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Lambolica
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Lambolica's Red RA-28	Mon, 13 October 2003 03:31

Now my car has been officially garaged pending the full rebuild I've been planning for ages. Basically split into 2 stages, the aim of the project is a weekend driven show piece with balls, all tucked into a light weight package, and bring what is an old car up to modern standards for luxury, power, paint, looks etc. A 2003 model RA28 if you like. Stage 1 - Engineering I'll be going down the 1G-GTE road as many others have done. first off I'll be doing the engine conversion and while I'm buggering with the crossmember I'll do the rack and pinion conversion. followed by diff conversion, hilux diff and disc brake, watts link setup, new bushes etc. then brake upgrade for the front, possibly 300ZX calipers and 280mm rotors as this conversion may have a huge weight advantage. and anything else that needs to have an engineers certificate. at the end of stage 1 I can theoretically register the car and go nuts. Stage 2 - Full Rebuild basically fully gut the shell of anything that bolts down. Shell back to bare metal respray remove under car bitumen crap and rust proof and re-seal new fuel lines. remove interior bitumen crap rust proof and re-seal the engine bay (having already had an engine in and all accesories located) will be smoothed out and all un necessary holes filled replace all bolts, nuts and washers with shiny ones replace all seals and glass plus other little bits Engine engine will be stripped and worked Specs not yet finallise. much reserching pending. but along the lines of porting, polishing, balance, head work and all the things that help an engine rev. Polish any thing that is metal (except block) Turbo will either be 1 single ball bearing turbo or twin small BB turbos. After market computer will be used but not yet confirmed. Body new or near new bumpers will be sourced. bonnet will have a little custom work done Headlight conversion to H4 Tail light conversion (thats a secret) front air dam original chrome will be retained custom drop tank (alloy - read shiny) metal rear window louvres (have already) possible fibreglass front guards/bonnet Interior retro fit out of interior (inc body computer) using modern toyota seat retrim front and rear (suede leather) new carpet/headlining and panels basic but quality stereo install. Wheels 16 (maybe 17) inch billet rims 7 inch front 8 inch rear 45 series rubber Suspension replace all bushes front/rear sway bar upgrade Yet to decide on coil overs or springs lowered to improve handling but not comprimise ride (ie not on bumpstops) Rebuild will start in about 12 months in the mean time I'll be researching, gathering parts and asking dumb questions about turbos. will be updated as I confirm what is going in or as it is done. Ideas Welcome Simon [Updated on: Mon, 08 December 2003 08:07] [Report message to a moderator]

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