building not bought, 600bhp long build
Dec 9, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Oh yummy! so does that 257 just plonk straight into an EJ20 block?
Dec 9, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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From: gateshead
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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
Dec 9, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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V3
Dec 9, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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From: gateshead
did v3 move to rear thrust
Dec 16, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Crap pic but simtec wrapped in carbon fibre
Dec 16, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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From: Newcastle. 330bhp-289lb/ft @ 1bar boost - 12.4s @ 105mph
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philS scooby
Crap pic but simtec wrapped in carbon fibre
Sure is a crap pic, as there isn't one.
Dec 17, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Sure is a crap pic, as there isn't one.
Lol
Apr 6, 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
Dec 28, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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From: gateshead
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.
Dec 28, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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From: gateshead
Flocked dash
Rear diffuser and boot floor
Car is ready to paint
Dec 28, 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
Dec 28, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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From: in the woods...........555 Wagon Sqn
this is almost as old as my project...orange dash looks interesting
Dec 28, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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From: Cardiff
Good reading that was
Nice project going on there bud
Look forward to the updates
Dec 28, 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.
Dec 28, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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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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I told you it was a silly idea 
