Andy's CR PFAB Turbo Build...so it begins.
#251
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Some more impromptu pics from this weekend.
The Hondata Flashpro bluetooth display on my phone is perfect. Its live display eliminates the need for cluttered gauges on the dash. Although Ive kept the boost gauge since I like it!
The Hondata Flashpro bluetooth display on my phone is perfect. Its live display eliminates the need for cluttered gauges on the dash. Although Ive kept the boost gauge since I like it!
#252
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Hey guys so here is the fun (or aggravating) part about building cars. There's no such thing as something being simple. And when it is, it's a damn celebration since anything rarely is (life lesson here boys). For example, i blew off my wastegate dumptube bouncing off the rev limiter in 1st [pic1]. Pulled over, picked it up off the middle of the street on la cienega, then took it to dave at @importautopros to get it welded up beautifully
#253
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Damn! Haven't posted here since Dec 2018. Well, I still have the car running on pretty much the same parts as where I had left off. Yesterday I got my Exedy twin clutch I bought from Art of Attack put in by moses (nalgas_de_fierro). Clutch pedal feel falls somewhere between stock and ACT pressure plates. The point in which it grabs is about half way up and the window is small. I will put approx 500miles on it before giving it full throttle. Shifts between gears is smooth and is very easy to drive on.
Sometime in 2019 I also changed out my radiator fan to a Spal extreme 12" fan with a custom shroud. The Blox slim fan was not cutting it. My car would overheat sitting in traffic. Surprisingly the new fan fixed the overheating issue all together. On a side note, my fuel gauge and power steering got damaged from my battery terminals shorting out on the frame of the car where it connects to the kill switch. I even wrote in a previous post and agreed with a suggestion from a member that I should protect any exposed wire and failed here. So those issues need to be fixed at some point. Anyway, still tooting around town in my boosted S. It's been a pretty trouble-free time since Dec 2018. Some pictures below of the Spal fan and new clutch.
Sometime in 2019 I also changed out my radiator fan to a Spal extreme 12" fan with a custom shroud. The Blox slim fan was not cutting it. My car would overheat sitting in traffic. Surprisingly the new fan fixed the overheating issue all together. On a side note, my fuel gauge and power steering got damaged from my battery terminals shorting out on the frame of the car where it connects to the kill switch. I even wrote in a previous post and agreed with a suggestion from a member that I should protect any exposed wire and failed here. So those issues need to be fixed at some point. Anyway, still tooting around town in my boosted S. It's been a pretty trouble-free time since Dec 2018. Some pictures below of the Spal fan and new clutch.
#254
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Well its January 2023. I started this thread in November 2016. Holy shit, it's been 7 years already. I'm bored at work, remembered I had this build thread and thought I drop an update for those still subscribed. The turbo build is more or less the same. It's been super reliable since my last post in August 2020. No hot part failures, just routine maintenance and taking care of little issues here and there. Out of all things, my power steering is acting up. It has a mind of its own and operates just fine some days and acts up and completely shuts off other days. I have a feeling its my alternator going bad. May have to source a refurbished Denso alternator. I think oem Honda ones are disontinued now. As for the turbo related parts, I've had to replace my Koyo radiator due to the plastic mounting zipties that hold the fan to the radiator damaging the radiator causing all sorts of coolant leaks. I'll post pictures of the new way I mounted the fan later when I take them. I also replaced my spark plugs and original coilpacks. Also added a toyota supra pcv valve replacing the oem one for better operation under boost. I used to run that line straight to a catch can with the valve removed however I noticed a tan color sludge building up on the underside of my oil cap and dip stick. My guess is the E85 vapors was mixing with oil causing contamination trapping the transformed oil/fuel mixture in the head. I figured introducing vacuum back into the engine was a good idea to draw out any fuel vapors floating around inside the engine. Oh yea, speaking of these changes, I also added a Balladesport oil cap with a -10AN bung to run to the catch can. I'll post pictures of this setup later too. Anyway, all in all, everythings good. 500whp under the pedal whenever I need it without any headaches. Feels good. Drive her just about every day. Just hit 90k miles too.
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SmokeyGatto (01-19-2023)
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Hello,,,
welcome back.. i know the feeling.. i posted my build thread back in 2015,,, and here i am still working on it doing small things.. Glad to see she is up and running with no issues.. post up some pics
welcome back.. i know the feeling.. i posted my build thread back in 2015,,, and here i am still working on it doing small things.. Glad to see she is up and running with no issues.. post up some pics
#256
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Here's some pics:
Custom aluminum L-brackets. There's one more at the bottom.
Sideview
Balladesports vented oil cap
To schmuckbuilt coolant/oil catch can
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