My DIY truck manifold budget build.
12-29-2008, 03:42 PM
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power steering lines are re-done with braided stainless lines and russell or similar (AN) fittings, both belts are pretty easy to get to. The downpipe cannot go to the passenger side because this kit retains the air compressor and all the a/c components in the stock location...so other things have to be fabbed and thought of to make the DP go through the drivers side like you see in the picture. Everything must be wrapped really well, coated if possible as well, and positioned carefully because the power steering stuff does get exposed to considerable heat....but all in all its a good compromise, its cramped as hell on the drivers side but you're able to keep a/c
01-09-2009, 08:36 AM
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This is an awesome build. Everything looks good. I'm gonna be doing the same type build for my Trans Am, using the truck manifolds. It's hard ta buy something when you know you can make it yourself. I work in a fab shop, so I try ta do as much myself as I can. Keep us posted.
02-03-2009, 06:52 PM
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How is the build coming along? It's been a couple of months and at the rate you seemed to be working at, i'm sure you've made some serious progress with the car. Update us!
02-04-2009, 09:56 AM
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Actually, I haven't been working on the car. I've done very little for the last month or so. It's been too damn cold in NE ohio, also I'm a Nissan tech so after working on cars all day long sometimes I just don't feel like working on mine. I'm going to get back working on it soon and keep you guys updated. I just bought a torpedo heater 
, so I don't feeze my *** off.
, so I don't feeze my *** off.
02-05-2009, 02:57 PM
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That is understandable. Your single turbo combo should eat STOCK 2009 Skyline GTR's alive. Have they arrived at your dealership as of yet? The 6.0 iron, or aluminum block, depending on which you choose later, can get you anywhere from 700fwhp, effortlessly, to 1200fwhp, spot on tune of course, will destroy most everything in it's path. Keep up the good work.
02-06-2009, 01:49 PM
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Unfortunatly, only certain dealerships are getting the GTR, and were not one of them. I have seen them in person and they are pretty badass, but what would you expect with the nickname Godzilla. We do have some of the new 370z's though. I don't know how I feel about them yet, the new look will take some getting use to. I prefer the look of the 350's.
