Ian's B6T Festiva build

[kumalaba]

^ same here

[greywolf200]

me 3

[festyfreak39]

i like the teal but im biased! hahahaha

use the aluminium FMIC. It will look nice in the front of the FMS bumper, and provide some cooler IAT temps then the other ones.

[Advancedynamix]

I'm also partial to the body color pillar/window surround. If you do it in black Vinyl then you can go back if you decide you don't like it.

[sketchman]

Black. Especially with tinted windows and black mirrors and bumpers.

[Tommychu]

On the ICs: I'd go with one of the two factory ones. They tend to be a lot more resistant to vibration and debris (I know you're planning on racking up a lot of miles on this car) and IIRC according to Mr. Bell the 'tanks run the long side' arrangement is a bit more efficient. Since it seems that you're looking at going well above factory power I'd go with the Supra one.

[An Amish Woman]

I think stock pillar color looks better. Doing other small accents on the car like a pinstripe detail will draw any eye just as well.

As for the intercoolers, I'd use the Supra one. It seems to be the most efficient

[fastivaca]

Had the boys helping me today and got a lot done. Engine and transmission are out, struts and shocks are out, interior is all cleaned up and just about ready for sound deadener, dash is out too. Just have to pull the heater ducts then the deadener can go in. Also got the front hubs off. Thank you Elias and Isaac!

[M3NTAL]

Nice work Pops!

[fastivaca]

ATH bumper fitted... next step paint.


Sound deadener install started.

[Movin]

The most noise for those who have hearing loss that deadens everything but tire noise...it come from the rear where this pic is showing deadener !!

[fastivaca]

Just a quick update....

- Sound deadener is all done and the carpet is almost ready to go back in. Still have some tidying up to do before that happens



- I decided to paint the window surrounds to make it look like an LX. It will look better than body color with my dark tinted side windows. Driver's side is done, just working on the passenger side.



- Hatch glass was removed and the rust along the bottom of the opening repaired. Holes were drilled for the rear wiper. Still have to route the hose for the nozzle. Will be putting in the glass from my red car as it's already tinted and I know that almost all the defrost lines work.





- Quick clean up of engine compartment done. I'll be doing some more as things progress



Next few things on the agenda for the next few days:

- Sort out what I can do before tearing into the red car. The idea here is to minimize the amount of time both cars will be immobile.
- Wire up the doors for power mirrors and speakers
- Get the engine and transmission mated up. This will entail modifying the oil pan on the B6T as I'm using the stock E-series transmission.
- Remove the Festiva axle beam and e-brake cable.

Obviously there's still a lot to do so unfortunately I will not be done in time to have the car at Westiva. So the red B6 car will being making its final appearance instead of the aqua B6T car making its big debut.

Thanks for your continued interest and encouragement.

[Festiva_Fred]

Nice progress! Looking forward to seeing more!

[Advancedynamix]

Great work Ian! That car sure is a beaut!

[fastivaca]

Nice progress! Looking forward to seeing more!

Great work Ian! That car sure is a beaut!

Thanks for the encouragement! It's greatly appreciated.