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Step 1 - Hot-tank the block, main cap and crankshaft to clean them. Step 2 - MagnaFlux the block and pressure test it using compressed air and a water reservoir Step 3 - Bolt up the main caps without bearings and measure the diameter size and concentricity, and align. If the mains are out-of-round, then align-boring or honing might be needed. Once the mains are all good the centerline of the crankshaft is established. Step 4 - The top of the block is decked. Crankshaft is balanced and micro-polished Step 5 - The cylinder walls are notched at the bottom to accept the I-Beam FJDistributors connecting rods. Step 5 - All cylinders can now be bored and honed 0.020-inch(.5mm) over for the 75.5mm Vitara Pistons Some good links below about engine cleaning and machining Basic Block Machine Work Engine Block Preparation Engine Block Cleaning and Maching Process ... Read More

Fuel Delivery and Engine Management 550 Injectors Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump Hondadata S300 + UEGO Airfuel Gauge Boost, Exhaust Temp,  Oil Temp and Pressure Gauges 3 Bar Map Sensor Tuning Info Stop adding timing when the tq stops going up and backs it up a few notches. Hugely important factor for tuning // ... Read More

Turbo Parts and Info Open wastegate dump tube may be a bit noisy, it can be hooked up back to the exhaust to vent but could cause boost creep and spikes, still need to do more research on this. GO-AUTOWORKS Street Kit - GO-AUTOWORKS Stainless Log Manifold - GO-AUTOWORKS SS 2.5" downpipe - GO-AUTOWORKS dumptube - Bullseye Power T3/T4 57 trim .55 A/R - Tial 38mm silver wastegate - Tial 50mm silver blow off valve - complete oiling kit - GO-AUTOWORKS Race charge pipe kit - GO-AUTOWORKS bar & plate intercooler - (6) high quality silicone reinforced couplers - (12) stainless T bolt clamps // ... Read More

Engine Top End Parts and Info - Clean and do a valve job on the head. - Add a catch can to the intake system between the intake and the PCV, this is a must! ARP Head Studs When using ARP Head Studs clean out the threads, hand tightened the studs, placed the head on, torque the nuts to 63ftlbs // ... Read More

Engine Bottom End Parts and Info All you need to know to install vitara pistons, Click Here Block - Cleaned, Bored out to .20 (75.5mm Pistons) .0035 p2w(Piston to wall) for Vitara Pistons What piston to wall clearances should i run with vitara pistons? Usually it depends on your Power goals. The pistons expand when they get to operating temperature. The more power you are aiming for the bigger the piston to wall clearance should be. If you use standard bore Vitaras your pistons might be a bit on the loose side but it is not a bad thing if youre aiming for ove 400whp. If youre using 75.5mm Vitaras and your power goals are between 250-350whp a good P2W clearance is between .003 and .0035. For 350-400whp---> .0035 to .004 For 400whp or more---> .004 to .0045 Oil Pump - Run a stock D16Z6 oil pump it works the best even with turbo. Oil Filter - Use the S2000 oil filter, and fill it 50% before screwing it on to the engine to make sure it is already primed. Pistons -75.5 to 76mm Vitara Pistons 8.4:1 Compression Ratio with I-Beam rods Sleaves and Journals - Might Need to be Notched Drive Pulley - Stock works the best with no problems Oil Pump - Stock ... Read More

Nov 15, 08 - D16Z6 Turbo Build Has Begun Nov 16, 08 - D16Z6 Engine Pictures Before Dissasembly Nov 20, 08 - D16Z6 Disassembled and Almost Ready For The Machine Shop Dec 2, 08 -  D16Z6 Cylinder Head Disassembly and Initial Cleaning Dec 3, 08 -  D16Z6 Pressure Washing the Main Parts Dec 4, 08 -  Masking is Complete and Finally Ready for Sandblasting Dec 6, 08 -  D16Z6 Sandblasting Done and Bottom End Parts Ordered Dec 11, 08 - D16Z6 Block Notching Side 1 Dec 13, 08 - D16Z6 Block Notching Side 2 Dec 15, 08 - D16Z6 Bottom End Parts Are Here! Feb 14, 09 - D16Z6 Turbo Build Restarted Feb 15, 09 - D16Z6 Valve Cleaning Using Parts Washer Feb 28, 09 - D16Z6 Block Sent to the Machine Shop April 11, 09 - D16 Block and Parts are Back From Machine Shop April 22, 09 - D16Z6 Main Bearing Clearance Check April 29, 09 - D16Z6 Rod Bearing Clearance Check April 30, 09 - D16Z6 Main Cap Girdle Notching May 1, 09 - D16Z6 Setting The Piston Ring Gap and Painting The Block // ... Read More

Here is a picture I took of my crayfish SuperTank when he was sitting on top of a floating plant in my 45 gallon aquarium. The reflection looked really cool so I decided to take a picture. He seems to be doing very well after his last molting session and has eaten a few of my fish which is expected of such a smart crayfish. At times I catch him trying to crawl up the eater tube or climbing the ornaments in the aquarium then positioning his back toward the top and suddenly jolting up to the top of the aquarium. He has quite the personality and always fun to watch. ... Read More