I'll post pics of the new ride when it gets to the shop.........
But after chatting with the wife, sleeping on it and then lookin at the coooool chop top pics here's what I'm thinkin.
*Get it workin*
- Gonna get it here and check it over throughly before I open my mouth and insert my foot.
- Swap in engine from original project and 5 spd I have here
- Other repairs as needed. (like 4 tires the same size), make it safe to drive.
*Base line performance tests*
- 0 to 50km (sec)
- 1/4 mile
- gas mileage
*Stage One* Basic Bolt ons
(Stuff anyone can do!)
- Turbo muffler installed on stock exhaust with adapter (DIY)
- 1" TBI Spacer
- Low restriction Aircleaner/Filter
- Underdrive crank pulley
*Re test as above*
*Stage Two* Minor sublet/Mechanical skill
(Stuff for the Basic Backyard mechanic)
- Header
- 2 1/8 Exhaust with Turbo style muffler
- 2" TBI Spacer
- Retarded cam pulley (approx 6 degrees)
*Re test as above*
*Stage Three* Internal, engine build up
(Stuff for the Good Backyard mechanic)
- Switch to "do it yerself engine"
- 226/395 camshaft, no retard on cam gear
- Other accessories as above
*Re test as above*
*Stage Four*
- Clean up body work (functional and tolerable not show)
- Add fender flares (to hide rear wheel arch rust)
- Flexible plastic front airdam with aluminum strap reinforcements (they bend back into place!)
- Cold Air induction scoop. With block off plate for Alberta winters
- DIY paint job (repaint Black) and Zukiworld Windshield decal
- Tint windows
*Stage Five*
- Swap 5.12 gears for stock 5.38 gears
- Custom wheels, slightly wider track (fill the flares)
- 205-60-15 tires (same effective gearing as stock w 5.38's), lowers 1.5" approx
- Lowered another 3-3.5" by modifiying springs
- KYB gas shocks all around
- DIY front and rear sway bar system
- Skid plates, engine, tranny, tank
Not as radical as I wanted to do but...
Lets me test all the bits I've been working on.......
I can justify as daily driver.......
Still can go trail runnin.....
Cool lookin Shop Truck for my business.....
Total lowering about 3.5- 4" around 8" to the rocker panel
HP, I'll find out for sure, but guess around a 100hp
Want to keep weight pretty close to stock
What do ya think guys?
Zag