About 3 years ago when I was still ignorant and attention college, I've blew motor. Then it has been sitting and I've decided to refurbish most of part of the car and convert it to single turbo.

My long list of parts that I've been collecting is not with me right now, I will update the list later on this evening.

Here's a general idea of what I've wanted to do with the 7.

****Engine****
-Rebuild motor by Karack (Ben) with all OEM seals and 2mm apex seals large street port
-All polished housings
-Unorthadox pulley kit
-ReSpeed filler neck
-Steel bracket for engine mounts
-Garfinkle Engine oil pan brace
-FC thermal Fan Switch
-New thermostats
-GZ LIM
-Greddy Elbow

****Turbo****
-Single turbo conversion (Aspec 500r turbo)
-Custom exhaust manifold done by Charlie7
-V-Band for quick connect/disconnect
-All SS braided lines and fittings

****Drive Train****
-Exedy Twin Disc clutch kit

****Auxilary Water Injection System****
-HSF6 with Summers

****Fuel system****
-CJ Motorsports dual walbro 255 pump system
-CJ motorsport fuel system

****Ignition****
-Twin Power Ignition system
-Coil relocation to passenger side frame rail

****Tuning****
-PFC and Datalogit

****Cooling system****
-Defined AutoWork V-Mount kit (In on current GB)


****Electrical****
-Battery relocation to passenger rear bin with cut-off switch and extra fusebox

****Interior****
-new interior carpet
-All black interior plastics with exception of the headliner (tan)
-Repainted all plastics (glossy black)
-Replacing all guage lights with LEDs
-Replacing all control **** backing lights with LEDs
-Bride EXAS III Racing seats
-Honda S2K push-start button Mod
-SGB interior pass door handle
-ChipsMotor Driver side Cubby Lid (In on current GB)

****Exterior****
-Repaint complete exterior with engine bay with Ivory Pearl White
-Complete FEED body kit
-Shine Replica RE-A diffuser
-New exterior door handles

****Suspension****
-Tein Flex with 8kg front 6kg rear (Originally at 10kg front, 8kg rear)
-SuperPro bushing kit (Complete for coilover set up)

****Lighting****
-In the progress of waiting for SuperDan50's sleek kit

****Wheels****
-To be determined


I believe there are more that needs to be put on the list but you'll get the idea. The car is currently at a shop in S.San Francisco getting the body prep and painted. Should be done hopefully by the end of this month.

Follows attached below, enjoy!

-AzEKnightz

 

More photos:

 

Looks sick...Downpipe looks like itll be a tight fit

 

Thanks, the downpipe is not in the photo but I've test fitted it. It fits great and very easy to remove/install with the V-Band. Charlie did a great job fabricating this exhaust manifold for me.

-AzEKnightz

 

Very nice build, good luck & enjoy.

 

thanks, will do! I cant wait till the car is out from the paint booth =]

-AzEKnightz

 

woot! looks pretty similar to my set up, I'm in that silly college stage now and doing a rebuild/refurb too.

 

Well I am already out of that stage and have my own shop so I work on the car whenever I want with all the tools I needed =].

Makes everything just that much easier!

Anyways, I blew the engine when I was attending automotive technologies LOLZ. Carelessness and stupidity kicked in =P.

-AzEKnightz

 

Update while slow at shop right now:

Some mods were done thanks to knowledgeable forum members like Moconnor (battery relocation guide).

For his guide, CLICK HERE.

Fuel pump rewiring: attachment below

 

Another mod thanks to EVOT23 is the PUSH-START button mod:

CLICK HERE for his guide

 

Have a fuel starvation problem? Hyperion had the solution to this =]

You can order them HERE <--- CLICK

I couldnt find any online guide or installation notes on this. I believe it came in couple pieces of instruction with the surge cover. I will post those up later tonight IF I can even find it. Unless someone has the info and would like to share it with us!

-AzEKnightz

 

After extensive search, here is an attachment of:

single turbo vacuum diagram
oil catch can routing
boost controller and boost gauge hook up
boost control solenoid and/or WG solenoid hook up

All in one that might be helpful for those who are interested converting to single turbo and wanted to add some goodies or two.

This attachment is only for SINGLE TURBO with ALL emission and charcoal canister/PCV system removed with OMP system blocked off.

There is NO OMP in the graph because I've removed the OMP and this WILL require premix in the fuel tank.

All "Tee" points in this diagram require to be BRASS, not plastic (because plastic will melt under high heat in the engine bay)

The routing of the oil catch can is actually what Damian suggested. I just basically put it down on paper =)

If I have made ANY mistakes, please feel free in correcting me and I will remap this diagram for the needs of us who are going for single turbo. Hope this can be helpful!

 

A little changed to the vacuum diagram on the wastegate routing.

I want to note that the PURGE SOLENOID and FPR SOLENOID has been removed because I've removed my PURGE system which includes (purge valve, pure solenoid, charcoal canister and related hoses/pipes). As for the FPR solenoid, I am using an aftermarket AEROMOTIVE fuel pressure regulator, therefore the OEM FPR solenoid is NOT needed.

Here it is:

 

Nice work so far, I blew my motor and let it sit during/after college as well. Good to see you getting it back together.

Also wanted to say thanks for the vacuum diagram, I used you're previous version when finishing my car.

 

No problem, I am glad I was able to help.

-AzEKnightz

 

Oh found a new wiring diagram for rewiring your fuel pump:

Also, more info can be read on this thread: HERE

 

why not just take the factory wiring to the pump where you cut it and run it to the coil of the contactor (relay) that you're using? this way the pump runs the same way it wouldve but just with more voltage supplied to it.

Brad.

EDIT: like first diagram shows.

 

so I'm guessing Cali smog inspections aren't a big deal for you

 

nope. And this will most likely be my track monster =]

-AzEKnightz

 

Brad,

I am actually performing the First diagram fuel pump wire relay. I just found this one upon reading some member's thread and I thought I'd share it.

-AzEKnightz

 

I need to get that surge protector for the tank, thanks for reminding me where to buy it. If you wouldn't mind taking pictures while you're doing the wiring for the fuel pump I would be eternally grateful.

 

No problem, I will do that once i get my car back from the bodyshop.

-AzEKnightz

 

Here are some updates of the vehicle in the body shop today, enjoy:

 

Everything is not really done yet but just preping for paint and have not been perfectly alignment because I needed a light housing to match the fenders, front bumper and hood.

Whereas for the rear quarter panels, I m waiting for my wheel spacers to come in so they can perfectly match it and shaping the inner side of the fender wheel.

The car is finally coming together, I cant wait till I can put the heart back into her and bring her back alive!!!

-AzEKnightz

 

SO.... Finally able to save up for "finish" this project. Some updates with photo.

Engine prepped and on cherry picker


Front view of the engine as is


Engine dropped back in engine bay


My custom manifold and exhaust dumping by Charlie 7 with my Aspec 500R turbo


Twin Power installed


AC compressor removed, coil relocated by Garfinkle's coil relocation kit


More to come!

-AzEKnightz