My motor is dropped, what parts would you change?

wstar · 08-15-2013, 12:07 PM

Any chance they're removing the timing chain cover as part of that job? If so, replace the water pump (cheap and easy, should do it anytime that thing is open really), and consider upgrading the oil pump to the Nismo one that's not so likely to grenade at high revs. If it were me (and my circumstances may be different), even if they weren't planning to open the timing chain cover, I'd just take advantage of having the engine out of the bay and do those two things anyways.

DEpointfive0 · 08-15-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Headers but you already mentioned it.
What about the transmission? Do you need to change the clutch yet or upgrade it? It's probably out too?

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

What about that fuel pump that eliminates fuel starvation?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's the one I've got. In a box in the garage, so I can't confirm lack of a CEL.

He's got an auto, so no need for a clutch.

Only the motor is out, so the fuel pump wouldn't be (nearly) free labor.

exactly.
Can you give me the P/N of the thermostat? Or if you'd like to sell it...

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

A different motor?

Only thing I could think of would maybe be pulley/belt combo, possibly motor mounts (and transmission).

Pulley and belts I'll install at a later time at my local shop because it'll be cheaper

Motor/transmission mounts... Thought about those.
My warranty will cover the rubber ones when they fail
My questions are:
What is the REAL purpose? Yes I know that there will be less delay because the rubber flexes, and people say it helps put the power down (or something to that effect) but wouldn't that be temporary until the rubber flex is maxed out?
And if you lock down the transmission (or motor) with solid mounts, do you NEED the other mount?
Example: If I install a trans mount, that will be solid. The motor is BOLTED to the transmission. How much will it them move? Or will it then just put extra stress on the trans mount?

Also, if you were to buy one or the other, which one, and WHY?

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Originally Posted by wstar

Any chance they're removing the timing chain cover as part of that job? If so, replace the water pump (cheap and easy, should do it anytime that thing is open really), and consider upgrading the oil pump to the Nismo one that's not so likely to grenade at high revs. If it were me (and my circumstances may be different), even if they weren't planning to open the timing chain cover, I'd just take advantage of having the engine out of the bay and do those two things anyways.

I HIGHLY doubt it, but I'll check and see if it's REALLY worth it to me
And I don't think I'd do the Nismo oil pump due to cost.

Chuck33079 · 08-15-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Can you give me the P/N of the thermostat? Or if you'd like to sell it...

My warranty will cover the rubber ones when they fail
My questions are:
What is the REAL purpose? Yes I know that there will be less delay because the rubber flexes, and people say it helps put the power down (or something to that effect) but wouldn't that be temporary until the rubber flex is maxed out?
And if you lock down the transmission (or motor) with solid mounts, do you NEED the other mount?

I'll try to check when I get home. It's somewhere in the box of "crap I'll install once it's not 105 outside".

Your warranty won't really cover the OEM mounts when they fail, since it'll take way too long for them to ever fail if they haven't already. The car will feel more responsive, since that little bit of slop in the OEM mounts has to be compressed every time you touch the throttle. For lack of a better term, the car will just feel tighter. I would do all of the mounts, since individually I'd doubt you would see enough of a difference to make it worth the effort. As a set, you should feel the change from the rubber mounts.

I know you said solid, but you meant poly, right? Solid motor mounts are for masochists and track cars only.

Chuck33079 · 08-16-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Can you give me the P/N of the thermostat?

Forgot to check last night, so I searched the forum this morning. Found it.
W0133-1725928

It was in your post in this thread Mishimoto Thermostat

The link to buy it in your post doesn't work anymore, but here's one that does from the same website.

Genuine W0133-1725928 - Auto Parts Network

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