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OH right Sorry I'm slow Also it's been a while since I watched the movie last :thumbup:

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The car has been giving me lots of problems, all electrical I think. Given how crappy all the temporary wiring I did in the beginning just to get the car going was, I'm not surprised. The two serious issues: code 52 (knock sensor) and severe hesitation under acceleration once the engine was...

I bid super low on this and forgot about it, not really thinking I would win. No one else bid, so I did. "EVC" isn't all that descriptive to me, so I put some stickers on to remind me of the function of this device. Mounted in the glove box.

Not a lot going on lately. Put some shorter springs from an older Corona in the front, along with shocks from a 1968 Chevelle SS. Lower, but not dumped. Looks much better without the ridiculous wheel gap I had before Just had a nice Borla muffler installed, plus new tips for a little...

Thanks! I cleaned the wheels and tires today, much improved. Small update today, I found a permanent home for the check engine light. Previously I had it tucked next to the aftermarket gauges, and it was blue. The unused pull-switch ports are the obvious spot, and the 1/2" light I bought...

Not much to update lately, mostly just enjoying driving around when I can. The car has been running really well, and feels fast. Just yesterday though, the idle suddenly stuck at 1500rpm. I tapped on the Idle Speed Control Valve and the idle settled down to 950rpm, so that's likely the...

Loud fuel pump solved! I had bought a roll of sound deadening off Amazon a few weeks ago. Had intended to use it in the front, but that changed real quick after hearing the fuel pump. Step one, clean Step two, apply. I borrowed my wife's hairdryer to heat the metal and insulating...

Fuel pump upgrade done! Got the fittings, plumbed in the Nismo adjustable fuel pressure regulator, and set the pressure to 38psi. The pump is LOUD Going to have to do something about that. Also done is the intercooler upgrade! The tiny, Mazdaspeed MX-5 factory intercooler is out and...

Onwards with the fuel upgrades. Today, the pump. The little Bosch pump I got off eBay for $40 isn't enough for the new turbo engine. So I ponied up for a Bosch 044 and threw it in a few weeks back. Super loud! Plus, the fuel pressure shot up to 50psi as the pump totally overwhelmed the...

Small update today, cleaning up the engine bay Sourced a factory PCV metal pipe so I could route the hoses properly. Doing so cleaned up the engine bay quite a bit. Also, installed a Nismo adjustable fuel pressure regulator. I've had this thing sitting in my parts bin since when I had my S14...

Crap video I know, but just out having some fun. Car isn't too loud which I like. http://youtu.be/7d7tx-aO1Cc

Thanks all the for the compliments and encouragements. Still so much work to do! Had some set backs lately, but getting the car sorted out bit by bit. Took the car out for a drive today, and nothing went wrong! This must be what the Twilight Zone is like....

The car has had a bad vibration approaching 40mph that kept me from doing anything but scooting around town at low speeds. My prime suspect was the center support bearing. The old one was completely rotten. But you can't just run out and buy a replacement for this car. So I started looking...

Ladies and Gentlemen, this saga has reached another milestone! The turbo conversion engine ran today, and I got to drive the car! I fixed the water leak. I fixed the oil leak. The new throttle position sensor did the trick, and the engine ran smoothly. Here is the engine bay as it is...

New turbo outlet installed. The difference between the stock and aftermarket is pretty huge. New TPS in. All the others I've been trying to get work, I was having a really hard time adjusting to proper resistance specs. The new one was super easy to set. Hopefully that means my drivability...

New parts! HKS air filter Brand new OEM throttle position sensor, hoping this cures the severe lurching and hesitation the car has at part throttle And a new boost gauge. A few intake backfires ruined the old gauge. The needle is upside down! The rain ought to clear this weekend so I...

Pulled the cams out fearing something awful like some valve keepers had let go. Turns out whoever put this head together forgot a shim. I couldn't find it anywhere in the head. Nothing appeared to be damaged or scored, so I pulled a shim out of the old cyl head I have in storage and threw it...

Fixed the ticking noise. One of the valves was missing a shim. Couldn't find it in the cylinder head, so who ever "rebuilt" this head forgot to put it in! I scrutinized the cam lobe and bucket for damage, and nothing was obvious to the eye. So I pulled a shim out of the old cylinder head...