Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
#51
Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
Man, don't rush things.
Your rear-end setup has some SERIOUS problems.
In addition to the whole setup needing to be much beefier, and all the heims double-shear, the upper links need to be MUCH higher at both ends.
Also, the upper links should not be longer than the lowers.
The way it is, the rear is going to twist a LOT as the suspension moves, causing DRASTIC pinion angle changes.
Also, with the upper mounts on the housing that low, the forces on the links will be extreme. The rearend will just have way too much leverage on the linkage.
Good luck with your build, just slow down, get some engineering help, and do it SAFE and RIGHT.
Your rear-end setup has some SERIOUS problems.
In addition to the whole setup needing to be much beefier, and all the heims double-shear, the upper links need to be MUCH higher at both ends.
Also, the upper links should not be longer than the lowers.
The way it is, the rear is going to twist a LOT as the suspension moves, causing DRASTIC pinion angle changes.
Also, with the upper mounts on the housing that low, the forces on the links will be extreme. The rearend will just have way too much leverage on the linkage.
Good luck with your build, just slow down, get some engineering help, and do it SAFE and RIGHT.
example: Im a V8 LSx person and tune these cars, I get old school SBC carbs come in all the time to dyno, You try telling them to switch to fuel injection. Well, it's not gonna happen unless they learn by them self that ls1/efi is far more superior than old sbc carb.
#52
Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
I'd just like to let you know i hate you sooooo much with my black heart. <3 Awesome build! Since i used the word h8 we should be seeing a progress report soon. =P
I'm really interested in what rear end you used, and how it's actually bolted into the frame. I see the massive end links which i take it is used for alignment issues.
I'm really interested in what rear end you used, and how it's actually bolted into the frame. I see the massive end links which i take it is used for alignment issues.
there's other links up top going through the trunk and the shocks/springs on the outside in the factory spot going down onto the rear end.
Maybe I should just post the car when it's completed, THAT way there wont be any question about this and that..lol
#58
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Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
the speed of this build is crazy, can't wait to see it with all the minor kinks worked out. not trying to hate but the plates welded to the rear end look pretty sloppy in my eyes. Im sure once you get the car where its at you will make them look better but I just like trying to take a bit more time to make everything look right the first time. either way, **** is gonna be sick na or turbo'd. can't wait to see it running.
#59
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Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
U are out in fort worth huh, I've seen those tegs before a few times that I've went to get some parts. Either way LOVE the white teg, thought it was around 700 HP? That civic is gangsta! U will take so many peopleby suprise when the front wheels come up!
#67
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Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
I know it's already been said, but DAMN that thing is sick and how fast you've put it together is beyond impressive!!! Keep up the good work!
#68
Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
thanks for the concern tho.
Legit. I cant wait to see it run!
<-----Anxiously waiting for pics or running vid
The sheer fact you did all that in 4 days practically by yourself is unreal.
Major props to you sir!
Major props to you sir!
the speed of this build is crazy, can't wait to see it with all the minor kinks worked out. not trying to hate but the plates welded to the rear end look pretty sloppy in my eyes. Im sure once you get the car where its at you will make them look better but I just like trying to take a bit more time to make everything look right the first time. either way, **** is gonna be sick na or turbo'd. can't wait to see it running.
U are out in fort worth huh, I've seen those tegs before a few times that I've went to get some parts. Either way LOVE the white teg, thought it was around 700 HP? That civic is gangsta! U will take so many peopleby suprise when the front wheels come up!
if you donnt mind me asking, why not a LSX?
cheaper these can be had all day long at the junk yards for under 300 bucks.
THIS LOOKS SO FRESH.....i typed in caps cause it made me excited...also that datsun>>>>>>>>>
wow!-i knw plenty of ppl that would dig this- Rwd drag/drift civics, and your progress is too quick....
i want to do mine now lol
This is awesome in a weird sort of gay **** way.
I know it's already been said, but DAMN that thing is sick and how fast you've put it together is beyond impressive!!! Keep up the good work!
#69
Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
DAY7
ok these are from day 7 and final day of the build, sorry I didn't get to post them up the 7th day, i was really strapping for time as I was going out of state Thursday morning and wanted this car done before I left. Well, anyways the cars complete, i didn't get a chance to take burnout vids for you guys but i promise when I get back from Cali I will set it up and post it. I didn't get done till about 3am in the morning, and had to drive 29hrs to sacramento Cali 5hrs later. I just now made it here, that's why im posting this. Wow what a drive.
Enjoy these pictures Ive took before I left weds night. oh and i'll clean everything up once I get back in town.
also i'll post pictures of what im doing in california too.
Enjoy guys happy holidays
ok these are from day 7 and final day of the build, sorry I didn't get to post them up the 7th day, i was really strapping for time as I was going out of state Thursday morning and wanted this car done before I left. Well, anyways the cars complete, i didn't get a chance to take burnout vids for you guys but i promise when I get back from Cali I will set it up and post it. I didn't get done till about 3am in the morning, and had to drive 29hrs to sacramento Cali 5hrs later. I just now made it here, that's why im posting this. Wow what a drive.
Enjoy these pictures Ive took before I left weds night. oh and i'll clean everything up once I get back in town.
also i'll post pictures of what im doing in california too.
Enjoy guys happy holidays
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Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
DAY7
ok these are from day 7 and final day of the build, sorry I didn't get to post them up the 7th day, i was really strapping for time as I was going out of state Thursday morning and wanted this car done before I left. Well, anyways the cars complete, i didn't get a chance to take burnout vids for you guys but i promise when I get back from Cali I will set it up and post it. I didn't get done till about 3am in the morning, and had to drive 29hrs to sacramento Cali 5hrs later. I just now made it here, that's why im posting this. Wow what a drive.
Enjoy these pictures Ive took before I left weds night. oh and i'll clean everything up once I get back in town.
also i'll post pictures of what im doing in california too.
Enjoy guys happy holidays
ok these are from day 7 and final day of the build, sorry I didn't get to post them up the 7th day, i was really strapping for time as I was going out of state Thursday morning and wanted this car done before I left. Well, anyways the cars complete, i didn't get a chance to take burnout vids for you guys but i promise when I get back from Cali I will set it up and post it. I didn't get done till about 3am in the morning, and had to drive 29hrs to sacramento Cali 5hrs later. I just now made it here, that's why im posting this. Wow what a drive.
Enjoy these pictures Ive took before I left weds night. oh and i'll clean everything up once I get back in town.
also i'll post pictures of what im doing in california too.
Enjoy guys happy holidays
#74
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Re: Twin Turbo RWD V8 Civic
how hard is the wiring to do? looks like the engine harness just goes into the cab where Im assuming it plugs into a ecu then all you would really have to do is run the power and grounds to the ecu along with gauge wiring. this looks like it would be a gangster swap for a little toyota pickup