A Build Thread: Taking the Racewagon to a whole new level

[Wagonholic]

Figured I would throw up some of my favorite pics I did during this build. It's been a long road, taking a lot longer than expected. I've been busy with school, work, and I travel a lot. I usually only had the chance to work on the car during the weekends. So in those cases the car gets pushed to the side. This was my first motor pull/engine build/all sorts of fun. It's been a great learning experience, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I have tons of pics on Instagram: my handle is @justinliew_

I have also created a new handle on Instagram that highlights the automotive antics my close friends and I partake. I think I've gotten them hooked on the DIY bug. Visit @yeengineering as this new account takes off.


AAAAAANNNNNND, some pictures....

Engine completed, timing all set, turbos mounted (September 2016)
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Pressure washed engine bay, a clean new home (September 2016)
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Engine fully sealed, complete (October 2016)
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Rebuilding front end, control arms were all original and were completely shot. FCP Euro kit came in clutch, and feels great (November 2016)
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Took the engine off the stand, and this is when the project really felt like the end was in sight (December 2016)
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Engine and Transmission Mounted. Great way to end 2016 (December 31, 2016)
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Engine back in its home (January 2017)
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I left for Europe right after putting the motor back in. Two weeks later, my friends kept bugging me to finish up the damn car. So we got together one Friday night, ordered some food and drinks, and worked through the whole night putting the rest of the car back together. CSF Radiators sent me a radiator a while back to test fit, and it fits very well and provides more than enough cooling for the car. Fans are not even hooked up yet and the car never goes past center.

Pulling an all nighter to reassemble car (February 2017)
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As of February 2017, I've owned this car for 3 years. Can't believe it has been that long.

The next day, I finally drove the damn car for the first time in almost 8 months. Felt so good (February 2017).
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I need an alignment (lowered on PSS9 coilovers) and new tires as well. My favorite cheap tire, the Federal 595 EVO seem to be out of stock everywhere. Might give the new 595 RPM a try or even the RS-R. I've had experience in various cars with the Federal-595 family and love them. Lol. Hey they work.

If all goes well, shakedowns should done around the end of March and I can begin pump gas/meth tuning at that time. Once it's dialed in, I ultimately plan to run E85 and meth. (@vavjettaw36, I look forward to seeing your ethanol content analyzer/gauge cluster thingy. I'll definitely need one )

I'll be keeping this thread updated again! Stay tuned, and thanks to all of those that were of assistance!