C. Fl. Coupe build

[Loring]

Engine and transmission are in.

I've read that a few of you had trouble with the Harbor Freight engine hoist. I had the car on jackstands (which may have made the difference) and had no trouble at all.

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[Loring]

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[Shawn818c]

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nice choice !!

[fastfox]

He says he's run 43psi on the 2000s. As far as I'm concerned, if it comes apart due to the head studs, he's gonna be the first one to get a phone call about it, haha.

Injectors showed up. FIC 2150s. Now I can mount the rails and fab the x-over pipe.

From what my builder just told me yesterday when I dropped off my core, 2000s are "ok" for one time use at that level. If you want to use studs as many of us like to (multiple uses removing heads and replacing) then they're a no-go. I'm going with CA625+ for mine, only planning for @500whp in an 05 STi...

[Hindsight]

How are you going to keep the car on the ground?

[Loring]

Dunno. I think I can take the exhaust straight out the back window for downward thrust, lol.

From what my builder just told me yesterday when I dropped off my core, 2000s are "ok" for one time use at that level.

35psi is going to be the high boost level on e85. He seems confident.

On to more pics:

Pressure side is done
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"Muffler"
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[Hindsight]

Going to be a beast. Is it ok to have the turbo at that much of an angle off horizontal?

[Loring]

Yeah, it'll get some final adjustment when the exhaust is done and it'll be 15º or so, which should be fine on a BB with a restrictor.

[mikeybrownie]

I paid my lawn guy $20 and he did away with my shell that I had cut up with the Saw-Saw

I've read a few guys just cutting the shell up and scrapping it over time. The first scrapyard informed me that it was illegal, to which I held back a laugh.

From other Floridians registering the 818 and kit cars in general, they don't actually require the title, just proof of ownership. They issue a new title with a new VIN anyway.

I recall one 818 owner cutting his shell into pieces and leaving it out for the scrappers over a month or two period.

[Hindsight]

I cut mine up and left it at the curb on garbage guy. Scrap metal guys came and got it.

[Loring]

Not much new to report, little here and a little there. I've been traveling, so it's interrupted our work on the wiring harness. In other news, the 818 has a new garage buddy:

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[ravenelitex]

hoping to hear an update soon.