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Old 21st June 2010, 03:51 PM
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Did you not knwo you had 4x4?

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Old 21st June 2010, 04:46 PM
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Yeah i knew it was 4x4 but i did not realise the sump was like that.

if i get a 91' r32 rb25de engine block i can transplant my 97' rb25det head and internals. using the serial number i can then prove its pre 93 and thus no cat but is that a bit naughty?
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Old 22nd June 2010, 04:11 PM
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progress! cant belive how much stuff there is attached to this engine!

should have it out tomorrow i think. i have not even started on the underside of the car yet

Insurance finaly settled on paying me and wanted 120quid for the car so yeah great birthday gift from them lol

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Old 22nd June 2010, 05:10 PM
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WOW, £120 that's a bit of a bargin. Did they payout meet your expectations?

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Old 22nd June 2010, 05:58 PM
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Yeah i got what i bought the car for lol
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Old 22nd June 2010, 06:55 PM
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I bet you will make a packet on the rest of the parts too.

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Old 22nd June 2010, 08:27 PM
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Yeah all the cash is going towards the roadster. Just bought a RB26dett inlet plenum going to get the cam covers as well its going to look sweet
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Damn that was alot of work! But jobs a good'un that gearbox is massive. honestly its HUGE. Think i need a beer now lol


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Old 23rd June 2010, 09:21 PM
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sweet engine loom out now as well. U guys think i will need the interor loom? Also u think i will need the fusebox/alternator loom or should i just make that lot up from scratch or use the sierra.
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Old 23rd June 2010, 09:39 PM
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I am going to make all but the engine loom from scratch.

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