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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 1:07 PM 3/22/2008 |
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (sbird1) | 5:02 AM 3/23/2008 |
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Wow. I definitely want to see pics of that.  
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 8:35 AM 3/23/2008 |
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So what made you decide to do this project and also why did you pick that motor?
Sig was too big.
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) | 8:58 AM 3/23/2008 |
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Well I am tired of the Chevy boys touting the LS2 and I am a big Nissan fan at heart... With a few mods ( Cams, Springs, 1-3/4" Headers, a Hand made intake it, and a tuneable Computer out of a Q-45 ) it will make 475-500 horse and have 450 ft lbs of torque... Besides, there is nothing better sounding than a 4 cam V-8 with tuned exhaust... Cant wait !
-Kurt
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 8:59 AM 3/23/2008 |
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 *Prays to the fabrication gods for your success.If you have photobucket, copy the tag with "[IMG]" at the beginning and paste it into the text box. Thats all.
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kscherbaum
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3-1-2008
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (OriginalWheelman) | 9:31 AM 3/23/2008 |
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Let's see if this works... VK-56 Motor w/ Trans Adapter, Flywheel, Clutch & Pressure Plate fitted up...
Thanks for the advice Wheelman ! -Kurt
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 10:33 AM 3/23/2008 |
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^ LOl! YOu were at it for like 30 min.
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At least i know guys like you are willing to help a noob out.
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S14tan, you are by far the most helpful NICO member I've come across when it comes to simple "newbish" questions. Thanks for understanding that everyone has to start somewhere.
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (s14tan) | 10:37 AM 3/23/2008 |
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I finally figured out that you have to have a space between the [IMG][/IMG] and your Image ! DAMMIT ! I did finally figure it out...
LOL
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 10:54 AM 3/23/2008 |
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you need the address of the image inbetween the [img] tags. The [img] makes the browser know to insert the picture instead of making a link. once the url is over the second tag "[/img]" signals to the computer that it is the end of the picture address.
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sbird1
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (dirtyNXerchickie) | 11:57 AM 3/23/2008 |
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Hurry up and post some pics! I want to see this thing.
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) | 11:59 AM 3/23/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum » | Besides, there is nothing better sounding than a 4 cam V-8 with tuned exhaust... Cant wait !
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In that case forget pics videos are a must!
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (NSR_s30) | 12:33 AM 3/24/2008 |
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looks awesome mani love the vk56 just wish the aftermarket could catch up! nissan needs to release it in a "car" version with a shorter intake plenum and 6 speed trans attached. if that existed i probably wouldnt have a ls1 in my car today.
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Kamin) | 7:48 AM 3/26/2008 |
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You mention the intake, but do you think the heads would even clear? How tall is the engine bay in the 240's?
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kscherbaum
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2004 Titan, 2006 Titan, VK56 powered Buggy, 1970 Datsun 510 2dr
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) | 3:03 PM 4/6/2008 |
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Getting Motor ready to fit into Buggy Chassis... I am ditching the 2 qt factory oil sump and adding a 2.5 qt dual filter remote system by Amsoil. I am also adding a Moroso 3qt Accusump for even more Motor protection. This will allow me to place the Motor 4" lower in the chassis ! Motor should be fitted to chassis within two weeks... Will include photos then as well.
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) | 3:05 PM 4/6/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Looneybomber » | | You mention the intake, but do you think the heads would even clear? How tall is the engine bay in the 240's? |
it would fit 
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sbird1
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Kamin) | 3:13 PM 4/6/2008 |
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This is such a badass project. Looking good so far!
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kscherbaum
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3-1-2008
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (sbird1) | 8:48 PM 5/5/2008 |
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Modified Oil Filler Neck and got rid of the ugly stock one. Looks cleaner... Transmission is built and chassis is about one week away from fitting the motor and transmission ! Will keep all of you updated...
-Kurt
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| « Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) | 9:58 PM 5/5/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Looneybomber » | | You mention the intake, but do you think the heads would even clear? How tall is the engine bay in the 240's? |
I'm **ALMOST** positive I've seen one on here. Hrmmm.... **searches** EDIT: I'm dumb. It was a VH45. oops... Oh and to the OP, that will be a thing of beauty.
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| « Re: (-]sTm[-HeavyHips) | 1:26 AM 5/6/2008 |
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First time I've seen this....nice to see something in the 4x4 world with a modified v8 that isn't a Chevy or Ford. How are you planning to use the Q45 computer with your engine? What are you going to use to tune the ECU...something like Nistune? What kind of chassis is this going in?
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kscherbaum
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2004 Titan, 2006 Titan, VK56 powered Buggy, 1970 Datsun 510 2dr
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3-1-2008
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| « Re: (Dittoz7) | 7:13 PM 5/6/2008 |
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The Chassis is an all Chromealloy 1-1/2" Seamless Tubing beast ! 4 Seat with 22" wheel travel at all four corners ( Trailing Arm Rear & A-Arm front ) Fox Coil Over Shocks with Triple Bypass shocks at each corner, All Autometer Ultra Lite Gauges, Lowrance Baja GPS System, 4 Headset Intercom System with iPod Connection, Mastercraft Pro-4 Seats with Lumbar support and heaters ( for those cold Desert nights ) 22 Gallon Fuel Safe Fuel Cell, Mastercraft 5 Point Harnesses, 5-Speed Sequential Mendeola Transaxle, Ron Davis Radiator w/ Dual Electric Spal Fans, Hand Built Headers, Hand Built Intake, Q-45 Computer programmed by Clark Steppler at Jim Wolf Technology here in San Diego, Motor built by Clark Steppler with custom ground Cams, Pistons, Larger Injectors, etc... Six Hella Rallye 4000 HID Lights ( Four on roof and two mounted on front ) Full one piece Aluminum Floor Pan, Motor and Tranny Skid Plates, Howe 2.5 Power Rack Steering, 50 Watt two way FM Race Radio, Amplifier, AQll professionally wired with Mil Spec Connectors, Switches etc... The list goes on and on and on ! I anticipate completing the build by late October and will keep all of you updated with photos and info ! Thanks for the interest !
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 5:42 PM 6/18/2008 |
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Well the chassis is done except for the down tubes in the rear section of the cage. The motor mounts, Tranny Mount, Shifter, and Fuel Cell are either complete or mocked up... Full one piece aliminum floor pan is done and the suspension will be hung on the chassis soon... The Sheetmetal Hood, Dash, Roof etc will be complete in the next couple of weeks. Cams will be ground and Intake / Exhaust done within the next six weeks. It's coming along slower than planned but it's being done right.
Edit by Moderator: Fixed your links to show the picture directly. Edit the post if you want to see what I did. Z
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 6:31 PM 6/18/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum » | Well the chassis is done except for the down tubes in the rear section of the cage. The motor mounts, Tranny Mount, Shifter, and Fuel Cell are either complete or mocked up... Full one piece aliminum floor pan is done and the suspension will be hung on the chassis soon... The Sheetmetal Hood, Dash, Roof etc will be complete in the next couple of weeks. Cams will be ground and Intake / Exhaust done within the next six weeks. It's coming along slower than planned but it's being done right.
[IMG] http://i296.photobucket.com/al...3.jpg [/IMG]Modified by kscherbaum at 5:55 PM 6/18/2008 |
MY GOD ,now start making this adapter stuff more after market and I'll convert my g20 to a rwd just for this.
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| « Re: (Oatmealman) | 6:32 PM 6/18/2008 |
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That'd be crazy man...definitely cool though
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (szhosain) | 6:46 PM 6/19/2008 |
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Thanks ! Here are some more shots of the Chassis, Hood, Shifter, etc... Hood needs to be finish ground and detailed...More to come as I progress.
- Kurt
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 7:04 PM 6/19/2008 |
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Moderator, thanks for the help ! You get Shotgun ! Looks like you live in So. Cal... If you are ever down San Diego way and the Buggy is done I'll take you for a ride you will never forget ! Thanks ! -Kurt
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| « Re: (szhosain) | 7:46 PM 6/19/2008 |
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More info about that tranny build... is that a G50 6 spd?
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damn z, looks like you got the offer everyone is drooling over!
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (hannibal) | 8:18 PM 6/19/2008 |
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It's a Mendeola 5 Speed Sequential Transmission. I will be using 935 Axles and CV's ( Massaged to get the 22" of wheel travel ) It's a pretty expensive Trans...
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 9:04 PM 6/20/2008 |
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This. Is. Awesome.
I want a ride in that thing one day.
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What I want at this point in life, is air suspension and Work Eurolines for my car. Is that so much to ask? 
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 12:58 AM 6/21/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum » | | Moderator, thanks for the help ! You get Shotgun ! Looks like you live in So. Cal... If you are ever down San Diego way and the Buggy is done I'll take you for a ride you will never forget ! Thanks ! -Kurt |
I think that was szhosain that helped you. But I will still be happy to take a ride in it once its done if I ever make it down there. 
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| « Re: (C-Kwik) | 9:41 PM 6/21/2008 |
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who is grinding the cams? new or regrinds?
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (XJared) | 10:25 AM 6/22/2008 |
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Clark Steppler at Jim Wolf Technology has Billets that he is putting his own custom grind on. They make a standard grind for the motor for the drag race crowd ( S-2 grind ) but these are getting a much more aggressive grind.-Kurt
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kscherbaum
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| « Re: (kscherbaum) | 8:14 PM 7/9/2008 |
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Here's some updated photos... Additional Cage reinforcements done at A Pillar and B Pillar as well as Fuel Cell mounts complete, Pedal mounts, Radiator Mount, and some tin work completed at front of car... Coming along slowly but I have the patience...
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