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the car looks awesome! the 'next step' is a turbo :angry: ...that's not extreme X_X

Ad some eyes and it will look like a character out of CARS! :angry:

I'm pretty sure my exhaust tip is only 2.5 - it is droopy and depressing looking which is what I want. Will provide a photo later on. The new things I needed for the half cut. - Timing Belt - Water pump - Oils - Clutch - Exhaust There arn't that many things you will need new. I.e. If your drive shafts have been recently reconditioned or if they are in better shape than the half cuts, keep it. Went on a road trip this week. Returned 7.8L per 100kms!! What a laugh! A thing I noticed is that with the bonnet (i.e. no scoops) - the little EP runs out of steam going up hill due to th

Jag: My mate and I were in the same category as you are in knowledge of engines I think. As long as the compression test comes back even and between 150-180 at all four cylinders, doesn't blow smoke , then you should be sweet in getting the engine....I didn't even inspect my engine. It was a risk based on trust - a bit silly but what can you do? I am in a 'remote' area where half cuts are charged double/triple in price. Sparky: We had an issue with using the EP82 stalks, and figured that the best way to use them was to drill out and cut the EP91 bracket surround. THe reason for this is

We took the complete loom out of the EP91 and used the looms from the ep82. Just had to connect the wires back up. It is easier in the long run, but a bit of a bother taking them out originally. GO forth and do it Sparky!!

4EFTE Halfcut $1,800.00 Labour (Engine Crane and Mechanic dude) + Oil + OEM replacement parts $560.00 Exhaust $500.00 Clutch $260.00 Total: $3120 or 1512 British Pounds Now you know, save up and do it.

More pictures bourkey!!

Sparky and Sicaln, indeed we have! She is up and running. 2 Days and 4 nights. (although 1 of those nights was a write off due to no wiring diagrams). Any idea how to get the fuel gauge working properly? We moved the EP82 Dails and indicator stalks, which are working fine - it was a great moment when we saw the turbo graph working ;) Cheers, Jules

Quick update. The wheel tread on the CSA Honets are worn to almost the canvas - i.e. there is no such thing as tread. So they are basically slicks. - must of been the camber from the Teins, or my driving. Although they have lasted a track day from November a long drive from Melb to Newy. They have served me well. :whistling: So I picked up a set of Mazda Eunos rims from a bunch of suspect looking guys who happen to be living right next door to a tire place :roll: Anyway, they are 215 x 60 x 15. Fat. I thought the rims would look crap, but after staring at this picture fo

HAHA My seats have different coloured patterns on each. T__T. Dunno how that happened. I was obviously caught up in the moment. It's a shame that there isn't a complete DIY with regards to Step by step instructions on what do for the EP91 as yet? For example, what did other transplanters do with the A/C? Our mechanic said to us that the A/C bracket from the EP91 will not fit in the housing for the EP82? So we'll need to get a weilder to extend the brackets so it will fit. Also make up some plugs to fit the EP82 loom, as the connectors are different. Quick DIY of what we have complete

Today: 5 hours. Engines out. Ecu's out. Tomorrow: Engine in. Wiring in. Start up,drive home. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for your replies ;) Will keep u posted. cheers and beers Jules

HAHA I know what you mean, I was helping a mate install a door - we ended up stripping the screws and decided to go to the local hardware store to get some new ones...except it was closed T___T . Major bush mechanic styles ensured that we finished it at 2am in the morning. More photos please

OK. What about an EP91 Glanza exhaust? Surely an EP91 - EP91 Glanza Exhaust will be transferable? *Dunno how to change topic title. Sorry.

I can't wait for this to be complete! What are you doing on July 5, Cain? We (Ausstarlet) are going to arrange a cruise somewhere - maybe Wisemans Ferry or Oran Park - There is a Tsukhba Best MOtoring Style Super Time Attack that weekend. Will your car be finished by then? Best of luck and keep us posted. Cheers, Jules

What a mint ride! Congrats on the install! I'm going to attempt to install a 4EFTE also into the EP91 this weekend. We're also going to transplant the EP82 dails into the dash. Fingers crossed. Reading through the dramas you faced was really helpful in preparing for our modding. Public transport is the way to go these days mate, even here in OZ. Petrol is high as, parking is high as and the way people drive doesn't help the odds of our treasured cars (what ever make, model and year). Congrats once again on the install, and bring on the good times! Cheers, Jules

Love the fenders! Keep up the good work! Now we need some track photos.... ;)

Updates The Half cut is in the garage and we're going to fit her in on the weekend. Eventually found the half cut in Sydney, after calling around all of Australia. Some with prices varying from 1500 - 3000!! I managed to get one for 1800 delivered. It has 93,000km on the dash, and seems in good nick. So Exciting!! Bought the following: - New clutch - Ebay dump pipe (100 bux including post ;) ) - Water pump - Timing belt DIY Nascar: The rubber trial fit. We used two pieces at first, but then found out we could use one - We made them bend by boiling them in water. Bush mechanic s

Damn. Thanks for the quick answer.

Are they interchangalbe? I have an EP91 N/A and am going to do a conversion next weekend to 4EFTE. I'm wondering if an exhaust system off an EP82 will bolt onto the chasis? Thanks in advance. Jules

More Nascar photos.... I still managed 450km out of the starlet, even whilst in 'Vtec" mode hAHA. No vid of the induction noise. Sorry. It is pretty much a 'what if?' mod, but it seems to do the goods. Once the half cut gets installed, i'm sure it will help with the spooling and other gizmo workings of the 4efte.

NINJA Mods: It's cold but the will is strong! Inspired by NASCAR. Results: Sick induction noises. Whilst we were at it, also drilled MASSIVE MASSIVE holes in the air box. Ninja spec, of course. - This will help heaps once the turbo conversion is installed. Overall this was an 'expensive mod'. Two reasons: 1. It wasn't free ($AU25 for 1.8M of ducting. Seems ok, considering i used a little less than half) 2. Got bullied into once choice I hate that! (BOO@ Bunnings) The noise is cool. Like 'LIft' except no power HAHA. Seems to Rev harder and quicker to 100kms. At least the brake duc

Top job! Loving your work!

That can be for the 1zzfe or 4efte transplant. CBF putting tincan on a 1.3 - although went on a cruise around the mountains today with a bunch of ep82 Gt's - managed surprisingly well. Love the coilovers.

Hmm I was thinking about that. Not too sure at the moment - I'm probably going to let the roof 'cure' for a bit and then go over it with some 1200. What next can be DIY'ed? Cannards? LOL *NOT