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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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This is the new shell
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010220.jpg)
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.
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010221.jpg)
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010220.jpg)
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.
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010221.jpg)
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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.
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010227.jpg)
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010225.jpg)
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.
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010227.jpg)
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010225.jpg)
![](http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd481/mrgongster/P1010226.jpg)
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