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Blog Title: 97gst_spyder

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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Picked up an Evo 3 intake manifold!

Posted 05-25-2010 at 10:41 AM by 97gst_spyder

So I just picked up an Evo 3 intake manifold and a 1g throttle body.







I traded my 2g throttle body for the manifold and picked...
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - True Full 10ga Fuel Pump Re-Wire.

Posted 05-23-2010 at 07:50 PM by 97gst_spyder

So after looking at my original fuel pump re-wire. I improved on the design. Full 10ga from battery to relay, then to fuel pump plug and ground.

The original wire next to the revised version.


Fuel Pump Connector.
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - New ETACS-ECU and Vert boot!

Posted 05-08-2010 at 02:39 PM by 97gst_spyder

So I went to the junkyard that I go to every Friday. Well they crushed all the 2g's that I get parts off of, but they just got a 97 gs spyder off the truck as I was leaving... So I talked to the manager, she lets me in the reserve lot. I ended up with a full interior fuse box with the ETACS-ECU for $20, and the convertible boot for $10. An epic deal!

I tested the ETACS-ECU before I...
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Tokico Advanced Handling Kit on the Ground

Posted 05-02-2010 at 05:56 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 05-08-2010 at 02:31 PM by 97gst_spyder

Here's my GST with the Tokico Advanced Handling Kit installed and on the ground. All new spring insulators, Prothane bushings (struts and suspension arms). This is the AWD version with a supposed 1.75in drop.




Here's my...
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - The end was so close..Until I found these shenanigans...

Posted 05-02-2010 at 05:41 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 05-08-2010 at 02:30 PM by 97gst_spyder

So the car is on the ground after 4 months. The engine started the first time, then drove it around the block. Thats when the shit hit the fan.

The day after I drove it for the whopping 300yards, the dome lights, windows, locks, top, buzzer all stopped working. Later after troubleshooting found that the if the headlights were turned on with a door open, the headlights and only the...
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Supra SMIC Corner Light Issues

Posted 05-01-2010 at 06:19 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 05-08-2010 at 02:30 PM by 97gst_spyder

So I got the SMIC installed nice and tight against the frame rails. Then installed the front bumper, it fit like a glove... Except the corner light issues (which I knew was possible).

Here's some pics...

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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Prothane Total Kit & SAFC II Installed.

Posted 03-31-2010 at 07:50 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 05-08-2010 at 02:27 PM by 97gst_spyder

So I got the Prothane Total Kit and my Tokico Advanced Handling spring/strut combo fully installed tonight, all 24 bushings removed and 4 sleaves re-installed. Also got my SAFC II installed in the center console, I got the SAFC II mounting idea from 2GturboTALON. (Due to the fact that I have a Spyder, keeps prying eyes off of it).

Here's a few pics:

Prothane's and Tokico's:...
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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Installed barbs into Dejon J-pipe

Posted 03-19-2010 at 06:00 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 05-08-2010 at 02:26 PM by 97gst_spyder

Just got done installing 2 barbs into my Dejon J-pipe. They are nice and tight.

Here are some pics...




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2g GST Build/Re-Build - What I started with.

Posted 03-14-2010 at 08:56 PM by 97gst_spyder

Here's the car when I first got it...







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2g GST Build/Re-Build - Supra SMIC Installed

Posted 03-14-2010 at 06:47 PM by 97gst_spyder

Today I just got my Supra SMIC installed. Pretty straight forward with the vfaq way.

Here's the pics! Any hints on how to get the lower ic inlet to connect to the Greddy licp would be great!

Also, Its not completely finished. I need to get nuts/bolts and grind the hole smooth.

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2g GST Build/Re-Build

Posted 03-13-2010 at 07:05 PM by 97gst_spyder
Updated 03-14-2010 at 07:05 AM by 97gst_spyder

Well I should have started this a long time ago. But here's were I'm at with everything...

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