Sho's 2007 ms3 build

[SharksInSpace]

with CS tb and standard Cobb fmic piping, i occasionally get a rev hang for a second or two when coming out of gear. haven't logged it so idk what tps is doing; also haven't revised my tune since install so not sure if tweaking that will eliminate it. it isn't a consistent phenomenon and i haven't noticed any particular conditions that it seems to happen in. doesn't bug me too much, though, really.

 

[Sho]

This thing is making some stupid power at lower boost levels across the entire power band. Be awesome to see once a little more mid range is added and fueling is 100% dialed in.

 

[Sho]

More progress.

Have to fix a coolant leak before going back at it. Fitting/adapter connecting the coolant line from the oil cooler up to the heater core is leaking. But otherwise this thing is stout and Makin some jam !

 

[Josh Smith]

Get this thing fixed already!! Ready to feel some pulls in it

 

[Sho]

Get this thing fixed already!! Ready to feel some pulls in it

Trying to. Have had zero free time lately aside from the mini vacation I took this past weekend. Hopefully be back up and running by this weekend without any leaks

 

[Sho]

Welp, shit happens and then you cry a little lol.

Coolant leak was a blown head gasket next to cylinder 4. Buddy stuck his bore scope down near the water outlet where I thought the leak was from, to see the HG is actually blown.

Oddball already has the replacement HG, and I should have head studs hopefully by next week. Just gotta figure out a few more things as well.

 

[ImSlow]

I had the same exact issue running a similar setup, S257 turbo and 6th port on stock headbolts. Thought I had a heater hose leak at the water outlet. Turned out to be HG at cylinder 4. Stock headbolts seemed to hold to about 550 then poof.

 

[Sho]

Got some updates from the shop yesterday.

HG was fucked lol

 

[KiwiFlavor]

DAMN! LOL! What happened there?

 

[Bigelow]

Just doing a Head gasket and back at tuning? Interested to see where you end at. Looked killer before you lost the head gasket.

 

[Sho]

Just doing a Head gasket and back at tuning? Interested to see where you end at. Looked killer before you lost the head gasket.

Yeah, HG and upgrading from stock head bolts to L19's and sending it. Motor will need a refresh for next year, but I just want the car running at some point this summer

 

[Bigelow]

Hell ya man. What turbo are you running again?

 

[Sho]

Hell ya man. What turbo are you running again?

Vband Gen 1 PTE 5862 , journal bearing, .82A/R

 

[Bigelow]

Sweet. I have to 5858 and similar mods. Just if I can get it running. Should end up close to yours. Do your still have stock cams?

 

[Sho]

Sweet. I have to 5858 and similar mods. Just if I can get it running. Should end up close to yours. Do your still have stock cams?

Stock cams, stock valve train, no head work etc.

Literally just forged rods and pistons, and now L19 head studs and a custom head gasket .Super basic setup

 

[Sho]

Got her back last night! Big thanks to Kevin, Pace and Brandon for taking care of the job for me. Gotta chase down a vac leak, then finish the tune!

 

[TRBLSM]

Did you end up using the fuel cell for PI or is it all running off the main tank?


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[Sho]

Did you end up using the fuel cell for PI or is it all running off the main tank?


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All off the main tank. Won't use the fuel cell until a future build with a bigger turbo
[doublepost=1529625883][/doublepost]Time to upgrade from a 9psi spring to a 15psi combo.

 

[Maisonvi]

About to get all that boost!

 

[Sho]

Stormed like hell this morning, but now it's nice and sunny out. First revision on the new ewg spring combo, took a log before getting ready for a wedding