94 VR4 Build Thread
by
, 05-07-2012 at 08:36 PM (32143 Views)
I have this on a local forum, I thought I should post it here as well. This seems the best place to do it.
1994 3000GT VR-4
Last year at Shawano:
Current Mod list: as of 12/29
Wheels:
5Zigen FN0R1-C 18x8.5 +28
Power:
Engine:
Billet oil pump gears
Electronics:
SAFC II A/F controller
Greddy PRofec Type-S ECBS
Ground wire kit
Exhaust/Intake:
IPS Quad tip catback
DSM side mount intercoolers
K&N Air Intake
Fuel:
walbro 255 fuel pump
3sx hotwire kit
RC 550cc Injectors
AEM Adjustable FPR
Transmission
"dgreen" Shifter Bushings
Suspension:
Mounts/bushings:
3SX poly motor mounts
3SX poly suspension bushings
Poly sway bar bushings
Components:
Eibach lowering springs (stock oem ecs struts)
3sx Rear adjustable control arms
3sx Front/Rear Strut bars
Brakes:
DBA 4000 Slotted Rotros (front) IPS slotted (rears)
Stoptech front/rear SS braided lines
Supercar Engineering caliper stiffening bolts
Carbotech AX6 pads
Deletes:
AC - done
AWS - need to do
Gutted rear interior
OEM replacements and Repairs:
Replacd Front drivers side CV joint was causing tons of vibration.
rear wheel bearing (whole hub) was completely shot
Replaced leaking stock radiator with Mishmoto aluminum radiator
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weight reduction Started @ 3780 lbs - Currently at 3520 lbs with an 1/8th tank of gas
Complete AC system ~ 40 pounds - done[/strike]
AC Cooling Unit (under the dash) ~ 8 pounds - working on
Rear wiper assem. and washer fluid reservoir ~ 5 pounds - done
Rear seat with both back rests ~ 26 pounds - working on
All rear interior including spare - done
Clutch assist vacuum chamber
aftermarket catback exhaust ?
extra catalytic converter shit
EGR delete
Front/Rear active aero
Aftermarket Seats - done
Diver Seat (57 pounds) swapped for Seat/bracket (29 pounds) ~ 28 lbs savings
Passenger Seat ~ 44 pounds swapped for Seat/bracket (29 pounds) ~ 15 lbs savings
Aluminum Drive Shaft ordered. Stock ~50 lbs, new one 26 lbs ~ 24 lb savings.
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Pictures!
Some recent pictures of the car. Props to Skyler for the detail, came out way better than I expected.
The new exhaust:
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