Chaife's Everything Else Thread
Chaife
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Anytime I'm workin' on something else... (this thread will be photo heavy I'm sure)
As you can see, its easy to stay busy here.
Lately, the project that has taken a lot of time around the shop.
My brother's DC2, it took yet another transformation..
1999 GSR
stock JDM B20 Big Valve
Turbo setup
As you can see, its easy to stay busy here.
Lately, the project that has taken a lot of time around the shop.
My brother's DC2, it took yet another transformation..
1999 GSR
stock JDM B20 Big Valve
Turbo setup
Comments
Mods:
Built D15B7 (the head is machined quite a bit anyway)
EGR Performance Slotted rotors
EGR SS braided brake lines
EGR R4S Track/ Street pads
KYB GR-2 shocks
adjustable lowering springs
Custom camber links
Pioneer speakers throughout
Pioneer 10" sub
Pioneer head unit
6000K HIDs
White/clear corner markers
Cheap roof rack
Heres a recent shot of it.
her car had been slowly dying. I built this motor a few years back with some used/ factory head studs. (knowing I was breaking rule #1 to building a HONDA motor)
I assembled it anyway because I only had $155 in the entire engine build. (aside from the machine work done to the head.)
I am very pleased to say, the motor went 50,000 miles before the bolts had stretched.
So now that motor is out.
and since I've got this car down... I'll be making a ton of changes this week
New ARP head sutds
New steering rack
New transmission
New tie rod ends
New wheel bearings
New slave cylinder
New Master Cylinder
New idler bearing
New head gasket
New belts
New seals and gaskets
New wheels are here. (and painted) pics soon.
An Alignment
Bleed the brakes again
and powder coat the valve cover to match the wheels
I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff. check back soon to see more.
This is the HONDA Polar White that I am soo fond of. Single stage, with some extra clear added to the final coat.
I can verify he is as busy as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest ..!!
Scrappy isnt your average pup..
I do like them bassetts in white but the mud might stain stain them ... LoL
motor and trans back in
ARPs installed
steering rack in
fresh alignment
Master Cylinder installed
New battery terminals
New Power steering lines
New Power Steering pump
New radiator
New radiator fan
New coolant lines and radiator hoses
New Brake Booster
Letting her roll around on my rat's wheels while I wait for her lug nuts and tires to come in..
Gunna place an order for a bunch of custom lug nuts next week.
That is all.
No, Ron isnt getting anything shiny or fancy, just pure functionality. The white bay is my other ongoing project.
also cleaned the engine bay and installed the white valve cover. (forgot to snap a picture though)
Keeping secrets like that is just plain Wrong///////////// Share the love Brother man
I love this truck!
'05 3500 Ram 2WD, Single Rear Wheel, Cummins baby!
ATS Transmission Pan
ATS rear Differential Cover
Tow package! (custom order for 2wd/ Single rear wheel)
Custom ordered Split window
Block Heater
4.11 gears
Split 3rd gear
Roof Lights (again, rare for 2wd/ SRW)
5" Turbo back Magnaflow exhaust system
K&N drop-in cone filter
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake controller
B&W "flip over ball" Goose neck hitch
Trailer connection in the bed..
I tow 20,000+ lbs. all the time with this bitch and it rides like a Cadi!
I'll post more shots of this one soon.
2012, Virginia.
Swapped out a Fel-Pro for a Custom Stainless Steel Cometic piece. much better, it seems the Fel-Pro gasket went because of cylinder pressure.
Checked the Deck and surface. There were no signs I could see that the motor had overheated to cause the gasket to go, let alone warp the head.
This setup is fun, 250 lbs trq. feels great in a Honda/Acura, (more torque than power!!
It is very drive-able!, and feels (dare I say it) FACTORY. It's also quite a treat to have that 250 ft. lbs. trq. strapped to the short GSR gear box...
Some pics of my 'ol dirty girls chillin'.
o I went there....
Gave her a wash and detail, and then put the windshield reflector in for a while.
New HONDA Master Cylinder adjustment tool on order. Ready to get this thing fixed...
Anyways, here's the story;
My little sister brought her car in to me because it had no brakes, The main seals on both front caliper's pistons were leaking. (less than 50K on NEW/ re-manufactured calipers.)
After a set of new Calipers and a bleeding. No brakes. The week passes as I try 4 or 5 different bleeding procedures that I read about on the internet. (not that I should need a new technique to finish this mindless task.. Let alone search Google at all.) Still No Brakes.
I get New Master Cylinder installed (and bench bled properly) bleed system again. No Brakes
New Brake booster.. for shits I guess. No brakes
New Rear Wheel Cylinders.. bleed system. No brakes
Try another new Master Cylinder, bench bled like a champ! No brakes.
Adjust brake pedal clevis/ push rod to booster... No brakes.
Disconnected all SS braided lines and re-installed, bled. No brakes
New Proportioning Valve, bled. No Brakes.
Here we are 3 weeks later, I've tried 3 different brake fluids, all on different viscosity levels. I've run like $50 or $60 worth of damn brake fluid through the stupid thing.. I've bled it an honest 20-25 times... 2 Brand new master cylinders. 6 or 7 different bleeding techniques/ sequences.
I'm now waiting on a special HONDA master cylinder "Push rod" adjustment tool to arrive from HONDA.
This tool dictates the relationship between the Master cylinder and Booster push rods.
FML, wish me luck guys.