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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 16:44 Post subject: Sports Cars |
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When I joined up on here I mentioned the other cars I own and some of you showed intrest, as I can now post pictures I thought I'd put a few up for you to have a look at
The Skyline
Took out the non turbo engine and put in an RB25DET (turbo engine)
Then work started on the wiring loom and fitting a 3/4 roll cage
The Aston
Because I bought the Aston when I was 18, and unable to get insurance for love nor money it's been parked up for 8 years now Because it's been parked up for so long it now needs some attention, for example the fuel pump has seized up along with the clutch. My intentions are to now finish the Skyline (have a kit to take it to 400bhp) either sell it and throw the money from that at the Aston or keep the Skyline and do the Aston up over time. I also now have the BigHorn so really have to many cars
Anyone else on here into sports cars? |
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Dawn *
Joined: 17 Dec 2010 Posts: 28 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 17:23 Post subject: |
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The Aston is a looker I'd keep her for sure!
I love old cars, but they don't have to be sporty. (I have two MK2 Cavaliers) Also used to own an '82 Trans Am in black with Crager SS split rims, but I had to let that go awhile back after I was made redundant. It was a devil to leave anywhere anyway, because people thought oh, KITT, indestructable. It got keyed down a whole side and right down the hood! B***ards!
I now currently have four cars, which is way too many and the reason I have never got any dosh. |
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Philp *******
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 3869 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 18:55 Post subject: |
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I've had a couple of spitfires over the years, a couple of Alfasuds and as soon as I get a decent sized garage I have a plan involving a MKIII spitfire, an MX5 and an angle grinder and welder. Oh I also have a very large very yellow 67 Chevy pickup with a 300hp 5.7L V8 in it. I'm loving the Aston, my dream car (big style lottery win!) is an Aston DB4GT Zagato. _________________ Phil
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adz1973 Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1908 Location: Co Durham
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 19:01 Post subject: |
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Aston is well smart
But its the Skyline that does it for me. _________________
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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:49 Post subject: |
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Dawn wrote: |
(I have two MK2 Cavaliers) Also used to own an '82 Trans Am in black with Crager SS split rims |
Sweet. My little brother loves his v8's, he used to have a Camaro z28 (iroc?) that had a 5.7 v8 in it. He now has some yank pick up truck with a big petrol v8 in it.
He's building this kit car at the mo, any one care to hazard a guess as to what it is?
Big ole tyres!
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Philp *******
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 3869 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:02 Post subject: |
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Judging by the tape on the box I'd say an Ultima GTR. NIce cars, we had a few come to my local cruise, all with smal block chevys in and they are blisteringly fast. _________________ Phil
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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:33 Post subject: |
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Philp wrote: |
Judging by the tape on the box I'd say an Ultima GTR. NIce cars, we had a few come to my local cruise, all with smal block chevys in and they are blisteringly fast. |
sigh, didn't notice that box, even looked to make sure it wasn't there
He has a v8 to go in it, it's at the tuning shop at the moment being rebored. Not sure if they're rebuilding it or if he'll build it once it's been bored out. It was a v8 from a power boat and was seized solid - pretty sure he said it was a chevy lump.
He had the engine stripped down and powder coated it... orange He is on about having the shell orange too.
His insparation for the orange was from this Ultima we saw at the Le Mans 24hr race.
As if the power to weight ratio wasn't good enough already with the v8 he is also sticking this on top
It's a 144 b&m blower, if that means anything to anyone. (I know more about turbo's than blowers so have no idea what sort of extra power this will give) |
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Dawn *
Joined: 17 Dec 2010 Posts: 28 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 16:35 Post subject: |
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Not exactly a sports car, but this is my favourite Cav. I've owned it for over 21years and was taught to drive in it.
And here is the imfamous Trans Am. Sorry about picture qulaity on this one, but I haven't any digital pics of the car, it's a scan.
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MR2Pete *
Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 46 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 17:39 Post subject: |
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Pic of mine
Owned it from new now 11 years old
Fitted a turbo to it last winter, now very pleasingly fast
_________________ 2000 Isuzu Trooper SWB 3.0 TD
All Recalls Done
2001 Toyota MRs Turbo |
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Philp *******
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 3869 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 20:28 Post subject: |
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JustinR34 wrote: |
Philp wrote: |
Judging by the tape on the box I'd say an Ultima GTR. NIce cars, we had a few come to my local cruise, all with smal block chevys in and they are blisteringly fast. |
sigh, didn't notice that box, even looked to make sure it wasn't there
He has a v8 to go in it, it's at the tuning shop at the moment being rebored. Not sure if they're rebuilding it or if he'll build it once it's been bored out. It was a v8 from a power boat and was seized solid - pretty sure he said it was a chevy lump.
He had the engine stripped down and powder coated it... orange He is on about having the shell orange too.
His insparation for the orange was from this Ultima we saw at the Le Mans 24hr race.
As if the power to weight ratio wasn't good enough already with the v8 he is also sticking this on top
It's a 144 b&m blower, if that means anything to anyone. (I know more about turbo's than blowers so have no idea what sort of extra power this will give) |
Yeah thats a small block chevy, standard block colour is orange! Mine could do with a coat of paint, not sure how powdercoat will hold up to block temps, they get pretty damn hot especially with a blower on. As to power how long is a piece of string, a small block can be anything from a paltry 125hp from a smog era 350ci strangled by loads of emission control gear to 1000hp from a full on forced induction race motor. Mines putting out an estimated 300ish hp and probably 400 ft/lb of torque, I'd say he's got to be looking at 400hp+ depending on spec but its the trque that will wipe the floor with your high revving jap motors.
I'm halfway through some top end work on mine going from a standard cast iron inlet manifold to a tuned aluminium one, swapping from points to electronic ignition and some dress up stuff.
From this
The rusty valve covers are being replaced with a set of these which have now been polished and will have the top between the ribs painted black soon.
Should make it a more reliable starter (which has just been replaced with a high torque starter!) and release a few more ponies. _________________ Phil
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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:21 Post subject: |
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Dawn wrote: |
Not exactly a sports car, but this is my favourite Cav. I've owned it for over 21years and was taught to drive in it.
And here is the imfamous Trans Am. Sorry about picture qulaity on this one, but I haven't any digital pics of the car, it's a scan.
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That's bloody tidy! My uncle used to have one, I think. SRI 120? Does that sound like a Cav from that era?
Does the Trans Am have the Knight Rider style light on the front? Love the styling of American motors, just hate LHD's. When I was driving my brothers truck it felt like I was driving in the hedge but then I could also hear the rumble as I was going over the cats eyes in the middle of the road. So when a artic-truck came past it's safe to say I was sh**ing a brick! |
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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:40 Post subject: |
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Philp wrote: |
Yeah thats a small block chevy, standard block colour is orange! Mine could do with a coat of paint, not sure how powdercoat will hold up to block temps, they get pretty damn hot especially with a blower on. As to power how long is a piece of string, a small block can be anything from a paltry 125hp from a smog era 350ci strangled by loads of emission control gear to 1000hp from a full on forced induction race motor. Mines putting out an estimated 300ish hp and probably 400 ft/lb of torque, I'd say he's got to be looking at 400hp+ depending on spec but its the trque that will wipe the floor with your high revving jap motors.
I'm halfway through some top end work on mine going from a standard cast iron inlet manifold to a tuned aluminium one, swapping from points to electronic ignition and some dress up stuff.
Should make it a more reliable starter (which has just been replaced with a high torque starter!) and release a few more ponies. |
I'm sure he didn't know they were orange as standard, so I guess he was kinda lucky picking that colour.
I thought that powder coat was more durable than paint? I thought the process of powder coating was to heat the metal then the powder gets sprayed on and it would bind with the metal.
I know my Skyline wouldn't stand a chance against a decent V8 all my power is from the turbo, the v8 has it from the word GO!
Power from the straight 6's have come a long way though, check this clip out. It's a drag Skyline that started out tuned but then went the hole hog and had the tubular space frame etc etc. It's now (I think) the worlds fastest for it's class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMb38KAlB3o |
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JustinR34 Newbie
Joined: 21 Dec 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Bath
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Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:51 Post subject: |
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MR2Pete wrote: |
Pic of mine
Owned it from new now 11 years old
Fitted a turbo to it last winter, now very pleasingly fast
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Did you have to do much engine work for the turbo or is it a bolt on low pressure kit? I did buy a set of Weisco forged pistons for my skyline but then decided it was much cheaper to go for 400hp rather than 480hp which would of required the forged pistons, a top mount manifold, custom downpipe, a large overdraft .... it's a bloody money pit.
I had an MR2 G-Limited (mk2), bought it thinking it was a turbo but it wasn't. It was probably the best handling car I'd ever bought but it wasn't all that fast, it felt like it was restricted somehow. Sold it after a month and bought a D-Series Honda CRX mk2 then after that I had the mk2 B-Series CRX V-Tec. Verry nippy little cars. |
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RBUCKINGHAM **
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 72 Location: Sible Hedingham
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 14:49 Post subject: |
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JustinR34 wrote: |
MR2Pete wrote: |
Pic of mine
Owned it from new now 11 years old
Fitted a turbo to it last winter, now very pleasingly fast
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Did you have to do much engine work for the turbo or is it a bolt on low pressure kit? I did buy a set of Weisco forged pistons for my skyline but then decided it was much cheaper to go for 400hp rather than 480hp which would of required the forged pistons, a top mount manifold, custom downpipe, a large overdraft .... it's a bloody money pit.
I had an MR2 G-Limited (mk2), bought it thinking it was a turbo but it wasn't. It was probably the best handling car I'd ever bought but it wasn't all that fast, it felt like it was restricted somehow. Sold it after a month and bought a D-Series Honda CRX mk2 then after that I had the mk2 B-Series CRX V-Tec. Verry nippy little cars. |
no engine work really required with most of the turbo setups for these engines. only have to start thinking about engine work if going past the 300bhp really. however the stock clutch is not much good past 200bhp. im still saving for my 2zz supercharger just to be different _________________ Richard
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MR2Pete *
Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 46 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 22:05 Post subject: |
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JustinR34 wrote: |
MR2Pete wrote: |
Pic of mine
Owned it from new now 11 years old
Fitted a turbo to it last winter, now very pleasingly fast
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Did you have to do much engine work for the turbo or is it a bolt on low pressure kit? I did buy a set of Weisco forged pistons for my skyline but then decided it was much cheaper to go for 400hp rather than 480hp which would of required the forged pistons, a top mount manifold, custom downpipe, a large overdraft .... it's a bloody money pit.
I had an MR2 G-Limited (mk2), bought it thinking it was a turbo but it wasn't. It was probably the best handling car I'd ever bought but it wasn't all that fast, it felt like it was restricted somehow. Sold it after a month and bought a D-Series Honda CRX mk2 then after that I had the mk2 B-Series CRX V-Tec. Verry nippy little cars. |
No engine work required as such, reaching 195 bhp from 138 bhp on standard kit, which is plenty fast enough, the next add ons are piggyback ecu, cooling system, boost controller etc.
But to get over 200 bhp you would require a new sports clutch and some serious extra bracing.
Very pleased with it now so will be leaving well alone
Pete _________________ 2000 Isuzu Trooper SWB 3.0 TD
All Recalls Done
2001 Toyota MRs Turbo |
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