Pics and Status Of My Turbo-NA-Bridgeport Project (Project Tina)
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doing the underbody may seem stupid to you after the fact, but you will not regret it! I did it to another car, and only used primer and flat black paint... 4 years and counting and still no chipping or anything. Most people wont notice the fact that you took the time to clean it up and paint it, but those who do will complement you to no end This is a wonderful project man, great documentation.
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I want to hire you to do my battery relocation, seriously ontario isn't that far away....
I did the same underbody treatment on the belly of my TII, but only from the flimsly tub rails out. POR-15 is truly amazing stuff. I found that it went alot further than i thought. I did 3 coats with 1 pint. I also used their chassis coat black.
After getting a few drops on my arms i coverd myself with tyvec for the remainder of the project.
I did the same underbody treatment on the belly of my TII, but only from the flimsly tub rails out. POR-15 is truly amazing stuff. I found that it went alot further than i thought. I did 3 coats with 1 pint. I also used their chassis coat black.
After getting a few drops on my arms i coverd myself with tyvec for the remainder of the project.
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Originally Posted by BigMike85
doing the underbody may seem stupid to you after the fact, but you will not regret it! I did it to another car, and only used primer and flat black paint... 4 years and counting and still no chipping or anything. Most people wont notice the fact that you took the time to clean it up and paint it, but those who do will complement you to no end This is a wonderful project man, great documentation.
Originally Posted by RockLobster
I want to hire you to do my battery relocation, seriously ontario isn't that far away....
I did the same underbody treatment on the belly of my TII, but only from the flimsly tub rails out. POR-15 is truly amazing stuff. I found that it went alot further than i thought. I did 3 coats with 1 pint. I also used their chassis coat black.
After getting a few drops on my arms i coverd myself with tyvec for the remainder of the project.
After getting a few drops on my arms i coverd myself with tyvec for the remainder of the project.
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Isn't the OEM battery tray plastic, as well as the mounts for the tie down? I can understand your concern as a battery can be a damn deadly projectile - but don't you think a quality tray and standard tie-down installed properly is sufficient? I had a red top in my pass rear bin with a pretty standard tray/tie-down from JEGS. That sucker wasn't going anywhere!
Props on the POR application...while not rust buckets like the FB's or datsun Z series, our FC's are aging and many of them I've seen recently have had some wheel well/floor rust developing. Get some snow tires for Tina now!
Props on the POR application...while not rust buckets like the FB's or datsun Z series, our FC's are aging and many of them I've seen recently have had some wheel well/floor rust developing. Get some snow tires for Tina now!
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Originally Posted by Jager
Anything done to the transmission? I just find it odd that you're using it. Any plans for it when it snaps?
Nice project btw, its pretty like a princess.
Nice project btw, its pretty like a princess.
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dang.............. this is amazing every time you give us all an up date im just amazed. maybe if i had a constant job and a extra car i could start somthing like thus. but that wont be till im a old man lol. good job on all of this. and i thought the 5 speed swap was hard yikes!
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Thank you very, very much for taking the time to make this thread.
Was definitely worth the read, your projects are always quite interesting to follow.
Was definitely worth the read, your projects are always quite interesting to follow.
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i wanted to use the water going to the heater core but im almost positive someone said that it shuts of/closes when not in use? is this true? if so ill just use the one going to the tb.
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WOW thats just amazes me in how much your doing and how much detail you pay attention to. reminds me of how my project is going, very very slowly. But at least it will get done RIGHT
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Originally Posted by Jager
Anything done to the transmission? I just find it odd that you're using it. Any plans for it when it snaps?
On the next phase of this project, when I'm done with 13Bs, I will be upgrading to the TII transmission.
Originally Posted by jon88se
Isn't the OEM battery tray plastic, as well as the mounts for the tie down? I can understand your concern as a battery can be a damn deadly projectile - but don't you think a quality tray and standard tie-down installed properly is sufficient? I had a red top in my pass rear bin with a pretty standard tray/tie-down from JEGS. That sucker wasn't going anywhere!
It's not that I'm paranoid about being in an accident, it's just that there's no reason not to be safe.
Props on the POR application...while not rust buckets like the FB's or datsun Z series, our FC's are aging and many of them I've seen recently have had some wheel well/floor rust developing. Get some snow tires for Tina now!
Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
what did you use to connecct the AN fitting to the stock oil drain on the turbo?
When I upgrade the turbo, I already have the proper T4 oil drain flange with -10AN flare.
Originally Posted by Infini IV
I see your turbo oil drain runs down to the oil pan. What about your oil inlet and coolant in/drain?
The coolant comes from the nipple at the rear iron and the water pump housing. Currently, sections of braided stainless are hose-clamped in place and modified stock fittings are used on the turbo. Once I upgrade the turbo, I'll get the water fittings sorted out properly.
Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
i wanted to use the water going to the heater core but im almost positive someone said that it shuts of/closes when not in use? is this true? if so ill just use the one going to the tb.
Originally Posted by bcool
Very clean setup aaron, i'm curious why you havent opted for a TII drivetrain and why you havent used a TII intake manifold and front cover, just curious.
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
Working underneath it was just about the worst job I have ever done.
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No, I don't have any "track" wheels. I don't have the talent to outdrive the Firehawks I have installed right now, so moving to a better (read: more expensive) tire wouldn't do any good.
I will be replacing the shocks, springs and bushings though. The original suspension is starting to get tired, and I would like to drop the car about an inch.
I will be replacing the shocks, springs and bushings though. The original suspension is starting to get tired, and I would like to drop the car about an inch.