Libertariat

It's hard to get used to being able to drive around town at 40mph in 5th gear (LS 5th) and I can pass people without downshifting,

The gears are super short, which has been an interesting adjustment. The car pulls like wild at 2,000-5,000RPM, there's literally no need to go above 4,500RPM for any function of daily driving. The car moves around effortlessly, lol.

For autocross, the soft suspension is really holding the car back. I've got really sticky tires, but out of the corners I think a lot of the weight is being shifted to the rear and creates wheel spin coming out of the turns.

I'm still thinking I should go with the AMR setup with 550F and 450R with a larger rear sway as my next mod. The parts are all paid for, labor went on my 0% interest card

I'm really worried about my damn muffler. Knowing that I'm breaking sound limits at the track mean my car is really loud and that bothers me as I really don't want a loud car. Gotta get a solution figured out ASAP before next race. I can take it easy around town and not make much noise.

I'm still baffled by the fact the Si muffler has no sound absorbing material, explains the noise. And the 2" diameter is surely choking the 2.5" mandrel exhaust. If I can't get ahold of thermal this week (for whatever reason) I may just take my mechanic up on his offer of a vibrant street power 2.5" he's got new in the box at his shop. If that's not quiet enough (and I'd like it to be silent, lol) I'll add another resonator in the exhaust.

94EG8

What I want to know is how Tom got away with auto crossing his hatch, I know that thing was obnoxiously loud.


Also that swap looks super clean. It's almost like someone knew what they were doing

Libertariat

Just wait till I buy me a bottle of Purple Power

tron_

Just read through this whole thread, looks really nice man. Thats pretty cool youre friends with BrakeExpert haha. IIRC hes on this forum again right?

Libertariat

We unbanned him, I'm trying to encourage him to get his old tech posts restored. He's pretty busy getting into school and getting his car back on the road.

He's a super cool guy. Hoping I can make it over to his place Sunday to get my new brakes put on.

tron_

AWESOME! I might be PM'ing him some questions in the near future about my brake upgrade. Apparently I was sent DX knuckles instead of EX knuckles which is complicating things. But I won't threadjack

You ever decide on how to paint your calipers?

mete_machete

ek hatch is looking dope man

Libertariat

Finally found my camera battery charger:

Forgot to charge my camera, so all I got was my slowest lap

Lots to get used to with the new engine!!

http://youtu.be/4J1dAO24Td8

RussLaviolette

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Sounds great on the inside. Tires handling the new power well?

Libertariat

It's too early to blame the tires. My entry/exit speeds are much faster now. Talking to a couple of SMF vets, upping the camber and stiffening the suspension would be a good place to start.

My car rolls too much to keep the tires optimal.

topdownta

Took these shots after I noticed mostly everyone had left the grid area Sunday. This car generated quite a bit of talk during the event! I've ridden shotgun, both on course, and on the street. It's fast!







Whoring my beater out some too.....

Libertariat

Nice shots Brandon

jdmkid1989

car looks good bro!

0mtber

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Congrats on getting her all done. Results look great buddy!

BryanM.

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Damn that thing is quick! I remember seeing some of your other auto-x vids when you had the Y7,
and that thing launches now! That must be a great toy!

Seems like the swap went smoothly and was well done. Also, I think you have inspired many people!

Libertariat

Thanks bud!

Would anyone consider it be tacky to put my beautiful Thermal R&D tip on a flowmaster muffler? lol.

Looking into:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-852546/

or

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-842541/

If I don't hear back from Thermal by tomorrow.

4.8t

magnaflow....

B18C5-EH2

Don't do it!!!

Purple Power turns aluminum ashy, badly.

Use Simple Green diluted to 4 parts water, 1 part Simple Green and even then don't let it sit too long.

BTW everything looks/sounds awesome man!

Libertariat

That's what I was going to do tom People talked me out of diluted simple green and I went full bore with this autozone stuff:

I just did it, using some other non-purple-power degreaser.

I'm going to anodize the intake and valve cover bronze, the water hose was apparently also too much for the VC paint







Also, looking into this muffler:

Called flowmaster, he recommended the dBx muffler:

http://youtu.be/MqeCfwUy7t8

He says it's probably the quietest thing period for imports that remains quiet/moderate. It's either that or a 50 series.

They're like $150 too >.>

People that reviewed them love it though: http://www.amazon.com/Hushpower-1251...3491751&sr=1-1

builthatch

are we talking about engine cleaning? i can't find the original post.

i use a product called optimum power clean. it's citrus based but is NOT the same as a lot of the products on the market - the chemistry is much more complex. i use it for a lot of general detailing degreasing - the dilutions i regularly keep around are 1:1, 3:1 and 10:1. you spray the appropriate dilution on everything, agitate with various boar's hair brushes or the like, then have another adjustable spray bottle available to not only keep the areas moist while working on them and discourage drying but also to flood the areas once you are satisfied with the work that the cleaner has done.

Libertariat

This is my build thread builthatch

I'll keep your tips in mind

Now I just have good motivation to paint the intake and valvecover

Bently_Coop

Paint or powdercoat?

I would powdercoat the valve cover. It will last longer and look good to. Bay looks cleaner too.

BrakeExpert

Nice build!

And for my 2cents, anodizing is an electro-chemical process which essentially puts ink into the pores of the aluminum, and would be as durable if not more durable than powder paint.

Libertariat

Paint would be temporary, I'll probably just leave it alone or paint it with some black engine enamel I've got downstairs. I've got red I think too. I'm still euphoric about the swap, having a chipped valvecover makes the engine look like it's not taken care of. Maybe it's just me.

I'll definitely eventually get the intake and VC anodized or powdercoated.

Once I get the minor tweaks/problems solved the next thing on my list is AMR coilovers and AMR camber kit.

deving916

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how much would a used set of cs2s go for

I love your build.

IF I wanted to build a h2b like yours, but wanted boost, what would I have to do?

I haven't found any h2b boost info. Would I be able to keep your ac?