Something a little different
19 November 2016, 08:49 PM
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SR powered impreza
Thought I'd put up a little project thread of my current impreza which is a 1999 UK turdo2000
Had about 4-5 years now and was used daily and odd track use.
After its Cambelt tension bolt failed causing it to bend every valve bar two I kind of lost interest in it for a while, tho I did put another engine in it but was never to happy with it and continued just to leave it covered up on the drive!
Last few months got an urge to sort and do something a little different, so currently fitting an sr20det engine and gearbox and running rwd and semi space framing the front end. No doubt there will be some hate and why's I'm ruining it haha but just thought I'd do something different
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Had about 4-5 years now and was used daily and odd track use.
After its Cambelt tension bolt failed causing it to bend every valve bar two I kind of lost interest in it for a while, tho I did put another engine in it but was never to happy with it and continued just to leave it covered up on the drive!
Last few months got an urge to sort and do something a little different, so currently fitting an sr20det engine and gearbox and running rwd and semi space framing the front end. No doubt there will be some hate and why's I'm ruining it haha but just thought I'd do something different
Pics to follow
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27 November 2016, 04:50 PM
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Little update have not done much lately as waiting for steel to turn up as I can start the space frame front. Started stripping engine down so bits can get powder coated and cleaned up, also removal of parts not needed.
Thought be time to clean up the 6 pots as there looking a bit seasoned. Had some nice spacers made aswell for the cradle and mounts
Thought be time to clean up the 6 pots as there looking a bit seasoned. Had some nice spacers made aswell for the cradle and mounts
01 December 2016, 08:48 PM
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I could alter the suspension setup on the front now but doubt I'll be doing much with the geometry of the suspension just yet. Be interesting to see how it handles
04 December 2016, 06:37 PM
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Bit more progress as my radiator and fan randomly turned up on a Sunday so started getting brackets and mounting points sorted plus had to shift the intercooler again as was sitting to low
13 December 2016, 06:12 PM
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Little update got most of the front sorted now and all brackets in just to fully weld it. Wasn't happy with my front subframe modifications would have done fine just a little to close to the sump in certain areas so I decided to just go and make a fresh frame from scratch
Also spotted this gem upside down had a brand new centre section in it but didn't have the minerals to pinch it
Also spotted this gem upside down had a brand new centre section in it but didn't have the minerals to pinch it
19 December 2016, 07:38 PM
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Well got a bit further got the subframe in tho needs to be removed couple stray tacks removed then painted. But now engine sits alot better with more clearance.
Started sorting intercooler parts aswell
Will be putting the gearbox on tomorrow to sort prop shaft out.
Started sorting intercooler parts aswell
Will be putting the gearbox on tomorrow to sort prop shaft out.
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Thought I'd do quick update car is up and running now. Running stage 3a in the nissan world which is 340-360 just needing to sort rear bushes out on the lateral arms
