Highly boosted engines are not ideal when using pump gas. This is why, having a healthy diet is important to this build. This engine is making upwards of 38 psi of boost, and this is made possible by good old corn juice.
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Every project needs to start somewhere, and bodywork was definitely on the top of the list along with suspension (more on that in another update), especially when you have a couple mini rust craters on the roof.
He has a vision of what the Z should really be – a childhood dream come true. This project is the physical manifestation of that vision.
The next logical choice? The heart of Gojira
With most of the interior out though, Alvin and I were really able to see where all the rust was at in the chassis. Outside of the rust in the expected places, he spent some time fixing some badly done work made by the previous owner. The car has been through a lot through its time here and it’s actually quite refreshing to see it being stripped down and refreshed.
The lancer shell is pretty rusty but the EVO 3 shell though not perfect is in good shape. Every weekend he’s been transferring parts he can use from the Lancer to the EVO, control arms, brake and fuel lines, drive shaft etc.
The Mk 4 Escort was a little more thrown to the side, because of its front wheel drive nature. People believe it’s lost its charm because of this, but I’d disagree.
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting Duane Skeete. He and his father are building a hatchback EG Honda Civic. This Honda is Duane’s third or fourth Honda I believe, so he knows his way around the platform. The car isn’t done yet but we can already tell, It’s going to be clean…and quick.
Our hobbies turn us into artists when we really think about it. We think less of the monetary value of what we are doing, and make concessions for it because of the sheer love we place in it.









