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AznKirby · 02-29-2016, 02:13 AM

Can't wait for some install pictures and some numbers!

zeal86 · 03-01-2016, 07:47 PM

YES!

I'll be busy polishing all the piping/intercooler the next several days!

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zeal86 · 03-01-2016, 07:59 PM

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With detailed step by step pics?

I could do that!

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new2subaru · 03-01-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zeal86

I could do that!

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate it!

It never crossed my mind to polish an engine bay until I saw yours.

Do you use anything to coat the aluminum after polishing? Mine is starting to oxidize a bit. Not a ton but a bit.

SDIAZ · 03-01-2016, 08:32 PM

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I've been reading forum posts about changing the spark plugs... I think I'm going to change mine when my headers, over pipe, and front pipe are out... I'll do the drop the engine method instead of working in super tight spaces. Going with HKS M50HL spark plugs.

Any insight on changing the plugs would be appreciated...either method.

Hey man, was scrolling through your thread and I really gotta say nice job. I actually just did spark plugs a couple days ago. Took me about 3 1/2 hours, but that was me taking my time and with limited access to tools (not to mention the PITA of getting the headers back on). I was able to jack up the motor about 100mm and maneuver it slightly to allow more room for whatever side I was working on. It will definitely help if you remove your stut tower braces to get a bit more room to move the engine higher. Once I got it up, it wasn't that bad.

INSTALLATION_FA20 ENGINE CONTROL_ IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG.pdf

REMOVAL_FA20 ENGINE CONTROL_ IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG.pdf

zeal86 · 03-01-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate it!

It never crossed my mind to polish an engine bay until I saw yours.

Do you use anything to coat the aluminum after polishing? Mine is starting to oxidize a bit. Not a ton but a bit.

I don't protect the finish in any way... I just polish again... it doesn't require much effort after the initial polishing.

The final install will look great polished... I wished it would have come polished though... oh well... time to get to work!

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zeal86 · 03-01-2016, 09:18 PM

Out of the box (most of the kit)

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Also received this today...
Beatrush aluminum underpanel

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rookie · 03-01-2016, 10:46 PM

So clean! Can't wait to see the new goodies installed and all polished up.

zeal86 · 03-02-2016, 08:25 PM

Started polishing today... here are some pics of the process:

Almost done with one so far...There is still some pitting in the finish, especially at the bends, but I don't want to take off much more from the surface...100 times better than before though.

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zeal86 · 03-03-2016, 09:52 PM

Accomplished a little more today...I removed a lot of the pitting and deeper marks in the aluminum. I followed up what I did yesterday with the following grits:

- 400 (dry) Its what I had with me.
- 600 (wet)
- 800 (wet)
- Blue Magic Metal Polish

Going to continue with the following grits:

- 1000 (wet)
- 1500 (wet)
- Blue Magic Metal Polish

Should be mirror like by the time I'm done!

Here are some process pics:

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weederr33 · 03-03-2016, 10:40 PM

So polishing it won't have any negative effects in terms of heat will it?

go_a_way1 · 03-03-2016, 10:46 PM

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So polishing it won't have any negative effects in terms of heat will it?

No if anything it might help reflect a tiny bit of radiant heat. Honestly if you are worried about heat wrap everything in exhaust wrap. Won't look good but it's functional. His is going to look like sex in the engine bay but could be more functional. But I highly doubt zeal will ever need that tiny extra bit of prefomance. I much rather see him with a sexy engine bay!!

zeal86 · 03-03-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

So polishing it won't have any negative effects in terms of heat will it?

I don't believe there will be any ill effects from polishing... well... maybe, the bling might occasionally blind me. lol

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zeal86 · 03-03-2016, 11:12 PM

Btw, Blue Magic metal polish leaves a silicone film that helps protect the finish.

Blue Magic Metal Polish

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02-29-2016, 02:13 AM	#253
AznKirby Are you 20/20? Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Hopes and dreams Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,912 Thanks: 715 Thanked 1,310 Times in 703 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can't wait for some install pictures and some numbers! __________________ 2014 FR-S Monogram 2005 Acura RSX Type-S IG: @MonKehC

03-01-2016, 09:18 PM	#259
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Out of the box (most of the kit) __________________________________________ Also received this today... Beatrush aluminum underpanel __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix Last edited by zeal86; 03-02-2016 at 12:26 AM.

03-02-2016, 08:25 PM	#261
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Started polishing today... here are some pics of the process: Almost done with one so far...There is still some pitting in the finish, especially at the bends, but I don't want to take off much more from the surface...100 times better than before though. __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix Last edited by zeal86; 03-02-2016 at 08:50 PM.

03-03-2016, 09:52 PM	#262
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Accomplished a little more today...I removed a lot of the pitting and deeper marks in the aluminum. I followed up what I did yesterday with the following grits: - 400 (dry) Its what I had with me. - 600 (wet) - 800 (wet) - Blue Magic Metal Polish Going to continue with the following grits: - 1000 (wet) - 1500 (wet) - Blue Magic Metal Polish Should be mirror like by the time I'm done! Here are some process pics: __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix Last edited by zeal86; 03-03-2016 at 11:09 PM.

03-03-2016, 10:40 PM	#263
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03-01-2016, 07:47 PM	#254
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	YES! I'll be busy polishing all the piping/intercooler the next several days! __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix

03-01-2016, 10:46 PM	#260
rookie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 1991 Formula Red NSX Location: Wisconsin Posts: 483 Thanks: 271 Thanked 430 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So clean! Can't wait to see the new goodies installed and all polished up.

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zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Btw, Blue Magic metal polish leaves a silicone film that helps protect the finish. Blue Magic Metal Polish __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix

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