Lowered. Boosted. Jdm. Its so shiny it hurts my eyes - LSX SWAPPED! V-8 Turbo!

[Amir Ghadiri]

So I got a decent bit done today. I finally honed the cylinders, then I gapped and installed the rings for cylinders 2 and 4. I ran out of time to do them today, but I have cylinders 1 and 3 ready to go tomorrow.

I did a fair amount of research on how our rings should be gapped for certain boost levels, and I decided to go with the following specs:
Top ring: bore x .0055"
Bottom ring: bore x .0060"
I am a little on the conservative side, but I think we should be okay. I'm planning on running 18-20PSI boost.

I had planned to just lap my valves in when I installed the new valve springs, but I felt that the valves weren't seating properly before the tear down. I did a leak down test on them and sure enough, 9/16 valves weren't seating properly!! So instead of just lapping them in, I'll be sending them out to my machinist for a proper valve job.

Stay tuned!!

[BboyKidKoda]

If i was running about 6-8psi and i had a bunch of bolt ons and good tune. do you think i could make around 280-300hp with this kit and daily drive it safely? i just dont have alot of money to replace if something bigger happens. Thank you!!

[Amir Ghadiri]

Originally Posted by BboyKidKoda

If i was running about 6-8psi and i had a bunch of bolt ons and good tune. do you think i could make around 280-300hp with this kit and daily drive it safely? i just dont have alot of money to replace if something bigger happens. Thank you!!

Running 6-8 psi you'll make maybe 250-275 WHP. It should be pretty reliable, 6-8 psi is not much at all. At 10psi it took heavy track use for me to start having problems!

[BboyKidKoda]

Okay cool. I rea appreciate it. What weight oil do you use btw?


Be original don't copy!

[Amir Ghadiri]

Originally Posted by BboyKidKoda

Okay cool. I rea appreciate it. What weight oil do you use btw?


Be original don't copy!

I'm personally using 5/30 but honestly don't know if I should be. I'm going to do some more research and see if I should go with something higher

[BboyKidKoda]

Originally Posted by Amir Ghadiri

I'm personally using 5/30 but honestly don't know if I should be. I'm going to do some more research and see if I should go with something higher

Yeah I would definitly go higher haha


Be original don't copy!

[Amir Ghadiri]

Heads are on! Car should be done this Friday


Oh yeah, an alignment may be in order

[Amir Ghadiri]

Resprayed the engine bay today! Engine should be in by the end of tomorrow

[CAMBAM_6]

Originally Posted by Amir Ghadiri

I loved the APR splitter, but I really wanted a front lip. Why not have both?

When you had the front lip and the APR splitter did you have to do anything to install the splitter or is it adjustable for lips?

Think I want to do that but not sure if anything needs to be cut...How did you like that setup when you had it? Any problems?

[Amir Ghadiri]

Originally Posted by CAMBAM_6

When you had the front lip and the APR splitter did you have to do anything to install the splitter or is it adjustable for lips?

Think I want to do that but not sure if anything needs to be cut...How did you like that setup when you had it? Any problems?

I just made new brackets to hold the APR splitter and it was good to go, didnt need to modify anything. I really liked the setup, it looked worked and looked great! I actually really miss it now, I'll be getting a new splitter soon though!

[Amir Ghadiri]

Installing the motor today was wishful thinking, but I have it assembled and ready to drop in first thing tomorrow. Just need to pick it off the engine stand and bolt on the clutch, then we'll be rollin! Friday is coming closer and closer but I think I'll be able to make it

[ap5512]

Sooo clean!

[Amir Ghadiri]

Originally Posted by ap5512

Sooo clean!

Thanks, I really appreciate it!! I can't wait to finish and get back on the road!

[Amir Ghadiri]

I still don't have the motor in
I ordered new spark plugs from the auto parts store yesterday, and they brought me the wrong ones today. I won't have the correct plugs until the morning, so motor won't go in until tomorrow. Thats okay though, I made some progress on other parts! Brake booster, ABS, clutch master, brake master, and fenders are all back on. Also tucked away a few wires behind the firewall while I was there! Suspension is all bolted in and ready for the alignment. Cam sensors & solenoids are on the motor along with direct injectors, rails, etc. Wiring harness is back on and plugged in. Hopefully I'll be able to install and fire the motor tomorrow, we'll see!



And yes, I know that alternator pulley is installed in the wrong place. My friend tried to play a joke on me