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Just a bit of info to give everyone considering this build a heads up on a couple of things leading up to the startup.
1: The dump pipe had to be modified to fit. As you all know (I've repeated a few times now), the block is 40mm higher than the RB20DET so things are a little out of whack. I took the pipe into Exhaust Torque a few minutes from where I work and I asked them to modify it to suit. I requested 40mm extra to be cut in and welded. Mark was a litlle hesitant as he thought that things would not line up properly upon fitment but I told him that I would massge what needed, if needed. As it turns out, there was no need for the sledge hammer.
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2: The bonnet just did not want to close. Understandably so.
If you look at the video above I have cut out sections of the bracing to allow it to shut. NOTE: I DID NOT USE A GOOD BONNET FOR THIS!!!!!!!!
There was no fucking way I was cutting into my GT-R bonnet, so I had to boong spec an old GTS-t bonnet until I can sort out a more permanent solution. This will probably be along the lines of an FRP item.
3: Replace the water pump. I thought that the one I had originally would be okay as it was very new. The inside was immaculate but the outside looked as though it had been left to rust on the pulley when I got to it to install it. After startup there was a water leak coming from the bearing seal under the pump. It must have been because it was sitting around for some time that it decided to shit itself, who knows? I lost an hour and a half of my life replacing it. Whooppppeeeeeee beans, but lesson learned.
Cost - $120.00 (Dump pipe modification by Exhaust Torque)
Cost - $52.15 (Water pump from Auto One.)
Cost - $85.00 (Engine oil from Auto One)
Cost - $14.75 (Coolant Concentrate From Auto One)
Cost - $52.50 (Drive belts from Auto One)
Total Spent - $1785.61
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