VK-56 Buggy Motor

[kscherbaum]

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

[sbird1]

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[NSR_s30]

Wow. I definitely want to see pics of that.

[Looneybomber]

So what made you decide to do this project and also why did you pick that motor?

[kscherbaum]

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

[OriginalWheelman]

*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.

[kscherbaum]

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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[s14tan]

^ LOl! YOu were at it for like 30 min.

[kscherbaum]

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

[dirtyNXerchickie]

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.

[sbird1]

Hurry up and post some pics! I want to see this thing.

[SEV6]

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!

[NSR_s30]

[Joe]

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.

[Looneybomber]

You mention the intake, but do you think the heads would even clear? How tall is the engine bay in the 240's?

[kscherbaum]

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.

[Joe]

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

[sbird1]

This is such a badass project. Looking good so far!

[kscherbaum]

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

[PBfrEAk]

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.

[Zydeco]

I hate waiting, it takes too long.

[tmorgan4]

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?

[Dittoz7]

I Just Came.

That Is All...

[Loki]

Posting in what will eventually be an epic thread.

[C-Kwik]

I call Shotgun!

[kscherbaum]

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 transmission 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

[kscherbaum]

Well the chassis is done except for the down tubes in the rear section of the cage. The motor mounts, transmission 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

[Oatmealman]

Well the chassis is done except for the down tubes in the rear section of the cage. The motor mounts, transmission 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.

[NSR_s30]

That'd be crazy man...definitely cool though

[szh]

Most awesome!

Z