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Forum: projects & restorations 05-19-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
How it sits at the moment. ...

How it sits at the moment.
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp158/swright137/242%2016v/7E904CBE-330E-478F-8FFE-A3DC9BE54FFD-10115-000007090DEC8753_zps6952b1fe.jpg...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-19-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Building it as a pure track car. That doesn't...

Building it as a pure track car. That doesn't mean it won't be hitting the streets every now and then though. :oogle:
Going to go with as many solid mounts as possible and for sure the ITB's will...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-19-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Building it as a pure track car. That doesn't...

Building it as a pure track car. That doesn't mean it won't be hitting the streets every now and then though. :oogle:
Going to go with as many solid mounts as possible and for sure the ITB's will...
Forum: projects & restorations 05-04-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Adopted a 94 squirter (B230FD) block last weekend...

Adopted a 94 squirter (B230FD) block last weekend from the pick a part for my build!
...
Forum: performance & suspension 05-01-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: performance & suspension 05-01-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Thanks! I'll check it out!

Thanks! I'll check it out!
Forum: performance & suspension 05-01-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Ok! Well you posts didn't help with any info!:-P...

Ok! Well you posts didn't help with any info!:-P I maybe go 9" wondering on how much it would cost.
Forum: performance & suspension 04-30-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 338
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Widening Wheels Cost

I was thinking about getting my Gemini's widened to 16x8, anyone ever had this done? Around how much did it cost per wheel, where did you get it done and how well was the job done??

Thanks
Forum: projects & restorations 04-19-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I have a 81 242 turbo too! Does that help?

I have a 81 242 turbo too! Does that help?
Forum: projects & restorations 04-19-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Yes sir!

Yes sir!
Forum: projects & restorations 04-19-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Got my exhaust header! I would prefer a 4-1...

Got my exhaust header! I would prefer a 4-1 header, but the price was great and the quality looks very good. Maybe down the road i'll get a 4-1, but this should do for now.
Here's some pictures....
Forum: showroom 04-14-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,463
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
They measure: Inlet: 48mm Middle (butterfly):...

They measure:
Inlet: 48mm
Middle (butterfly): 46mm
Outlet: 40mm
Forum: performance & suspension 04-06-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I vote for the T3! Better flowing exhaust housing!

I vote for the T3! Better flowing exhaust housing!
Forum: projects & restorations 04-01-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Anyone have any suggestions for the best way to...

Anyone have any suggestions for the best way to raise compression without buying new pistons? Milling the head, milling the block, thinner headgasket, ect.. When will valve to piston clearance become...
Forum: showroom 03-31-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 987
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Wow, beautiful car! :oogle:

Wow, beautiful car! :oogle:
Forum: showroom 03-31-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,827
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Just started a build thread :) ...

Just started a build thread :)
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=276898
Forum: projects & restorations 03-31-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Pics of the ITB's before Nathan gets his hands on...

Pics of the ITB's before Nathan gets his hands on them.
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp158/swright137/photo_zps0565df75.jpg...
Forum: projects & restorations 03-31-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 933
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Snailpoweredbrick's 242 16V

Decided to start a build thread! =)
This may be ironic, but there is no snail power in this one! :rofl:
These are my plans, some of the stuff i have and some of the stuff i still need to purchase:...
Forum: performance & suspension 03-30-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 603
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
:rofl::lol::rofl::lol::rofl:

:rofl::lol::rofl::lol::rofl:
Forum: showroom 03-29-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,827
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Looks like my car, but in much better condition! ...

Looks like my car, but in much better condition!

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp158/swright137/338941FF-B6D6-4425-B321-CC11865AA19C-3157-000002F7339D009E_zps0e769d43.jpg...
Forum: showroom 03-28-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,075
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Nice ride! I saw it on Craigslist last week!...

Nice ride! I saw it on Craigslist last week! :cheers:
Forum: showroom 03-07-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,908
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Nope, no turbo motor is going back in this one....

Nope, no turbo motor is going back in this one. This ones going to be a high compression 16v 2.5l
Forum: showroom 03-07-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,908
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
double post.

double post.
Forum: showroom 03-07-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,908
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Paid 2700.00 for it. I was thinking about opening...

Paid 2700.00 for it. I was thinking about opening a thread. Build process is pretty slow at the moment because of income =) btw it's an 1983.
Forum: showroom 03-07-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,908
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I've got one too, it's called Nathan.. =P i'm...

I've got one too, it's called Nathan.. =P
i'm using 1999 GXSR 750 itb's,
I dont wanna clutter up the 16v TURBO Thread with our 16v NA talk.. :-P
Forum: showroom 03-07-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 9,908
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I bought this car! :-P It was a AQ171 Penta...

I bought this car! :-P
It was a AQ171 Penta motor all stock internals and a t3 turbo, he told me there was after market forged pistons, but when i took it all apart everything was stock AQ171....
Forum: performance & suspension 03-01-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,004
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Would you be getting any 240 16v na headers?...

Would you be getting any 240 16v na headers? :oogle:
Forum: performance & suspension 02-07-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I would be interested. I plan on doing this swap...

I would be interested. I plan on doing this swap this year.
Forum: performance & suspension 12-05-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
can anyone verify this?

can anyone verify this?
Forum: performance & suspension 12-02-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 919
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Ron Davis Radiators also makes custom radiators....

Ron Davis Radiators also makes custom radiators. This quote is from my email and for a 240:

I was looking around on the forums and most people used your PN 1A-22163 (16" tall, 22" overall width)...
Forum: performance & suspension 12-02-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 919
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
240's are 16" tall and 22" wide i...

240's are 16" tall and 22" wide i believe.
Forum: performance & suspension 11-17-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Piston rings for a AQ171 penta 2.5

Are the the same as a regular automotive b230?
Forum: showroom 11-11-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,035
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
This is awesome!

This is awesome!
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
:rockon:

:rockon:
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 840
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Whats the spool up difference between the he341...

Whats the spool up difference between the he341 and the he351? Also the horsepower range of each?
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I believe just the crank is forged. Anyone know...

I believe just the crank is forged. Anyone know for sure?
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
AQ171 pistons are cast, only the crank is...

AQ171 pistons are cast, only the crank is forged.So might be best to replace the rods and maybe a little thicker MLS head gasket and run E85.
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Also i will be running E85 with MS3. Also would a...

Also i will be running E85 with MS3. Also would a thicker head gasket help? I plan on using a cometic MLS either way.
Forum: performance & suspension 11-01-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Penta aq171 2.5, do I need turbo pistons?

Looking for around 300-400hp, the bottom end is stock right now. I plan on changing the rods with H beam rods. Stock compression is 9.7:1. Is the compression a little to high for the power I'm...
Forum: showroom 10-15-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
When i had Virgos + 205/55/15 tires + +25...

When i had Virgos + 205/55/15 tires + +25 adapters in the rear i rubbed in the back while going over bumps on the road, If you roll or cut the fenders your would be fine or maybe a different size...
Forum: performance & suspension 05-06-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I have both cams here. It's going to be the...

I have both cams here. It's going to be the stocks or the pz's. Not looking to spend 500 on that right now.
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
What color are they Mike? I have been looking at...

What color are they Mike? I have been looking at them and they say the green ones fall apart , but the yellow ones stay together.
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Those look nice too and the price isn't that bad.

Those look nice too and the price isn't that bad.
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
I think you need a mount for the e30 with the m20...

I think you need a mount for the e30 with the m20 engine. If im wrong let know.
Something like this maybe?
http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_17_49&products_id=99
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Nice, Good to know!

Nice, Good to know!
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
They are are direct fitment? Looks like the...

They are are direct fitment? Looks like the passenger side mount will work without modification, may have to modify the driver side mount brace. Not to sure though, just was looking at some pictures....
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
This car won't be my DD, more of a toy/track car...

This car won't be my DD, more of a toy/track car (road course)
Forum: performance & suspension 05-05-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
16vT PZ Cams or Stock b234 cams

I have both for my build have not decided which ones to put in. I have done a lot of searching most people say the stock cams are good for 400+, but the PZ's are an improvement and i just have them...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 03-06-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
How much gas is in the car? i know my kjet will...

How much gas is in the car? i know my kjet will cut under boost if the fuel tank is to low.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-13-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By snailpoweredbrick
Looks like a great start! Also make sure to check...

Looks like a great start! Also make sure to check your PCV (flame trap), if it's dirty you can clean it up or replace it, they are cheap.
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