Monjarassi: The Final Push, Quest for that Big Powa

[monjarassi]

Car: 2004 Honda Civic Si
Tuner: Brain @ Speedlab.net
Power Goal: 600hp
Fuel: e85
Drivetrain: 5spd ep3 tranny, LSD, CompCLutch SS
Turbo: PTE 6266 .82 ar
Target boost: 20+psi
Managenment: Hondata Kpro
Lubricants: BradPenn / AMS oil



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Aftermarket Goods:
K-TUNED-AFH-KARCEPTS-GOLDENEAGLE-ARP-ID
PRECISION TURBO-FABWORX-HPT-JE
EAGLE-ACL-AEM-HONDATA-COMPETITIONCLUTCH-TIAL-BREMBO-VIBRANT-RUSSELL
INNOVATIVE MOUNTS-WALBRO-AEROMOTIVE-DOWNSTARINC


The narrative that no one cares about:

This build will be started due to the failure of a rod bearing issue, motor was still salvageable, wish I could say the same for the crank.
Will not be doing a crazy build or nun like that, simple and clean, no need to blow 10k.
So with that being said subscribe, check back frequently and feel free to give input, and/or criticism. Sit back and enjoy my work.

[black05ep]

Not about the turbo build. But where did u Mount the rear diffuser and front splitter. I want to do both. I also have a lower front h brace. Can the splitter work with it?

[monjarassi]

Not about the turbo build. But where did u Mount the rear diffuser and front splitter. I want to do both. I also have a lower front h brace. Can the splitter work with it?

Sorry my new build doesnt attract u!!

Butt yea the brace wont work with it unless u ghetto rig it and just mount the splitter to your lip/bumper and it wont hold worth n eventually break.
The rear diffuser mounts to the rear bumper and the tray bolts to the gas tank straps.

[differentK]

Nice to see your back at it. But why rebuild the Z3? A stock k20a2 can handle 600+whp and they are plentiful. You could be up and running by the end of the week.

[monjarassi]

Nice to see your back at it. But why rebuild the Z3? A stock k20a2 can handle 600+whp and they are plentiful. You could be up and running by the end of the week.

That's the thing its hard to come by a stock motor low miles and really don't feel like blowing another one up. Atleast this route ill be more reliable n know I can go the xtra mile with no problem

[black05ep]

Gotcha. I love your turbo build.lol your car is one of my favorites. I was just curious on the diff and splitter at that moment.lol

[monjarassi]

Gotcha. I love your turbo build.lol your car is one of my favorites. I was just curious on the diff and splitter at that moment.lol

:mangel: :mangel:

[monjarassi]

Soon after the teardown I made my decision to go through with the build, brainstormed with my tuner on what setup would suit my goal in power level and started searching for the parts I needed. Came across a deal I couldnt refuse!!





JE 86.5mm pistons 10:5:1 compression ratio
JE wristpins
Eagle H-beam rods ARP rodbolts
ACL STD thrust washers

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[skoolnu]

looks like Im going to have to stick around for this...

[monjarassi]

looks like Im going to have to stick around for this...

yea it should be a good one...

[monjarassi]

New set of updates will approach when we reach 20 posts

[Powers]

What's the rev limiter going to be set at for this bad boy

[monjarassi]

What's the rev limiter going to be set at for this bad boy

ill prolly want to keep her under 9000k right at 8800 or where ever the powerband shows drop ill settle.

On the previous tune i had the limiter set to 8800 but would always cut it around 8500, sucks that the oem tach doesnt read that high too so its just by ear

[monjarassi]

A lil peep glimpse of what im working with this weekend!!

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Because RaeKar?

Adios to all the unnecessary stuff!!!

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[Hasbro]

You have my attention.

[monjarassi]

You have my attention.

:amen:

[Powers]

This is what I'm talking about! Bbare bone and raw power! I can't wait to see you killing it out there man! Great progress

[monjarassi]

This is what I'm talking about! Bbare bone and raw power! I can't wait to see you killing it out there man! Great progress

Thanks man, deff me too cant wait it get her rolling again but taking my time and doing things rite to appreciate it

[monjarassi]

Not too long ago a pretty important package made its way to my hands, after being lost for 48 hours at the local UPS facility after a 5 day journey from its origin.
More power calls for heavier duty clutch system.

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Nice upgrade from my previous CompClutch stage 4 system :giggity:

[klik]

Fucken sweet. Im tuning in.

[monjarassi]

Today i spent my afternoon tucking my EPS wiring harness, got tired of the ol spot and found a perfect way to route it.
Fair enough no wires needed to be extended.

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Grommet from factory harness routing

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[black05ep]

Holy shit!..

[1GR8EP3]

Very nice monj... be careful with that clutch bud, that thing is pretty grabby. A friend of mine had it and I got to test it, whooo buddy lol.... that was fun. Just a heads up

[brian1414]

this is gonna be a great build!
Cant wait to see the progress!!

[monjarassi]

Thanks fellas!!! more too come, thanks for the support

[USAF EP3]

Very nice monj... be careful with that clutch bud, that thing is pretty grabby. A friend of mine had it and I got to test it, whooo buddy lol.... that was fun. Just a heads up

To back this up, I had that very same clutch installed not too long ago and still own it but replaced it with a sprung 6 puck from CCI. That clutch chewed up my mainshaft input splines and caused hundreds of dollars in replacement parts, plus mainshafts were on national backorder from Honda of Japan. That clutch caused me some serious ass pain.

Make sure you install that damn thing correctly and you get a pedal stop properly adjusted for it. I think the clutch is just to much for the mainshaft in general and makes too much of a shock transfer when engaging.

Then again, I was dailying my car, you won't be dailying this so what does it matter lol.

[monjarassi]

To back this up, I had that very same clutch installed not too long ago and still own it but replaced it with a sprung 6 puck from CCI. That clutch chewed up my mainshaft input splines and caused hundreds of dollars in replacement parts, plus mainshafts were on national backorder from Honda of Japan. That clutch caused me some serious ass pain.

Make sure you install that damn thing correctly and you get a pedal stop properly adjusted for it. I think the clutch is just to much for the mainshaft in general and makes too much of a shock transfer when engaging.

Then again, I was dailying my car, you won't be dailying this so what does it matter lol.

Wow man thanks for the heads up, im mainly looking to street/weekend warrior it!!

I have a buddy with his 700+ rsx and another local bud with a 700+ tsx both on twin disks, daily, street, drag it and no clutch stops and havent had issues yet.
Idk i dont want to bust my head making a clutch stop and suck at it.

[monjarassi]

Shortly after I got in contact with Ryan from AFH and he had in stock 2 GE turbo manifolds, no need for the 3-4 month wait from manufacturer. What a great opportunity to upgrade the old RBC and upgrade, not to mention he gave me a killer deal on it.
Great customer service I received from AutoFair Honda and he will now be supplying me with a bunch of parts ima need for the build, highly recommend him for any needs no matter how small nor big the order might be, he got it!!
Went ahead and threw on my fuel rail and Aeromotive A1000 fuel pressure regulator, getting ready for that fuel system. Will need new injectors and throttle body soon. :paper:

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[Guardian]

the clutch stops easy. what about the gears!?

[monjarassi]

the clutch stops easy. what about the gears!?

That's compelling. Gears ill. be using my 5speed with treated gears and new syncros. The tranny already has LSD too.

[monjarassi]

Just picked this up from getting sprayed. Had a good friend of mine do the custom work to fit the new gauges, still need to get the AEM water temp and boost gauge.
Im very happy with the outcome!!

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[lemonhead228]

Homey doin it BIG!!! Always come back bigger and better! :mcool:

[Jpax]

Looking good man, That PTE 6266 .82 ar turbo is going to be beast up at 5k. hold onto your shit because the pucker factor is going to be about 10!!!!!!!! looking forward to some rolling video once your done. keep up the good work

[monjarassi]

Homey doin it BIG!!! Always come back bigger and better! :mcool:

Thanks bro, deff doing bigger things this time around


Looking good man, That PTE 6266 .82 ar turbo is going to be beast up at 5k. hold onto your shit because the pucker factor is going to be about 10!!!!!!!! looking forward to some rolling video once your done. keep up the good work

Thanks, yes this turbo nasty, especially top end is ridiculous.

[1GR8EP3]

Nice mod to the center piece monj... I like it

[monjarassi]

Nice mod to the center piece monj... I like it

Kinda messed up with not getting the center hole covered b4 paint!!!!

O well....

[1GR8EP3]

I cant even tell... I wouldnt sweat the small stuff

[monjarassi]

I cant even tell... I wouldnt sweat the small stuff


No u dont get it, im not having the shifter there no more!!

Nothing a lil fabrication cant do. Will be plastidipping it black to match the trim.

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and plastidipped it.....

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[USAF EP3]

No u dont get it, im not having the shifter there no more!!

Nothing a lil fabrication cant do. Will be plastidipping it black to match the trim.


and plastidipped it.....


Floor mounting the shifter? Are you going to be extending the shifter to get it close to where it used to be?

I'm assuming you'll be using RSX parts to get all this done.

[monjarassi]

Floor mounting the shifter? Are you going to be extending the shifter to get it close to where it used to be?

I'm assuming you'll be using RSX parts to get all this done.

I was hoping fepster would pitch n yes a rsx shifter box n cables will be useD

[monjarassi]

Just received an important package from AutoFair Honda:

Rod bearings
Main bearings
Crank seal
70mm P2R tb gasket.

Huge thanks to Ryan for the parts. More to come.

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[1GR8EP3]

oooo switching it up... you got tired of the shifter on the dash?

[monjarassi]

oooo switching it up... you got tired of the shifter on the dash?

no but im tired of the 4th to 5th stretch on my arm from where im sitting wanna try a new setup and see it it works for me, plus ill be using the ktuned billet shifter

[monjarassi]

Today i just out of the blue decided to relocate my fuse box from the driver side headlight to the passenger headlight, it made more sense due to the way the harness grommet off the firewall. Fit better too and only will have to extend 3 clips to be complete, high beam, city light, turn signal. Now the wait for RY-WORX to come and work his magic.

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[monjarassi]

Taking safety serious this time around bs aside.
For the past 3+ yrs i have been boosting, driving around everywhere w/o a reinforcement bar, how foolish of me.
Thanks to a local that spared me his due to him having a JDM rebar. Now waiting for the new FMIC to arrive this week and mount it!!

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Started trimming to fit the JDM bumper and luckily all went well on the first try.
Any ep3 owners that need help performing this pm me for details.

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[monjarassi]

For all my followers, take a look at our eshop and just simply scroll through, see anything u like, want , or need for your build or project?

Enter "SPOOLBUS" as the promo code at checkout and receive $10 off on all orders over $100!!

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[monjarassi]

So finally the FMIC came through. First off gotta say thanks to 'echo3gulf' for the hook up, and great packaging skills! :thumbup:
The fitment is great and nothing else i could ask for, ill let the pics do the talking.

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And a sneak peak of what i been doing to the engine bay.


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[USAF EP3]

Very nice.

I need to start whoring myself out on the street so I can make more money to dump into my EP like this.

[1GR8EP3]

Man your engine bay is clean monj... you can have dinner in there haha

[monjarassi]

Flash update:

So block is ready to go at the machine shop but the crank that was purchased off someone one on CRSX was a dud!!
What a dam scam. So a local had a spare and sold it to me tonight, Minty as fawk!!! Build procceed.

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[T_Virus]

Wow. Glad to see you are still rocking the ep3 hard.

[USAF EP3]

Do you mind telling us what was wrong with the crank that was a dud? I'm curious to know if it was something you could've seen in pictures before you bought it.

[monjarassi]

Wow. Glad to see you are still rocking the ep3 hard.


Thanks..



Do you mind telling us what was wrong with the crank that was a dud? I'm curious to know if it was something you could've seen in pictures before you bought it.


Posting pics up

[monjarassi]

Okay so here are the upclose pix of the damages to the so called "good crank".
Member said that the scarring was rust from dried oil or so and that a simple polish would do.

You be the judge!!

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I also posted pics of the warpedge to the thrust washers!! Pics member sent were off a cell and werent clear enough if you may ask.

[USAF EP3]

Damn dude.....why didn't you seek expert advice on that?

I can easily tell that engine suffered some pretty bad crank walk...They probably had an extremely high clamping duty pressure plate (super single and twin/triple disc clutches) and were holding down the pedal to start the car causing a high dry load on the crank.

Monj, next time come to your family (us at EPhatch lol) before you make some big purchases on used stuff like that. We got a fairly nice group of peeps here that know our stuff and are more than willing to help out a fellow member.

[monjarassi]

And i thank you, i know i messed up and went into this purchase blind folded and paid the consequence.

Something of this magnitude wont happen again.

I even inspected my z3 crank i pulled off my motor and my crank still looks way better than this type s one that i purchased.



On other news loaded the crank, flywheel and pressure plate in the rental to go drop off tomorrow morning.

[monjarassi]

Finally got around to finish off the fuse box re re-locate and had the 3 needed clips rewired and loomed!!
Also mounted radiator and had to re position the FMIC due to fitment with radiator. Overall its coming along nicely..

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[monjarassi]

Got the call i been waiting for, machine shop was done and ready to give back my stuff.
The shop met my expectations and had a fast turn around, would've been faster if the crank situation hadn't happened.
For any locals in need of machine work, no matter how big or small the job might be, i highly recommend them to you.

Westside Performance & Machine
9100 Emnora Ln, Houston, TX 77080
(713) 465-7996

I had them do the following:
Bore the crank .5 over
Hot tank it
Polish & balance crankshaft (with Flywheel & PP)
Resurface flywheel

Now onto the pix!!

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[1GR8EP3]

Very nice monj, the clutch you have can be rebuilt right? the reason why I ask is you had the pp balanced with the rotating assembly so if you change your clutch its going to throw it out of balance.

It looks great man, o and what size injectors do you have? I have the DW1000's and on e85 with a fuel return set up i was at 53% duty cycle. I have enough fuel for 550 but your shooting for 600, so just curious...

[monjarassi]

Very nice monj, the clutch you have can be rebuilt right? the reason why I ask is you had the pp balanced with the rotating assembly so if you change your clutch its going to throw it out of balance.

It looks great man, o and what size injectors do you have? I have the DW1000's and on e85 with a fuel return set up i was at 53% duty cycle. I have enough fuel for 550 but your shooting for 600, so just curious...

Yes the kit is rebuildable.
The machine shop just needed the flywheel and pp, my tuner also suggested just taking that. The disk I have ordered a new one, and have yet to receive it.
And yes final goal will be 600hp on e85 and Id1000cc injs. It's doable doe, the fuel part has been discussed with my tuner and we have all angles covered.

[monjarassi]

Last minute Black Friday shopping got me this!!
Gotta hate this daytime saving bs and having not enough lighting to do work in the garage. The answer to my swearing has arrived, thanks to the wifey who got me this.

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[monjarassi]

Thanks to Ryan @ AFH for overnighting me the last bearing needed. This man doesn't play around with no bs, straight up business!! Will have it here Mon.

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[AKEP]

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[monjarassi]

its coming along good!!!

[lemonhead228]

Up dates??

[monjarassi]

None at the moment was hit by a setback since Nov. But will be back in track soon here.

[monjarassi]

Well since i am upping the power and boost level, beefieng up the fuel system is a must, heres a lil something my tuner had on the side for me. Will be mounted in place of the evap canister, tucked away, henced the bracket to mount in the OEM spot of the canister.

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[USAF EP3]

Fuel surge tank?

You only need those when participating in events that causes the fuel to move inside the fuel tank away from the fuel pumps such as high speed cornering in circuit events or drifting events where the car has extreme back and forth movement.

From what I can tell you're only drag racing so as long as you keep above half a tank of gas...

[monjarassi]

Yes sirre also known as swirl pot.

Yea well at one point we figured out my issue when in full boost I'd lean out and hit lean cut, it was later determined that the real cause of that was my gas tank always being 1/2 tank I never really ever filled my tank up.

And since this year I want to participate in other events other than drag racing, why not take the leap and do it now.

[USAF EP3]

Yes sirre also known as swirl pot.

Yea well at one point we figured out my issue when in full boost I'd lean out and hit lean cut, it was later determined that the real cause of that was my gas tank always being 1/2 tank I never really ever filled my tank up.

And since this year I want to participate in other events other than drag racing, why not take the leap and do it now.

Ah, I see.

Well then, in that case you definitely would require one of those.

For those that don't know what they do, I made a video post awhile ago on theory of operation of fuel surge tanks:

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?72643-Interesting-Car-Tech-Fuel-Surge-Tanks

[monjarassi]

Ah, I see.

Well then, in that case you definitely would require one of those.

For those that don't know what they do, I made a video post awhile ago on theory of operation of fuel surge tanks:

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?72643-Interesting-Car-Tech-Fuel-Surge-Tanks

Awesome vid. Thanks for posting that here.

[USAF EP3]

Awesome vid. Thanks for posting that here.

Anything for you baby. :hay:

[monjarassi]

Anything for you baby. :hay:

Hahahaha one request has any1 on here ever successfully removed the evap canister and vented it appropriately?

[USAF EP3]

Hahahaha one request has any1 on here ever successfully removed the evap canister and vented it appropriately?

Not that I know of.

I've only seen this discussed over @ ClubRSX forums, and even they had a hard time figuring it out.

My best advice to you would be to study what race car teams do and how they properly vent fuel cells.

[captaingamez]

ALL the K-series Civic track racers I know leave the evap canister alone and keep it connected. It only weighs a couple pounds and its better to have it than not on the road.

[monjarassi]

Gosh it feels good to be back at it wrenching on the car, especially in the cold.
Removed the evap canister bs and what not and went ahead and mounted the box in its OEM bracket, need to see what fitting ima need to go buy to run the system.

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[AKEP]

did you figure out how to vent it for evap?

[monjarassi]

did you figure out how to vent it for evap?

yes

[superchargedk20]

Sooooo many goodys

[USAF EP3]

yes

Care to explain how you came about to do this? I'm very interested.

[monjarassi]

Care to explain how you came about to do this? I'm very interested.


Ill have the 2 ports circled in red plugged with the only vents being the 2 hoses that run to the filler neck

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[1GR8EP3]

Nice monj, glad to see you back at it... Once a couple more parts come in I can start some wrenching.

By the way thats a clean ass gas tank haha

[lemonhead228]

Did you get a smaller tank or just got a new stock one??

[monjarassi]

Phase 1 of the fuel setup.

Modified the OEM fuel cage assembly, ran the feed to the surge, and overflow back to the cage.

Phase 2 to come soon..

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[monjarassi]

Nice monj, glad to see you back at it... Once a couple more parts come in I can start some wrenching.

By the way thats a clean ass gas tank haha

Thanks, thats actually SHGEASY's pic for reference.


Did you get a smaller tank or just got a new stock one??

Same oem tank just adding a surge tank externally

[USAF EP3]

That's pretty badass now that I see everything setup.

I think sometime in the near future I'm going to eliminate the OEM evap canister as well.

[monjarassi]

That's pretty badass now that I see everything setup.

I think sometime in the near future I'm going to eliminate the OEM evap canister as well.

sounds good.

[1GR8EP3]

are you going to run an external fpr?

[monjarassi]

After all the work of adding the surge tank i didnt realize the tray to the diffuser was gonna interfere and needed minor trimming. All buttoned up well and all needed now is new L bracket and itll be solid again.

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[monjarassi]

are you going to run an external fpr?

yes already have one. Will be mounted to the fr

[1GR8EP3]

O ok I was asking because it looked like your stock one was still in place, are you using your stock feed as the return?

that diffuser looks dope too

[Powers]

Great now I want to make a diffuser. Thanks monj thanks

[captaingamez]

Sick diffuser. Pics of rear of the car?


What kind of fuel hose is that? Is it rated for submersion?

[monjarassi]

So its finally here, such a beautiful piece to accompany this whole new build i have going, i take my hat off to K2ND on this one.

Gave it some love with Mothers polish to really bring the shine out. Enjoy.
Cant forget the stoppers, i needed them since i aint baller enough for the race cables. Fk it..


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[monjarassi]

O ok I was asking because it looked like your stock one was still in place, are you using your stock feed as the return?

that diffuser looks dope too

stock feed will be the overflow from the surge tank



Great now I want to make a diffuser. Thanks monj thanks

Get to it bud. Your welcome


Sick diffuser. Pics of rear of the car?


What kind of fuel hose is that? Is it rated for submersion?

Too come shortly. And just found out today its not, fawk o well nun but a lil thang.. Will change it this weekend.

[captaingamez]

Wow dude that shifter is so fuckin sick!!

How are you planning on running it?

[monjarassi]

Wow dude that shifter is so fuckin sick!!

How are you planning on running it?

got a couple ideas but thats too come on here soon.

[Eddie Murphy]

Nice!!!

[monjarassi]

Wow dude that shifter is so fuckin sick!!

How are you planning on running it?

heres that rear end shot..

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[captaingamez]

Yeah, but are you putting the Ktuned shifter in the stock location or are you relocating it? and if you are putting it in the stock location, how?

I love that shifter box, my buddy has it in his Kswapped Del Sol, its the best box EVER designed for any Honda, ever.

[monjarassi]

Yeah, but are you putting the Ktuned shifter in the stock location or are you relocating it? and if you are putting it in the stock location, how?

I love that shifter box, my buddy has it in his Kswapped Del Sol, its the best box EVER designed for any Honda, ever.

Its going on the floor board, major changes to the centerconsole undergoing

[captaingamez]

Ahh! I see.


someone needs to make an aftermarket for our stock location, I was looking at this one, but it would require far too much fab to make it work in there.

[lemonhead228]

That shifter doe:meek::mtongue:

[monjarassi]

Ahh! I see.


someone needs to make an aftermarket for our stock location, I was looking at this one, but it would require far too much fab to make it work in there.

thats rite but since there aint high demand for it, we're overlooked. Thats why i have went this way


That shifter doe:meek::mtongue:

Its sick hugh

[chrisbtsc]

Oh my... I want to do dirty things to that shifter. Absolutely beautiful workmanship.

[monjarassi]

Oh my... I want to do dirty things to that shifter. Absolutely beautiful workmanship.

it sure is a work of art!! Slept next to it in my room.

[Hasbro]

it sure is a work of art!! Slept next to it in my room.

:mbiggrin: No details, please. Does it bolt in to existing attachments or is there welding involved?

[K20wagon]

This build has seriously got my attention!

[monjarassi]

:mbiggrin: No details, please. Does it bolt in to existing attachments or is there welding involved?

Hehehehe, no it does not bolt in directly. I'm currently working with k2nd and karcepts in collaboration to this addition.


This build has seriously got my attention!

I'm glad it has. Much more to come.

[soquel1]

Great dedication in here. My hat is off to you, as it has been in the past. Hell.... I'll just keep it off from now on. Subscribed :mcool:

[Hasbro]

Monj, I gather you've seen some of the RSX aftermarket shifters. Pretty slick but they weren't aluminum.

[monjarassi]

Great dedication in here. My hat is off to you, as it has been in the past. Hell.... I'll just keep it off from now on. Subscribed :mcool:

Thank u sirre.


Monj, I gather you've seen some of the RSX aftermarket shifters. Pretty slick but they weren't aluminum.

Yea I have seen them all.

[monjarassi]

Quick glimpse of the official decided position. This is where itll be mounted, excited to officially mount this to the car.

More updates to come in the following days.

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[monjarassi]

Finally the day came, assembly of the shortblock.
Took a trip to Louisiana to my engine builders house and knocked it out.
Came back home happy that everything worked out and we didnt run into any issues whatsoever, Thanks Brandon.
I'll let the pics do the talking...

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Packed up and going home!!

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Almost there, shall move on faster now and get this beast awaken.

[Hasbro]

Shifter looks really nice. How does it feel ? You must be itching to get everything going.

[lemonhead228]

Damn I wish I had the money, time, and dedication like you!! Mad respect bro!! This car is so dope:mwink::hand:

[monjarassi]

While the cylinder head makes its way back from machining and other, slapped on the accesories to make sure i aint loose nothing. Starting to look better, and also fitted the OEM headgasket. It clears the bigger bore!!

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[monjarassi]

Shifter looks really nice. How does it feel ? You must be itching to get everything going.

The shifter is still not fully mounted so cant give you a real answer till i get the box back, and you bet i am.


Damn I wish I had the money, time, and dedication like you!! Mad respect bro!! This car is so dope:mwink::hand:

I was in your position once admiring others, and its all in the will and desire to do such.

Thanks man..

[USAF EP3]

Hey Monj, I was noticing that when you install sleeves it takes up quite a bit of space from the coolant passageways on the stock open deck.

Looking at the fitted stock headgasket, how would the coolant flow be affected to the head and how much of a temp increase would you see at the head because of this?

[monjarassi]

Hey Monj, I was noticing that when you install sleeves it takes up quite a bit of space from the coolant passageways on the stock open deck.

Looking at the fitted stock headgasket, how would the coolant flow be affected to the head and how much of a temp increase would you see at the head because of this?

Well im on the stock sleeves, so i dont think i have a solid answer for you.

But my buddys RSX that makes 700+ sleeved i havent heard nor seen him have cooling issues on a stock rad full size and what not.

[USAF EP3]

My bad, I was thinking of someone else's block on the forum. He had Benson sleeves installed.

I don't know why I confused your build with his...my apologies.

Your friend with the RSX, does he daily his car at all/extended driving or is it only a weekend warrior?

[monjarassi]

My bad, I was thinking of someone else's block on the forum. He had Benson sleeves installed.

I don't know why I confused your build with his...my apologies.

Your friend with the RSX, does he daily his car at all/extended driving or is it only a weekend warrior?

its all good, and yes dailys it around and weekend warrior, but trailers to and back from the tracks

[monjarassi]

2 down, 1 more to go, trolling on a local forum, a part out that had one pc i really needed, minty as fawk, luckily the guy was very flexible in price and we met up close by my house.
Took care of business.

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[Ep808]

Wow looks sick! I love the placement of the gauges! Dope.

[usedep3]

Agreed. The retro-ed gauges looks great and and clean. How are you gonna survive in TX with just the 2 vents now?

[monjarassi]

Thanks fellas.

Well I always hated a/c and I'm one of those guys that loves the fresh air, rolling with windows down sunroof open just enjoying the ride.

[superchargedk20]

I have all Aem there sweet. Good thing u in tx. Thing creeps in winter time

[1GR8EP3]

looks dope man, love AEM products they are clean and accurate.

[monjarassi]

Accuracy is key.

[1GR8EP3]

Indeed man... when you start tuning be sure to check your plugs around 400 to be sure that the cylinders are even. I had to add 5% to my number two cylinder because it was a little leaner than the rest. Just a tip man.... i know your shooting for big numbers

[monjarassi]

Indeed man... when you start tuning be sure to check your plugs around 400 to be sure that the cylinders are even. I had to add 5% to my number two cylinder because it was a little leaner than the rest. Just a tip man.... i know your shooting for big numbers

O yea man thanks.. Deff what my tuner had mentioned

[monjarassi]

Just got my cylinder head back from the machine shop, the guys did a hell of a job on it words cant descride it.
Special thanks to my tuner, hes been such a great supporter of the last minute changes and guidance to get this motor ready and waking up this monster from its deep sleep.
Head is still stock as fawk, all OEM parts on it, nothing fancy here.

K20z3 valves
K20a2 inner springs
F20c outer springs
Required retainers, seats , and keepers

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Let the assembly begin.

[Hasbro]

Purdy!

[USAF EP3]

Just got my cylinder head back from the machine shop, the guys did a hell of a job on it words cant descride it.
Special thanks to my tuner, hes been such a great supporter of the last minute changes and guidance to get this motor ready and waking up this monster from its deep sleep.
Head is still stock as fawk, all OEM parts on it, nothing fancy here.

K20z3 valves
K20a2 inner springs
F20c outer springs
Required retainers, seats , and keepers

Let the assembly begin.

Don't worry about the head being stock on a robust turbo like you and I have. That's the mistake I made when I switched from an NA K24 build but kept my cylinder head that already had tons of work done to it. My power band is so narrow now and I'm missing a lot of the meat that would come before 7000 RPM's with my turbo setup. If you need more power you can increase the boost, you only need head work done once you get to super high levels HP/engine revving past 8500 when that every extra bit counts.

[monjarassi]

Yuupppppp

[obsoletearturo]

Should I do this head set up like you monjarassi on my stock k20a3? Or k20a2 head? This is na for now, thinking supercharger way down the line eventually just trying to get the best power na I also wanted to run an rrc manifold but wanted your opinion. Also I was told to ask you about underpannels/diffusers

[1GR8EP3]

Head looks good monj :thumbu:

[monjarassi]

Should I do this head set up like you monjarassi on my stock k20a3? Or k20a2 head? This is na for now, thinking supercharger way down the line eventually just trying to get the best power na I also wanted to run an rrc manifold but wanted your opinion. Also I was told to ask you about underpannels/diffusers

id prefer you get a a2 cylinder head, so that way you dont have to run a vtec killer setup n get complicated. RRC is a great choice of manifold but a RBC can get the job done pretty well too.

Sup with it, you need info on the diffuser?


Head looks good monj :thumbu:

thanks!!!

[monjarassi]

A good friend of mine donated this to me, when in need of one i couldn't resist.
Filled and ready to go.

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[monjarassi]

So today i redid the hoses in the fuel cage assembly, the other blue ones are e85 compatible but didnt get a definite answer on them being submersible, went to my local Oreilys auto parts last night and ordered the ones i need. Picked them up today at noon and went to work on them, Ill list the part numbers below for future reference.

5/16” submersible fuel line (Gates hose part # 27093)
3/8” submersible fuel line (Gates hose part # 27097)

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Put that behind, and on to the next one.

[monjarassi]

We got power!!!

Finally after a long deep sleep the most hated and unreliable Odyssey batt held juice. Redid the power wire with a new BWD 2gauge Heavy Duty - Type SGR/SAEJ1127 cable. It was a PITA to route but had to get done, after the fusebox relocation and what not i needed to knock this out and verify my car has power and everything still works.
Pat on the back for myself.

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On to the next one.

[Ep808]

Oh yeah, I bet that feels good! Now the monster is being awakened! Looking good.

[monjarassi]

Oh yeah, I bet that feels good! Now the monster is being awakened! Looking good.

yessire, was worried sumthing might not function rite after all the deleted stuff and rewiring

[USAF EP3]

I got the same battery terminal lugs as you! Lol.

It was the only option I had to send an 8 gauge wire to both my fuel pumps.

[monjarassi]

Awesome.

How do u have both pumps wired??

[obsoletearturo]

Thanks. Yes are you running underpannels/diffusers? I've seen some that were a full undercarriage metal sheet setup. Have you ever seen it done like that? On a level of one to ten would you stick with that odyssey battery? Or which will you change it to?

[monjarassi]

Thanks. Yes are you running underpannels/diffusers? I've seen some that were a full undercarriage metal sheet setup. Have you ever seen it done like that? On a level of one to ten would you stick with that odyssey battery? Or which will you change it to?

Yes i have the rear diffuser with a tray that covers fuel tank on back.

I have seen that setup too but not many ppl go that route due to DD and or not being used for the function of it.

I will not have a desire to change battery at the moment to no, odyssey ftw

[monjarassi]

So today luckily i made it home on time from my Sat errands, IPS cams arrived with the dowel pin i needed to mount, torque the cylinder head down.

I wanna give a huge thanks to my tuner (Brian (Speedlab)) for putting this plan on the works and looking out for me again.

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Torqued down the cylinder head, mounted cams, and torqued down cam caps.
Waiting on a big shipment this week to officially complete the motor and drop it in.
Till then, stay tuned!

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[lemonhead228]

Ahh shiet!!! Looking good Martin!! Is it gonna be done before 2k14?

[firmk20]

build is coming along nice!

[Ba82Ep3]

ohhh yes...

[monjarassi]

Ahh shiet!!! Looking good Martin!! Is it gonna be done before 2k14?

Thats the game plan to be honest


build is coming along nice!

Thanks


ohhh yes...

Its getting better

[monjarassi]

Packages 2 out of 4 arrived today, freaking feels like xmas again round here.
For that xtra security only. More too come...

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[Powers]

I have that same lower chain guide for my k24a2. Throwing a z3 upper chain guide in there too just to be safe.

[monjarassi]

Poor UPS guy, 2nd day in a row stopping by my house, if i could read his mind.
Well ppl take a guess whats in the package???

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[monjarassi]

Well if u didnt try good cause here are the contents!!
Huge thanks to Sean from K2ND for putting this filter package together with fittings that if most of ya know its an extra cost.
Only complaint was the freaking week wait for shipping, but hell its here just in time. Wouldnt have been possible doh if the wifey wouldnt have stepped her game up and made it happen.

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Also one of the fastest items ever shipped to me, purchased these inj from a local forum in the morning and shipped the same day, got here to in the evening after the arrival of the fuel filter. I present ya GRAMS injectors onboard.
Seller even through in the clips free of charge.

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[Ep808]

Whoa thats a mean setup! Gotta keep that e85 clean. Injectors look nice.

[monjarassi]

need a lil help fellow EP3 owner members only!!!.
I need a measurement of the distance between the strut tower and valvecover.
Thanks.

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[Hasbro]

need a lil help fellow EP3 owner members only!!!.
I need a measurement of the distance between the strut tower and valvecover.
Thanks.

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About 70mm down, where the tower bumps out, it is 32 to 33 mm straight across.

[monjarassi]

About 70mm down, where the tower bumps out, it is 32 to 33 mm.

thanks a bunch

[monjarassi]

okay where did u get the 70 mm from?

[Hasbro]

okay where did u get the 70 mm from?

Between about 50 to 70mm down from the top of the valve cover corner, on the side of the tower, there is a little bump out where the ac line bracket bolts in. I think your pic shows a small reflection of it in the center of where you drew the outline. It is the closest point between the two.

The top corner to the closest point of the tower is about 45mm.

Sent you my cell #.

[monjarassi]

Was suggested to mount the fuel filter as close possible to the fuel rail inlet.
Lets pray it clears the valve cover now.

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Now the first obstacle i have to overcome. Geez GE couldn't make it clear on the 2.0's, i know it clears the 2.4's well.

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And the homie Ryan came through to wire in the new inj clips and the new position they will be mounted.

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[monjarassi]

Between about 50 to 70mm down from the top of the valve cover corner, on the side of the tower, there is a little bump out where the ac line bracket bolts in. I think your pic shows a small reflection of it in the center of where you drew the outline. It is the closest point between the two.

The top corner to the closest point of the tower is about 45mm.

Sent you my cell #.

thanks pal. ill save your number

[monjarassi]

Started my sun morning by modifying the water pump housing.
Thought by removing an inch off the pcv port off would have probably cleared a M to AN fitting and a 90degree but it would still be too tight of a fitment, so that was a no go.

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Thanks too google and a NewZealand honda thread i found out what needed to be done.
Also prepped certain items that got sprayed and primed longblock for whats too come.

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Went ahead and tapped for the new fitting i will be using for the catch can.

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[monjarassi]

Well finally ladies and gents the motor is assembled and ready to be mated to the tranny.

If all goes to plan no later than wed motor will be in the car for the first time since Aug 2013..
Yay for me....

Showing off my tdc and custom cam pins to set TDC. Fawk paying 8 bucks for the honda ones!!!

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And a shot of the mod to the pump to fit the z3 block!

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[Hasbro]

Wow, didn't realize it's been so long. Congrats. It's funny that you are complaining about $8.00 parts after what you've sunk so far!

[monjarassi]

hahahaha true man, very true.

But think about the use i will give that 8 dollar part.

[Hasbro]

hahahaha true man, very true.

But think about the use i will give that 8 dollar part.

Put it (and much more) towards your wife, she deserves it for being such a cool partner!

[monjarassi]

Today lashed the valves to our custom spec, nice and tite, just how i like it.
In - .011
Ex - .009
Why not share pics of the motor fully buttoned up and ready to mate with the tranny.
Dont mind the VC, its the test dummy!!

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[AKEP]

What has kept you from getting the manifold coated?

[monjarassi]

So as promised, rain or shine, with or without help, i was not going to finish the day empty handed.

Started simply my torquing down the flywheel, and pressure plate, thanks to my lil brah that stopped by after work for a short period.
For the first time i dropped the motor in on my own and feel like a BOSS!!!!

A couple pix i snapped on the way.

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Still have a ton of things to cover before being officially done, the fun begins as the sleepeless night end.

[monjarassi]

What has kept you from getting the manifold coated?

Nothing really, just love the rawness of the manifold and welds

[1GR8EP3]

coming along nicely monj... keep it up mang

[monjarassi]

Well as the week finished, so did i with all that needed to be done.
Started by unboxing the fire breathing, fire spitting fresh turbo from PTE that rebalanced and replaced ex housing with a new one. Also mounted engine harness, wastegate, dumptube, nylon vacuum tubing, and tapped the fpr top hat for my fitting. Screw the rubber ones. Pshhhh, onto the pix.
Having RY-WORX in the house tomorrow to clean up wiring and final touches...

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[firmk20]

Dont forget about the shifter box install. :-)

[Tnhatch03]

omg! that looks amazing!

looking forward to hearing the monster start up!

[AKEP]

fuck yeah. that looks amazing.

[Powers]

Good god. Someone needs to make d.i.y on how to make a monj bay.

[monjarassi]

Thanks for the love ephatchers.

All wiring is officially done and new oil psi gauge in place for the start up.
Only waiting on a Bosch pump and the shifter box to come back.

[monjarassi]

Fuel injectors wired in, fuel hoses routed and mounted, new temporary oil pressure gauge ready to go...

Almost ready for that start up, the awakening.

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And freshend up the gear selector.

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[USAF EP3]

Hey Monj, you planning on wrapping some heat sheath on those fuel lines coming out of the surge tank?

Are you not worried of the fuel boiling inside the lines being so close to your exhaust?

[monjarassi]

Hey Monj, you planning on wrapping some heat sheath on those fuel lines coming out of the surge tank?

Are you not worried of the fuel boiling inside the lines being so close to your exhaust?

not running a cat back!!!

[Powers]

not running a cat back!!!

Say what!?!?! So how's the exhaust being routed?

[monjarassi]

Say what!?!?! So how's the exhaust being routed?

:mangel::mangel:

Im doing the same gaurdian did back in the day

[Powers]

:mangel::mangel:

Im doing the same gaurdian did back in the day


That's gangster man haha

[monjarassi]

Today i was graced by the arrival of 2 key components to the build, without these 2 items i wouldnt have been able to make the event this weekend, huge thanks to Boostedk20 for overnighting me the pump with fittings which is stupid bosch dont sell with.
Also a local member who overnighted TB also.
Too tired to go on on the huge headache these 2 caused tonight, ill leave ya with pics to keep ya entertained!

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[lemonhead228]

Damn what I missed!!? Looking good again Martin! Are you gonna be able to make it out this weekend?

[monjarassi]

Damn what I missed!!? Looking good again Martin! Are you gonna be able to make it out this weekend?

Thanks pal, amd u betcha, aint missing it for the world, gonna be breaking the motor and clutch in on fri with my tuner on board and sat we tuning

[monjarassi]

Heres a lil progress from today, just put the 1st 100miles on the motor!!!



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[monjarassi]

Well fellas the ep3 is back on the roads again, better, stronger, faster, and mainly with a fairly new motor thats gonna need its adequate break in. So far i have clocked in 200+ miles and once i hit 500 im due for my first oil change. So far the car is hella fun to drive and the shifter is a day n night difference, i cant stress enough how much better and precise the shifting is, just like a racekare!!!
Im very gratefull for the one person that took time out of his life, family to come to TX and take care of me and 19dc5, with out his help and knowledge i dont know where my car would stand at this very moment in all honesty.

Brian (Speedlab) thanks man for doing what you did for us.

So as decided im going to take my time and do things rite this time, i want this motor to last, i want to enjoy my car as much as i can and not be down for repairs, but if i am one day, or a week, let it be for upgrades!

As far as TX2k14, mothernature fucked us over badd, wett streets and FWD FTL, so i take this as a blessing more than anything, thing, events happen for a reason. Other than that ill continue to update you guys/gals as the progress goes, ill snap pics and videos of the development on the motor as it breaks in more, gotta learn to walk before you can run, rite?

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And a couple snap shots of the 2 cars that made the dyno out of 3, but only one left with a happy ending.

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And a shot of the man with the game plan!

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[monjarassi]

After catching up on some rest i needed, decided to finish modifying the final pc missing from the center console, didnt take much brainstorming, and with the help of the wifey, she did the final touches to it.

Fit perfectly like i wanted it to. Now lets pray K-tuned hooks it up with a shift knob!!


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[Powers]

How did you mount that shifter? I would get one in a heatbeat if it wasn't to involved

[monjarassi]

How did you mount that shifter? I would get one in a heatbeat if it wasn't to involved

Well it is a bit complex to explain. I honestly just sent the plastic pc that sits in the floor to my tuner, and he fabbed up a steel boxto fit the shifter flat on it, and once he got here on Fri he did all the work for me, i just bought the stuff and yes, so last night i just finished modding the plastic trim where the middle cupholders go, and viola it fits perfect

[monjarassi]

On its 1st day to work, after a 6 month vacation.

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[monjarassi]

A little surprise from my painter today, NHBP valve cover.

Just thought i'd share the new color for this yr.

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[Ep808]

Sooo sick! Real talk Brian at speedlab is the man. Man I can't wait to see the power you pull!

[monjarassi]

Sooo sick! Real talk Brian at speedlab is the man. Man I can't wait to see the power you pull!

Hell yea man, fri when he arrived to Houston, i went to work for a couple hours and he stayed back with 2 other buddies of mine that came in from Dallas wrenching on my car, fixing this doint that. It was a real honor to have in town this past weekend.

[monjarassi]

A quick glimpse of the K2nd billet box in action.

Everytime, everytime, no way of missing gears now!


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[Powers]

Monj that shifter is dope. Honestly it's wierd to say but it's my favorite part of your build.

[monjarassi]

Monj that shifter is dope. Honestly it's wierd to say but it's my favorite part of your build.

i feel u man, its mine too i shit u not

[firmk20]

A quick glimpse of the K2nd billet box in action.

Everytime, everytime, no way of missing gears now!


http://youtu.be/wQAAPe7D2dc
WOW might have to get one!

[Tnhatch03]

^ agreed!!!

[monjarassi]

Have grown a lil bored of my old SPC and might sell it or retire it,
So i have a spare SPC, yay or nay in the bay??

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[Ba82Ep3]

KTuned or Hybrid Racing... the aftermarket shifters make a stock/modded stock shifter feel like ass. Two years on my HR shifter and only problem was broken return springs (recently). 5 minutes later... back on the road. SO worth the money if the performance is your goal...

[monjarassi]

Got the racekar some new rubbers.
245/45/17 will be roaming the streets this yr...

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[Hasbro]

Lovin it. What are those wheels, again?

[monjarassi]

Lovin it. What are those wheels, again?

Koya racing cr tek's

[gtimportfanatic]

Offset on em?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[USAF EP3]

Hell yea!! Get our beef on Monj!!

I'm rollin on 245/45/17 Kumho's as well. I got the Ecsta XS's.

[monjarassi]

Offset on em?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

rears are +35
fronts at +15


Hell yea!! Get our beef on Monj!!

I'm rollin on 245/45/17 Kumho's as well. I got the Ecsta XS's.

hell yea, big leap from the 40 profile

[monjarassi]

After a long battle on figuring out why everything else electrical on my car worked but my radios acc switch, no music is pretty bad. So had to go to work on it and found a temp solution for now, but what can i say.

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[monjarassi]

Custom spec alignment done!!

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[monjarassi]

Well as i had promised myself and the car, as soon as we break into the 500miles of the break in and survive, ill treat the car with what it loves.

Washed her last night and today at work it fkned rained, but thanks to turtle wax made the wiping down the rain off easy and went to work waxing her after work. Im totally in love with my NHBP after 10 yrs it still has a bad ass shine to it. Let me share some pics with yall...

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[monjarassi]

Didnt really mention my oil pressure gauge sending unit took a shit on the 1st day of the motor awakening, but got with the company and they shipped out a new unit out and havent had the intention to install it till now. What a great product and awesome customer service with these folks.
Just a lil shot of the gauge and its fellow partners on the dashboard.

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[lemonhead228]

Is that the original paint!? Damn put my car to shame lol glad you got her up and running man. I kno it's been killing you

[monjarassi]

Is that the original paint!? Damn put my car to shame lol glad you got her up and running man. I kno it's been killing you

Yes sirre. Since 04.

It's been a journey

[monjarassi]

R-Crew???

Well always wanted me a set and retrofit it to my front end, it wasnt easy but with the great help of the wifey it was easier..

Still debating on either leaving it the raw aluminum or spraying them, what ya'll think??


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[Hasbro]

Body match.

[monjarassi]

Body match.

good call

[1GR8EP3]

yeah body match for sure... fits well

[Hasbro]

"WhipperWill !, whipperwill !"

An even better call.

[Hasbro]

I'll bet Monji's already researched this (sequential shifter);

http://www.quickshifters.com/

[monjarassi]

I'll bet Monji's already researched this (sequential shifter);

http://www.quickshifters.com/

There's actually a guy on k20a that has that in his kswap.
That'd be a great investment

[chrisbtsc]

Polish that aluminum to a mirror finish.

[monjarassi]

daytime pics, after a small wash..

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[Ep808]

Looks mean! Any number yet? Cant wait!!

[oldschoolimport]

bad ass build! glad I decided to log in after being gone so long. very impressive bro!

[monjarassi]

Looks mean! Any number yet? Cant wait!!

unfortunately not yet, been having alot of lil things i have to have address first before we start tuning from shot wideband sensor, bad knock sensor and little annoying shit. Good news doh i have put on a total of 850+ miles on the motor.


bad ass build! glad I decided to log in after being gone so long. very impressive bro!

Thanks, more too come

[monjarassi]

Getting the front fenders rolled and pulled, achieved a 1in pull successfully.

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Was only able to pull the front left side, due to a lug key stripped the lug and will have to get it broken off. But its immediately noticeable, car rubs only on the passenger side when 2 deep, if i'm riding solo, hardly does.

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[lemonhead228]

That jdm front is freaking decked out! What happen to the splitter ?

[monjarassi]

That jdm front is freaking decked out! What happen to the splitter ?

working on a new one beefed up and all

[monjarassi]

FLASH UPDATE!!!

we back in business. Tuning the afs for idle, part throttle and wot/boost.

Just did my first couple 20lb pulls, fawk I have unleashed a beast I tell ya.

Go pro vids to come!! Tx2k recap in may, better be ready, I will.

[superchargedk20]

Where's da numbers ?!?!

[monjarassi]

We will find out soon.

[Powers]

I'm getting antsy man haha. Turbo builds like this make me think twice about doing a blower.

[monjarassi]

That's why doing it rite the 1st time saves a bunch

[monjarassi]

Today was a good day aside from the great success we having with my tuning,
My neighbor hooked me up with some michellin sport tires he had at work, luckily they were the size i wanted to upgrade to.
235/45/17s. 225's had a small stretch to it and had been bugging me.

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[monjarassi]

A quick shot of a 3rd gear pull....


http://youtu.be/6D8b3O4WBkE

[superchargedk20]

Wow. Can tell this new setup is way better than ur old one . Can't wait to see those numbers! U like driving with those stickers on ur windshield? Would drive me nuts

[monjarassi]

that'll do pig, that'll do.

hehehehehehe


Wow. Can tell this new setup is way better than ur old one . Can't wait to see those numbers! U like driving with those stickers on ur windshield? Would drive me nuts

Yea shes nasty on the roads ppl, and when it pays to adv, why not

[superchargedk20]

Guess u get advs when ur a boss!

[monjarassi]

After a long day got home to this!

Time to run the good stuff in "gearbox" and time to change the "red" emblems, wasnt feeling it no more and needed to take action!

Ill let the pics speak for themselves.



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[superchargedk20]

Did u get banned on crsx from that flame exhaust thread lol?

[monjarassi]

Did u get banned on crsx from that flame exhaust thread lol?

sadly but truly

[superchargedk20]

Lol. It's not permanent is it ?

[monjarassi]

Lol. It's not permanent is it ?

No, ill be back today after 5pm

[Tnhatch03]

that'll do pig, that'll do.

Wow! Miss this guy!

[monjarassi]

my easter egg!!

Happy Easter erone.....


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[1GR8EP3]

Like the pic, Cant wait to get mine going... I finally have some updates i will post later haha

[wcmbrk]

love the ride...!

[monjarassi]

After a long day @ work came home to this, just made my day,

These bitches ready to put work in!!

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[monjarassi]

Awwwwwww lawwwddddd

Nuff said.

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hence the poke due to a 10mm spacer to clear brembo, 5mm will be officially used.

[Hasbro]

Those look so good!

[monjarassi]

Thanks.

Still stoked with the fitment couldn't be happier

[USAF EP3]

'Bout to have a barbecue with all that MEAT you got going on there! I can definitely get used to this!

[monjarassi]

yess sirre. Fwd u gots to grab it by the balls.

[Powers]

Nice meat bro. You going to do the same wheels out back?

[monjarassi]

Nice meat bro. You going to do the same wheels out back?

Unfortunately no. Front wheels are for strictly drag racing use.

[monjarassi]

Just wanted to share wif ya that i had a magnificent weekend down in Austin Tx this weekend @ the crsx state meet.

Had the balls and pleasure to drive my car and ma ladie down there, the car did extremely well couldnt be happier to have driven it that far from home!

A true street car there doh!


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http://youtu.be/zQWwNATw9RM

[BeaterEP]

...wtf.
I had no idea that was you LOL!
Was out there in my beater VBP with the stupid offset. :shady:

Gotta say, I was amazed how quiet the ride was man...when I saw that pipe coming out of the windshield sash at the garage thought you were gonna make a racket hahaha!

[monjarassi]

...wtf.
I had no idea that was you LOL!
Was out there in my beater VBP with the stupid offset. :shady:

Gotta say, I was amazed how quiet the ride was man...when I saw that pipe coming out of the windshield sash at the garage thought you were gonna make a racket hahaha!

yesssirre that was me, seen u strapping that go pro on the ep.

[BeaterEP]

Yeah, was going to do some cruising and get nice shots of the whole line moving...but then I wound up having to lead that last big group out LOL.
Oh well.
Still a good meet, good turnout and some really well done rides.

[monjarassi]

I hear ya, overall pretty lay back meet n nice roads.

[BeaterEP]

You're ever in town again and want some REALLY fun twisties, just keep going straight where we made the left heading to the park.
Bullick Hollow Rd into Lime Creek Rd.
Haha there are turns where you'd swear the front and back bumpers are going to touch.

[monjarassi]

Sweet thanks for the insight

[BeaterEP]

Just read through this thread.
Ha! Had no idea that you'd basically just got her back together a little while ago man!
Even more impressive how great she looks in person, considering that.
Wow.
:thumbu:

[monjarassi]

Thanks man.

Yea march she was re born and been doing impressively well since.

More proud of my work and the outstanding reliability of it being able to drive places far from home

[BeaterEP]

Absolutely man!
I know forced induction isn't for me, but it's great to see such a clean, considered turbo build.
HAHA I keep gushing about your car, but seeing it in person then realizing it's a long-time Hatcher after the fact just keeps cracking me up.

Gorgeous stuff, really.
Haha I'll be happy just to get the K24A1 cleaned up well enough to run for a good long time. :mbiggrin:

[monjarassi]

Got this a couple days ago, been arrogant to share, will be mating it up with the K2ND mid-pipe here soon.

VIBRANT TPV TURBO Muffler

- TPV TURBO Universal Mufflers are designed to withstand the unique demands of high flowing, forced induction powered vehicles.

- Feature Vibrant's "True Straight Through" perforated internals for unrestricted flow and maximum horsepower.

- These mufflers are densely packed with our premium multi-layered sound absorption materials, helping produce a low, deep exhaust tone.

- Exposed TIG welds at every seam for maximum weld durability and aggressive looks.

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[monjarassi]

Absolutely man!
I know forced induction isn't for me, but it's great to see such a clean, considered turbo build.
HAHA I keep gushing about your car, but seeing it in person then realizing it's a long-time Hatcher after the fact just keeps cracking me up.

Gorgeous stuff, really.
Haha I'll be happy just to get the K24A1 cleaned up well enough to run for a good long time. :mbiggrin:

thanks, its been a long journey.

It all started when i first dropped in the crv motor, so yea i miss that motor

[monjarassi]

A nice lil gift from the wife, been having issues with my previous gauge with leaking, failure in the sending unit and what not.
But there couldnt be better product in the market, for everyone in search of a oil pressure gauge, this is the boss of gauges.
Nuff said, onto the pics!

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[superchargedk20]

Hey all my gauges. I'll allow it ....

[monjarassi]

you have a oil psi gauge too??

[superchargedk20]

Yea . All Aem since last year
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc65/superchargedk20/IMAG0303.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/superchargedk20/media/IMAG0303.jpg.html)

Run it all through this bad boy
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc65/superchargedk20/IMAG0246.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/superchargedk20/media/IMAG0246.jpg.html)

[monjarassi]

That's really nice, would u mind selling me your white bezel off your oil pressure gauge, I can't find mine .

[superchargedk20]

I'll look for it. If i find it,U can just have it. Just cover shipping and a small envelope

[monjarassi]

I'll look for it. If i find it,U can just have it. Just cover shipping and a small envelope

thatll work, get at me

[BeaterEP]

Just saw the latest pics, nice!
A bit off topic, which Pioneer HU is that?
Looks pretty much exactly like the AVH-P4200DVD I'm running.
Random, just curious.

[monjarassi]

I'll look for it. If i find it,U can just have it. Just cover shipping and a small envelope

Nvm brotha, Aem is sending me one free.

[monjarassi]

Just saw the latest pics, nice!
A bit off topic, which Pioneer HU is that?
Looks pretty much exactly like the AVH-P4200DVD I'm running.
Random, just curious.

Not sure brah, my friend gave it to me ..

[Powers]

What's the numbers man!

[monjarassi]

Soon to come peeps, still cleaning up the tune and shall be on the dyno pronto. It's feeling good doh, she's strong.

[1GR8EP3]

Nice monj... I like aem's oil pressure gauge because the sending unit was small, better for fitment. Looking forward to what you put down

[monjarassi]

Just got my full exhaust done, now a Vibrant ultra quiet resonator, and a Vibrant TPV muffler!

!!!As promised a sneak peak!!


http://youtu.be/QAr619pzlFM

#ep3 #boostedk20 #H-town #SpeedLabTuning #FWDFTW
#PTE #AEM #IPS #monjarassi #moneypit #broke


Add my wife on Instagram : @dianag_07

[USAF EP3]

You are the biggest cocktease alive...

7 seconds?! You're killing me smalls!

[lemonhead228]

Damn you slap that exhuast on quick. I thought you was going with a cutout!?

[monjarassi]

Haven't got it yet. But damn the ride is enjoyable now with it on.

[USAF EP3]

Hey Martin, I just got off the phone with Brian. I mentioned you and how you recommended him to us. He'll be e-tuning my bitch throughout the coming weeks!

Hopefully my car gets done right this time around after 3 tuners that didn't know what the hell they're doing.

[monjarassi]

Hey Martin, I just got off the phone with Brian. I mentioned you and how you recommended him to us. He'll be e-tuning my bitch throughout the coming weeks!

Hopefully my car gets done right this time around after 3 tuners that didn't know what the hell they're doing.


O wow, that'd great man, I tell u you'll be in good hands, he's tunes a bunch of ppl and even tuned guardian back in the day.

Lmk how it goes. And btw the ep3 is down fellas.

[USAF EP3]

O wow, that'd great man, I tell u you'll be in good hands, he's tunes a bunch of ppl and even tuned guardian back in the day.

Lmk how it goes. And btw the ep3 is down fellas.

Uh-oh. Care to say what happened?

I'm crossing my fingers that nothing engine-related blew up!!

[monjarassi]

Clutch slipped 2 months old

[USAF EP3]

Slipped? What does it sound like when you try to disengage the clutch?

Remember, I had that exact same clutch kit a year ago. I still have it too, replaced with a brand new disc and throw out bearing. I never reinstalled it cause it was a heavy bitch to daily in.

[monjarassi]

It works fine driving around, but once in wot and it sees 12lbs it shakes rhe whole car bad and the rpms fly while the mph don't

[USAF EP3]

Damn bro, that stinks. What happened with mine was the clutch engaged super hard on the input shaft of the mainshaft and bent the splines. Then the splines on the clutch disc itself grinded off and I had no clutch engagement or disengagement.

Maybe the disc got too hot and glazed over? I know these types of clutches there's no specified break-in period so I'm not sure why yours would slipped all of a sudden.

[monjarassi]

But I put 750 miles on it before tuning

[USAF EP3]

But I put 750 miles on it before tuning

Yea I wouldn't know what to tell you...:mfrown: Mine gave me about 6,000 or more miles before it shit on me. The disc had plenty of meat left too.

I'd sell you my spare one for a super ephatch member hook up price, but I'd prefer if you called the vendor you bought the kit from and try and get a hold of Competition Clutch before you do anything else.

They say they don't warranty their 'race-spec' items but I bitched and moaned enough that all I had to do was pay about $60 in shipping and they gave me a new clutch disc and pay another $65 for a new throw-out bearing. I would try that route first before considering buying another replacement or buying mine.

[monjarassi]

Well they need the whole system in for inspection and what not but I already have a twin disk on its way brah, Thanks doh

[1GR8EP3]

Nice pick up... what clutch did you have again?

[monjarassi]

Competition clutch super single

[USAF EP3]

Well they need the whole system in for inspection and what not but I already have a twin disk on its way brah, Thanks doh

Yea that's what I had to do with mine, took about 3 weeks for everything to get back to me.

Well, just keep in mind the twin disk setup is unsprung just like the super single. I would look into a company that makes a twin disc with sprung hubs, it will help with issues like this or like what I had.

[monjarassi]

yea i hear ya man, i mean i scooped up the twin disk for a steal and well cant really drop 1k on any clutch system at this moment, so i'll work with what i have now.

[1GR8EP3]

Competition clutch super single

Man I didnt think that would slip... must have been a lemon. Its all goo though because now you have twin disk haha.... heads up, the tranny doesnt like quick shifting with the twin disk. It will break a gear real quick because the instant grab of the twin disk.

[USAF EP3]

Man I didnt think that would slip... must have been a lemon. Its all goo though because now you have twin disk haha.... heads up, the tranny doesnt like quick shifting with the twin disk. It will break a gear real quick because the instant grab of the twin disk.

Or your input shaft splines like in my case..LOL! I thought I was all Forumla One up in that bitch, not so much haha.

You know the saying: "A dollar burned, a lesson learned."

[monjarassi]

Dang that sucks, u have a billet box for that fast, precise shifting.

Guess Ima have to granny shift this bisshhh

[1GR8EP3]

Or your input shaft splines like in my case..LOL! I thought I was all Forumla One up in that bitch, not so much haha.

You know the saying: "A dollar burned, a lesson learned."
I must have learned a lot because I am broke LOL


Dang that sucks, u have a billet box for that fast, precise shifting.

Guess Ima have to granny shift this bisshhh
LOL sucks I know but gotta make that tranny last

[superchargedk20]

Well bro. Gona gave to live through u. My motor is making a slight knock. Once the motor warms up it goes away.

[monjarassi]

yea thats prolly piston slap when cold start hugh??

[superchargedk20]

Listen towards the end and lmk what u think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26_2ybBDmVM

[monjarassi]

Wow that's really hard to tell Ima keep hearing it and get back at u

[superchargedk20]

Thanks broski. Lmk.

[USAF EP3]

Thanks broski. Lmk.

Hey supercharged, make a new thread and we can open this issue up to all the experts (most likely Dave 'Ba82Ep3' lol). I want to tell you what I think here but I don't want to clutter Monj's thread.

Monj, how goes the clutch? Did it come in the mail yet? I'm still settling some issues with my tune, he loaded me a map with more boost but it spiked to 16psi around 5500 and hit boost cut, gonna try this fix he gave me just now.

Dude, Brian is on fucking point! He sent me this map while he was at the airport as he was getting on his flight!

I'm so glad I took your recommendation and ran with it!

[monjarassi]

Ok supercharged, check your valve lash bro.

And yea Brian's the man when it comes to it, keep at it manne, I'm sure you'll have a beast once its done

And the twin disk arrives sat.

[superchargedk20]

Thanks bro. Monday gona get to the bottom of this with some buds

[monjarassi]

Gl lmk

[satanracing]

Got the call i been waiting for, machine shop was done and ready to give back my stuff.
The shop met my expectations and had a fast turn around, would've been faster if the crank situation hadn't happened.
For any locals in need of machine work, no matter how big or small the job might be, i highly recommend them to you.

Westside Performance & Machine
9100 Emnora Ln, Houston, TX 77080
(713) 465-7996

I had them do the following:
Bore the crank .5 over
Hot tank it
Polish & balance crankshaft (with Flywheel & PP)
Resurface flywheel

Now onto the pix!!

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GE oil squirter block off plugs installed

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was wondering how do you bore a crank

[superchargedk20]

Hey bro. Sorry for thread jack just wanted to give u an update. My buddy came down to give it a look. We put a screw driver to the motor and everything sounds normal. We gave it gas to listen inside everything is normal. He did what he called a load test. He put the e brake up and let off the clutch slowly in gear. Again everything is normal. Fucking stumped. Car runs 100% normal.

[monjarassi]

wow thats weird man, do a compression test and see the health of the motor

[monjarassi]

was wondering how do you bore a crank

mine wasnt bored so sorry wouldnt be able to answer that, o just seen the typo, the block was bored over sorry for the mis-understanding!

[superchargedk20]

Hey bro, last update and won't bother u anymore hahaa. Euro - yellow ep3 came over. We did some more testing. Took the valve cover off looking for a gaulled cam. They were all clean. Unplugged each injector no knocks. Took a stethoscope and listened for knock ,everything seems normal. I'm glad to rule out its not the motor. We went for a ride everything seems normal. I'm just gona have to see if it gets worse Caus I have no f'ing clue what it is. Thanks for ur help

[monjarassi]

No worries man, happy boosting

[monjarassi]

CompetitionClutch Twin disk has arrived.
All needed to drop in now will be throw out bearing. Matter of time now to be back on the road.*


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[Her-Name's-Ally]

Sex

[monjarassi]

TBT

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[monjarassi]

Thought id bump this ol dead as thread, took the car out for a joy ride after a shitty rainy day, been raining all week, but that dont stop us.

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[1GR8EP3]

looking tough man.. your going to make me invest in a nice camera haha

[monjarassi]

ooo sorry, these were on my awesome HTC one...

[monjarassi]

http://youtu.be/Yd16i0awQWg

[1GR8EP3]

Sounds good... Are you straight 3in with a resonator?

[monjarassi]

Sounds good... Are you straight 3in with a resonator?

yes

[Ep808]

Whoa cuz, is the whip on da road killin it? Still waiting for da monsta numbas!! I can't wait to start my new engine build!!

[monjarassi]

No sadly the car has only been daily driven and lately only 2-3 times a week till I fix the clutch slip I had.

Twin disk is at home already just need to find the time to knock it out

[monjarassi]

After having the car down for nearly 2 weeks fighting a bug that had me to a breaking point, finally was able to crack that sucker and have her up and running once again. These cooling systems can make or break ya i tell ya!! Couple shots of joy!! (be back soon fellas)

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[Powers]

So when are we finally going to see some numbers out of this bad boy?

[monjarassi]

Idk really in no rush , once the twin disk is installed and broken inn we will resume tuning

[monjarassi]

Time to get serious and do what i should have a long time ago, having the turbo open to the elements has been bothering me and since i had a close encounter recently i dont feel the necesity of taking any chances no more.
Went to my local PepBoys SpeedShop and scooped up some goodies to get-er-done.
(excuse my welding)

Purchased the following:
4in 90 degree coupler
4in short straight pipe
4in 45 degree elbow

Will have the straight and 45 elbow welded together and go purchase the final pc, air filter. Enjoy!

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[monjarassi]

Well turbo intake is officially done, picked up a temp filter while the shorty K&N one arrives sometime next week.
Also added a autometer water temp gauge after really knowing how bad the oem one on the cluster sucks.


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[1GR8EP3]

Thats Looks good monj... Dont be surprised if you feel like you lost a little haha... When I took off the filter I picked up another 15whp, thats how much the filter restricts the flow. In order to limit the loss you will have to run a big high flow air filter. I plan on running that metal mesh air filter since my ep is not my daily.

But back to the subject .... I LIKEY A LOT haha

[monjarassi]

thanks pal, i have a shorty k&n coming in nd shall be better with that i think,

I really dig the turbo intake i fabbed up doh

[Powers]

Looks good man. I really like how your going for good useable and reliable power. And the cars looking great as always.

[monjarassi]

Thanks, btw twin disk is going in this weekend and tuning will continue after that

[1GR8EP3]

thanks pal, i have a shorty k&n coming in nd shall be better with that i think,

I really dig the turbo intake i fabbed up doh

It is perfectly fine to admire your own work, I laugh at my own jokes so it is sort of the same thing lol

[monjarassi]

Hahahaha, yea I love correcting myself and already have plans cor a second intake, wanna sell this one and make another.

[monjarassi]

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[1GR8EP3]

For a second one, hmmm would you be molding this one into the headlight? :whistle:

[monjarassi]

hahahaha yes, i hate to tear this headlight down but i dont use my high beams, why not

[1GR8EP3]

O man I cant wait to see this good sir... definitely post pics once you get that going

[monjarassi]

Today wheels came in, wanted to see what the RPF1 hype was all about, gonna join the bandwagon and see if it satisfies me.
If not o well on to the next set.


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[Powers]

I'm already jealous. I'm doing those this spring/summer. I'm trying to do a staggered set up 255/40 up front 225/45 out back. Let me know your specs and how the figment goes.

[monjarassi]

Yea these are 17x9+35 all around, tires will be 245s front, and 235's rear