[Amey]

@ Pramod,
There was no need to rebuild the engine, it is in perfect condition,doesnt make sense to rebuild an almost new condition engine.
We had just plonked it in to make sure the mountings are right.
The engine is out, we removed it yesterday.

[leadf00t]

Good progress and well researched Amey,

All the best. I am watching this rebuild.
Next time I am in Pune, we will try and make it the workshop for seeing the progress.

[vikram18]

Here's the big boy getting his hands dirty

[Amey]

A few updates,
Chassis strengthening process going on,





















More updates later on

[Ricky_63]

Originally Posted by Vibhanshu

@Amey: Contact Autopsyche(Delhi), their work is superb with Lancers. I think they have got a FTO engine. Your machine would be a one of a kind. Goodluck!

Yes that is a 6 cyl automatic. Been there for years now. Though tread cautiously. His body kit work may be brilliant BUT as far as his mechanical work goes (that too a swap) BEWARE !!! There are enough horror stories you will find on this forum itself.

The famous BMW mess up, MIVEC mess up, GTO mess up & various others that may have chosen to keep quiet.

Nothing personal - just don't want fellow members suffering the same fate I & quite a few others did.



Best of luck

[tantragna]

Guys, why is that putty filler used on the welds? It is supposed to be primed & painted/power-coated. Using the filler in the welds will only enhance the rusting process as it can hold moisture more.

I think there is a misconception with the painting/coating people where a putty/metal-paste/filler is considered to be a anti-corrosive material. Actually IT IS NOT! Does anyone seen any of these material used from the factory? Answer is 'NO'! They do a galvanizing after the welds & then prime it, then finally paint it! So why this filler in welds?

PS: The basic material in making a filler is clay. Clay / mud is good in retaining moisture.

[Amey]

Update :
Chassis member painting is completed. Ready for fitting once bushes are replaced.









3 angle valve cut job,



Head faced (shaved a few microns) to check warpage and to ensure perfect installation on the block.


Porting almost done, little bit of polishing remains.


First of my aftermarket parts to arrive. Not a major one but still, its first to come






More later.

[pramodkumar]

An intercooler, sweet . which turbo are you going for? i hope you are also going for a rear disc conversion, PM me if so i would like to do that as well.


Pramod

[ROGU3]

Hey 'Amey' I've been following the thread and i love your work.
This august i will have to decide on a city or a lancer depending on the engine i can procure. Would it be okay if i sent you a PM asking you a few questions?

Thanks

[Amey]

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

An intercooler, sweet . which turbo are you going for? i hope you are also going for a rear disc conversion, PM me if so i would like to do that as well.
Pramod

@ pramod, i will most probably be going for TD05HRA 16G TME
yes,i have ordered for rear disc conversion and bigger front brakes.

[Amey]

Originally Posted by ROGU3

Hey 'Amey' I've been following the thread and i love your work.
This august i will have to decide on a city or a lancer depending on the engine i can procure. Would it be okay if i sent you a PM asking you a few questions?

Thanks

hey, i have absolutely no issues whatsoever if you want to shoot any queries at me,would be glad to answer them to the best of my capacity and knowledge.

[kutlee]

mm turbo..going to be interesting. Google shows that turbo is evo stock turbo?

[Amey]

Originally Posted by kutlee

mm turbo..going to be interesting. Google shows that turbo is evo stock turbo?

Yes it is stock Evo8 turbo. This is slightly different than the stock one, this came in the Tommy Makkinnen edition.

[pranavt]

Originally Posted by Amey

Yes it is stock Evo8 turbo. This is slightly different than the stock one, this came in the Tommy Makkinnen edition.

Apologies if I'm mistaken, but the Tommi Makinen edition was an Evo 6, or a 6.5.

[Ford Rocam]

Originally Posted by Amey

Update :

Attachment 334907

3 angle valve cut job,

Attachment 334908

Head faced (shaved a few microns) to check warpage and to ensure perfect installation on the block.
Attachment 334909

Porting almost done, little bit of polishing remains.
Attachment 334910

Hey amey, the 3 angle valve job is more significant at valve seatsl, not only the valves, have a look at pic what i mean to say, get it done at valve seats.