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Offline ipeefreely

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #60 on: August 08, 2012, 10:48:49 PM »
Nice. I'm actually about to get the same transmission set up as you. How much did that shifter set you back?
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #61 on: August 08, 2012, 11:08:12 PM »
$500 or so and change.
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Offline karsty

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #62 on: August 09, 2012, 11:55:29 AM »
Quote from: RawrX8 on August 08, 2012, 08:38:45 PM
My shift hole is virgin

That's good to know ;)

Quote from: RawrX8 on August 08, 2012, 08:38:45 PM
and the transmission is oh about 3 to 5 degree pointed up. Note; the brace is not installed and will be once I get the rear subframe back installed. Still waiting on a part to weld to the subframe from Samberg. Shifting into 1, 3, 6 not close to touching.

Looks like the shifter sits about an inch forward from the center of the shifter hole?  Once the tranny is mounted and level, will it be enough to bring the shifter to center?  Good to hear there's no clearance issues with the front of the shifter hole.
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #63 on: August 09, 2012, 01:32:15 PM »
Honestly its not going to go back much more then it is. From the looks of the MotoIQ build; its in about the same location. Worked for them and should work for me.

This hot side plumbing should keep me busy for a bit.

Still looking for an LS6 intake/TB  :yay:
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Offline ltsr

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #64 on: August 09, 2012, 01:35:29 PM »
I can't believe I missed this build. I like your photos. What kind of camera/lens?
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #65 on: August 09, 2012, 04:57:36 PM »
GoPro HD. Canon XTi Rebel kit lens with some UV filter.
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Offline gnx7

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #66 on: August 10, 2012, 04:22:38 AM »
Nice clean FD to start your project with.  Can't wait to see the finished result.  Should rip.

Thx for buying the T56 Magnum from NorCal Auto Group (me).  I'm putting mine in this weekend..... FINALLY.
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #67 on: August 28, 2012, 01:39:01 AM »
Not a real serious update but some stuff. Been waiting on a few key parts and working a lot to keep the cash flowing in and well back out of my wallet :( ATI balancer and Treadstone FMIC are in bound. Improved Racing oil pan suppose to be here Thursday :) I can then get it mounted and bolt my steering rack up to make sure I have room between it and down pipe. Stuff is slowing coming in and morphing into something.

Im still looking for a complete LS6 intake/tb!!! Whose got one for me thats upgraded to a FAST  :yay:

I got some solid 8.8 diff bushings from Mike Forte.


Figured I should replace these in my diff while im at it too.


Since I have a pre 94 I needed the "W" brackets for my 8.8 cradle. I noticed one day I didnt have them sent with me. Justin is the most stand up guy ever! He sent them out no problems. Good ol snot mig welds. Son of a trucker isnt going anywhere. I was going to box the back section in but eh, doesnt really need it. Ignore my drippy paint. Everything is going out for powdercoating when I finish all mock up.



Am I rusty with a tig. Had some pretty welds but ground everything down. I know, pics or it didnt happen :(



All new bushings, pillow balls, boots and dust covers. I havent reinstalled all my suspension because I was waiting on missing and my fault samberg part. Soon as I change bearing and seal on the 8.8 I can get axles in and everything goes on.

PS; big University of Washington Huskies fan so I like this color combo :)

Radiator came as well. Its 27x19x3 dual pass. I dont have a front bumper so im not sure where my under tray is suppose to be. It might be like an inch to tall :/ Since my aluminum welding is garbage. I might have to cut it and have turbo dad weld it back up.



Thats kind of it for now. Sorry nothing to make you go pow pow pow! Ive been slacking on being super detailed as I go. I will be more into that when I start the carnage of the turbo plumbing.
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Offline mattster03

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #68 on: August 28, 2012, 10:17:29 AM »
Those suspension parts do look awesome!  Go Dawgs!  :D
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Offline karsty

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #69 on: August 28, 2012, 12:56:08 PM »
What did you do to the suspension pieces to make them look like that?  Blast and clearcoat, or did you polish them?
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #70 on: August 28, 2012, 03:34:33 PM »
Cleaned with wire brush and acetone. Primer/paint/clear rattle canned. Front hubs are new oem and rears are the 38 splined from the pro dss axle kit. Mostly I think it was the rare sunshine and dslr :p
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Offline mefarri

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #71 on: August 28, 2012, 04:28:34 PM »
I like the pile of suspension pieces.  That color looks cool.
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Offline Shavel

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #72 on: August 28, 2012, 10:36:21 PM »
Rare sunshine?  My friends tell me your having 35 straight days of no rain.
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Offline RawrX8

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #73 on: August 28, 2012, 11:42:57 PM »
Rare for me. I'm at work when it's dark and coming home near dusk  :yay: Wanted to chop my core support off the car but still feeling the flu bug. :( still trying to score me a good priced ls6 intake. They sell so fast I always miss them on ls1tech.
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Offline BlinD

Re: Rawr! 1992 RHD FD 5.3 Turbo build
« Reply #74 on: August 29, 2012, 10:46:58 AM »
Clean build so far, in for updates
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