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Hey guys,

Thought it was time to share the progress from the last year of building a bare 33GTR shell into a drag car.

DTP motorsport has done all the car repairs and fabrication work. U can find more pics on there Facebook page of the build.

The Engine is by JHH racing and is Rb30-3.2L, Precision 8685, Hypertune, RIPS 4WD glide, Motec ect ect

I have a ton of pics so ill keep them coming as i can.

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Started out in pretty average condition unfortunately but we got it straightened out.

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Trust Drag cooler purchased from NXTIME.

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Very minimal cutting required to the bar as we got the 165mm thick cooler right back.

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Converting to manually operated windows. Mixture of Daihatsu applause and gtr mechs did the job.

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Peterson 2.5 gallon tank fitted.

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Custom fuel tank in progress

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Parachute anchor point.

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Glass installed

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Seat bracket for the kirky race seats we got powder coated black.

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RIPS NZ transfercase pump setup on custom bracket

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Early model Rb20 converted for dry sump setup.

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Brackets about to get sent off for coating.

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Motec Can pad and bracket.

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Installing the stretch carpet

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Laying down carbon fibre matt ready for the hardener to be applied for the interior panels.

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Oil and fuel pump mount in progress.

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New pillow ball bushes installed

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ARP extended bolts pressed in place.

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Rear cradle was strengthened powder coated and installed with Gktech adjustable arms top and bottom

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The brains of the outfit getting mounted.

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The box on the right side is for power management to control solenoids, fans, pumps, lights ect.

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Complete RIPS AWD 2SPD setup arrived.

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Manifold underway.

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These turbosmart gates have sensors mounted in the top hats so there movements can be logged.

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Decided to keep it GT42 frame size if i ever wanted to downsize in turbocharger i could so i went for a Precision 8685 1.28.

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Removed the standard GT42 type compressor outlet flange and replaced it with a vibrant 3.5"clamp.

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Sick build!

I think Mike is confused as you posted a picture of the valves and valve guides, then mention valve seats. ( which were fitted to head on next photo)

Really looking forward to seeing this one!

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Sick build!

I think Mike is confused as you posted a picture of the valves and valve guides, then mention valve seats. ( which were fitted to head on next photo)

Really looking forward to seeing this one!

Thanks mate!! Its defiantly been a long build we started to assemble the car earlier last year but been collecting parts for about 3 years now so its been a long process.. Got a ton of pics to get through thats for sure!! :thumbsup:

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