LS1 into a Vauxhall Astra Coupe
09-15-2006, 04:36 PM
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Well the car itself isn't my cup of tea, but you deserve big props for the fabbing and clean work. At least now you'll have a whole motor and the drive wheels will be in the correct place. 
Damn, with all of the "mates" I've read for the last nine pages, I almost forgot where I was.
Damn, with all of the "mates" I've read for the last nine pages, I almost forgot where I was.
09-16-2006, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete 1
My car is being featured already. Had a call today from Ed Hall of Practical Performance Car, asking lots of questions, and asked me to email some pics, it`s gonna be in "Readers Projects" in the next issue out 28th Sept.
here`s a link to the mag`s website ... http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/
here`s a link to the mag`s website ... http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/
10-16-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
hey Pete, saw the car in PPC! looks good mate and they gave it great reviews!
Chris.
Chris.
I wish I did only have the wiring to do
10-17-2006, 12:30 AM
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wow man you are one of the great ones imo and the car looks awesome your work looks awesome can't wait to buy one lol even if i have to import it....lol 
keep up the great work pete.....
keep up the great work pete.....
10-17-2006, 04:02 AM
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Fantastic project, everything looks very well done. This is definatly one of the slickest projects I've seen in a long time, keep the hard work up! Can't wait to see pics of the finished product!
10-18-2006, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
Pete, how much N2O are you going to spray???
Chris.
PS. oh yeah and the cars coming on really well! lol
Chris.
PS. oh yeah and the cars coming on really well! lol
Probably 150 progressive, but it wont be straight away, gonna get the car running and sorted first.
11-06-2006, 04:28 PM
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rx7 v8 hi pete its craig, i have fitted the gear lever i swapped with you ,the roll pin position is further back and needs repositioning or you can only get 2nd 4th and 6th . so easier to do before you get it all in , they are the headers i used and work well keep up the good work !!!
11-07-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tinker-27
hi pete its craig, i have fitted the gear lever i swapped with you ,the roll pin position is further back and needs repositioning or you can only get 2nd 4th and 6th . so easier to do before you get it all in , they are the headers i used and work well keep up the good work !!!
Are you telling me, I need to reposition the roll pin, or is that what you had to do ?
