# Shreks boosted GSR Build

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [July 13, 2007, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325 "2007-07-13T13:01:27Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [August 31, 2007, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/141 "2007-08-31T10:20:15Z")

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[quote=“Toda Party,post:140,topic:32325"”]

^^ u can do mine for me as well

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Any time, Im a pro at it now!

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 2, 2007, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/142 "2007-09-02T14:22:06Z")

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New ball joint pressed in. I had to go down to AutoZone rent the press for 106.00. I pressed them in, in the parking lot then got my money back.  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100001.jpg?t=1188766648](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100001.jpg?t=1188766648)  
I replaced the stock screws with Hex head bolts.  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100002.jpg?t=1188766681](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100002.jpg?t=1188766681)  
Ready to go on  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100006.jpg?t=1188766706](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100006.jpg?t=1188766706)

![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100007.jpg?t=1188766735](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100007.jpg?t=1188766735)  
-2AN to 1/8NPT fitting I been waiting for all week.  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100003.jpg?t=1188766769](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100003.jpg?t=1188766769)  
Finally after 2 trips to NAPA I figured out what size Alternator belt I needed. 28.5" A stock GSR call out a 30"  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100004.jpg?t=1188766813](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100004.jpg?t=1188766813)  
Got the intake manifold back on  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100010.jpg?t=1188766957](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100010.jpg?t=1188766957)  
Fenders  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100011.jpg?t=1188766873](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100011.jpg?t=1188766873)  
Time to rotate the 20’s  
 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100012.jpg?t=1188766986](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/build100012.jpg?t=1188766986)

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### Author: ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/143 "2007-09-06T10:11:29Z")

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it would of been nice if you powder coated the spindle arm when u had it all disassembled. but looking good

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### Author: ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/144 "2007-09-06T10:27:15Z")

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lookin good man, iv been watching this thread and things look like they are going good. do you still have the rear disc that i sold you? i would imagine its the last thing your going to do.

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### Author: ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/145 "2007-09-06T11:55:32Z")

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the vacuum box looks out of place and not necessary but everything else looks good.

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/146 "2007-09-06T12:50:17Z")

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[quote=“SilverGT,post:143,topic:32325"”]

it would of been nice if you powder coated the spindle arm when u had it all disassembled. but looking good

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I thought about it. Its crunch time…sorta

[quote=“bobbyg1243,post:144,topic:32325"”]

lookin good man, iv been watching this thread and things look like they are going good. do you still have the rear disc that i sold you? i would imagine its the last thing your going to do.

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Its last for right now. I’ll clean them up over winter and get them ready for spring!

[quote=“layzie,post:145,topic:32325"”]

the vacuum box looks out of place and not necessary but everything else looks good.

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It was the first turbo thing I bought. I know so much more then I did then and still have a ways to go.

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### Author: ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/147 "2007-09-06T18:00:09Z")

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well i meant with the manifold you have plenty of ports. that victor x has alot of ports that makes it nice.

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### Author: ![Estorvito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/estorvito/32/7234_2.png) [@Estorvito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Estorvito)
#### Post date: [September 6, 2007, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/148 "2007-09-06T18:04:38Z")

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[quote=“layzie,post:147,topic:32325"”]

well i meant with the manifold you have plenty of ports. that victor x has alot of ports that makes it nice.

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word^^^.

Looks good Shrek

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2007, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/149 "2007-09-07T04:50:06Z")

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[quote=“layzie,post:147,topic:32325"”]

well i meant with the manifold you have plenty of ports. that victor x has alot of ports that makes it nice.

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Yea I had to buy plugs for a few of them. Could have went that way easy you’re right. Would have been cleaner too. Next time

[quote=“Estorvito,post:148,topic:32325"”]

word^^^.

Looks good Shrek

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Thanks! Still waiting for pics of your beast!

New parts

Seals are done and perfect…

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2007, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/150 "2007-09-14T13:50:46Z")

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Things left to do:

Mount oil cooler  
Mount oil filter  
Install radiator  
Install down pipe  
Buy a muffler/ extra O2 bung for wideband  
Weld bung to down pipe  
Install/ weld up exhaust  
Get charge pipe to fit  
Buy two gauge pods  
Install boost/ oil pressure gauges  
Add fluids  
Check for oil pressure  
Install plugs  
start  
get tuned

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### Author: ![Goldenboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c2a13f/32.png) [@Goldenboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Goldenboy)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2007, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/151 "2007-09-15T07:36:12Z")

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When do you think this will be drivable? Before this winter?

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### Author: ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2007, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/152 "2007-09-15T07:49:22Z")

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Looks good, but not digging the red brake booster.

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### Author: ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/153 "2007-09-15T19:09:05Z")

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[quote=“Shrek,post:142,topic:32325"”]

-2AN to 1/8NPT fitting I been waiting for all week.

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is that a flare -2an to a reg. 1/8 npt ??? if so where did you get it??

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2007, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/154 "2007-09-16T11:37:18Z")

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[quote=“Goldenboy,post:151,topic:32325"”]

When do you think this will be drivable? Before this winter?

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I dont know, Im trying

[quote=“justa4door,post:153,topic:32325"”]

is that a flare -2an to a reg. 1/8 npt ??? if so where did you get it??

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### Author: ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2007, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/155 "2007-09-18T14:12:15Z")

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Just ordered: 3" Vibrant Performance Flat Black Muffler  
 ![http://www.transpeedsf.com/sitebuilder/images/vibrant-600x243.jpg](http://www.transpeedsf.com/sitebuilder/images/vibrant-600x243.jpg)

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### Author: ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2007, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/156 "2007-09-18T19:09:45Z")

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Looks like the Apexi Noir muffler. I just ordered that catback for my car. Sneaky look FTW.

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### Author: ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2007, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/157 "2007-09-18T21:14:15Z")

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looking good shrek…did you ever figure out what youre going to do about the tune?

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### Author: ![Radyjr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/radyjr/32/5092_2.png) [@Radyjr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Radyjr)
#### Post date: [September 25, 2007, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/158 "2007-09-25T18:15:04Z")

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I love the build up keep up the good work, keep us all updated

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### Author: ![Toda\_Party](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/toda_party/32/7354_2.png) [@Toda\_Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toda_Party)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2008, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/159 "2008-01-30T06:18:20Z")

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mine should be done this spring as well

aww twins!

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### Author: ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [January 30, 2008, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shreks-boosted-gsr-build/32325/160 "2008-01-30T06:19:21Z")

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yeah what ever happened to this build?

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