2.5tsoarer

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The build continues, today I fitted the intercooler, installed a/c condenser, engine bay chassis harness, installed gas tank.

btw this new car was a shell, no engine trans, no front body panels, no fuel/brakes lines nor gas tank.

I ordered an aftermarket intake and due to the angle I relocated the battery to the pass. side.



here is another picture of the cf seibon hood, I know some thought it would be better carbon fiber but now with the bumper on I really think it looks great.




tomorrow I hope to install the rear crossmember and fuel/brake lines.

I was going to chrome everything in the engine bay but the cost was too much, because once you start chroming you gotta do it all.
So, I got a different idea and bought a powder coating kit for $70 on ebay and bought a pound of translucent black powder for $16.
Im going to polish what I can and powder coat the parts for a black chrome look.

andrewwake

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Looks like a great start! Can't wait to watch this progress more.

One_jZ_SC3

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CF hood is different..I like it, cant wait to see the finished product!

88supramki

this looks pretty promising.

i spy MKIV seats

ki_soarer

im so excited! i love the way you build your cars. let me know when i need to ride out there and check it out.

keep the pics comming.

dinhNER

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looking good keep it up

fonzo

looks like one heck of a start

sc30015

i like the hood, ALOT. and the ganador mirrors, where did you get them and how much. keep it up lookin great

2.5tsoarer

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some aussie site , i think they were 425 shipped

DY3VERSITY

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Definitely looks great!

2.5tsoarer

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i went and did a search for my past post and found the info on the mirrors
I got them for $348 shipped from www.perfectrun.com.au
took 1 week to get them

plex

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Looks like it's coming along great, what are the plans motor wise I know 1j but what turbo etc.....

2.5tsoarer

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Same as before, GT35R, 550cc inj, mk3 resistor pack, jdm 2jz map sensor, 2jzgte stock cams(machined), cam gears, s-afc , fmic. Only thing different will be the new intake plenum and throttle body.

zero442

I've worked in powder coating before and think its the hottest idea for people to start doing this to the soarer. More durable, cleaner and just as many finishes and colors available as paint . Should turn out nice as all .

2.5tsoarer

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Its amazing more people don't powder coat, the system and the powder is so in expensive