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Stock struts with just the TEIN S.TECH springs, circa mid-late 2014
Stock struts with just the TEIN S.TECH springs, circa mid-late 2014
0 2019/03/29 19:59:38
Installing the rear KONI Yellow struts, mid-2015
Installing the rear KONI Yellow struts, mid-2015
0 2019/03/29 19:59:39
Rear KONI Yellows in rear, with TEIN springs, mid-2015
Rear KONI Yellows in rear, with TEIN springs, mid-2015
0 2019/03/29 19:59:40
Installing the front KONI Yellow struts, early 2019
Installing the front KONI Yellow struts, early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:41
Using spring-compressors rented from AutoZone to remove the springs from the struts, early 2019
Using spring-compressors rented from AutoZone to remove the springs from the struts, early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:43
Before any suspension work (circa early 2014), and still with the super-thin tires the previous owner had installed (I'm not a fan of the lifted monster-truck look on sports cars)
Before any suspension work (circa early 2014), and still with the super-thin tires the previous owner had installed (I'm not a fan of the lifted monster-truck look on sports cars)
0 2019/03/29 19:59:44
Front KONI Yellows installed with TEIN springs, early 2019
Front KONI Yellows installed with TEIN springs, early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:45
After suspension work and new tires - circa early 2019
After suspension work and new tires - circa early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:46
Front with 265/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
Front with 265/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:47
Rear with 275/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
Rear with 275/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:49
Rear isometric view after new suspension and tires - circa early 2019
Rear isometric view after new suspension and tires - circa early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:50
Front with 265/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
Front with 265/40/18 tires and TEIN/KONI suspension - circa early 2019
0 2019/03/29 19:59:51
0 2019/03/31 19:42:06
0 2019/03/31 19:42:07
0 2019/03/31 19:42:09
0 2019/03/31 19:42:10
0 2019/03/31 19:42:12
Got my Bennett Built aluminum coolant tank setup! Had to buy separate caps but that's fine, I am liking the square ACDelco caps I found online!
Got my Bennett Built aluminum coolant tank setup! Had to buy separate caps but that's fine, I am liking the square ACDelco caps I found online!
0 2019/03/31 20:36:41
I had previously cut my gaskets from the brown Karropak paper-like gasket material, but I started to think that it was too thin - so I ordered some 1/16" Viton sheet and used a silver marker to trace the previous gaskets, and a scalpel to cut out some thicker ones.
I had previously cut my gaskets from the brown Karropak paper-like gasket material, but I started to think that it was too thin - so I ordered some 1/16" Viton sheet and used a silver marker to trace the previous gaskets, and a scalpel to cut out some thicker ones.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:42
The new gauge material on the left is almost exactly the same thickness as the older (and very fried, torn up) original Pettit gasket material. I think it'll work smashingly.
The new gauge material on the left is almost exactly the same thickness as the older (and very fried, torn up) original Pettit gasket material. I think it'll work smashingly.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:44
This is the exact nomenclature of the Viton gasket sheeting, if anyone is needing to make some gaskets (evidently the Pettit originals rarely survive more than one installation due to engine heat).
This is the exact nomenclature of the Viton gasket sheeting, if anyone is needing to make some gaskets (evidently the Pettit originals rarely survive more than one installation due to engine heat).
0 2019/03/31 20:36:45
I got my LRB Speed aluminum intake tray! Apparently I've gotta bend it into shape myself though...
I got my LRB Speed aluminum intake tray! Apparently I've gotta bend it into shape myself though...
0 2019/03/31 20:36:46
Lots of silicone tubing for vacuum hoses, oil return, coolant, etc.
Lots of silicone tubing for vacuum hoses, oil return, coolant, etc.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:47
And here it is, mocked up on my dead engine!
And here it is, mocked up on my dead engine!
0 2019/03/31 20:36:48
Front angle! I also replaced the black hump-hose and black BOV tubing with blue versions.
Front angle! I also replaced the black hump-hose and black BOV tubing with blue versions.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:50
Passenger side angle!
Passenger side angle!
0 2019/03/31 20:36:51
Drivers side angle!
Drivers side angle!
0 2019/03/31 20:36:53
I also received my M8 12mm aluminum spacer for the water-pump mounting bracket! I have two extras if someone needs one.
I also received my M8 12mm aluminum spacer for the water-pump mounting bracket! I have two extras if someone needs one.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:54
Spacer fits perfectly on an M8 stud, and seems like it will be the right width with the water pump installed. That M8 hex-head bolt you see here is a temporary mount I just found in my garage; the real 150mm M8 double-ended stud (just like the original from the Pettit kit) is coming in the mail in a week or so. I had to order two, so if anyone needs an extra one it's up for grabs as I won't need a second one.
Spacer fits perfectly on an M8 stud, and seems like it will be the right width with the water pump installed. That M8 hex-head bolt you see here is a temporary mount I just found in my garage; the real 150mm M8 double-ended stud (just like the original from the Pettit kit) is coming in the mail in a week or so. I had to order two, so if anyone needs an extra one it's up for grabs as I won't need a second one.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:55
The included flow diagram
The included flow diagram
0 2019/03/31 20:36:56
Is this correct? Can someone verify if I've got the flow direction right on this or tell me if I put it on backwards somehow?
Is this correct? Can someone verify if I've got the flow direction right on this or tell me if I put it on backwards somehow?
0 2019/03/31 20:36:57
I got my TiAL blow-off valve! Came with the 1" flanges as well.
I got my TiAL blow-off valve! Came with the 1" flanges as well.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:58
Holy crap this thing is enormous! It barely fits! Also, it turns out I did have the second-generation upgraded aluminum Pettit BOV instead of the crappy first-gen plastic one, but oh well.
Holy crap this thing is enormous! It barely fits! Also, it turns out I did have the second-generation upgraded aluminum Pettit BOV instead of the crappy first-gen plastic one, but oh well.
0 2019/03/31 20:36:59
Additionally, I completed the paint job on the kit by finishing the UIM. Once I'd cut away the masked areas to expose the silver lettering, I coated it with several layers of gloss clear-coat high-temp engine enamel for longevity/durability.
Additionally, I completed the paint job on the kit by finishing the UIM. Once I'd cut away the masked areas to expose the silver lettering, I coated it with several layers of gloss clear-coat high-temp engine enamel for longevity/durability.
0 2019/03/31 20:37:00
And here it is, mocked up on my dead engine!
And here it is, mocked up on my dead engine!
0 2019/03/31 21:22:44
Front angle! I also replaced the black hump-hose and black BOV tubing with blue versions.
Front angle! I also replaced the black hump-hose and black BOV tubing with blue versions.
0 2019/03/31 21:22:46
Passenger side angle!
Passenger side angle!
0 2019/03/31 21:22:48
So yeah - busy/productive couple of weeks! I don't know when I will actually get this sucker installed, but the time is drawing near for sure and I'm getting excited! I think I've got most of it figured out at this point, except for the wiring situation - that's the only thing that's gonna throw me. And I still need a supercharger base-tune as well. Gotta figure that out before starting as well.
So yeah - busy/productive couple of weeks! I don't know when I will actually get this sucker installed, but the time is drawing near for sure and I'm getting excited! I think I've got most of it figured out at this point, except for the wiring situation - that's the only thing that's gonna throw me. And I still need a supercharger base-tune as well. Gotta figure that out before starting as well.
0 2019/03/31 21:22:50