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My new toy has finally arrived :)

Started by TroyVK · 13 Apr 2007 · 46 replies

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MorgzArchived member
uve done the hard work.. mini tubs would just finish it off. Then get some convo pros for it with some big ass street legal mt slicks and see if u can crack a 9 on pump.
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TroyVKArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by EAT-30T just a FYI my cousin wants a grand for em or make an offer new never used .020" over the problem with buying forgies for my setup is making sure they clear my cams my cams have over 11mm lift, 272 hks cams are 9.3! anything over about 9.5-9.7mm lift makes the 2J an interference motor so i need bigger valve releifs then the norm
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MAX PSIArchived member
mine cost $500 to mini tub,still looks original thanks to a mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TroyVKArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by MAX PSI mine cost $500 to mini tub,still looks original thanks to a mate thats what i want to do Keith like your setup cause you stil retain std mounting points for suspension ect dont you? or atleast stil run the std trailing arm spring/shock mount setup, not coilovers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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EAT-30TArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TroyVK the problem with buying forgies for my setup is making sure they clear my cams my cams have over 11mm lift, 272 hks cams are 9.3! anything over about 9.5-9.7mm lift makes the 2J an interference motor so i need bigger valve releifs then the norm ah gotcha... Not too sure on these ones...? they are dished but not too sure if its enough for your cams??? he was going to use em with crower stage 3's
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VPWArchived member
such a big mans turbo!!! so what are you doing with it?? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TroyVKArchived member
haha thanks Paul lol ill prob need some more fuel line soon but ill let you know also the fittings you sent me b4 you went on holidays are th push on hose type, all my others are the screw on/braided line fittings that ive fitted to the rubber speedflow hose will the push on fittings be ok or should i get the screw on fittings? the stage 3's are 10.54 and 10.8mm lift i actually had a set of those AGES ago sold them to a guy from the UAE
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EAT-30TArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TroyVK the stage 3's are 10.54 and 10.8mm lift i actually had a setup of those AGES ago sold them to a guy from the UAE Damn hey.... their no baby cams either Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VPWArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TroyVK haha thanks Paul lol ill prob need some more fuel line soon but ill let you know also the fittings you sent me b4 you went on holidays are th push on hose type, all my others are the screw on/braided line fittings that ive fitted to the rubber speedflow hose will the push on fittings be ok or should i get the screw on fittings? the stage 3's are 10.54 and 10.8mm lift i actually had a set of those AGES ago sold them to a guy from the UAE the braided hose ends (speedflow 10X numbers) should be used with the braided hose only. the push on rubber hose ends (speedflow 40x numbers) should be used with the rubber hose only.
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XTC16Archived member
This is the type of thing we love to see, I'm so glad you stuck with it Troy, i certainly remember a few headaches along the way - but persistence is the key and look at how it's paying off! HELL YES! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TroyVKArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by VPW the braided hose ends (speedflow 10X numbers) should be used with the braided hose only. the push on rubber hose ends (speedflow 40x numbers) should be used with the rubber hose only. the rubber hose seems to be a damn tight fit on the braided ends! they should work fine shouldnt they? blody hope so cause its alot of $$!! Quote: Originally Posted by XTC16 This is the type of thing we love to see, I'm so glad you stuck with it Troy, i certainly remember a few headaches along the way - but persistence is the key and look at how it's paying off! HELL YES! yeah theres been a few headaches and sh1t along the way hopefully it all pays off with some very quick times Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MAX PSIArchived member
[QUOTE=TroyVK]the rubber hose seems to be a damn tight fit on the braided ends! they should work fine shouldnt they? blody hope so cause its alot of $$!! there two type of fittings,ive never heard of anyone using braid screw on fittings with rubber hose,you wont want to risk it one blows off half track you are going to know about it,and yes it is $$$ i hate to know what ive spent i had all push on then changed to braid
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pigsyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by XTC16 This is the type of thing we love to see, I'm so glad you stuck with it Troy, i certainly remember a few headaches along the way - but persistence is the key and look at how it's paying off! HELL YES! yer but he still changing his mind but no were near asmuch Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TroyVKArchived member
well all my fitings are the screw on except a cuple i might just get braided hose and offload the rubber hose its the good speedflow blue stuff so should be able to get rid of it just hope i can get the hose out of the fittings lol
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MAX PSIArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TroyVK well all my fitings are the screw on except a cuple i might just get braided hose and offload the rubber hose its the good speedflow blue stuff so should be able to get rid of it just hope i can get the hose out of the fittings lol Ya i had to cut mine of the push on fittings
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ATMO_BT1Archived member
simply incredible, now that's a real engine!
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MorgzArchived member
Anyone knows when building a car its all well and good to have a set plan, but budget, time, and goals do change. What would u like to see out of it troy, hp, mph and ET?
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Jet R31Archived member
Nice turbo, when you finished with it send it my way , they have a 79mm front wheel and a prototype garret rear wheel from one of garrets race programs from a few yrs ago. If it doens't run 9's on pump i will supply some of Bp's finest 98 and a match Looks horn , can't wait to see it finished cheers darren Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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david85dcArchived member
mmmmm yum
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TroyVKArchived member
shhhh Darren lol its not quite 79mm but damn close haha yes it shouldnt have anytrouble running 9s on PUMP and at pretty low boost haha you should buy 1 off Larry lol, i honestly think they are a bit expensive if you pay full price but i didnt lol as for what im after with it 9s on pump would be a good start, as for HP, who knows what it will do ive got some figures in mind but have no idea what it will make would also like to get into the 150mph+ also, as far as im concerned, its something different that not every1 has so im happy with it and cant wait to finally drive the damn thing!
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