2006 IS250 LS1 Swap
07-09-13, 05:36 AM
#167
Definitely. I already have a set of BC coilovers and as soon as the car is stable enough to drive on a daily basis I will sell my 01 VW Golf and get some rims/tires. I have a few in mind but I am still doing research on how wide I can go in the back since traction will certainly be an issue.
07-10-13, 12:10 PM
#171
Definitely. I already have a set of BC coilovers and as soon as the car is stable enough to drive on a daily basis I will sell my 01 VW Golf and get some rims/tires. I have a few in mind but I am still doing research on how wide I can go in the back since traction will certainly be an issue.
07-10-13, 01:53 PM
#172
Definitely. I already have a set of BC coilovers and as soon as the car is stable enough to drive on a daily basis I will sell my 01 VW Golf and get some rims/tires. I have a few in mind but I am still doing research on how wide I can go in the back since traction will certainly be an issue.
Lou
07-10-13, 04:44 PM
#174
so I have a few pics of the work that I didn't document from a few nights ago. First of all here is the top radiator hose.
This is the first item on the list to redo once I get the car running. The fill neck completely gets in the way of where the intake elbow needs to go. My plan is to run a remote fill neck that will sit further to the drivers side of the engine bay and out of the way. This will be done very soon so I can get a filter on.
Here is a shot of the engine right before the first fire.
I'm guessing you all saw the first start video. Well it turns out I had a bad IAC valve and once I replaced it the engine idled at a normal RPM. Actually, it was probably a little low but I'll fix that with the computer. Here is the new video:
I'm still waiting on my steering parts form the machine shop so in the mean time I decided to work on a few other tasks that need to be completed before my first drive. I had some brake cables made for the ABS bypass. I tried to make something with off the shelf parts but it is hard to find a good selection of 10mm inverted flare brake fittings. So a hose and tube shop in town made these up for me that convert the 10mm to a 3/16" which then splits with a tee and then convert back to 10mm. they fit perfect so hopefully they wont spring any leaks.
Here's a shot of them installed. I still need to come up with a bracket to keep all the brake lines secured.
That's it for right now. Hopefully I'll get my steering parts back tomorrow and have a drivable car by this weekend.
This is the first item on the list to redo once I get the car running. The fill neck completely gets in the way of where the intake elbow needs to go. My plan is to run a remote fill neck that will sit further to the drivers side of the engine bay and out of the way. This will be done very soon so I can get a filter on.
Here is a shot of the engine right before the first fire.
I'm guessing you all saw the first start video. Well it turns out I had a bad IAC valve and once I replaced it the engine idled at a normal RPM. Actually, it was probably a little low but I'll fix that with the computer. Here is the new video:
I'm still waiting on my steering parts form the machine shop so in the mean time I decided to work on a few other tasks that need to be completed before my first drive. I had some brake cables made for the ABS bypass. I tried to make something with off the shelf parts but it is hard to find a good selection of 10mm inverted flare brake fittings. So a hose and tube shop in town made these up for me that convert the 10mm to a 3/16" which then splits with a tee and then convert back to 10mm. they fit perfect so hopefully they wont spring any leaks.
Here's a shot of them installed. I still need to come up with a bracket to keep all the brake lines secured.
That's it for right now. Hopefully I'll get my steering parts back tomorrow and have a drivable car by this weekend.
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07-10-13, 06:21 PM
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man i am sure jealous for you great white.....
fridge you got in the corner over there...
just kidding. doing great with the car wish i had one or better yet i wish i could be that mechanically inclined
Night
fridge you got in the corner over there...
just kidding. doing great with the car wish i had one or better yet i wish i could be that mechanically inclined
Night
