.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/soulja620/100_0287.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/soulja620/100_0296.jpg MY whole bill for the block/parts/labor/assembly was surprisingly only 1,300+! block includes:custom JE'sshot-peened rodsmicropolish crankfull block workect...i have other misc items such as the marnal, fidanza, ect that add to my total :oops: .... i think im in around $2300 for everything? what you guys think?(im just glad i can sleep better now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 looks sharp, brother. keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted_One Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Nice work dude!! Real nice! 17 years old and you done all that.... impressive man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyk59 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 very impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg_43 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Nice!! I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's gonna be a real pain to put thos manifolds on with the engine in. You'er going wish you put at least the exhaust manifold on while the motor was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcon88 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Awesome bro. I remember just 3 years back when I was 16 and built my first 2.6l and at the fact started makin IC pipes and exhaust. Your motor deff looks way better than mine did. Awesome work 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind_Drifter Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 nice. IM 18 and just got my built motor in. sadly tho, im with Topdawg. Its 10x easier to intstall the manifolds with the motor out/head off. good luck either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questsi Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Nice work. I see my old Fidanza on there. It will be a PITA to install the manifolds on there with the engine in. If it comes down to it, you could pull the head off then reinstall it with the intake and exhaust manis. Good luck :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Super easy to install manifolds with the engine in. Buy a set of ratcheting wrenches and it's a snap. Here is the kind you want.http://www.wrench-manufacturer.com/reversible-ratcheting-wrench/reversible-ratcheting-wrench_img/reversible-ratcheting-combination-wrench_520_top.jpg I have a set of craftsmen and let me tell ya they come in very handy, to the point where I use them more than my socket set. Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Nice work. I see my old Fidanza on there. It will be a PITA to install the manifolds on there with the engine in. If it comes down to it, you could pull the head off then reinstall it with the intake and exhaust manis. Good luck :wink: Thats usualy the route I go, only with the tranny attached. Block & tranny go in get all buttoned down. I assemble the head, intake, Exhaust & turbo on the bench then set that down on the block. Thats the best way for my anyways, everyones different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Here is the kind you want.http://www.wrench-manufacturer.com/reversible-ratcheting-wrench/reversible-ratcheting-wrench_img/reversible-ratcheting-combination-wrench_520_top.jpg Kane My favorite Tool in the tool box!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 MY whole bill for the block/parts/labor/assembly was surprisingly only 1,300+! block includes:custom JE'sshot-peened rodsmicropolish crankfull block workect...i have other misc items such as the marnal, fidanza, ect that add to my total :oops: .... i think im in around $2300 for everything? what you guys think?looks good, and that's what it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcrasta Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Here is the kind you want.http://www.wrench-manufacturer.com/reversible-ratcheting-wrench/reversible-ratcheting-wrench_img/reversible-ratcheting-combination-wrench_520_top.jpg Kane My favorite Tool in the tool box!!! +1 on that. ITs all about the angle. There is an angle for every bolt on that car if u have the right wrench/socket or extension. Ratcheting wrenches save boo -coooo time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heefner Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Super easy to install manifolds with the engine in. Buy a set of ratcheting wrenches and it's a snap. Here is the kind you want.http://www.wrench-manufacturer.com/reversible-ratcheting-wrench/reversible-ratcheting-wrench_img/reversible-ratcheting-combination-wrench_520_top.jpg I have a set of craftsmen and let me tell ya they come in very handy, to the point where I use them more than my socket set. Kane ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulja620 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks alot fellas! Yeah im not at all looking forward to install my manifolds.... :? :evil: ....just gotta wait for my set of nuts from DAD.... But i might have to go by a tool shop, and find that wratchet wrench!its craftsman? or whats better? Nice work. I see my old Fidanza on there. yeah, cant wait to feel the difference... I hope to get this motor crankin this saturday/sunday :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted_One Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I think you should stick with doing this kind of stuff man.. your pretty young and I think you got great skills to get that far man! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostintsi Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 looks nice man, I hear ya I was 17 when I got my quest, almost 20 now and its come a long way. I recently rebuilt my motor and made the mistake of not installing the manifolds.....I couldn't figure out a way of even getting a ratcheting box wrench on the intake mani, so I pulled the head, luckily it wasn't torqued yet and I saved my HG. good luck. keep at it lookin nice kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontyTSI Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 looks nice man, I hear ya I was 17 when I got my quest, almost 20 now and its come a long way. I recently rebuilt my motor and made the mistake of not installing the manifolds.....I couldn't figure out a way of even getting a ratcheting box wrench on the intake mani, so I pulled the head, luckily it wasn't torqued yet and I saved my HG. good luck. keep at it lookin nice kyle lol, future reference if you ever have to install the intake..the bottom rear nut can be intalled from the bottom with a swivel bit on a long extension. Good job man... you are representing the younger crowd nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Where did you get the Distributor? Or is that just a sticker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_L Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Younger guys UNITE! Im 18 and wow, you really made me want to get off my a** and get my car running. I remember when I rebuilt the top end on my starion, I was so happy. I was even more happy because nobody thought I could do it. All you have to do is pick up a wrench and get to work. I installed the exaust and intake manifold after my head was on and I don't think it was that bad. Just watch out for the exaust gasket. (I assume you got a new mitsu one) that thing is so sharp you will cut yourself and not even know it. I got a massive ammount of blood all over my valve cover. Gearwrench brand wrenches are really good but they are expensive. I put the manifolds on using my regular set of mechanics tools. BTW, don't forget to get the exaust headder planned at a shop, its probably all warped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I got a set of gearwrench flex-heads. I prefer them to the straight ones just becuase you can use them at any angle. http://www.gearwrench.com/ratcheting_wrenc...ation/index.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Where did you get the Distributor? Or is that just a sticker? I was thinking the same thing. Or even where did you get the red cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 the Conrad brand distributor cap and rotor are red and have brass contacts instead of aluminum, Autozone used to sell them but now they have one called "gold" but still has the brass inserts I don't know if they are red or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulja620 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 We gotta show SOMEBODY that not all young enthusiast are RICERS right? Younger guys UNITE! Im 18 and wow, you really made me want to get off my a** and get my car running. I remember when I rebuilt the top end on my starion, I was so happy. I was even more happy because nobody thought I could do it. All you have to do is pick up a wrench and get to work. I installed the exaust and intake manifold after my head was on and I don't think it was that bad. Just watch out for the exaust gasket. (I assume you got a new mitsu one) that thing is so sharp you will cut yourself and not even know it. I got a massive ammount of blood all over my valve cover. . yeah bro, its an awesome feeling! Even my mother got mad at me because i did this myself! :roll: fears that i'll "make something worse", so i have to have that "i'll show you" attitude 8) ... she just dont undersand... But yeah, i learned after i dropped so much blood un-installing everything, that i just bought a set of mechanix gloves :wink: Where did you get the Distributor? Or is that just a sticker? That dist. actually came with the car... I searched everywhere to find it but no luck... so i came to the conclusion its just a red cap, with a MSD sticker on it :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulja620 Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 almost done!http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/soulja620/100_0315.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c232/soulja620/100_0316.jpg (manifolds weren't that hard to mount... but the exhaust was a BIOTCH!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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