Jono.C Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 I might have missed it but what internals is this running? Quote
NickZ Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Posted February 16, 2011 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 Quote
NickZ Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Posted February 18, 2011 i have 2 small ones from a motorkana Quote
roladude Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) 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, 2011 by roladude Quote
NickZ Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Posted September 25, 2011 I'm still alive. Just thought id update. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLloSAXExIE Quote
SLO-030 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Posted September 25, 2011 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: Quote
carbonboy Posted September 26, 2011 Report Posted September 26, 2011 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: Quote
BlueKsev Posted February 10, 2012 Report Posted February 10, 2012 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 Quote
carbonboy Posted February 10, 2012 Report Posted February 10, 2012 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: Quote
NickZ Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Posted May 23, 2012 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. Quote
Subaru_kid Posted May 24, 2012 Report Posted May 24, 2012 hahahahha this thing is friggin awesome!! ...never thought id say that about an excel :P Quote
NickZ Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by NickZ Quote
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