Popular Post shizzl Posted September 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 Engine and box is mounted. Does need to come back out so I can chop off the factory mounts, thump in some clearance for the fork and slave 10mm if that. And remove the reverse switch. And believe it or not, the hunter gearbox mount bolts directly to the rx7 box. No mods at all on the gearbox crossmember or mount. Dafuq..??? Rx7 radiator practically bolts directly to the hunter bolt holes too. Just need to cut 100mm of the shifter hole out and spin it round.. Too easy. I would like to space the crossmember down 10mm to see if it gives enough clearance for the slave, and a slightly better yoke angle. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted September 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 Needs to slight left a little, but I need to remove the reverse switch. It's not needed on the hunter anyway, no reverse lights 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted October 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2020 Page 4, shame... Haven't done much lately due to working on the stockcar to get that ready for opening night... Didnt happen cos the headgasket let go. So back on this today. Got the engine and box fully mounted. Headers bolted up, carb on. Stock accelerator cable will work. Wiring is all in the same locations. Radiator is bolted up to the hunter mounting points, oil cooler mounted. Just need shorter oil lines. Only fab work left is the new driveshaft, and slightly mod the headers to get it away from the steering box a bit more. Cut the shifter hole 50mm back.. Then pull the lot out to rebuild and clean it all up. Will run a howe/quartermaster release bearing to do away with the fork and slave.. Saves smashing the bulkhead for clearance. Tons of room in there for activities. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shizzl Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Started making up my headers today... Picked up a flange plate from m&m racing.. A 2" mandrel multi and a 2 1/2" multi from tbl... Got a 18" resonator, dumpy and flexi on its way... This header is 1.5hr in the making... Most of that was just head scratching to clear the pitman arm on full lock. Stoked with it so far. Gotta pick up a 2 into 1 collector today to finish it off. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Ooooooh pretty parts have arrived Nice new alloy radiator and thermo fan.. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted March 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2021 Radiator mounted, dummy fitting oil cooler.. Oil cooler is wider than the radiator so is a bit of a pig, not alot of options to mount this 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted April 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2021 Driveshaft has been made and installed. Still need a driveshaft hoop to complete this task though. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted June 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2021 Hoist.... Engage Finally got the hoist up and running, built a tyre rack. Looked under the car, she is mint as under there, not a hint of rust.. 50 years of British oil leaks did its trick 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted July 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2021 Meet hunter #2.. This is the replacement to the RS legacy I had.. This o e is going to receive a cage, race seats, the 12a bridgey and other goodies.. The motor in this is a stock twin carb motor, that will go into the green hunter.. That'll complete the og hunter and get it usable again. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 The seats are immaculate in this car.. Its a shame to sell them and put race seats in it.. But oh well, skids If anyone is after a full set of matching seats, front and rear, door cards, door tops and under dash pad, I'll flick them up on trademe. Reclining High back super seats. Pic for you @cletus 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted July 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2021 And for shits n gigs, quad race seats 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted July 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2021 Sooooo... With this 2nd hunter I have kind of decided that I'd like to try a 2 door conversion on it. I have a spare shell to Puck up to do a test on it, prior to cutting into this one. If I can pull of a 100mm door extension, I will also bang on some escort bubble arches.. No yes I know the hunter is boxer than a mk1, but I don't care.. I sat some bubble arches on as a test and I think she'll look just right with some 13x9 superlights. Also, my digital dash is on its way from Oz. Let me know your thoughts 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shizzl Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 This is basically what the result would be, bit with huge guards and wide wheels 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted September 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2021 I'm just gonna leave this here........ New intake day.. IDA for max brap. Found that all 3 of the ignition modules I have are duds... Great I found a xf Falcon one I had lying around from the stockcar, wired that up to the leading circuit.. Got sparkles on the leading plugs.. So will need to source a 2nd module now. So if any of you good folk happen to have any 4 pin ignition modules I would be keen to trade chats. And In other news for the red car, I have obtained a few parts for this build. Originally picked up a 1.6 zetec for it, however not being able to source a T9 box I have dissolved that idea in exchanged for a better set up.. Was originally planning on another 12a build, but flat peakers expect too much for junk parts, so I'll keep the mint housings as spares for the greeny. I will start a separate build thread for the red car I think as its taking a very different path than the green machine. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted September 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2021 Picture less update... But had the dizzy and modules off to a sparky who is only 2 doors down from the shop, he checked it over and gave the all clear to 2 out of 3 modules.. Chucked the dizzy in with some eyeball timing, some crude wiring with jumper cables etc, tipped in some fuel.. A few cranks and it popped into life.. Had it pulsing away for about 30seconds before shutting it down. Then virtual high5 fist pump pat on the back dealio, then started going through the hunter wiring. Made a new dizzy loom. Ran the gauge wires to the sensors. Only need to connect an Acc power source to the coils, reroute the alt wires and make up a new starter cable. Have ordered the rest of my exhaust components and a driveshaft hoop. All gaskets for the water pump, carb manifold and exhaust. Need a ton of P clips for the fuel line so I can finish that side of it off. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shizzl Posted September 16, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 I'm just going to put this here 18 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 Started running the fuel line up with P clips, fuel pump is mounted (only tek screwed at the moment) Floor bulkhead is drilled and grommeted ready for cabling. Have some nice plugs coming so that I can bin the butt connectors. Also got the s1 rx7 speedo cable to work with the hunter speedo unit.. Mega bonus. Also glued on the water pump and housing. Bottom rad hose is sorted, just need to sort the upper, plus the heater hoses. Plan from here is to now pull the motor and box. Clean and detail the motor, fill the box with oily stuff. Button up all of the engine bay wiring with decent connectors. Also fit the driveshaft hoop too. So close 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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