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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
My turbo isn't good enough for 400 whp. But if jeff will tune it for that, I don't mind.

Good god, I think I need a top mount the next time I tear things apart after seeing that dyno graph in the other thread...



Car looks good!
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Amazing looking build! I can't wait to see this in person next month!
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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****, this thread makes me wanna pull mine out and rebuild it just for the experience Looks good man, did you replace the OMP lines after all?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:55 AM
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More pics plz..... u need any photographers while u doing ur work? khehehez
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:09 AM
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Thanks guys!

I did not replace the OMP lines this time, but I do plan on making some custom ones next time. I really do not like the look of these plastic lines.

As for pics... it's quite hard sometimes since I don't usually like to stop the work to take pics.

Here's one of the new engine awaiting the install



An empty engine bay

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Here we go!

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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:14 AM
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very sexy
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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very sexy indeed
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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ngo's next trick, is to wire tuck all this!
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Looks amazing Danny!
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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looking very nice
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
ngo's next trick, it to wire tuck all this!
thats a nice chellenge... and look like its gonna be a pain in his ***.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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That main engine harness is a pita to even make look decent. I spent two days just trying to figure out what to do with it,... to no avail...

I was tempted to hack away at it and do a full tuck, but I realize that I should probably make sure the car runs properly after this instead of possibly creating more problems. I will eventually get a spare engine harness and hack away at that.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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just threw the harness on... it's not pretty anymore....
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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I havnt seen anyone tackle the rats nest on a rx-8 before.. on fc's and fd's I have seen it done. I like to see it done
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
just threw the harness on... it's not pretty anymore....
man nothin can make that engine not look pretty.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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updates?
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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That beast is just gleaming in the center of the rx-8 body....
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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haha, update time!

As I expected, all these added items on top of the engine really hides it from glory. Kinda sad but also a relief in that the harness isn't exactly how I would like it, but its pretty hidden from view in most angles.

The engine will be ready to start soon as I take care of a few things. Anyone have any First Start Methods or Tips?

As it stands now. Will probably redo the IC outlet piping for less bends before dyno day if I can. I would still prefer a new IC with a top outlet though.

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I was able to tuck the harness to the PCM box lower and out of the way.

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You can see a little bit of the masterpiece from the driver's side

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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very sexy . I have the same dipstick end - there the similarity ends heh .
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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damn that looks KILLER!
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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great build so far! you are doing a great job
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Looks great NGO...
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
damn that looks KILLER!
Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom
great build so far! you are doing a great job
Originally Posted by Rotr8
Looks great NGO...
Thanks guys!

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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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she's alive???
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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damn looking good as hell
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