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October 2004

Finally, some progress. The weather has broken, so I've been able to work on the car. The old motor is out, and I'll be working on getting the new motor installed and set up over the next few months.
 

August 2004

The new motor is finished, and I'm just waiting for a stretch of cool weather to work on the car. Mid-summer temps in Las Vegas run about 110, and I think I'll enjoy driving the car rather than sweating in a garage. My target is to start the replacement process in October.

I'll still have quite a bit of work to do, as there are wiring, plumbing, and other jobs that must wait until the engine is in the car. Plus, of course, getting it to run and learning how to tune the TEC³.
 

January 2004

I've been collecting all the parts for the new motor. This has been a very slow process, so I've stopped estimating when it will be completed. Since I'm replacing the motor, the turbo, the fuel system, and installing a TEC³ standalone EMS with direct ignition, I've been a bit overwhelmed at all the stuff I'm dealing with. I've also changed my mind on some of the stuff as time has passed.

I'll be posting How-To information as I am able. The highlights are listed below, and the links take you to thumbnails of the parts, which can be clicked for larger , more detailed (1024 x 768) images.

Short Block:
Blueprinted, balanced, ARP main studs

Pistons:
JE forged, 8.5:1, .020 over, ARP rod bolts

Head:
Ported with Si oversize stainless valves, Web cams, HKS adjustable cam gears, HKS 1.0 mm stopper-type head gasket, ARP studs, MR2 Spyder shimless buckets, Engle valve springs

Intake:
ExtrudeHoned intake manifold, TVIS Eliminator/Insulator from Manjit Gosal

Fuel:
GarageAdvance fuel rail, Delphi 65 lb. top-feed injectors, Aeromotive AFR, SS braided hoses, Supra TT fuel pump

Turbo:
GT30 ball-bearing turbo kit with .70 compressor A/R & .82 turbine A/R, Tial 46mm wastegate, SS exhaust manifold and downpipe, SS braided oil & coolant hoses

Click here to read about my problems with eXtremeBoost

Intercooler:
GReddy intercooler, Tripac 7½" fan with custom stainless steel shroud by Manjit Gosal

Clutch & Trans:
RPS Sport Clutch and pressure plate, ARP flywheel bolts, lightened flywheel, Club MR2 shift cable bushings and stainless clutch cylinder hose

Electronics:
TEC³ EMS and ignition, Apexi AVC-R boost controller, wide-band oxygen sensor from TechEdge, Race-Technology AP-22 performance meter, MGL Avionics TC-1 EGT gauge. Auto Meter Fuel/Oil Pressure and EGT gauges

Miscellaneous:
GReddy aluminum catch can; Magnecor KV-85 wires; TurboXS Racing Type H (H34) BOV; Canton/Mecca oil filter relocation kit; VmaxPerformance carbon fiber engine lid fan shroud with dual 11" Tripac fans; KO Racing 3" Exhaust.

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