New project thread - 3000gt vr-4, Project DSM Killer Options

[AWD DSM 1]

In the spirit, I thought I'd start a project thread for my latest project. As most of you already know, I very recently purchased a 3000gt vr-4 in need of some major TLC from Spy. This car is not intended to be a "fix it up and sell it" project, but one that I may actually get to enjoy for a while. (insert laughter here)

Current condition of the car -

In a word - bad. Most of you know that the car was broken into a while back, and the thieves did a number on it.

Exterior/interior - Back hatch and rear quarter window are busted out, hatch and passenger door have been pried on and bent up. Because of the rear window being gone, rain at one point found it's way though a tarp and into the interior of the car. Carpet is now a nice brown color instead of a light grey. Seats are also destroyed. Other than the vandalism and water damage, though, the car's not that bad. Paint is still fairly glossy, no rust to speak of, and everything opens and closes with a precision that is very unfamilar to a typical DSM owner. Plus all the buttons inside are cool as hell....

Drivetrain - Car was originally taken out of service for a blown motor. Looks like detonation took it's toll on at least a couple pistons. Thieves helped here also, taking many of the essential motor parts out of the rear of the car, making it necessary to aquire a whole motor to swap in it's place. Tranny and Xfer case appear to be in good shape, with the first being freshly rebuilt, and the latter being almost brand new.

Mods - right now the car sports a pair of 13g turbos, a Supperdragger exhaust, lightweight flywheel and spec stage II clutch, drilled and slotted rotor all around, and a K&N filter.

Goals - Ultimate goal is to make the car run a 12.9 on pump gas, driving to and from the track with the A/C functional. Car will not be gutted. A/C, Stereo, power features will all be maintained. I don't quite see the point of stipping down a 3800 pound car - fat hoe will never be thin, why try? Might as well enjoy her cubbyness! Also, no body modifications will be done. At most, a fresh coat of paint to bring back the shine.

Call it a new beginning. After tearing so many cars down, I think it's time I put one back together. Please don't expect any overnight miracles - this will be a long and trying process, but I belive it will be a sucessful endevor.

[Mitsu 77]

Rob, I have some specalty tools from when I built Turbo Tension, and my fuel systems. I'll be around on Sunday if you want a hand.