Installed a fluidampr since everyone on FB criticized my rusty balance lmao. Radiator is in as well.

 

This is a great build man, I've learned a lot. You're almost there!

 

Thanks!

Intake's on, turbos kinda on. ( i had to make new studs for the t4 flange as mine were wrong all along and leaking, waiting for some proper nuts to come in )

Fuel system is hooked back up, throttle body is on (not pictured).

Basically down to Exhaust and intercooler pipes and fluids. ( and the wiring when that comes in )

 

Lookin so good!! I can't wait for you to finish this up and be able to fully enjoy it finally.

 

If it can handle the abuse like the vette, i will be impressed. I did some **** yesterday on some backroads that nearly scared me lol.

 

I'm sure the vette is just awesome - I certainly wouldn't push a c6 out of bed. I'm glad you're digging that thing!

If my car is any indication, you should be able to beat the **** out of that car with a solid tune!

 

It's an amazing car but im pretty sure the valve seals are shot on it. Smells like oil lol

 

Soooo close now! That engine bay is looking great!!

 

I'm having my buddy do me a set of purple cam gears soon here too (not sure when ill put them on lol)

Stuff left:
IACV install
Fluids oil/transmission/coolant
bleed clutch
set clutch stopper again
Downpipe/exhaust
wastegate/vac lines for controller
wiring
drivers side IC pipe
battery

 

Almost there. Exhaust on, oil and coolant filled

Stuff left:
transmission fluid
wiring (this is nearly completed by the harness company)
intercooler pipe
catch can (might redo the line length. I wasn't satisfied with the look prior)
battery
hood

 

Are you using factory exhaust gaskets, or something like Felpro? I'm basically stuck on my NA-T build because ARP head studs are backordered for at least a month (according to an ARP rep), maybe even longer. So I'm just trying to get all the other odds and ends together while I wait.

Also, would you recommend going ahead and having the valve seals replaced while I have the head off? Car has 148K on it!

Glad it is coming together for you. Can't wait to hear it running again!

 

New OEM Toyota gaskets everywhere on this engine.

I have a used set of ARP studs if you're interested. I didn't know how many times they were torqued and I've torqued them probably three times now so i got new ones last year. From what i read they are fine if they aren't stretched.

 

Thanks for the offer, but I'm willing to wait a little while - I have a bunch of other things I'm trying to do (new wheels and coilvers, replace PS pump, get instrument cluster fixed, etc...), and I'll likely wait until it gets cooler here in Texas before I do the big stuff. Now if it is October and I don't have studs, I'll holler at you!

 

Also yeah do the valve seals, both my engines they had trash seals at 100k

 

Anyone have ideas for making a better looking bracket to hold my fuel pressure regulator? I reused a throttle cable bracket to make it work but it's kind of ugly and theres got to be a better solution.