protunedperformance

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added some more pipe to the turbo to keep the silicone coupler away from the heat of the exhaust manifold.

88--Rx7

damn it seems like you have been working on cars for more than 3 years now this thing is nice I wish I had something like this... I give you props your doing a great job on it everything seems great and looks good maybe you could float me something my way so I can work on mine lol good luck with this car I would love to see it on the road some day

ballinnmiami240sx

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got any pictures of the oil pan clearance?

bewtew

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sick build

protunedperformance

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seems to be about 5 inches.

plus, thanks for all the nice comments, i do put a lotta work in, but its a very casual pace. i like to keep my build enjoyable and not rush things just to get it done and on the road.

ballinnmiami240sx

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thank you for the pics. I really want a 2j in my fd but dont want to mod the subframe

MR_Rick

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You don't have to mod the subframe, you just replace it with the one for the 2JZ.

ballinnmiami240sx

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Well according the the race rules i want to enter I cannot mod the subframe and it must remain OEM stock. Im about to rebuild my engine for the 4th time and its getting a little old. I have a 2jz and a sr20det in my garage. Im about to pull my motor out today and take some measurements.

NeverDieEasy

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Do want

protunedperformance

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NeverDieEasy or anybody. how do i go about finding and setting up a cobra rear end? or any good irs would do. anybody have any info? i have searched a lot and just cant find much good info on here?

KKMpunkrock2011

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a lot of the info for the cobra rear end swap is on the site for people that have swapped their cars. Someone made a custom carrier for it. I know there are a few people on here who have done it as well.

tru_az1an

very nice! 2

YoshiFD3S

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lol, I like your wastegate dump tube. Looks just like where mine's located in my swap too. lol



What'd you end up doing for your drive-shaft?

I had a local shop basically order the Mazda LSD side and the Toyota/Lexus R154 tranny side, and then they basically put it together, etc. Came out GREAT! Cost me about $350 + shipping. I think it's...41 inches exactly, IIRC.

protunedperformance

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i had tech2 make me an aluminum one. looks great, hopefully it holds up. i dont think it will be a problem though. like iv said before im more worried about the rear end snapping.

YoshiFD3S

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Do you have anything for a diff mount/support/brace?

We chopped up my PPF and made one:





I absolutely hate the way Mazda designed the diff in the FD's... -_-;;

protunedperformance

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turbo installed. still finishing up the down pipe.

kelldog44

sex on wheels

GSXRATED

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Looks like you're getting close to having the car done. The progress is looking great.

protunedperformance

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yes its getting there. still working on the little stuff, it never ends, which im sure you know. thanks for the compliment. whats the status on your build?

GSXRATED

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Haha, I know what you mean about the little stuff. It's coming along...slowly. I have a lot of parts coming in this week so there should finally be some good progress to post! I'm hoping to have it running around New Years.

protunedperformance

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EXHAUST:

steel down pipe, then welded in the o2 bung. then had it all jet coated.





then the rest of the exhaust i made out of aluminum, getting a little better at welding. it weighs nothing, pretty sweet.

muibubbles

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4inch? no resonators or anyhting???

Black Magic

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MAD PROPS on the custom sheet metal rear fender flares! I was seriously waiting from some gaudy fiberglass flares/widebody to be molded on and ruin the entire build!

I cant wait to see her finished!

protunedperformance

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cuurrently nothing, but i left the last 2 feet off for now and after i get it running i might decide to put a muffler on it. but only time will tell. should be loud.

protunedperformance

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thanks. i had the same thought process you did. the last thing i wanted to do is ruin this entire build with an awful fiberglass wide body kit. so i took the time and did it right. besides all the wide rears are terrible except for a couple. but i wanted it to be part of the body so it didnt crack if i raced it or even leaned up against it. haha.