First a note of thanks:
Before I get started, I'd really like to highlight the service I've received from Ken at ProtegeGarage.com for all the awesome help and support he's provided over the last couple weeks. He has been patient as I've researched the issue, asked for his help and advice, and changed my (rather large) order multiple times. If you guys need stuff for your protege, start with him, you won't be disappointed. I've purchased 440cc injectors, high-flow fuel pump, Tokico Illuminas and more from him in the past.
On with the show:
Hello all, if some of you have been around long enough, you may remember my thread on installation of the MAM Street Sleeper kit (pre-tubular manifold).
I've been boosted ever since and loving my car as I've modded the suspension, engine mounts, and more to increase performance. A month ago, just short of 110k miles, my rod bearings and main bearing started knocking around in the block, so after I tore it down to the block, (swapping all belts and gaskets along the way) and diagnosed the problem, I've done some hunting, and with the massive help of Ken at ProtegeGarage.com, I'm now going to perform these upgrades:
-1.8L replaced with 2.0L built block (forged rods/pistons, performance rings & bearings in a brand new block)
-SteedSpeed.com manifold to replace my cracked and POS manifold from MAM
-That requires a new turbo housing for my GT28RS with a T3 flange (mine is T25) (from ATP Turbo)
-and a new V-band Wastegate (38mm Tial from ATP Turbo)
-and a new downpipe (Speed Circuit)
-new Spec Stage 2+ clutch
-AWR Racing powdercoated oil pan with oil return bung
I'll be doing the work myself since all I have to do is swap out the block. I already have a Haltech E6X so I don't have to worry about swapping the ECU, and I'm already running 2.0 coils with Knology Hotwires.
This thread will be for posting my progress and eventual tuning and dyno runs. I'm going to stick with my current 7psi until I get everything situated, then I'll start turning it up.
I'll be posting photos and status updates along the way, starting with pictures Ken is taking of the block he's preparing.
Before I get started, I'd really like to highlight the service I've received from Ken at ProtegeGarage.com for all the awesome help and support he's provided over the last couple weeks. He has been patient as I've researched the issue, asked for his help and advice, and changed my (rather large) order multiple times. If you guys need stuff for your protege, start with him, you won't be disappointed. I've purchased 440cc injectors, high-flow fuel pump, Tokico Illuminas and more from him in the past.
On with the show:
Hello all, if some of you have been around long enough, you may remember my thread on installation of the MAM Street Sleeper kit (pre-tubular manifold).
I've been boosted ever since and loving my car as I've modded the suspension, engine mounts, and more to increase performance. A month ago, just short of 110k miles, my rod bearings and main bearing started knocking around in the block, so after I tore it down to the block, (swapping all belts and gaskets along the way) and diagnosed the problem, I've done some hunting, and with the massive help of Ken at ProtegeGarage.com, I'm now going to perform these upgrades:
-1.8L replaced with 2.0L built block (forged rods/pistons, performance rings & bearings in a brand new block)
-SteedSpeed.com manifold to replace my cracked and POS manifold from MAM
-That requires a new turbo housing for my GT28RS with a T3 flange (mine is T25) (from ATP Turbo)
-and a new V-band Wastegate (38mm Tial from ATP Turbo)
-and a new downpipe (Speed Circuit)
-new Spec Stage 2+ clutch
-AWR Racing powdercoated oil pan with oil return bung
I'll be doing the work myself since all I have to do is swap out the block. I already have a Haltech E6X so I don't have to worry about swapping the ECU, and I'm already running 2.0 coils with Knology Hotwires.
This thread will be for posting my progress and eventual tuning and dyno runs. I'm going to stick with my current 7psi until I get everything situated, then I'll start turning it up.
I'll be posting photos and status updates along the way, starting with pictures Ken is taking of the block he's preparing.
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