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Old 08-13-2015, 09:41 AM
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Been a while since last update, my blower ate a belt at the drag strip and trashed the blower. Sent it to vortech and it was a total loss. I have something else on the way now. As for now, I purchased a polished timing cover from Vivek in Cali. Taywan got one and it looks great. I've also torn my car apart to get ready for the new power added and timing cover change. Also bought z1 solid engine mounts. Been sanding and polishing my cosworth. Hoping to have everything matching again in the engine bay.
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It's a mess right now, but should look pretty good when finished.

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Old 08-13-2015, 09:45 AM
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This how the cosworth looks so far. Still need to sand on it some more. But it's looking really good. Mine is on the left, Taywan on the right. Did it with a da sander and by hand. Looking pretty good so far.

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Old 08-13-2015, 12:21 PM
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so pretty !
Old 09-13-2015, 05:16 PM
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Got my timing cover installed.



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Old 09-13-2015, 05:19 PM
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This is how it looked till I tore it all back down again. Looking good again.

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Then this showed up the other day,

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Old 09-13-2015, 05:22 PM
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Been messing around getting the piping to fit. Had to trim up radiator fan support and change some small things around. I'll be ordering some new 3" piping soon, just mocking up and getting angles right.

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Old 09-13-2015, 05:24 PM
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Also did a brembo brake upgrade. I'm getting ready to order some things shortly and should be able to drive the z again real soon. Biggest thing is the piping and then a cog pulley.

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