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Old 12-11-2009, 08:42 PM
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Hey everyone,
I ordered the rear hubs and going to make my own fab ford 9 rear housing
Kevin
I will post pics asap!
 
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Old 12-11-2009, 09:24 PM
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Cool build. You might want to think about your power goals a bit, though. 600-650 hp is about all that's usable on a road course on the 2JZ. More than that on a big single and you'll have a pretty huge lag hole to drive around, to say nothing of traction issues coming out of corners, etc, even on slicks.

Also, massive cam duration-- that'll virtually eliminate any decent midrange.

My preferred setup on a stock stroke 2JZ is 264 degree cams and something along the lines of a GT3582R or GT4088R with a small turbine AR. To really enjoy that engine on a track you want a reasonably linear power curve and usable boost by 3,500-4,000 revs.
 
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I have a gt4094r for it. As for HP it can all be changed with boost. When I gave my numbers that was peak, meaning the most I ever want to run out of it. Also I will be running 11 wide rears and 10 fronts I believe on wheel width
 
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I decided not to buy a FAB ford 9 so Im making my own.. here is pic
 
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Here are some brackets that are going to be made to hold the pumpkin in place

 
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impressive cad work!
 
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Thanks

Here are some pics (not mine) of more parts that will be used in the rear

 
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Hey everyone,
Just an update.... I decided instead of the mild steel Fab 9 rear housing I'm building the first Aluminum 9 housing with billet aluminum bearing carriers I will post pics ASAP!
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Well guys,
I was bored so here are the solid models of the billet bearing carriers! Hope you all like!
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Where are you going to get green billet AL.............
 


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