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1983 SA22C Build - 80/90's Japanese Influenced.

Old May 12, 2013 | 02:44 AM
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Will do when they arrive.



Top mount doesn't fit. Not cool.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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theyre pretty useless in that position anyway, if you cant get your hands on a cheap front mount then front mount that top mount. its pretty easy, you can even use pvc pipe if youre trying to keep it real cheap. a good cheap alternative that worked well for me was the mkiii supra front mount and an evo front mount.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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good progress though, i just bought a haltech e11v2 and your build is making me want to get mine going. i used a isuzu npr delivery truck intercooler on mine.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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PVC releases toxic fumes when heated. The temperatures in or around an engine bay can be deadly... I'd highly suggest against PVC in that regard. Aluminum piping or reinforced silicone is the only way to go.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Yeah, I won't use pvc. I might not run a cooler at all for the time being as I'm only running minimal boost, just until funds allow to do a v mount setup.

One thing I noticed is the shaft that goes through the throttle body with the linkages etc has a bend in it. I've been looking at photos and some look like they are also bent, is it how it should be or I need a new one?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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pics? no intercooler thing is fine but i wouldnt push past 7-8lbs. what ecu are you running? and i ran pvc intercooler piping back in highschool for like a year.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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Megasquirt 2.


It'll be temporary just to get it running.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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It's a good day.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Sexy wheels man thatll make it look great
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Old May 14, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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dem rimz
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Old May 16, 2013 | 03:53 AM
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Fitted hilux diff, tailshaft, fuel tank, ran fuel lines, pulled axles out to be drilled and fitted rear coilovers. Need to cut some of the body away to fit them but they went in well.

I've run into a snag, went to wind the motor over and nothing, I think ive screwed the wiring somewhere. I just need a trigger one down the starter now as I think I may have accidently deleted it.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 04:24 AM
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Riverside Riverge, 14x6.5 +15 or somewhere thereabouts.

And had to cut the body abit to fit coilovers.

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Old May 17, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Sick build! probably one of the few 1st gens i like.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 05:15 AM
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Front suspension done, it's going to work well by the looks of it, everything went in without much of a hitch.

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Still not the final heigh, will sit a touch lower when the weight is properly on it and I still have all the locking collars on.

Powerbymax is great.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Ladies, form a line. I smell a hint of 80's in the air.

That's right folks, legit 80's Impul AERO mesh with covers and caps, these are so bullshit rare I can't even begin to explain to you how really rare they are.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Youre a wheel *****!
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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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those impuls are awesome
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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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you know what else is awesome???? sharing.... now send those wheels to me
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Old May 21, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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I'm not going to jock your nuts on the impul wheels like the rest, they are probably rare cause they are not a good look. **** it do what makes you happy to drive the car :-P I like the build so far keep it up
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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^ Fair enough. Aero covers are ultimate.

A buddy of mine just purchased these -



Even rarer, in 4x114.3. Usually weird porsche stud pattern.

Anyways, not a wheel ***** yet, still looking for more sets to buy. Ideally I would love another set of Volk Aristan aero discs but chances of them popping up are unlikely, another friend has a set that he is restoring and they're awesome.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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what coils are those
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Old May 25, 2013 | 05:15 AM
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Next stop.

MEXICO.







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Old May 26, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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Old May 26, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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What offset and size rims are those black ones on it..

Looks tuff as!!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 05:46 AM
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The black mesh are 14x7 +4 and 14x8 -8, Im going to run 20mm bolt on spacers on the front to make them 14x7 - 14
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