Oh my, Whipple.

[Coyoteboy]

You'll want a suspension re-jigging after fitting that to the front, must weigh 20+kg with associated metalwork! 

[flyingtele]

You'll want a suspension re-jigging after fitting that to the front, must weigh 20+kg with associated metalwork! 

lol come to think of it, its probably barely more than the weight of a ct26 with the cat and cast iron manifold 

[Coyoteboy]

lol, theyre not QUITE that heavy, but not far off true

[bazza2541]

You'll want a suspension re-jigging after fitting that to the front, must weigh 20+kg with associated metalwork! 

Oh dear, that's a bit harsh, I think you need to do some more research.
Entire assembly is 8lbs heavier than stock, but that is offset with the weight being moved behind the engine, I.E. between the axels.

[Coyoteboy]

Only 4Kg heavier - not bad! Didnt put too much research into it as it was an off-hand chuckle

Behind the engine, that'll be a nice tidy solution I have to say, though its still up front so it does still act the same way even if it is behind the axles! Though at 4kg extra it wont make too much difference in total

It'll be a tight squeeze between the manfold and xfer box?

[bazza2541]

Its closer to 3.5kg which I can offset with a boot mounted battery.
All in all, I don't think the car will weigh more, although tbh, it doesn't worry me in the slightest. Also considerinjg an electric waterpump and powersteering rack to clean the engine up a bit.

[Coyoteboy]

Mmmm sounds like a nice plan.

[fifegt4]

This will make a wicked 'four mate.

Do you have any pictures of the resto so far?

[bazza2541]

Currently, photos are in the region of 160 or thereabouts.
I have some nice wee custom touches planned. I got the Toyota spoiler modified so its got a slight duck-tail, got some arches made and am now playing with a mitsubishi evo front bumper.
I'll be ghosting in some TTE logos too when its painted. Gort some AZEV A on 5x114 for it too.

[fifegt4]

sounds really cool mate. which evo is the bumper off of?

[bazza2541]

Evo 5.  Its 70mm too wide and there are some other issues, but thats all part of the craic. A Scoobaru WRX bumper probably would have been a better starting point as theres is only 4mm of difference but doesnt have the big intercooler cut out.

[fifegt4]

I love the look of the Evo 5 will go well with the lines of the four too, will be really cool and original when its finished.

[bazza2541]

Yep, Paul_GT4 may be a crying whinny lil biotch, but he has been great. A good sounding board for my ideas, although the orange thingy does cast doubt on his taste. 

[paul_gt4]

haha have to say, i'm loving this wee project and travelling all over the country organising bits for it, really looking forward to seeing it on the road