Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

[Xyla95]

I've been lurking around here for quite some time and finally going to get my self organized and get a build going. I'm not boost savvy and would like this car to be reliable, so N/A it shall stay.
I've decided to follow the Deebs build as follows:

• any block will work, 99+ are stiffer
  99 rods and pistons, pre-99 crank
  01+ lower block brace to stiffen things up
  valves are typically 91-93 flat faced version and use 98 valve springs due
  to
  increased stiffness
  head isn't as important, stay away from 91 and 99+ stuff
  
  This basic combination netted 133 horsepower at the wheels, which translates to 145+ at the crank.

That info was found way over on saturnfans.com

Currently:

• 1995 sc2, 5spd, black gold, 112,xxx mi

Mods:

• Ebay WAI
  Valve cover filter
  PCV oil catch can (air compressor style)
  '92 oem header wrapped and coated
  Custom 2.25 inch mandrel bent exhaust
  Thrush glasspack
  Magnaflow cat and straight through muffler
  A/C delete
  Motegi Racing FF15 16x7 lightweight aluminum wheels
  Falken 512's 205/50r16

What it needs

• Passenger side body panels (due to an unintended guardrail interaction)
  Passenger headlight assembly (due to previous owner)
  New motor (burning oil since I got it)
  To get low (stock suspension)

I have a yellow SPS 17.5mm 4way rear anti-sway bar waiting for spring to go on with poly bushings and moog links.

Motor
Now heres my intentions for the motor, following the Deebs build pretty much to a T. I have a pre-99 crank and a 96-98 head in my possession right now. I need a few things.
What I need:

• 99+ Block
  99 rods and pistons (most likely get new hypers according to bore needs)
  01+ lower block brace
  91-93 valves (flat faced version)
  98 valve springs

I know a local machine shop that can do the machining and porting as necessary.
I will also use a Geo Storm GSI TB and do port matching everywhere.

Q/A

[therealm0rh0us]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

sounds good
like i said
get a hold of me
ive got a good amount of stuff you may want
and if you want any help
im right around the corner

[saturntech95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

I have a 93 that I am parting out and some of the pannels mat be helpful to you.

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Here are some Pics of her in her worst winter coat, I'll polish that turd a bit and get better pictures up soon.

Dusty


Changing the alternator

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

What color are the panels, I need a passenger fender probably door and probably quarter, there not broken, but scratched pretty good, I'll get pics up of that side.

[waterboy]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

id suggest with the 4 counter weight crank maybe throw a light weight flywheel also while you have it apart have have your difff pin welded unless it already is wont make the trany bullet proof but better than what it was

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

I was considering upgrading the flywheel, but we'll see how the finances are at that stage, Yeah, if I'm not mistaken there is a person on here offering welding service for differentials witch I will likely take advantage of.

[waterboy]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

that would be me

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Well well, we have crossed path's
How do you do?
I will likely be requesting your services in the not-to-distant future.

[waterboy]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Well well, we have crossed path's
How do you do?
I will likely be requesting your services in the not-to-distant future.

lol nice to meet you

[saturntech95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

My pannels are teal. There is pictures of the car in my part out thread in the for sale section.

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Pictures of winter grime, and passenger side damage as well as passenger side headlight damage, the hinge is bent, still operates, but its crooked.

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Here it is all shinned up:

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

I have a donor front cradle that I got from a friend's friend, not 100% complete and unknown but supposedly low millage. I'm totally rebuilding it so its not going to be a big deal because its getting bored out and decked so all the surfaces will be fresh.




What I'm going to use:
Block
Crank
Head
Cams
Oil Pan
Water Pump
Valve Springs
Lifters (inspect)

The water pump was replaced shortly before it was pulled so I'll take a look at it and likely reuse it.
I'm going to swap to a twin intake cams from my current motor but I want to have as little down time with my car as possible. So I think I'll, remove the nub/tab, build it with normal and swap it later unless its a real bitch swapping them while their in.
as far as valve springs could I get away with buying shims or just spring for new ... springs?
I'll probably scrap the autotragic, I don't know its history and wouldn't want to sell it to anyone. Anyone know how these fair as far as weight for scrap?

With the motor and auto I also got a front subframe.



If I wanted to remove my power steering could I just loop the lines from the pump to create a semi manual rack?



The hub and LCA look decent no major damage, I'll probably clean them up, paint em, and swap them for mine.



The axles were torn apart when the front subframe was dropped so theres a lot of grease on some of the stuff.

[Xyla95]

Re: Xylaphobe's 1995 Sc2

Just did some reading and I should definitely do the twin intake mod while its out.
So I'll have to get another intake cam and do it while its torn down.