McMahon's 95 LS - Slow Build Thread

[McMahon]

finally stripped most of the 96 ls parts car. (link in signature)

still gotta remove a few things under the hood, trading the axles for some stock tail lights.

then moving onto the interior/body removal. havent had much time between my 2 jobs and school but it'll be stripped and scrapped before winter.


/edit

Didnt realize that I posted the stripped pic already, my bad.

 

[McMahon]

Put in DC headers today with 2.5" piping, test pipe, and a Greddy exhaust. Also got stock tail lights.

Next is basic maintenance. Plugs/wires, oil change, possibly throwing on the winter tires.

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Here's the stripped 96 and my little brother!

Thats how a front bumper should look xD

 

[McMahon]

Small update:

With winter coming, I'm going to be putting my 14" snow tires on + alignment.

Also got some NGK V Power plugs/wires, installed.
Also have 2 new doors, shaved moldings. Bought all the paint, just need the time to paint then install.

Other than that I havent really been doing much.
Been slowly building up a b18b in my parent's shed, but like I said, SLOWLY.

Just going to get oil change + save my money up over the winter for new rims + possible paintjob in the spring.


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Forgot to add that I got all new front brakes. After I get my core charges taken care of, I'll then do the backs. Dont laugh at my dirty fat fives!

 

[McMahon]

On a second note, the EG I've been working on (me and a friends project)

Putting in a b16a2 package

 

[McMahon]

Cleaned the IAC valve.

Hoping to clean the FIT valve + replace the intake manifold gasket + repaint intake manifold.

Also, got ahold of the guy who painted the Asylum here in Maine, its a massive graffiti wall with amazing graffiti on it.

He said if I helped him tape the car off, he'd do some nasty graffiti on it for $500, then I'd go to Maaco and get a clearcoat.

 

[jznsn2u]

Puttin in work :thumbs up.

 

[McMahon]

Got more things done:
Replaced TPS, ECT, and IATS.
Replaced my ECU because it fried.
Got a new OEM throttle body /w FITV blockoff.
Took intake manifold out.
Replaced Intake Manifold gasket.
Repainted Intake Manifold with metallic paint (so it doesnt mess up the heat dissipation), stock color.
Replaced PCV Valve/Hose
Replaced 1 broken injector.
Replaced 1 broken rubber grommit(gasket?) on another injector.

Sorry, only got a couple pics.

Here's the 94 LS Sedan Auto that was totalled (friends) and my Jeep Patriot.
We stripped it, took my extra tranny, extra clutch, ordered a few parts like brake cables, manual tranny mount, etc. Dropped the B18B into an EG.

Next on the list:
Oil Change
Put snow tires on (orange steelies)
Possibly sell it in the spring.

 

[McMahon]

Havent done much recently.

B18B is now in the EG.

Still needs minor work for sticker.

Got the front winter tires on, rears going on soon.
Also put the roof rack on.

New head going in this weekend. Bent valves in the old one..VC repaint as well. Doing a new timing belt too.

 

[OGstackadoIIa]

Nice work. Not really feelin' the orange dookies, but everyone has their flare they like to add :thumbs up

 

[McMahon]

Nice work. Not really feelin' the orange dookies, but everyone has their flare they like to add :thumbs up

Yea I just like being different. They were camo'd at one point but I'm not really into that.

 

[McMahon]

So the noise my car was making was a spun rod bearing.

So instead of a head swap, its been a complete engine rebuild.

Got some goods, but also got some basic OEM style parts.

Some goods:
ARP Head studs
ACL Rod Bearings

Other:
Head Gasket
Oil pan gasket
Piston ring set for all 4 cylinders
Valve cover gasket

I'm sure I'm missing something..

But anyways, she should be done tomorrow, cant wait.

 

[McMahon]

Not much for updates.
Engine is running. Here's a video showing that it runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYcLflgkfVY

Still in winter mode pretty much. Going to repaint it then sell it sometime this month, loosing my license until like August. Figured I'd sell this teg and save up for a GSR/RSX.

Dont think I really got any pictures. I remounted ECU and my plans in order to sell are:
Repaint it
Remove winter tires
Get windshield side trims
Remove Kenwood deck and replace with a crappy Clarion. Remove subs/mono amp. Maybe remove some of the nice JL speakers but maybe not.

And if I have time, replace stock exhaust and possibly fix my o2 sensor.

 

[McMahon]

So its back to making her look stock so I can sell it.

Gonna sell the exhaust/cai to a friend. Replacing everything with stock/or stock looking parts.

So:
Repaint
Clean up the Fat Fives
Remove Kenwood and put in Clarion.
Remove all speakers and throw in junkie Alpine Speakers I have lying around.
Recarpet the cargo cover (Will have holes in from speakers/crossovers)

Yesterday I had some extra time so I bought new wiper blades and repainted the wiper arms.

 

[McMahon]

Just a heads up, I ordered my GSR High Flow Cat today (Since my whole exhaust from header back is GSR)

Finally get to replace the test pipe and now I dont have to drill a hole in the DC Header for my O2 Sensor!!!

Good thing I'm getting this now, 2 birds with 1 stone. Plus inspection is due this month =)

 

[McMahon]

Redid my quarter panels. Also the high flow cat came in today.