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Old 02 January 2020, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Itamar_M
Looking good!

Shiny new parts are always pleasing to look at =)
yes definitely nicer to work with clean parts than oily and greasy lol
Old 02 January 2020, 07:49 PM
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Ok so just thought I’d update with the spec I’m aiming for, any advice would be appreciated.

v1 sti wagon
ej207 spec c ra block
v3 sti heads with cosworth head gaskets
killer b Windage plate and rcm anti surge
all genuine gaskets and parts
gates timing belt kit
td05 16g
no cats
prodrive exhaust
standard headers
genuine sti tmic and pipe for car
440cc injectors
rcm 340lph fuel pump
uprated panel filter
turbo blanket to try and keep tmic cooler
esl remap.

am hoping for 300bhp what are everyone’s thoughts
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Old 02 January 2020, 11:18 PM
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Did you use the cork gasket on the sump?

There isn’t one as standard, the manual calls for just RTV sealant (I think that’s what it’s called, the grey stuff).

Looking good, back to following from the shadows

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Originally Posted by Kaosone
Did you use the cork gasket on the sump?

There isn’t one as standard, the manual calls for just RTV sealant (I think that’s what it’s called, the grey stuff).

Looking good, back to following from the shadows
no I didn’t use the cork gasket just sealant
Old 04 January 2020, 12:44 AM
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Quick update, whilst I’m waiting for the heads and gaskets to be delivered thought I would do some MORE cleaning and a bit of tidying up ready for fitments.

also put the oil cover plate to rear of block



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Originally Posted by Gills
Quick update, whilst I’m waiting for the heads and gaskets to be delivered thought I would do some MORE cleaning and a bit of tidying up ready for fitments.


Must say that looks good in black!
Old 04 January 2020, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Itamar_M
Looking good!

Shiny new parts are always pleasing to look at =)
I thought I would go for something different.

well tonight I managed to get oil pump on and have a go at the inlet manifold, not sure if I’m going to keep it this colour yet was going for oem as v1 didn’t have red top so trying to make it look as original as possible really.



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God I wish these parts would hurry up I’m running out of things to make look pretty lol.

some of the bits done tonight,

another coat on inlet manifold, some brackets coated up and the injector caps iv gone for red to stand out a little. Again not 100% on injector caps yet







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Is the red standard? (Assuming this was a restoration).

Have you ordered a load of new stainless hardware to put it all back together? Measuring & listing that will keep you busy
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Originally Posted by Kaosone
Is the red standard? (Assuming this was a restoration).

Have you ordered a load of new stainless hardware to put it all back together? Measuring & listing that will keep you busy
the red isn’t standard just wanted to put some little touches of my own on it although it is pretty much standard. Things that can be put back standard easily but the changes hopefully detail the engine.

i have all the hardware ready to go it’s the heads I’m waiting on mainly
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Looking good.
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They have arrived finally time to get cracking this week








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Looking good!
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looking great
Old 12 January 2020, 10:33 PM
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Ok so been a bit slow as hit some issues, turns out when the block was vapour blasted they managed to absolutely fill all head threads with crap so had to get a tap and die set to make sure it was all clean and ready to go for heads.

now that’s done I have put the clutch and lightweight flywheel on so it can stay on the engine stand now for the duration of the build.

next will be heads and building it up and hopefully no issues, fingers crossed.



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Ok update for this evening as haven’t had much time lately, managed to get one head on fitted, slow work but everything must be right.







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Coming along well, looks fresh.
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So got a bit done this evening, camshaft seals in, water crossover on, building up inlet manifold with fuel lines.
thermal spacers fitted it’s finally starting to look like an engine again.

inlet loose at the min and all bolts hand tight want to make sure everything fits before torqued down.

Also every o ring changed and the tiny bit of fuel line on the fuel rails which was welded to the pipe lol

anyway some pics as everyone like pics





New injector seals



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Your original block wouldn't of has this breather on the block, I needed to bung mine to fit the water crossover pipe.



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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
Your original block wouldn't of has this breather on the block, I needed to bung mine to fit the water crossover pipe.


hi Matty,

I bought the different style water crossover pipe to fit this block but would I need to bung this as well then o can I just connect to the existing breather?
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Looking very nice!
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So tonight’s antics consisted of building up the inlet manifold and putting some sensors on, fuel rails all complete just need to install injectors.




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Old 14 February 2020, 07:22 PM
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Ok so been busy if the evenings a and the engine is totally complete ready to rock and roll. Just need to get the engine bay and looks tidied up before install.



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Good job there sir, engine looks lovley.
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Awesome!
Never heard of vapour-blasting before - very impressive
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Little update, thought I would refund a few items ready for when I do the install just to keep the engine bay nice and clean.




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So just seen this on Ebay with a blown bottom end..... what went wrong?
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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
So just seen this on Ebay with a blown bottom end..... what went wrong?
The bottom end by the sounds of it
Old 01 May 2020, 11:42 AM
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Hey yeah took this for a drive all was fine, my only thoughts are a bit of grit may have got in, absolutely fuming.

so managed source a closed deck to put back in as going to keep the car as my best option.

just have to sell the old engine now which is a good spec
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