June 4 2022, SR20 is dressed for mock up to verify fitment ergonomics of engine bay. Modifying the front wheel housing with the old OEM metal turned out very good for my overall physical aesthetic. I'm very pleased with the outcome. Test fit C-west for FMIC kit mock up.
HKS Step 2 cams 264 IN 272 EX, HKS valve springs, Supertech valve guides, Supertech titanium retainers, Tomei cam sprocket, new OEM VCT sprocket, BC SS IN & EX valves, BC chromoly valve keepers, 5-0 Ignite cam trigger kit, reuse OEM VCT solenoid, Tomei 1.2mm head gasket
May 30 2022, my SR20 is finally reassembled after 2.5 years of patiently waiting for the machine shop to finish the engines of customers before me. Similar to watching the birth of a child after waiting for so long.
All welds were ground down smooth before another very heavy coat of 300HS epoxy to protect the fresh steel and welds. Seam sealant was later applied, and then the 990 interthane was put on top once more.