So Coolwhip went topless...

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:09 am

Hey guys, I guess I will create a thread stating I've finally decided to go with a vert and picked up a project chassis last night.

Since it was a project vert, I guess I'm going to have to come up with something over the top? haha..

Anyways, took some time to do some research and have already found a small part of my day on my new found forum. :P

Pics of how horrible one has treated a vert to come...(once we get a new digi)

Post by **Eikon** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:24 am

Who the hell let Coolwhip in here? There goes the neighborhood!

Just playing... Ricky, nice to have you in the 'vert forum my friend. You better get those pictures posted ASAP or else we'll boot you right back out of here. It's a big part of our culture here in the 'vert club... everyone has to post pictures when they introduce themselves.

Anyhow, for the rest of the gang, Ricky is a whiz! He's been building RB engines for quite a while and has become quite the expert. So it's always really nice to have another expert wrench turner in our midst.

Ricky, be sure to hit up the 'vert registry thread with your VIN # and stuff. We're keeping a registry since there are very few 'verts in the world.

Anything you need, let me/us know.

Post by **biggie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:41 am

RB engines huh? So we can hate both of you equally then?

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:04 am

biggie wrote:RB engines huh? So we can hate both of you equally then?

LOL!

KA-T FTW. Better watch your back, Seth... I'm getting closer every week.

OH yeah, and Coolwhip:

Post by **biggie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:08 am

DeXteR wrote:
LOL!

KA-T FTW. Better watch your back, Seth... I'm getting closer every week.

Everyday I walk through the garage and see my turbo sitting there mocking me. It's sad.

Post by **Eikon** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:10 am

My car mocks me everyday! I haven't driven it since October/November or so of last year.

I have a big t3/to4e turbo sitting on the shelf in my garage as well... just waiting to go on there.

Post by **biggie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:13 am

Eikon wrote:I have a big t3/to4e turbo sitting on the shelf in my garage as well... just waiting to go on there.

Yep, I have a brand new GT32, that's been sitting for 4 years or so.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:22 am

Now that we've completely pirated this thread . . .

I have the last of my internals on the way and my next purchase is going to be a nice fat turbo. Then it's off to the machine shop for balancing and machine work. This winter the engine gets built and hopefully I'll have everything I need to get her boosted in time for summer! 25psi, here I come!

Post by **Eikon** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:26 am

25psi!!! NICE!!!

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:55 am

whoa! I guess I need pictures up ASAP to get this train back on track. haha.

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Well, as for a turbo I haven't decided on what 'pair' will be fitted, :P

Seth will probably know which motor i'm refering to, as I'm considering using this vert carcus as it's home.

Post by **Eikon** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:05 am

Coolwhip wrote:Well, as for a turbo I haven't decided on what 'pair' will be fitted, :P

Seth will probably know which motor i'm refering to, as I'm considering using this vert carcus as it's home.

I've only seen it done one time (a guy in Arizona who rarely posts here). So it would be awesome to see it again. Get Godzilla in the car!

Post by **biggie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:40 am

Eikon wrote:
I've only seen it done one time (a guy in Arizona who rarely posts here). So it would be awesome to see it again. Get Godzilla in the car!

Guessing yall are referring to the 26. I'd love to have a 25 or 26 in my Vert, but really can't afford a project such as that.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:48 am

biggie wrote:Guessing yall are referring to the 26. I'd love to have a 25 or 26 in my Vert, but really can't afford a project such as that.

along the lines, haha

Post by **biggie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:53 am

Coolwhip wrote:
along the lines, haha

Ah, + .4 then.

YouTube · Post by **DeXteR** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:59 am

Did you get a 30 block?!

I'll tell ya, if I were going to build an RB, I'd be waiting till I got my hands on a 30 block... Don't worry about me though, I've got bigger fish to fry.

However, if this is true...

PICS OR BAN!

Post by **sci2000tech** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:21 am

Welcome to the Vert forum!

So the race is on to see who has twins running topless first huh??

Post by **Coolwhip** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:01 pm

http://blog.rawbrokerage.com/2....aspx

I have a 30. But my plans are not that.

The above picture gives you an idea.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing that twin turbo rb20, quite frankly I hope to see it done before my vert is rolling.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:33 pm

And believe it or not, this is after some cleaning up, haha. Of course alot more to come and big plans.

Pardon the cell phone pics. Digital is still dead in water.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:36 pm

And I WILL be using the 26 as the motor behind the madness...

Post by **jamesblonde82** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:22 pm

OMFG thats hot! just sayin....

Post by **jspec603** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:36 am

Nice nice! This is most definitely going to be an interesting build! I can not wait! Welcome aboard as well. Frequent updates and pics are a must, otherwise we'll sick Dexter on you. lol

Eikon wrote:I have a big t3/to4e turbo sitting on the shelf in my garage as well... just waiting to go on there.

Same I am running! :-) Just not on an RB.

Post by **Eikon** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:58 am

Ricky, did the old engine start on fire in that 'vert? It looks charred... maybe it's just the pics. That's going to make for some spectacular before and after pics!!!

Post by **jspec603** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:16 am

Looks to me like someones half hearted attempt to black out the engine bay?

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:51 am

Correct, half hearted black engine bay job.

Updated pics later on today... working on it as I post

Post by **Z Style** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:53 am

Alright, another vert with a bad *** swap. My VH45 is getting a set of twin spinny mufflers as well. I just need to sell my truck to get money for the adapter stuff!

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:38 pm

Got some time in to work on the vert today started out cleaning the interior some more...

still cell phone shots

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:49 pm

Then I moved towards the engine bay since it had yet to receive any attention.

Proceeded to remove the radiator support which was damaged during it's first tow to the previous owner's house.

Plans: Custom square stock (quick to remove) radiator support, with all necessary brackets to the intercooler, ducting, condenser, and radiator.

Since I'm looking to do some crazy stuff with the engine, I'm going to be moving everything further into the nose of the car, acheiving more radiator to engine clearance.

Drilled out all the spot welds to remove the support. Both driver and passenger side have them in the same area.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:53 pm

and she's off!

Post by **Eikon** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:09 pm

Looks like you got a lot done today. Nice job!

Keep the pictures coming. I love seeing photo journals of projects.

Post by **Coolwhip** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:29 pm

Started mocking up some templates (for clearancing purposes)...

First 3 spot welds drilled out to get that ugly bracket off the side there

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