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My new project (non-Starion)
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:40 pm
by SpidersWeb
Wanted to just get another Starion, but prices in NZ have gotten a bit stupid. Thankfully a new RWD turbo Jappa is coming down to a sexier price range.
This is what I got with $2200. It has a blown headgasket, but I plan on rebuilding the motor over the next couple of months which will be fun, and will mean making 400-450hp will be safe and easy(ish).
Re: My new project (non-Starion)
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:53 pm
by starion4me
excellent mate - wise choice
is it the short wheel base version? great buy if it is
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:57 pm
by SpidersWeb
Thanks :)
Na it's the 2by2, but not that much difference, 5 inches longer and something like 30-50kg heavier. Has the targa top too which is easier to remove than I expected. It's also automatic, but manual gearboxes are easy to find (yey).
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:52 pm
by enthuzed
Great buy!
VG30DETTs are a good powerplant so you'll have fun with this when it's sorted... :D
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:11 pm
by beetleman
Great buy :) and nice car! now go drift with that :)
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:33 am
by kiwieurospec
Good job, they go good with a couple of Silvia turbos on them.
I've been looking for a swb in the same condition for RB26 conversion.
Still remember a mate paying $18,000 for one about ten years ago, that shit itself real good, blew h/g then broke the crank cradle
Sure your have heaps of fun.
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:13 pm
by jeff
that is a kick ass car and you got it for cheap. we have one running around here in Oregon. twin turbo etc etc