Got some pics up on the Skunk2 Cam Seal install. Did a DIY write up and posted it in the Engine and Internals section. I was planning on painting the valve cover today too, but I cant find any bronze or gold paint around that looks decent. Might just go with metallic blue or something.

 

Found a couple cracks starting in my header yesterday. It had an ebay special on it when I bought it so I figured it wouldnt last. So I ordered a Megan 4-2-1 today.

Does anyone know the difference in B series headers? Ive read B series headers are interchangeable, but I see sites advertising LS/RS headers, B16, and GSR headers. I dont see what would be different unless it something with length maybe.

 

Finally got the new header in the mail. Put it on yesterday. Here is what the cracks on the old one were looking like. It was cracked on all 4 pipes like this one was...


So off with that one, and on with the new one. I like how once it heats up a little, it has a nice golden color to it. Also, the sound is sooo much better. Finally exhaust leak free.



Also got my new front bumper and drivers fender in the mail. Since some people like to run stop signs, hit you, and speed off into the night I got to drop $250 of mod money on body parts and paint. But they look nice, fitment was good, and color match was perfect. I need to put a washer or two under the top most bolt to raise the fender a little near the door still.

 

dam i love your hatch lol

BLACK HOUSING HEADLIGHTS next!! lol you know you need em!

 

Im getting some CTR headlights next. The hit and run broke the tabs on the driver light, plus they are a little foggy. So CTR lights and a OEM CF hood are probably the next appearance mods... Still putting money in the motor too.

I still cant make the decision on this.

A. Build a GSR or B16 head and do a LS/VTEC setup and get a good tune

B. TURBO!

Both will end up costing nearly the same amount and both will put out relatively good numbers. Im STUCK on which route I want to go.

 

Hey what kind of spark plug wires are those.... I have some blue NGK wires lying around if youre interested in a trade? But first who makes urs?

 

Ive been looking for some blue ones. Mine are the Bosch 7mm Opti-Layer Mag Core Spark Wires. Id trade if you wanted. These are only about 6 months old.

 

Painted a valve cover I got for dirt cheap this weekend. Went with Anodized Blue to match the fittings under the hood. Still have another VC sitting in the garage I plan to do a gold/bronze color sometime to see which one I like better.

 

I may be boring and old school, but I like the oem black finish over everything else. Everything else looks mint.

 

Car looks good, it will look even better with CF hood. And good choice on the Megan 4-2-1, that what I got and its working great. =D

I say go with a GSR or LS/vtec. Since this is your DD 9unless I am mistaken) a N/A car will be more reliable.

Turbos are nice and it is more or less free power/using otherwise wasted energy and but it is just more stuff to break and go wrong and that is not something you want with a DD.


(cue the DD Turbo guys ranting in 3...2....1.....)