made the abs look nice a pretty
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I like the rear-end work. I did something similar, a few years ago, to my old FC, but it was a 2.5", sheetmetal widebody.
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Originally Posted by TrboSpdAnt
(Post 10142117)
I like the rear-end work. I did something similar, a few years ago, to my old FC, but it was a 2.5", sheetmetal widebody.
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wow. thats beautiful.
mosdef subscribed im plannin on doin a 2j swap in my fc in about 7 months |
Nice!
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rear diffuser mounted up. obviously not permanent everything will be coming off some day for paint.
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OOO! Piece'a candy!
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Very Very sexy :)
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first shots of the engine in.
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Holy Shit BATMAN!
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Very nice indeed. What are you goiong to do about steering setup? Keeping power or going manual?
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im planning on running power steering, i figured with the extra weight of the 2jz i didn't want to risk crappy steering. but i don't have anything to back it up, this is just a theory.
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Originally Posted by protunedperformance
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im planning on running power steering, i figured with the extra weight of the 2jz i didn't want to risk crappy steering. but i don't have anything to back it up, this is just a theory.
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Fabricated my radiator and intercooler support bracket. then had it powder coated. turned out great and works nicely.
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Any updates?
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couple more radiator support shots.
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did this tonight. just got the tig welder about a month ago. been tig welding for about 2 weeks. sorry for the bad welds. modifies the lower water neck to face down, giving more clearance for the turbo piping.
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hey did you make or buy your motor mounts?
and how long have you been working with jdms? :o |
Originally Posted by ssonsk
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hey did you make or buy your motor mounts?
and how long have you been working with jdms? :o this is the first import car i have ever built. i have only been working on cars for about 3 years now. this one for 2 years, i had a chevy truck that i rebuilt the motor on first. |
Are you going to switch the rear end with anything? Im doing the swap myself as soon as i get done with my deployment. Im going 1JZ tho..... its gonna be my first engine swap and i think im gonna follow some of your tips there :D
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Looks great so far!
I'm thinking of doing a 2jz swap but I also like the idea of a RB26 swap. I think I may do the RB26 to have something that a lot less people have. Of course that would mean making my engine mounts unless I find someone that has it and get some blueprints of them... Edit: I think I actually may do a 2jz swap instead because it's probably going to be easier on my wallet. |
Originally Posted by aznmagic
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Are you going to switch the rear end with anything?
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Originally Posted by Alex_Polska
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Looks great so far!
I'm thinking of doing a 2jz swap but I also like the idea of a RB26 swap. I think I may do the RB26 to have something that a lot less people have. Of course that would mean making my engine mounts unless I find someone that has it and get some blueprints of them... Edit: I think I actually may do a 2jz swap instead because it's probably going to be easier on my wallet. i really like the idea of rb25 or rb26. it allows you to keep the stock hood. with the current prices of jdm import engines it should cost ya about 1000 more for an rb26 then a 2jz. i would not let that hold you back, this is a very expensive swap, build it the way you want it. i would say i have roughly 15-20k invested in my project. that doesnt include the price of the car ($5500). dont build something and then regret you didnt build it the exact way you wanted it. i have been putting this together for almost 3 years. if i want something and cant afford it, i just wait a couple months till i can. on a side note custom fabrication on engine mounts and small stuff really isnt that expensive. find a custom welding shop or a buddy b ,that knows how to weld, im sure they could get it done for under a hundred bucks. good luck with everything. |
That's the thing, my budget is kind of tight since I'm at Uni right now and working part time. I think I should go with the 2jz gte though. Love it's sound. Due to my tight budget it's a "long term project car". Going bit by bit, paycheck by paycheck.
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