Yeah Orphan it's fantastic, huge scale destruction! But I've finished it now and haven't got any time left for gaming! ]]> Mettler 2009-06-30T21:19:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4873905#4873905 The buggy turned out very nice! you will have to make some videos of it to share around :PLol you nerd met, is the game any good I remember playing the original back in the old days. Lol you nerd met, is the game any good? I remember playing the original back in the old days. ]]> Orphan 2009-06-29T06:45:08-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4873751#4873751 Wicked! I've been playing a lot of Red Faction: Guerilla, a new game that's come out recently set on mars, and your buggy seems just like the awesome offroad 4x4 buggies in the game! Mettler 2009-06-29T04:10:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4871973#4871973 Here's some photos of the car with body panels on it. Still havent tested it in the Desert but have blasted it around the block a few times - gets up to 100mph real quick on the street ! -Kurt -Kurt

]]> kscherbaum 2009-06-28T09:56:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4783522#4783522 for a few years now guys on the titan forum have wanted to do ITBs, as soon as I read it on the 1st pages I thought to myself u must be abbreviating for something else that I don't know what it is... then I keep reading/scrolling and see the pix... DAMM nice job, as for mid 12's one of the titan forum members does 12.9 NA with WAY less than this in his titan this thing should do 11s or better imo WAY lighter much more aerodynamic just all around a better platform to do better in the 1320 far as I'm concerned. I would LOVE to see times on this and u'll more than likely have quite a few of the qualifications to run as is it IS a rollcage aready and I'm sure it will also have a multipoint harness and u probably run a helmet all the time.. I have a lifted 4wd so I'm not TOO too versed on what all is needed for cranking at the track but I'm familiar with some of it. I plan on taking my titan down the track after my headers and stuff, probably get some JWT cams as wellI recommend looking to uprev experienced tuners to compare notes on what is regular and hot timing for the VK56 I'd definitely like to see this thing doing over 400tq on pump gas which imo is probably still a conservative tune. really looking forward to vids, please join the titan forums and post up some info of ur bug there. it's just too awesome to not be there. someone posted a link to here from one of them is how I got here :Danywho, awesome rig u built and friggen to all the custom headaches I mean work u put in just doing simpler stuff is a hectic deal for most building on a running platform... to change and build from scratch just about everything is retarded in a good way :D it's beyond sick it's disgusting..as for putting turbo on relentless getting 475whp on a titan rolling 22"s... this is an STS turbo on around 5psi, so no custom turbo mani and the turbo is on the primary exhaust pipe just before the muffler iirc, it has no headers and I don't think it even had exhaust, they went to like 7psi hit over 500whp, then went to like 9psi and had some tuning problems or something and bent a rod around 525-550whp iirc... they're supposed to be releasing a kit that'll run around 4-4 1/2lbs boost to the public something I'd enjoy if I can use it offroad and not have issues, I could always limp home outta boost if I had a problem I suppose anyway, don't wanna go TOO OT, but +1 on turbo is my vote, something like an STS can be used with aftermarket headers in a regular app, but for u I'm sure u'd have no problem making a turbo exhaust mani lol.http://www.youtube.com/watchv...ex=48 Modified by HawaiianBassHead at 12:01 AM 5/27/2009 I recommend looking to uprev experienced tuners to compare notes on what is regular and hot timing for the VK56 I'd definitely like to see this thing doing over 400tq on pump gas which imo is probably still a conservative tune. really looking forward to vids, please join the titan forums and post up some info of ur bug there. it's just too awesome to not be there. someone posted a link to here from one of them is how I got here :D

anywho, awesome rig u built and friggen to all the custom headaches I mean work u put in just doing simpler stuff is a hectic deal for most building on a running platform... to change and build from scratch just about everything is retarded in a good way :D it's beyond sick it's disgusting..

as for putting turbo on relentless getting 475whp on a titan rolling 22"s... this is an STS turbo on around 5psi, so no custom turbo mani and the turbo is on the primary exhaust pipe just before the muffler iirc, it has no headers and I don't think it even had exhaust, they went to like 7psi hit over 500whp, then went to like 9psi and had some tuning problems or something and bent a rod around 525-550whp iirc... they're supposed to be releasing a kit that'll run around 4-4 1/2lbs boost to the public something I'd enjoy if I can use it offroad and not have issues, I could always limp home outta boost if I had a problem I suppose anyway, don't wanna go TOO OT, but +1 on turbo is my vote, something like an STS can be used with aftermarket headers in a regular app, but for u I'm sure u'd have no problem making a turbo exhaust mani lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ex=48

Modified by HawaiianBassHead at 12:01 AM 5/27/2009 ]]> HawaiianBassHead 2009-05-26T23:51:56-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4776931#4776931 The link only works intermittently... Go to You Tube and search VK56 Buggy, that will get you there.-Kurt -Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-05-24T09:36:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4684973#4684973 We machined a driver that bolts to the Cam and can only be clocked one way at the end of the VH Cam Sensor ( just like the factory unit ) Jim Wolf drew it up and machined it, you can order them through JWT along with the Cam cover and slotted spacer.Here's the You Tube link to the dyno run as well.http://www.youtube.com/watchv=md-hzgUrX-s-Kurt Here's the You Tube link to the dyno run as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md-hzgUrX-s
-Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-04-20T18:32:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4684452#4684452 Quote, originally posted by Carl H how is the cas being drivenis there a driving dog on the cam from factory or did you guys machine one into itditto Quote, originally posted by Carl H raquo;how is the cas being driven?
is there a driving dog on the cam from factory or did you guys machine one into it?

ditto ]]> XJared 2009-04-20T15:41:36-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4682994#4682994 how is the cas being drivenis there a driving dog on the cam from factory or did you guys machine one into it is there a driving dog on the cam from factory or did you guys machine one into it? ]]> Carl H 2009-04-20T05:34:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4682163#4682163 Here ya go... We made a flat cam cover out of 3/8" 6061 Aluminum, and a slotted spacer for timing adjustment.-Kurt Modified by kscherbaum at 6:24 PM 4/20/2009

-Kurt

Modified by kscherbaum at 6:24 PM 4/20/2009 ]]> kscherbaum 2009-04-19T20:53:00-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4681720#4681720 Any pics of the VH45 cam sensor and how you mounted it on the VK XJared 2009-04-19T18:39:41-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4679207#4679207 Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum Thanks for the compliments - I have a number of good friends that all pitched in and helped, couldnt have done it on my own ! In case anyone is wondering, we ended up hijacking a Cam Sensor off of a VH45 and adapted it to the VK56 and it works real good ! Try this link - Video quality isnt real good but it's the Audio that counts !http://www.jimwolftechnology.c...no.qt-KurtWell, I now know whats going in the S14 when it gets put back together. That is AWESOME sir, I'm applauding you right now. Can't wait to see some video in the desert! Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum raquo;Thanks for the compliments - I have a number of good friends that all pitched in and helped, couldnt have done it on my own ! In case anyone is wondering, we ended up hijacking a Cam Sensor off of a VH45 and adapted it to the VK56 and it works real good ! Try this link - Video quality isnt real good but it's the Audio that counts !

http://www.jimwolftechnology.c...no.qt

-Kurt

Well, I now know whats going in the S14 when it gets put back together. That is AWESOME sir, I'm applauding you right now. Can't wait to see some video in the desert! ]]> SuperHatch 2009-04-18T16:40:15-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4679041#4679041 Thanks for the compliments - I have a number of good friends that all pitched in and helped, couldnt have done it on my own ! In case anyone is wondering, we ended up hijacking a Cam Sensor off of a VH45 and adapted it to the VK56 and it works real good ! Try this link - Video quality isnt real good but it's the Audio that counts !http://www.jimwolftechnology.c...no.qt-Kurt http://www.jimwolftechnology.c...no.qt

-Kurt
]]> kscherbaum 2009-04-18T14:56:04-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4678467#4678467 Your level of work is some of the highest I have ever seen, so hats off to you!Very impressive dyno numbers, did you happen to get any video of the runs Very impressive dyno numbers, did you happen to get any video of the runs
? ]]> 1WheelWonder 2009-04-18T10:12:35-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4678244#4678244 Dyno day went very well at JWT ! Remember - Stock Motor w/40,000 miles on it, JWT C-8 Cams, JWT Springs, Extrudabody ITB's, Exhaust... 401hp to the ground ! We figure 480 at the crank with the parasitic loss through the brand new 5 Spd Transaxle, CV's etc... Torque came in at 380ft lbs at the wheels ( 450-460 at the crank ) It revved well right up to the 7200rpm rev limiter ! This is on pump gas with some pretty conservative timing and AF Ratios ! We still have some minor tweaking to do with timing but I'm very happy with the results ! The next step would be to put some compression into it with some race gas... or... At lunch we were talking about how easy it would be to hang a couple turbos off of it... HMMMMMM..... I want to thank Clark Steppler, Jim Wolf and the rest of the gang at JWT for all of their help and hard work that went into the development of this project ! Well done ! -Kurti]Modified by kscherbaum at 8:35 AM 4/18/2009Modified by kscherbaum at 8:54 AM 4/18/2009 Modified by kscherbaum at 9:33 AM 4/18/2009

-Kurt

i]Modified by kscherbaum at 8:35 AM 4/18/2009

Modified by kscherbaum at 8:54 AM 4/18/2009

Modified by kscherbaum at 9:33 AM 4/18/2009 ]]> kscherbaum 2009-04-18T08:24:36-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4608509#4608509 buddy of mine at the shop just sent me a link to this and im just blown away, holy s*** man amazing work! that plenum looks INSANE! MeanGreenS13 2009-03-26T03:47:22-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4588382#4588382 Looks AWESOME Kurt! Can't wait for the vids/dyno. float_6969 2009-03-19T19:37:46-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4588362#4588362 Thank you very much ! I appreciate all of the compliments - the compliments gave me the extra charge to finish this year long project ! -Kurt
-Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-03-19T19:31:02-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4588169#4588169 No matter what forum I see this on, it is just as beautiful!! QShip 2009-03-19T18:30:13-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4581879#4581879 That is a beautiful work of art!I can't wait for the dyno and video! I can't wait for the dyno and video! ]]> Reaction Racing 2009-03-17T20:02:13-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4581844#4581844 OHV only unless you put fenders on them as well as turn signals, etc... You would also have to register it as an experimental vehicle which can be a pain.-Kurt -Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-03-17T19:52:37-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4578589#4578589 Oh jeebus.Make me want to build a Baja buggy for myself. What are the rules for those for public road use in CA Or are they OHVs only
Make me want to build a Baja buggy for myself. What are the rules for those for public road use in CA? Or are they OHVs only? ]]> PanzerAce 2009-03-16T22:08:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4578389#4578389 It's all together and ready for the dyno. Here's one of the latest photos. I will post video and dyno results as soon as I have them. -Kurt -Kurt
]]> kscherbaum 2009-03-16T20:24:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4573364#4573364 Anymore updates on this projectThat is one awesome buggy! That is one awesome buggy! ]]> Reaction Racing 2009-03-15T11:27:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4500181#4500181 Thank you ! I will post a video once it's done - I'm about two weeks away from being 100% done ! Kurt Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-02-22T18:45:48-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4500176#4500176 JWT N-8 Cam ( Clark Steppler designed ) Custom Lobe Centers designed into the Cams... JWT Springs and Shims as well.Kurt Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2009-02-22T18:44:35-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4500172#4500172 Custom made Transaxle Adapter, Custom Flywheel & Clutch setup as well. Made by Kennedy Engineering here in California. Transaxle adapter, Flywheel, Clutch, Pressure Plate & T.O. Bearing $1,300.00 US.Kurt. Kurt. ]]> kscherbaum 2009-02-22T18:42:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4467541#4467541 Unbelievably sick setup! Me and my flatmate are hell jealous! :p Mettler 2009-02-13T06:18:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4466935#4466935 I hope you dont mind me asking. But, I was wondering did you get the flywheel and adaptor made up specially, or did they come with the transaxle How much did they cost How much did they cost?
]]> dieseldave 2009-02-12T22:08:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4335336#4335336 nice detail on the ram horn intake...gives me ideas for future exhaust configurations. Carl H 2009-01-03T11:46:18-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4335278#4335278 You do unbelievable work. Very nice. ]]> sbird1 2009-01-03T11:15:59-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4334999#4334999 Intake system is done except for a couple of stabilizer brackets off of the 4" Intake Runners. I ended up using the 90mm Lightning MAF Sensor so I shouldnt have any issues with the engine breathing ! I have removed the engine yesterday and have it torn down waiting on Cams & Springs. A little machine work is left to do on one of the cams for the trigger wheel. Still have a couple of items to wrap up - Weld Oil Pan, build crank sensor mount, some small wiring issues, etc... Should be 100% complete in two weeks and on the dyno...-Kurt -Kurt

]]> kscherbaum 2009-01-03T08:27:37-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4323263#4323263 Love seeing great welds, beautiful work mate ]]> Bart 2008-12-29T05:07:46-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4320387#4320387 ^^^ what he said.those are so clean *** welds. those are so clean *** welds. ]]> EpicNightMayor 2008-12-27T19:03:56-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4319604#4319604 Can I make babies with your welderTig Tig? ]]> Oatmealman 2008-12-27T10:39:08-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4319509#4319509 OK Smart A$$e$ ! Here's some shots without the clamps and duct tape ! -Kurt -Kurt

]]> kscherbaum 2008-12-27T09:21:09-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4307255#4307255 well every 1 knows the duct tape is the real thing holding it all together the clamps are just for show. keith0486 2008-12-21T20:47:48-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4307239#4307239 Quote, originally posted by float_6969 All this work and he holds the plenum together with clamps LOL Dont forget the duck tape Quote, originally posted by float_6969 raquo;All this work and he holds the plenum together with clamps? LOL

Dont forget the duck tape ]]> moso240 2008-12-21T20:43:12-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4307113#4307113 All this work and he holds the plenum together with clamps LOL LOL ]]> float_6969 2008-12-21T20:02:38-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4306452#4306452 ]]> C-Kwik 2008-12-21T14:37:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4306061#4306061 Your work is beautiful. It's coming along very nicely. I cant wait to hear it! sbird1 2008-12-21T10:58:35-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4305885#4305885 god damnitt i cant wait to throw one of those in a 240. EpicNightMayor 2008-12-21T09:19:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4305840#4305840 Update- Exhaust done, Intake Plenum almost done, Throttle Linkage done, getting close- Cams and Springs going in next week, Cam Sensor design done, going to test fit next week. Getting real close...-Kurt -Kurt

]]> kscherbaum 2008-12-21T08:52:27-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4193047#4193047 looks good. let me know what you end up doing for the cam. XJared 2008-11-08T18:43:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4128103#4128103 Here are some shots of the Flywheel Trigger Ring ( 180 Tooth ) That I had Water Jetted out. I will get some shots of the Sensors as soon as I get them. I think I can use some off the shelf Nissan units...-Kurt -Kurt

]]> kscherbaum 2008-10-16T20:40:26-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4127879#4127879 Quote, originally posted by gammer_ghn Can we have complete car pix Quote, originally posted by gammer_ghn raquo;Can we have complete car pix??? ]]> NSR_s30 2008-10-16T19:42:31-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4127771#4127771 X-Jared, I will get some photos of the Crank Trigger Wheel tomorrow and post them for you. I am still working on other parts of the car and will have a Cam Trigger designed soon. I can send you the CAD Drawing for the Crank Trigger Wheel as well but I dont know how I can post it here... Do I have to go to I Serve, store it there then attach it -Kurt
-Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2008-10-16T19:18:54-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4127747#4127747 did you get some pics of those cam/crank sensors and triggers for me thanks,Jared thanks,
Jared ]]> XJared 2008-10-16T19:11:12-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4126862#4126862 holy ****ing christ. you will have all the sand rail drivers pissing themselves.mad, MAD props to you and your friends. you will have all the sand rail drivers pissing themselves.
mad, MAD props to you and your friends. ]]> ScorchedNX2K 2008-10-16T14:04:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4126789#4126789 Lets see. Half the weight of a Titan. 50% more power. That's a nice recipe for a pair of dirty underwear. Quote, originally posted by gwoods I'm betting you need wheelie bars, 450-500 whp + 2500lbs I'm guessing if you can keep it pointed straight mid 12's Why you trying to take out all the fun Wheelies would be awesome. And who cares about staying striahgt. It's made to off-road. From the looks of it, it can probably go up the stands, jump off the top, return to the trrack and still pull off an 11 second run. Quote, originally posted by fastkid400 this thing is sick! No shortcuts and everything is done right. Love it!!I disagree. He's missing 2 massive turbos. I don't think he's trying hard enough.

Quote, originally posted by gwoods raquo;

I'm betting you need wheelie bars, 450-500 whp + 2500lbs I'm guessing if you can keep it pointed straight mid 12's?

Why you trying to take out all the fun? Wheelies would be awesome. And who cares about staying striahgt. It's made to off-road. From the looks of it, it can probably go up the stands, jump off the top, return to the trrack and still pull off an 11 second run.

Quote, originally posted by fastkid400 raquo;

this thing is sick! No shortcuts and everything is done right. Love it!!

I disagree. He's missing 2 massive turbos. I don't think he's trying hard enough. ]]> C-Kwik 2008-10-16T13:41:20-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4125105#4125105 this thing is sick! No shortcuts and everything is done right. Love it!! fastkid400 2008-10-15T22:45:10-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4124828#4124828 Quote, originally posted by C-Kwik I'm tempted to make you throw on some slicks and take it to the drag strip just for kicks...I'm betting you need wheelie bars, 450-500 whp + 2500lbs I'm guessing if you can keep it pointed straight mid 12's Quote, originally posted by C-Kwik raquo;I'm tempted to make you throw on some slicks and take it to the drag strip just for kicks...

I'm betting you need wheelie bars, 450-500 whp + 2500lbs I'm guessing if you can keep it pointed straight mid 12's?
]]> gwoods 2008-10-15T20:51:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4124228#4124228 The car will weigh about 2500-2600 lbs. The motor will put out around 450hp with the stock bottem end. Big Cams, a Q-45 Computer ( modified by JWT's Clark Steppler ) Extrudabody ITB Injection System with a hand made Plenum and hand made Headers... I may go for aftermarket Pistons next Desert Season depending on how it performs. I should be happy with the performance considering the H.P. to weight ratio... Slicks Maybe ! I would be curious what it would turn in the quarter - the Five Speed Sequential Geargox should help as well ! -Kurt -Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2008-10-15T18:08:32-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4124203#4124203 I will send some complete car shots when I get a chance to. Maybe with the sheetmetal all buttoned on.-Kurt -Kurt ]]> kscherbaum 2008-10-15T18:02:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4121832#4121832 verry clean i like it alot..... awesome work. you got skillz. mikegtr06 2008-10-15T00:06:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4121812#4121812 This thread makes me wanna scream in joy. Razi 2008-10-14T23:55:16-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4121725#4121725 I'd love to know the weight of this beast. This motor gets a 5000 lb Titan moving pretty good. This thing is gonna haul ***! I'm tempted to make you throw on some slicks and take it to the drag strip just for kicks... C-Kwik 2008-10-14T23:09:16-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4121469#4121469 Can we have complete car pix ]]> gammer_ghn 2008-10-14T21:27:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=323706;postid=4121343#4121343 Here are some updated photos... The Powder Coating is done, Interior sheetmetal and electronics pretty much done and I plumbed the brake system, clutch, welded about a hundred tabs on the chassis and have put the motor back in to get the Fuel Injection System, Intake Plenum and Exhaust fabricated. It's coming along slowly but I am doing it the way I want... I am going to leave the Chassis bare until I test it thoroughly then I will Powder Coat it.



]]> kscherbaum 2008-10-14T20:53:01-08:00