brandonf speed6 bt build

I said fook it and ordered a new radiator core from Summit. I added a tube of RTV to the order to get it over the amount for free shipping (minus the bulk order fee) and saved myself about $10, lulz. It came in the other day looking brandy new, but I have to cut a chunk out of the passenger side (arm?) to clear the FMIC hotside pipe. And NO @Rokusek I'm not breaking the arm on it like you did on my other ones (both the ms3/ms6). :D

I'm also planning to make some custom L brackets to mount the intercooler into the crash bar since it's already cut, using some aluminum bars my dad has lying around.

I also ordered the Planted seat base, and side mounts for the Sparco Evo II US racing seat.. I found the sliders I ordered ages ago, so that will go in after I get the parts in.
 
The custom aluminum mounts for the FMIC came out decent. They're much sturdier than the crappy hardware that comes with the kit:

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Installed the driver side sparco evo ii us racing seat w/ the sparco side mounts, planted seat bracket, and universal sliders today.. what a PAIN IN THE ASS! It took about 10 times putting the seat in and out, tightening/loosening random bolts a bunch of times to get the sliders to align properly, but I finally found the right order. (Install side mounts/then mount those on the sliders, and THEN mount the sliders to the base, checking after EACH bolt to make sure it still slides and each slider is aligned with each other). But, it's done!
 
brandonf said:
Installed the driver side sparco evo ii us racing seat w/ the sparco side mounts, planted seat bracket, and universal sliders today.. what a PAIN IN THE ASS! It took about 10 times putting the seat in and out, tightening/loosening random bolts a bunch of times to get the sliders to align properly, but I finally found the right order. (Install side mounts/then mount those on the sliders, and THEN mount the sliders to the base, checking after EACH bolt to make sure it still slides and each slider is aligned with each other). But, it's done!
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Yuck.. that's painful
 
FINE, pictures have been taken. Ignore the mess, it'll all be cleaned up once I get the car up and running again. I have parts/crap all over the place at the moment, and the seat was sitting in my garage for like 9 years. Again, PITA to install!20260122_184345.jpg20260122_184400.jpg20260122_184418.jpg
 
Today, I worked on the APR front splitter. I got most of the holes drilled and mounted up to the front bumper, but I still need to pick up some coupling nuts for the middle section, mount the support rods, and make some L brackets to mount the rods to the bumper beam. But @Rokusek demands pictures, so here's one to hold him over. :D20260201_151423.jpg
 
I got everything mounted up for the front splitter, filled the diff with fluid, vacuumed out the car and cleaned the mess, got the new tires mounted/balanced/put on, and everything is put back together! All I need to do is bleed the brakes and adjust the intake so it doesn't push my broken brake fluid cap off the reservoir, and get an inspection.. yay! Pics of the front splitter and a picture of the sad dog waiting for the car to be done, so she can get some damn attention!20260208_162721.jpg20260208_163428.jpg20260208_163755.jpg
 
My dad got my car inspected today, blew off a couple boost tubes on a test drive (oops), but the logs look fine... other than maxing out the stock injectors :|

I'm pretty sure this was a 0 boost tune, but I hit 19psi, so I might need to check what spring is in the wastegate. I'll check that tomorrow.. attached is a new pic and the log.20260219_134902.jpg
 

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@Enki helped come up with a plan that should fix the overboost. I had a push/pull setup with the CS 3-port, but instead of venting to the TIP, I T'd to the bpv vent/intake manifold. I'm going to tap two ports on the intake piping (aluminum, should be easy) and one run to recirc the BPV and the other for the ebcs, and see where that gets me.
 
so tapping the intake worked, keeping it simple (stupid) and venting both the bpv/ebcs to the intake pipe has me at 13.6'ish psi boost. I only pulled to 5500 rpm, but the log is attached and looks good to me.
 

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I took off the hood latch sensor today, tried to ohm it out, but got absolutely nothing on it.. so I just yanked it out. I also removed the extra flaps? on the wheel fenders with a dremel since the front spoiler is in the way, and tightened down all the boost tubes to allow for tuning.

Now, I need power! :D
 
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It's been awhile since I updated, but I ordered a new hood latch (only $21 w/ free shipping from China/Walmart) and put that in, fixed my random alarm going off problem! I also ordered the RaiderFab full bumper latch kit because the passenger side keeps coming off. And, currently working on the tune with Freektune, feels good to finally have some power again!

I've also been on kind of a detailing kick, actually vacuuming/washing it regularly.. cleaned up the dash.. used a steamer to get the crappy flapping tint off the windows (still working on the small back side windows/rear, but those aren't as bad).. and trying to clean up the engine bay a little bit with engine degreaser, so I can tell if there's anything leaking.

I am looking into a foam cannon, but that's on a wish list at the moment.
 
brandonf said:
Yeah, i've been searching for them online, but a lot of places are out of stock or want more than the price of it for shipping. $80 + $125 shipping is craaaazy. I'm just wondering if it's safe to epoxy the hell out the broken pieces at the bottom for now until I get the money from Walmart (and then i'll get the new one).
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Ignore me. I didn't read the whole thread because I'm lazy.

Things are looking good, my dude. Good job so far! I'm taking mine out of the garage this weekend to dust off the cobwebs.
 
Ignored ^^ :)

I did some rust removal on my hood today.. sanded four chunks of bubbling paint with 80 grit, filled the holes with fiberblass resin bondo with a couple layers, and sprayed some primer on it. Now I can see a couple spots I didn't sand down well enough, back at it tomorrow. I also ordered some VViViD+ Matte Metallic Navy Blue (Ghost) vinyl wrap, enough to wrap the whole car. That'll be my next project.
 
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