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After work progress: Last night I picked up parts from Sam at Crossover (Oil supply line, and turbo gaskets). Got the oil line installed this morning before work, but noticed the little protective rubber boot to my starter wire is missing... hmmm.... This evening after work I test-fitted...

Sweet build!

The next hurtle to overcome is the fabbing of a suitable internal wastegate bracket. I'm going to have to fab up additional support due to only one bolt hole being able to be attached to the turbo currently. I also had to make the bolt holes bigger to accommodate the turbo bolts:

BTW, I'll have some slightly used Pauter rods up for sale shortly!

About 10 years with no under piston squirters!

Thanks man. I made some more progress yesterday and today: Yesterday I bolted on the power steering pump, AC compressor, last of the belts, and the clutch line: Today I needed to get my upper water neck installed. The only problem was that the hole drilled for the Haltech (really GM)...

In an hour before work yesterday, I was able to drop the engine into the engine bay:

Looking for no less than 350-400 WHP, but will take it easy until I can get my trans-axle upgraded to take it.

Yes, reusing my currently installed (since 2005) Haltech E6X (for now).

Sidenote: Always make note of the location and orientation these brackets BEFORE you remove them so you know where they go when you reinstall. There are no references to them in the shop manual!

Updates: Rear of engine coming together, first belt installed: Engine is off of stand, and last freeze plug, rear main seal, and trans-axle metal gasket reinstalled. Fidanza Flywheel, ACT Z66-XTSS clutch, and trans-axle bolted on. Ready for drop-in to the bay! Oh, did I mention that...

Epic build in progress!! Much props. We haven't seen a build like this in a while up in the DFW.

Hmmm, I have a set of these I need to install....

Here is my solution to the sag: AAC Bumper Brackets

Man, I totally missed this post. Sam picked this turbo based on what I told him I wanted to see power-wise. I don't want to do anymore than 350 WHP, until my transaxle can take it, but this turbo can easily surpass this.

Here is the latest. Having to clean every part from the old block before installing on the new block is a definite time consumer.

Hey Jason, I still have the mid-pipe. Let me PM you my new number so we can discuss.

Thanks. Ordered.

Hello all, I'm looking to get the upper and lower timing belt covers in good condition. Please let me know if you have some available. Thanks!

This weekend, I got around to finally cleaning up the MSP MBSP I purchased. Amazing what some industrial-strength degreaser, an assortment of scrubbing brushes, a razor-blade scraping tool, and a dremmel can do. THAT PURPLE STUFF!!!!