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Post Title: VK-56 Buggy Motor Posted by:kscherbaum at 12:49 PM 3/22/2008 Trans Adapter is fitted to VK-56 with Clutch, Pressure Plate & Flywheel ! Transmission ( Mendeola 5 Speed Sequential ) is being assembled. Chassis will be ready for Motor Mounts and Engine fitting in about three weeks... Having trouble attaching photos from Photobucket... Any ideas ?
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:sbird1 at 1:07 PM 3/22/2008
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (sbird1) Posted by:NSR_s30 at 5:02 AM 3/23/2008 Wow. I definitely want to see pics of that.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:Looneybomber at 8:35 AM 3/23/2008 So what made you decide to do this project and also why did you pick that motor?
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:58 AM 3/23/2008
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
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:OriginalWheelman at 8:59 AM 3/23/2008
*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.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (OriginalWheelman) Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:31 AM 3/23/2008
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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Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:s14tan at 10:33 AM 3/23/2008
^ LOl! YOu were at it for like 30 min.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (s14tan) Posted by:kscherbaum at 10:37 AM 3/23/2008
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
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:dirtyNXerchickie at 10:54 AM 3/23/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (dirtyNXerchickie) Posted by:sbird1 at 11:57 AM 3/23/2008
Hurry up and post some pics! I want to see this thing.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:SEV6 at 11:59 AM 3/23/2008
Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum »
Besides, there is nothing better sounding than a 4 cam V-8 with tuned exhaust... Cant wait !
In that case forget pics videos are a must!
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (kscherbaum) Posted by:NSR_s30 at 5:07 PM 3/23/2008
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (NSR_s30) Posted by:Joe at 12:33 AM 3/24/2008
looks awesome man
i 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.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Kamin) Posted by:Looneybomber at 7:48 AM 3/26/2008
You mention the intake, but do you think the heads would even clear? How tall is the engine bay in the 240's?
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) Posted by:kscherbaum at 3:03 PM 4/6/2008 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.
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) Posted by:Joe at 3:05 PM 4/6/2008
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
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Kamin) Posted by:sbird1 at 3:13 PM 4/6/2008
This is such a badass project. Looking good so far!
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (sbird1) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:48 PM 5/5/2008 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
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Buggy Motor (Looneybomber) Posted by:PBfrEAk at 9:58 PM 5/5/2008
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.
Post Title: Posted by:-]sTm[-HeavyHips at 12:50 AM 5/6/2008
I hate waiting, it takes too long.
Post Title: Re: (-]sTm[-HeavyHips) Posted by:tmorgan4 at 1:26 AM 5/6/2008 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?
Post Title: Re: (tmorgan4) Posted by:Dittoz7 at 3:59 PM 5/6/2008
I Just Came.
That Is All...
Post Title: Posted by:Loki at 4:23 PM 5/6/2008
Posting in what will eventually be an epic thread.
Post Title: Posted by:C-Kwik at 4:30 PM 5/6/2008 I call Shotgun!
Post Title: Re: (Dittoz7) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:13 PM 5/6/2008 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 !
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 5:42 PM 6/18/2008
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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:Oatmealman at 6:31 PM 6/18/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: (Oatmealman) Posted by:NSR_s30 at 6:32 PM 6/18/2008
That'd be crazy man...definitely cool though
Post Title: Posted by:szhosain at 7:57 AM 6/19/2008 Most awesome!
Z
Post Title: Re: (szhosain) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:46 PM 6/19/2008
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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:04 PM 6/19/2008
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
Post Title: Re: (szhosain) Posted by:hannibal at 7:46 PM 6/19/2008
More info about that tranny build... is that a G50 6 spd?
Post Title: Posted by:dickie at 7:53 PM 6/19/2008 damn z, looks like you got the offer everyone is drooling over!
Post Title: Re: (hannibal) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:18 PM 6/19/2008 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...
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:PantherRacer at 9:04 PM 6/20/2008
This. Is. Awesome. I want a ride in that thing one day.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:C-Kwik at 12:58 AM 6/21/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:XJared at 9:41 PM 6/21/2008
who is grinding the cams? new or regrinds?
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 10:25 AM 6/22/2008 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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:14 PM 7/9/2008
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...
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:sbird1 at 8:25 PM 7/9/2008 Damn. This thing is coming along beautifully. Great work thus far!
Post Title: Re: (sbird1) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:34 PM 8/7/2008 Well, most of the Sheetmetal work is done and I have since ordered the Extrudabody Individual Throttle Body system for the Motor ! I have custom plenum plates being made and will build a custom plenum with a 90mm Air Flow Meter. Here are some photos of the Sheetmetal ( some of it still has the protective plastic film on it ) Ther is a GPS System fitted up and the Gauges will be installed next... The Dash id pulled out a bit on the left side while the steering was being worked on and fits up snug to the cage when all is completed. I also have a spot for the ipod in the center console behind the shifter that will be integrated with the Communications System and FM two way radio system.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:sbird1 at 9:33 PM 8/7/2008
That's some very nice sheetmetal work. I'm jealous of your vehicle.
Post Title: Posted by:r34 gtr at 10:55 PM 8/7/2008 Good grief, your buggy is going to look awesome!
Post Title: Re: (r34 gtr) Posted by:kscherbaum at 2:13 PM 8/17/2008 Here are some more update Photos... Suspension is hung on the car and more interior fabrication is being completed. (35" BF Goodrich Baja T/A's on Beadlock BTR WHeels are mounted as well.) I just got the Extrudabody Injection in and will start fabricating the Plenum next week. Cams are next with the Q-45 Modified Computer and Headers next.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 2:16 PM 8/17/2008
PS: The Car is a little exaggerated in the photo's due to a 15mm Lens ! It is pretty wide though - about 90" Wide outside to outside of Tires...
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:2WDrift at 2:17 PM 8/17/2008
That thing is lookin sick!!! great work cant wait to see it in action.
Post Title: Posted by:float_6969 at 7:05 PM 8/17/2008 This thing is sechs. I can't wait for completion and vids!
Post Title: Re: (float_6969) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:12 PM 8/17/2008 Should be a couple months for 100% completion if all goes as planned. Still have a number of things to do ! I will be sure to post Video when it's done. Thanks for all of the compliments but a lot of credit is due to Ed Zimmerman at Pride Sand Designs in San Diego a good friend and awesome fabricator ! Clark Steppler ( another great friend ) at Jim Wolf Technology will be due a lot of credit when the Motor build is complete and Kevin Thornton at http://www.extrudabody.com has been very helpful with the Injection System setup as well ! I have been fortunate to have so many people help out with this project that are true Nissan Fans as well !
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:sbird1 at 10:17 PM 8/17/2008
Those are good friends to have. Looks awesome with body panels and wheels and tires on it. I want to ride in that thing!
Post Title: Re: (sbird1) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:48 PM 9/1/2008 All of the Aluminum Work is done and I am busy designing the Fuel System, Plumbing Brakes, Wiring, ITB's, Exhaust, Air Cleaner System, etc... I will completely assemble the car, test it, tear it back down and Powder Coat, Paint, etc... Then re-assemble it. Hopefully all is complete by November. Will keep you posted.
-Kurt
Post Title: VK-56 Extrudabody VK-56 Individual Throttle Bodies ! Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:04 PM 9/10/2008
Geting ready to get the ITB's set up on the motor ! Cant wait to get it running !
Post Title: Re: VK-56 Extrudabody VK-56 Individual Throttle Bodies ! (kscherbaum) Posted by:MinisterofDOOM at 9:07 PM 9/10/2008 Nice, those are beautiful.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:gwoods at 9:57 PM 9/10/2008 I was pretty sure I had seen this vehicle before so I did a quick search,
Yep here it is
Post Title: Re: (gwoods) Posted by:MinisterofDOOM at 5:53 AM 9/11/2008
Hahahahaha. Except that the Tumbler is Cadillac 500 powered.
Post Title: Posted by:XJared at 7:54 PM 9/13/2008 what are you doing for crank and cam trigger signals?
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:01 PM 9/13/2008 Already designed and water jetted out a 180 tooth crank trigger that bolts to the Flywheel and I am in the process of designing the Cam Trigger that will bolt to the rear of one of the cams with a mag sensor...
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:Ghostdrifter88 at 9:47 PM 9/13/2008
Are you kidding me dude. This is freakin awesome. How did i miss this one. Im very impressed. where you plan on taking it? Pismo? Pismo is so much fun.
Post Title: Re: (Ghostdrifter88) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:38 AM 9/14/2008 I will put Paddles on it occasionally and take it to Pismo, Gordons Well, etc but it is being built primarily for the hard pack Desert. I will take it to Superstition, Plaster City, ( East of San Diego ) If the out of control crime in Baja settles down I will take it down there as well.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:XJared at 4:48 PM 9/14/2008
Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum »
Already designed and water jetted out a 180 tooth crank trigger that bolts to the Flywheel and I am in the process of designing the Cam Trigger that will bolt to the rear of one of the cams with a mag sensor...
-Kurt
any pictures of those wheels and/or sensors?
Post Title: Posted by:s13gebala at 6:16 PM 9/14/2008
holy **** thats amazing. you made your own car
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:32 PM 9/14/2008 I have a CAD drawing for the Flywheel Trigger Ring I can send you and I could take some photos and send them as well... I am designing the Cam Trigger right now and can send the CAD drawing on that when I'm done.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:C-Kwik at 11:36 AM 9/15/2008
Quote, originally posted by kscherbaum »
If the out of control crime in Baja settles down I will take it down there as well.
Just mount one of these and you'll be fine.
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:11 PM 9/15/2008
Now that is BAD A$$ ! Where can I order one ?
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:NSR_G50 at 9:15 AM 9/16/2008
Quote, originally posted by C-Kwik »
Just mount one of these and you'll be fine.
^^
Post Title: Re: (NSR_G50) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:53 PM 10/14/2008
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.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:gammer_ghn at 9:27 PM 10/14/2008
Can we have complete car pix???
Post Title: Posted by:C-Kwik at 11:09 PM 10/14/2008 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...
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:Razi at 11:55 PM 10/14/2008 This thread makes me wanna scream in joy.
Post Title: Re: (Razi) Posted by:mikegtr06 at 12:06 AM 10/15/2008 verry clean i like it alot..... awesome work. you got skillz.
Post Title: Re: (gammer_ghn) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:02 PM 10/15/2008 I will send some complete car shots when I get a chance to. Maybe with the sheetmetal all buttoned on.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:08 PM 10/15/2008
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
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:gwoods at 8:51 PM 10/15/2008
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?
Post Title: Posted by:fastkid400 at 10:45 PM 10/15/2008
this thing is sick! No shortcuts and everything is done right. Love it!!
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:C-Kwik at 1:41 PM 10/16/2008 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.
Post Title: Re: (C-Kwik) Posted by:ScorchedNX2K at 2:04 PM 10/16/2008
holy ****ing christ. you will have all the sand rail drivers pissing themselves. mad, MAD props to you and your friends.
Post Title: Re: (ScorchedNX2K) Posted by:XJared at 7:11 PM 10/16/2008 did you get some pics of those cam/crank sensors and triggers for me? thanks, Jared
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:18 PM 10/16/2008 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
Post Title: Re: (gammer_ghn) Posted by:NSR_s30 at 7:42 PM 10/16/2008
Quote, originally posted by gammer_ghn »
Can we have complete car pix???
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:40 PM 10/16/2008 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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:XJared at 6:43 PM 11/8/2008
looks good. let me know what you end up doing for the cam.
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:52 AM 12/21/2008 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
Post Title: Posted by:EpicNightMayor at 9:19 AM 12/21/2008
god damnitt i cant wait to throw one of those in a 240.
Post Title: Re: (EpicNightMayor) Posted by:sbird1 at 10:58 AM 12/21/2008 Your work is beautiful. It's coming along very nicely. I cant wait to hear it!
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:C-Kwik at 2:37 PM 12/21/2008
Post Title: Posted by:float_6969 at 8:02 PM 12/21/2008 All this work and he holds the plenum together with clamps? LOL
Post Title: Re: (float_6969) Posted by:moso240 at 8:43 PM 12/21/2008
Quote, originally posted by float_6969 »
All this work and he holds the plenum together with clamps? LOL
Dont forget the duck tape
Post Title: Re: (moso240) Posted by:keith0486 at 8:47 PM 12/21/2008
well every 1 knows the duct tape is the real thing holding it all together the clamps are just for show.
Post Title: Re: (keith0486) Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:21 AM 12/27/2008 OK Smart A$$e$ ! Here's some shots without the clamps and duct tape !
-Kurt
Post Title: Posted by:Oatmealman at 10:39 AM 12/27/2008
Can I make babies with your welder?
Tig?
Post Title: Posted by:EpicNightMayor at 7:03 PM 12/27/2008
^^^ what he said. those are so clean *** welds.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:Bart at 5:07 AM 12/29/2008 Love seeing great welds, beautiful work mate
Post Title: Re: (Bart) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:27 AM 1/3/2009 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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:sbird1 at 11:15 AM 1/3/2009
You do unbelievable work. Very nice.
Post Title: Posted by:Carl H at 11:46 AM 1/3/2009 nice detail on the ram horn intake...gives me ideas for future exhaust configurations.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Transaxle Posted by:dieseldave at 10:08 PM 2/12/2009 I hope you don’t 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?
Post Title: Posted by:Mettler at 6:18 AM 2/13/2009 Unbelievably sick setup! Me and my flatmate are hell jealous! :p
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Transaxle (dieseldave) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:42 PM 2/22/2009 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.
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:44 PM 2/22/2009
JWT N-8 Cam ( Clark Steppler designed ) Custom Lobe Centers designed into the Cams... JWT Springs and Shims as well.
Kurt
Post Title: Re: (Mettler) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:45 PM 2/22/2009
Thank you ! I will post a video once it's done - I'm about two weeks away from being 100% done !
Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:Reaction Racing at 11:27 AM 3/15/2009
Anymore updates on this project? That is one awesome buggy!
Post Title: Re: (Reaction Racing) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:24 PM 3/16/2009 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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:PanzerAce at 10:08 PM 3/16/2009
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?
Post Title: Re: (PanzerAce) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:52 PM 3/17/2009
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
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:Reaction Racing at 8:02 PM 3/17/2009
That is a beautiful work of art! I can't wait for the dyno and video!
Post Title: Posted by:QShip at 6:30 PM 3/19/2009 No matter what forum I see this on, it is just as beautiful!!
Post Title: Re: (Reaction Racing) Posted by:kscherbaum at 7:31 PM 3/19/2009 Thank you very much ! I appreciate all of the compliments - the compliments gave me the extra charge to finish this year long project !
-Kurt
Post Title: Posted by:float_6969 at 7:37 PM 3/19/2009
Looks AWESOME Kurt! Can't wait for the vids/dyno.
Post Title: Re: (float_6969) Posted by:MeanGreenS13 at 3:47 AM 3/26/2009 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!
Post Title: Re: (MeanGreenS13) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:24 AM 4/18/2009 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 !
-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
Post Title: Posted by:1WheelWonder at 10:12 AM 4/18/2009
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 ?
Post Title: Re: (1WheelWonder) Posted by:kscherbaum at 2:56 PM 4/18/2009
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 !
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:SuperHatch at 4:40 PM 4/18/2009
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 !
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!
Post Title: Re: (SuperHatch) Posted by:XJared at 6:39 PM 4/19/2009
Any pics of the VH45 cam sensor and how you mounted it on the VK ?
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 8:53 PM 4/19/2009 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
Post Title: Posted by:Carl H at 5:34 AM 4/20/2009
how is the cas being driven? is there a driving dog on the cam from factory or did you guys machine one into it?
Post Title: Re: (Carl H) Posted by:XJared at 3:41 PM 4/20/2009
Quote, originally posted by Carl H »
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
Post Title: Re: (XJared) Posted by:kscherbaum at 6:32 PM 4/20/2009
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.
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:36 AM 5/24/2009
The link only works intermittently... Go to You Tube and search VK56 Buggy, that will get you there.
-Kurt
Post Title: Re: (kscherbaum) Posted by:HawaiianBassHead at 11:51 PM 5/26/2009
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 well
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.
Modified by HawaiianBassHead at 12:01 AM 5/27/2009
Post Title: Re: (HawaiianBassHead) Posted by:kscherbaum at 9:56 AM 6/28/2009
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
Post Title: Posted by:Mettler at 4:10 AM 6/29/2009
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!
Post Title: Re: (Mettler) Posted by:Orphan at 6:45 AM 6/29/2009 The buggy turned out very nice! you will have to make some videos of it to share around :P
Lol you nerd met, is the game any good? I remember playing the original back in the old days.
Post Title: Posted by:Mettler at 9:19 PM 6/30/2009
+1 to wanting videos please!
Yeah Orphan it's fantastic, huge scale destruction! But I've finished it now and haven't got any time left for gaming!
Post Title: Posted by:T45 at 2:08 AM 7/1/2009
Makes me want to move to the west coast for sure. Awesome work! I call shotgun!
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*Prays to the fabrication gods for your success.
LOL 
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..
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.
