What next?

[corriganjoshua]

So i got my complete sr set from enjuku every is in tact and looks great...so far i got the bov,fmic,downpipe,fuel pump,radiator with dual fans,nismo mounts... and did all the usual maintnence...I was thinking probably a clutch next...what else would be a must before throwing it in?

P.S. Its also gunna be a common DD not look to push any huge numbers right out of the gate just want a good clean running SR

[johngriff]

thermal switch for the fans.

Spark plugs! NGK BKR7E-IX

Clutch is MUST.

Small battery or battery relocate for the FMIC.

[180sx_Drifter]

since you got it from enjuku....id run a compression test and leakdown test. Theres been stories of their faulty sr motors. I personally havent had this experience but id hunt for blood if it ever happened to me. Just check it just because.
sorry just trying to help.

[corriganjoshua]

very much appreciated thanks guys

[exitspeed]

since you got it from enjuku....id run a compression test and leakdown test. Theres been stories of their faulty sr motors. I personally havent had this experience but id hunt for blood if it ever happened to me. Just check it just because.
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=162294&highlight=enjuku+racing

He can't see that thread.

[corriganjoshua]

is it because i got these 2 red dots for not using the search button the very first time i posted on zilvia and get looked down on now?

[!Zar!]

I am not affiliated with this post nor it's views. Simply posting for op.

"I can assure you that we do and only provide good motors to our customers."

-Jason @ Enjuku Racing

Without Further Ado...

Okay, I get the engine. First thoughts, could be cleaner. The valvecover looks tore up. But, I figure cosmetic damage, not that big a deal

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/ValveCover.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/1610643646_184554f635_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/1609776225_e2dfb777ee_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2335/1609769849_db171d7793_b.jpg

Hmm...time to check out the other areas of the engine.

The first thing that becomes apparent is that engine seems to have suffered from a lot of corrosion. And I see a lot of residue of some kind of orange fluid. :-/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/1610677392_6bb969904a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/1609428319_408ad7774a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/1610590338_a08023e3d5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/1609460057_674b51de9e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/1609440187_d230cd4e58_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/1609859017_007f0e9550_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/1609876989_9b674db22a_b.jpg

Now let's take a look at the Clutch, Flywheel, and Pressure Plate.

The color of these items reminds me of something. I just can't put my finger on it. Oh, that's right, it looks just like when my dog got sick and decided to shit diarrhea everywhere.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/PressurePlate2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/1609584485_2e4b2574d6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/1610467326_13fd961b90_b.jpg

At this point I'd take a picture of the transmission harness. But...oh...that's right, I can't...because there isn't one. :mad:

Hmm...these transmission bolts look a little odd.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/1610479778_017f1e023c_b.jpg

What you say? They don't have uniform markings on them? Nope.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think these are the proper bolts that attach the bellhousing.

This is what I believe to be an OEM bolt.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/1610568102_d2bef6ac8e_b.jpg

Let's play a game. Which bolt doesn't belong?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/1610561676_ab909275a2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/1609666795_a62e78be2b_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/1609632815_bc108ca912_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1610514892_177e265017_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/1609620627_ab15bf0f24_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/1610496604_2893372d2a_b.jpg

Okay, since I have the valvecover off, let's inspect the valve train.

Mmmmm...nice and rusty. Just the way I like it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/1609749363_03093abbf1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/1610630424_66c1c0f72a_b.jpg

Gee, looks like someone was messing around with the cams at one point in time as evidenced by the scoring on the camshafts.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/1610609992_99fbae1131_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2262/1609506703_a1557101f4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/1610375342_3053c17011_b.jpg

Hmm...orange stains + removing the camshafts = I wonder what it could be.

Let's take a look at the sparkplugs, shall we?

A wise man once said, a look at the sparkplugs can give you a good indicator of the previous life on the engine.

#1 Sparkplug = Good

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/1609536839_4a469ee6c1_b.jpg

#2 Sparkplug. Running a little rich there, are we?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/1610438928_030b297227_b.jpg

#3 Sparkplug. You can't tell from the picture but the tip of the plug was covered in grime and liquid.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/1610432680_bbb684f446_b.jpg

#4 Sparkplug. Fouled.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2212/1609556941_f51434a524_b.jpg

The liquid on the #3 sparkplug intrigued me. So I decided to take some shots of the cylinder through the sparkplug hole.

#1 Cylinder

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/1Cylinder.jpg

#2 Cylinder

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/2Cylinder.jpg

#3 Cylinder. Not the appearance of what looks like mercury in these pictures. This is noticably absent from the other cylinders.

Well I guess now I know where the fluid that was covering the sparkplug came from. :goyou:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/3Cylinder.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/Closeupof3Cylinder.jpg

#4 Cylinder

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/4Cylinder.jpg

At this point I wonder how liquid in the #3 cylinder would affect the compression test that Enjuku supposedly performs on all their engines.

Then I decide to do my own leakdown test.

#1 Cylinder LDT (12%)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/1CylinderLDT.jpg

#2 Cylinder LDT (5%)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/2CylinderLDT2.jpg

#3 Cylinder LDT (65%-70%) Ouch! Although, at this point I'm not surprised.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/3CylinderLDT.jpg

#4 Cylinder LDT (10%)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/HalveBlue/4CylinderLDT.jpg

So there you have it ladies and gentleman, the quality product delivered by Enjuku Racing.

I'm just glad I'm ordered from a reputable dealer and not some EBay scammer. I mean, I could have gotten a bad engine if I went with the latter. :Ownedd:

*Sorry for the size of the pictures.

[jrmiller84]

It's been about a year since I installed my SR from Enjuku and it seems to be doing well. I definitely did a compression and leakdown test before I started driving it regularly though. Just me .02 cents.

[corriganjoshua]

Yeah mine looks nothing like that at all and everything is very clean thus far

[IStop4NoMan]

i would recommend throwing in some good gear oil for the tranny. like redline MT90

front and rear main oil seals, check to see if oil pan is dented.

and lastly, is your BOV going to be recirculated? if its not, youre going to need some fuel management for that.

[johngriff]

Not really, just need to play with the IACV screw.

[eulalia]

check your water pump and alternator!!

i had to switch those when i got my swap

[DanDriftS13]

IMO don't use bkr7e-ix plugs just use the regular bkr7e. They are about $5 cheaper per plug and after having used both i found the bkr7e harder to foul out and are less likely to have the spark blown out by higher boost levels.

[Jung918]

Make sure the oil pickup is in good condition.