ripped_fear Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ok guys. When I say I'm bored I mean of the look under the bonnet. Want to do some changes. Heres the engine bay currently.. I have no clue where to take it now, would like to introduce some colour, maybe a candy red. Only want small additions any ideas preferably with some photoshops. Thinking maybe of smoothing the plastic spark plug covers, Painting the oem pulleys, Got a new intake not sure on colour, polish? Black? 199? What do you guys think. jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What you need is one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_dragon Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ive got some chrome pullys Im not using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 + HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Chrome everything! And The things you cant chrome carbon fibre them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Has to be a turbo mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hahahahaha I like this thread!!! - - - Updated - - - I think he ment he wants to change the "finish" not the actual engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) I've a polished t.b./manifold set or/and a bespoke cold-air inlet I no longer need? Edited March 5, 2014 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The pictures are telling a good story - - - Updated - - - The pictures are telling a good story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I agree, V8 TT or NA-T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadeS Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) You can also add Nos to it Edited March 5, 2014 by HadeS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Let's be honest, without a turbo or two, it's never going to look that interesting under there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I say go V8. It's a simple swap. It won't break the bank. Nor any gearboxes in a hurry. It sounds awesome, and will be a bit faster. Won't require a mental remap. And won't be the most challenging engineering project that's going to cost you a small fortune. It's a challenge to you, but not any garage with your knowledge of what parts are needed. Go V8. 100%. A V8 manual has much more re-sell value than an NA-t when compared to the cost of the project. Credit it's not 400hp. But they it will be more reliable, cheaper and your get more of your money back than an NA-t would cost you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 ...and then add two turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 David's polished t.b./manifold set, red h.t leads and maybe paint the strut brace red? Regarding the power mods... I know you're more about show 'n shine so, unless you're going to use the power, it's a lot of wasted money, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 V8 and do a bay like the kraken custom rear bumper with twin 4inch pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My cap and leads will be surplus to requirement soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Remove all the casting marks and flash lines from the t/b and inlet manifold then powder coat them in a bright colour, do the same with the cam covers but powder coat them gloss black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Did you paint your airbox and rubber pipe going to the throttle body Jake? If so, what did you use? I'm n/a too, I had polished manifold and shiny bits in the last one but I'm going for an all black and carbon theme with the new one, I'm thinking about getting the throttle body cam covers, manifold etc powdercoated gloss black, and I have a few carbon bits (fan shroud, cooling plate etc) to go in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 wish my bay looked that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I say go V8. It's a simple swap. It won't break the bank. Nor any gearboxes in a hurry. It sounds awesome, and will be a bit faster. Won't require a mental remap. And won't be the most challenging engineering project that's going to cost you a small fortune. It's a challenge to you, but not any garage with your knowledge of what parts are needed. Go V8. 100%. A V8 manual has much more re-sell value than an NA-t when compared to the cost of the project. Credit it's not 400hp. But they it will be more reliable, cheaper and your get more of your money back than an NA-t would cost you. V8 manual means bellhousing adapter and custom prop though - not cheap. Might as well just go V8 auto IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I say go V8. It's a simple swap. It won't break the bank. Nor any gearboxes in a hurry. It sounds awesome, and will be a bit faster. Won't require a mental remap. And won't be the most challenging engineering project that's going to cost you a small fortune. It's a challenge to you, but not any garage with your knowledge of what parts are needed. Go V8. 100%. A V8 manual has much more re-sell value than an NA-t when compared to the cost of the project. Credit it's not 400hp. But they it will be more reliable, cheaper and your get more of your money back than an NA-t would cost you. Absobloodyexactly what I'm thinking of doing and the reasons why. V8 all the way! But in the mean time, get the rattle cans out and freshen it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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