Project: Blue Alero

[[ion] C2]

Project Status: OK
New v-band flange on exhaust to eliminate leakage noise/vibration.

Recent picture:
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Original Post

Bought this 2001 5-speed GX 2.4L from a dealer 2 hours away for $1400.


Dealer turned out to be an idiot and the car had a brake line leak causing me to have barely any braking power the whole drive home.


Windshield was cracked. Got a new one.
Had brake line replaced.




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The wheels/tires were also taken from some other Oldsmobile and were a horrible size. The tires were so large that the inside section of the tread was completely shaved down due to contact with the strut. No shit the suspension makes noise (dealer told me). Put wheels from red car on to be safe.



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Lots of rust spots.



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Taking it apart.



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Surprise, rust is worse than expected.



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All new metal formed and welded in here and at gas door.


All dings repaired. Undercoated. Both fenders new.



Ford - Dark Blue Pearl Metallic



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Right after paint.



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Switching suspension and brakes from red car over.



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Goodies came in.



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New wheels.



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All new speakers and headunit.



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Stripping down the engine for removal.



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Ready to pull out.



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[xXManwhoreXx]

Boner achieved

[sleepyalero]

Nice color. I wish you picked grabber blue though.

[[ion] C2]

Nice color. I wish you picked grabber blue though.
Light blue looks ugly. It would've came out like DOHC_tuner's abomination (http://evilhare.com/ns/Skittles.jpg).
I wanted it to be a non-Alero color, but for it to look factoryish. I love this blue in person.

[S8track16]

Boner achieved

x2

[rustyballs_69]

Looks sexy as hell Chris.

[sleepyalero]

Okay its not that light lol

[xXManwhoreXx]

Lol what ever haooened to dohc_tuner

[tw0123]

looks awesome Chris!! What size spacer are you running under those wheels? I like the way they sit, nice job man!!!

seeing your car makes me want to push even more to get mine done... but I am keeping my factory colour... :)

[WIALERO]

whats the plans for the old body?

[Trace62]

So what was your bitch with the dealer you didn't have to buy it but nice redo work on it. Looks Sharp

[[ion] C2]

So what was your bitch with the dealer you didn't have to buy it
deceiving after telling me he fixed the brakes. tires were worn to the steel on the rear. could've advised me of its unsafeness after the title was handed over when he knew i had a 2 hour drive home. guy acted like a master mechanic when in fact many things were just covered up and hacked together.

whats the plans for the old body?
sell the car when the stock engine from the blue one gets put into it

looks awesome Chris!! What size spacer are you running under those wheels? I like the way they sit, nice job man!!!
28mm on 7.5" wide with +40mm offset

[WIALERO]

how much for just the body with no motor maybe the tranny

[[ion] C2]

I want to make as much as I can off it quickly, and a running car sells for more and faster than a dead one.

[guiguilandry]

looks awesome !!!!!!!! love this blue !!!!!!

[03glgold]

how much for just the body with no motor maybe the tranny

there would be a lot of work for you to make it 3400 and you couldnt use the 2.4l tranny

[sleepyalero]

Chris, how much are you looking to get out of the red car after motor is swapped? if its super cheap i might want it. let me know.

[mfuller]

Nice. Like the color choice.
Good job on rust repair.

[WIALERO]

C2;647841']I want to make as much as I can off it quickly, and a running car sells for more and faster than a dead one.

maybe i just want it for a 3400 5 speed :P just have everything there to do the swap lol

[WIALERO]

there would be a lot of work for you to make it 3400 and you couldnt use the 2.4l tranny

but it already has the manual sub frame shifter ect and such and the tranny would be for my girlfriends cavalier she has the ecotec in it as well and her tranny is toast

[WIALERO]

Chris, how much are you looking to get out of the red car after motor is swapped? if its super cheap i might want it. let me know.

red one you would not mod one bit prob just a dd wich is fine then bring sexy out to play every once and awhile but still be driving a alero no matter what seems like a legit plan i hope tho that red alero stays in the amod family

[03glgold]

but it already has the manual sub frame shifter ect and such and the tranny would be for my girlfriends cavalier she has the ecotec in it as well and her tranny is toast

you are off in every way in that...it is going to be the automatic subframe as he swapped the motor to the manual car and got a manual so he could have the manual tranny. His car is a 2.4l and while it is mechanically the same transmission as the ecotec, it has a different bell housing which is cast to the transmission

[WIALERO]

i wish i could say this all in one deal instead of thinking things 10 min later but i do love the wheels are they 17s? if so how can i make it to look where my ass end is lowered a bit i have 17s on mine and i have a upward fist of gap but front end i have a thumb any ideas?

[WIALERO]

you are off in every way in that...it is going to be the automatic subframe as he swapped the motor to the manual car and got a manual so he could have the manual tranny. His car is a 2.4l and while it is mechanically the same transmission as the ecotec, it has a different bell housing which is cast to the transmission

i no im off my marbles today im sorry.. i do not no much about the previouse car i assumed it was a manuel but guess i was wrong but atleast the body is better looking then mine :lol:

[[ion] C2]

i do love the wheels are they 17s?
17x7.5

if so how can i make it to look where my ass end is lowered a bit i have 17s on mine and i have a upward fist of gap but front end i have a thumb any ideas?
well you could uh... lower it? get some lowering springs!

I also use 225/50R17 tires which are a little taller to fill the gap a bit more.

Chris, how much are you looking to get out of the red car after motor is swapped? if its super cheap i might want it. let me know.
I'm trying to make money back from all this I've been dumping into this project. I'll be cleaning it up really well overall, and sell it to some random person on craigslist. I'll be selling it with the intention to get $1k out of it. Engine would have 132,000 on it.

[WIALERO]

mine are 17x7 as well but i have like 235 or 2 somthing 45 on mine but its worth a shot and with the wheels sticking out just a tad are you going to be worried about say a rock come up from the fender and hit the paint? or is it just the way the camara was angled?

[[ion] C2]

mine are 17x7 as well but i have like 235 or 2 somthing 45 on mine but its worth a shot
Yeah you need lowering springs.. the car sits real high in the rear from the factory.
and with the wheels sticking out just a tad are you going to be worried about say a rock come up from the fender and hit the paint?
Such is the risk of being mexi-flush. I like the poke though.

[WIALERO]

C2;647866']Yeah you need lowering springs.. the car sits real high in the rear from the factory.

dam maybe i should just bag and sag it like the guy with no springs at all on his alero lol i seen it in a post somewhere around here but eh im not going to ruin a good car for lowering that far

Such is the risk of being mexi-flush. I like the poke though.

lol well its one hell of a sexi looking car thats for dam sure! maybe i should have you fix my rocker panel rust thats the only place fuel door area is fine just the rockers and a few dings here and there but hood is bad

[sleepyalero]

1k huh..... go any lower? I might be able to work something... let me know your lowest offer on it. And when it will almost be for sale and we can go from there. I need a winter beater.

[[ion] C2]

1k huh..... go any lower?
Exactly why I'm selling local. I'd have to give it to an Aleromodder for way cheap and I'm in it to make the most I can out of it. Will dump it to a random person around here. But I'll let you know if I can't sell it.

[sleepyalero]

Okay. Thanks

[MMGT1]

Good to see you back and nice job on the new car! I think you should consider a real drop on this one. That blue, to me, will look freakin' nuts if the car was sitting about a 1/2" off the ground. I'm not one to say something like that either dude...

[tw0123]

Lol Paul ... chris is a performance guy like you... if I'm guessing right it'll compare to your grand am in terms of handling...

[[ion] C2]

Yeah I need function with my suspension. As awesome as it would look slammed, this is the height it will probably stay.

[MMGT1]

Are you allowed to tint where you are? I'd hit that with 35% all around to showcase the paint, not too dark at all but classy man. None of that ""Limo back" and "lighter" front. It will look amazing

[Redog]

Raceline 126. Nice choice ;)

[Babyblue]

looks good. I like the color.

[sleepyalero]

20 is my limit on tint. But blacker then black windows look great as well.

[[ion] C2]

Just chillin.

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Waiting to get this in.

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Haven't done too much lately, been busy. :|

Next week I'm off for 2 days and will be completing the swap. Need to modify the downpipe as I can't seem to get the turbine into place anymore. I wonder how long it's been that way and I've had an exhaust leak due to misaligned v-band flanges. I can't even get it to bolt on with full access to e verything, how did I do it 3 times with the engine still in the car?

So I'm going to redo a small portion of the downpipe to make everything fit perfectly.

Next week, pull engine out of blue car, install clutch in blue car. Install engine into blue car. Install engine into red car. Reassemble/reinstall everything.

[xXManwhoreXx]

What kind of clutch did you go with?

[Oldsnut]

What are you going to do with the red car? If stripping it down I want the trunk.

[tw0123]

lol... he said he wants to sell the car whole... I see you are on the look out for a spoilerless trunk as well... need it for your osv project Andy? :)

[MMGT1]

The set up on that turbo is just plain sick. I really like that engine man. I owned 6 Grand Ams with that motor before my two v-6's, and I am more than impressed with that build you did on it

[Oldsnut]

lol... he said he wants to sell the car whole... I see you are on the look out for a spoilerless trunk as well... need it for your osv project Andy? :)And a Red one to boot.

[tw0123]

maybe swap trunks completely so Chris could still sell the car whole and the same colour?

[[ion] C2]

What kind of clutch did you go with?
KY Stage 3 (475 ft-lb)
What are you going to do with the red car? If stripping it down I want the trunk.
Actually, I think I'm going to sell the Saturn and keep the red car for now. I'd rather have 2 Aleros than this stupid Saturn. lol

[xXManwhoreXx]

Never used that type of KY product

[[ion] C2]

:awesome:

[[ion] C2]

Slowly but surely.

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[tw0123]

Sweet :)

[sleepyalero]

Yum

[tacollins]

I didn't see where anyone pointed this out about the rust spot you showed in front of... looked like the rear wheel... those areas on our cars are rust magnets. When I wash my car I spray water up into the holes where mud, snow, salt, etc linger and can cause rust damage. So far I just have a few pitted paint spots with rust, so I'm doing pretty good, besides where the deer decided to play chicken with my car...

[sleepyalero]

Actually water sits in there as well. It has a drainage issue so wether you wash the car or drive in the rain..water gets in that spot and can sit there for days.

[tacollins]

Actually water sits in there as well. It has a drainage issue so wether you wash the car or drive in the rain..water gets in that spot and can sit there for days.

Never thought about that, I guess in that case we could add some holes but then again it may just attract more dirt and make it harder to clean. Not to mention weaken that part of the body structure.

[guiguilandry]

awesome new project C2 !!!

[sleepyalero]

Never thought about that, I guess in that case we could add some holes but then again it may just attract more dirt and make it harder to clean. Not to mention weaken that part of the body structure.

There's really almost no way around it.

[xXManwhoreXx]

From what I've heard you can drill new holes

[[ion] C2]

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[tw0123]

Lol details please :)
That one looks cool... are you going to use halogens or hids?

[[ion] C2]

HID of course... why would you use anything but after spending that much to get a proper projector? I had HIDs before, but of course now these use different bulbs, so I'm getting another, better kit.

These were made by a friend that does this full time. I'll be posting information on them along with all his options and pricing and see if anyone's interested in a 5-person group buy.

[sleepyalero]

I might depending on cost.

I know you said pricing and options. Just saying I'd like to know what projectors he would use... clear lens or fresnal lense? For me clear lense is wanted. back when I wanted to do this I was wanting TSX projectors.

Also if you could list projector options/pricing and what bulbs each projector uses would also help.

It's still just a thought. Like I said depending on the price I might....

[[ion] C2]

Only high quality stuff. These aren't TSX projectors.

He can make whatever you want. Angel eyes, demon eyes, LEDs.

[xXManwhoreXx]

Do want. My alero is on its last leg right now though

[sleepyalero]

Well let me know all options and we'll talk.

[fisdad]

I want! Group buy... I'm in

[mfuller]

Looks like your friend does good work.
Hoping you post a few output pictures.

[xXManwhoreXx]

Do it nao Chris

[[ion] C2]

Old guy "Woody" welding a fitting on for me. Sketchy random fab shop but was in a bind and had no one to TIG aluminum, lol.

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Engine basically ready to drop in. New CHRA-turbine bolts, nord-lock washers, Rocksett thread adhesive. New wastegate/boost controller hoses, new drain line. Everything meticulously thought through and assembled to last.

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Installed new throwout bearing/slave, added the shiny stuff to the firewall, got all new hoses to install too.

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[sleepyalero]

Don't hurt the paint

[xXManwhoreXx]

Clean thats rats nest up a bit while your in there

[[ion] C2]

Resurfaced flywheel.

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Flywheel and clutch in place.

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Downpipe too long to fit all installed.

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Pressure plate is on. All new coolant hoses and clamps. Everything wrapped with lava rock heat wrap.

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Cut downpipe in half and welding v-band flanges on.

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Boom. Engine should go in tomorrow morning finally.

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[xXManwhoreXx]

Wooooh! Cant wait to drive it!

[[ion] C2]

lol ok :rolleyes2:

Easing it in.

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In. Took a LONG time. Was a huge bitch to get aligned and positioned and bolted up. So glad it's attached finally. Everything else is relatively easy.

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I accidentally made a new inspection window.

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Oh well.

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Removed the A/C condenser today. Finishing it up early next week.

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[sleepyalero]

Oh so it has no ac? Welcome to the club I removed all my ac components and lines last year. :)

Please tell me there is something between the hood and roof of the car and it's not just paint on paint.

[[ion] C2]

Oh so it has no ac? Welcome to the club I removed all my ac components and lines last year. :)
Mine's been gone since 2006.
Please tell me there is something between the hood and roof of the car and it's not just paint on paint.
Obviously lol. But car has to be repainted in a spot anyway in the spring so I'll have it touched up in anywhere that gets messed up til then.

[sleepyalero]

Well since you got a new alero now it's been since late 2013 cause I'm sure you had to delete it all out of that car too? ;)

[[ion] C2]

Well since you got a new alero now it's been since late 2013 cause I'm sure you had to delete it all out of that car too? ;)

I supposeeeee. I still consider this car body/trans as being part of the overall project that I've had over the years. lol

[sleepyalero]

New shell same engine haha! All good though.

Plus 5 speed now. So profit???

Gonna delete that washer fluid bottle too?

[[ion] C2]

i like washer fluid

Monday or Tuesday I should have the rest of the engine bay completed and bumper back on with intercooler installed. Then the fun bit of writing the new tune to the manual PCM, installing my gauges, and connecting my downpipe to the rest of the exhaust system.

[sleepyalero]

Who needs washer fluid

[fisdad]

I'm still wanted to know about those headlights. I require more information, specifically can we get a group buy together and what price range for the completed project?

[Shiwnath]

I'm still wanted to know about those headlights. I require more information, specifically can we get a group buy together and what price range for the completed project?

I would also like info, but lets not crap up his project thread. PM him or start a separate thread. Ion has a lot into his build to just focus on discussing his headlights on this thread.

[sleepyalero]

He suggested it in this thread. No point in one of us making a group buy thread on the headlights. He's the one who can say yes or no on this. So it's his doing on making the buy thread for it. We have no info on this stuff no pricing. And not even a 100% yes if they will even happen.

[billytheman1188]

I friggin' love this thread. So nice to see pics of everything and fast updates. Looks great Chris! Hope everything goes smooth! Pretty soon i'll start saving for my new tranny. Step 1 in my plans ;)

[[ion] C2]

I would also like info, but lets not crap up his project thread. PM him or start a separate thread. Ion has a lot into his build to just focus on discussing his headlights on this thread.
That's right.

Headlights will happen. Group buy of 5, with free demon eyes in your choice of red/green/blue. Tired of everyone disappearing when headlight options are hinted at being available. This guy is a friend I've had since like 1st grade and he's not going anywhere. I will make a separate thread about the headlight details when my car is done and I'm not stretched so thin with everything that's going on in these next couple days.
I friggin' love this thread. So nice to see pics of everything and fast updates. Looks great Chris! Hope everything goes smooth! Pretty soon i'll start saving for my new tranny. Step 1 in my plans ;)
Thanks :awesome:

[cavedewler]

Im interested in the headlights as well

[fisdad]

C2;650087']That's right.

Headlights will happen. Group buy of 5, with free demon eyes in your choice of red/green/blue. Tired of everyone disappearing when headlight options are hinted at being available. This guy is a friend I've had since like 1st grade and he's not going anywhere. I will make a separate thread about the headlight details when my car is done and I'm not stretched so thin with everything that's going on in these next couple days.

Thanks :awesome:

Fair enough. I'll be waiting. And keep it up man, this ones looking awesome other than that new inspection hole ;)

[[ion] C2]

spliced in new injector harnesses
installed urethane filled trans mount
installed alternator/tensioner/starter
intake manifold surface prepped, gasketed, installed
fuel rail modified to fit properly (no more fuel leaks!) and installed
new spark plugs installed
coils/wires transferred over to blue car
oil feed line including pressure sensor installed
battery installed
coolant reservoir and hoses installed
misc hoses/wiring connected


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Getting close.

[sleepyalero]

Finally

[mfuller]

Looks good Chris.

[Papa Rad17]

Getting there! looking good :thumb:

[tw0123]

friggin awesome man!! good show!
btw, do you have a front stb to go on there as well, or does the piping get in the way of it? I have one on my 5 speed and its a pain to check the clutch fluid level if needed!! so far I have been ok with mine, but my mechanic swore a storm when he had to change the clutch and bleed the lines... then he took it off hahaha :)

[xXManwhoreXx]

Whats left to do?

[[ion] C2]

btw, do you have a front stb to go on there as well, or does the piping get in the way of it?
Yeah I have custom strut tower mounts so it moves the bar forward and out of the way, but it blocks my oil cap so I have to undo one side to raise it up to take the cap off. Got annoying when I put in a quart a week for the last year and a half or more. Fixed that issue.

Whats left to do?

intercooler mounting
all charge pipe installed
modify bumper to accommodate intercooler thickness
boost/vacuum hoses finalized and connected
finding and installing a belt (345K5 is too small for no A/C no bypass pulley, will try next size up)
wiring primary O2 sensor in
wiring boost gauge
wiring AEM wideband sensor to gauge and to PCM for datalogging
exhaust welded together with new flexpipe, new hangers
write tune
bleed clutch


It's gonna be faaaaast. Can't wait.

[xXManwhoreXx]

Not really too much... half of that is a one day job...

[sleepyalero]

Wasnt it already fast

[[ion] C2]

Wasnt it already fast
no the trans was constantly slipping under load, it was faster at ASS '12 but still not to its potential. over the last year or so when i had 2+ passengers it would slip a ton trying to just take off from a light at a slow pace.

Not really too much... half of that is a one day job...
yep but getting time off work to do things has been the issue. shop's closed on weekends and closes an hour after i get out of work on weekdays. i like to go slow and check everything over to make it all perfect too. next week it should be running.

[[ion] C2]

intercooler mounted
all charge pipes installed
modified bumper to accommodate intercooler
boost/vacuum hoses finalized and connected
a/c bypass pulley reinstalled, stock belt used
primary O2 sensor wired in
gauge pod installed and gauges wired
boost sensor wired
AEM wideband sensor wired to gauge and to PCM for datalogging
fluids put in


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Left to do:


weld exhaust together, screw in O2 sensors
bleed clutch
write tune
install HIDs (forgot the damn headlight retainer clips at home)
final checks

[sleepyalero]

Dat 5 speed.

[tw0123]

Lol it's so tall... are you putting in a short shifter? Mine feels much more responsive with the shorter throws...

[[ion] C2]

Lol it's so tall... are you putting in a short shifter? Mine feels much more responsive with the shorter throws...
i know i used 225/50R17 tires so they're a bit taller. i'd need to get different spacers and probably go back to a 45 series tire to lower it any more because it already rubs on turns and suspension travel. minor things to change in the future.

ya i have a short shifter and will install it when i feel like it. i want to drive it as is first when everything works before fooking it up

supposedly you have to modify shit with the shifter to make it fit I hear, people have to dremel out things or have issues getting it into certain gears. right now the stock shifter is the smoothest one i've ever handled and I can shift pretty damn quick with it. 450HP will keep it responsive enough for now.

[tw0123]

I can atest to that ... it's a bit stiff to get into first and was a bitch to get in lol... i used a sharpie on the cables to ensure they were still lined up properly... the reverse clip is also notorious for tearing the boot as it's tight to grab reverse...

[[ion] C2]

Accidentally started a fire.

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RIP DieHard. Guess I'm using the Super Start piece of crap that came with the new Alero for now.

(I accidentally switched the power and ground for the starter, so when I went to connect the battery it was a little violent.)
I triple checked everything else over the build, so no worries about anything else. Never had any problems connecting the power/grounds before, didn't realize how easy it is to switch them.

[[ion] C2]

wired HIDs
battery successfully installed
wrote tune to PCM
installed fire extinguisher
installed rear strut bar


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Left to do:

weld exhaust together, screw in O2 sensors
bleed clutch


More snow coming tomorrow again. -___- I want to drive this thing.

[fisdad]

So close!!! I can't wait to see it at the assho meetup this spring.

[xXManwhoreXx]

I wanna see that projector cutoff againt the side of a building or something... looks really nice!

[[ion] C2]

There. Good as new. Just gotta throw on some JB Weld. :lol:

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I want to put a 3" v-band on so I can disconnect and dump it, but this was free and quick so 2" at the stock piping was it.

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Hilarious to see a v-band on the stock resonator.

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Mmmm. :awesome:

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Bled the clutch, it works. Started it up a few times, worked fine. Fuel leak at the FPR. I apparently forgot an o-ring on the return line or something. I'll fix that tomorrow. It also has an exhaust leak at the 3" v-band on the downpipe because the flange was warped to shit when it was welded. I said it would leak. V-band flanges seal flat to flat. He said it wouldn't because the clamp would flatten it out (yeah okay :wtf2: ). Whattaya know, it ticks and leaks there.

So tomorrow I'll fix the fuel leak issue and hopefully drive it around and verify it's good. And hopefully confirming that the leak is at that v-band and having a new one welded better.

[sleepyalero]

3" is optimal for these when boosted.

[[ion] C2]

I know. 3" open downpipe seemed to work really well. I'll probably make a full stainless 3" exhaust using a 3" turbo muffler soon enough.

[sleepyalero]

Good choice

[[ion] C2]

fixed fuel rail leak (was missing return line o-ring)
added exhaust hanger to eliminate stupid clunking
Alternator wiring is screwed up, easily remedied tomorrow.
Didn't find the source of my fluid leak yet, but will tomorrow.
They're gonna weld on a new v-band flange to replace the warped one.

I drove the car around a bit today. Feels really good. Clutch is smooth. Turbo sounds nice. It's gonna be quick. Sure will be fun to drive.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/62.jpg

[[ion] C2]

fixed alternator issue
fixed exhaust leaks
identified fluid leak and solution


This is what's been leaking all these years. An engine plug with teflon tape. I picked up some good liquid thread sealant and will reinstall the plug this afternoon and let it cure until I drive it next Monday.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/oilLeak.jpg

I also will cut off this stud down to the nut because it is way too tight with the v-band clamp in the middle of my downpipe and will cause rattling/clunking with any engine movement.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/stud.jpg

[xXManwhoreXx]

So close

[[ion] C2]

I cut off the stud, and that oil plug was the source of my mysterious oil leak all along. Wow. I tightened it and it completely stopped.

I think it's ready to drive for real now. I don't want to take it home unless everything is perfect though.

I'm making the shop weld the new v-band flange on because there's still a leak, I guarantee it. No one thinks it's significant or they say "it's so miniscule..." no it's not, as I drive it's loud and annoying as shit. I know what an exhaust leak at a flange sounds like, and I can't stand it.

Of course we're getting dumped on with snow. No driving til Monday-ish I'd say. I need to verify the clutch is actually working the way it should. I thought it was but when I was playing with the pedal today it felt different... idk we couldn't get it to really bleed much at all. It was very strange.

[[ion] C2]

Minor tasks completed today:

re-bled the clutch just to make sure it's good
audio tuned back up the way i like it


New v-band should be installed today, and hopefully when I drive the car around Monday (weather permitting) everything will seem OK and I'll take the car home and do some minor tuning in the next week or so after I break in the clutch some.

Some HD videos will come soon.

[guiguilandry]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BUDDY !!!!!!!
tell me how your clutch is holding up too... I tried 2 differents brands on mine and never I was able to get all the power to the ground they always slips like a mofo...
SPEC stage 3+
and
Clutchmasters Stage 4...

[[ion] C2]

Camera phone doesn't get proper coloration. It's pure white with a tinge of blue on the edge.
Haven't adjusted the headlights yet either. My buddy is going to adjust the passenger side one a few degrees to make it level.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/63.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/64.jpg

Car is fun to drive. Can't wait for the snow to be gone.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/66.jpg

[[ion] C2]

also a video

hPHGbXCD3uI

[S8track16]

Seeing all the pictures in the thread, it makes me want a trunk without a spoiler.

[xXManwhoreXx]

I know the feels

[[ion] C2]

snow needs to go awayyyy

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1618524_10152272156825802_2126512231_n.jpg

tomorrow i'll hopefully finish up my gauges wiring (still need to install reverse-glow main gauges, oil pressure gauge/pod, and my little white LED units for the footwell lighting)

i'll be picking up some BFGoodrich KDW2 tires once it stops snowing so much.

[sleepyalero]

I agree on snow.

[Papa Rad17]

C2;650706']also a video

hPHGbXCD3uI

mmmmmm.. boost. I bet that transmission is a lotta fun compared to the auto. I know its been snowy but how is it for putting down power and what not in comparison?

[[ion] C2]

I know its been snowy but how is it for putting down power and what not in comparison?
night & day

good videos when it gets dry out and the tune is done

[[ion] C2]

wired up interior footwell LEDs
wired up oil pressure gauge
wired up second cool switch in console to power LEDs
installed LED license plate bulb


http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/switch2.jpg


Also just because

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/gauges.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/switch.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/engineBayWoot.jpg



this car is getting to be super coooool. spring/dry roads need to come.

[mfuller]

Any thoughts on cleaning up/re-finishing the mounting plates for your STB?

[sleepyalero]

Just noticed em. Ugh! They need work. Lol


Also looks like you need a neverdone gauge pod ion. That gauge doesnt look right down there in that cubby. But thats just me.

[[ion] C2]

Any thoughts on cleaning up/re-finishing the mounting plates for your STB?
Yes, they'll be either reconstructed from scratch or powdercoated black. That's on the very soon agenda. Here's the majority of the agenda:


finish wiring alarm/keyless entry
3" full exhaust (vibrant resonator and dynomax or walker quiet flow)
manual window lever trim, passenger windshield trim
paint wiper arms
install recaro seats
mill front wheel spacers thinner to be more flush instead of mexi-flush
brand new BFG KDW2 tires



That gauge doesnt look right down there in that cubby. But thats just me.
Just you, I make my car for me. :)

[cavedewler]

where'd you get the led switches?

[[ion] C2]

www.superbrightleds.com

[xXManwhoreXx]

I have a neverdone pod I have never even open chris if you want it you have first dibs

[[ion] C2]

3" stainless exhaust and new tires go on tomorrow, then i'm taking it home to drive it on decent days and get this clutch broken in.

also going to put tint on i think because f it

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/67.jpg

[a.graham52]

yeah needs tint for sure.

[[ion] C2]

what level you think? i don't really want to have to rip it off immediately and pay fines but it does look good.

i was thinking just 35% all around. 20% would be neat but not sure how dark it looks on the alero.



I like the darkness on my Saab but not sure exactly what VLT % it is.
https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1897767_10152294049605802_1627199072_n.jpg

[a.graham52]

i had 20 in the back side windows and rear window. kept the front side legal at 35%. not a bad look in my opinion. dark but doesnt scream harassment.

[[ion] C2]

has to be the same, can't stand mismatch. i'll probably stick with 35. or i could have the shop test the saab's VLT and i'll match that.

[tw0123]

from the looks of it, I would say the saab is between 35-40%... It is just enough to stop the glare and provide a good amount of tinting... I think it will also look darker on the dark blue of your car, probably just the optical illusion, but still...

[sleepyalero]

Have a local cop scan your window...

I have 20

[[ion] C2]

Have a local cop scan your window...
ya because i want a ticket

i'll probably just do 35, googling of that amount looks like what i want. not a fan of super dark gangsta style, usually everyone with blacked out cars drive like douchebags lol

[rocketfast321]

The Saab looks 35. But here is the best pics i could find. My grand am had dark interior so that made it look darker. The alero is beige so i will go with 20 on it.

My grand am was 35, but the camera makes it seem darker
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x311/rocketfast321/DSCF4362.jpg

Here is 20
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=332046&d=1341701634

35
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=332045&d=1341701634
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/image.php?u=221375&type=sigpic&dateline=1319296367

And just because. My wagon. None on the driver window, 35 on the passenger window, 3% on the back, 5% on the 5th door.
http://imageshack.us/a/img410/3705/dscf3224ua0.jpg

[sleepyalero]

C2;651560']ya because i want a ticket

i'll probably just do 35, googling of that amount looks like what i want. not a fan of super dark gangsta style, usually everyone with blacked out cars drive like douchebags lol

Maybe thats a bad idea. Ive done it. But I know the cops in my town so they dont really bother me. I took the scanner from one of the cops here and my windows read 16%. When I had it done the guy told me it was 20. I think it just got a little darker over time. But im also saying his scanner isnt 100% accurate.

[rocketfast321]

The factory solar ray glass (that green hue) is like 95, so that's why it might be showing up as 16. Well that what the local tint dude told me when i got the grand am did.

[Alerojester]

last time my windows were checked they allowed 10% light through

[[ion] C2]

Yeah I'll do 35%.

Fully stainless from the head back. 3" piping.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/68.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/69.jpg

Walker Quiet Flow 21054

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/70.jpg

Vibrant Ultra-Quiet Resonator

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/71.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/72.jpg

Went with BFGoodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/73.jpg

Good to have it back home.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/74.jpg

It sounds really quiet. Like factory. But all my power is there.

[S8track16]

What indicator lights are you using?

[[ion] C2]

silverstar for the big bulbs and then some pilot 194s

[guiguilandry]

hmmmmmmmm sexyyyyyy so how does it drives ??

[[ion] C2]

it's good, getting used to it. need to tune it a bit and finish breaking in the clutch! will have good pics/vids when it gets warmer.

[Babyblue]

Looks Great! Nice Job!

[[ion] C2]

Unfortunately, the KY Stage 3 6-puck clutch is not holding my power. There are 2 other bad reviews on j-body regarding them slipping. Very disappointing. One member says they replaced his clutch under warranty after 3 weeks of complaining, and then they said it may take 1500 miles to break in. He's at 2000 miles now and still slipping under load.

I just ordered a Bully Stage 4 6-puck clutch, yay, another $700. Plus install because I am way too lazy to be dropping the transmission.

[tw0123]

I'd be tempted to demand a refund on the ky.. or try to sell it off to someone who had a lot les power to recoup some of your cost....

[negolien]

Very impressive my friend well done. Nice to see someone do a sleeper build. I really like the paint also.

[[ion] C2]

I'd be tempted to demand a refund on the ky.. or try to sell it off to someone who had a lot les power to recoup some of your cost....

I'm calling on Monday. Their warranty policy says refund if defective. It's defective.

it holds enough to drive around and have a little fun still :awesome:

[tw0123]

That's good about the warranty... can you get a video of it slipping to send them if need be? just wondering of ways you can prove to them that it is defective before they try to say there is no proof...

[[ion] C2]

Yeah I've got footage of it. I know it's going to be hard to get them to refund it but I'll do my best.

[[ion] C2]

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/grocery.jpg

[sleepyalero]

Needs tint

[[ion] C2]

priorities

[That01Olds]

C2;653568']http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/grocery.jpg

Idk why I haven't posted in this sooner lol, but the car looks amazing man! :awesome: I really like that shade of blue you picked out too and best of luck getting your money back on that KY. Hopefully they won't give you too hard of a time seeing as how the product is defective.

[[ion] C2]

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/bully.jpg

[tw0123]

Hopefully that one holds up! What did ky have to say about theirs being defective in your car?

[[ion] C2]

they're like major hillbillies, it was funny to talk to them

they said to send it back, i told them i already had the new one put in (to defuse any suggestion from them of giving me another KY clutch, i just want a refund)

[tw0123]

that's cool... glad they were straight up with you! seems to be hard to come by these days when trying to get a refund...

[NoSweat83]

Good to see your build. Interested to see how the new clutch holds up.

[guiguilandry]

I Hope for you that this one will hold up good... because on my car neither the spec stage 3+ nor the clutchmaster stage 4 is holding up..... keep me informed:awesome:

[[ion] C2]

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/clutch/1.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/clutch/2.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/clutch/3.jpg

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/clutch/4.jpg

[sleepyalero]

In da shop again!

[tw0123]

You rust treating that sub frame while it's out? Looks pretty good but still developing some spots of concern....

[[ion] C2]

Yeah a little bit. Whole car underbody is going to get super rust proofed again.


FFS, now they have to outsource the steering shaft repair because the tech doesn't know how to install the new (used) one I bought on eBay:

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/clutch/5.jpg

[[ion] C2]

yeah, the company across the street that deals with drivetrain/steering stuff said the part I got was incomplete and to make it fit onto my car it would need to be custom fit.


I had to order one of the 3 in the country that still exist new from the dealer. 3-5 business days. Fuck.

[[ion] C2]

Grrr it's all done but it won't shift so I can't start and drive it anywhere until that's corrected somehow.

See this thread:
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=41&i=52204&t=52204

[sleepyalero]

Weird. Idk... sounds like a cable issue.

[[ion] C2]

Let it be known, the Bully Stage 4 clutch is excellent.

Trans shop fixed my shifting issue, was cable adjustment/install error.

Car is incredibly quick. Terrifying. I fucking love it. I laughed my ass off when an Eclipse was revving at me on the way home from picking up the car.

Clutch holds strong. 1-2 shift is neck breaking.

[guiguilandry]

Really !! than bully stage 4 for me it'll be !!!! thanks for letting us know

[Vic28]

Love to see a thread from start to finish. Awesome car and build, i missed the alero community, years fly.. Lol

[AleroB888]

C2;654956']Let it be known, the Bully Stage 4 clutch is excellent.

Trans shop fixed my shifting issue, was cable adjustment/install error.

Car is incredibly quick. Terrifying. I effing love it. I laughed my ass off when an Eclipse was revving at me on the way home from picking up the car.

Clutch holds strong. 1-2 shift is neck breaking.

Don't chomp the bit in half, there, guy lol

[Papa Rad17]

Its just pretty little alero a om nom nomin on a dandy lion!
Great work :thumb:

[[ion] C2]

T_4Wfy6KQfc

[[ion] C2]

Today I got the e-brake fixed, tomorrow the exhaust will be corrected (right now it touches the right side of the tunnel causing ANNOYING vibrations/noise), and Friday I will be getting 35% tint all around (except windshield).

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/230423.png

[S8track16]

Probably the best looking alero around IMO.

[[ion] C2]

w6C319IOctM

[mfuller]

Sounds really good, Chris.
Nice work.

[Papa Rad17]

Sounds really good, Chris.
Nice work.

X2 sounds awesome.

[That01Olds]

X2 sounds awesome.

X3.

[nicothehut]

Truck Ya !!!!!

[Secord]

Looking clean man!

[[ion] C2]

That was some short lived fun.

Broke the turbo.
Need a new one ASAP. The TiAL housing, even using high strength M6 bolts, Nord-Lock washers, and Rocksett enginering adhesive, allowed movement of the CHRA/compressor side of the turbo independent of the turbine housing. Basically, you could wobble the compressor/CHRA side. Apparently it has wobbled enough to cause the turbine fins to collide with the turbine housing's interior, and destroy the fins and also overheat the bearing assembly (maybe) because it sounds bad. But it still spins a long time when the car is off, but you can see the side to side play now.

I didn't expect this turbo to last as long as it did. I bought it used and abused for half price. I used and abused it.

Edit: Ordered a new one.
http://evilhare.com/ns/turboOrder.jpg

Countermeasure for failure:
The CHRA will be tack welded to the TiAL v-band turbine housing. This will prevent the CHRA from moving and allowing for friction and wear of the turbine wheel.
I realize this is unconventional, but I do not need to ever take it apart nor do I need to clock it any other way than the way it's installed.

[NoSweat83]

That sucks Chris, but at least you have another on the way.

[[ion] C2]

Indeed. I also e-mailed TiAl for recommendations:

Hello,

I have a GT30R SS 0.63 turbine housing that I’ve used on my Garrett GT3076R turbocharger for a few years now.

I have had to remove and reinstall the turbo many times over the years due to loosening of the CHRA/compressor side relative to the turbine housing. No matter what I do, how meticulously the turbo is installed, the CHRA becomes able to “wobble” and clock slightly back and forth after the first few drives. This has led to damage to the turbine fins as well as exhaust leaks at the CHRA-turbine seal. The turbocharger recently failed at the turbine wheel and bearings last night after a good amount of high RPM/throttle fun this weekend.

My question is: Do you have any recommendations to increase the clamping force of the CHRA to the turbine housing and prevent any future wobble/clocking after heat cycles?

Over the years, I have used:
1. TiAL Inconel bolts only
2. TiAL Inconel bolts and Nord-Lock washers
3. New TiAL Inconel bolts, new TiAL clamp plates, Nord-Lock washers, Rocksett engineering adhesive
4. High strength bolts, Nord-Lock washers, Rocksett engineering adhesive with everything assembled to extreme detail

The CHRA has wobbled and contributed to failure in all of these cases. For the most part, the bolts have not actually become that loose, they feel tight. It’s just that the provided clamp plates seem to not provide enough clamping force for the CHRA pressing into the turbine housing. Until all 6 bolts are removed and re-tightened fully, the CHRA can clock and wobble. Only at that very last miniscule amount of bolt torqueing does the CHRA become firm. But after a few heat cycles it relaxes and wobbles.

Basically I’m wondering if you have any advice to prevent this from happening on the new GT3076R that I ordered. Do you, can you produce turbine/CHRA clamp plates that are thinner in the flat section to maximize the clamping squeeze in the raised ridge that presses the CHRA into the turbine housing when the bolts are tightened?

My only idea and option I can see is to tack weld the CHRA to the turbine, which I realize is quite unconventional, but my turbo is never apart and never needs re-clocking from the original installation position. Please let me know if you have a better solution available.

Thank you,


Edit: What a surprise, they redesigned the clamps in Dec 2013. Too bad no one has any in stock.
http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/Shop-by-Brand/TiAL-Turbo-Housings/TiAL-Turbo-Clamp-Plate-for-TiAL-GT-Series-Turbo-Housings.html

Wonder if TiAL would ship me some direct. I'm sure the new design would help if not solve the issue without welding.

[[ion] C2]

Hooray, a set of free improved lock plates from TiAL after my concerns were expressed to them. New turbo comes in Friday, should be up and running on Friday.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/1507078_10152531903785802_8252754154011123081_n.jp g

[guiguilandry]

keep up the good work man !!!! this car is just amazing... lots of trial and errors but the important thing is to learn from our mistakes and badluck... and I know what I'm talking about.... the feeling you must have when driving it... some people can't understand the importance of building their own car...

[[ion] C2]

Thanks, it is fun.

I thanked TiAL for their support and said I'd continue to recommend their products.

We are happy to hear that. I went back in the shop this morning and got your package around. It should be shipping out today, arrival should be by Friday. Ill try to get some tracking information from the shipping dept. for you.
Again, we appreciate your business, and happy motoring.

[[ion] C2]

P_Jx470tuh4

[sleepyalero]

Scared to get yout hands dirty? ;)

[[ion] C2]

when you work on your cars enough you'll realize it's a hell of a lot easier to do things with nitrile gloves


no transfer of grime between parts if you don't want to
i can take calls quickly without dirtying my phone
my hands stay clean so i don't have to spend 30 minutes trying to get grease/oil whatever fluids/dirt that are extremely difficult to scrub out


my hands and arms and entire body has been dirty enough over the years working on vehicles. i'm a bit smarter now when it comes to processes.

[sleepyalero]

Im just yankin your chain haha. I dont mind getting dirty. Gives character :lol:

[Papa Rad17]

C2;655360']when you work on your cars enough you'll realize it's a hell of a lot easier to do things with nitrile gloves


no transfer of grime between parts if you don't want to
i can take calls quickly without dirtying my phone
my hands stay clean so i don't have to spend 30 minutes trying to get grease/oil whatever fluids/dirt that are extremely difficult to scrub out


my hands and arms and entire body has been dirty enough over the years working on vehicles. i'm a bit smarter now when it comes to processes.

^this :agree:

[[ion] C2]

New turbo came in... clamp plates from TiAL still in transit.. wtf.

They shipped from a place literally one hour away on Wednesday. It's Friday and USPS still has not delivered it. Hopefully they come in Monday and I can get this thing back running. Pissed.

http://evilhare.com/ns/newTurbo.jpg

[Babyblue]

Can't wait to see her at the 14' homecoming meet!

[Nas Escobar]

Im just yankin your chain haha. I dont mind getting dirty. Gives character :lol:

Try messing around with urethane, then tell me how you feel.

BTW urethane is a stronger RTV gasket maker. it's meant for windshields but can be used to seal up anywhere where you don't want water coming in.

[sleepyalero]

Yeah. Depends what you are doing but tearing down a motor or brakes or something I just go bare handed. Lol

[[ion] C2]

i wear gloves for everything. it's about efficiency.

[sleepyalero]

I suppose.

[tw0123]

C2;655437']i wear gloves for everything. it's about efficiency.

Lmao... totally went dirty thoughts right there! This is just awesome!

[[ion] C2]

Drove a couple hours to pick up new improved lock plates from TiAL and some expensive bolts to try to solve my CHRA wobbling issue.
I feel like the plates' ridge is too slim to clamp. Am I retarded or can they not engineer properly?

Cr7XIgVrdmA

http://evilhare.com/ns/plateCHRA.jpg

[unchained01]

I would send that video to tial and ask them

[[ion] C2]

i did, will call again tomorrow before i machine a spacer ring

[[ion] C2]

they gave me the wrong size clamps, driving over to get the new ones now

[unchained01]

I thought something was wrong !!! LOL get that thing together and lets hear it !!!

[[ion] C2]

it is together and it's great. i never want to reinstall the turbo again. it's the worst task i can imagine on this vehicle.

love this car. getting 25% tint on tuesday next week

http://evilhare.com/ns/20140604_153221.jpg

[tw0123]

That car looks so good Chris.... well done man, well done! :)
Hopefully all the kinks are out now and you can just enjoy it!

[Chris2000]

Really would love to see dyno numbers when everything is solid.

Great work man.

[sleepyalero]

Its amazing he has had that setup for so long and never dyno'd

Y U NO DYNO

[tw0123]

Why does it really matter? It's a beast that's a given.... go for a ride if you don't believe that! And besides dyno testing ain't cheap!

[sleepyalero]

Thats why you catch em on dyno days. Cheap for 3-5 pulls.

[[ion] C2]

Dyno is cheap/free for me.

Because I do not care what horsepower it has. It's meaningless. Track time is what tells you how quick your car actually is. Light cars with less power are faster than me. Horsepower isn't good for bragging, quarter mile times are.

[03glgold]

when are ya gonna take the new car to the track

[sleepyalero]

Id still like to know numbers

[tw0123]

Chris is right.... dyno numbers are pointless.... when you race someone it doesn't matter what the numbers are til you cross the finish line and then it's a time not about hp...

[[ion] C2]

By the way, thanks for the positive comments.

when are ya gonna take the new car
to the track

Sometime in July probably after I make sure everything is absolutely perfect on the tune, and mechanically. Last time I was at the track bad stuff happened so it has me extra cautious. My disposable income isn't too high.

[sleepyalero]

Tim you know me. Im a street guy not much of all into the drag hype. Sure 1/4 mile times are nice but I like to know the power as well.

[tw0123]

I know you're a street guy but even then if you have 400hp and get beat by a civic pushing 250hp who cares about the total hp? All that matters is you lost....

Sorry for rambling and crapping your thread Chris!

[sleepyalero]

Fair enough lol

[[ion] C2]

Yeah I'm a street driving guy too... I only go to the track to have measurable real world performance numbers to compare. Then I know what I can and cannot beat. I've been finding out by guess and check till then and have an idea what I'll run.

[[ion] C2]

Carbon wrapped knob top.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/cfKnob.jpg



Tint.

http://evilhare.com/ns/aleromodBlueCar/tint.jpg

[sleepyalero]

When will you install a short throw?

[[ion] C2]

don't know, i have one sitting here but too lazy and don't feel like fucking up the shift mechanism again.
might just sell it and keep the factory shifter.

race me and find out if it matters that it's the original length :)

it's a "feel" mod, and a very, very minor aid in quicker shifts. i can shift plenty quick enough to snag a good time. a short shifter isn't gonna take more than a tenth off at most.

[sleepyalero]

Every .01 matters ;)

[[ion] C2]

Hopefully I'll be able to go to the track this month.

Still hesitant, always nervous since the last time at the track was catastrophic. I like to have a lot of extra nest egg money sitting around in case of bad things, and I don't really have too much.

Going to tune everything proper and make sure it's safe. I've got a co-worker with a truck who said he'll bring a tow dolly in case something happens at the track. He'll film it from the outside, and I have a dash cam for interior.


Also, been averaging 22 mpg over the last month or so lol. I drive too spiritedly.

[sleepyalero]

Best of luck.

[Nas Escobar]

C2;656372']Hopefully I'll be able to go to the track this month.

Still hesitant, always nervous since the last time at the track was catastrophic. I like to have a lot of extra nest egg money sitting around in case of bad things, and I don't really have too much.

Going to tune everything proper and make sure it's safe. I've got a co-worker with a truck who said he'll bring a tow dolly in case something happens at the track. He'll film it from the outside, and I have a dash cam for interior.


Also, been averaging 22 mpg over the last month or so lol. I drive too spiritedly.

That's still good mileage. That's what my V6 Camaro gives me on a bad day.

[Papa Rad17]

For a turbo vehicle I think that's pretty ba mileage.

[[ion] C2]

Cracked the turbo manifold significantly at a weld at the collector.

(No pic yet, this is just a location point-out on a picture from 2011)
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Couple months of hard shifting and wheel hop with nothing supporting the weight of the exhaust will do that, what do you know. No one would help me weld hangers and support. Well, now they will. Turbo manifold will be re-welded at any areas with evidence of cracks, and a support bar or two will be added to it. The exhaust will have multiple hangers holding it up as well, and I hope to have a nice sturdy transmission/engine mount to minimize the amount of movement/flexing.


Fun note: I've beat everything I've raced since the new clutch in June. And I've raced a lot of things. Kept even with a Lamborghini. Once I get closed and settled in with my new house later this month and the car is properly tuned, I'll hit the track probably in October.

[sleepyalero]

Breaking necks out there! I cant wait to boost mine .

[[ion] C2]

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Well then. It was fully cracked off, so was my oil drain line. I wanted to redo it anyway.

[AleroB888]

I have a similar issue in that spot, with a flange there that leaks from the weight of the pipe. And mounting bolts that want to back out from vibration. That's one good reason for a quieter, isolated exhaust lol

[rocketfast321]

C2;656372']


Also, been averaging 22 mpg over the last month or so lol. I drive too spiritedly.

That's what I'm getting or less. So a turbo could improve my MPG?

[[ion] C2]

theoretically it should
i'll make a note to drive very reservedly when it gets back together and see what MPG i can get

[[ion] C2]

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New oil drain to maximize room for v-band.

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Added support rods to manifold.

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All back together.

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Preparing to bend stainless rods for exhaust hangers.

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[Papa Rad17]

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