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Old 09 December 2011, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by philS scooby


Oh yummy! so does that 257 just plonk straight into an EJ20 block?
Old 09 December 2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwik
Oh yummy! so does that 257 just plonk straight into an EJ20 block?
I have an ej 2.2 block mate but does just fit straight in.

An early ej 20 block will need a rear thrust bearing conversion up until v6
Old 09 December 2011, 03:26 PM
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Old 09 December 2011, 03:54 PM
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did v3 move to rear thrust
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Crap pic but simtec wrapped in carbon fibre
Old 16 December 2011, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by philS scooby
Crap pic but simtec wrapped in carbon fibre
Sure is a crap pic, as there isn't one.
Old 17 December 2011, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mickywrx
Sure is a crap pic, as there isn't one.
Lol

Old 06 April 2012, 10:38 PM
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well then Phil we are approaching nearly 3 years since you started your project and are you any further forward I told you it was a silly idea
Old 28 December 2012, 01:13 AM
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Nearly done Steveo nearly done... In the us right now getting last of engine parts I will see you in the new year for my conrods.
Old 28 December 2012, 01:19 AM
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Flocked dash




Rear diffuser and boot floor



Car is ready to paint
Old 28 December 2012, 01:33 AM
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Also went for a front mount turbo setup

And some wheel tubs probs went a bit to big on them. But go big or go home. And I just want it done

Old 28 December 2012, 11:10 AM
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this is almost as old as my project...orange dash looks interesting
Old 28 December 2012, 12:22 PM
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Good reading that was

Nice project going on there bud

Look forward to the updates
Old 28 December 2012, 04:45 PM
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Yup when ya work away for 300 days a year and juggle girlfriend mates and motocross and oval racing, it's pretty hard to get stuff done lol.
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taken as long as mine and mine aint finished either but ave only got few little things to do afore mot
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