Updates to my Engine! Stage 2 complete!

[computerGeek]

here is my engine so far. Next is powder coating but for now...

What color shoudl i powder coat. the black valve cover is in the mail should i do the pipes black too? i think red will be too much.

Front View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/front.jpg

3/4th View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/34th.jpg

Side View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/side.jpg

Hotwires and wiring relocation
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/hotwires.jpg

BOV moved under CAI
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/hiddenBOV.jpg

MAF relocation and you can see the EBC controller
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/MAFEBC.jpg

No more BPV (plugged piping)
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/noBPV.jpg

MAF is no more!!!
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/noMAF.jpg

MAF relocation
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/engine/MAFreloc.jpg

[justanotheradikt]

i think red would be a little much....

what about silver with the lettering red?

[computerGeek]

it's been decided.... going to match the valve cover as best as i can (metallic black)

[Omar_MSP]

noice... have u heard of metalic charcoal? thats also nice.

[Raider]

I think your next mods should be to flush the brake lines, as the reservoir looks like it is filled with used motor oil. Should be nearly clear! Then, after that, top off the coolant, as it is low. Then take Simple Green, and scrub the engine clean, and rinse it off. Less dirt=less heat buildup, and more power. Less weight too, if you are a stickler for that.

Then look to change the red wire loom covers to black, to match the valve cover and intake. I think that would look better than the red. :)

[computerGeek]

All but the engine mounts are done!!!!

TOP new valve cover
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/top.jpg

Left View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/left.jpg


Right View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/right.jpg

Front View
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/newfront.jpg

Had to add an extension to the Intake because of the BOV
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/extension.jpg
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/extension2.jpg

WRX Injectors!!!
http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/injectors.jpg

[Cullen]

huuuuge difference!

[computerGeek]

here is a video of my exhaust

maybe you can see the black smoke puring out of it!!!!

Also it sounds kool!

slightly big files you need DSL or cable
movie one (http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/MVI_5578.AVI)

black smoke
movie two (http://www.underwaterdesign.com/dyno/MVI_5580.AVI)

[Slowp0ke]

check your BOV lines and what not i had the same problem when i had a leaky hks

[2NR]

My personal opinion would be to kill the red loom and go to black, and if you want some red in the engine bay, grab a red hose techniques vaccuum line kit.... and leave the hardpipes but give them a little bit of mothers to shine them up... I like the valve cover though

[computerGeek]

i am going all black!!!! night rider style!!! yeah I was born before the 80's!

I am just goingto use read and polished accents like the filter and the hotwires will stay red and I will find little things here and there for color. I may re-run all the tubes red like you suggested. Going to see if i want to leave them black

[2NR]

if you want to get together for some more ideas, let me know. I am always willing to help out

[schneid]

rev that ****!

[Tyler]

Beautiful! I Agree on the black - keep us updated :) - Looks like a ton of work gone in there man, very, very nice!

[MSP608]

yea please rev. ive never really heard a ghl growl before.

[MSpeed2397]

Maybe paint small things around the engine bay red, like the strut tower bar brackets and other small items like that, maybe the battery tiedown.

[computerGeek]

rev that ****!

I couldn't i was all by myself... sorry!i will get some vids when i get it tuned in jan.

[Shakenbaby72]

well that sucks i dont wanna have to weld though.......

[edrive73]

Looks good Geek. Better be ready for Sebring '08. :D

[computerGeek]

will be in switzerland 90% sure i won't make it to 08... so sad!

[2NR]

are you officially keeping the car?

[Raider]

I am sure you can fly into the area. I can pick ya up at the airport. We will discuss this at Palooza in between you helping Cori with her school's website!

[2NR]

lol, making a business trip out of it I see?

[computerGeek]

yes keeping the car and selling the civic! I need a new turbo and a good tune and i should be all set.

I believe cullen is picking me up since i believe i am staying with him. However i have told cori i will set aside time for her to go over HTML updating.

Still waiting for her to accept the transfer request for the domain name!

and yes Chris this trip is 100% writable! Wish we made more money I would rent a ferarri!

[2NR]

well I could help you out with a rental if you want one... not a ferrari though

[computerGeek]

i have USAA too. you know other tricks? otherwise i was going to get cullen or mike to chauffeur me around!

[2NR]

my dad is the fleet manager for Avis in Orlando

[computerGeek]

oh, word!

[Shakenbaby72]

hey geek how big a difference did you feel when you put the GHL 3'' turbo back exhaust on it.... i just ordered it yesterday.. hope to have it put on my msp next wed..

[computerGeek]

There was a huge difference.

watch out for going to lean!

[2NR]

mmmmm goooooooood exhaust..... mmmmmm

[ncspack7civic]

hey i just got my car and i was looking at your MAF relocation and i was wondering were did you hook up the stock bov hoses to?

[2NR]

welcome to the forums.... I believe they were in the regular location

[zoom zoom maz6]

welcome........ post a this is me thread and post a pic