Learn how to revive and upgrade an abandoned Honda Del Sol project car in this comprehensive automotive repair video. Follow along with detailed demonstrations of essential restoration tasks including flood damage odor removal, fuel pump replacement, and seized drum brake repair. Master crucial inspection techniques for project car evaluation, head gasket replacement, rust repair, valve cover painting, kill switch installation, and front suspension rebuilding. Discover practical tips for testing and replacing car batteries, addressing fuel system issues, and preparing a vehicle for performance testing. Watch real-world performance validation through drag strip runs and dynamometer testing, and explore planned performance upgrades including turbocharging, brake improvements, and transmission modifications. Perfect for automotive enthusiasts looking to tackle their own project car restoration while learning professional mechanic techniques and best practices for bringing abandoned vehicles back to life.
How to Restore and Upgrade an Abandoned Project Car - From Basic Repairs to Performance Testing
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Inspecting a project car before purchase
How to replace a head gasket
How to repair a rust hole
How to paint valve covers
How to install a kill switch
How to rebuild front suspension
How to dry a flooded car
How to test and replace a bad car battery
How to replace a fuel pump
How to fix sticking brakes
Filling up with fresh fuel
Drag strip quarter mile 1/4mi
Dyno run for stock horsepower numbers
All the parts I will install turbo, brakes, short shifter, etc
Taught by
ChrisFix
