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General => Build Threads => Topic started by: newboyracer on December 27, 2011, 05:29:00 AM

Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on December 27, 2011, 05:29:00 AM: Well I finally figured out how to get pictures off my phone so here they are.
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image03162011164915.jpg)
this is after I installed the new fmic
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image10262011173807.jpg)
old engine bay picture
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image10262011173858.jpg)
big brake upgrade pictures
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image11202011135623.jpg)
comparison old vs. new
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image11202011135647.jpg)
list of mods so far
vj11/14 hybrid
2.5 cat back exhaust
fmic
big brake upgrade
mass air intake
catch can
rebuilt head and block
alpine head unit
new speakers and sub
new soft top
mbc
knock off greddy type rs BOV
and i know i'm probably forgetting some stuff
to do list
2.5 intake tube-anybody know where to get one?
5th gear swap- getting from russ
cat delete- will do when it gets warm
shift knob- easy
seat covers- easy
valve cover- looking for that powdercoated one!
rocketchip- from rocket next on my to do list
2 stage boost controller- when i have extra money
touch up paint
tires- any recomendations?
rims- same as above?
rear brakes- just need new ones
toiko struts
lowering springs
clutch- suggestions? looking for a full face disk that will hold 16 psi?
mls headgasket- sick of blowing gaskets
arp headstuds- " "
fog out tail and marker lights- need to find someone for that

Lastly my name is Nick, I am currently living in Burlington WI and thanks for all the help I have gotten from people on this forum.
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on December 27, 2011, 05:34:00 AM: anyone know how to make the pictures smaller?
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: CapriTypeR on December 27, 2011, 07:31:00 AM: Stand farther away from your monitor? ;)
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: Rocketman on December 27, 2011, 08:25:00 AM: You're using Imgur, there is a edit tool on the site to re-size images, if you happen to have an account there
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on December 27, 2011, 09:18:00 AM: lol russ
and unfortunatly i don't have an account there i just used the free image hosting site in the sticky. looks like they are staying huge! (http://graemlins/tounge.gif)
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: Gostlrs on December 27, 2011, 04:12:00 PM: Interesting route you took with your intercooler...Haven't seen it ran that way before. Got other pics of it to show how you routed it.

Did you keep the AC?
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on December 28, 2011, 04:34:00 PM: I initally had it with the a/c in there but since it didn't work and i never use it i just pulled it out anyways XD. I can take some more pictures if your curious...
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: Gostlrs on December 29, 2011, 04:32:00 AM: Damn..you could of been the first to have the FMIC & working AC...LOL

I know others would be interested in you setup. You kept the OEM intake pipe as well with the different routing. This might be the easiest one I seen with the least "fabrication" utilizing the stock pipe.
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: CapriTypeR on December 29, 2011, 04:38:00 AM: Take some better pictures..I'm interested! My ClubSprint has ice-cold A/C and is getting a FMIC this Spring.
One suggestion for you: re-route the piping so that the MAF sensor sits level and flat, not on an angle like you have it now. The MAF sensor needs to be flat to work properly...!
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on January 05, 2012, 03:05:00 PM: so to those of you who thought you had to get rid or your a/c.

(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image01052012154723.jpg)

(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image01052012155201.jpg)

(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image010520121547406.jpg)

yea there is plenty of room for the compresor and the lines, I even threw the compressor up there to double check. But since I have only two hands and little to no brain ;) I couldn't manage of pic of me holding it there.

glowshift gauges 7 color plus my radio
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image01052012155445.jpg)
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image01052012155518.jpg)
where I shoved the bov...its loud as hell!
(http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/image01052012155547.jpg)

Also I have decided when I do the clutch I'm throwing in a light weight flywheel.
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: Rocketman on January 06, 2012, 05:54:00 AM: Thanks for updating with pics.

Now please, register for an account on Imgur or elsewhere & resize your pictures - I have a pretty big monitor and they're still way too big. (it's free & takes 30 seconds to do) Thanks (http://smile.gif)

Are you going with the Fidanza wheel? You'll love it.
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: newboyracer on January 07, 2012, 01:21:00 AM: yea I will do that before I post pics again (http://smile.gif) and I was considering either that or the "spec" brand one. Have you used either?
Title: My XR2 Intro (finally)
Post by: Rocketman on January 07, 2012, 05:09:00 AM: SPEC brand is a Fidanza with a different sticker on it (http://smile.gif)

I have been running a Fidanza flywheel for several years now, with different clutches and different engines. I love it, it works very very well with the AWD system I have now.

It'll take a little getting used to but it make the engine feel much more crisp and responsive. Engine braking is a little different too, there's no sudden deceleration when you downshift. It's more "fluid"