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

 

sounds good. i would like to see pics when done.
i got several things coming up soon...........
(3rd set) new wheels
new paint
new rear suspension setup

cant wait!
:thumbup:

 

most definitely....i got my ngk iridium plugs and 9mm iridium core spark plug wires put in and it seems to have taken care of my smoking issue(Original ngk r's was still in there and were pretty fouled out)...but even if i smoke a little its to be expected with a gutted cat

 

well got my Redline Goods shift boot, ebrake boot and arm rest cover in and installed...very happy with the out come and very nice products(want to to the rest of my interior in black leather w/ re stiching)..took pics but gotta download them...im waiting on my tax refund for the cash for the rest of my plans so hopefully in the nest month i'll get that back.....

 

well i just lost my job yesterday so that might mean the money i was goin to use to do the above mentioned upgrades/repairs might have to be put off...but in good news i go the pics of my shifter boot, ebrake boot and arm rest cover install and tonight me and a budd took my short throw shifter and chopped it down...lets just let the pics say it....
center console before

center console after & the short throw shifter prior to chopping

pics of shifter after hacking


ebrake boot and arm rest

*yay i know i need to clean m car *

 

Your shifter is really stubby. :reechy:

I have that same exact ebrake boot and console cover. Did you get them from Redlinegoods.com?

 

If you really care about your engine you will not use Royal Purple. Use Amsoil 5w-30 2000. Doesn't burn off like Royal Purple.

 

have any actual data to back that up.

 

ya...really nice products..

i also got a flame throwing kit that we're gonna throw on in the next couple weeks so i'll post results of that:shhh:

 

anyone possibly know anyone with itr cams and or valve train for sale?