I've been thinking that it might be a better idea to finish the 2zz project before buying other stuff... I will have a hardtop at some point though.
Volks are officially paid for. They will be gone later this week when I remove the tires. Now, to buy some goodies :evil:
Sell some badass parts, get more badass parts. Stage 2 is over. Time for Stage 3. Stage 1: RPF1, HKS coils Stage 2: Aero, SE37 Stage 3: 2zz, ????, ???????
The Hipermax better stay for Stage 3. lol. You should get some SSR's. You've had Volk and Work. SSR is the logical next step.
Hipermax will stay. I might get some Swift springs to up the rates a little. Or find some anti-roll bars. I was leaning more toward Advan's over SSR's though. We'll see what I end up with though. I'm too indecisive about wheels to be able to tell you now. I will be ordering some parts for the 2ZZ later this week. MWR Flat face valves, Eibach valvesprings, Toyota gasket kit, passenger's side mount, used throttle body and IAC, Circuitworx oil pump gear (stronger, stock is a known weakpoint) and new oil pump housing, and ARP hardware. I might do a new water pump while I have the motor out too. That should be about it.
Already Bought MWR 2ZZ-GE Valve Set- Flat Face MWR 1ZZ / 2ZZ High Performance Valve Stem Seal Kit MWR Circuitworx Assembled Oil Pump - 2ZZ-GE Toyota 2ZZ OEM lift bolts (pair) Toyota OEM Front Crankshaft Seal - 1ZZ-FE, 2ZZ-GE Toyota OEM Rear Crankshaft Seal - 1ZZ-FE, 2ZZ-GE Toyota OEM Head Gasket - 2ZZ-GE Toyota OEM Oil Pickup Gasket - 2ZZ-GE Toyota OEM Oil Pump Gasket - 2ZZ-GE List To Buy: Throttle Body w/ IAC Head Gasket ARP Head Studs Pass. Side Mount Cosworth or Hondata IM heat shield gasket ECU Maybe Depending On Funds: Eibach Valve Springs Cams? Running tab so far: $400 Motor $350 Misc used OEM parts $750 12/15/09 Valves, Gaskets, Oil Pump Total $1500 This shit got expensive....
Ordered: ARP Head Studs Supertech Valve Springs Supertech Ti Retainers Oh, and good news; my bearings look ok Just some normal wear. (jounal #2 has some oil on it, so it looks worse than it is) This motor had a BHG too as proven by the milky oil. I'm just glad the bearings are fine.
I just picked up a ECU. Now I just need a TB and a mount. SWEET. Should I black out my motor, or paint it silver? I was thinking of black chrome for the valve cover... but I want the motor to look nice. reference:
^Not my style Got the throttle body with TPS and IACV Running tab so far: $400 Motor $350 Misc used OEM parts $750 12/15/09 Valves, Gaskets, Oil Pump, etc $550 12/18/09 Valve springs and retainers, ARP head studs, ECU $100 12/20/09 Throttle body assembly Total $2250 Just need a mount
I must buy these cams!!!!!!! Cheaper than the rest, and make more power than the Piper 3's (best cam before these came out)
Ordered Today Hondata Intake Manifold Heat Shield Gasket - 2ZZ-GE MWR Cam Set - 2ZZ-GE - Stage 3 As soon as my valve train comes in, it is assembly time! Running tab so far: $400 Motor $350 Misc used OEM parts $750 12/15/09 Valves, Gaskets, Oil Pump, etc $550 12/18/09 Valve springs and retainers, ARP head studs, ECU $100 12/20/09 Throttle body assembly $700 1/15/10 Cams and Hondata Gasket Total $2850
Yeah, the car really has to fit for it to look right. And the wing has to be the right one, not any old cheap one. On another note, the Del Sol might be sold this week. If so, it's time to order wheels !
