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Jan 18, 2016 13:09:30 GMT
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Say hello to my new beast  I missed the last one so much I decided I needed another one. Drove it back nicely, only noticed some propshaft noise, maybe start with a gearbox flush aswell. First things first. Get it running right. I bought it with turbo seals gone and a boost issue. But with a dyno print of 361.  Nice split after the Maf wont be helping, so I taped that back up and refitted it, I will need a new one at some point. Also wouldnt boost past 2500 revs, Could be a few things causing this so I thought id try the easiest thing first, water on the filter and maf. Sure enough i poured half a cup out of the filter (which coincidently is the same filter and issue my last one had)   Also not sure how i feel about the dump valves but for now they can stay, I'm getting a slight bit of chatter so they may not be working anyway. I took it out for a spin after these changes and it seemed to behave, it was wet so as boost hit, the wheels lit up, but it did go to 14psi with no bother. |
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Jan 18, 2016 13:11:47 GMT
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Next, take the bling off. Starting with the bonnet sound deadening, why would you want to deaden the sound of a twin turbo v6?  And the chrome trims  all off now. And onto the rear window, which aswell as holding water has a nasty bluey tint on it.  I got some of it off but i already know from doing my volvo this will be a pain in the bum. |
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Jan 18, 2016 13:14:44 GMT
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Points i can already see i need to address are general tidy of the engine bay, putting wires where they're supposed to be, removing the HID's cant stand them and their added wiring nests. Tracking, front left wheel is facing the kerb. Couple of spots of rust about that ill attack. Give the interior a damn good cleaning and put a working radio in so the missus will have a nice bit of class, instead of a banger E36 diesel to be taken out in. Need to remove chrome surround trim in the dash aswell (I have never understood why these cars attract chrome) All in all I think a good buy, and I cant wait to start using it. Oh and yellow headlights are on the way  |
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tenman
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Jan 18, 2016 13:24:29 GMT
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haha... you must have tiny, tiny hands... those things are a real PITA to get anything done on...
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RWD Fanatic...
2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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Jan 18, 2016 13:29:30 GMT
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This is the easy stuff, when its time to take the turbos out its engine out.
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Jan 18, 2016 13:53:46 GMT
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Great looking car, I almost bought one but then went for my Skyline instead  |
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LAndy
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Jan 18, 2016 15:08:18 GMT
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Always always always wanted one of these!
Wussed out and went for a rotten s14a 200sx instead.
Will watch this with interest!
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Previous retros: 92 AX GTi 92 Scirocco Scala 94 80 sport 87 Golf Cab GTi Current retro: 1965 Clark Cortez YouTube Website Instagram |
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Jan 18, 2016 17:06:26 GMT
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I love these! Awesome cars and they shift is it the hard top or t-top
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Jan 18, 2016 18:31:32 GMT
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This is the easy stuff, when its time to take the turbos out its engine out. Looks good dude. Note to self. Look at engine first before accepting to help you remove it. |
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2016 18:33:20 GMT by skodarew
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g52oyc
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Jan 18, 2016 18:59:10 GMT
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My Nissan Cedric has the same engine as this but single turbo, I considered buying this because I need a manual gearbox , cellulose thinners will get that tint off no problem. |
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Jan 18, 2016 20:06:17 GMT
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I love these! Awesome cars and they shift is it the hard top or t-top It's a lovely cruiser is all I known for now. But it will shift. It's a t top. |
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Jan 18, 2016 20:07:42 GMT
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This is the easy stuff, when its time to take the turbos out its engine out. Looks good dude. Note to self. Look at engine first before accepting to help you remove it. Haha. You promised. Tbh I don't think it'll need it for a while yet. It doesn't seem so bad. Although I've not pushed it yet. |
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Jan 18, 2016 20:10:11 GMT
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My Nissan Cedric has the same engine as this but single turbo, I considered buying this because I need a manual gearbox , cellulose thinners will get that tint off no problem. You must be able to put a huge turbo on it then. Single manifold is already set up. The top layer of film has come off easy. The undersheet which may indeed be the glue is stuck on hard and crusty. I have some stuff I'll try first but if that fails yeah thinners. Carefully |
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Jan 18, 2016 20:11:02 GMT
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Just had a play with the radio as I had no signal. It was just the connector missing the insert. So new one in and dash back together. I have tunes.
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g52oyc
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Jan 18, 2016 22:09:46 GMT
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Came standard with a single t3 turbo, 90's Nissan slushbox ruins it and it uses fuel at an alarming rate. Looks awesome though . |
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single t3? you must be able to get a td04 sized turbo at least. I think ive got t25's
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g52oyc
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Jan 19, 2016 19:35:40 GMT
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Not really looked into power yet, I need to make it manual, the t3 was built to hybrid spec apparently so that will do for now
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Jan 19, 2016 22:53:30 GMT
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Should be able to get big power with a single huge turbo. Auto will be holding up back. But I bet its easier to drive. Looking at the lighting briefly tonight.  4 dead led bulbs. God I hate these things. More capless bulbs ordered. Interior lights need to be swapped to normal non blue ones aswell. And I! Not entirely sure I have reverse lights |
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Jan 29, 2016 12:45:03 GMT
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I have an update but photobucket is not letting me upload pictures.
Shes on the road, sideways most of the time. Love being in a zed again.
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  How could you not love these lines. |
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