yes it was

I might have missed it but what internals is this running?

completely stock, the early v6 motors only run 8:1 compression standard, but even later one will take alot of boost for a standard engine, i know of a few running 20psi and have done so for years.

mine only blew the head gasket when it was getting 40+ because the wastegate controller pipe blew off (i didnt fasten the pipes so when they got hot they got softer and blew off) I normaly cable tie them, but this time forgot.

 

i have cut and shut the inlet manifold to bring the throttlebody out the front and i run 660cc injectors with a microtech ecu

Still no videos!

i have 2 small ones from a motorkana

 

 

God it is weird watching a Excel getting side ways.

Me and a mate were thinking of doing this exact same conversion back in 99. I should have patented it :laff:

 

Well done.

Edited February 21, 201115 yr by roladude

I'm still alive. Just thought id update.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLloSAXExIE

There is one here in SA, running a 302/351 V8. Altough its just a body slapped over an RHS chassis. Rather rough and crude actually :bash:

Love this! :y:

 

You know, I only read this thread last night & this morning I nearly crashed the workvan because I saw an Excel converted into a ute....flat alloy tray on the back & all! :blinks:

I've heard stories of this Excel, just thought it was a myth but here on rollaclub lies the truth! Well done haha i love it.

 

And about Carbonboy's post, i saw that ute when i was up your way on holiday!!! Couldn't believe it

And about Carbonboy's post, i saw that ute when i was up your way on holiday!!! Couldn't believe it

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one too shocked to grab phone & take a photo! :laff:

Upgrading the front brakes and struts.

RX7 coilover strust, VS commodore hub and lower control arm, VT 296mmx28mm Discs, WH Statesman Twin spot calipers.

15" wheel still just fits.

hahahahha this thing is friggin awesome!! ...never thought id say that about an excel :P

Ive used fiber glass for the first time. Gets very hot in the engine bay and i needed to get some cold air into the engine bay.

I didnt just want to pull the headlight out as it looked ugly and unfinished.

 

Also go a photo in this months powercruise magazine.

 

 

 

Better quality pics of brakes and strut

 

And a naked frontal shot. Pulling motor out to replace the clutch.

Edited June 11, 201214 yr by NickZ