Project Livefast

[Livefast]

Hi all.

Here is my project.Okay,only begin of it and mods that had to made first.Real project will start on winter.... Sorry but i had keeping project diary to other forum,but finally got little time to start it here too.On other forum you can also read whole story if you like.But i will keep this thread updated at same now on.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/09-ralliart-show-shine/549520-project-livefast.html

Small and quik intro....:
I´ve been building my project whole summer.It`s DD,but i love tracking and building car for it. Was quite quick summer....Went many tracks,but almost everyone found one or two things to upgrade.Ordered parts,waited weeks,back to track,and again something needed more. Now car starting to run fine and hold up my track abuse. But there is of course A LOT things to make better and but more parts in. I will build car more on winter.Just rented new garage for it :)

Sorry, no good pictures in present form. Will post some asap when i have chance to take those. Also enginebay starting to look great.

Here is what made this summer:

Stage2 (end of summer mods):
-InjectorDynamics 1000cc
-Blaqops E85 kit + Walbro pump
-Fujita EvoX intake
-Battery moved to trunk
-SSP front mount trans cooler package (pump,Setrab oil cooler,
+fan,Xrp inline oil filter (Oem dropped off)....)
-Castrol (Diaqueen) twinclutch oils
-Motul engine oils
-Bryan (Razorlab) tune for 98RON and E85

Stage1 (begin summer mods):
-Bc racing br coilovers
-Tenzo Dc-5 wheels (painted matt grey)
-Yokohama advan ad08
-EvoX OEM turbo & manifold.
-3port boost solenoid
-Turbo XS downpipe & catted testpipe
-Synapse diverter valve
-Whiteline rear swaybar
-Ultimate racing fmic,uicp&licp
-Stoptech BBK on front & rear
-Innovate XD16+LC-1
-Bryan (razorlab) tune
-More to come....and A LOT :)

+125whp & 154Nm over stock:

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/11.jpg

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/5.jpg

One track video on Stage1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-JwjOJ0wew


More stuff and pics coming soon....

[Jackal]

Awesome video where did you have your camera mounted? I would like to know because the view was great.

[MTZL]

Welcome to the club.:cool:
That is one hell-of-a-list you got there.
I remember watching that video somewhere awhile ago.
Where are you located?

I definite like the drawn in dyno graph. :D
If only we can draw it in & make the car perform as such. :)

[Livefast]

Awesome video where did you have your camera mounted? I would like to know because the view was great.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/gopro.jpg

I use small clearance with camera and grill.So i can adjust angle better.Remember there is small vibration on bumper,so suport camera somehow for best quality.Example i use small paper towel between grill and camera....

[Livefast]

Welcome to the club.:cool:
That is one hell-of-a-list you got there.
I remember watching that video somewhere awhile ago.
Where are you located?

I definite like the drawn in dyno graph. :D
If only we can draw it in & make the car perform as such. :)

Finland.

Yup :) It´s 20 years old dyno. It doesnt give info electrical to computer like these day dynos. So max whp to papers is 199,99kw. Then it´s start draw straight line. But there is analog gauges which shows above that. So torque and whp & hp is 100% right. But drawed curves isnt 100% right. But gives quite good info how those should be. There are calculations how you can conclude those....
This is dyno where i went first thing when i got car.So when it was fully stock. This is why i use it still. So i can compare power and torque increase.
When car will be fully ready with engine (there are coming a lot more stuff on winter.New turbo,cams....blaah blaah),i go take power and torque numbers again,and went for other dyno to draw real 100% right curves.

And thanks!

[GAbOS]

Welcome!

Advan's eh? Tires look sick on the car, but I don't hear a lot of raves about them here. I know you guys have different options for rubber in Finland.

The car looked very predictable. Sounds like more from setup than anything. solid work, mate!!

[Livefast]

Welcome!

Advan's eh? Tires look sick on the car, but I don't hear a lot of raves about them here. I know you guys have different options for rubber in Finland.

The car looked very predictable. Sounds like more from setup than anything. solid work, mate!!

Thanks a lot.Keep following project...There will be some very nice things happening with car on winter ;) Also next summer im ready to take part on Time Attack Club-series.

Great tires! Most common these days on Europe.I can rave them to all :) Good grip on track,but also working like champ on road.These are semislicks which are also street legal.No such bad rain driving behavior like example Toyo R888.Had been almost 10 trackdays and driving whole summer on road. And there is still tread left. Okay one tire is end of its life because it was cutted really bad by my rear fender when i first lowered car.
I will order new pair or all 4 tires for next summer.Because there will be more grip then with new front & rear lsd´s.
If you dont find these on US,you can discover them from example UK,and buy from there.I also ordered from UK.

Couple pics from them:

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/lisa1.jpg

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/lisa3.jpg

[Livefast]

After some track abuse:

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/lisa4.jpg

Some old pics what i found from memory card:

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/lisa5.jpg

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/lisa6.jpg

[Livefast]

Today was time to move on with car. Have to see what i do now, and what later.
Dont have money and time to all. Main thing is do engine internals, better cooling,new turbo setup and things like that now.
Manage to pull all off from engine bay in six hours. Next time it will be much quicker.

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[Livefast]

Was great day. Had a time to open engine and get everything on table.
Only pistons,rods and crankshaft is still in block, because i havent one needed tool to have rod bolts open. This week i also have to go buy motor rack (is this right word? :) )

I also put transmission,wheels and things like that back to car, so now i can move it in and out garage. (all what is in picture3)

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[MTZL]

Great work. Interested in more details & upgrade. :cool:

[TrailBrake]

Welcome!

Advan's eh? Tires look sick on the car, but I don't hear a lot of raves about them here. I know you guys have different options for rubber in Finland.



I had the Yoko Advan Advan AD08 on my previous car, and they are an excellent tire (a bit on the pricey side though). The grip is almost on par with R-compound, but warm up much faster, so they are safer to use on the street. Treadwear is 180 if I recall correctly.

[Livefast]

Great work. Interested in more details & upgrade. :cool:

You will get what you ask for ;)

I will give more info & pictures when something start happening.

Keep you all updated soon...

[SubjecttoChange]

Tuned in to your updates! You doing this all yourself? Impressive.

[Livefast]

Tuned in to your updates! You doing this all yourself? Impressive.

Yes. Im mechanic and car painter, so main things is under control.
Some is totally new.

[Livefast]

Ordered first things to engine. Other plans are still open.

-AMS Ac delete kit
-AMS Torque honing plate
-DARTON sleeves
-MANLEY I-beam turbo tuff rods
-CP PISTONS on std size with skirt coatings and upgraded pins
-ARP head and main studs
-ACL rod,main and thrust bearings
-COMETIC head gasket

When i get these first parts, i will start updating carefully with detailed information and pictures. I hope that all plans is sorted out then.

There is A LOT oem parts on sale from my car. Also SST, ECU and things like that.
JUST ASK! Remember im from Finland. So heavy and big stuff will have "big" shipping costs.

[BravoZero]

If you have stuff for sale, please make an official FS thread in the Marketplace.

[zeRep85]

Ordered first things to engine. Other plans are still open.

-AMS Ac delete kit
-AMS Torque honing plate
-DARTON sleeves
-MANLEY I-beam turbo tuff rods
-CP PISTONS on std size with skirt coatings and upgraded pins
-ARP head and main studs
-ACL rod,main and thrust bearings
-COMETIC head gasket

When i get these first parts, i will start updating carefully with detailed information and pictures. I hope that all plans is sorted out then.

There is A LOT oem parts on sale from my car. Also SST, ECU and things like that.
JUST ASK! Remember im from Finland. So heavy and big stuff will have "big" shipping costs.

What is your whp goal? How is the SST holding up? Razorlab(bryan) tune the TCU?

Very nice car/mods/write up! :)

zeRep

[Mamba4]

Amazing build, I can't help but envy the work you have done and hope to get mine their one day. The video was great too, car sounded wonderful.

[Livefast]

What is your whp goal? How is the SST holding up? Razorlab(bryan) tune the TCU?

Very nice car/mods/write up! :)

zeRep

Power goals is also still open, but first i will take about 500whp. Depends what turbo i use first. I will try different setups and build all to support big gains ;) Main thing is that i get good tool for track use, so have to check. More information later...

SST will not hold, if i dont get MR´s TCU + aftermarket clutches... I will use different gearbox when car is ready. Maybe engine break in with SST.
I will ask Razorlab make me tune as long as i have SST and OEM ECU. I wouldnt thrust anyone else.
With different gearbox, i have to use standalone aftermarket ECU, and tunes with it will make one guy here in Finland.
But let´s just hope that clutch line pressure and other things are sorted out when engine is ready, so no need for manual transmission.

[Livefast]

First parts here this coming week. Then i will start project and updating this thread.

Now i need to decide couple things:
-Do i make stroker with Manley crank or keep 2.0.
-Turbo setup. Stock frame (example MAP Ef3) or go to T3/T4 kit.
Exhaust manifold is cracked, so i have to get new one anyway.

Hard hard...

If i only know what gonna happend with SST tuning world in future, it will clear my decisions a lot....

[Livefast]

Still little bit free time problems... Also garage moving is on, and will be ready begin of next month. So i think car is sitting stand still also this month.
But small teaser for now:

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/eparts1.JPG

Oh, almost forgot There was some progress yesterday.
We trailered car to new garage´s yard. When we was taking it off from trailer, load strap snapped, and car slide fast forward to some cars on parking lot. Tried to stop it, but there was nothing to do. Too much speed and weight. BANG.
Result: Mitsu rear bumper cracked. I will need new one. & Volkswagen Transporter´s front bumper cracked. Will need new one too. Main thing is that i have legs still... Was REALLY close...

[Livefast]

There was too deep grooves on crankshaft. On cyl.1 rod contact surface.
Didnt see those, because there was one bearing lying on it. Stupid mistake... :)

Now i have to decide, do i put OEM or Manley stroker crank in it. Maybe Manley then....

Sad that again will be delay with project....

[Livefast]

Finally will get motor parts back from machine shop next week, and project can continue. Had many set backs
Bad crank, machiner on vocation and so on.

Project pictures, details and progress will start dropping next week. So stay online, and watching

Here is one teaser what is coming.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0294.JPG

[MTZL]

Deep pockets. :D I will be keeping my eyes on this thread. :cool: Nice steering wheel, Diameter spec?

[Livefast]

Deep pockets. :D I will be keeping my eyes on this thread. :cool: Nice steering wheel, Diameter spec?

Im official and exclusive importer for Nardi here in Finland. Of course i have to promo those little bit ;)

6069.33.2094
-330mm round and 53mm is offset.
-Black suede leather and red stitching

Would love to use 350/80 size, but then paddle shifter would be way off from hands.

[Livefast]

Yesterday i disassembled interior.

Roof, a-pilar, b- and c-pilar cushions will be coming black. So whole interior will be black, with some oem chrome and silver details. All possible stitchings will be red.
What material for roof and pilar cushions, i dont know yet. I think OEM style cushion. Just black and red stitchings.

Shift knob and handbrake will be getting new real black leather with red stitching.

Black alcantara for others what i want re cushion. But not for all. I dont like when whole interior is made. Just to get it whole black, and some red stitchings.

[Livefast]

Today i did some cleaning and paint job.
First i cleaned and sanded couple parts

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0308.JPG

Then painted all with ETCH primer and black primer.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0313.JPG

IC got nice matt black

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0323.JPG

[Livefast]

Then i painted others with glossy black

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0317.JPG

Wasnt happy, so i let it dry. Sanded, and did some art work
Here you go

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[RalliNurse]

Nice dude...can't wait to see ur interior!

[Livefast]

Got call from machining shop today.
I need new exhaust valves and seals. So my plans to keep head OEM just changed :) Good thing is that this will not delay engine build or machine works.
I will keep STD size valves.

Now i need to decide what brands i want to use.
Supertech and KelfordCams would be great, because i have "good" access to those ;)

All help and opinions are more than welcome to head combo!!

[Livefast]

Head stuff decided:

-Kelford B´s
-Kelford beehive valve springs
-Supertech exhaust and intake valves.
-New seals (any aftermarket available?! Checked all....)

[Livefast]

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[Livefast]

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And..... FAIL :D

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It´s easy to fix. It was night when i was making these, and had been a long week. So mind didnt keep up.

[Livefast]

Prepared interior for new freshy good smelling parts
Cleaned and washed.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0361.JPG


Started to do meter pod.
There is possibility to use OEM radio (without display) or make place for DIM2 player.
Havent decided yet, what i will use.

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[MTZL]

?Failed? what about the Bride Seats? Great project thread. :cool:

[Livefast]

?Failed? what about the Bride Seats? Great project thread. :cool:

"Livefast" text is upside down :D
Will fix it when i paint more parts.

Yes, those are not fail. :)
Thanks!

[Livefast]

Finished sleeved block.


http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0472.JPG

If you are doing work by your self or with local machineshop, here you can pick up details for measurements, to install sleeves:
http://www.livefast.fi/4b11t/

[Livefast]

Today i cleaned block from all possible depris, what was left from machining.
Took about hour to get it perfect.
Then i installed oil squirters, Acl bearings, oem polished crank and Arp main bolts. Also checked bearing clearences. All perfect....

Then i had to quit, because i didnt have right bolts to put motor to motor-stand. And also had to do one customer job.
Will continue my engine end of week.

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And put motor to good night sleep

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0479.JPG

We sent some parts to Thermal Coating. So i included my TurboXS downpipe to same shippment. Got it back last week.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0476.JPG

[ever12]

Wow... Nice to see someone who means business!

[Livefast]

Some progress today. Or not...

Roof cushion was ready. Same material than Audi S-line and Bmw M-sport uses. Just need to give it little more heat, so it´s perfect.
Also test fitted it, so i can know will it look good.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0499.JPG

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0504.JPG

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I continued to build engine. Measured all ring caps and things like that.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0502.JPG


Then i started assembly pistons and rods. Oh my god those CP Pistons circlips are PITA. Those are a lot thicker, than other brands.
Finally after some hour-two, i realized good method to put those in.
But after i put rod and pin in, other side´s circlips was almost impossible
Tried many hours with different methods, and all what i got was painful thumbs and one lost clip. Then i called it a day. Or should i say morning.
It´s morning here in Finland, so whole night was in garage today....
I will go to sleep now, and think tomorrow, will i order new different clips, or try more with what i have now.....

[HTIEK]

Wow man awesome job so far keep it up! looks like its going to be one hell of a car! also love the paint man looks sick!

[Livefast]

Pilars ready. So deepest black alcantara and red stitching.

As you know, pictures dont make justice for things like this. MUCH cooler and blacker in person

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Wow man awesome job so far keep it up! looks like its going to be one hell of a car! also love the paint man looks sick!

Thank you! Loving it also. Wallet is empty too :D

[Livefast]

Little bit progress....

Steering wheel, shifter and handbrake got highest quality black leather, what is available. Red stitchings was made "double"-style, so those give more grip. Noooo. Just looks and feels better.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0627.JPG

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Painted plastic interior pieces with Black PlastiDip.
First time to try that stuff. It is good, but not for interior parts. After couple months of driving, those will look horrible. Too soft for nails and rubbing.

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0653.JPG

[Livefast]

...and for THE engine

Cp Pistons´s wire locks was painful. Throwed them to trashcan.
And ordered KrammLox´s SureLox´s. GREAT product! Easy and quik to handle. So, pistons "damages" are NOT from SureLox assembly. All made with Cp Pistons´s locks. Now i know, why Cp Pistons had started distributing KrammLox´s products too....

http://livefast.fi/Mitsu/IMG_0650.JPG

Measured all possible clearances again, and assembled pistons and rods to block.
Now i need to continue customers cars, and start collecting more money :) Need a lot more parts.
Just to let all know, deathline for car is April. So let´s see how wallet will handle that. Car will running then, no matter of what. Just have to skip some parts and modifications, and do those next winter.

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[OverCorrupt]

Very nice! been considering planning something along the lines of what you got for your interior, so i deff wanna see how it turns out! Cant wait for more updates.

[OherrOderr]

beautiful, definitely one of my favorite project RA's

doing it right :cool:

[MTZL]

Those red stitches looks very nice. :cool:

You should do some how to thread along side your build thread. Love this thread. AWDSOME.

[tencents]

love it.
where do u get the money to do all this?
Obviously u have a money tree growing in ur backyard :p

[Livefast]

Thanks guys! Gives a little bit motivation to go forward :)

love it.
where do u get the money to do all this?
Obviously u have a money tree growing in ur backyard :p

Working a lot. And selling aftermarket parts to customers.
Also not buying clothes, food etc.

Not getting enough anymore :) Reason for slow progress now.
But im getting close to get car on road. Dropping off a lot of parts from "to-do list". I can make those later. Example cams, new turbo, clutch packs and things like that will be my next winter things to do.

First TimeAttack is begin of May. So need to get car running April, so it leaves enough time to repair all possible leaks, run motor in, do all tuning, and make all needed modifications.

Stay tuned :D Next week car will go forward, when i get gaskets to engine.

[OherrOderr]

Thanks guys! Gives a little bit motivation to go forward :)



Working a lot. And selling aftermarket parts to customers.
Also not buying clothes, food etc.

Not getting enough anymore :) Reason for slow progress now.
But im getting close to get car on road. Dropping off a lot of parts from "to-do list". I can make those later. Example cams, new turbo, clutch packs and things like that will be my next winter things to do.

First TimeAttack is begin of May. So need to get car running April, so it leaves enough time to repair all possible leaks, run motor in, do all tuning, and make all needed modifications.

Stay tuned :D Next week car will go forward, when i get gaskets to engine.


Awesome!!! I can't wait to see it!

[MTZL]

Waiting to see video... :cool: