Jase Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 ok got practically given a tube frame car, b1600 diff to five stud tein coilovers front s4 or 5 stubs and hubs, had an rx3 body on it , dropping spare wagon shell over the top lengthening 4 link 100mm moving rear wheel arches forward 100mm and adding 100mm in the middle thinking of dirt drags and such events, have spare 3.8 so likely be anchor powered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 some pics lay your ideas giz a churboe for it, methanol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Methanol would be a must for sure. So its just a tube frame and the rx shell is no longer on it? I say tub the wagon shell for sure. (so you dont have to do it later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Looks Ok, has it ever been down the strip? will be yawn as with an anchor in it. Need forced induction + meth for extra fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 yeah just rolling frame essentially, have a spare wagon to play with, was just gona get a sabre saw and my mig and go for broke after some careful measurements of course, was counting on 4.8 diff 33-35" rear tires and some narrow front runners, 3.8v6 with a turbo or blower and an auto to get it moving, alot of the bars are alloy so will get some chromoly links sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 don't think so diddy needs finishing, anchor may well be yawn but an ecotec anchor are good for 300kw on stock internals, idea is to just get it driveable for dirt drags but consult a strip techie along the way to run it down the quarter one day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Flag dirt drags as soon as it goes take it to the strip, do some test days you will learn a shit load about setting it up. If your going to do this build the car to a class or it will be a useless paper weight. Order a NZDRA rule book asap if they have any left, the rules can be quite tight in some regards. Stall converter would be a high priority for the auto, loading up a factory stall on the line is no fun, also look into rangi mods shift kitting the auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I have a copy of the rule book floating around somewhere. If you want to get serious about putting it on the strip I can lend it to ya. Also agree with the high stall convertor. Been a god send in our drag car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 that'd be mean man, stall was an idea floating around, don't know whether to shorten wagon body or lengthen 4 link a little 200mm ish to get all wheel arches to line up should be a laugh either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Will hunt it down tonight if I remember. Surely it would be more work to shorten the wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombsquad Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 haha this looks oddly familiar, had a few more panels on it when i saw it last though Frame has some sketchy as shit welds going on, will need a clean up but should be sweet with the time and effort put in. What kind of wagon body are you thinking of? (sorry if i missed it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 If you're gonna run a commonwhore motor, you must at least fit a pair of sc14's, with a 600cfm holley feeding each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 i think coupling two 3.8s together may be key to success, use t700r and do some skids, how would i ensure they run together as one, just line up tdc's and go? as the crankshafts will be locked together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R100 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 i think coupling two 3.8s together may be key to success,use t700r and do some skids, how would i ensure they run together as one, just line up tdc's and go? as the crankshafts will be locked together? Run them 180 degrees out from each other. Would be good to get all the cyliders firing independantly for the maximum sweetness sound. I dont really know how to do that but trial and error you ill sort it. Couple the engines together with a spline that allows a bit of slip. Mount both engines together really solid as if its one big V12. Not sure if using a drive shaft CV is a good idea ? how fast are they rated to spin at ? Probly doesnt matter as the 3800 dont really rev that hard. Maybe put a balance tube from one intake to the other to help with throttle alignment ? I duno ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombsquad Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 talk to the dude who joined the two valiant 6s together in that dx wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 wheres the vid of that i can't find it on youtube was running jag v12 dizzy and shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheCreator Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 cant find the vid eather, but thats going to be a mean drag car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I hear the 3.8s don't have the strongest crank noses so dunno if putting them together that way is a good idea. maybe side by side ala tractor puller stz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombsquad Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 maybe side by side ala 6 foot wide engine bay and god knows what kind of gearbox/no room for the driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-e Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 definition of rofl logic: need power? add more buick V6's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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