Another build thread...OMG!!

FunkyBuddha

Tuned by Slick Nick
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2003 Spicy Orange MSP
Looks like most of my parts have been ordered and one of the first packages have been shipped, so I decided to start my own thread here for the build. Maxx Mazda is going to do most of the work since he's got the space, tools, and know-how. I'll probably hover over him and take pictures and document as much of the process as possible while trying to learn at the same time. The car's currently parked for the winter since the 2nd rad that I got used broke. Grrr!!

Anyways..we found that my cylinder 2 compression is extremely low (probably piston rings are shot). The leakdown test was at 80% so that means it's burning some mad oil. So I was in search for a 2nd block or even motor. Viral_Override from E-town hooked me up w/ a 2nd almost complete motor. He had it boosted before, but sold the forged internals and the aftermarket goodies to return his p5 back to stock. So he gave me the block, a complete head, and all the spare parts that he had sitting in his garage. I'm not sure what's there yet as I haven't gone through the whole box. But thanks to Viral, I got a free motor in exchange for my stock p5 axle-back.

So here's the mod list so far and might give you guys an idea for what's in store for next year.

Current:

GT25
Steedsped mani
Ion FMIC
Greddy EBC
CS S-pipe
SLS Jpipe/midpipe
626 pnp'd mani
Injen intake
Greddy bov
AFC v1

Future:

GT28RS
K1 Rods
Wiseco pistons - stock bore/compression
AWR radiator
ACT HD clutch
Fidanza 7lb flywheel
Clevite bearings set
ARP main, head, manifold studs
OEM oil pump, water pump
OEM belts and tensioner
new front and rear main seals
OEM valve springs and valve seals

I'll post pictures once I get the shipment in.
 
Dude this is awesome! I'm excited to see the progress on this, we'll definitely have to meet up sometime next summer when we're both all done!
 
Awesome!

These cars are dying for a built motor and plenty of boost.

This should be called the Alberta build thread by the looks of things.
 
good luck cant wait to see the finished result. i also cant wait till i can afford a list of mods like that.
 
Ron DAvis radiator..woo! First of the few parts that have come in. Courtesy of SU.

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K1 Rods, Wiseco Pistons from Crossover Auto.
Here is the K1 vs. the stock

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ARP main studs, ACT heavy duty clutch kit. Courtesy of Crossover!

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So got the 2nd shipment in, just in time right on dec 24th!

ARP head studs and exhaust manifold stud kit

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