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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Default My 1989 Sierra Sapphire 2.0 DOHC build

I dont really have any pics at the moment because of lack of camera but as soon as i get bluetooth sorted i will be able to sort some pics for u all.

i bought this car for £100 a few weeks ago and was only going to use it as a run around until i could get somthing better but upon looking at her condition i have decided to keep her.

so far i have put a full set of Koni shocks and -60mm lowering springs on her and a peco 4" rear box but u know me i cant stop at that lol. i have taken pretty much all of the interior plastic out and its all in the stages of being resprayed satin black. i have also taken the centre airvent out and a triple gauge pod has been sealed in ready for the secret dash to be finished

on the outside of the car i have just bought a GLSI front bumper, Hatchback rear bumper, brand new bonnet, cosworth grill and a full set of 5 cosworth lattice alloys, pretty much all i need now are the skirts and the spoiler.

i will be taking this car through a complete restoration and when i get the fone sorted i will be putting pics up as i go along
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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small update.

cosworth grill has now been fitted and i have aqquired a complete 1991 EFI loom and ECU but i have some wiring issues with it which i have posted in the tech forums..
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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pics pics pics...
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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i will get some pics up as soon as i get an IR sensor for my pc, the car doesnt look much at the moment cos its still in the process of being built so its not really looking like a car
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**small update**

the throttle body is pretty much finished now, the airbox side has been smoothed out and polished and the inlet manifold side has been smoothed out, the throttle plate itself has been ground down and polished to a nice shine for a nice smooth airflow.

work has also started on the inlet manifold now it has been stripped of all its sensors and i have drilled and tapped it for a vacuum gauge. the next job is to clean all of the ports out and spray it.

havent decided on colour yet but most likely it will be going black
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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little sneaky preveiw of the car although i havent decided if i am keeping the front bumper yet

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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heres a few more pics for everyone sorry about the quality they are off my phone.

polished throttle body



the inlet manifold that is receiving my magic touch



and the new injection loom that i have just re-wrapped

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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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have u got anymore pics or updates mate?
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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very nice mate, not many people restoring non cosworth sierras - yet. will you be expecting more bhp from the trottle body and inlet mods? any other tuning tips for these engines?
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