The project begins Options

[ncgalant]

I'm throwing this up so you 1g guys can throw me any hints/tips on things I'm not seeing.

Popping the hood of the VR4 the first thing I noticed is the clutter under the hood. Next I see that the hair filter + box are offset and the intake makes some nasty turns(battery in air filter location like my other galant). I've set myself a list of things to do that are inexpensive and at the same time will make the car better, but I'm up for suggestions on other projects.

remove all extra vacuum lines and cap(complete)
change all fluids(engine, tranny, Tcase, rear dif)
install a K&N and hack airbox
change spark plugs(bpr7es)
rewire the fuel pump
move the battery
install SAFC + boost guage
hack aircan further and install my old intake with 2g MAF
Turn up the boost after a good tune
See about changing out the end tank on my old IC to make it fit
Install 28x10x3 IC/w 2 1/2" piping
get a 3" exhaust and install my EVO manifolds onto a ported turbine housing

I'm thinking that list should get me into the 13s for a good start, provided the clutch holds up and the tranny cleans up with some synchromesh. Any suggestions gang?


Nathan

[ncgalant]

Trouble is ok when she's not my only car. A boost leak check was one I thought of today, I just got done with changing the gear oil in the tranny and T-case. I had to get out the breaker to get the plugs lose on both. Holy damn 117k tranny fluid is thin. The T-case has been recalled, so I figured I'd just change the fluid to synthetic for shiits and giggles.

The timing belt was changed by mitsu at 108k for the very first time lucky for me the motor is still in one piece and the belt only has 9k on it. At the time they also did the water pump so that's all good.

I'm in high spirits about the project. The motor is clean. She doesn't leak or blow blue. At this point I'm thinking the worst I could need is some rebuilds on the engine/tranny within 20k. That's way down the road, so for now I'm going to happily feel some boost.