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

[D-Spec]

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:

She wasn't taken care of (91 202K miles n/a sunroof 5speed with all options)

Blue Interior Sucks...so all new black and seats

[D-Spec]

Ready to pull the 5sfe:

U.S. Ingenuity :P


NO MOTOR!

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The Engine:

Polishing stuff:

More Stuff:

Sexy 3 angle valve job

Starting to build:

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Head Studs ( i fixed the gasket issue (thanks Paul))



Powdercoat Bronze:

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EXCLUSIVE: No other board has seen this yet!

Is this supposed to go here??? It is now!:tease:

[Paul Woods]

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]

Holy cow! TB exclusives! I love it!

[lodgeman]

brilliant mate! :thumbsup: dont leave us dangling lol

[Garbe]

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

[Zip]

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: