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Well, if you use head bolts, you don't engage the threads as far down as they go. Dunno if the studs thread down further, but using a bottom tap hits those dark scary places. Oil driveshaft, oil pump and Arizona performance supply pipe, done. Oh- forgot: I also had my machine shop mill down...

Never a bad idea to clean the headstud threads...

Today's progress: Next up is to install the oil pump driveshaft, oil pump, oil pan & front timing cover.

Thanks. It's kind of a candy apple color from VHT. Had to order it because none of my local auto parts stores seemed to carry it.

So, I go to begin engine assembly today, and I realize that I can't really trust my old craftsman 1/2" drive torque wrench any more, as I had noticed that when I set it to like 40 ft-lbs, it would just keep torquing, and not click. So I didn't want to use it without having it calibrated first...

I don't think the engine is supposed to idle at stoich, I would expect it to be leaner than that. How is power output? I'm wondering if there's a possibility that one of your cams might be off a tooth on timing.

What he said. Not sure exactly what you mean by 'bang', but if it's a busted tranny mount or worn center support bearing, jabbing the throttle or letting off results in a 'clunk' in my experience.

LOL! By the time mine's up and running, there will no longer be fossil fuels. But i can always show up in my MR2.

I still have to put one more coat and then clearcoat, but here's just a quick glimpse of it: Primered: Painted ARP's test fitted Still have to install the oil driveshaft bearings tomorrow, before I can do any real construction. But now I have *almost* everything I need to turn it into a...

Then YOU hit me up if you need a hand too!

Loganville- not far. LMK if you need a second set of hands for anything. I'm currently in the engine build phase of my restoration.

LoL. Got the same Airguide for my 92 bumper.

Looks good with the new drop. Got the same wheels on my 88, though in gunmetal/ hyperblack. What part of Georgia? I'm in Lawrenceville. ps- never seen someone attempt to use the rain guards with the targa roof.

Big congrats dude.

I was waiting for someone to mention that. It looks like he might have taken the pic prior to installing the cap? I hope?

Sounds good so far. Good luck!

Ive never heard anyone say to NOT shim the pump, but i think i can be overshimmed. Ive also never heard of anyone completely tearing apart the pump, just taking the top cover Off and checking clearances as per the tsrm...and also a few guys have had their two gears moly coated To increase...

Either find an 89+ at the salvage yard, or better yet, have your own subframe reinforced. An 89+ can still crack.

Lol. Nice. But i'll keep it simple. Besides, i want to be able to go full power some times, as quietly as possible.. Even with the power penalty.

I bought a Borla for a rear unit, as it was reviewed as one of the quietest performance mufflers. It is a 3" to (2) 2.5" perforated tube design with stainless packing. I intend to also place a chambered Dynomax muffler at the mid position. I'm looking for a very quiet system, with a 3" cutout...