My FD3S drag/ street project (Chevy V8)

[GTR Fever]

Haven't ruled out the LS motor just yet but have some future plans that would be better suited for carb.

Few parts ordered today, will take some pics and update when they get here.

[Ted_v2]

What's the latest pricing of a ls motor?

[LS FD]

Some pics of my third gen with a 2002 LS motor. Did this swap since 2008. Never had any problems with car since.

[GTR Fever]

Oh I know this car from uwi..also remember when you considered selling it!! Lol

If you ever change your mind again give me a shout

[GTR Fever]

Little update:

Got the engine running right, good oil pressure, carb tuned, starts up and idles right etc etc.

Started mocking up the engine accessories so decided to start scrapping and painting. Some parts were ordered this week, should be in during next week so those will be added and new pics taken. But this is how she stands as of yesterday.

Going to start re-assembling the accessories around the engine to get it running and working right.

One little hiccup with the brakes but will sort that out soon.

[nigie]

GREAT PROJECT!!!!YEE HAAAAA!!!
IM DOING MY BARN DANCE..

[GTR Fever]

red neck much?? lol

[kjaglal76v2]

OP u jus turned me into a believer,cant believe dais d same car with that engine shot there

[GTR Fever]

Nice! the pic aims to show how neat the install is, with ZERO cutting or modification of subframe/ suspension.

Only modification was to batter down the lip on the firewall to fit the bigger distributor (MSD Streetfire) as shown in the pic as well.

NO cutting either and all harness is there for all functionalities. Once engine is reassembled it will look as OEM as possible (hence the choice of colours)

[Jon_One]

Hey man I like your build .. just a little inspirational video from a v8 1st gen that NRE racing built to 1650hp ! dual injectors per cylinder for dual fuel based on boost etc two turbos etc .. rell wicked

[GTR Fever]

Thanks man!

Lots of progress over the weekend. Some items should be in this week so hopefully I can get them in and installed before next weekend.

Patiently waiting for the test drive....

[nigie]

Glad 2 see this project .....dem drag n wine fellas say that v8 men always "bumping dey gum" and it eh have any drift car.....u have redeemed us......thank you..

[cinco]

Glad 2 see this project .....dem drag n wine fellas say that v8 men always "bumping dey gum" and it eh have any drift car.....u have redeemed us......thank you..

Allyuh still doh hav a car. It is a japanese chassis not an american chassis. Allyuh does bump gum bout d american superiority lewwe see one do something

[GTR Fever]

I shall keep out of that discussion, thanks lol

For me it's just a project with potential to take in any direction later on.

[turbosingh]

Glad 2 see this project .....dem drag n wine fellas say that v8 men always "bumping dey gum" and it eh have any drift car.....u have redeemed us......thank you..

Ok den

[nigie]

Glad 2 see this project .....dem drag n wine fellas say that v8 men always "bumping dey gum" and it eh have any drift car.....u have redeemed us......thank you..

Allyuh still doh hav a car. It is a japanese chassis not an american chassis. Allyuh does bump gum bout d american superiority lewwe see one do something

well we half way there....give some cudos nah

[GTR Fever]

Some goodies coming in tonight so I can collect tomorrow...will update when I get pics..

So far progress has been slow but sure to get details done right, nice n neat.

[GTR Fever]

just a little update...engine accessories being finalised and belts going to be installed today hopefully

if all goes right today will be the first drive in a few years!

[kjaglal76v2]

wow, that look realllll wicked

[GTR Fever]

Thanks man...she's getting there, still no test drive as yet

But soon!

[nigie]

Meet your older brother...

[GTR Fever]

sweet! nice to know I'm not the only one out there...any hp figures or specs on the engine/ trans?

[nigie]

roadracer has the S on that ......

[GTR Fever]

The S? Didn't he take the engine out and sell the car?

[nigie]

i meant he has the info on that...thats not his car...

[GTR Fever]

ohhh ok

Well most of my online purchases have arrived. Unfortunately my precious 15" oval ball milled chrome intake can't work due to clearance with the custom bonnet...not gonna hack up this one so I will be using an intake similar to the one in the 2nd gen above.

Other than that, just finalizing radiator, belts, condenser location etc

[GTR Fever]

Just a little update...see pics

[VexXx Dogg]

YES.
fapworthy

[kjaglal76v2]

wam to the camo colored valve covers?

[GTR Fever]

^that was just vinyl wrapped over the old valve covers so they look good until the new ones arrived...won't last with the heat of the engine at all