Naomi: Can't keep a good bitch down!

[Sharingan 19]

Each time I work on something I think about starting a build thread, but it seems like such a daunting task to document how i got to this point. Nonetheless it will only become more difficult, so I might as well start now....

I purchased this Naomi bone stock with 101k plain as plain can be...





First Mod... (actually it was a Personal steering wheel, but no pics of that)


Second Mod...

[diabolical1]

sweet Jesus ... that thing is clean!

[Sharingan 19]

Originally Posted by diabolical1

sweet Jesus ... that thing is clean!

thanks.


Despite appearing 100% stock for some reason this car had a walbro 255 installed. While this sounds cool, it is not on an otherwise stock car, and tends to cause hot start problems, smoking on start up and excessive pump noise pretty much all the time. I removed the Walbro and installed an FD pump. Problem solved.

Unfortunately Naomi also came equipped with ABS, which even when working properly, leaves much to be desired. This particular unit however had some kind of malfunction and would groan and croak while stopped, and randomly loose pedal pressure...no bueno.

Since I was removing the ABS, I decided to remove emissions as well and install an S5 turbo and manifold while I was at it since the S4 had started smoking.

[Sharingan 19]

Got a chance to take her to the 1/8th mile which my brother (74' Chevy nova 350ci w/ a turbo 400) and friend (07' Honda Fit)




Not particularly impressive, but I beat the V8 running heads up, so that made my night. Of course he swore (still does actually) that if he had a manual trans and a posi he would walk me.....still waiting to find out on that one.

[Daedalus704]

Very clean find. Reminds me of the condition of mine when I found it. Luckily mine came with blue interior though. What's next for it?

[Sharingan 19]

Luckily? Was that a bargaining point for a lower price
Blue interior in a turbo is actually kinda cool because its rare and doesn't look bad when new, but it doesnt age as well as grey or black....then theres searching for replacement parts. Lets not even get started on that awful 70's red interior. I passed up a car that was in great shape because if I had to look at a red interior everyday I would want to drive it into a wall.

Whats next?...........

[Raksj04]

Is she running yet?

[Daedalus704]

Haha good point. The red interior is absolutely awful, I've seen a mint fb around my area that has red interior and only 70k on the odm. Due to the age and cleanliness of the car its acceptable in that case. As far as the blue in mine goes, I just keep the car covered up. It's being stored in the garage at the shop I work for right now. Normally my dd but for now I've got a Pettit engine, coilovers, and a vmount to work into it.

[Sharingan 19]

I was driving a 99 camry before this so for the first couple months Naomi felt like a race car......then reality set in as I chased a friend through the twisties in his miata and I was forced to come to terms with the fact that I was riding around on this.....

[Sharingan 19]

No worries, I found a great deal on a set of Ground Controls on Tociko Blues. Certainly not a raceworthy setup but damn sure better than what I had both in terms of performance and appearance.

My buddy and his "what do you mean I put on on upside down" face...


Preventing additional rust to the top hats


Massaging brake lines into place


A little closer than I was counting on......whatever we'll see if it rubs


and......DONE

[speedjunkie]

Looks good!

I have the blue interior in my TII as well, and it's almost all trashed...it's gonna suck restoring it lol.

[Daedalus704]

Shameless plug: I've got two blue door panels if you ever need them.

I've got a set of Tein Flex coilovers for mine. I'll be putting them on soon as my rear struts are ridiculous looking as well. Installed a few sets on customer's cars and they seem very good on the Subaru chassis I driven. Hopefully they'll work well on the FC. Also your buddy has the face of pure confusion lol I guess he thought the top hat would fit like a... top hat? Gotta keep the cars classy

[Sharingan 19]

Got tired of the transmission being louder than the exhaust, so I started looking for replacements. I like the idea of going single (less weight and all). I'd prefer right side exit, but that seems to be rather hard to find. Theres the Apexi N1 but the can just looks cheap, the gt spec is cool, but its on the wrong side.

Anyways the fc looks unbalanced w/o duals the bumper cutout looks lonely . Racing beat is quality, but expensive (and from ebay I've heard, heavy). Decisions decisions.

[WankelsRevenge]

Originally Posted by Sharingan 19

Got tired of the transmission being louder than the exhaust, so I started looking for replacements. I like the idea of going single (less weight and all). I'd prefer right side exit, but that seems to be rather hard to find. Theres the Apexi N1 but the can just looks cheap, the gt spec is cool, but its on the wrong side.

Anyways the fc looks unbalanced w/o duals the bumper cutout looks lonely . Racing beat is quality, but expensive (and from ebay I've heard, heavy). Decisions decisions.

I recomend the Apexi N1 dual system. An old friend of mine had one on a 240sx he had with a turbo KA motor in it and it performed awesomly. It wasnt too loud and it had a good sound to it. As for quality I know he had the car for quite a few years and it always held up.

[Pete_89T2]

Have you considered the Borla dual catback? That's what I've been running since 2000, and I'm very happy with it. All SS construction, very similar in performance, sound & quality when compared to the RB catback. After about 12 years on it there is barely any surface rust on any of the pipes, and the muffler cans & tips still look brand new. It is heavy though, but probably just as heavy as the RB or any other dual system.