VSM ITR build 01-0388

[Insidiouseg6]

Block has finally arrived, 7 months later and it still wasn’t complete with what I ordered. I opened the package only to find that the modded PRB oil pump was missing. Note to anyone out there, KMOD Performance has terrible wait times (was supposed to be a 6 week turnaround) and customer service. Save the headache and go elsewhere.

[PeteTheCarFreak]

Damn, that's a bummer. At least your new bottom end looks awesome!!

[coolhandluke]

Ouch! I'm getting flashbacks to my 10mo wait from Rocket Motorsports for my headwork in 2008. I really hate to hear about all the trouble.

I hope the modified pump is a quicker turn around. I recently learned I could no longer recommend a local engine builder, so our options are getting slim. King Motorsports is likely who I'll go with if/when.

[Insidiouseg6]

Ouch! I'm getting flashbacks to my 10mo wait from Rocket Motorsports for my headwork in 2008. I really hate to hear about all the trouble.

I hope the modified pump is a quicker turn around. I recently learned I could no longer recommend a local engine builder, so our options are getting slim. King Motorsports is likely who I'll go with if/when.

Yeah those situations suck, thankfully it's behind us now and the show must go on. Pump came in pretty quick




Also got the ARP studs installed and torqued down the head.




Came across a small set back as one of the rocker arm assemblies had the roller bearing go bad. Was able to order a set from the dealer so will have to wait for that to come in to get the timing done.

[Insidiouseg6]

More done on the K24/K20.

Replaced The bad rocker arm assembly


Lower chain guide installed


Timing done



Oil pan and timing cover on




Waiting on some backordered parts from Acura, will post progress when those are in.

[coolhandluke]

One piece at a time, you are making great progress towards getting this back on the road. I'll do what I can to lend a hand when it's ready.

[Insidiouseg6]

One piece at a time, you are making great progress towards getting this back on the road. I'll do what I can to lend a hand when it's ready.

Always appreciate you willing to lend a hand!

Did get a little more done tonight after work.
Flywheel and Clutch torqued on



Degreased the tranny and gave it a little cleaning.


Mated the transmission to Long block

[Insidiouseg6]

Back ordered parts arrived so those got installed.



Bolted up the engine! Should be up and running soon!

[JDMJNKY]

Looks great ninja! Should have sent the engine to us, just sayin.... LOL but wait time is the same most anywhere. Machine shops are backed up for days. I can t get subaru heads done for 6wks, so I went ahead and purchased then new at the dealer.

[Stin1]

Looks great, thank you for the inspiration.