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 Jul 5, 2012 - 3:12 AM
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I wanted to get my thread going even though I can't post pictures right this moment, but I figurerd I'd lay down a small story at least. The story goes, I recently threw a bucket shim in the head in my 2nd gen 3sgte motor about 3 weeks ago, soon after that, I decided, that was the sign to end the current project and start a new one like I've been wanting to do for a while now. I then came across Pipes and his GT4 clone shell for sale. So, I picked up the shell and now I begin my new journey  I'm not sure what my goals are for the car but I will keep this thread alive with thoughts and questions for sure! I can't wait to get your input and for you to see my output. Gosh I am excited!!! Stay tuned! This post has been edited by FWD-3SGTE: Jul 5, 2012 - 3:12 AM |
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Jul 8, 2012 - 1:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jul 8, 2012 - 3:18 PM)  hate those bolts breaking. is this pipes old car. Its a converted GT4 right? Correct  QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 8, 2012 - 3:27 PM) White wheels are tasty. Good luck. Thanks Swiss! It's odd though, my wheels won't clear the 4pots up front. They need at least a 7-8mm spacer even though they are +35 on the offset. Pipes old wheels were +35 offset but his wheels are 8" wide even though I didn't think width mattered, must be the spoke design? |
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Jul 9, 2012 - 2:38 PM
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QUOTE (FWD-3SGTE @ Jul 9, 2012 - 6:25 AM) though I didn't think width mattered, must be the spoke design? Exactly that! Had a heap of trouble finding wheels that'd clear them 
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Jul 10, 2012 - 12:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '07 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (Anoroc @ Jul 9, 2012 - 7:38 PM) QUOTE (FWD-3SGTE @ Jul 9, 2012 - 6:25 AM) though I didn't think width mattered, must be the spoke design? Exactly that! Had a heap of trouble finding wheels that'd clear them Yeah, that might be a challenge I'm also now on the fence of the orignal wheel that I wanted, too heavy at 23lbs? |
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FWD-3SGTE A new beginning... Jul 5, 2012 - 3:12 AM
UtahSleeper If you build this car like you built the 5th gen, ... Jul 5, 2012 - 3:19 PM FWD-3SGTE Alright, here they are, lots-o-pics! As you ca... Jul 8, 2012 - 5:37 AM njccmd2002 hate those bolts breaking.
is this pipes old car.... Jul 8, 2012 - 9:18 AM SwissFerdi White wheels are tasty. Good luck. Jul 8, 2012 - 9:27 AM rave2n Woah, gutted that beast! Jul 8, 2012 - 1:30 PM FWD-3SGTE I like starting fresh Jul 8, 2012 - 1:41 PM SwissFerdi Yeah, 23 lbs is quite heavy for a wheel (you'r... Jul 10, 2012 - 8:02 AM
FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 10, 2012 - 1... Jul 10, 2012 - 3:45 PM SwissFerdi QUOTE (FWD-3SGTE @ Jul 10, 2012 - 4... Jul 10, 2012 - 5:43 PM lagos Looks like it went to a good home. Good luck! Jul 10, 2012 - 4:54 PM FWD-3SGTE Thanks lagos!
I don't know either Swiss, ... Jul 10, 2012 - 11:27 PM FWD-3SGTE Well, I made some good progress today! The car... Jul 14, 2012 - 11:06 PM mak5603 Wow, awesome project! You've got a lot of ... Jul 15, 2012 - 12:39 PM FWD-3SGTE I'm not sure of the exact plans but I wanted t... Jul 15, 2012 - 2:50 PM rave2n Progress!
This thread delivers =) Jul 15, 2012 - 3:00 PM kurt95gt 2gr turbo!!!!!
Or a sc 3mz lo... Jul 15, 2012 - 7:24 PM FWD-3SGTE The "mz" motor was definitely in mind, I... Jul 15, 2012 - 10:04 PM kurt95gt Mz will bolt to any trans the 3s
You can use a st... Jul 15, 2012 - 10:18 PM Ted95 dude, i knew i seen those white wheels before on t... Jul 15, 2012 - 11:00 PM FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 16, 2012 - 4:1... Jul 16, 2012 - 12:18 AM kurt95gt Well if you go with a 97+ 1mz do yourself a favor ... Jul 16, 2012 - 12:29 AM delusionz v6 awd would be kind of cool, gotta boost it thoug... Jul 16, 2012 - 2:32 AM FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 16, 2012 - 5:2... Jul 16, 2012 - 5:26 AM kurt95gt 97+ mz motors have a returnless fuel system so the... Jul 16, 2012 - 9:31 AM FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 16, 2012 - 3:3... Jul 16, 2012 - 4:20 PM kurt95gt No my Mz is still n/a
I'm just kind of assumi... Jul 16, 2012 - 4:52 PM delusionz Didn't realise it was one of the all alloy mot... Jul 16, 2012 - 7:31 PM kurt95gt It's an all aluminum motor . Intake included l... Jul 16, 2012 - 7:47 PM FWD-3SGTE kurt, how involved is the wiring for the 1mz swap?... Jul 17, 2012 - 2:48 AM kurt95gt To be honest I'm not 100% on what all changes ... Jul 17, 2012 - 8:09 AM FWD-3SGTE Grea, thanks for the info
Does anyone know if th... Jul 18, 2012 - 1:11 AM Smaay the 2GR will bolt right up to the E153. no problem... Jul 18, 2012 - 8:45 AM kurt95gt Glad you brought the header up smaay
I was thinki... Jul 18, 2012 - 9:23 AM FWD-3SGTE Great info guys, thanks. Smaay, your 1mz/3mz hybri... Jul 19, 2012 - 2:01 AM Smaay QUOTE (FWD-3SGTE @ Jul 19, 2012 - 1... Jul 19, 2012 - 3:12 PM kurt95gt You can handle the mount one of 2 ways
Modifies t... Jul 19, 2012 - 10:29 AM kurt95gt It seems like I read about someone putting the reg... Jul 19, 2012 - 4:07 PM FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (Smaay @ Jul 19, 2012 - 9:12 P... Jul 20, 2012 - 4:27 AM FWD-3SGTE What the heck is this? ^^^^^^ Jul 24, 2012 - 2:17 AM kurt95gt Well I just happen to be lookin at random stuff on... Jul 24, 2012 - 10:53 PM FWD-3SGTE Thanks a lot for the link kurt, the only downside ... Jul 26, 2012 - 12:57 AM kurt95gt Spare trans for the altrac u guess right lol Jul 26, 2012 - 8:09 AM FWD-3SGTE Lol, what alltrac? Jul 27, 2012 - 1:34 AM kurt95gt Lol I thought in a earlier post you said you had a... Jul 27, 2012 - 8:16 AM FWD-3SGTE QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 27, 2012 - 2:1... Jul 29, 2012 - 7:18 PM |
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