Ralph Bossino

Being the first project I wanted to make it extra special so it would remain in the minds of those who follow it. Originally under the turbo option the car was to run 450whp. Seeing as the turbo option was so far ahead of the supercharger option, in terms of votes, that I decided I would work on a power increase. I purchased a brand new Laskey Racing block (capable of 700+hp or 45psi of boost). We are aiming for a power output of 700whp for this build, with a ’street’ setting of between 500 - 550whp.

Here is an image of the final car to be built:

The ‘donor’ car is a 2003 AP1 with 22,359 miles…

The car is in very good condition throughout, except for the front bumper which has minor damage due to scraping underneath. The block is being replaced with a brand new block as well as many other parts resulting in what will be an excellent final product.

Latest word from suppliers: The Tracy Sports body kit should be arriving either at the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
Once this arrives the engine will be taken out, the car will be completely stripped and sent off to the painters.

I am really looking forward to seeing the finished project and will constantly be updating the progress on the blog and on various sponsored forums so feel free to check back for updates.

For now some images of the ‘donor’ car:

I would like to thank our sponsors:

• RAW Racing
• Bulletproof Automotive
• South Florida Collision

Modification List

Exterior:

• Tracy Sports Wide Body Kit
• Bulletproof Automotive GT Titan 70mm Titanium Exhaust with Burnt Blue Tips
• First Moulding CF JGTC Mirrors
• APR Chrome Mirror Bases
• Top Secret Hood
• Top Secret R34 Skyline CF Rear Diffuser
• Top Secret CF Vortex Generators
• Top Secret Coilovers (Aragosta with Swift Springs Tuned by Smokey)
• Mugen Hard Top
• NRG CF Hood Dampners
• Endless 6 POT Mini Big Brake Kit
• Powdercoated Rear Caliper, Brake Pads & Rotors
• Custom molded body work with Audi QQI Ice Blue and black paint

Engine:

Laskey Racing Block

• Benson Sleeves
• Benson Balanced & Micropolished Crank
• CP Pistons & Rings
• Pauter Rods with OEM Bearings
• Fully blueprinted and assembled by Laskey Racing

RAW Racing Custom Turbo Kit – 650 to 700 whp

• Custom top mount manifold
• AEM EMS
• 2 x Walbro 255lph Fuel pumps
• 1200cc Injectors
• Custom fuel lines & fuel rail
• 4” Polished Intake & Intercooler Piping
• 3” Polished Downpipe
• Turbo: Yet to be decided on make and size (GT35 / 37 or similar)
• Battery Relocate kit to relocate to trunk
• Fuse Box relocated to front of engine bay

Built head

• Ferrea dual springs
• Ferrea titanium retainers
• Ferrea spring seat locators

Differential

• Cryogenically Treated Rear
• Fully built and reinforced housing
• New bearings, seals and hardware

Clutch

• Competition Ironman clutch (or similar)
• Competition lightened flywheel

Other

• Koyo Radiator
• Flex-A-Lite Fans
• Mugen Thermostat
• Mugen Fanswitch
• Custom Powdercoated Valve Cover (Black & Blue)
• Powdercoated Radiator Mounts (Black)
• Custom AC lines
• High Flow Catalytic Converter

Interior:

• Bride GIAS Gradiation Seats
• Bride Seat Rails
• S2X CF Shift Knob
• Reupholstered Trunk
• Alpine SPX 17 REF
• Alpine PDX 2.150
• Head Unit: Top of the Range
• Radio door and interior inserts painted to match the blue of the car

Wheels:

• Work Emotion CR Kai – White (18 x 9.5”)