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Started by NZ_bt1vlt · 6 Apr 2009 · 457 replies

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

06-04-09, 18:45 GMT+10#1

my bt1 is finally under construction as from sitting outside under cover for last few months. pics will be posted up. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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SIKVLTArchived member

06-04-09, 19:20 GMT+10#2

Bet Aaron loves that rocker cover haha

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

06-04-09, 19:25 GMT+10#3

oh yes he does, he got no choice its staying polished !!! thw top of the intake manifold getn polished 2

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SIKVLTArchived member

06-04-09, 19:30 GMT+10#4

It will look good when all done. Can't wait to see it in the flesh

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NZ_BT1Archived member

07-04-09, 04:27 GMT+10#5

Quote: Originally Posted by SIKVLT Bet Aaron loves that rocker cover haha He hasnt asked me ityet....its accually my rocker rover lol had it for about 3 years Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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VL-DanArchived member

07-04-09, 08:34 GMT+10#6

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_BT1 its accually my rocker rover lol Seems like half the car is yours Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

07-04-09, 10:36 GMT+10#7

the engine is mine now sice i have bought the paint for his car ahahha, that was the deal! here is a pic of the hole in my old motor... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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UNONT2Archived member

07-04-09, 14:59 GMT+10#8

bummer

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

07-04-09, 15:29 GMT+10#9

the hole is the size of my fist hehe, blew 3rd piston out the side of block, very impressive

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SIKVLTArchived member

07-04-09, 15:32 GMT+10#10

That should buff right out

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

07-04-09, 15:36 GMT+10#11

buff right out eh, hmmm never thought of that

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

12-04-09, 15:36 GMT+10#12

just got the cambelt and all the running gear back on the motor, still have to put manifold and intake on tho, that will be next week once i get gaskets ive painted whole motor black the motor all the running gear back on, peice of piss to do 53 teeth from top to bottom on the cambelt has to be, took a while to count that many lol all pullys and fan back on ready to go, still got to put the belts on this is what i found in sump wen i took it off the old botor, it seems to be a different shape than what it is ment to be lol will post up more photos once i have the motor all back together Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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madrx3boyArchived member

13-04-09, 07:03 GMT+10#13

what paint did you use to do the motor?

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

13-04-09, 07:43 GMT+10#14

VHT engine enamel, u can get it from repco i just got the straight black colour but there also orange PINK green red silver i think, $16.99 each works well, my motor took 2 coats

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NZ VL comArchived member

13-04-09, 07:55 GMT+10#15

hey what the go on your fan? its got 8 blades as ive only seen 7 on N/A

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

13-04-09, 08:05 GMT+10#16

dunno n/a non asperated?, this genuine turbo dude

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SIKVLTArchived member

13-04-09, 11:21 GMT+10#17

Mines genuine and has 7 blades but my old n/a calais also had 7 so who knows

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NZ_bt1vltArchived member

13-04-09, 15:45 GMT+10#18

mayb its a special fan

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SIKVLTArchived member

13-04-09, 16:20 GMT+10#19

BT1 spec you reakon ?

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NZ_BT1Archived member

13-04-09, 16:31 GMT+10#20

I dont know what my one is like........

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