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[ratcityrex]

your guys coffee is the best a have ever had. Waana trade more parts for coffee?

Yes Sir! Lets do this!

[ratcityrex]

ok, so I got a couple of things done.

1. Got my RHMT extended top hats built. Although ripping through them on the hf Mig I managed to flip one of the pieces and weld it on upside down, so it has to meet Mr. Chop saw and get re welded.

2. Received my ported 12cm exhaust housing from crxvtec91

3. Got a Holset exhaust flange from Adam At Columbia River Mandrel Bends

4. Welded up my 3" x 1/2" exhaust piece on the Holset exhaust flange so I could weld my v-band flange to it so I could still get to the bolts if I had to.

5. Made a 4bar map sensor in a stock case.

6. Received my 2.5" 90* silicon coupler for my Holset, so Now I just need to grind down the v-band on the outlet of the compressor.


And I also Had a buddy weld a couple of an -10 fittings on my spare valve cover so I can vent it when this bitch is boosted.


7. So I got me a ebay 3 point strut tower bar for christmas so now that bitch is bolted on now too.

And soon this car should rip with some nog boost!

[crxvtec91]

Solid work, any more info on the extend top hats? How long?

[ratcityrex]

Solid work, any more info on the extend top hats? How long?

I started the tophats about 4 months ago, and since then the aluminum ones on eBay have drop like a hotrex wot. So they are now about 60ish shipped or some shit like that. But since I already had a spare set and they were cut I figured I would finish them up. But to answered your question I went 2" long on the extensions because I'm not gona slam the car. Also got a lifetime alignment for my birthday a few weeks ago from the wife. So once I get it dropped to where I want it I need to setup a appointment with firestone to get my shit straightened out.

[jdmhatchracer94]

I see how it is firestone for alingment hu? lol

[ratcityrex]

I see how it is firestone for alingment hu? lol

Trust me nig, if les had a lifetime alignment I would have asked for that, but seeing as how they bend you over every time you want to take it in to have it done. Can't beat a lifetime alignment for $130

[HiProfile]

Make sure you pressure test the sensor with a cup, bucket, and water. I put a clear glass in a bucket of water, turn the cup over with no air in it, then put the sensor under. I keep 60psi on it for an hour or two and look for any new air.

Glad to see someone fabbing all their own stuff here. I do the same shit myself.

[turbohf]

Solid work, any more info on the extend top hats? How long?

I started the tophats about 4 months ago, and since then the aluminum ones on eBay have drop like a hotrex wot. So they are now about 60ish shipped or some shit like that.

damn, $44bucks shipped im going to need to look at my CRX suspension a little closer then. im like bottomed the fuck out on adjustment. but they have there own top mounts, not sure if its some custom jobby and i cant use those? i think i have a spare pair of stock ones, but i might do those. thanks for the info! didnt know china got to those yet...

[ratcityrex]

Thanks for the tip hiprofile, just a heads up Dustin that auction is for a pair or tophats, not a set of 4

[crxvtec91]

Solid work, any more info on the extend top hats? How long?

I started the tophats about 4 months ago, and since then the aluminum ones on eBay have drop like a hotrex wot. So they are now about 60ish shipped or some shit like that.

damn, $44bucks shipped im going to need to look at my CRX suspension a little closer then. im like bottomed the fuck out on adjustment. but they have there own top mounts, not sure if its some custom jobby and i cant use those? i think i have a spare pair of stock ones, but i might do those. thanks for the info! didnt know china got to those yet...

These only move it up 1"

[turbohf]

i noticed both. not usually as much of a problem for the rears as the fronts from what i have heard. also, from looking at my car, not sure i can go more than 1inch on the front? shocks will hit the hood.

[ratcityrex]

Well I think I'm gona pull the trigger on ectune today. I think once I get it and get it figured out ill throw my 4 bar in and then see how that does na. If it goes pretty good Ill wire up my resistor box and throw my 72# injectors and rewire my fuel pump and drop in my 255 at the same time. But ill probably try and do that over the next week or so. Also I was really considering going with Neptune, but the nig Tuber said go with ectune

[ratcityrex]

Well IM DOIN WORK! Got ectune. Took me awhile to figure out all the flaming hoops of glory but got it down. Tuned the car pretty easy myself. To the point I would feel comfortable tuning it on 15lbs myself.  And then taking it to the nog for the final rippers. Also been doing some work in the garage finally (4 years later) wiring up my lights. I had 2 light bulbs hanging from the 12' ceiling. I now have 8 8' HO florescent fixtures. Im gona get a sunburn while working on cars now. So Friday and Saturday are gona be dedicated car days for me this week. Got a huge list of things I want to knock out.

1. Get metal shavings out of valve cover
2. Put on new valve cover
3. New oil pan gasket
4. Put my other oil pan with my turbo return line bungs on.
5. New cam seal/vtec sol gasket/dizzy oring
6. Put half core rad in
7. Put new cv axles in
8. Wire up resistor pack and put 72# injectors in
9. Put 255 pump in and re wire with 10 gauge and relay
10. Put 4 bar map sensor in
11. Tune it so I can at least drive it
12. Mount intercooler for mock up
13. Start fab of charge pipes
14. Grind Compressor vband off.
15. IDK what else, ill have to look at my whiteboard if I get that far.

[ratcityrex]

Well I had a friend weld up a couple of -10 an bungs on a spare valve cover that he had. Turned out good but he didn't clean out the metal shavings b4 he painted it for me. Needless to say I couldn't use the good old brake cleaner to wash out all the shavings. So said fuck it, in the dishwasher it went. Loaded her up with dishwasher detergent, and set that fucker to pots and pans. House later it was spick and span clean.  It left some water spots on the valve over...lol should have used jet dry... So a little simple green and a paper towel and its good as new!

[ratcityrex]

I'm doing work bitches!

[92CXyD]

I'm doing work bitches!

Pictures or it didn't happen. 

[ratcityrex]

1. Get metal shavings out of valve cover
2. Put on new valve cover
3. New oil pan gasket
4. Put my other oil pan with my turbo return line bungs on.
5. New cam seal/vtec sol gasket/dizzy oring
6. Put half core rad in
7. Put new cv axles in
8. Wire up resistor pack and put 72# injectors in
9. Put 255 pump in and re wire with 10 gauge and relay
10. Put 4 bar map sensor in
11. Tune it so I can at least drive it
12. Mount intercooler for mock up
13. Start fab of charge pipes
14. Grind Compressor vband off.
15. IDK what else, ill have to look at my whiteboard if I get that far.

Got some of the shit done. Also put my Russell fuel filter fitting in with my fuel pressure gauge. Confirmed that the car ran with injectors. Ran rich, but fairly ran. Flushed the coolent system because the copper head gasket spray that was on the portion of the head gasket where the coolent hits made that water fucking nasty. So I got the half core in but before I go any further with installing it I pulled the front bumper off because I figured while its out I can get my intercooler mocked up and see where I need to hack my radiator support for the double back door portion of the charge pipes to clear. Also gona buff the headlights lenses while the bumper is off too. I'll get pics if shit tomorrow while I button shit up.

[JACER63]

hell yeah doing work mang!!   good deal

[jdmhatchracer94]

bout damn time

[ratcityrex]

bout damn time

You know where I live nog! Come over and kick me in the ass and get me out in the garage.

[jdmhatchracer94]

true but thats a drive and I got shit to finish also.

[ratcityrex]

It's cool. I got some time consuming fab shit done today.

[ratcityrex]

While it may not seem like alot of work in a whole, it was very time consuming getting the intercooler and radiator installed non ghetto fabulous. It turned out really good though. I like how stout and secure everything is.  Pics!





new beer fridge!

shit cut where I need to



Time to hit up the rad support bracket. To tight for my drill so I used my right angle attachment



I might move the whole rad over if i need more room so for now I just attache the bracket I drilled out with some self tapping sheet metal screws.


intercooler brackets


painted up and checking fitments with ic and rad


Now time to do work on the bumper cover
before modding turn signal brackets

After modding brackets and bumper cover


Also threw on the turbo return/catch can return oil pan

Also put on the new valve cover

also slipped the resistor box in

and no nigger rigging here. I de pinned and repinned the resistor so I wouldt have to cut and splice. Although I was bummed I had to cut and solder inw injector clips, But it turned out ok. Just took up more time. Story of my life.
Also ran out of time, but I didnt get to take a pic of how well the bumper fitment with the intercooler turned out But I will. Since I had the bumper cover off I also did a quick buff on the headlights so I can actually see at night. And did  quick basemap so I could drive it to work.

My life plans for this week are quick 15 min jobs on the car. I need to drop the walbro 255 in and wire up a relay for it to.

Put the 4bar in now that I know everything runs pretty smooth with the stock one and I know I didnt fuck anything up. I was gona do it while I had everything apart, but then If I had any problems with injectors I didnt want to be chasing my tale trying to sort shit out. And maybe some odds and ends here and there too.

[Tim]

Good work.

[ratcityrex]

Here's a ic shot
 

[turbohf]

solid work! the kind that RHMT is/has been missing.... must be getting old...

[ratcityrex]

Thanks dude, Much more to come!

[jdmhatchracer94]

dead sexy

[Teg2boo]

I want a new car

[ratcityrex]

So I ordered up some cheap 3" eBay China n1 style exhaust for $115 shipped. Now I'm gonna add another monster sized resonator that I have, but I need a different muffler. Cause I know its gona be way to loud for my liking. So ill ask u guys, what muffler should I run? I'm looking for 3",  quiet, flows enough for 400+whp  and cheap.