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All except the front which is stock Colt on both ends. The front poly is probably going to need to be trimmed because the insert is too wide for the mount to slip over. This whole "bolt-in" swap over has been anything but on those Prothanes

It's definitely been a learning experience thus far and since we're not on any kind of deadline to get it done we just have fun working on it when the mood strikes. I think it will turn out for the best because of that.
Thank you sir!

Since my last update I got a hold of three 2.5" SS UJ bends to fab up the IC piping, Ben scored us some free SS brake lines, I lined up some 680s, and got a Walbro 255 to feed that new turbo. We haven't been over there to work on it for 3-4 weeks but maybe next weekend it will see some progress.

Tom

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'91 NSX - Sunny days
'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

Holy shit we're lazy! It's closing in on 2 months of no progress at all Have had some good times though spending time away from it. I'm going to try to get the intermediate shaft we need this week so we can do a bit on it this weekend. That's the last piece to get the motor dropped in and then I think I'll feel a bit more motivated. It is still so much work ahead that at least I put it off pretty well.

As an aside, the Evo recently made 535whp and 421wtq at 30psi, 11:1 AFRs and 12 degrees of timing on C16. The single Walbro finally gave up at that power level so it's apart for a dual pump system. That is keeping me busy enough (and is fast enough) that the Colt has taken a back burner. Hopefully there will be some new pictures soon!

Tom

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'91 NSX - Sunny days
'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

Nice numbers with the Evo. I'm actually surprised the walboro made it that far. They pretty much run out of steam at 475 from my experience. What kinda setup with the Evo? I assume 35r.

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1999 Ford Contour SVT

Yeah it's the HorsepowerFreaks GT35R turbo kit. T4 .68 exhaust side and a Precision "S" cover. Just the Garrett center section left of the original Garrett pieces. The curve looked like it was ready to just take off before we lost fuel pressure so I'm optimistic about power potential with a second pump. Here's a link to the kit if you're curious - http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/M ... /HPF_GT35R

Tom

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'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

Awesome I just read thru your whole Papa Smurf thread. I really like everything that you're doing with yours.

Keep up the good work, maybe this will inspire me to start mine finally. Having to rebuild my motor is a setback

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Thanks man. It's definitely a daunting task but doing it all the way the first time will make all of the work worth it in how the car performs.

Finally some progress! We bolted up the tranny, changed the plugs and wires and dropped the motor in I managed to rip the end off of one of the spark plug wires so I'll need to replace the whole set but that's what impatience gets me...but it's finally in! What a little hooker it was to get all of the mounts lined up and bolted! We were using the cherry picker, jack and all of Bryan's 300+ lbs to get it situated but it finally gave in. We still have just about everything to assemble as far as fuel, intercooler, exhaust, suspension and brakes are concerned but at least this is marked progress. I felt the need to drop in the motor because I was otherwise getting a bit discouraged by how much was left to do. We mocked up the manifold and the huge 61mm turbo with T4 exhaust side and everthing will fit great so that is good news as well. It will definitely need a Civic half size radiator due to how close the turbo hangs to the core support though that shouldn't pose any problem. I only got one good shot as I was running out the door for the evening but I/we are pretty proud of it thus far.



Tom

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'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

its kinds weird seeing your car since my car look almost exactly like yours! don't see to many of the blue ones rolling around especially with turbo, good job on the build, btw


where did you get you inserts?

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95 tsi awd- 13.78
91 summit- A.K.A the blue bastard- swapin that beeeotch as we speak

Actually in Canada, all you see are the blue ones. My 1st one was blue and so is coltevo's.

Anyways, nice seeing some work done Tom

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Current:

Hunting for a Miata

Past:

92 200E 1.5L Hatch
92 TSi AWD 6/4
89 Colt GT Turbo

Yeah I'm proud of my little smurf! The inserts are Prothane and were purchased through work - www.horsepowerfreaks.com
Some work was definitely due. The biggest problem for the build recently has been women, lol. I got involved with a new girl, my buddy Bryan is now engaged and with a little one on the way and my friend Jeremiah is married with a 2 year old. Finding time in there for all of us to get together and work on the car is difficult so it may be slow progress from here on out We came out of the gates like gangbusters though!

Tom

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'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

any news?

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95 tsi awd- 13.78
91 summit- A.K.A the blue bastard- swapin that beeeotch as we speak

Last weekend I took the lady and went to the junkyard. She's a real trooper and helped all the way through. Kind of funny, junkyard guys sure aren't bashful about a full up and down check out. It felt like I was in New York. I kind of like watching them do it then make eye contact with me and realize I was watching the entire time, lol. I guess I just like embarassing people in general. We got a '90 DSM front bumper, new under headlight metal trim piece (stock one was dented and chipped badly) and two new headlights to replace the stock chipped and cracked ones. It was 100 degrees both days so I didn't have the motivation to work on the car.

I wanted to get a new lower control arm for the passenger side because I destroyed the bushing taking off the hub for the VR4 front brake upgrade so if anyone has one I'll take it! If I don't get any bites I'll probably just apply silicone liberally and put it back together.

We did make up a list that takes up and entire side of the box that my intercooler came in lengthwise of things needed to buy and complete on the car. I'll be checking off as I go on that, got a few little accessories in the past two weeks. This coming weekend it's off to the lake but I'll update again after the following!

Tom

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'99 GSX - Mine
'97 GST - Hers
'03 Trailblazer - Ours

cool thanx for the update


i am really looking forward to your car being done, to compare mine to yours, great work so far

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Removed my content due to hiOnpsi's comments. Sorry for interupting his swap story!

what bumper is that? nice work on yours we are gonna have to have a smurf meet....lol.....

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91 summit- A.K.A the blue bastard- swapin that beeeotch as we speak

looking good!!
my little smurf.

isnt as blue, but some type of blue.. plus my crappy camera phone.
keep up the good work guys.