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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:01 am
by 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.

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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:46 am
by PeteTheCarFreak
Damn, that's a bummer. At least your new bottom end looks awesome!!

Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:45 pm
by 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.

Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:35 am
by Insidiouseg6
coolhandluke wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:45 pm 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 :beer:
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Also got the ARP studs installed and torqued down the head.
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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.
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:07 am
by Insidiouseg6
More done on the K24/K20.

Replaced The bad rocker arm assembly
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Lower chain guide installed
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Timing done
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Oil pan and timing cover on
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Waiting on some backordered parts from Acura, will post progress when those are in.

Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:34 am
by 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.

Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:28 am
by Insidiouseg6
coolhandluke wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:34 am 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! :beer:

Did get a little more done tonight after work.
Flywheel and Clutch torqued on
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Degreased the tranny and gave it a little cleaning.
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Mated the transmission to Long block
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:38 am
by Insidiouseg6
Back ordered parts arrived so those got installed.
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Bolted up the engine! Should be up and running soon!
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Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:28 pm
by 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. :cry:

Re: VSM ITR build 01-0388

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:01 pm
by Stin1
Looks great, thank you for the inspiration.