TORSPD: NEVR

Middle of next week, I will start having a lot more time to dedicate to the build. Should be pretty quickly paced, and hopefully all goes smoothly. The end result is something I am super anxious to be able to ride in.

Sounds like yours was no slouch either though.

 

Not really TBO. I like my little shitbox just the way it is.
Recently turned 100K and still running strong.
Besides, I like the +30mpg highway.

 

It can be a great car just the way it is. It does make me curious what kind of gas mileage can be had, with such a light car behind this engine? Hmmm.

 

Now that’s a good question!
The engine is do here on the 15th. So I will need to sell a 2TR Magnuson Supercharger, a 07 2TR with about 34k miles (I can’t believe the money these are bringing on FleBay w/ over 100k miles) & a R155 trans.
I’m pretty sure I will keep the LCE header w/ the 304 Stainless exhaust system and the Heltech. Then install them on the 05 I’m cleaning up for my DD. Curious how the Heltech will run on an otherwise stock engine with a modified air cleaner and exhaust. I was told it could easily add 10%. Anyone have any idea?

 

The OEM tunes leave a good deal of room for improvement. To say how much room, well, there isn't enough data from tuned stock 2TR's. That I am aware of.

An extrapolation from 3rz tunes, could be used as a loose reference.

 

Getting back into the BRZ LS3 build. Assembling parts for the transmisison cross-member, and about to mount the brackets to the chassis. More photos to come.

 

Mmmmm. CNC...

 

Yeah, that shifter adapter is a fine piece of CNC craftsmanship. Mmm

 

Going a little extra length with the transmission brackets. Holes drilled, and silicone on both sides of the chassis to prevent water intrusion "as much as possible."
Because street car.


Removed the OEM oil cooler and installed an ICT Billet plug on the side of the block. Had to "make" a 17mm allen socket.



Need to tack it together so I can get a tad more torque, but otherwise money saved from not having to buy a new tool.

 

CTSV compact A/C compressor ordered, new TOB ordered, and oil fill neck ordered.

 

If you know anyone with an old aircooled VW they probably would have a proper male 17mm socket

 

Unfortunately I don't. This only took a sec to get together though, and since it doesn't require much torque, it does the job good enough.

 

Got some tedious basic checks done, on the engine. A few more parts ordered. Rear main seal plate w/seal replaced. New oil pan installed, with the oil filter relocation adapter mounted.

Out with the old...





In with the new...





Hinged baffles. Mmm





Basically gave everything a light oiling, and rotated the engine to lube things up. Put the pan on because I didn't want all of that oil to spill out.

Hoping to do the compression test on it come Tuesday.

 

Forgot to add this photo. Had to give the ole lady a deep tissue massage.



Also, after seeing the sparks plugs, it was a shock to have seen that the engine ran so well, prior to being pulled for the transplant. Prior owner wasn't much for maintenance, as it shows.

 

Love the plugs.

 

Loved them long time.

 

Spark on demand

 

Hell they look Ok to me. What a few still have the electrodes when they all are missing then it’s time to change them.