.john.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bozwell &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow, great thread

love the work going into this

must get round to seeing some of these cars in the flesh

i'm doing a S2000 engine transplant into a much smaller salloon car , one thing i noticed about the gearbox is that it will be very easy to move the gearlever position with very little work, i'm part way through this process





just a bracket to be made to hold the lever mount further forward and shorten the rod and outer sleeve, easy and no welding need be involved warping the casing </TD></TR></TABLE>

i thought about doing this too, however you would have to disassemble the tranny to get that shift rod out to drill any sort of hole that is worth while. that rod is hardened stainless steel. not to mention its obviously a round surface so drilling into it will be next to impossible with it still in the tranny. also how do you intend on getting the shifter plate thing back on to the tranny without welding? this is a good idea, but waaaayy more work than i think you are anticipating at this point.

Ian.G

.john.

did you get your fuel gauge working and can you confirm the differences in the senders/tanks ?

I've found the parts I need on the USA-based site listed above - but I doubt I can order from the UK. anyone help ?

could also do with the left site cam trigger sensor too as mine is missing (doh!)

Bozwell

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i thought about doing this too, however you would have to disassemble the tranny to get that shift rod out to drill any sort of hole that is worth while. that rod is hardened stainless steel. not to mention its obviously a round surface so drilling into it will be next to impossible with it still in the tranny. also how do you intend on getting the shifter plate thing back on to the tranny without welding? this is a good idea, but waaaayy more work than i think you are anticipating at this point.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i thought that so i tried a quick test with a hacksaw and it went through easy so i dont think its hardened

this gearbox and engine is going into a Honda S800 so this will be the easy bit

and this is where i WORK

Chris.

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you shouldnt have a problem ordering off of their website. if you do, you might be able to get in touch with them on the phone

Ian.G

So - the paint is almost finished - but it has to go back in as RS are not happy with the finish in a few places. It looks like this:









(The grille needs to come out and be replaced by my slatted one at some point. It just needs sculpting a little to keep the fogs behind it)









The fuel lines and brake lines are all going in now too.



Fuel cartridge now has a bigger fuel pump in it and -6 unions welded onto the top for the lines that run to the bulkhead connectors.



brake lines all made - just need p-clipping in now





Conrads Corolla being worked on - the boot floor has just been cut out ready for a cell.



Looks like a car again :D

pandarex

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that car looks hot

You Know I Got SOL!

beautiful car.. nicely stretched tires as well..

2poor2mod

I heart your car.....haha

Sick car

Black S2K

^x2 its looking really nice.

greyrex

You'd brought a new life to the Hachiroku!Cheers!

.Grimace

ohh i can't wait to see more photos

Chris.

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lovin the black vc... cant wait to get mine on

americ_ian

Ian do i see a buckle in one of those equips!!??

Ian.G

you do sir - its only been pushed in on the outer rolled lip of the wheel. The bead the tire seats on is totally round - I will get this sorted.

americ_ian

ahh damn was going to offer you a realy low amount of money for them

88ED8

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lol

steveoz32

It's a bit strange Ian that I should find out about your build I was talking to Jay about from a friend in New York, small world eh?

Give us a shout sometime mate, not sure if I can get PM on here, but you can PM me on driftworks, steveoz32.


Cheers!

Steve

steveoz32

PS AE is looking very sweet mate.

EG2_AP1_AE86

very great work that you have accomplish!! i been pushing myself to finish my ae86. i have the f20 and tranny plus the wire harness, dash ITB's, AEM EMS but i been kinna broke since im also working on my s2000, del sol and im only 19 going to college and working. looking at your car makes me more motivated to finish these 3 projects of mine. thanks Ian.G and beautiful AE86 you have



--enrique--

Bozwell

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i thought about doing this too, however you would have to disassemble the tranny to get that shift rod out to drill any sort of hole that is worth while. that rod is hardened stainless steel. not to mention its obviously a round surface so drilling into it will be next to impossible with it still in the tranny. also how do you intend on getting the shifter plate thing back on to the tranny without welding? this is a good idea, but waaaayy more work than i think you are anticipating at this point.</TD></TR></TABLE>

OK, finally got the engine in the S800 about where i want it so i can now relocate the gear lever. and i found it very easy

i used hand tools only , didn't strip the box, drilled and tapped the linkage no problem. just got to make a couple more brackets but i have 6 gears and reverse

Black S2K

^ nice work man glad to c your did it yourself too

matysik27

nice build man, very nice

Ian.G

Hehehhe

man - that car is going to be savage with this engine in it LOL.

Lol - can you post a proper pic of the car - I'm guessing its similar in size to one of the 'good' lotus elan sprints ?

The chap my engine came from was a guy who had purchased a full salvage s2000 - he was going to put the engine into an MG Midget - crazy bast@rd. His wife found out how much more performant the little piece of crap would become with the f20 and told him a firm 'NO' LOL.

Its a spanking engine. My buddy paz now has his F20 powered AE86 up and running and he is loving it. heheheheh



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Modified by Ian.G at 1:08 PM 5/28/2008

Bozwell

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ian.G &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hehehhe

man - that car is going to be savage with this engine in it LOL.

Lol - can you post a proper pic of the car - I'm guessing its similar in size to one of the 'good' lotus elan sprints ?

The chap my engine came from was a guy who had purchased a full salvage s2000 - he was going to put the engine into an MG Midget - crazy bast@rd. His wife found out how much more performant the little piece of crap would become with the f20 and told him a firm 'NO' LOL.
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here's a picture, and it is tiny



before i bought it



full thread HERE


i'm sure it will be a lot of fun when it's finished

Chris.

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my dad used to have an mgtd...those things are mad tiny... must be a blast to drive that thing