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Nate · 26-02-2005, 10:36 AM

the americans got the turbo in the protege sedan. most definately buy a half cut ... as dogo said it will make wiring soooooo much easier ... plus the familia is awesome car except for one minor detail ... people love to kill the gearboxes making the market value in the $1000 - $1500 mark, so a $2500 half cut suddenly becomes $1000 $1500 making it a cheap proposition. Also you can be a bit more sure of the engines condition and k's when you get a half cut and ocassionly extra aftermarket goodies like gauges, sturt braces etc etc etc ... i even saw one last week that had coilovers!!! The GTR engine is very tasty but unless you want the boasting facture of having it go with the GTX ... spend the money you save by buying the GTX on mods and you will have a car that is seriously quicker than the GTR engine anyway! good luck,

Nate

26-02-2005, 10:36 AM	#3
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170	the americans got the turbo in the protege sedan. most definately buy a half cut ... as dogo said it will make wiring soooooo much easier ... plus the familia is awesome car except for one minor detail ... people love to kill the gearboxes making the market value in the $1000 - $1500 mark, so a $2500 half cut suddenly becomes $1000 $1500 making it a cheap proposition. Also you can be a bit more sure of the engines condition and k's when you get a half cut and ocassionly extra aftermarket goodies like gauges, sturt braces etc etc etc ... i even saw one last week that had coilovers!!! The GTR engine is very tasty but unless you want the boasting facture of having it go with the GTX ... spend the money you save by buying the GTX on mods and you will have a car that is seriously quicker than the GTR engine anyway! good luck, Nate __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!