MiketheDyke
My job is clean toilets
I love seeing vsm tegs! Can't wait for those updates 
I'm back! ..With another VSM DC4.
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MiketheDyke
My job is clean toilets
Btw, what's your job in the Army if you don't mind me asking?
Nevermind. It's in your name lol
Nevermind. It's in your name lol
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Army74D
gtavila_
Yessir. I am a 74d CBRN sergeant assigned to a CBRN Reconnaissance platoon, also assigned to an Urban Search & Rescue/ CST Team.
Army74D
gtavila_
Not sure if I already mentioned it.. But not long after picking the car up, I found out the pistons rings were done for. I was going through about a quart of oil every two weeks or so. As a matter of fact; halfway home from buying the car, We stopped at gas station after my girlfriend (who was following me) said I was blowing smoke out of the tail pipe. I checked the oil, and there was nothing on the dipstick. I was PISSED.
So about two months ago and after lots of money spent on quarts of oil, we finally made time to do my complete engine rebuild. I went with new OEM pistons and ACL bearings with all new gaskets/ seals. Everything was done properly from having the head resurfaced & hot tanked, to lapping of the valves and honing of the cylinder walls, etc.
Also bought a new ignition control module for my distributor, OEM fuel filter, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, NGK heat range 8 spark plugs, and golden eagle cam seals, OEM waterpump & timing belt.
My plans for the car are still set on running low boost on a small turbo setup. Due to the delay of having to rebuild the engine after finding out the hard way that even OLD people aren't quite HONEST people afterall, my turbo is gonna have to wait a little longer. But I'm not complaining.. I practically have a brand new, more reliable engine now.
**I took alot of pics but won't be posting them all.
As far as appearance, the only thing different is my fake mugen lip since I destroyed my ITR one while pushing my car aside after a break-down and the Enkei shoes.
So about two months ago and after lots of money spent on quarts of oil, we finally made time to do my complete engine rebuild. I went with new OEM pistons and ACL bearings with all new gaskets/ seals. Everything was done properly from having the head resurfaced & hot tanked, to lapping of the valves and honing of the cylinder walls, etc.
Also bought a new ignition control module for my distributor, OEM fuel filter, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, NGK heat range 8 spark plugs, and golden eagle cam seals, OEM waterpump & timing belt.
My plans for the car are still set on running low boost on a small turbo setup. Due to the delay of having to rebuild the engine after finding out the hard way that even OLD people aren't quite HONEST people afterall, my turbo is gonna have to wait a little longer. But I'm not complaining.. I practically have a brand new, more reliable engine now.
**I took alot of pics but won't be posting them all.
As far as appearance, the only thing different is my fake mugen lip since I destroyed my ITR one while pushing my car aside after a break-down and the Enkei shoes.
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Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
Sorry to hear that you got screwed on the engine on the one-hand, but on the other hand, it's good to see that you didn't give up on the car and you kept going with it. It looks great! Nice work.
Samurai_Blue
Yolo Whippin'
Sounds like you did a lot. I suggest running a standard plug if you haven't done much to need a colder plug. I run a heat range 7 which is standard for an ITR in my motor. That colder plug Might be doing more harm than good.
Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
*looks at the quote*
Hehe. Sorry. :smackself
Army74D
gtavila_
Thanks man. I was pissed, but at least I'm confident now that my engine will last me another 200k easily.
I keep running into new problems but fix them as soon as they pop up. Now I'm facing a busted radiator. Time to upgrade to all aluminum. :thumbs up
Lmfao yeee!
How am I doing more harm than good? ..Serious question. It's my first time NOT using a standard plug, and a few good (experienced) friends recommended going with the heat range 8 for me.
Thanks man. I should be picking up some RC 550cc injectors & resister box from a friend next paycheck. Then the turbo parts will start coming in. :twisted:
I'm actually lucky to have a good friend who works for a local machine shop and has been in the game for a long time. He helped me in doing all the shop work, without the shop but used alot of the shop tools. For a head resurface & hot tank alone.. They charge about $160. I paid $80.
I talked to a guy who had the same work done on his GSR through the same shop and was pushing over $3000k. I stayed under $1100k with parts, shop work and labor. 8)
You can find re-ring kits with ACL bearings on eBay for about $120 if you don't want to go the expensive OEM route.
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Army74D
gtavila_
So today's my birthday and what makes a better present than a car part? An expensive car part.
What's even better? +another car part.
My girl treated me to a Mishimoto full size radiator + blox slim fan.
Also some NGK spark plug wires since my old ones were beat to hell anyway.
I'm pretty fucking happy.
What's even better? +another car part.
My girl treated me to a Mishimoto full size radiator + blox slim fan.
Also some NGK spark plug wires since my old ones were beat to hell anyway.
I'm pretty fucking happy.
XslickwhitetegX
UKDM EXPERT
wow done alot of work sense last time i checked out your log, Love the love, combo of rims and vsm combo! Going to get jdm window visors? imo that would complete the exterior!
. :beer: HAPPY BDAY:beer:
. :beer: HAPPY BDAY:beer: