Chief Slapah0's Official Progress Thread! (99 GS-R)

chief_SLAPAH0

Jeff
So, I decided that my proress thread should be separate from my intro thread, so here we go. I'm putting the thread in this forum, if it needs to be moved then go ahead.

I bought my teggy back in May of '09. Completely stock, for the most part, DC2 with 80k miles on it for $5000. This progress thread is going to start in the middle of my build, since I've done a lot since I bought her and I just recently joined CI in August.

What I have already done...

Motor/Performance:
Exedy clutch
7 lb. flywheel
short throw
ngk plugs and wires
no-name catback (on car when i bought it, sounds like can of pissed off bumble bees)
no-name autozone air filter (also on car when i bought it, will go soon as well)
type-r valve cover
dc sports strut bar

wheels/suspension/braking:
15" no-name knock-off's (these were my winter wheels for my old ek, they're not staying on)
skunk2 pro s coilovers
skunk2 front and rear camber
skunk2 adjustable ca's on front
blox lca's on rear
slotted discs all the way around

body:
full type-r front-end conversion, breakdown...
type-r front bumper cover
type-r hood
type-r headlamps (non-HID)
type-r fenders w/ working amber sidemarkers
type-r doors
type-r side views
type-r tails
type-r cf wing
rear tow-hook

Interior:
type-r shift boot
sony xplod head unit
polk speakers all the way around
c-pillar bar
 

chief_SLAPAH0

Jeff
As some of you know, I am currently rebuilding the motor. It will be an N/A GS-R build. Therefore, that is where the "progress" in this progress thread will begin.

None of these parts are in yet, other than the head, but here is what I ordered or will be ordering in the next few weeks. Some of these parts are different than what I mentioned I was using before, but this is the definate list. Close to $4000 will be spent/has been spent on these parts alone. All parts are brand new, I don't put used parts on my or any motor.

Spare P72 head -- $175
Wiseco Pistons (12.5:1, 81.5 mm)
Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts -- $755 (package with pistons and rods)
Crower Stage 3 N/A Camshafts -- $464
Crower Titanium Valve Springs & Retainers -- $366
SRR Adjustable Cam Gears -- $150
KMS High-Compression Valves -- $271
KMS Silicone Bronze Valve Guides -- $87
ACL Racing Bearings Kit -- $125
Blox Cam Seal -- $16
ARP Head Stud Kit -- $120
ARP Main Stud Kit -- $90
RMF Narrow Style Header -- $445
Injen Cold Air Intake -- $255
CXRacing Radiator & Slim Fan -- $100
Gates Racing Radiator Hoses -- $45
OEM Water Pump & Timing Belt -- $132
Cometic Head Gasket -- $83
OEM Oil Pan Gasket -- $28


This thread will be updated frequently, with every mod/update being posted. Pics will begin as soon as the first part arrives at my door. If there are any pics of something that's already been done that you want to see now, just ask me.
 
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BigMac88

Fat guy in a little 'teg
Cool man! How do you like that 7 lb flywheel? lol
 


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