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1. california blue

Wednesday, 15 June 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / california blue

... agree more. He currently owns two 1964 Impalas: an original unrestored one as his daily driver, and this beauty, a lowrider with a mild kustom soul. Or is it the other way round? We’re gonna find out soon. Dylan grew up in Sacramento, ...
... Impala. Several times, the project came to a halt, most often for such side issues like getting a high school diploma or starting an own company… »A couple years ago, my brother Dustin and I created the California menswear brand ...

2. For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

Tuesday, 08 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

... the new 400 block there has been about 300 miles put on the car. ZERO air/fuel issues, ZERO detonation, ZERO hesitations or flat spots. The prior 305 block was producing low 500hp. The current 400 block is making just about 600hp. (Only ...
... kits for others wanting a V8 powered Porsche. While the original swap included a Z28 302 ci block that was increased to 305 ci, the current setup uses a Dart 400 block. The engine uses AFR heads (11.4:1 compression), Keith Black flat top hypereutectic ...

3. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

Saturday, 03 January 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

... In short, pointless.Consequently, we have decided to finish off the car and actually get it on the track for a limited shakedown and see what other issues we have to resolve. We then need to get a total of say 600 miles or so under our belt ...
... detailed work being done on the old clam to establish correct position for the tow hook and in the background calibration of the fuel tank ongoing.As you can see, it is currently all hands to the pump. We have been in discussions for so ...

4. Renegade Hybrids’ LSx Powered Cayman Sounds Amazing

Wednesday, 26 November 2014 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Renegade Hybrids’ LSx Powered Cayman Sounds Amazing

... to the balance of the car, or power management issues, or even reliability. The car remains unchanged, except for the throttle pedal, or in this case, “The balance pedal.” With greater ability to move the weight around on such a ...
... copied it directly from the Facebook posting. Cayman V8 first driving impressions… (Sorry for standing on ceremony but…) I have 20 years of performance driving experience, I currently hold two Chief Driving Instructor positions, ...

5. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

Friday, 07 November 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

... Zircotec manifolds. Still waiting on Zircotec where they had a quality check issue so a view from the other end. More waiting for Zircotec, more detail… Got to be as original as possible on ...
... details still not finished, bits of tape to come off but this shot will be repeated at the end, wherever/whenever that may be. Currently at T-1 after a few holds.I don’t think there is a much better view of an engine bay in the automotive world……? Speaking ...

6. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

Friday, 29 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

... of our fuel tanks undergoing a pressure test. Left overnight and they both passed with no issues. Next couple of shots show Colin checking over our restored exhaust manifolds, which in due course will undergo the Zircotec process, and generally ...
... on many fronts and we finally got there. Meanwhile, a further engine post today before we cut back to a bit of chassis detail. And currently the money shot. Seems a pity to hide all this under the bell housing. WARNING: Not as good ...

7. 1952 MG TD With A Subaru EJ22

Monday, 18 August 2014 Content / engineswapdepot.com / 1952 MG TD With A Subaru EJ22

... clutch was custom made by Bully Clutch in Canada. The issues caused by the smaller body didn’t stop there. Items that had to be modified were the gas pedal, clutch cable brackets, accelerator cable, and frame crossmember. Items that had ...
... Coach Works Model 52 body. It was sold and went through several owners before ending in the hands of the current owner. After a classic engine pushes a car over 250,000 miles, it is probably time to be rebuilt or replaced. Since the current ...

8. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

Tuesday, 06 August 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

... the detail, it turned out it was a real mess, and 8 years in a damp barn had taken their toll. The real issue has been whether to restore or continue its evolution and I eventually decided that I would continue its evolution seeing as how it ...
... 220 and again on his advice, he suggests a reduction to give us a top speed of about 190/195 which is what he gears his current race cars to, even at Le Mans. The gain, obviously, is in acceleration. Note still dry fitting the tanks as they ...

9. Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 4)

Wednesday, 20 March 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 4)

... before. Unfortunately this is my limit until I source some bigger injectors, as my current ones are out of puff, then I can screw some more boost into it. This won’t happen for some time though, I just want to enjoy driving the car again ...
... block-off plate didn’t leak. This pleased me! After troubleshooting a few areas to no avail (spark plugs, vacuum leaks), I decided to take it over to Protek to let them have a look at it. Thankfully the issues were very simple, all stemming ...

10. Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 1)

Sunday, 17 March 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: FMIC + more (pt 1)

... as my current one took up all the width between the chassis rails, so I had nowhere to run intercooler piping. I couldn’t resist an FJ20 glamour shot. With everything out of the way, I could do a very quick mockup of the intercooler. ...
... and how they position the motor in the bay, from what I can tell my engine sits a bit further forward than other FJ 1600′s, as some other people run this radiator and don’t have the clearance issues I have. After yet more research ...