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GOLIATH...the drift Sambar BUILD THREAD

Discussion in 'Subaru Sambar' started by WELDER, Apr 13, 2010.

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  1. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I finally have to time to re-size and post some pics.

    I've been ordering parts and waiting for them to arrive for the last couple months. Now that everything is here, with the exception of front wheels and tires, we can begin.

    I'll get all the pictures posted up tonight, to bring you guys/girls up to date.

    BTW, if anyone would like the original 3872x2592 of any of the pictures, I'll happily email it to you. I'll upload in 640x480 to keep it fast.
     
    Last edited: Apr 13, 2010
  2. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I won't put all the pics in this thread, since there is already 50 of them, but there are a few more in my album.

    I don't need to tell you all what this is. This how I got it.

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    91 Chevy Sprint TBI assy.

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    MSII v3.57extra with direct coil control.

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    LC-1 Wideband O2, how else will I know when the head is going to melt?

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    Measuring + doing math + designing + cutting + welding + painting = TBI to intake adapter...why must the engine be on it's side?

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    I decided to port match the intake to the head, should make a big difference, the ports on the intake were about 1/8' smaller in diameter than the ports on the head.

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  3. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I am finishing my turbo pipe(s) tonight, so that will be up tomorrow.

    Rather than posting the 30 pics of parts sitting on their boxes, you get to see them as they are installed.
     
  4. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    hmm kinda weird they were an 1/8" smaller.

    looks like you got her going now.
     
  5. WELDER

    WELDER Member


    Yes, yes it is kinda weird that they were 1/8" smaller.

    I bet that matching them as I did (die grinder) would make a good-size difference to the stock setup...

    Everyone take your intakes off and match them:D
     
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  6. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I was able to get a bit of measuring done.

    Here is my turbo pipe, it is actually finished, aside from removing some burrs on the inside of the tube on the turbo end.

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    The turbo > I.C. junction lines up nicely. Once the box is on, I will able to work out the final mounting for the I.C.

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    Working the length of the B.O.V. tube into the equation.

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    Turbo > I.C. > B.O.V. > plenum. Before anyone tries being a smart-a**, I am well aware of the fact that currently, my plenum has no intake tubing coming off it, or holes in it for that matter. Once I know exactly where the end of my last silicone elbow is pointing, after the B.O.V., I will be able to properly clock some tubing onto the plenum, blast a hole in it and weld it in.

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    It's coming together boys/girls :D:pop:
     
  7. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Awesome! Looking good.
     
  8. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    saweeeeeeeeet!!!
     
  9. jgendr

    jgendr New Member

    I love it so far nice setup!!! where did you get the MS?
     
  10. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    "jgendr", i bought it straight from DIY Autotune. They are the nicest to work with. They will get you exactly what you want.
     
  11. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I finish-welded my dump pipe :D

    I used TIG for everything, as it was all pretty thin.

    Standing 20" tall

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    V-band flange was a breeze; perfect fit-up.

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    The wide band O2 sensor's bung was a little tricky, but it turned out A-OK.

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    I plan to cut some holes/slots/notches into the box this weekend and get it bolted back down to the frame-rails. Then I can figure out some mounting/bracing.
     
  12. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    I was able to throw together a new "final section" of my turbo pipe today. It had to be done to avoid cutting a 6' long section out of the box to allow the exhaust to get to the stack.

    With the box finally back on, I did the final mock-up. Tomorrow I will weld an intake tube to the plenum, as well as thread it for an IAT sensor.

    Turbo pipe. It looks a lot less cluttered than stock :)

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    One more hole in the bed than stock.

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    Getting it all lined up.

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    Making sure they are looking at each other.

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    The charge has a pretty short journey from the compressor wheel to the plenum. The lag shouldn't be too bad :p

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    I will start on the wiring of MS this weekend.
     
  13. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    loving this keep it up...nice welding by the way:)
     
  14. axle

    axle Member

    Nice i love it, cant wait to see the finish product.
    good luck.
     
  15. Ironraven

    Ironraven Active Member

    Oh wow! Interesting progress here... nice welding and I'm looking forward to seeing progress :)
     
  16. G1LB3RT

    G1LB3RT New Member

    one of the inspiring projects!

    keep us posted :)
     
  17. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    Thanks for the compliments and encouragement!

    I'll cut up some gaskets tomorrow evening, get the TBI snugged down, and figure out how I want to mount my I.C.

    We're getting there.
     
  18. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    Sorry for not posting up any updates for a while.

    Things HAVE been getting done though :)

    Popped two grommets in behind the handbrake lever.

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    Got some more fabbed and installed.

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    Yes, yes, that IS in fact a chunk of 2x4 under my intercooler. It is a light, sturdy spacer. Plus...all the cool kids are doing it.

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    I'll make up my oil scavenging lines tomorrow, grab 2 more T-bolt clamps and then start the wiring.
     
  19. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    These builds are always like a cliffhanger TV series:pop:..just leave you waiting in anticipation for the next segment:pop::):):)
    work faster dammit lol I am only kidding you.... loving the work.
     
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  20. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Nice. Making some real progress. And as far as the 2x4? Don't forget that it's the original "carbon fiber" (that's FIBRE for some ;) )
     
  21. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    Yes and don't forget Morgan stil uses wood for it's frames...Colin Chapman used wood frames...Wood is good, used properly...Hmmm gotta explain that to the GF:)....keep it up.....er.....good work:):pop:
     
  22. ccrn2

    ccrn2 New Member

    I am so jeleous! I would love to have something like that on mine. Only problem I would have is that it takes up the bed. I use mine a lot. Did you consider raising the bed or other Designs under the stock bed? I know it is really cramped under there. Just wondering. By the way, did I mention I was jealous! Hope you can feel the envy!! Great work.
     
  23. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    Thanks ccrn2. I did consider an "under-bed" setup, but after running int the oil scavenging issue, the exhaust getting to the stack behind the cab and having a million 90 degree bends in the charge tubing (bad news), I decided that an in-box setup would do the trick. Installing a bod lift on the rear was not an option. I am firmly agaist body lifts and lift blocks int he 4x4 world, so a bit of that carried over. Also, I am aiming for a low COG.

    I am thinking of a custom tonneau-style cover with a scoop in it :)
     
  24. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    I know! I full bed sized K&N filter and turn the whole thing into the world's largest airbox! :D
     
  25. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    D*mn it Ace. I'll have to buy 50 cartridge style filters and build a sub frame for them to sit in.

    OR

    A sh*t-ton of furnace filters :p
     
  26. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    Got the wiring done. It now starts, runs for a few secs then dies. I'll post up some more pics, and maybe a vid once I have it running nicely.

    Wiring...

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    This is about half of the wires in the harness.

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    My way of organizing what was left to do.

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    Injector wired up.

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    After 5 hours of running my wire cutters/strippers/crimpers, I was both done, and suffering from a bad case of carpal-tunnel :D
     
  27. Acerguy

    Acerguy Moderator Staff Member

    Keep going, man! :)
     
  28. DannyM

    DannyM Member

    Hey guys, this type of work is what the MINI TRUCKIN CHANNEL is looking for. Make videos (digital would be great) and submit them to Kevin. This way we can start putting things together for a show(s). All I would ask is you keep up with the suppliers ( for ad purposes) and cost expenditures and time of build for all our viewers. Thanks guys,

    DANNYM
     
  29. WELDER

    WELDER Member

    When the truck is finished, I'll send a bunch of video, specs, all that. But for now, I have to fix my DD. SO poor little Goliath is one the backburner for a few days:p
     
  30. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    looking great man!
     
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