Okay, can anybody know what this part is or what it does?

Hint: all turbo cars have one

 

Looks like a goofy waste gate.

 

It is goofy looking if you compare it to the Tail WGs, but works fine so I'll save that $500 for something else

It has a 6 lb spring in it, so I can use an electronic boost control to dial it up!

 

Here's what the purdy one looks like

 

What size turbo you going to run? BB or journal

 

Garrett Ball Brg GT35R is what I'm looking at cuz it's good for 400-600 ponies

TurboByGarrett.com - Catalog

 

Does that come standard with the compressor inlet anti surge ports or is that an option. BB great choice for that should spool quicker than even a 50 trim.
Forced performance put up a white page on oil recommendations for my motor 4g63 maybe you could leverage some of their data for a choice oil for your new toy

 

anti surge housing is a $69.00 option and prolly worth every penny as insurance

as far as oil, I'll be running straight KY jelly in this one cuz the ladies will be chasing me down the road

 

Last night I got her up on jack stands and started accessing the brakes. Looks like I'll need new pads for all 4 corners and rotors turned. I'm thinking SS brake lines are in order too...

Maybe I'll go crazy and powder coat the calipers...maybe not

 

Here's a pic of the heads after they were skinned in preparation for fire rings

 

always looks nice. I'd be more interested in replacing/updating all the suspension bushings. what does it have for suspension now or all stock? is the car pretty original?

 

I agree and yes it's mostly original with Bilsteins on all 4 corners.

I'm starting with the hubs and brakes and will work my way through it slowly but surly

 

I made more progress this weekend rebuilding brakes & front end

 

replacing strut inserts, brgs, ball joints, discs, pads, top plate, boots, etc...should be as tight as new when I'm done

 

The stock Tbars were 19mm thick and the new ones are 23mm

 

APR rod bolts torqued using a stretch gauge

 

while waiting for a couple of parts I fit tested the crank & intermediate shaft in the right side case and fixin to start on the heads

 

2 heads down and 4 more to go...if I were building a SH I'd be done with the heads by now!

here's two tricks that my help when you're building up your heads:

1- put some assembly lube on the valve stem in the keeper groves so when you get a keeper on the stem it will stay and not fall off when you hit it with the second keeper

2- put some Dow Corning pure silicone grease on the valve stem seal to insure a nice seal. I use the end of a fat sharpie to dip in the grease then run it around in the seal. She'll be air/oil tight fosho then
RC

 

I've been watching this since you posted the thread. These Boxer engines sure are interesting. I have never opened one up or even worked on one, so it's cool watching this one being built. Looking good so far man!

 

Thanks & I'll be makin more headway once a get some more parts in. I'll keep the pics coming even if it takes me a year to restore this baby. Come to think of it 12 months would be a record for me...just ask anybody here that followed my last build

https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...stage-i-17262/

 

Tonight I got 3 slugs ringed and using a gapless ring in the second CR groove to improve the seal...

 

Waiting for some o-rings before I can close up the motor, so working on front end this weekend, added a missing spacer on one of the spindles, replaced all A-arm and sway bar bushings, removed and ordered all new wheel bearings, ball joints and control arm joints. Once I get all the new bits on including the upgraded strut inserts the front end should be tighter then when she rolled outta the factory 24 years ago!

 

Anybody know a good paint that likes to stick to magnesium?

 

Why would you want to paint that beautiful looking fan?

 

Cuz it will oxidize to a dirty grey color

 

Then clear coat it

 

I have considered it but worries it wouldn't holed up as well as an enamel or epoxy paint

 

some good info here. and some amazing pics of different takes on that theme. Scroll down on the first link to see the big bird engine build

Big Birds Motor progress - Page 7 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

993 engine fan overhaul - in pictures - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Engine bay bling - Rennlist Discussion Forums

 

From mild to wild that pretty much covers it all...thanks Bill!
RC

 

Oops, family vacation this weekend...stay tuned