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Old 06-21-14, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CatManD3W
Nice work are you rebuilding the GE or going GTE?
going GTE,
Old 06-21-14, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mikef
going GTE,
Good choice GTE is the way to go...
Old 06-22-14, 05:56 AM
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Build looks great, motivation is right, i need to get off my butt and start mine.
Old 06-22-14, 08:40 AM
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im selling my wheels soon, or get spacers, and going back to oem style cluster with cool white and red needles

I might go with these but ill wait till the swap comes

My SC300 build log!-wedssa60.jpg

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Old 07-22-14, 06:36 PM
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here's an update 2jzgte v160, getting ready

My SC300 build log!-20140722_190232.jpg

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Old 07-22-14, 08:11 PM
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Looking good.....FYI if you are able to go single turbo I would recommend it as the twins a PITA to get off with the engine in the bay....and I have heard from others the back turbo makes it really difficult when putting the engine in as it wants to hit the firewall..

Are you leaving the GTE is stock form....i.e your not opening it up?
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I like the Twins, and im not opening it up

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Old 07-23-14, 10:03 AM
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Man that setup looks mint! The getrag looks brand new.

EDIT: Just looked through the whole thread nevermind answered that question!

Our cars look like twins! I went through a very similar build process about 2 years ago with a new getrag the whole shebang. Definitely will be watching your progress looks like you are going for broke!

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Old 07-23-14, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mikef
I like the Twins, and im not opening it up
Ok....only a matter of time you will rethink it.....
Old 07-23-14, 11:06 AM
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I have the KW V3s on the way for my SC. I am sure you love yours, could you provide your input on the ride comfort and handling on your SC?

Great to see your car's plan and progress. I like how Domo made a cameo too..lol

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Old 07-23-14, 05:14 PM
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Why did you have to use the TT axle on the drivers side?
I'm guessing that is also a TT auto diff?
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I like the twins because you get boost at low rpm, ill just boost them to 16psi for a while.

The kw's ride great, almost a smooth as stock but handles amazing

I had to put the TT axle because I went with a big diff

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Old 07-23-14, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CatManD3W
Ok....only a matter of time you will rethink it.....
keep it up or ill add a 3rd turbo lol
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Originally Posted by mikef
keep it up or ill add a 3rd turbo lol
LOL.....btw my BW starts spooling at around 2800 rpm.....
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Originally Posted by CatManD3W
LOL.....btw my BW starts spooling at around 2800 rpm.....
mine will be 2500

whatever you like, im sure one day will go single but right now my life did a 180 on me and I didnt want to leave this car with no engine, I had to get this thing up and running

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