DevonGT Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I think i'll just be doing 2nd gear launches haha, how does it sit and feel through the corners with them ? I was possibly going to get coilovers at the front and then find some low drop springs for the rear. Just dont want to be face down ass up lol. It stiffened things up a lot more then I expected and loads of grip in the corners, even on the 14's I'm running. Would be of the hook with 15's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I've just got the zooms all round and oem shocks. Handles a beast but not quite coilovers standard. N im not sure dude I've spoken to jarrod several times and he doesnt budge much on price is a piss take tbh. Surley selling some is better than selling none eh? Is the biggest downfall of the 4wd is suspension prices and gearbox ratios/lsd options Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 That sounds promising Devon !! Yeah shorty well i dont think i'll bother with them meisters atm then, for that price i could have a decent turbo setup. I know Rich had them on the red V but apart from that i dont know who else bought them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Niether do i tbh. I've driven a v on miesters n they are fantastic imo but the price for us is too high by a fair bit tbh. Just because we have a rarer variant doesnt mean we should get mugged lol. So changing subject what plans have you got then? Stock turboed engine? Forged ? Turbo choice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 My thoughts exactly, im not getting robbed for no good reason lol. Right so plans... Well i've been thinking about this and i've decided to turbo this engine, and for a few good reasons. The only internal differences between the Gen1 FE and a GT FTE are the valve springs, the pistons and the headgasket, everything else is the same. ( or so im told lol ) Plus this engine is probably in much better condition than 90% of the FTEs, so its a good base in my eyes. Plus who doesn't like a slightly high comp turbo engine ? Haha. Turbo wise, i stupidly sold my Zisco TD04 kit, i loved it but i found it was almost too responsive lol. So for this build i would like something a bit bigger. Probably a Zisco topmount kit with either a TD05 or a VF series of some description Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sounds like a good plan to me. Will be interesting to see how the efe engine takes to decent boost tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 meanwhile in Stirling, Scotland............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 ^^^Lmao! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Haha, well i blew an FTE to fuck when i showed it a bar and a bit lol so i'll see if i can give this one death too haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 So a small update, managed to get a few mins free about a week ago to actually work on this Just removed the AC stuff from the bay, rest is coming out when i remove the dash. My FTE flywheel & Exedy 3 paddle arrived so i'll be fitting them at some point. Also got a set of GT shocks with lowering springs, i'll swap the rear shocks around so it sits a bit lower. It'll do as a temp solution No pics yet. Also my Zisco topmount stuff came, manifold & screamer in mild with the down pipe in stainless. Just need to save a bit and source the rest of the stuff Quick pic in a sec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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shorty Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nice dude glad to see some plans for this thing already in action Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveEP Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 good to see some pics mate!! looks good man. wouldnt mind one ma self haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks man, yeah plans are set Just waiting on parts and a few paydays haha. I keep looking at forged engine packages lol, but i shall see how this JDM 1st Gen lump handles boost first ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) And cheers for the suspension Dave, its sits as high as a pilots piece-box on the standard 85 stuff, canny wait to get these on and have it lower. Scotland is 4paw capital man, if you look hard you will find one Edited August 25, 2013 by daniel_g Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nice turbokit u got there man! Ive been hectic with work the last few days but ill get your parts to u asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveEP Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 No probs mate long as u can use them its all good. a ended up spraying all the pannals mate lol just to picky a think. but on the bright side they look demon lol. only got two left to paint then just the arch trims n bumbers. hoping to have it done for next wk end man. looks well better thow lol. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Yeah thats cool Charlie, i'll be away for a week from friday so i could come and get the parts in about 2 weeks if its easier time wise ? And thought they would all need done Dave, the bottom bits were in worse nick than i remembered. It'll look amazing when its all finished but If i get round to it today i'll get this gearbox off to fit my new clutch/flywheel combo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Well i made a start on it today, i could prob have it all out by 2morrow;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Sound man, i didnt even get a chance to get the box off today, managed to get the exhaust off though. Also got a pair of OZ and rainsports. And this is the clutch thats going in, not new but as good as Also took a few pics of the underside which i'll stick in a seperate thread. Cheers, Dan. Edited August 26, 2013 by daniel_g Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveEP Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nae feckin about dan eh lol like it your style!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Lol, i just really wanna get ripped into it but i never get a good shot at working on it. You should hear the sound of it with no exhaust or mani haha, sounds like a spitfire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I had a little bit of time to work on this today, nothing exciting, just removed stuff from the bay.I also fitted the front shocks/lowering springs which brought the front down a little, still sits high but it is a 4WD haha.Im wondering about the panhard rod, does anyone know if its different to a GT one ? Got a feeling it will be.Also, next time i start this up it'll be under turbo power, cant wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Its different, im sure it can be made to fit tho, remember reading something about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thought as much, if its just length thats different then maybe an adjustable one would fit ?I'll work something out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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