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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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No words to describer how sick your car is man awesome build.
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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so how close are you to finishing this?
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Very WOW.
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
i couldnt fathom buying used coils...
Of course not, don't be silly.
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by triple88a
I thought some one sold that wheel by it self. I dont remember if it was begi or brperformance or some one else since it was long ago when i saw it.

From memory they had few different designs so you can get one that is very rough on the lower pedal but very fine on the higher end or vise versa.
It was Big Gulp Performance... or at least the guys car was referred to as Big Gulp. 300HP Supercharged setup. I don't know if he's still around.

ctdrftna, I can't wait to see this thing running.
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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if all goes as planned, after this month ill just need to do my oil system and turbo coolant and oil lines, a breather setup, and the rest of my gages,wiring,vaccum and misc stuff, and im ready to fire. im hoping to have the car dyno'ed by the end of april. ofcourse i still have the bodywork, rebuilding the rear, and tires for my wheels and alignment befor it hits the track, realisticly im hoping to hit the track late summer to fall. i have money for the autokonexion gt widebody kit in the bank, im waiting for tax returns to order it cause i want a carbon vented hood,and trunk, and i want to buy material for a splitter and im thinking of having the fenders and flares made from kevlar
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ctdrftna
if all goes as planned, after this month ill just need to do my oil system and turbo coolant and oil lines, a breather setup, and the rest of my gages,wiring,vaccum and misc stuff, and im ready to fire. im hoping to have the car dyno'ed by the end of april. ofcourse i still have the bodywork, rebuilding the rear, and tires for my wheels and alignment befor it hits the track, realisticly im hoping to hit the track late summer to fall. i have money for the autokonexion gt widebody kit in the bank, im waiting for tax returns to order it cause i want a carbon vented hood,and trunk, and i want to buy material for a splitter and im thinking of having the fenders and flares made from kevlar
sounds sick as hell!

have you thought about going with the N2 replicas that rharris19 made for the wide body option......i know the GT kit is kind of pricey(but looks really good) but would be exspensive to replace if something happens to it on the track.....
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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got the mounting bracket made and welded on, here are some pics before i remove it and paint

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Nice fab work.
Old Jan 11, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Dear god, moar.
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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the will be a custom aluminum shroud on this

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just a nice pic with the coils in place

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im trying to get my friend to bend up the rad shround this weekend so i can get cracking, but we'll see
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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sweet jesus this car is sexy!!
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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What is that moreso stuff?

Also, what size are those big black donkey dong fittings and what are they for? Huge *** oil cooler?
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by faeflora
What is that moreso stuff?

Also, what size are those big black donkey dong fittings and what are they for? Huge *** oil cooler?
Coolant reroute and radiator
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by miataspeed2005
Coolant reroute and radiator
i believe he was asking what they come from or what do you search for online/store when looking to buy a set as otherwise its obvious that they go towards the coolant reroute.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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im tired and dont feel like explaining the pics, enjoy

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mounted overflowtank
radiator hoses done
fan shroud done
valve cover fitting done
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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This is the most ridiculous **** ever... in a good way. This car is a long time coming, I sure hope you don't wreck it your first time out. Would be a shame to waste all of this fab work. I can't believe this thread is almost 2 years old.
Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy
This is the most ridiculous **** ever... in a good way. This car is a long time coming, I sure hope you don't wreck it your first time out. Would be a shame to waste all of this fab work. I can't believe this thread is almost 2 years old.
Indeed....I'm just hoping I get to see it in person since I'm a local

BTW what machine shop you work at ctdrftna?...Doesn't happen to be AMT over in Portland does it?
Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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kehltech performance in northford, on rt 17



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