My First car under construction HELLO EVERYONE! My name is Ryan and I am new to this forum. I am 15 and just got my permit. My dad and I are building this Ti together. If you recognize the car, its Signature Sound! We will be tearing the head down for a rebuild, powder coating a few things, touching up the bay, building a new exhaust, painting the wheels, and possibly a new body paint job. Here are some pics of our progress so far: http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...630_190158.jpg http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps5c572c64.jpg http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps52367ecd.jpg http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...psde5c137b.jpg Here is what my dad gets to drive now http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps3c8c6718.jpg And here is why you should change your cabin filters... nasty! http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...pseaf1efce.jpg |
Ya got yourself a nice car there dude. Keep at it! |
Awesome man, welcome! My cabin filters were nasty too. |
Thanks for the replies! I appreciate the welcoming to the forums! I have a very low experience level with rebuilding engines, so it's a Dad-And-Son experience. I guess that's why the motto is DAS Auto. Haha no but um if you guys have any recommendations with the setup or parts for the car, hit me up! |
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That's a cool trick! Thanks for the advice. The machine shop that machines our hi performance Protégé heads will be decking it. They are going to set the rockers too. We might go thru the ports a little with a die grinder to get a smoother flow. Possibly shape the bowl area and knife the dividers. Don't want to go crazy in case the stock ecu doesn't like it. With a fresh valve seat and my dad's performance coatings, it should feel like a new car again. Has anyone had much luck with a cold air intake instead of the stock piping? I really like the trick you suggested, just wondering if it would be worth fabricating something???? |
Congrats on your Ti! Take good care of your first car as you will remember it....I surely do :P PS: If you're going to fabricate something don't forget the resonator as the additional noise can drive you crazy. |
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Welcome to the forums, Ryan! You're very welcome here, it's always good to see fresh young blood flow through these parts! |
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