Aristo Build Thread
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Aristo Build Thread
Hello I am fairly new to this site and have seen some pretty cool projects so I thought I would return the favor and post up mine.
This Aristo is my second one. I did a mild build on my first one which was unfortunately totaled however I was able to salvage most of my setup. Luckily enough I was able to find a new shell in really good condition (same color as the old one too!) to begin my (re)build on.
You can find most of my original build here in a nutshell: http://photobucket.com/t67aristo
The old setup consisted of:
PT6765 Billet
Tial 38mm WG
3" Turbo back exhaust
AEM EMS Series 2
Sard 800cc Injectors
Dual Aeromotive 340lph
Custom FMIC setup
R154 5spd swap
What you will see happen over the winter:
- AEROKIT!! (I am in the market for this currently PM ME if you have one for sale please)
- Quieter exhaust!! Can't stress that one enough! Will be going 3.5" to 4" downpipe with boost activated cutout
- Building 2JZGTE bottom end and head
- Methanol Setup
- Quick Spool Valve
- Big brake kit
- and more!!
This Aristo is my second one. I did a mild build on my first one which was unfortunately totaled however I was able to salvage most of my setup. Luckily enough I was able to find a new shell in really good condition (same color as the old one too!) to begin my (re)build on.
You can find most of my original build here in a nutshell: http://photobucket.com/t67aristo
The old setup consisted of:
PT6765 Billet
Tial 38mm WG
3" Turbo back exhaust
AEM EMS Series 2
Sard 800cc Injectors
Dual Aeromotive 340lph
Custom FMIC setup
R154 5spd swap
What you will see happen over the winter:
- AEROKIT!! (I am in the market for this currently PM ME if you have one for sale please)
- Quieter exhaust!! Can't stress that one enough! Will be going 3.5" to 4" downpipe with boost activated cutout
- Building 2JZGTE bottom end and head
- Methanol Setup
- Quick Spool Valve
- Big brake kit
- and more!!
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Driver School Candidate
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From: Ontario
This is the new shell
This is the motor from my first Aristo. The alternator braket was broken in the crash and you can see where I welded it back on. This block is headed for the machine shop soon and will be inspected thoroughly for cracks. If anything turns up I will be using the motor that came with my second Aristo.
This is the motor from my first Aristo. The alternator braket was broken in the crash and you can see where I welded it back on. This block is headed for the machine shop soon and will be inspected thoroughly for cracks. If anything turns up I will be using the motor that came with my second Aristo.
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I have been looking into wheels recently. The XXR 526 looked pretty good without hurting the pocketbook (I know they are cheap *** rims but who could say no at the style and price point offered). I really wanted to run the 20x11 15mm offset. Being unsure how well the fitment would turn out I just ordered one rim.
After some friendly fender rolling/pulling with the Eastwood fender roller I have achieved a pretty good fitment with 285/30/20, slight stretch. 275s would probably fit better but I should be able to get away with 285s.
Will have the other 3 rims in by next month so I can pull it off the stands and have it sit on all fours.
After some friendly fender rolling/pulling with the Eastwood fender roller I have achieved a pretty good fitment with 285/30/20, slight stretch. 275s would probably fit better but I should be able to get away with 285s.
Will have the other 3 rims in by next month so I can pull it off the stands and have it sit on all fours.
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