Well im fixing to hit 101k miles so a timing belt is well over due. Ive had the car a little over a year and only put about 5k miles on it. So i figured while im tearing into it i might as well due a head gasket since the would be hte next major issue...plus it gives me a good excuse to do a couple other things. Heres a run down of what im gonna do:
-Timing belt and water pump
-Head gasket....Cometic MLS gasket
-port & polish head and port match IM and IM gasket
-upgrade to ITR cams and dual springs
-get valves resurfaced and put in new valve stem seals
-APR head studs
-NGK iridium tip plugs and Vision 9mm plug wires
-AC autotechnic pro cam seals
-mugen fan switch
-mugen thermostat
-mugen valve cover
-go ahead and do a oil change...change over to Roayl Purple
-posibbly go ahead and throw on some samco radiator hoses
-possibly try to pick up a ITR IM if i find a good deal
also i was wondering if there is a DIY on how(if you can) to bypass any unneeded heater lines going to the TB or IM...cuz i know they had that for the EP3 but wasn't sure if there is one for the EM1...havent really looked close enough at the lines. Also if anyone has some ITR cams, dual springs and ITR IM they'd like to get rid of for a reasonable amount let me know. well i'll keep yall updated.
just ordered a shift boot, ebrake boot and arm rest cover(all black leather with red stiching) from redlinegoods...so will have those on here soon too