2004 JDM 500bhp Target
01 February 2012, 08:05 PM
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2004 JDM 500bhp Target
Evening all,
Lets start with a picture:
I picked this up last Saturday from BIG FUD, who in turn got it off another member here. A smooth transaction I should add.
The car in its current state:
Litchfield LM450-S60 Turbo with billet wheel conversion.
Litchfield heatshield.
Litchfield 800cc injector kit.
Large FMIC.
Full Milltek stainless exhaust, partially wrapped.
Equal length headres with Afterburner up-pipe.
AP Organic clutch with Aztec 6.7KG forged flywheel.
Fuel lab regulator and gauge with ITP154 fuelpump.
Samco hoses.
Alloy crank pulley.
K&N airfilter.
BC Coilovers - BR series with remote adjusters.
Tein bonnet dampers.
Carbon Fibre wing mirrors.
Towing eye.
Front splitter.
Mudflaps.
Some more pictures taken once it was home:
The plan is to slowly get it to 500bhp, but first to (slowly, its very cold out there) sort out the suspension:
rear diff bushes
droplinks
arbs
alk
solid subframe bolts
I will also continue the electronic projects I started while I had the type-r, details here:
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...oad-track.html
I was scratch building and designing a shift light:
I was also building an electronic controlled screamer pipe:
More to come!
Lets start with a picture:
I picked this up last Saturday from BIG FUD, who in turn got it off another member here. A smooth transaction I should add.
The car in its current state:
Litchfield LM450-S60 Turbo with billet wheel conversion.
Litchfield heatshield.
Litchfield 800cc injector kit.
Large FMIC.
Full Milltek stainless exhaust, partially wrapped.
Equal length headres with Afterburner up-pipe.
AP Organic clutch with Aztec 6.7KG forged flywheel.
Fuel lab regulator and gauge with ITP154 fuelpump.
Samco hoses.
Alloy crank pulley.
K&N airfilter.
BC Coilovers - BR series with remote adjusters.
Tein bonnet dampers.
Carbon Fibre wing mirrors.
Towing eye.
Front splitter.
Mudflaps.
Some more pictures taken once it was home:
The plan is to slowly get it to 500bhp, but first to (slowly, its very cold out there) sort out the suspension:
rear diff bushes
droplinks
arbs
alk
solid subframe bolts
I will also continue the electronic projects I started while I had the type-r, details here:
https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...oad-track.html
I was scratch building and designing a shift light:
I was also building an electronic controlled screamer pipe:
More to come!
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01 February 2012, 08:15 PM
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So having picked the car up on Saturday, work began Sunday 
Standard pitch stop is first to go, replacing it with a CDF Racing part. Old:
New:
Mandatory engine bay shots:
Standard pitch stop is first to go, replacing it with a CDF Racing part. Old:
New:
Mandatory engine bay shots:
02 February 2012, 06:00 PM
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well i will drive the car until the internals let go which is inevitable with current turbo! although not like it actually gets used ever. my old type-r running ~330bhp got more use as the power delivery was road worthy.This certainly is not 
The standard pitch stop is made of plastic and has large rubber bushes with voids. The new one is aluminium with poly bushes without voids. Its just a solid engine steady really - increases NVH but bolts the engine down a bit better. Hardly any difference on its own really.
The standard pitch stop is made of plastic and has large rubber bushes with voids. The new one is aluminium with poly bushes without voids. Its just a solid engine steady really - increases NVH but bolts the engine down a bit better. Hardly any difference on its own really.
02 February 2012, 08:32 PM
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I would look after your existing engine, and build another up alongside.
That way you'll have a sellable engine rather than a pile of scrap..
Unless you have loads of money to throw away, then forget the above.
That way you'll have a sellable engine rather than a pile of scrap..
Unless you have loads of money to throw away, then forget the above.
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Today I tried to raise the ride height back to standard (I don't care for low looks, I want to be able to have ground clearance for the impending snow) but the lower aluminium crown had seized. This was true for 2 wheels, then I gave up. To try to work them loose, I tried penetrating fluid, lots of it. Heating it mildly (fully aware that it is an oil damper so didn't heat too much) but it literally would not budge. Only way around this is to take all 4 shocks off the car and take the old adjuster crowns off in a nasty fashion, then replacing with new ones. That's an entire weekend right there so sadly the ride height will have to remain the same for now.
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08 February 2012, 07:15 PM
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Looks nice, I wanted this one when Fud put it up forsale, but it snapped up toooo quickly.for me to get funds ready lol.
As Maz said, the JDM's will take more thwack then the UK lumps, 500bhp is probably borrowed time though, where as 450bhp is just as nice and much more affordable and achievable frpm what you have. That extra 50bhp safely will likely cost you an extra 5k.
Rob
As Maz said, the JDM's will take more thwack then the UK lumps, 500bhp is probably borrowed time though, where as 450bhp is just as nice and much more affordable and achievable frpm what you have. That extra 50bhp safely will likely cost you an extra 5k.
Rob
08 February 2012, 08:05 PM
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Looks nice, I wanted this one when Fud put it up forsale, but it snapped up toooo quickly.for me to get funds ready lol.
As Maz said, the JDM's will take more thwack then the UK lumps, 500bhp is probably borrowed time though, where as 450bhp is just as nice and much more affordable and achievable frpm what you have. That extra 50bhp safely will likely cost you an extra 5k.
Rob
As Maz said, the JDM's will take more thwack then the UK lumps, 500bhp is probably borrowed time though, where as 450bhp is just as nice and much more affordable and achievable frpm what you have. That extra 50bhp safely will likely cost you an extra 5k.
Rob
08 February 2012, 08:46 PM
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Well this engine has a few miles on it, so it would only be sensible to allow for a replacement, should you wish to use the power to it's potential..... especially if you're looking for 500bhp. However, why you would want to go through all of that for an extra 50bhp is beyond me if I'm honest.
09 February 2012, 01:28 PM
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Well this engine has a few miles on it, so it would only be sensible to allow for a replacement, should you wish to use the power to it's potential..... especially if you're looking for 500bhp. However, why you would want to go through all of that for an extra 50bhp is beyond me if I'm honest.
09 February 2012, 08:57 PM
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Sorry if I came across as being over the top in my post... I didn't intend to. It's just that many of us have been where you are now and many of us have ultimately regretted it! lol
At the end of the day it's your car and your choice. It's just personally I would question the "500bhp" bit, especially if it may ultimately cost you in either reliability or a new engine build for the sake of only an additional 50bhp... which is real terms is nothing at this level.
All imo of course.
Will be good to see where you take it on your journey and good luck with whatever you do.
At the end of the day it's your car and your choice. It's just personally I would question the "500bhp" bit, especially if it may ultimately cost you in either reliability or a new engine build for the sake of only an additional 50bhp... which is real terms is nothing at this level.
All imo of course.
Will be good to see where you take it on your journey and good luck with whatever you do.
09 February 2012, 09:16 PM
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The next step in the journey is a load of upgraded bushes / mounts from turninconcepts.com
Is there any difference between a JDM STI gearbox mount and a group N mount or are they basically the same?
Is there any difference between a JDM STI gearbox mount and a group N mount or are they basically the same?
10 February 2012, 09:08 AM
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21 February 2012, 07:25 PM
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Yes is mixed in tank and you should/can have on your ECU two fuel maps which will be easier thing
Second thought is as you are said via Aquamist or AEM Methanol injection kit,but if its worth not sure to do this way...I'm pretty scare using these system due i've heard few horror stories about the pump failed on these systems,maybe now using better pumps,but before has been few problems on those systems
And finally if its worth,you are running similar turbo like we are(just we are running Single scroll and you have twin scroll LM,but both using same turbine wheel from Turbo Dynamics) and gain 38bhp and more than 50lb-ft its worth for extra hassle
Jura
Second thought is as you are said via Aquamist or AEM Methanol injection kit,but if its worth not sure to do this way...I'm pretty scare using these system due i've heard few horror stories about the pump failed on these systems,maybe now using better pumps,but before has been few problems on those systems
And finally if its worth,you are running similar turbo like we are(just we are running Single scroll and you have twin scroll LM,but both using same turbine wheel from Turbo Dynamics) and gain 38bhp and more than 50lb-ft its worth for extra hassle
Jura
24 February 2012, 06:42 PM
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Well tonight I installed some new rear speakers; Apline SPG-10C2:
Here is the door card removed:
And the new speakers installed:
They are a vast improvement over the old crappy ones! Here is a glimpse of what is to come for the fronts:
Nothing too exciting but I do like at least a semi-decent sound to emit from the speakers I also received a few parts to keep me busy for the next few days:
BC coilover lower locking rings as mine have currently siezed so I cannot alter the ride height of my car. That wont be a fun job!
New STI key blank for no reason other than shiny shiny!
Mandatory french helicopter sticker which has been fitted to every car I have ever owned:
Some wax for the body and wheels:
I went for poorboy's world wheel sealant and collinite 915 based on reviews from a popular detailing website. Not too expensive, readily available from ebay and pretty effective, so I hear.
I have also just placed an order with TiC (http://turninconcepts.com/) for some tasty bushes. Lots of them! My first big task is to eliminate all bushing play and get a rock solid drivetrain - something I really can't stand! I will fit each part then test it individually to get an accurate conclusion for how effective each part is. Thats all for now
Here is the door card removed:
And the new speakers installed:
They are a vast improvement over the old crappy ones! Here is a glimpse of what is to come for the fronts:
Nothing too exciting but I do like at least a semi-decent sound to emit from the speakers
I also received a few parts to keep me busy for the next few days:BC coilover lower locking rings as mine have currently siezed so I cannot alter the ride height of my car. That wont be a fun job!
New STI key blank for no reason other than shiny shiny!
Mandatory french helicopter sticker which has been fitted to every car I have ever owned:
Some wax for the body and wheels:
I went for poorboy's world wheel sealant and collinite 915 based on reviews from a popular detailing website. Not too expensive, readily available from ebay and pretty effective, so I hear.
I have also just placed an order with TiC (http://turninconcepts.com/) for some tasty bushes. Lots of them! My first big task is to eliminate all bushing play and get a rock solid drivetrain - something I really can't stand! I will fit each part then test it individually to get an accurate conclusion for how effective each part is. Thats all for now
24 February 2012, 08:12 PM
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Im not sure who you used for cleaning products, but I can recommend Michael @ http://www.thepolishingbooth.com/
Rob
ps - I cant comment on the above as I'm not a ICE fan
Rob
ps - I cant comment on the above as I'm not a ICE fan
25 February 2012, 09:15 AM
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Im not sure who you used for cleaning products, but I can recommend Michael @ http://www.thepolishingbooth.com/
Rob
ps - I cant comment on the above as I'm not a ICE fan
Rob
ps - I cant comment on the above as I'm not a ICE fan
I'm off to get my new key cut this morning and if my TiC order comes through, tend to that!!! Cant wait
26 February 2012, 04:30 PM
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Well front speakers went in OK. I used SAK-3001 corsa 03/93 130 / 170mm converters for the mid's up front, though Really they weren't required. With some slight fettling of the new speakers, the existing aperture in the door would have sufficed but as I already had the converters, I used them. Nice and sturdy!
Second to that I decided to remove the front splitter. Went for a blast yesterday and could just hear some slight scrapes where it must be touching down the B roads. Clearance was roughly just over an inch with it fitted but now I have more like 3. This will have to do until I sort myself out and adjust the coilovers.
Second to that I decided to remove the front splitter. Went for a blast yesterday and could just hear some slight scrapes where it must be touching down the B roads. Clearance was roughly just over an inch with it fitted but now I have more like 3. This will have to do until I sort myself out and adjust the coilovers.