A slow start but hey

[Mk3runner]

so I guess the best way to start this off is by throwing a few pics up of the parts I have for my build

I went oem clutch and cover plate since I don't really plan on building the motor till I have everything else going first. but as you can see I did order that flashy lightweight flywheel.

the new engine I picked up

and this is what I have to play with.. kinda hard to stay motivated since I never drove it and the engine is sitting next to the car. but I know what its potential is so it overweighs any feelings of giving up.

overall once I get it running its full steam ahead my goals for the car is to hit a decent high horsepower so I got a while to go.
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[kylefoto]

Body looks real good!
What all are you planning on throwing in there? (turbo, fuel mods, ecu?)

 

[Reign_Maker]

Everyone has to start somewhere, and looks to me like you have a good starting point... That shell is very clean, and you'll love it when its done... Good luck man!

 

[tsuper92]

what year 91 or 92?how is the condition of the gte longblock?mhg already?

 

[buckshotglass]

kinda hard to stay motivated since I never drove it and the engine is sitting next to the car. but I know what its potential is so it overweighs any feelings of giving up.

I hear that!
Good luck with the build!

 

[Mk3runner]

its a 92. my plans, well right now getting it running is the main focus at the moment. after that I'll go for suspension and brakes. once I have the car itself ready then I'll go back to the engine. the new engine is in very decent condition unlike the old one. never saw a freeze plug just be missing before till now. but the block itself is ok so I might build that one up.

 

[Mk3runner]

ok everybody I know this has long been dead with zero updates.. but heres the update, I finally got my engine in and its running a few bugs here and there and a low idle but its running. did a couple of test drives near my shop at night and man talk about cool. I just wish I had pics but the camera I was using was being a bitch. I guess a quick rundown is close enough. I yanked the pan a few days prior to install to see all new bearings, oil pump and squirters. so overall my new engine is sweet. umm once I work the bugs out and get its registration up to date. then my real build begins, so please bare with me.

 

[suprahero]

I love me sum 1992 supras..............:love:

Now get some freaking pictures posted....................

 

[Mk3runner]

ok heres some pics, cuz what goods a thread with nothing to see right.

I just washed it.. now I know the engine bay is nothing special but I kept it stock till the registration shit is over. but the new flywheel is a kick ass improvement.

 

[AF1JZ]

I'm loving your car. It is very clean!!! Your engine bay in the stock form is looking pretty good. Keep it up and also keep us updated on your progress.

 

[Mk3runner]

thanks man, still can't believe I found it out in the trailer park woods under some bushes.

 

[AF1JZ]

How much did you pay for it?

 

[Mk3runner]

$800.. damn guy blew the old motor to hell and back. like think bhg but with sides of the block coming apart. never saw a freeze plug just cleanly be gone like this before.

 

[AF1JZ]

No big deal on the motor, but the body looks great. Is is the stock paint and no body work? What's the interior look like and did it come with a title? Very good find non the less. Treat her good :icon_bigg .

 

[DDR_Man70]

oh yeah... didnt the guy try to take it apart too?:nono:

 

[Mk3runner]

No big deal on the motor, but the body looks great. Is is the stock paint and no body work? What's the interior look like and did it come with a title? Very good find non the less. Treat her good :icon_bigg .

same paint just repainted to keep it fresh although bastard was cheap on it with maaco, whatever tho. interior is perfect... this guy couldn't keep a engine in it no longer than 10,000 miles due to lack of maintenance. but as for appearance its perfect. I mean zero body work. only crappy thing is no title and its from texas. therefore my last headache before I can truly kick this build off.

 

[Mk3runner]

ok quick update, got some new stuff in from ups today

new samco rad hoses and slave cylinder with steel braided line. now I know this isn't forged pistons or a bigger turbo. thats in the future tho so stay with me ok.

 

[Mk3runner]

FINALLY, I do mean finally I got the registration nailed down. next month or so I can finally have all the paper work done for my mk3.. been damn near a year and the biggest F-You was the paperwork.

at least I got a temp tag to tie me over.

also means more pics and more parts and better vids are to come.

 

[LilMissMkIII]

WOOT!!!!!!!!! :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies: :boobies:

Pics, parts, and vids are FTW!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mk3runner]

YAY! finally I get the shake them titties emoticon, sweet!

horrible tho how it took almost a year to get to this point.