The 3VZ-FTE from Across the Pond (naptime 56k'rs) [Archive]

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 05:34

Hello everyone. This is Dave formally known as D-Spec from the "board and OC". I bring to you my on going 3vzfte build up. I'm about a year in (I'll explain why later), and all is going well. I thought you might like to see a build from the States cause I really like seeing your handywork and ideas.

On with the show!:hidesbehi

Day One of ownership almost a year ago:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/251.jpg
She wasn't taken care of (91 202K miles n/a sunroof 5speed with all options)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/252.jpg
Blue Interior Sucks...so all new black and seats
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/253.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/254.jpg

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 05:35

Ready to pull the 5sfe:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/255.jpg
U.S. Ingenuity :P
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/256.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/257.jpg
NO MOTOR!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/258.jpg

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 05:39

The Engine:

Polishing stuff:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/259.jpg
More Stuff:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/260.jpg
Sexy 3 angle valve job
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/261.jpg
Starting to build:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/262.jpg

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 05:41

Head Studs ( i fixed the gasket issue (thanks Paul))
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/263.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/264.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/265.jpg
Powdercoat Bronze:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/266.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/267.jpg

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 05:44

EXCLUSIVE: No other board has seen this yet!

Is this supposed to go here??? It is now!:tease:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/268.jpg

Paul Woods

30-05-2007, 06:51

what i the name of mary and joseph is that^^^^ !!!! looks like a turbo inlet plenum off something and looks very cool but i cant place its origin??

come on D spill the beans!

Jiff Lemon

30-05-2007, 08:30

:eek2: Holy cow! TB exclusives! I love it!

lodgeman

30-05-2007, 09:11

brilliant mate! :thumbsup: dont leave us dangling lol

Garbe

30-05-2007, 09:15

I know why its taken a year - all the detailing. This is goona be one clean build.
NOW WHAT IS THAT INTAKE :?: :?: :?:

Zip

30-05-2007, 10:08

Its not off the Aurion is it? :eh:

But then again it kinda looks like the same design they used on camrys from the 80s, but those engines are too small:hmm:

nik

30-05-2007, 10:09

very very fine work dave..love it..:thumbsup:
thanks for the exclusive too..

sketchy

30-05-2007, 10:12

is that inlet manifold of one of the V6 surf's/hilux...(4x4's)

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 14:30

It's not from a Hilux, and I don't know what a Aurion??? is. We didn't get them in the states. I'll tell you what, here is another shot of the setup. I wasn't going to show these till the motor was in the engine bay, but for you guys...why not!
Can you believe that this only has 5inch runners!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/05/272.jpg

lodgeman

30-05-2007, 14:41

oh you tease!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!we want more!!!lol

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 14:45

Zip

30-05-2007, 14:57

Will that intake improve the Performance at all or is it mainly for looks?

It looks bloody nice :cool:

BTW the Aurion is a Sports sedan thats been released down here:)

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 15:04

Will that intake improve the Performance at all or is it mainly for looks?

It looks bloody nice :cool:

BTW the Aurion is a Sports sedan thats been released down here:)
It shortens the runner length by almost 10 inches, so for my "boosted" application, it will help immensely. I was going to custom build a plenum similar to this...till I found one:thumbsup:

BSM

30-05-2007, 15:05

Honda/Acura V6 inlet? :thumbsup:

Zip

30-05-2007, 15:14

Edited due to me missreading what he had already saidlol

Oh, And start post some more pictures :thumbsup:

How much power are you going for?:)

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 15:21

^Much more to getting it to work (doesn't bolt on by any means...but it does now), but you are on the right track.

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 15:23

Power range is about 450-500whp. Turbocharged w/ lsd trans. Tires are a 255/40/17 in the rear. Hopefully it'll hookup eventually. I'll post more pics as soon as I get some more stuff done. Waiting on the trans and clutch to get the engine in the bay and start wiring.

sengk

30-05-2007, 16:22

I know. it's from an Acura CL-S/TL-S/Accord v6.

edit.
It looks awesome by the way. Great Job on the build. now if only i could finish mine. It looks like from both pictures that the valve covers are off. will they still fit back on with that intake manifold? I wonder how the power band will change with that manifold. I can't wait to see the dyno results. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

Zip

30-05-2007, 16:30

I know. it's from an Acura CL-S/TL-S.

Hes right.:thumbsup:
Google images got me this

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/479/pa230002sizedna5.jpg

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 16:41

Yeah that guy with the Hilux post beat me to the punch, but you are right Acura IM

chris99

30-05-2007, 16:42

OMG that looks ace! You are MENTAL. lol

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 16:42

Oh FYI, it does fit when you get it mated up correctly, you just have to fab up a couple things, but it's gonna work quite nicely

Paul Woods

30-05-2007, 18:43

who cares wether this adds performance or not! it looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

Marksman

30-05-2007, 18:46

Looks like a damned symmetrical type thing, ideally suited to bolting superchargers to... :thumbsup:

Owen.

OlberJ

30-05-2007, 19:38

Your right hand cam pulley is on back to front. :mrgreen:

Looks tops though, where you gonna be mounting this Turbo then?

Paul Woods

30-05-2007, 19:43

good catch olie! :thumbsup: D groans as he has to take the timing belt off.....AGAIN! :)

D-Spec

30-05-2007, 20:47

God I think I'm going to die... anyone need an expert at timing a 3vzfe...anyone???

OlberJ

30-05-2007, 21:07

Sorry mate :hidesbehi

whoozy

30-05-2007, 21:44

Looks great will be watching this one:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

oteck

31-05-2007, 00:50

At the very least you guys are the ONLY ones who have seen this yet. I've left Weasy and Node in the dark for about 3 months on this aspect of the build, the other boards don't even know of its existence!

we frequent this board to ya know ;P

also me and johnny has something special up our sleeve with this particular 5vz build lol

WeasyS2S

31-05-2007, 01:15

Hehe he thinks he can hide :P

That plenum is fancy looking....whats the size of the TB?

D-Spec

31-05-2007, 05:07

Dang it all if I didn't get caught red handed! :O Throttle body is 65mm. I think this setup would be good for turbo. I'll have to get some numbers and then I'll tell how it was done. It's not very straight-forward as it may look, but it shortens the runners and gives me optimum TB position across from the A2W cooler.

Dave

WeasyS2S

31-05-2007, 07:54

so the same as the 1mz and 5vz then not bad...are the runners that short tho? look to be the same size as stock 1mz...i wonder how good those things flow..

Jiff Lemon

31-05-2007, 09:09

Your right hand cam pulley is on back to front. :mrgreen:

Pah what sort off newbie makes THAT mistake? :whistle:

D-Spec

31-05-2007, 18:36

Pah what sort off newbie makes THAT mistake? :whistle:
Lay off its my first build.

roseward

31-05-2007, 21:14

Think he's referring to himself :)

roseward

31-05-2007, 21:16

Ooops did i just say that !

Jiff Lemon

31-05-2007, 22:30

Lay off its my first build.

Ah you miss-understand old chap - Start about half way down here (http://forums.twobrutal.com/showthread.php?t=3846&page=2) and it will all become clear

OlberJ

31-05-2007, 22:54

Just do like me and don't remove the pulleys. Worked fine and timing was perfik :thumbsup:

D-Spec

31-05-2007, 23:34

So the pulley on the closest side of the pic is on backwards??? I just need to flip it around or swap the two???

OlberJ

31-05-2007, 23:48

It's the right hand side one in the pic, as in facing the cam end, is on back to front, no timing marks and the rimmed edge should be on the outside.

Easy to sort.

D-Spec

01-06-2007, 05:44

I guess I'll be diving back in tomorrow...sheesh...I just want it in the car and 500hp...is that too much to ask? :shrug:

D-Spec

01-06-2007, 06:13

Last pic I've taken of the manifold. Don't have the valve covers on in this pic, but I assure you..everything fits very very nicely. ;)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/11.jpg

WeasyS2S

01-06-2007, 07:22

purdy man good work...nice sideways toyota symbol :P

Portgordon

01-06-2007, 08:57

I really like the asthetics that the plenum gives the build!! Very nice. Bonus of course if it also helps the performance!

Brrrriiiliant ;)

D-Spec

01-06-2007, 13:11

purdy man good work...nice sideways toyota symbol :P
Hey those aren't glued on or anything, I was just seeing how it would look. I've still got to get it powdercoated.

Goldy

02-06-2007, 11:11

looking sweet :)

D-Spec

02-06-2007, 19:39

Well you wanted to see pics of the plenum w/ valve covers and clearances...so I took some. IM is still a work in progress, but I should have the engine completed and "harnessed-up" this week.

Enjoy.

Anything else I need to fix!:rant: (sore subject)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/25.jpg
Gold Fuel Rails...yummy!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/26.jpg
Transmission side
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/27.jpg
Firewall side
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/28.jpg

Hope you like 'em

Dave

Marksman

02-06-2007, 21:22

Fine work :thumbsup:

Owen.

biteme

03-06-2007, 23:58

Stunning. Absolutely stunning work.

Let's get some figures up next! :P

sketchy

04-06-2007, 02:01

ok...silly question time....how do you top up the water now?lol

or are you gonna use the "2's" filler off a T?...and what are you doing about the front mount?

but still looks good dude:)...

D-Spec

04-06-2007, 02:17

I'll use my N/A's water jug and radiator pressure cap, just have to run more coolant lines is all. What do you mean about a front mount?? The firewall mount is on the transmission???

sketchy

04-06-2007, 02:23

the one on the timing cover....if you ask fourvee6....he will show you the light...with an off the shelf item:)

unless you wanna struggle with putting it in and out...while you fabricate a new one:(

D-Spec

04-06-2007, 02:52

I've got one on hold a "fourveesix" mount from Sea2Sky, Weasy has us hooked up in the states. So I'll be using that for the passenger side mount, I understand you meant the one on the "front of the motor" not the car now.

Dave

WeasyS2S

04-06-2007, 03:13

looking good man! The mounts should be here monday...1 left :)

D-Spec

04-06-2007, 03:35

looking good man! The mounts should be here monday...1 left :)
Is there a "reserve" amount I could send, I'm in the middle of getting a 96JDM LSD Trans w/ axles from Josh at the moment. I need to send him the balance at the end of this week, but I'd like to sent a "please for the love of god hold this for me" payment if you were up for it.

D-Spec

06-06-2007, 01:43

Pics of the Deuce in storage...where it will sit till the time is right.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/46.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/47.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/48.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/49.jpg
Nothing new on the engine, almost got my custom intake setup ready for paint and powdercoat.

Dave

WeasyS2S

06-06-2007, 18:23

D-Spec

06-06-2007, 18:51

Hey man they all taken now :( the guy who wanted it wanted it for his current project (he has 2 on the go) I will be talking to Tony as soon as the current order arrives (a bit late for some reason) to get more!
I'll get in on the next buy for sure man! Just let me know and you'll have the dough. Also, can u get bolts for me. I'd like to get it all at once in a package

I need these bolts
Flywheel (MT 3vz)
Bellhousing on my transmission (e153)

WeasyS2S

06-06-2007, 19:39

you cant get the bolts locally?
It cheaper to buy parts in the usa then canada :(

D-Spec

06-06-2007, 20:09

you cant get the bolts locally?
It cheaper to buy parts in the usa then canada :(
I keep forgetting your a canuck?? man...how about the parts numbers for them if you got em?

OlberJ

06-06-2007, 20:36

By the by, i see you've put 3VZ-FTE. By that do you mean you're leaving everything else standard and putting on a turbo?

If you're doing the heads and things at the same time i'd be inclined to call it a 3VZ-GTE :thumbsup:

D-Spec

06-06-2007, 22:22

It's official now, with the head porting and valve jobs it is now the 3VZ-GTE as recommended by OlberJ.

Thanks.

BTW, Wiring sux, here's some new pics!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/53.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/06/54.jpg

D-Spec

13-06-2007, 04:17

update... About 2-4 days I'll have my 94 JDM LSD Trans and axles on the way. However...the expendable cash flow seems to be getting smaller these days...hopefully I'll finish this someday... :driving: :box2: :nunu:

D-Spec

27-06-2007, 13:41

Well, it took longer than I thought, but I've got the trans paid for and sent out. I've decided on a RPS Max 6 Puck sprung hub to hold my 3litre turbo goodness. I'll need to get a flywheel from advance for 30 bucks and then I'll be ready to bolt it together. All that is left is everything else. I'm also prototyping a roof scoop/razor back intake that will directly feed the turbo and make it kind of like a fast back. Its gonna be all nice and sealed and will be functional and tres' cool. I've decided on a widebody as well with a few little tweaks, I'm all about originality.

More to come

Dave

Garbe

27-06-2007, 13:48

I'll need to get a flywheel from advance for 30 bucks
Dave

that's cheap - you guys are lucky

D-Spec

11-07-2007, 05:21

Alright a few updates.

1. Scrap the widebody [for this build ;)], too expensive and time consuming
2. Razor back is still an option, but I'm not sure about the looks with a stock body
3. Kit will be a border front (modified), toms sides and rear
4. Exhaust is either BERK or Departure 2 STY, I'll decide at the time

Got a new shipment of parts on the way. Small stuff like vent duct, hub lock, carrier bearing, passenger mount, and the mack daddy BORG S200 TURBOCHARGER! Thats right, in two days I'll start the exhaust manifold fab work! Life is good! Expect many many pics!

Dave

D-Spec

11-07-2007, 05:25

WE ARE THE BORG...YOU WILL BE BOOSTED...RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/88.jpg

Paul Woods

11-07-2007, 07:00

D-Spec

11-07-2007, 14:14

D when you say manifold making...are you running this off just one bank? whats the plan for turbo location? ive only found two possible areas for the v6 turbo im building,over the trans or in the boot/trunk... whats the master plan bud?
Over the transmission, both banks, external synchronic wastegate, A2W Cooler, and lots and lots of boost!!!:driving:

biteme

11-07-2007, 18:16

I likes your style mate!

What A2W Cooler you getting, and what pump you going to use?

I'm going to use an A2W cooler on my 5VZ build, so I'm just researching now.

Paul Woods

11-07-2007, 18:48

cool D,has your standalone got a built in Map sensor then or are you still using the AFM?

biteme

11-07-2007, 18:50

cool D,has your standalone got a built in Map sensor then or are you still using the AFM?

most of the standalones have built in 3bar (absolute) MAP sensors. They can also have larger map sensors plugged in for those madarses who want to run more than 28psi!!

D-Spec

11-07-2007, 23:23

I likes your style mate!

What A2W Cooler you getting, and what pump you going to use?

I'm going to use an A2W cooler on my 5VZ build, so I'm just researching now.

2003 Cobra Heat Exchanger in the front (made by Garrett)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/07/89.jpg
Standard XSP A2W intercooler
Ford Lightning electric A2W Pump (same as cobra)
2.5 gallon tank w/ redline water wetter and distilled water

D-Spec

02-08-2007, 23:56

UPDATE! Got my mount from Johnny at sea2skytuning from the infamous fourveesix ;)

Some new pics of my toys. 4v6 mount and my new LSD Trans from Chico Race Works
Stock on the right
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/13.jpg
Mounted for your pleasure
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/14.jpg
More and more parts piling up
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/15.jpg
More junk.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/16.jpg
Expensive Junk!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/17.jpg

biteme

03-08-2007, 00:36

Am loving that sir.

What's the power estimates?

D-Spec

03-08-2007, 03:29

450-550rwhp on a good tune, trying for pump gas on 93 octane! Something very streetable, but not challenging the turbocharger at all. Boost onset still below 3000rpm...enough to destroy a set of these
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bfg/bfg_gforce_ta_kdw2_ci1_l.jpg

D-Spec

03-08-2007, 08:13

Looking great there Dspec! :thumbsup:
I live only to serve the master http://www.z-7.ch/Z7Forum/images/smiles/bowdown.gif

OlberJ

03-08-2007, 08:27

I live only to serve the master http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2005/04/52.jpg

lol Poor misguided fool.

Pioneering stuff matey, just what we like :thumbsup:

sketchy

03-08-2007, 08:38

93 octane?...I hope thats the low octane gas....our low is 91...our high octane is 98...

and they just started selling 10%ethanol at some stations...

D-Spec

03-08-2007, 08:49

93 octane?...I hope thats the low octane gas....our low is 91...our high octane is 98...

and they just started selling 10%ethanol at some stations...
America's octane rating sucks, 93-95 is the top. 86 is the low end. But we don't pay $5 a gallon either. average is like 2.50 a gallon for the U.S. if you like crappy octane ratings.

splintermcinnes

03-08-2007, 13:28

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/14.jpg

Isn't one of those cam pulleys still on backwards??:hidesbehi

splintermcinnes

03-08-2007, 14:03

My bad, i just consulted the first page of this thread! im no expert but it just looked as if they should be the same way, ie with the lip on the out side?!

D-Spec

03-08-2007, 14:17

My bad, i just consulted the first page of this thread! im no expert but it just looked as if they should be the same way, ie with the lip on the out side?!
Nope, one in, one out. Thats factory. I had them both the same way and had to redo the timing when Paul Woods pointed out my error

OlberJ

03-08-2007, 21:40

Nope, one in, one out. Thats factory. I had them both the same way and had to redo the timing when Paul Woods pointed out my error

*Cough*

lol

School boy error Matt, just ask Jiff.

Shorty

03-08-2007, 22:06

Just got into this thread. This is going to be one hell of a ride. It`s not easy hitting 400rwhp so good luck. Looking stunning so far thoug:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

D-Spec

03-08-2007, 22:14

Just got into this thread. This is going to be one hell of a ride. It`s not easy hitting 400rwhp so good luck. Looking stunning so far thoug:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
It's easier when you have 3litres instead of just 2. I know the 3s guys have hell getting to 400rwhp, but I assure you the 6 will be much much easier and less expensive to get there

splintermcinnes

04-08-2007, 13:36

*Cough*

lol

School boy error Matt, just ask Jiff.

Well i know now!! although i had paul do mine so you would think he knew what he was doin'!!! one day i'd love to do one my self, but with my job and finances at the mo its just not gona happen!! but i do have plans for a v6 project of my own!!!:mrgreen:

D-Spec

14-08-2007, 05:55

Well i got some more stuff lying around. A complete set of turbo axles and lsd stubbs for my 93+ JDM LSD Turbo Transmission. A new 91 Mech Speedo gear so I can have gauges. Now all I need is a boot repair kit and some ATS axle cages to hold my 500hp beast and the driveline will be completed. Then I'll get a clutch/flywheel so I can bolt up the trans and git-er ready for a transplant!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/84.jpg
Speedo Gear
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/85.jpg
Started to clean yet another turbo box...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/86.jpg

D-Spec

14-08-2007, 05:58

On a side note. Its a running joke here in the states that not one of us puts in our engines, we just leave them on the stand. So the joke is that we all belong to the V6 Engine Stand Club, cause we just build engines and never install them. So I mocked up some tshirts for the club here and seems to get a good response. Enjoy!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/2.gif
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/08/87.jpg

D-Spec

02-10-2007, 04:03

Heres an update and new pics!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/21.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/22.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/23.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/24.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/25.jpg

Motor goes in at the end of the month!

Dave

nik

02-10-2007, 07:04

ooh..toys..get cracking

biteme

02-10-2007, 10:14

looking sharp sir! loving it :)

Can't wait to see how that intake performs :)

D-Spec

03-10-2007, 05:55

Hard to tell from the pics, but Kevin (black94t) did an excellent job on my 94+ tails! I couldn't be happier with the results and believe me, it is well worth the money. The pics do them no justice.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/39.jpg

Oh btw, ordered another slew of parts today and my flywheel comes in tomorrow! More to come, but for now zzzzzzz....

Garbe

03-10-2007, 12:25

Whats been done to the tail lights?

Rosssco

03-10-2007, 12:32

Don't you guys get the 94+ tail lights with the red (instead of orange)indicator parts over there, across the pond? Wouldn't mind getting a set of those...(assuming they are perfectly legal over here, Officer...)

D-Spec

03-10-2007, 15:38

Whats been done to the tail lights?
They were dull and faded. They've been sanded, the trim painted black, and professionally clear coated so they won't need to be polished.

D-Spec

03-10-2007, 15:39

D-Spec

03-10-2007, 22:18

Yummy
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/52.jpg
Ahh the beautiful chaos...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/53.jpg
More parts than the local dealer! Its all fixing to come together though...very very soon! I'm so excited!

Sparky

04-10-2007, 09:04

D-Spec

06-10-2007, 07:12

Is that Borg one of the new VTG turbos?

I just used some brasso and elbow grease on my 1990 rear lights and they come up a treat. :D

Done it all round the car to all the black trim pieces and they all came up brilliant best bits were the two vents just behind the side windows.
No its not a VTG, that is the new style. I could upgrade to that but I'm more worried about the car ever running at this point. My car is getting the full resto job so I'll have plenty of updates to come!

Dave

Garbe

06-10-2007, 12:11

I thought the lights were new - great job on them

D-Spec

06-10-2007, 19:00

I thought the lights were new - great job on them
They look better than OEM new! Kevin did an amazing job, too bad my cam doesn't show how good they look.

D-Spec

23-10-2007, 03:59

And the new parts boxes are piling up! Only 5 more days till the "Nemesis" receives a new soul built from the fires of hell.....(hey it is Halloween time and if i want to name my car a scary name then I will so :P)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/269.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/10/270.jpg

Vtech

23-10-2007, 05:15

D-spec, Very nice Job.. It's been a while since I've been on the board and am looking into doing a LS/V-tech swap kinda like Seasnake did..
Where in the states are you? Or were you in Canada? I'm in Northwestern Mississippi, Very close to Memphis.
In looking at the Manifold, I kinda thought of blocking off where the T/B goes and taking off the other end 'pipe' that joins the two sides and adapting two T/B's like the twin turbo'd Nissan engines. Might give more room for your outgoing water pipe to.
Where I am, there's TONS of those acura engines/manifolds around just going to scrap.. Maybe If someone here needs or wants one.. I get a good deal on FedEx..
Errol

D-Spec

01-11-2007, 22:29

I got new Rollers! Check out that JDM Bling!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/16.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/17.jpg

biteme

02-11-2007, 09:07

The only three spokes in the world that I would have ...

Top notch mate, this is gonna be some car when it's done. Great times ahead for the MR2 lot!

msherry21

02-11-2007, 09:26

those rims are gorgeous, I love em'!!!

D-Spec

03-11-2007, 18:02

those rims are gorgeous, I love em'!!!

Yeah i really like the way they look on a deuce. I'm going to have the center(s) painted another color but leave the lips polished. As far as what color...you'll just have to wait.

OlberJ

04-11-2007, 20:16

Sorry but i can't stand 3 spokes. It's a common thing.

Each to their own though, this thing will be shifting so fast you'll not be able to notice the wheels.

D-Spec

06-11-2007, 02:10

Sorry but i can't stand 3 spokes. It's a common thing.

Each to their own though, this thing will be shifting so fast you'll not be able to notice the wheels. It's not a common thing in the states, very very few cars have the 3 spoke Advans. I've only seen one set in my city in Texas and they were fakes (replicas). I didn't like them either for the longest time, but they grew on me and I really like how they look on this car:
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/57.jpg
(these are Super Advan Racing II's not SA3R's like I have but you get the idea)
That is what made me want them in the first place!
Pics:
Dirty Arrival
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/58.jpg
Polishing the lip
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/59.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/60.jpg

hmmmmm

06-11-2007, 22:59

Not a big fan of 3 spokes, but those gold ones on a white two look like porn:driving:

biteme

07-11-2007, 10:17

I jsut cant wait to see what this car will be like when it's done. Quick. Hot. Unique.

All good!

millentubby

07-11-2007, 15:29

3-spokes look gay.

UNLESS...you have a mk2 and the 3-spoke advans. Then you look gay because of the mk2, NOT because of the wheels :D

D-Spec

11-11-2007, 23:44

3-spokes look gay.

UNLESS...you have a mk2 and the 3-spoke advans. Then you look gay because of the mk2, NOT because of the wheels :D
So many haters of the 3 spoke rims and the MKII. If you don't like the MKII then go post in the MKI forum :smack: :blabla:

Started to work on the rims some more. I used Aircraft and the clear came off good but I think I'll need to step up to permatex to get the powdercoat off. That stuff is thick. The lips look good though!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/76.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/77.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/78.jpg
Shine Shine and more Shine!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2007/11/79.jpg

snowtigger

12-11-2007, 00:34

u mean u have aircraft remover that why all those air craft disappear in the bermuda triangle hmmmm americas secret weapon.

Paul Woods

18-11-2007, 11:12

D-Spec

18-11-2007, 16:14

dave just something ive been wondering...you know the honda inlet plenum? its sitting flat on the v6 at the moment yes? so it looks like it does in the honda.... thing is the toyota v6 sits angled well back when they are mounted,what i mean is the rear bank sits about 6 or 7" lower than the front bank,this is going to leave your honda plenum sticking up at its front edge and looking a bit silly if you know what i mean.

We cant tilt the v6 straight either because it means the transmission will sit at a funny angle,was this something you knew about? i suppose its just an asthetic thing anyway.....just in case you were going for the honda engined look with the plenum sat flat on top

I'm not entirely worried about how it will look when its semi-tilted due to the mounting angle. I doubt that many people will see my engine bay once its finished...besides that, it'll still look like I stuffed a 3.2 CL motor in a Toyota so that should be good for a laugh no matter how it leans:clap:

D-Spec

16-01-2008, 06:41

Wow! 3 months since I posted last...been slacking off on the build I guess. I havent made much progress what with the holidays and my girl taking up most of my time and funds. Here are some pics of the current state of affairs.
Border Front Fitted
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/139.jpg
New A2W pump
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/140.jpg
Paint Color (car will be this color with a black roof)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/141.jpg
Finished fixing the passenger window and door panels put back in
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/142.jpg
Eddy's 2 gauge ashtray pod installed
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/143.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/144.jpg

biteme

16-01-2008, 08:53

Love that mount there mate. Very slick.

D-Spec

25-01-2008, 06:27

UPDATE!

I decided to take a break from watching Jeremy Clarkson cock about on Top Gear to post some new parts up. Ordered a Camry V6 Flywheel from FIDANZA a few days back and got it in today. It looks good and will be going on this week(end). Stay tuned for more pics!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/252.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/253.jpg

I know I say this many many times, but the weather looks to be in the 60's this upcoming Sunday and, since I have the day off, I decided I should mate up the engine and trans and finish this damn build! What do you guys say!

Dave

arcataslacker

25-01-2008, 23:47

Ive been watching this come together and seeing you finish the build sounds great! oh and where in the U.S. do you live? I'm up in nor-cal.

snowtigger

26-01-2008, 18:23

luky bugger its minus 3 here blowing a gale and pissing down hope it goes well for u bud with the build .

biteme

26-01-2008, 18:51

You need to get yourself a Woods there D-Spec :)

D-Spec

27-01-2008, 17:48

You need to get yourself a Woods there D-Spec :)
I get plenty of wood just looking at that tasty v6 lump mated to my 94 JDM LSD tranny! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I did get it put together, look for pics in the next day or so. I'll also have some other updates and, if all goes well, the car should be headed to the paint booth in about a month. Thanks for all the comments and I look forward to the feedback.:driving:

Dave of RPM Auto Salon

biteme

27-01-2008, 18:12

Go for it sir - we look forward to the pics!

D-Spec

27-01-2008, 21:08

Fidanza 1mzfe flywheel : #130881
RPS MAX Puk 6 Puck Clutch Sprung hub w/ a 2600lbs flywheel
JDM 94+ LSD Transmission
92 3vz-Gte (custom)

Drive train is shaping up nicely!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/272.jpg
The Hotness! Hopefully Paul Woods would like it!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/273.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/01/274.jpg

biteme

27-01-2008, 23:01

Love the colours man!!

Paul Woods

28-01-2008, 06:34

like it? its outstanding bud!

D-Spec

29-01-2008, 00:38

like it? its outstanding bud!
That is quite a compliment coming from the master himself.

Paul Woods

29-01-2008, 07:27

master"bater" :)

D-Spec

31-01-2008, 05:52

master"bater" :)
Dude that's pretty damn funny! I am a little tense about fabrication of the turbo manifolds and the down pipe. I'm a little out of my area of expertise in that respect. I guess we will see what happens.

Dave

D-Spec

02-02-2008, 07:29

Got these UK reproduction Bomex engine lid panels from EMSPOWERED in the States! Enjoy!
Pics
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/19.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/20.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/21.jpg

D-Spec

22-02-2008, 14:56

UPDATE!

Well I've ordered a lot of stuff in the last few weeks and most of it has come in. I'm still waiting on my 600+ dollar order to arrive from Lithia, but for the most part I have everything else.

Pics
New Sub
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/200.jpg
Visors and CRW HD CV Cages from Chico Race Works (these are tested to over 600whp)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/201.jpg
Popups to replace my slightly screwed up ones :P
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/202.jpg
Random pic
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/203.jpg

D-Spec

22-02-2008, 14:59

Engine Covers Test Fitted
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/204.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/205.jpg
Pic of nasty Carbon Fiber Headlight Covers not installed (:P just like most everything else)
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/02/206.jpg

biteme

22-02-2008, 14:59

Uber cool ...

drvr5

23-02-2008, 04:28

it all looks very sexy... except for the sandcast finish on the intake. sometimes you just gotta go big and shiny!

D-Spec

04-03-2008, 06:36

Pics of parts and new stuff
Carbon Headlamp Covers fitted up
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/77.jpg
93+ Tweeter Covers
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/78.jpg
New Ebrake Cables
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/79.jpg
Window Seals and rear pad
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/80.jpg

D-Spec

04-03-2008, 06:36

More Seals and Trim
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/81.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/82.jpg
EVERY Bolt to install the engine and axles!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/83.jpg
Playing with the lowrise setup
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/84.jpg

D-Spec

13-03-2008, 05:12

Got my Omori 45mm Gauge in and started modding the cluster for it. I also got in my Autopal H4 Conversion housings and they look great. I'm getting the car prepped to put the motor in during spring break so I'm gonna be busy busy! Stay tuned!

Pics
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/172.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/173.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/174.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/175.jpg

D-Spec

13-03-2008, 05:13

UPDATE!
Got my F355 "Style" Engine lid from a board member mocked up. Fitment is about 85-90 percent which isn't all that bad from E-D.
Pics and stuff
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/176.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/177.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/178.jpg

Whore of Babylon

13-03-2008, 06:24

Its comin together rather nicely isent it.:thumbsup:

dgh938peg

13-03-2008, 11:42

Just read this from start to finish (at work oops) bloody good read and very inspiring! keep it up!

biteme

13-03-2008, 11:45

This is definately getting towards fun times!

D-Spec

18-03-2008, 05:22

More Parts and Stuff!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/234.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/235.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/236.jpg

EarL

18-03-2008, 09:01

Ohhh toys!!! We like toys... :jump:

biteme

18-03-2008, 09:49

Dave, I thought I was a parts whore!!

Come on man, I'm itching to see what this sucker goes like!!

D-Spec

30-03-2008, 21:15

The NEMESIS's heart transplant has arrived...
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/448.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/449.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/03/450.jpg

biteme

30-03-2008, 21:29

I love that intake. Looks superb!!

D-Spec

04-04-2008, 05:54

I love that intake. Looks superb!!
Thanks! I just hope at some point it will run!rotflmao :driving:

brophy320

15-04-2008, 14:24

just seen this thread, that looks awesome, cant wait to see the progress

D-Spec

25-06-2008, 05:47

been about three months so heres an update!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/205.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/206.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/207.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/208.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/209.jpg

D-Spec

25-06-2008, 05:48

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/210.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/211.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/212.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/213.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/214.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/215.jpg

D-Spec

25-06-2008, 05:49

Aeroware style lip and oem bumper, ditching the border front. Doing some work but thats the road so far!

Camotec

25-06-2008, 13:52

Awesome stuff. I can't wait for this one :driving:
So how are you planning on mounting the turbo? boot or engine bay?

Cheers
Ben

D-Spec

25-06-2008, 22:00

got the clears in!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/230.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/231.jpg
Look at all that meat!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/232.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/233.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/234.jpg

Garbe

25-06-2008, 22:12

255 whooooaaah!!!! is that the fronts lol

Conor

25-06-2008, 23:24

D-Spec

26-06-2008, 02:58

So what's the story with the technical side of the intake? Did you just drill holes in the flange and bolt it to the stock lower 3VZ plenum? How well do the runners match up? Ported/ground them to match? And on the throttle-body.. are you using a Honda TPS and IACV?

Looks like you're having too much fun, as usual :)

Answers

Not it doesn't just bolt on
Yeah I port matched a bit but they line up very well for two different cars.
I will be using Honda sensors (it's all Denso anyway) w/ spliced piggy's
I don't know about too much fun, defiantly too much money! LOL

D

D-Spec

26-06-2008, 02:59

255 whooooaaah!!!! is that the fronts lol
215/40/17 front
255/40/17 rears:driving:

D-Spec

27-06-2008, 05:35

I love wide tires!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/250.jpg
Fit the Spec A lip and found the sidemarkers
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/251.jpg
Bronzeage
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/06/252.jpg

D-Spec

10-07-2008, 18:02

You can never have too many front ends. LOL
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/100.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/07/101.jpg

Rowdan

10-07-2008, 18:09

You can never have too many front ends. LOL

I guess it's preferable to a surplus of backsides. ;)

On a serious note are the sidemarkers mandatory to keep the car legal with you?

spot

10-07-2008, 19:25

amazing build thread
keep up the good work

brianbooth

10-07-2008, 20:20

Wow man. How many banks have you had to rob so far? :)

D-Spec

11-07-2008, 01:53

I guess it's preferable to a surplus of backsides. ;)

On a serious note are the sidemarkers mandatory to keep the car legal with you?
naw, i can get the jdm solids i just haven't ponied up the dough for em yet

D-Spec

11-07-2008, 01:54

Wow man. How many banks have you had to rob so far? :)
3 :P:driving:

brianbooth

30-07-2008, 04:36

should be easier once you finish the getaway car :blabla:

D-Spec

13-09-2008, 05:37

Busy with new bumpers and other stuff!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/81.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/82.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/83.jpg
All that new bumper stuff and a little bit left.
Paint, suspension, Mount Advans and Tires, Wire up, Install Berk Exhaust, and finish the body add ons.
Time to get this mother running!!!

Dave!

P.S. Until I get the funds for all that stuff on the list, these occupy my time!!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/84.jpg

Garbe

13-09-2008, 10:18

I like the top bumper (the one on the table) What is it?

BSM

13-09-2008, 10:28

Nice M4 ;)

Howlin_Mad

13-09-2008, 10:32

I like the top bumper (the one on the table) What is it?

Looks like a Toms

Ive got a Toms rear and Toms skirts to go on mine - and great minds must think alike as i have an aeroware front lip on the std too!

Great build - loving the idea of that inlet manifold!! :thumbsup:

Kieren

D-Spec

13-09-2008, 17:28

I like the top bumper (the one on the table) What is it?
Tom's front

D-Spec

13-09-2008, 17:37

Nice M4 ;)
Just an AR-15, all the same cept mine is semi-auto.

Marksman

13-09-2008, 18:39

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrr.

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

:blowup:

Owen.

snowtigger

13-09-2008, 19:17

had a go at shooting in the states magnum automag and some small arms and nine mill stuff fun for a bit but if you get that magnum wrong it dam well trys to break your wrist.

D-Spec

13-09-2008, 22:29

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrr.

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

:blowup:

Owen.
Why so angry???

Marksman

13-09-2008, 23:13

Why so angry???

The hint's in my username, I'm not having a go at you... I was a a keen target shooter from the age of about 8 years old going from air rifles up to practical pistol in my twenties. Then a few sick individuals ran amock killing indiscriminately. (The gun clubs themselves had previously told the police that these people should have their firearms certificates revoked but nothing was done.) The result was some horrible deaths and the loss of confidence in legal gun holders. The government, keen to be seen to do something, anything in fact, banned all handguns, target pistols and a bunch of rifles and shotguns. So all my legally owned target pistols have been turned into paper clips. There is of course now no gun crime in the UK. Oh no, I got that bit wrong, now only the criminals have guns in the UK, yes that's what I meant to say. Just to rub salt into the wound the government said that they would issue a special waiver so that we could hold the Olympic games shooting disciplines. So we can invite other target shooters into the country but not enter ourselves... My old instructor was not impressed that he had carried a rifle during the war but was deemed unfit to own a target pistol years later. Anyway enough of my drivel, rant over. Enjoy your sport and one day I hope to take it up again.

All the best,

Owen.

Paul Woods

14-09-2008, 08:07

i never really thought about your username now you mention it owen! i just thought you were a huge take that fan with a little mark owen shrine in your bedroom :)

D-Spec

14-09-2008, 09:03

Guns are fun, and if it ever stops raining freaking mosquitoes I'll get back to work!

D-Spec

18-09-2008, 22:43

Mounted new tails and test fit the phoenix extensions.
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/114.jpg
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2008/09/115.jpg

welsh_kroozer

20-09-2008, 02:06

hurry up and finish this car man! your taking longer than i did with my turbo conversion... lol i want to see it finished!!!

D-Spec

21-09-2008, 09:30

hurry up and finish this car man! your taking longer than i did with my turbo conversion... lol i want to see it finished!!!
Hey man I'm going as fast as funds will allow. My girl is sweating marriage so I'm trying to sneak stuff in! More to come!!!:hidesbehi

D-Spec

19-07-2009, 07:49

....the NEMESIS....is coming...preparing....for war....

Jaemus

19-07-2009, 09:49

tell me in all this time you've started the car :)

hmmmmm

19-07-2009, 11:55

Come on get the pics and vids up already :clap:

skiddz

19-07-2009, 16:59

hey bud, interested in what you did for the inlet manifold as it looks reverseable and useful in my FR 3vz plans

did you mod the lower section to suit the honda unit or mod the honda peice to suit the 3vz lower manifold?

great build BTW, keep it up

antnkel

19-07-2009, 19:30

Over two years in the making thats what I call a build, any idea when it'll be done :)

RandomHero

19-07-2009, 21:25

where in texas are you at? i saw snow in the first few pix. so you can be in southern texas.

D-Spec

21-07-2009, 07:03

tell me in all this time you've started the car :)

I haven't :P

D-Spec

21-07-2009, 07:04

D-Spec

21-07-2009, 07:05

Over two years in the making thats what I call a build, any idea when it'll be done :)

Nother year :P

D-Spec

21-07-2009, 07:05

where in texas are you at? i saw snow in the first few pix. so you can be in southern texas.

The panhandle. About 12hrs from you :search2:

RandomHero

21-07-2009, 09:24

The panhandle. About 12hrs from you :search2:
the snow was a big giveaway to north texas. up untill last year when i was in st louis for february, i didnt know what snow looked like in person

mr2peak

21-07-2009, 09:39

Thought this got parted out?

D-Spec

21-07-2009, 15:38

Thought this got parted out?

Oh no...it's still here

steroy

21-07-2009, 19:39

Great build mate, loving your work!:banana::banana::banana:

MkII_5SFE

22-07-2009, 06:04

man, if i put a v-6 turbo in before you do...
all hell will break loose

D-Spec

28-07-2009, 05:57

Hell will be unleashed

vish

10-08-2009, 20:06

just had an epic read thru this build you have so many nice bits! cant wait to see it all come together? are you not desprate to have it on the road?

dgh938peg

10-08-2009, 22:45

c'mon dspec - pull your finger out and get this beastie running! :)

D-Spec

11-08-2009, 05:27

c'mon dspec - pull your finger out and get this beastie running! :)

Finger out of where??!!! That made me laugh so freaking hard!:funny:

dgh938peg

11-08-2009, 08:29

English expression - as in get a move on and finish her off!

Jaemus

11-08-2009, 08:30

i thought that was an Aussie expression! lol

dgh938peg

11-08-2009, 08:39

You lot are all Brits anyway - just the convicts we didn't want!!!!! :D I thought the Aussie one was "better get a crack on"???

No offence Jae, was looking to move out to brissy late last year with work until the wife became a mentalist!! :)

3VZ-FE

11-08-2009, 17:58

The "56k'rs" in the title, is that some sort of estimate for the project naptime?

:whistle::whistle:

snowtigger

11-08-2009, 21:31

the correct full english epression is "pull your finger out of your arse and get on with it" meaning either your lazy or queer/gay or all three.

hate the word queer and i'm old enough to remmeber when feeling queer/gay either ment you wasn't well or felt rather happy funny the english language.

vish

11-08-2009, 23:12

lmao at snowtigger awesom explanation!

Jaemus

12-08-2009, 06:59

You lot are all Brits anyway - just the convicts we didn't want!!!!! :D I thought the Aussie one was "better get a crack on"???

never heard that one :)

Woot for convicts! We took over this miserable island and the Queen can't stop us!

skiddz

12-08-2009, 09:49

WE ALL LIVE IN A CONVICT COLONY, A CONVICT COLONY, A CONVICT COLONY

thats what i get for sitting next to the barmy army at the cricket a few years back lol

cmon d spec i demand progress!

D-Spec

29-01-2010, 05:35

WE ALL LIVE IN A CONVICT COLONY, A CONVICT COLONY, A CONVICT COLONY

thats what i get for sitting next to the barmy army at the cricket a few years back lol

cmon d spec i demand progress!

Asketh and ye shall receive...eth or some nonsense like that.

BLAMMO! COLOR CHANGE!
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2010/01/323.jpg
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2010/01/324.jpg
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2010/01/325.jpg
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2010/01/326.jpg
http://www.woodsport.org/forum/images/recovered/2010/01/327.jpg

dgh938peg

29-01-2010, 08:26

Beautiful colour! :thumbsup:

timlowthian

29-01-2010, 11:27

That looks awsome! just read the whole thread awsome build! Colour is spot on aswell!

biteme

29-01-2010, 11:35

Colour is lovely! I must admit, I like that a lot!

snowtigger

29-01-2010, 12:06

It's a bit how can I describe it best I know the word is blue definitely blue I think I could be wrong but I'm feeling a bit well blue.

hmmmmm

29-01-2010, 22:01

Lovely colour that! I thought i read somewhere you wanted to go with a black roof?

D-Spec

30-01-2010, 05:49

Lovely colour that! I thought i read somewhere you wanted to go with a black roof?

Originally I was going to, but too many stupid wannabe muscle cars round here with two tone black roof setups. So I left it one color!:wave:

Diesel Meister

31-01-2010, 12:53

Well, this thread has sucked up an hour of my Sunday right there. Please finish it - looks awesome. Especially liking the Honda plenum - very tasty :thumbsup:

D-Spec

10-02-2010, 01:45

More Paint Progress!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/44.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/45.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/46.jpg

With Flash
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/47.jpg

D-Spec

10-02-2010, 01:46

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/48.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/49.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/50.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/51.jpg

D-Spec

10-02-2010, 01:47

Ready for buffing
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/52.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/53.jpg

Flash on!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/54.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/55.jpg

dgh938peg

10-02-2010, 08:38

Very nice indeed - what colour is that?

BTW - i know it's blue but what from :D

biteme

10-02-2010, 10:02

That is gorgeous - it's going to look the kippers tits when it's finished!

Is that Royal Sapphire Pearl or Tokyo Blue?

D-Spec

10-02-2010, 15:44

That is gorgeous - it's going to look the kippers tits when it's finished!

Is that Royal Sapphire Pearl or Tokyo Blue?

It's neither of those colors! :p

biteme

10-02-2010, 16:03

Ah, it's "just a nice blue" then? :P

D-Spec

13-02-2010, 04:45

New glass and more pics after the buff!
http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/87.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/88.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/89.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2010/02/90.jpg