It all started when i bought this:





crashed it, kitted it, boosted it (2004):






Spun a bearing, thus giving it a update inspired less from super street (2005):






Unfortunately the buildup took over a year and a minimum of three shops (2006):





Setup: t3/t4, synapse ramhorn, 3" downpipe/exhaust, denso 720cc injectors, JRC front mount, Sard BOV, eagles, CP pistons, ARP headstuds, Hondata s200b.


unfortunately this setup wasn't the best for the autocrossing and lapping that I enjoy most. So when the headgasket kept popping I got pissed and junked everything.....

Modified by MAFDARK at 5:05 PM 4/3/2007


Modified by MAFDARK at 10:06 AM 4/8/2007

 

Thank god you ditched them fenders....car looks mean now!!!!

 

honestly the sideskirts and stock rear made the biggest improvements. The pics just dont show it.

 

How big are your rpf1's?

 

I love that last pic.

 

winter 06, 07


Engine pulled, started cleaning, sanding and painting.


this needs fixed:


this needs cleaned up:


out with the old in with the new:


new parts (as with all the parts for this project i buy and sell them 3 times before i settle):

already the small oil cooler is for sale, the cam has been sold.



Im going to stuff this radiator in there. It'll take some fab work but i should be able to get it.

this cooler is the one i will be running. The filter relocation is for sale.


some cleaning:


filled the mounts:


trans work:


LSD in also replaced syncro and hub:


cleaned up:


manifold and downpipe to be swaincoated after fitting:


S&W roll bar:


wiring mess:


engine mockup (assembly being finished as I type)


IM assembly:





Modified by MAFDARK at 2:03 PM 4/3/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mwsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How big are your rpf1's?</TD></TR></TABLE>

15x7

 

Shoulda put this up top, but anyway here is what i have so far:

Parts list:
Gt28rs
ramhorn
3"dp
fluidyne full sized radiator
AO32r tires
CP pistons 20 over
edelbrock IM
Benson Sleeved D16y8
Oil cooler
S&W roll bar
ACL Bearings
OEM oil pump
OEM water pump
OBX LSD
Crower Y8 head
Thermal Muffler
Cometic headgasket
Mocal sandwich plate with 180d thermostat


new head with crower stage 2 turbo cam, springs, retainers, and ferrea valves



also picked up this muffler for a honkin 20 bucks...brand new. It might be a bit big but im sure with some cutting a welding i can get it fit and look right.:

 

The current state is hot. Nice build.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The current state is hot. Nice build.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the engine-less state?

 

was that thing factory silver?


and I'm still quicker

 

I saw your car at the marcus meet last yr. All I saw when walking up to it was your huge FMIC and the ram horn turbo manifold...I was like...damn

 

If I'm not mistaken...I saw this car at the 06 Marcus Dairy meet.

Very nice........looked mean

Good luck with the build up

 

Suscribed.. whp goals?

 

wish i didn't sell my motor to you

 

nice build

 

nice so far

 

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from what people are telling me...i wont be able to get over 350hp with the gt28rs. With the engine being sleeved and all i figure ill run some race gas and see if thats accurate. Regardless of the WHP, the car isnt for drag or dyno numbers. I want a quick spool for autocross and road courses.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gots_a_sol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">was that thing factory silver?


and I'm still quicker </TD></TR></TABLE>

nope, it was originally black. The previous owner painted it silver.

 

 

nice

 

sick build...is this a track car? or just a domestic hunter?

 

I call it a well rounded street car. for now ill leave it at that.

 

looks good man. check out my build page in my sig...i had a little bit more work than you do but i love how the sol was sitting in the last pic...mite consider doin somethin like that in the future....

 

bump for Sol love

 

Man, ive seen your name tossed around all over the place!! Nice to see a clear, concise build up of a gangsta GBP Sol