Builds 80 series where to start! Again.... (2 Viewers)
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NLXTACY
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I think at this point he has an obligation...no, in fact it would be a crime NOT to rock these.
surfpig
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@scottryana I have both sides of the rear window glass for sale.. PM me if your interested
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Just ordered these as well thanks!! 
Have you not recognized that not even lambos have Lambo doors anymore! Lol
Have you not recognized that not even lambos have Lambo doors anymore! Lol
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...71d1232242783-lambo-door-motivator3091873.jpg
didn't know people actually do that still..
didn't know people actually do that still..
surfpig
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YUPJust ordered these as well thanks!!
Have you not recognized that not even lambos have Lambo doors anymore! Lol
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Just found a killer deal on 380mmx34mm AP Racing rotors, almost $400 off each one! I have ordered at least two, to pursue relocating the stock front calipers out and probably machining new aluminum hats, but being 34mm's and not the OEM 32mm's might have to grind a little on the pads.
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would be nice to see flames coming out of the side of your build (good flames)
Eh? Eh? Think of the weight you'll save pulling that B pillar out!
I love following your threads! Thanks for sharing your progress.
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Haha yeah I am not trying to make it more than it is, just trying to clean it up a bit. I won't be air brushing any murals on the hood or tailgate either. 
lol.
lol.
You mean no wolf howling at an eagle with lightning and a sunset? How is this a legit build!?
Where are you with the A343? I have an A442F and have been looking at the wholesale automatic extreme package. I saw where some time back you observed that it was little more than a shift kit with gratuity charge. Yet I've also seen on other sites where builders use the A442F behind a 500kw power plant. With over 300k on the clock I'm very interested to see what you decide to do for transmission as I want to overbuild mine when the time comes.
Also is this where you're heading(?):
Where are you with the A343? I have an A442F and have been looking at the wholesale automatic extreme package. I saw where some time back you observed that it was little more than a shift kit with gratuity charge. Yet I've also seen on other sites where builders use the A442F behind a 500kw power plant. With over 300k on the clock I'm very interested to see what you decide to do for transmission as I want to overbuild mine when the time comes.
Also is this where you're heading(?):
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Well 500kw does seem like a lot, but it is only about 670hp at the crank. ATF Speed is standing behind the A340 with 800whp. So even with a modest 15% drivetrain loss that is 940hp at the crank.
So while the A442 is physically a bigger transmission there does not seem to be many advances in material or design, they are just relying on the size. But the A343F if it shares some of the same internals as the A340, there are billet accumulators, 2nd gear sprags, etc that have been redesigned to hold more power.
I think with just a shift kit, in both the A343 and A442, the nod in strength probably does go to the 442. But if you do the billet pieces and fit extra clutches, etc I think the A343 can hold more power as witnessed by the A340F holding 800rwhp from ATF Speed.
Haha! I have watched that video many times. It is basically a tube frame rally car with a mustang like body on it. There is a really good video with Chris Harris that does a walk through of that car showing all the parts before driving it. If I ultimately end up with something that works a tenth as good as that car I would consider it a success. lol
So while the A442 is physically a bigger transmission there does not seem to be many advances in material or design, they are just relying on the size. But the A343F if it shares some of the same internals as the A340, there are billet accumulators, 2nd gear sprags, etc that have been redesigned to hold more power.
I think with just a shift kit, in both the A343 and A442, the nod in strength probably does go to the 442. But if you do the billet pieces and fit extra clutches, etc I think the A343 can hold more power as witnessed by the A340F holding 800rwhp from ATF Speed.
Haha! I have watched that video many times. It is basically a tube frame rally car with a mustang like body on it. There is a really good video with Chris Harris that does a walk through of that car showing all the parts before driving it. If I ultimately end up with something that works a tenth as good as that car I would consider it a success. lol
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The support for the A343 you have in country and always easier to work with local guys.
Been doing a lot of research between the 442 and 343.
I believe both are good to handle the power with uprated valve bodies.
I am ordering the extreme valve body from wholesale automatics for my A442.
The extreme swap out box from wholesale automatics also have uprated clutch packs from 5 to 6 clutches.
I also deduct from my readings that the gear changes on the 343 might just be slightly faster. Which will also benefit this build. Plus the reduced weight.
What will you be doing with your propshafts or do you believe stock will hold it.
Been doing a lot of research between the 442 and 343.
I believe both are good to handle the power with uprated valve bodies.
I am ordering the extreme valve body from wholesale automatics for my A442.
The extreme swap out box from wholesale automatics also have uprated clutch packs from 5 to 6 clutches.
I also deduct from my readings that the gear changes on the 343 might just be slightly faster. Which will also benefit this build. Plus the reduced weight.
What will you be doing with your propshafts or do you believe stock will hold it.
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I think the shift speed will be largely dependent on the valve body. I know my 343 would flare very badly before the valve body work, after it shifts very good.
I am not entirely sure about the prop shafts but I think they will be ok with new Toyota joints. I have been told for a long time that the OEM Toyota joints are some of the best, and when you split the load through the transfer case each shaft should only have to see maybe 400hp. If something happens I will have the shafts re-tubed with a thicker wall, but again being that it's Toyota we don't have many options for say aluminum shafts because I don't think there are aluminum yokes for the stock ujoints. :-/
I am not entirely sure about the prop shafts but I think they will be ok with new Toyota joints. I have been told for a long time that the OEM Toyota joints are some of the best, and when you split the load through the transfer case each shaft should only have to see maybe 400hp. If something happens I will have the shafts re-tubed with a thicker wall, but again being that it's Toyota we don't have many options for say aluminum shafts because I don't think there are aluminum yokes for the stock ujoints. :-/
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If you aren't running drag slicks with beadlocks and 10 psi and a spool, I would think you will break traction before a driveshaft. Bench racing here though.
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Now I guess I need to have 2 hats made, and a spacer that will space the caliper out 35mm......
WOW.....
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I hope that ins't in response to my level of stupidity. lol. I told myself I was not going to do it. I was going to leave it to someone else to do it. BUT I suck at waiting. 
SO this is an aftermarket Nissan GT-R racing rotor. 380mmx34mm. The stock rotor is 311.4mm so moving to a 380mm rotor should gain more than a 22% increase in swept area.
I should be able to space the caliper out 34.3mm, and by using the same caliper I don't run into any issues with having the caliper mismatch the master cylinder. I can also fit the more aggressive EBC yellow pads and I am pretty sure it should stop. ha.
I am also considering pulling all of the ABS and load balancing and just using a manual proportioning valve.
Stock size.
SO this is an aftermarket Nissan GT-R racing rotor. 380mmx34mm. The stock rotor is 311.4mm so moving to a 380mm rotor should gain more than a 22% increase in swept area.
I should be able to space the caliper out 34.3mm, and by using the same caliper I don't run into any issues with having the caliper mismatch the master cylinder. I can also fit the more aggressive EBC yellow pads and I am pretty sure it should stop. ha.
I am also considering pulling all of the ABS and load balancing and just using a manual proportioning valve.
Stock size.
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