nerfbat Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 ah bullet proof then mate Gilroys for the win..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untubbed_20 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Cool project, that auto and converter are going to suck some power, I had a trimatic, but never fitted it for that reason, have to be pretty rough to break a K 4-5speed, i never broke one in 10 yrs , only diffs  why aren't you turboing the 5K?, much stronger pistons and spool a turbo a fair bit quicker! cheers darren Edited April 6, 2013 by untubbed_20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Cool, youre going all out with the auto thing, doing it once and properly. Really looking forward to your feedback on how it goes with the little 1.3 and auto, its definitely keeping me interested. Edited April 5, 2013 by oh what a nissan feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapped out Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 ^^^agreed, i believe the auto is a better option too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercorty Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I also think that the auto was the best idea as the standard manuals arnt going to be reliable enough with boost to use as a work car, as this car is purely a delivery vehicle for my car parts business. i also think it will help the diff survive longer than a manual so saves me having to upgrade that. The only thing I'm worried about is how well it will run with the camshaft as it really is massive but i think i can live with that for the sound :). also the auto only cost me $1000 for full rebuild, extra clutches, manual valve body and convertor i have the contacts, would normally be a $2000 gearbox heres a couple of more pictures. Â I'm also chasing a ke55 auto speedo cable if anyone has something? Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJM85 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks like fun. Very unique indeed. Is there a reason your weber is on backwards though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercorty Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks like fun. Very unique indeed. Is there a reason your weber is on backwards though? Â nah its just sitting on there for now the top spins to where ever so just have to spin the carby around when i bolt everything on for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercorty Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 This ones getting closer and thinking about finishing it for jamboree to race is anyone else entering jamboree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 This ones getting closer and thinking about finishing it for jamboree to race is anyone else entering jamboree? Â Not this year (I keep saying that) but I will be there supporting 2 others (well 1 is a definite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerfbat Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 i hope to be down there mate..! as a voyeur, not an entrant   wait that came out wrong...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercorty Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I will be happy if it runs into the 13's I think about 140rwhp should go close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've done 14.5 with an estimated 120rwkw. Will be interesting to see how an auto compares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical Sympathy Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 For trivia's sake - and assuming your vehicle's paint code is AZ - the colour of your yellow wagon is actually called "Buff".  I have a KE55 collection of two - a silver XX coupe (when I get it towed down from T'bar) and a buff KE55 sedan. I didn't like buff at first but it's growing on me!  Really like the idea of a hi-stall 4k  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skellington Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Love seeing updates on this thing. I am very curious to see what numbers it runs. Hi stall + turbo seems fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japlish Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 BANG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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