Zero Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 First pics of my rebuilt 88. Â Kelly Dahman signature workmanship. ;D http://photos.yahoo.com/vmtxxx Complete/Installed:Complete Rebuild (Port & Micro-Polished, JE Forged Pistons, Chrome Rings, SS Valves, Clevite Bearings, CBS Eliminated, Electronic Balance) [*]Complete Chrome Hardpipe Kit (OCVP, Intercooler, AHP w/1st Gen MAS & K&N) [*]Daikin HD Clutch 240mm & Lightened Flywheel [*]Fireball Ignition [*]3" Exhaust System (*DM Downpipe, Flex Pipe & Exhaust, High Flow Cat, Dynomax Muffler) [*]SS Braided Lines & Silicone Couplers all around [*]Radiator System rebuild Tim C. Monsta Banshee Cam [*]Hydraulic Roller Rockers [*]18G TD05 1st Gen Eclipse Turbo [*]Krankvent Future Mods (in expected order): Aluminum Radiator & Upgraded Fans (10/03) [*]Note to Oscar the Grouch: I want that 5th gear! [*]Magna MPI (Already purchased & modified by Chad) [*]TEC3 EMS (2004) [*]??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn_Silva Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 Man, that man builds some mean looking pipes. Show quality, deadly flow. Looks killer. Take care Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg_43 Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 :o :o :o :o :o You need sunglasses to look at some of those pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted September 8, 2003 Report Share Posted September 8, 2003 awsome. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starion_88 Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Simply Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 great pics! nice work kelly! that thing must fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn_Silva Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 I think my wenis just moved. Take care Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh '88 Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Zero: Sorry to get off the subject, but are you the one whose Quest caught on fire because of TEP? If so, what ever happened about it? Excellent pics of your '88. How long have you had the car? Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Is that injector housing polished? Or is it chromed? Where did you get the black silicon hose from?Is it Nomex silicon? I have to write it... even though I like it myself... CHROME WON'T GET YA HOME!!!! :-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 are you the one whose Quest caught on fire because of TEP? If so, what ever happened about it? Excellent pics of  your '88. How long have you had the car? Yes, that's me! I settled with TEP & their insurance (took a lot of time, updated post here http://www.starquestclub.com/index.pl?boar...665727;start=0). However, when I was stripping the car down, I had a problem with some of the parts they installed (or didn't install). I'll be posting a feedback entry in a few days. They sold me a high volume fuel pump that they didn't install, charged me for a high flow cat that was just a gutted cat and you can judge for yourself if the head was ported & polished...the pics are in another folder in the pics linked above. They haven't responded to 2 emails & 2 phone calls. I bought the 88 in June and Kelly Dahman has been ordering parts & working on it off & on until now. -Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Is that injector housing polished? Or is it chromed? Where did you get the black silicon hose from?Is it Nomex silicon? Injector housing is polished. You'll have to check with Kelly Dahman on his source & details of the hoses (if he'll give it to you :-X) I have to write it... even though I like it myself... CHROME WON'T GET YA HOME!!!! :-X I actually feel the same way you do about non-performance expenses (at least until performance is maximized), however, *DM's prices were so reasonable on the chrome option that I took it. The exterior of the car is actually going to be "stealth" with the stock paint ($2500 for a good paint job :-/ or for MPI & TEC3 ). No sense in attracting any unwanted police attention. I can also imagine a ricer's friend saying (over & over) "remember when that 'junky looking' car smoked you?" ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88TSI_Rob Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Awesome work! I wonder if Kelly will polish your Magna like he did the injector housing?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Yes, that's me! Â I settled with TEP & their insurance (took a lot of time, updated post here http://www.starquestclub.com/index.pl?boar...665727;start=0). Â However, when I was stripping the car down, I had a problem with some of the parts they installed (or didn't install). Â I'll be posting a feedback entry in a few days. Â They sold me a high volume fuel pump that they didn't install, charged me for a high flow cat that was just a gutted cat and you can judge for yourself if the head was ported & polished...the pics are in another folder in the pics linked above. Â They haven't responded to 2 emails & 2 phone calls. A gutted cat? Now is the time to call the BAR!!! That will shut them down!!! In fact anyone can drop the dime on them.. there is enough info in this post to shut them down... If I were you I would make them an offer on their business because your holding the cards way more than you know.. The BAR was already involved so they have your contact information. Steve should call you every night before you go to sleep and ask if there is anything you want him to do. Hell he should hire you as his personal adviser. What a jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4bz Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Dude, thats jacked about TEP. Note to self: F'ck TEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0nus Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Zero, When did you get your engine back from *DM? I remember when I first met *DM (about 2 months ago) and I took my car to his house to get fixed I saw this bad-a$$ looking engine he had just built, was it yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted October 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 I'm sure that was my engine you saw...it fits the time frame. Kelly started taking apart the stock engine in July and finished it about 5 weeks later...with some wait time for parts. You definitely can't see some of the effort he put in with the engine installed. He cleaned and painted just about every part (even ones you can't see and things like the alternator that he didn't work on) and buffed every nut & bolt before installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 zero, you coming to the meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted October 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 zero, you coming to the meet? Still trying to work things out. I've got a family thing in OC until 3pm. I can still get out by around 3:30pm there if anyone's planning to stay later or meet for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpDaddyESI-R Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 that's pretty clean man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0nus Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 zero, Yeah I saw it when it was all painted and stuff, man it was a work of art.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siance Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 How much did you spend total for the work he did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Very very nice!!! Raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesh242 Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Zero, Great pics! I stared at every beautiful piece of that motor as Kelly built it with loving care. All I can say is.........NOW I GOT THAT ON MI CAAA!!!!!! Take Care, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphing89TSI Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 WOW! how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 How much did you spend total for the work he did? I don't want to quote exact prices, since Kelly gave me some breaks and I don't want to give you prices that he won't be able to give you. Let's just say mid 4-figures...or if you've seen some of my previous posts, about 1/2 of what TEP charged, for about twice as much work and 10+ times the quality. Of course I didn't get the freshly barbequed fragrance that my old car had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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