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Old 03-16-2012, 12:55 PM
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Who's getting the cheater suspension?

I've rode with Gavin in his GT3RS on this suspension....simply amazing stuff!
Old 03-16-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FLA997
This is torture.
It will be worth it, trust me on this one!
Old 03-16-2012, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Snowboarder54
It will be worth it, trust me on this one!
I'm sure it will be! When it leaves SW, its only half way thru its journey though...... probably going to spend a couple months at Orbit getting caged, stripped, and God knows what other kitchen sink items.
Old 03-17-2012, 12:30 AM
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This is gonna get good...
Old 03-19-2012, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by FLA997
I'm sure it will be! When it leaves SW, its only half way thru its journey though...... probably going to spend a couple months at Orbit getting caged, stripped, and God knows what other kitchen sink items.
I will be really looking forward to that part too man I think the kitchen sink isn't worthy lol
Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
This is gonna get good...
It will I promise!
Originally Posted by Snowboarder54
It will be worth it, trust me on this one!
Hehe
Originally Posted by mdrums
Who's getting the cheater suspension?

I've rode with Gavin in his GT3RS on this suspension....simply amazing stuff!
I need to as well!
Originally Posted by Larry Cable
Alex pls post pictures of the LWFW and LSD prior to install ... would like to see a side-by-side
Will do sir!
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+1!!!!!!!!!
Need more, need more, need more!!!
Coming I promise
Originally Posted by FLA997
This is torture.
Roger that!
Old 03-27-2012, 12:17 AM
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Old 03-27-2012, 02:21 AM
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Will post more tomorrow Engine is all apart and being cleaned
Old 03-27-2012, 08:54 AM
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Amasing stuff Alex!!
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And now with everything right down to the crank as the next phase is basically cleaning those engine parts and a few things for those heads (more on that later).

More removal:



Out come those factory cam shafts:


And down to those lovely titanium rods. Incidentally we will be replacing those expensive rod bolts and bearings:



The stock 3.6L pistons:


And now let's split that case:


After a few cycles in the parts washer one side looks like this:


And those other dirty pieces are now clean (ready for assembly):
Old 03-27-2012, 07:55 PM
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Well, at least no rodents were found inside the case.
Old 03-31-2012, 01:21 AM
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is that excessive wear on the intermediate shaft bearing?
Old 04-03-2012, 06:47 PM
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With all of the engine parts having been cleaned in the parts washer and with some elbow grease assembly can begin with all new parts...

First step is the case along with new bearings:


The crank is also assembled with the rods that have new rod bolts and bearings etc..


In goes the crank assembly along with the oil pump and chains:



New seals everywhere of course...


And the other side of the case goes on along with the studs:


Getting there!


Other side:


Meanwhile the heads are ready with stronger valve guides as well:


Assembling the pistons and rings...


Two of the three liners are also in along with the pistons:

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Old 04-04-2012, 12:07 AM
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This brings back old memories! just got home from 200 miles of fun in mine today.
Old 04-04-2012, 10:36 AM
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i just read you guy's article in european car - awesome stuff!
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Aha... now we're starting to look like an engine in here:


From the side...


Setting up the timing blocks for cam timing:




Expanding by the hour...



And now the wiring harness and other auxiliary stuff:


Pulleys and then some...


Intake manifold back on...


The oil tank:


Meanwhile our friends at Gaurd have beefed up the LSD unit:


Ready to go back into the transmission:


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