reese.leblanc |
04-08-2010 10:08 PM |
OK. First update in a year... My TII motor blew the coolant seals and I had to get another motor. I decided to make an upgrade instead of just getting another TII motor. After a mild fiasco with the engine supplier, I present to you, my new 13B-RE.
I still have a few things left to do, including putting my 60-1 in, getting a new downpipe fabbed, new radiator hoses, etc. but here we go...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/...0dbb0a6e_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/...f5878ab4_b.jpg
The RE swap started as a simple drop in. It quickly escalated by us saying, "while it's out, let's do this..." :) In short order, we cut out the stock radiator mounts, fabbed up brackets for the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler, rewrapped the wiring harness, made a new brake line, upgraded to a 929 master cylinder and booster, and powder coated a bunch of stuff.
So far, I'm pretty happy. I hope to do some tuning soon and looking at the coolant/intake temps. Hopefully, in the semi near future, I will have the car repainted and a new top installed.
Opinions welcome!
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