Since then I've gradually been collecting things for this project. I have a list of stuff that I've got, and a list of stuff that I need.
Rough description of end product
Slow-looking station wagon (not cop bait) with ~600hp built RB30DET, manual, reliable 4wd driveline, decent brakes. Summary: Ski trip weapon. Capable of going fast up a mountain on slippery surface full of gear and people and so forth.
Stuff I've got
- GTR intercooler (same as my truck)
- R32 GTR wheels, forged, 16x8
- RB30E engine as a base for an RB30DET! Viewed, paid, and collected.
- 1998 Stagea 25X Four, in white! Deal cut 5th May, 7:20 pm. Paid, dropped off, ~9pm 6th May.
Stuff I still need
- Holset HX52W turbo
- GTR gearbox/transfer case
- Brakes, depends which base vehicle I get
- All of the little things you forget about, pumps, injectors, hoses, etc etc.
And, of course, the car! Not sure what sort of spec to go for, but these are commodity and always have rusty front doors. Reshelling would be inexpensive if necessary after a big fuckup. Hence this comes last, after all of the goodies needed to make it how I want it to be.
Thread started because I just pounced on an engine deal this morning. Listed last night 6:45pm, search email came through 1:41am, when I opened it this morning 80 views already. Paused for 10 minutes unsure, then thought about it, and hit buy now to take it off the market. These things are getting rare, this is the first one that's come up worth buying in 2.5 months of searching. Even if I'm forced to sell it later if I lose work or whatever it'll probably be worth what I paid, or more, to sell again.
EDIT: See page 2 for photos from the auction! :-D https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 9156555780