new addition plus the already resident

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:08 am

Updates:
taken auto gearbox out of the car and engine is ready to take out this sat.
also gained an adapter plate compliments of Guy.

still need:
rear diff 3.7
dual core radiator
beefed up pressure plate, clutch plate and machined flywheel

cheers

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:39 am

dam i just chucked out a 3.7 diff (was still in WackyBug when the scrap guys picked it up).
Ah well they are a dime a dozen, somebody will have one around.
AutoClutch is the place to go for the beefed pressure plate.

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:05 pm

hope they are open saturdays
dam bout the diff, think guy has one lying around somewhere
cheers

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:39 pm

I do have a spare diff, only thing is im not sure if i'll need it to use in the brumby. When i do the conversion on the brumby, i put in the L box, the L shaft, do i keep the brumby's diff if its the same ratio as the box or do i need to use a L one?

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:17 pm

nah MY and L rear diffs are same-same.

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:55 pm

ok so i might snap up that one guy next time im around.
pulled engine out today, high pressure cleaned the new EJ, engine bay and manual gearbox.
next thing to do is take out the 2" lift and put the 4" lift in.
i keep forgetting to take a camera for snaps but def will next time.

phillatdarwin · Post by **phillatdarwin** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:34 pm

what are u doing with the lift kit can i buy it if u are selling it

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:32 pm

yup phil would be selling it asap, i will pm you details, should be getting it off this week sometime

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:38 am

so installing the mighty 4" lift kit now and haven't had a lot of time so haven't been able to knock it on the head yet but know exactly what to do now that i have had a good look at it. One of the holes up front needs re threading which is a bit of a pain but i guess that happens with old cars. should hopefully have it done by this weekend though.

couple of pics and you can see some of the blocks. She looks sad up on the stands fully naked, haha

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:16 am

the heart replacement

the change from auto to manual

rear with 4" lift

whole car lifted(not engine in)

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:04 am

looking good mate. Happy to see it going smooth:) maybe we can take the cars for a spine next year when i get back:D

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:27 pm

definetly a spin/offroad trip is on the cards as soon as she's going

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:25 pm

Hey mate,

Hows the car going? any progress?

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:29 pm

hey, hope your having a good time!
engine should be going in this weekend pending on getting the pressure plate back! how exciting!
then i just need some wiring and we are cracking.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:12 pm

Sounds good, hope its running soon. Hey fix your pics up they are all broken!

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:35 am

yeah she is coming along, pics fixed. Thanks for that i didnt even realise

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:03 am

project has been a tiny bit stagnent over the past 3 months as i have been away all of jan and half of feb, low on funds etc.
but tomorrow night the engine is going back in for the final time, got my new manual cluster ready to go in and got the ecu/loom off subarino yesterday.
so hopefully i can have this bad boy on the road either this weekend or maybe next if all goes well and just waiting on some slim fans off ebay to get to me and i'm sticking with the old radiator for now since i cannot afford the new one.
If i have a 10" and 12" fan in there with the old radiator it is possible to make it down to dunsborough and places alike, just not too much 4wding right?
and also if anyone is keen to have a look at a conversion or help out(as this is my first time) feel free to drop me a line as all advice/help on connecting all the engine parts together would be greatly appreciated. will post some more pics soon.
cheers

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:24 am

yeah i drove my car on the stock L rad for a month, not every day nor did any 4wd with the stock rad as it would most prob get hot. It was ok but had a 10 and 12 fan on constantly:) I'll try and come and give you a hand but not 100% sure.

red_rocket · Post by **red_rocket** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:01 pm

yeah if you can tonight, give me a buzz. cheers

Post by **Alex** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:21 pm

when are you putting the motor in? mite be able to come give you a hand.

alex