Ian Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 My new project arrived Monday. Huge thanks to the transporter driver for ditching the car at the end of my street and buggering off Current plan is 1) Suspension & braking 2) Interior 3) Exterior 4) Engine & gearbox Currently have 3 engines under consideration Built RB26 - Easiest to get working & probably the cheapest option VR38DETT - R35 engine, a very tempting option considering the price I've been quoted for it. Biggest worry is getting the R33 running gear to work with the R35 engine LS3 - 6.2L V8 - nuff said although the same worry with the running gear (I blame Lee for this option ) I have also ordered a set of these to go on the front Should be with me Monday hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Ooooo goody, and so it begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Looking forward to seeing this progress Ian. You certainly have taken on a big project but I am sure it will be worth it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yayyy its on Keep the pics coming mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Will do Theres a load of parts inside the car atm, I just need a dry day to empty it off & sell whatever I don't need to fund other stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_A Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 One of my 'Must own one day' cars this, love it. Go for the V8 with a blower poking out the bonnet, effortless power and it will have the purists pulling their teeth out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Ls engine. Once charged they make silly power day in day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think I'm gonna need bigger wheels 6 pot Alcons with 365mm disks I just hope they fit under my choice of wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Can I have first dibs on the wheels when you have to change them? Like the brakes though Just need something to make it have a reason to stop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy Redeye Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So much win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Can I have first dibs on the wheels when you have to change them? Like the brakes though Just need something to make it have a reason to stop now all in good time I'm considering turning it into a boat TBH, probably get more use out of it IF I get a dry day in the next 2 weeks then I can finally get at the suspension & see what parts are on there and what shiny stuff I need to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) You know for certain that I'm gonna say put an LS engine it. LS2 if you're happy with circa 400bhp and don't plan wanting massive power numbers (although you can still stick a TVS2000 s/c on it) LS3 if you are going for big power numbers. They are infiniately more tunable than the early LS2. Though the cost is initially more. Put either of them with a TR6060 gearbox and LS7 clutch. Ok, I'll stop drooling now. Edited December 28, 2012 by Lexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 As much as I like the idea of a V8, the engine will be a RB. Most likely a forged 26 with a single turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 well....boooooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMT Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Mmmmm I do like an R33.... keep that backside clean, one of the best rears I think with those double red lights.....especially in white... not that I'm hinting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Colour has been decided & I've already had a white GTR so it wont be white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Booo lol remember seeing one years ago going down the 60 near Strathclyde park, sooo nice lookin' was tidy too, no massive bumpers etc, good kit that suited. Never seen an R34 out though, they don't seem to be as 'loved' for some reason as the R33's. Edited December 28, 2012 by AMT250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Midnight purple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Purple will clash with my wheel colour choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Excellent buddy! I don't want to see anything under 700bhp on that 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 interested to see what you paint it. mine needs a respray, just not sure if I go for the same colour or something different. be interested to see what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Excellent buddy! I don't want to see anything under 700bhp on that 33 Prepare yourself now for dissappointment then Driveability/response>>>>outright unuseable power Rich - the plan is to go black, just a case of deciding on exact shade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 see mine is a black grey at the moment, and I love it as when its clean the colour spectrum in the metal flake is amazing. I can recommend anthracite pearl from the jag colour range. or if you cant a purple tint try amaranth. its what's on my charge coolers. black in some lights purple in others. slot of the jag colours are great and I'd use on other makes of car just because o the quality of flake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Is that the car Abbey tuned and it reached speeds of 200mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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