evinX Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Great transformation. Really liking the dash. Top marks for new ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Great transformation. Really liking the dash. Top marks for new ideas Thanks dude, she's come a long way, still a load more to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Slowly getting rid of all the red dash parts now whilst I wait for my gearbox, spent a few minutes wrapping the lower glovebox lid in leatherette, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good work, was that a random bit of leatherette you used or did you get one of the topgaiters ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 I brought some eBay spec one to try, colour is pretty much on the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Still mega slow progress on this, money is tight for the moment and whilst the car is off the road, I had a big f'it moment and made a start at ripping all of the nasty induction piping off, ready for mock up/install of the ITB's. Plus i will be giving the under bonnet a big tidy up and lick of paint. Keeping things looking retro looking with the ITB's, i am going to give the cam covers some attention and paint them up like the old 7M-GTE covers, Edited August 10, 2016 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Them cam covers will look absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Them cam covers will look absolutely awesome! /QUOTE] I hope so...! Already whipped them off, prepped.. ... And painted, The detailing will be done with some printed heat resistant vinyl soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Good work so far. You changing gaskets while they're off too yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yea, i have a spare set in the shed i think lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Will be making an effort on this to try and keep the Engine temps down, so as i have a spare roll of reflective heat Tape kicking about, i thought i would line the Exhaust side Valve cover just enough to keep some of the Manifolds heat at bay. I will be covering the branches of the ITB Manifold in the same stuff and running a Thermal barrier Gasket between it and the head too and then once I get my decats, I will be wrapping them and the Manifold in some heat wrap too. Just ordered some Magnecor 8.5mm leads too, so should see them in a week or so. Also thinking of removing the Viscous Fan and wiring a big slimline fan in there but using the OEM cowling too. Has anyone done this before? did it work ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakirhussain Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Awesome build/thread pal, any updates? Former 93 supra na auto owner, Na-T coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Awesome build/thread pal, any updates? Former 93 supra na auto owner, Na-T coming soon Thanks! Nothing to update on yet i'm afraid, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 No major updates at the moment, but some parts arrived today so never a bad thing, http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160823/368755fe84626181e311b22cd1dbfda5.jpg Lightweight Flywheel, ARP Flywheel Bolts, TRS adjustable tow strap and some Exhaust heat wrap and ties for the manifold... Only missing a Clutch, Exhaust, Clutch Hose and Gearbox now so big progress update coming soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very nice, build! have an N/A-T myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Very nice, build! have an N/A-T myself Thanks bud, I had debated going the NA-T route, but the noise of Screaming ITB's on a 6x Cylinder NA motor would be just nuts...! Plus, IF I wanted to get brave, I could make a plenum to fit to the ITB's and accomodate a Turbo down the line too lol Speaking of noise, I decided to snap up a Racing Muffler from our stock; Removable Silencer Baffle is in place too, may come out and stay out if its not too loud, not sure if I like the burnt style tip though.... Edited September 2, 2016 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Test fit, already cant wait to get her back on the road....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Another wee parts delivery today, HKS gear oil for my box and some Magnecor 8.5mm leads to replace the OEM ones. I have ordered up some heat resistant stickers for the cam covers too, so will be looking all retro like with the ITB's soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Bashed the leads on, look spot on..! Just need to get the Headers heat wrapped and cam cover vinyl on now Could do with getting rid of those cack green vac lines too... Edited September 8, 2016 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looking good mate, with your ITB's I think you should get a tubular manifold too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looking good mate, with your ITB's I think you should get a tubular manifold too. I agree..! I think something would need making up, like a complete stainless header with double decat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I agree..! I think something would need making up, like a complete stainless header with double decat /QUOTE] Yeah that would be the way forward I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Well its been a hard few days after loosing the purchase on the Gearbox. Came close to giving up, but once again, i'm back on track. Gearbox and related parts will be collected this weekend thanks to a tip off from Keron Plus, the heat proof vinyl i had made for the Valve Covers landed today. Looking like a 7M-GTE now..! lol Few more bits to get sorted and hopefully will be back on the road next week at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Well its been a hard few days after loosing the purchase on the Gearbox. Came close to giving up, but once again, i'm back on track. Gearbox and related parts will be collected this weekend thanks to a tip off from Keron Plus, the heat proof vinyl i had made for the Valve Covers landed today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160915/e00c7821874079f66e3b74b506641e6b.jpg Looking like a 7M-GTE now..! lol Few more bits to get sorted and hopefully will be back on the road next week at some point /QUOTE] That's looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks bud, really chuffed with how they came out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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