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BrahmaBull1990 · 07-25-2021, 11:46 PM

Awesome log! Just read all 9 pages. I hope you can still find time to tinker on it; I appreciate all your advices around here.

DarkPira7e · 08-10-2021, 12:36 PM

Just dropping in to let everyone know I didn't die!
I got the heads all together, bolted on, valve covers on.

I took the cam gears apart to clean everything and am happy I did- one of them had the floppy door that leads to replacement of the gear anyway! So, purchased a new gear and things are good.
The reason that the floppy door is bad, is that it has a spring behind it that, in tandom with the door, controls oil pressure for cam timing. If the door is FLOPPY, it doesn't hold the correct oil pressure!!! I don't have a good photo of it, sorry. I have included a bunch of photos of the cam gear innards, in case you were curious how complex these things are.

I have also included a photo of the oil filter screens you need to replace.

I ended up getting an AEM 340lph pump and putting it in.
Had to purchase all new rockers, shims, caps, valve stems, tons of misc bolts. Toyota threw away almost all of that stuff, and my old engine is still in the car.

Put all new rotors and pads on the car, as well as making a custom gauge pod in the instrument cluster bezel. I just cut a hole in it and behind it, fits perfectly.

Photos are in no order- car now sits at VEMS awaiting the old engine to be fully removed and then we'll begin final assembly!

NoHaveMSG · 08-10-2021, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Just dropping in to let everyone know I didn't die!

I was wondering where you had been

DarkPira7e · 08-10-2021, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I was wondering where you had been

Life has been crazy. My boss got fired for his grievances with me and life has been getting a lot better for me since his departure. Now that I'm not spending my days escaping via this forum, I'm just visiting much less

still dedicated and excited! Just spending my time on the computer far more sparingly.

Joveen · 08-10-2021, 02:29 PM

From the dead.

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DarkPira7e · 08-11-2021, 06:59 PM

Also, VEMS started tearing into my old engine to see what happened. 4 broken rockers, and the crank nose sprocket is damaged, wtf. No idea how the crank sprocket got taken for a ride, but VEMS said the timing cover did not have OEM sealant, so someone had been in there before...

NoHaveMSG · 08-11-2021, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

No idea how the crank sprocket got taken for a ride, but VEMS said the timing cover did not have OEM sealant, so someone had been in there before...

There was another thread where one had broken from them trying to start the car with a breaker bar still on the crank bolt. In your case, I would say something may have gotten between the chain and sprocket, possibly piece of rocker arm.

NARFALICIOUS · 08-26-2021, 07:02 PM

Just read this whole thread. Can't wait to see what you put down. It's refreshing to see something different.

DarkPira7e · 09-02-2021, 07:26 AM

Quick update-
Engine is in time, front cover and upper oil pan on. Worried about how hard the direct injectors went in, I'm hoping I didn't shred the seals. I left the injectors in the freezer, gave them each a small layer of dielectric grease, and they still pressed in pretty hard. They eventually slid in on their own, I'm certain there's nothing I could've done differently. If I have fueling issues, I'll know where to go first

Waiting on the rubber washer gaskets for the lower oil pan, forgot to order them. Goal is to have the engine back in the car over the weekend, and then I can start adding all the goodies back to it. We'll see!

On a side note, I had the opportunity to purchase my dream winter beater.
Japanrot red E46 325xi. The guy knew me and let me take the car home to look over it. But, the floor had rusted out where the jack points go, and all 4 corners were trash. I shined up his headlights as a thank you for letting me take it home to check it out.
So hard to bring it back, but I know better.

DarkPira7e · 09-06-2021, 06:46 PM

Labor day was not wasted! Getting close

NoHaveMSG · 09-06-2021, 06:56 PM

It’s beautiful

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DarkPira7e · 09-07-2021, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

It’s beautiful

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I was on the fence about getting the red intake manifold for the bling, but I'm glad I stayed with the black one. Still missing a couple little things but it's there! It hasn't hit me yet that my car may actually run soon.
Bring on the oil leaks and poorly seated injectors, I'm ready to fight

DarkPira7e · 09-13-2021, 01:59 PM

Progress!!! Still waiting on things but it's in!

Joveen · 09-13-2021, 02:46 PM

Man

. Looks great buddy.

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07-25-2021, 11:46 PM	#127
BrahmaBull1990 Howdy Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 2020 BRZ PP Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 589 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 446 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome log! Just read all 9 pages. I hope you can still find time to tinker on it; I appreciate all your advices around here. __________________ There's a point at 7,000 RPM... where everything fades. The machine becomes weightless. Just disappears. And all that's left is a body moving through space and time. 7,000 RPM. That's where you meet it. You feel it coming. It creeps up on you, close in your ear. Asks you a question. The only question that matters. Who are you?

08-10-2021, 12:36 PM	#128
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just dropping in to let everyone know I didn't die! I got the heads all together, bolted on, valve covers on. I took the cam gears apart to clean everything and am happy I did- one of them had the floppy door that leads to replacement of the gear anyway! So, purchased a new gear and things are good. The reason that the floppy door is bad, is that it has a spring behind it that, in tandom with the door, controls oil pressure for cam timing. If the door is FLOPPY, it doesn't hold the correct oil pressure!!! I don't have a good photo of it, sorry. I have included a bunch of photos of the cam gear innards, in case you were curious how complex these things are. I have also included a photo of the oil filter screens you need to replace. I ended up getting an AEM 340lph pump and putting it in. Had to purchase all new rockers, shims, caps, valve stems, tons of misc bolts. Toyota threw away almost all of that stuff, and my old engine is still in the car. Put all new rotors and pads on the car, as well as making a custom gauge pod in the instrument cluster bezel. I just cut a hole in it and behind it, fits perfectly. Photos are in no order- car now sits at VEMS awaiting the old engine to be fully removed and then we'll begin final assembly! Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

08-11-2021, 06:59 PM	#132
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also, VEMS started tearing into my old engine to see what happened. 4 broken rockers, and the crank nose sprocket is damaged, wtf. No idea how the crank sprocket got taken for a ride, but VEMS said the timing cover did not have OEM sealant, so someone had been in there before... Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

08-26-2021, 07:02 PM	#134
NARFALICIOUS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: '88 Supra 1JZ, '16 FR-S, '23 GR86 Location: Johto Region Posts: 597 Thanks: 62 Thanked 360 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just read this whole thread. Can't wait to see what you put down. It's refreshing to see something different. __________________ NARFALICIOUS Noob Poster 1988 \| 2016

09-02-2021, 07:26 AM	#135
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quick update- Engine is in time, front cover and upper oil pan on. Worried about how hard the direct injectors went in, I'm hoping I didn't shred the seals. I left the injectors in the freezer, gave them each a small layer of dielectric grease, and they still pressed in pretty hard. They eventually slid in on their own, I'm certain there's nothing I could've done differently. If I have fueling issues, I'll know where to go first Waiting on the rubber washer gaskets for the lower oil pan, forgot to order them. Goal is to have the engine back in the car over the weekend, and then I can start adding all the goodies back to it. We'll see! On a side note, I had the opportunity to purchase my dream winter beater. Japanrot red E46 325xi. The guy knew me and let me take the car home to look over it. But, the floor had rusted out where the jack points go, and all 4 corners were trash. I shined up his headlights as a thank you for letting me take it home to check it out. So hard to bring it back, but I know better. Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

08-10-2021, 02:29 PM	#131
Joveen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Bone stock Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 767 Thanks: 535 Thanked 232 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From the dead. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

09-06-2021, 06:46 PM	#136
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Labor day was not wasted! Getting close Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

09-13-2021, 01:59 PM	#139
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Progress!!! Still waiting on things but it's in! Attached Images __________________ Turbo FR-S Build - Build Thread JDL EL Recirc manifold, Boostlab BL58x Turbo w/ T51R, 17x9 ARC-8, IAG block

09-13-2021, 02:46 PM	#140
Joveen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Bone stock Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 767 Thanks: 535 Thanked 232 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Man . Looks great buddy. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

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