Recent content by SublimeDusterSK

i have scrapped the blow through carb idea and sticking with EFI. there have been several projects that put this on the back burner over the last few years. here are some recent updates. modified 1JZGTE intake plenum and 80mm throttle body.

The projects and chores never stop around here. Toom a long break from the car. Fugured its about time to make some progress. The latest is, I plan on going with a Mighty Demon blow through 4 barrel carburetor. no more fuel injection. to keep things simple and less expensive. I had to...

The trans cross member is done. the exhaust and everything clears perfectly. its kinda ugly but it should do its job. i don't have a shop, just a garage with minimal tools, no jigs or a Fab table.

the intercooler piping isn't as easy as it looks, my goal is to have as little soft joints as possible. almost done then off to the next piece of this puzzle...

@ 383Duster I do this as a challenge to my skills. plus i don't follow the herd either. i have 4 engine swaps going all in the past 4 years. My 610 was wanting turbo too. but i was thinking more like VW TDI. the $5000 price tag for the complete TDI swap wasn't too appealing. though, it would...

Been working some late nights, making some progress. so far trans cross member is half completed, the exhaust is pretty much done, i just need a 3 inch turn down. running 3' straight through. clutch master and slave are installed. i have a few more things to do until the clutch master push rod...

just picked up a 3 inch outlet and down pipe. it fits like it was made for the car! installed a turbo oil line kit steel braided lines too.

After thinking over a few things, i figured it would be best to sell my 74 Datsun 610 so that i can fund my Duster to running near condition. I just picked up a ton of parts from Aaron at Driftmotion. I really have to give this guy some props. he went way out of his way to help me. So far i got...

The Duster has been sitting collecting dust, but my reasons are the kids cars are a higher priority. i have 3 sons that are at or near the driving age and all have project cars that we are building. the duster is at a point that i need to sink a few more $'s in but i need to finish my 61 jeep VW...

the trans can either be a w58, good for < 275hp. the R154 trans should hold 500HP. both are 5speeds. the compatibility to a chevy nova, you will have to do your homework. there are two sump choices for the oil pan front and center sump.

as requested... here is the link to my new daily driver 79 Rabbit Diesel project.... http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5209993-My-new-79-Rabbit-Diesel-project

well the 7MGTE is all assembled and in place. now it is time to coast for a while... i had to make room in the garage for my 79 Rabbit's 1.9 Diesel swap. this lame *** $4.00 a gallon has me pissed off. though it wont be so bad when my rabbit is sipping fuel at 50 MPG! 50mpg car for under $3000...

well so far the pay cut has really taken its toll here, though i am slowly continuing to see this project through. even if it now takes years, like i am anticipating.... i just got the pistons and bearings in. so now the rotating assembly is coming together.

well i hate to bring bad news there. this engine did dyno at 430hp to the tires in the last car it was in. not too bad for a 3.0 liter. it is most likely far superior to your engine H.P./C.I.... so what size engine are you playing with? :toothy10:

Thanks! its good to hear. its sure helps with the motivation.