RSbeast's NEW Laser!

[RSbeast]

So, some of you may remember my old laser that I had a rebirth/rebuild thread on....well it got sold @ a year ago so I could play with an LT1 car a little. I still had my old GST, but it just wasn't like the AWD.

Anyhow, I ended up getting another one :D The T/A is gone. I am back :cool:

I picked this up from a buddy with a seized engine. BS bearings wiped and sent metal through everything. Had some issues, but all is getting sorted :)

The rundown (so far of what I have seen, still need to get it in the air):

1992 Plymouth Laser AWD 5 spd 117k mi
12 gal fuel cell
Polished stainless 3” AWD catback <<< NEW IN BOX
Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump
Aeromotive -6AN braided line
Aeromotive A1000 fuel pressure regulator
Aeromotive sending unit
AEM -6AN high capacity fuel rail
Fidenza short throw shifter
Autometer Boost Gauge
Autometer Fuel pressure
Autometer Fuel level
Autometer Pyrometer
Autometer Cyl head pressure
Autometer Air Fuel
RR? Front swaybar
RR? Rear swaybar
KYB GR2 shocks
H&R springs
Cross Drilled Rotors
New black carpet
Grant Steering wheel
New Radiator
New Waterpump
New Alternator
New Remanufactured ECU
Manual steering rack
Poly throughout the suspension

....got it all for $x,xxx.xx :D :tree: I don't want to upset anyone ;)

lol, well 999 + 1 :eek:


However I think someone has the cell in backwards because the fittings are in front....something I will address. The car has ZERO rust and is fully undercoated. I picked up an engine off a member here with ARP studs and a fresh rebuild. I have to redo the head though :( but that's ok :)

It's getting BC springs and retainers, BC stg IIs and new valves etc.

Oh, and I managed to pick up a set of EVO VIII wheels on the extra cheap that someone painted blue...

I decided that I wanted to do someththing a little different; and that I don't like figernails/skin on my hands. So BEHOLD! I present to you polished EVO's :eek: :cool:

Anyhow, on with the pics :chair:

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[RSbeast]

more:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/PC1303951.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/PC1303961.jpg

uh Oh an FMIC!! :D
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/PC1303971.jpg
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I'll try to get better pics of the wheels, but I don't have tires right now and the grey skies didn't really make em pop like they do...cause they look SICK.

Right now, I'm in a debate on to keep it laser, or paint the car gunmetal with a black roof/carbon hood with the 1gb talon kit (that I have)

...but Asmo might want to shoot me then :D

So, comment away!

-Tom

[injekt]

Look's nice man. Those wheels will make it look alot better. IMO keep it laser.

[Red1991TSI]

You're subsequently banned from entering the car of the month contest because we don't believe you own it.;)

Nice pickup and nice color. Good luck with the build up. I KNOW you'll do it right!

Red

[RapedApe]

a1000 with stock i/c, piping, turbo, and injectors.... :confused: was this an abandoned project?

the a1000 is heaving and will break that poopy weld. make sure you redo that. and wtf??? the fuel cell is in backwards. the sump should be in the rear. fuel moves to the back under acceleration. if you're keeping her light for racing (2 gal or less) you may run into trouble. I'd turn that bitch around and remount the pump.

Here's my old setup. Sorry I don't have a better pick. Just welded some nuts into square tubing. Bolt them to four corners of the a1000 and then ran bolts thru the frame and the square tubing.

[RapedApe]

Ahh, I see that you are aware of the cell mounting. Just make sure you address that pump mounting when you do the cell.

Nice pick-up for $1000 tho.

[turbolover]

Those evo's polished is where its at!! Good luck on the build, hell of a buy.

[winterwarz]

Congrats on the new ride. And those rims will definitely look sick on that car.

[jreese86]

Lookin good Tom. Looks like a fun project =)

[turbofonz]

More pics of the wheels. I had that idea in my head for a while now, I want to see what they look like. Really badass man.

[Sebba]

Loving the car! Never seen that interior before.... not too sure if I like it.

As for the rims, I love the idea behind it, my only fear would be keeping them clean.

What are your plans for the car?

[swade]

Color match the inside of the rims to the color of the car and they would be even more SICK...

swade

[pinder91]

Definitely leave it a Laser. That paint still looks like its in great shape. And wow... those wheels look amazing!!!

[TravisB]

Id say leave it a laser, they are the rarest.

[RSbeast]

Thanks guys!!!

Yeah, the fuel system is going to get changed around quite a bit, as (if anyone knows me), I am NOT a fan of hokey ass installs or rigging stuff. If it's not done proffessionally then I don't want to be a part of it. But yea, it will all be addressed. :)

Thanks for the wheel comments! I need to finish the other two so I can buy tires and mount em. It's such a PITA though. Took me FOREVER just to strip all the paint. Mitsu has some factory powdercoat stuff that fills all the ridges/holes. The insides of the spokes look casted and the face is all machined once you strip it down. THEN you have to sand past the machining to get a smooth surface, just so you can start to polish them.

I opted to paint the rough casting part silver and polish the rest. The pics really do them no justice and I will get you guys more to look at.

As for the engine; I do believe it was an ex racecar at one point, but maybe abandoned due to fueling issues? Someone definately just tossed an old ass engine in there and went with it, which is why it seems all stock. The turbo however is a ported 14b that I put together for my buddy, but it will be soon replaced. If anyone recognizes the car, I'd be very interested on it's history.

Exterior, I will be reshooting the lower parts to gunmetal to re-laser it and cleaning up and recovering parts of the interior. Please bear with me as it's JUST how I got it out of storage sans removing a bunch of crap laying in the drivers seat. It will be very, very pretty :)

Be sure to check back for many, many updates! :tree:

-Tom

[jreese86]

For someone who doesn't like Laser's they sure do like to land in your lap.

If you need an extra set of hands sometime let me know, I wouldn't mind coming and checking it out in person some time.

[frankozz]

1000 bucks is a steal for a mint car with mods... Looking forward to seeing what you do with it :D

[BarelyLegalGSX]

oh dear....hes back!

i ran into the whole old crew @ the camaro reveal in royal oak on Monday. Miss the good old days. Judging from the previous white car I can only imagine what this will be.


Best of luck dude! I can not wait to see the progress. I have some Black/Gray stock NT steats in decent shape, no brackets on them which might make them easier to ship. They are yours if you want them dude!


You coming to town for dream cruise?

[wishihadatalon]

This is great news. I am excited to see where this goes.

[RSbeast]

Haha! Yeah I'm back lol.

Thanks Rob! I really appreciate the offer, I really do. For some Godforsaken reason I swear the red ones are growing on me :eek: Plus if I think if I change them out, they will be some sparcos or such.

Dude, I miss hanging out so much it isn't funny. We definately had some good times. So is everyone still around that area? The only person I heard from is Nick Armstrong awhile ago....wonder if Ryan is stilll around. I hope you're working somewhere decent these days, you sure did well through school. My job is so hit and miss anymore; I never know where I'm going to end up.

I should be up for Wootward, but it will be through work. We should defintately catch up if we can. Popalis on me :D

Take it easy bro!

[Got Insulin?]

Good shizz, mang.

Glad to see you back in the game. Isn't it like once bit, 60 or so times shy?


:P

[scotthidley]

Popalis on me :D



I've tried a few Pizzapalis's and only liked the one from Greektown. If you get a chance, try Alibi in Rochester (Rochester Rd, south of M59).

I always liked the Laser tails the most. I'd be changing the interior color myself. I just think it clashes with the pain color (that seems to be the most common interior for that paint too).

[RSbeast]

MORE!! These are a week old...so theres alot of progress since these, but eh.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/PC2500151.jpg
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learn to assemble :( Overtightened cam caps
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mmm fox ;)
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Hi!
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Should have some good stuff this weekend! :D

:tree:

[b00stedtalon2]

Looks good. I'm liking the fuel cell setup.

[BarelyLegalGSX]

let me know when you are heading up! I am 5 minutes from woodward.

lookin good!

[b00stedtalon2]

let me know when you are heading up! I am 5 minutes from woodward.

lookin good!
Thats funny. I also live a few minutes from Woodward. I've actually seen your car on 16 mile a few times.

[g9s5r]

Nice project, This is the first time Iv got to see a laser with that red interior. But keep up the good work. I'll be watching this thread I Love Lasers

[BarelyLegalGSX]

Thats funny. I also live a few minutes from Woodward. I've actually seen your car on 16 mile a few times.

I bought the seats and door panels out of your white 1g this past winter.

[RSbeast]

So! Finally a decent update!

I got some additional piecing together and buttoning up/cleaning to do...but IT RUNS!! :D

Still got the nastiest wheels ever created on it...but those will shortly be gone. I need to take some undercar detail shots, cause stuff is very very pretty ;) Interior is also only like half done. The FMIC will go on in a little while, just figured I'd get it going on the SMIC in the meantime. I love it :)

On to the pics:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/PC2500151.jpg
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:D

[1990 Dsm Gsx]

Damn that thing is pretty!


I'd rock those wheels :D

[RSbeast]

Oh, I added the big brakes upfront too :P

Thanks!

[Nick Serra]

I'm drooling.

[MyBoostedGST]

Is that a true Apexi N1? I don't think I have ever seen one hang down that low.

[Doug90TSiAWD]

what exhaust is that? looks like an n1 can to me, but n1 piping is ceramic coated. i want one!

[shadow_FIX]

Clean as always man.

[RSbeast]

The exhaust is a flea-bay N1 knockoff. It's made by Tsudo I think? Looks alot like the Megan stuff imo. Hard to say cause it came with the car, I didn't order it. Quality wise, it seems pretty nice actually. My only complain is that I'm having to get a custom section made to mate it with the 'matching' downpipe and 3" resonated testpipe (which are all polished and look to be made by the same company, though I know MR did the testpipe).

I used to run a true Apexi N1 on my old laser. I think the quality is similar, but I do like how the real N1 tucks very tightly up, I might make a few adjustsments to see how I can get it to sit though. :)

:tree:

[ferriolom]

Nice laser!

Wouldn't wanna trade would ya? :P

[MyBoostedGST]

The exhaust is a flea-bay N1 knockoff. It's made by Tsudo I think? Looks alot like the Megan stuff imo. Hard to say cause it came with the car, I didn't order it. Quality wise, it seems pretty nice actually. My only complain is that I'm having to get a custom section made to mate it with the 'matching' downpipe and 3" resonated testpipe (which are all polished and look to be made by the same company, though I know MR did the testpipe).

I used to run a true Apexi N1 on my old laser. I think the quality is similar, but I do like how the real N1 tucks very tightly up, I might make a few adjustsments to see how I can get it to sit though. :)

:tree:
Exactly the same as my Ebay knockoff fit. I had to get a piece to convert the two together. Exhaust looks nice though. Good luck with the car.

[Talon_Fan]

Wow that things SWWEEET!!

[97BlkEclipse]

It's crazy you live so close and yet I've never seen this thing. I have been cool with your brother scott forever and to see the progress of this thing from where it was. This is chuckies old car isn't it? Amazing how someone managed to mess something so nice up. Glad to see it's in good hands. I'd like to see those evo's on there though. How's the mustang going?

[i need a dsm]

Dude sick

I love red interior, I had a chance to pick it up.. I should of...

[lookinfor400hp]

Good stuff, Lazer luv to my brotha !!!!

Thanks for the updates and the inspiration to get me into trouble with the wife!

[RSbeast]

It's crazy you live so close and yet I've never seen this thing. I have been cool with your brother scott forever and to see the progress of this thing from where it was. This is chuckies old car isn't it? Amazing how someone managed to mess something so nice up. Glad to see it's in good hands. I'd like to see those evo's on there though. How's the mustang going?

What's up man! :D

Well you prolly haven't seen it cause after chucky got it from some used lot like 3 yrs ago it got driven for like 2 months and stopped running...then parked forever, and I came over and got it started up, and offered to take a look at it and sort things, but it never really materialized.

Then he traded it to a friend of mine Rob, for a truck. Rob never really worked any bugs out. I rebuilt a turbo for it, but that was about it. It spun the balance shaft bearings...he tried a BSEK, used gasket maker instead of the OEM crap and clogged the old pump....then it froze up and sat for like a year and a half. Then he traded it for a CRX and it sat in some kids storage shed out in masury.

I trailered it home after some $ exchange and got to work. It sat outside in my driveway for 1 day, then it got buried in the garage up until last sunday; so yea I guess no one has really seen it for awhile :D

The mustang is going 'ok' now. I got the rearend rebuilt this week as I had bearing issues, so now it has the 3:73s instead of the 4:10s...but now it's cool if I ad boost. Still got some small bugs to work out. I want to get a DSS 331 shortblock and a tubular K member, then toss a vortech v1 s-trim on it @ 10-12psi......and I woulda been half done, but I built this :chair:

I'm not sure what eats more of my money..cars or my gf. She has officially slowed my working pace to 1 day a week lol. I was hoping to have this car sorted and driving under a month :dunno: :D

-Tom

[RSbeast]

So,

I got my tires for my Evo's today! So the wheels are going on this weekend! Also, all my wiring is done; just have to replace the sender for the electric in-car fuel pressure gauge. Redid 90% of the interior, still have to rehang the headliner, re-attach the a-pillar and get a harness for the radio. It looks SICK inside! :D

'Black' skins, all black carpet, and dark red accents anyone? ;)

Await jealousy. :P

[pinder91]

Definitely can't wait to see this.

[hippiekiller]

Looks like one hell of a start.

Mustang looks like fun as well. DSS 331 is certainly the way to go too. I plan on doing the same thing to my '98 GT when I am done building my GSX. Although I think I might run twin turbos on mine. Or a Kenne Bell Blowzilla. I just want to say I have a Blowzilla.

Keep up the good work man.

[speed_demon]

I <3 your Laser.

[dsmtbopower]

Wow that came along really nice. Great job man!

[RSbeast]

Well, here's a few teasers...

I hate hate hate garage pics with this camera. Shitty yellow light + one flourescent = garbage. But it's something :)

I'll pull it out in the snow later and get some finished (sans radio) interior and some decent exterior shots.

Enjoy. :tree:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/P3210275.jpg
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:D

[shadow_FIX]

Beautiful work as always man...!!

[RSbeast]

Thanks! :D

[speed_demon]

You completely made me change my mind on what I want for my next DSM. I want a Laser now, thank you. :tree:

[RSbeast]

OK!!! Time to post whore!!! :D

I think it has one of the worst stances ever, and that will be addressed, but here goes....still not done; but it's outside and running STRONG!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/P3220303.jpg
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.......

[RSbeast]

.....

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Figured that should hold you guys over :P

:tree:

-Tom

[i need a dsm]

Damn that is yummy

[RSbeast]

Oh, FYI it's not washed and totally filthy in those pics, so be nice! :)

[gotboostsi]

One of the best laser's ive seen. Damn, very nice.

[RSbeast]

Yeah...I just limped it home, pretty sure the ECU is toast lol.....great

[turbofonz]

Put some coilovers on it and have it sitting proper and it will probally be the best Laser ever.

Looks fantastic man.

[speed_demon]

So umm...you selling it anytime soon? :D

I would cheat on my GF for that car

GAHHH, clean it and then post pics. BTW, those gas station pics look nice.

[MyBoostedGST]

I know it is strictly for function, but I don't know if i care for seeing the fuel lines like that. They just seem SO "In your Face". It does give the thought of "holy shit, dont F' with me" though. :P

[terror rising]

I know it is strictly for function, but I don't know if i care for seeing the fuel lines like that. They just seem SO "In your Face". It does give the thought of "holy shit, dont F' with me" though. :P

I agree, also would worry me about people kick-stepping on it.

[RSbeast]

Meh, it's pretty stout, you could kick it all day long.

Personally I like the 'hardass' look of it. It's a little excessive, but I'm not really that worried about it. I've found it to be rediculously intimidating driving it around....If you never want to get races, go this route lol.

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

*btw, figured out my 'issue', I guess I need to re-tq the ARPs once hot...as I've an internal HG issue between 2 and 3 :( Hopefully it'll remedy without the head coming off, and if it does; BC2's :asthanos:

[eagle claw]

Is there any way to tuck that muffler up higher? It just looks a little low.

Also I would love to see pics of the stang........ Is it an SVT?

[RSbeast]

The catback is just kinda chillin there actually. I need to get a piece made to mate it with the test pipe, but the rubber hanger grommet is too long, it's getting tucked to where it's near touching the bumper like my old N1.

Here's my fauxbra..sucks it's not real..my brother's is though, heh. Full bolt ons, full suspension etc...heads and shoulders over a real cobra,320rwhp n/a....getting a vortech for sure this winter and possibly a DSS 331. It's not the craziest, but it's pretty damn fun :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/RSbeast/tomsmall.jpg
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these pics are actually a little old, I run 1/4" spacers out back now and some pics have the old lights. Looks KILLER now :)

Unfortunately my girlfriend decided to back into it monday night, caved the fender and bitched up the nose...it's going back in for repair next week :(
Paint is/was literally FLAWLESS. It's what gets my $, the DSM thing is like a fun/joke/beater. Should be fun in the snow ;)

[Got Insulin?]

Out of curiostity, who makes that vent pod? The only ones I've ever seem are the metal ones witht the holes in them that sit flush in the vent...your's looks way, way better though.

Car looks good though, man; so's the "fauxbra" lol.

[dsmersam661]

Im pissed! Your trunk shocks work! GRR. Jk nice buy my friend.

[eagle claw]

Good to hear about the exhaust.

And the mustang is sick!

[RSbeast]

Hi again! Got it moved to the build thread as it's better suited here :)

Here's an UPDATE, on why I have a lack of them :P

Tom's tip of the day:
ALWAYS RE-TORQUE YOUR ARP HEADSTUDS AFTER A HEAT CYCLE!

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30 ft-lbs do not seal headgaskets under boost :D Ooops!

[RSbeast]

Update 11/10/08

It's back up and running, smooth as silk on the way to work today :)

Just have to leak check everything, make sure my intial is at 0 and I can crank the boost up!

I can't wait for snow ;)

[turbosteve]

Gotta love the porno red interior. White on Red is how my lasers setup.

[PC Talon]

Out of curiostity, who makes that vent pod? The only ones I've ever seem are the metal ones witht the holes in them that sit flush in the vent...your's looks way, way better though.

Car looks good though, man; so's the "fauxbra" lol.

http://www.machv.com/ventripgaugm.html

Seems to come and go regarding availability though.
Way back when I ordered one it took like 3 months, because the guy that makes them was unavailable.