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Old 19-03-2006, 10:20 PM   #1
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I’m researching going down the rebuild path for my poor car as it would probably last me another 100 thou but it would be a tired 100.

I was more concentrating on the bottom end and making it strong and reliable. I’m thinking an ACL Race kit and a few other goodies.

However some one told me that there was a shop (possibly a club sponsor) that did exchange short motors with all the goods already fitted.

Who are these people and what’s there contact number?

Oh yeah ill also be using a standalone MegaSquirt2 Engine management system which will keep this monster 6 in front of all the 8's! :

Also does anyone own a Honda?

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Old 19-03-2006, 10:35 PM   #2
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Drew when I first read the Title I thought you had finally realised the error of your ways and was going to put a real engine in your car(V8) : but then I kept reading and to my dismay seen you were still proceeding down the same foolish path :yeees: When will you boy's learn ing_sm
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Old 19-03-2006, 10:47 PM   #3
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Drew when I first read the Title I thought you had finally realised the error of your ways and was going to put a real engine in your car(V8) : but then I kept reading and to my dismay seen you were still proceeding down the same foolish path :yeees: When will you boy's learn ing_sm

Yes I am young and foolish, however for the moment I would still like to get 6-700kms to a tank a fuel in stead of 4-450 in the 8. I might just play the "the V8 is too powerful for a young kid like me" card! Either way there will be Boost involved and some very jealous 8 drivers.
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Old 20-03-2006, 12:37 AM   #4
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I own a honda!
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Old 20-03-2006, 07:50 AM   #5
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Oh yeah ill also be using a standalone MegaSquirt2 Engine management system which will keep this monster 6 in front of all the 8's!
Bwhahaha

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Drew when I first read the Title I thought you had finally realised the error of your ways and was going to put a real engine in your car(V8) : but then I kept reading and to my dismay seen you were still proceeding down the same foolish path :yeees: When will you boy's learn ing_sm
Bwhahahahaha. I was thinking the same thing

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I might just play the "the V8 is too powerful for a young kid like me" card! Either way there will be Boost involved and some very jealous 8 drivers.
Bwhahahahahahaha. This thread is cracking me up


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I own a Honda!
Bwhahahahahahahahaha OMG, I have not laugh so much in my life. This is a funny thread you started Drew..... I've got stomach cramps from laughing so much...

Regarding you short motor. I think it might be Bob romanoe(Spell?) that did the short engine exchange.... Nathan at Herrods look after you also.
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Old 20-03-2006, 09:56 AM   #6
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G'day Drew,

Also have a look at another Club Sponsor - Bryant Engineering. I think they did some work for Grunter as well.

http://www.bryantengineering.com.au/default.htm
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Old 20-03-2006, 11:22 AM   #7
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I own a honda!
Want to supercharge it?


Thanks for the links guys ill look into it, Nathan from Herrod....not sure if he is interested in the SOHC 6's Ill give he a buzz anyway.

Jabba, the GT doesnt run away...it only creeps.

Up the 6 with 44deg of advanced timing!!!! *waits for the big bang*
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Old 24-03-2006, 02:17 PM   #8
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I spoke to Bryant Engineering and they are one of the nicest people i have spoken to over the phone in regards to rebuilding my engine.
Very happy with there service and i could tell they were being honest with me.

Thumbs up Ill be getting it done there.....now where did i put my cheque book?
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