boxkita Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 That's a headache for another day. I talked with Surgeline about coming down in May for the dyno tune, so that means I have to have the new motor in and broken in soon. Lots of work to do and finding the time with work and a 4 month old is a challenge. I'll get it though. Wrenching is great therapy after a long day working/daddy day care. With careful conservation of time, you can get the breakin done in a week. If you like, I can help you since you are short on time... Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I might have to consider it! White wagon is a downpipe, battery, and intercooler away from firing. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 awesome! I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Car is up and running. Drives great with no issues. Should be many miles of happy motoring. I will enjoy it while I get the IAG motor put together for the RBP wagon. The twins Sarah and Sheila. One month apart on build dates. Edited January 21, 2017 by Gex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Got the heads pulled from the SWP wagons old motor and was finally able to see what really caused low compression in its cylinder #2. Turns out an exhaust valve had imploded. The bottom end looked fantastic and I was able to find the missing chunk of exhaust valve intact with no damage to the piston or cylinder wall. I credit this failure to 4 things that all led to the weakening of this valve. 1. The Original owner had changed the cylinder two fuel injector to an aftermarket redrilled unit when really the fuel damper on the rail was leaking and broken. 2. The car was running an OTS stage 2 cobb map from a accessport v1(hence the carbon build on the pistons from running rich). 3. The use of 1 step colder plugs vs stock heat range. 4. PO put on a Grimmspeed AOS 4K miles prior to valve smash, I can't help but think this had some consequences as every car I have ever seen use this AOS has had engine failure. Pics Heads go to the machine shop next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 The recipe for a reliable 400 whp build. Planning for mounting the IAG AOS tonight. White wagon got Boxkitas old engine cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) *smacks self in face* you don't need a white wagon. but I want another so bad I'm really excited to see where the IAG block gets you. You work fast Edited February 5, 2017 by derp I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 It drives really nice! I can't wait to give it a nice 3 step polish, pop the raijin wheels on and take it for a photo shoot. Supposed to snow here tomorrow so I'm excited to try out it's Michelin Primacy Alpine snow tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 My buddy's STi with a 20G that got tuned at PIA right before you did with the 1.5xtr and he just did an IAG block and got tuned yesterday and hit the magic 400 at 22psi. Definitely looking forward to what you wagon puts down. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Did PIA do his retune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Yeah he had it done yesterday. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It drives really nice! I can't wait to give it a nice 3 step polish, pop the raijin wheels on and take it for a photo shoot. Supposed to snow here tomorrow so I'm excited to try out it's Michelin Primacy Alpine snow tires. In the right light, SWP photographs absolutely beautifully. http://i.imgur.com/UMyiQRb.jpg I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Some shots of the RBP wagon from a car cruise last year. Turned out nice! Photo cred Alex Kwanten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 and one more of the SWP wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Great shot with the Citroen (on bags yo!). LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 hi I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Making progress. Got the new motor in today. Also mounted up the Raijins on the SWP wagon. Look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Sigh.... so pretty. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Got to drive both wagons today. It was great to drive the RBP wagon again. I desperately missed the rumble from the Magnaflow. The new IAG short block runs very well. Really happy with how it turned out so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Switched out the Magnaflow sedan exhaust for a GReddy SP2 wagon fitment. Also ditched the AVO Silicon inlet for an AP hard inlet and the momo wheel for a DAMD round wheel. Still love this wagon! It goes back on the dyno Nov 4th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Steering wheel looks great! As do the wheels. If I'm honest, the way yours look is why I bought mine. How does the new exhaust sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 It's way too quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyKid5 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 It's way too quiet! I'm curious to hear yours and see how it sounds compared to mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Your wagon is looking great, Gex! LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Great looking wagon and great mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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