Phoenix Tuning's New 6gc Convertible Project, Project Stuart Little - What did Dr. Tweak get me into? Options

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

Yeah after starting from this page i decided to go back and read the entire thread, was a good read.

I ment more when your removing the intercooler from the engine, because as some of us know if you try to remove/install a stock TMIC by undoing the hose clamps only (insted of unbolting from the throttle body flange) its a real mc mission. I figure because your using v bands it slides off pretty easy.

[Dr_Tweak]

I lost your number, send me an email or call me later this week. I'm out of town right now.

Yeah after starting from this page i decided to go back and read the entire thread, was a good read.

I ment more when your removing the intercooler from the engine, because as some of us know if you try to remove/install a stock TMIC by undoing the hose clamps only (insted of unbolting from the throttle body flange) its a real mc mission. I figure because your using v bands it slides off pretty easy.

Oh right, I know what you mean now. Yeah this is very easy, just undo the two -12AN water line fittings, one hose clamp for the BOV, one 12mm bolt for the bracket, and then the two 10mm nuts for the v-band clamps and it comes right off no problem (ideally drain the system by popping a hose of the heat exchanger first )

[SwissFerdi]

Looks great!

Cuts, I think there's another GT-Faux vert on here, somewhere in Cali.

[njccmd2002]

Tweak, one stupid question

I have never seen such a big AFM, is that aftermarket, if so what are the benefits, i have seen other swaps without it i think,,,,

what brand is it?

[LewFX]

Looks great!

Cuts, I think there's another GT-Faux vert on here, somewhere in Cali.

eggman's got a sweeet ride, 3s in his vert

[Dr_Tweak]

That's the stock 2nd gen AFM. The 3rd and 4th gens use the MAP sensor only.

-Doc

[IMTech1]

Hey, Mouse Here,

Just so you all know, I have had the vert shipped up to Anchorage, Alaska. It was shipped out last week. The doc made the Vert awesome. I have been talking to my girl, and have since decided that the vert will be getting a new interior. I am not going to drive the vert in the winter, too much snow. so I have 8 months left to work on it. Before I can actually drop the top and hit the road:) The carpet is new, so I will remove the seats and stitch new ones myself, not seat covers. If it turns out like I want it to, I might go for the doors and console too. any ideas how they should look?

[SwissFerdi]

I say go for a custom look on the doors...the area above the door handle (in the middle) lends itself to some new material quite well. Go for it! Just look at what Vincent_Doggy did.

Props for keeping the car as well.

[easternpiro1]

Hey, Mouse Here,

Just so you all know, I have had the vert shipped up to Anchorage, Alaska. It was shipped out last week. The doc made the Vert awesome. I have been talking to my girl, and have since decided that the vert will be getting a new interior. I am not going to drive the vert in the winter, too much snow. so I have 8 months left to work on it. Before I can actually drop the top and hit the road:) The carpet is new, so I will remove the seats and stitch new ones myself, not seat covers. If it turns out like I want it to, I might go for the doors and console too. any ideas how they should look?

MOUSE! whats up man!?! you wont believe how nice the vert is! it is unbelieveable! glad youre getting it back (and sad i cant drool on it anymore lol yes, those slobber stains are mine)

[IMTech1]

Mouse here,

Since last summer I finally got to drive Project Stuart Little. The motor went out after the first 120 miles of driving last summer. the thrust washers came out of place and scored the block. took out the oil squirter and caused crank walk. So i tore the motor all the way down to the bare block and the block was ruined.

The car has been sitting in storage under two car covers, for the winter. Once the sun Showed signs of summer coming along. I ordered another JDM st185 3sgte and installed it last week. Stuart Little got new performance leather bucket seats installed. I have been driving for a week now. I have a lot of goodies that i want to do now that she is up and running again. I decided to go big with it. I am removing the turbo to have it rebuilt with better internals to handle more HP.
I am going to pull the motor out and have it professionally built this winter. I have the other head i will send out for port, polish, and new performance internals as well. I am VERY happy with Dr. Tweak and his associate for his help and knowledge. I broke a connector to the heater during the install. Called him up and sent a pic. He had one on the shelf and got it shipped and on the way for me:)

I will be posting pics very soon of the install. Knowing that i was going to be removing the engine again at the end of summer for a master rebuild, we installed it without resealing it. just so I could drive it for now.

[chacha]

that's really good news mouse. man it must be a b44ch to have that happen to you, but just deal with it because you got a solid plan, this time you will know it will be reliable. i always thought if i get the engine swap fever, def. save up money to do it right the first time and have it rebuild inside out to get it running smooth from the start, that way i know everything is covered (new seals, bearings...etc)

GOOD LUCK and do point out what you have done with pics and maybe if you remember, throw in tips of the small things you recommend to replace while the engine is out; something small that will go a long way in the future; avoid having to take out the engine again.