VSM ITR build 01-0388

[coolhandluke]

Which Endless BBK are you running? Another user here has questions on brake pads:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=961

[Insidiouseg6]

Which Endless BBK are you running? Another user here has questions on brake pads:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=961

replied with the info he needed

What is left after the battery is hooked up and tires are mounted?

It's still a bit of work to have a street drivable car.
Here's a quick list:

Engine swap (possibly this weekend)
Get a window guy to install front and rear windows
Bleed brakes and clutch
Get exhaust welded
Get alignment/ corner balance
Smog
Get car re tuned

Things I want but don't technically need to drive:
Spoon lip
Splitter setup for track bumper
Send K pro to get upgraded to V4
Buy a tucked engine harness (currently using OE I reloomed)
Install alarm system

[Insidiouseg6]

Got the tires mounted! Rolled heR out to catch some sun while I swapped the supercharger oil and belt on my daily CRZ!






Hoping to swap the engine in over the weekend. Will update If I do

[Nick MC]

Beautiful! Keep up the momentum!

[Insidiouseg6]

Beautiful! Keep up the momentum!

Thanks man! Kept the momentum going and got the engine bolted in yesterday.

Gave the engine a good cleaning before installing



Raised car high enough to slide engine under


Motor in! Also installed the new valve cover




Next I plan on ordering a few AN fittings I need to get the fuel setup done as well as the power steering loop with reservoir. Also gotta replace the right rear Caliper which seems to have an issue with the internal mechanism that is needed for applying the E-brake.

[coolhandluke]

Those final shots are calendar worthy. I'm thrilled to see the motor in and the car rolling. It won't be long now.

[PeteTheCarFreak]

The engine looks fantastic, good colors chosen

[Insidiouseg6]

Got a few more updates...
Replaced the old compliance bushings for a set of PCI Spherical bushings.






Ran the Earl's clutch line and added a couple of P clamps to route it

[Insidiouseg6]

Mounted the radiator, reservoir and added a new Mugen Cap. Still need to give it a little polish.






Made some radiator mounts but the grommets I ordered came in orange instead of black. Gonna have to check with the supplier to get black. Made them out of some random brackets I had laying around.

[coolhandluke]

What is the logic behind the traction bar with the spherical front lower compliance pieces? I previously ran a Full-Race traction bar to assist with hard braking on track. I switched to Kingpin front lower compliance bushings and was able to drop the traction bars to cut weight and improve street comfort.