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Old 05-15-14, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JZPWRD
I would also paint the back side housing of the turbo if not using a turbo wrap or heat shield. The black looks great man. I would also paint the fan itself black, along with the stock overflow tank. Just rough them up first and it should hold up very well, like mine.

Loving the progress.
Thanks...Yea I really plan on getting things powdercoated and cermaic coated at some point...

Originally Posted by Halon
So do you plan to run the fan without a shroud?
My SC300 one the mounting tabs broke so I am going to be ordering a MKIV fan shroud soon....Just havent got to it yet....

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Got an engine bay feature pic at the local Pittsburgh Cars and Coffee meet.....

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Took a couple of some new engine bay shots.......The above pic inspired me to try it out on my own... Pics taken with Galaxy Note 3

I took off fan blade and painted it black as well...


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looking sexy as hell, great job on the build
Old 05-20-14, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by oldManTan
looking sexy as hell, great job on the build
Thanks...It feels good to be able to admire my work finally....
Old 05-20-14, 11:34 AM
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Question, where is your power steering reservoir?
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
Question, where is your power steering reservoir?
It is behind the driver side strut tower....you can see it in the last pic above.....It is right beside the oil dipstick....

I am using an SC400 reservoir also......

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Some exterior pics of the car.....LS400 BBK, Coils, and 3" exhaust coming soon....

Filing it up with Sunoco 93........Been really thirsty lately.....

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Took the SC out to dinner.....

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looking clean .
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
looking clean .
Thanks.....It has come along way in a year
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Authentic TRD Radiator Cap came in today...

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Old 05-30-14, 09:03 PM
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Ryan, did I tell you I'm jealous? lol, she's looking good bro!
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Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Ryan, did I tell you I'm jealous? lol, she's looking good bro!
Thanks Steve......
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See If u can snap a photo for me of the phr p.s line
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
See If u can snap a photo for me of the phr p.s line
Ask and shall receive.......I needed to double up on copper crush washer on the rack....it leaked a little bit with just one.....

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You need to get your SC man and I can either come out your way or you can come out my way....

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