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Well, the build now begins.

Start with one nice R33 that has been a little mistreated, and return it to it's former glory...

Current parts list:

Bilstein shocks (custom valved)

DBA Slotted dimpled Rotors all round

QFM Pads

Turbosmart EBC

Turbosmart blowoff valve

ECU Link

Pioneer Head unit with Screen

Custom paint inside.

Advan tyres

The Machine -

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The damage -

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The leftovers -

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The work so far -

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Mouldy seats had to come out ...

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Gerni plus seat == clean..

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Stay Tuned...

New motor going in soon...

And some dressing up being done first...

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Thats the plan... Import engine being delivered tomorrow. Waiting for a new red hose kit, and lightweight pulleys to be delivered. New timing kit has arrived, new nismo engine mounts, and a new 56mm core aluminium radiator already delivered...

So we have stuff in play.... This weekend will be all about prepping the engine for fitment and painting the accessories etc...

You know you're a little bit obsessed with your car when you stalk the tracking website for your new radiator hoses and get OVERLY excited to see that they're FINALLY with a courier to be delivered:

Date/Time Activity Location

23/11/12 07:03 Onboard with driver BRISBANE CITY QLD

Edited by Haz33

Ok, the new engine has been delivered, and prep work on it has started.

Cam covers have come off in favour of a set painted in super clear red.

Oil pump has come off to do the front seal.

Turbo has been swapped out for the one from the previous engine as it has been rebuilt.

All the old turbo guards etc have come off and been cleaned up ready to paint.

The old intake manifold and plenum has been prepped and painted.

The new 18 hose kit has arrived.

The new red alloy pulleys have arrived.

Now Pics - cos it did happen...

Pre gerni cleanup.

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Brass brush on the manifold

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Some paint.

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Shiny exhaust manifold guards. (after prep)

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New engine.

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New engine getting naked.

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mmmm, oil!

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New Oil pump gasket coming this week, pulleys to be installed, painting to be completed, and hoses to be fitted this weekend...

Hopefully she'll be ready to install on Sunday!

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