Great news!!

It will get pained black and also get fresh set of unpainted freeze plugs


I don't actually start with allocating money for my DSM projects. Instead, i set my power goals (600hp/8500rpm) and gradually move towards that goal.
If I run short on cash, i stop and wait until cash is available again. In the end i will hopefully end up with the product i want which is a well balanced long block in terms of power to parts ration.




I placed my parts order last night. It was very intense as i was still debating between few parts options.
Finally, i decided not to use ARP for mains and go with fresh OEM bolts. For pistons i went with stronger 2618 alloy 9.0:1 CR over 4032 alloy .

We need some updates on this

and here is an update My red Talon is now alive and well. Currently doing break-in (350km/1000km on conventional oil)

Long story short, i blew my stock original 96 7bolt block in April 2018 pushing 30psi on e85.
I re-used by spare 99 block (which i saved when i part out my 99 GST Spyder) and now this block + head are fully built and dropped back into my 96 Talon.
I used Reza's timing belt method (got it right on the first try) and Jason D helped me spot an oil leak due to missing balance shaft inspection bolt (machine shop left an empty hole)

7B Upgrade highlights

Block:
- Forged Wiseco 9.0:1 Pistons & Manley H-Beam Rods
- Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS Head Gasket
- King XP Tri-Metal Racing Series Main & Rod Bearing Set for 99 revised block
- balance shaft deleted

Head:
- GSC stage 2 cams
- Brian Crower Valve Spring & Titanium Retainers
- ARP L19 headstuds torqued to 100lbs

I picked up my built motor from the shop and drove it home in my daily rx8

On the positive note, we purchased our first home in Cali and i had to tow my Talon to a new garage and then finish her off
Here are few pics from that event









Slightly lowered and front lip re-painted. Ready for first engine start


evo 3 5th gear


Here is the motor in action, idling on GSC Stage 2 cams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7AJPWJq-k

Nice work man! Great progress!!
Congrats on the new crib!

Thanks Bryan

The pics shown above is about 5-6 month of progress. Here are the latest and greatest changes:
Since i'm using 99 Spyder 4g63 long block i decided to finally install my 99 white cluster (rare) so it reminds me my Spyder and 99 revised block
I took it apart and replaced OEM orange bulbs with clear OEM bulbs to make it brighter. I found few of them were dead which explains why it was harder to read this cluster at night.
Millage will be out of sync, project for another day.







Here is the night shot, with clear OEM bulbs it's brighter and easy to read and white film is not that visible at night which i like.
During day time it's nice and clear, another likes from me






The more serious issue i ran into was damaged/cracked transfer case. When the rod blew through oil pan, transfer case took a major hit. Here is the closer pic:





I tried buying more time with it by sealing damaged area with RTV sealant (and had re-seal it a few times while while under the car) but
it kept on leaking. Nevertheless, i finally received replacement unit from Reza and got it installed same day, no more leaks

Happy to see her back on the road!

Looking damn good!

Looking good player

Thank you gents!
Last night i was going over my old DSM pics and videos and found something interesting to share.
It was recorded at least 8 years ago when my DSM was daily for me. Back in the day i normally did this during any snow storm in GTA
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiwKbtXrJWc