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Post by misdablack on Nov 13, 2010 20:16:56 GMT 12
put a weber on and tidied the engine up a bit. adjusty panhard on too and chucked some sounds in. already had a speaker mount in the back so i carpeted that. putting the impreza buckies in tomorrow and new carpet. its got a tacho dash in now too just need a momo & boss & she'll be sweet    |
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Post by misdablack on Nov 15, 2010 12:10:22 GMT 12
anyone got a gem boss kit or know which ones fit?
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Post by misdablack on Nov 15, 2010 17:02:42 GMT 12
new look interior. impreza seats didnt fit so stuck with these ugly things for now. chevette carpet fits in sweet though with minor alterations  |
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Post by crazytim on Nov 16, 2010 7:49:57 GMT 12
Mite have a brown centre unit if keen...
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Post by misdablack on Nov 16, 2010 8:13:03 GMT 12
no thanks tim got one just prefer it without. need a boss kit though. that rubber steering wheel is just ridiculous
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Post by misdablack on Nov 18, 2010 18:10:31 GMT 12
isuzu badge - quick way to add value to your gemini lol.  looking a bit better. in dire need of paint though obviously  |
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Post by misdablack on Jan 26, 2011 8:43:36 GMT 12
2L piazza DOHC engine & box - $76.00
freight from dunedin to auckland - $250.00
lolz
anyone need a piazza efi manifold and injector setup??? will have one spare
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Post by misdablack on Jan 28, 2011 13:43:10 GMT 12
twin cammage up here next week - yus! anyone got an ecu? thinking megasquirt? Links look a bit pricey eh.
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Post by taistorm on Jan 28, 2011 18:24:27 GMT 12
From what ive heard, the megasquirt is a good, cheap alternative and should do the job well. have a look at www.diyautotune.com for more info |
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Post by misdablack on Feb 9, 2011 12:17:45 GMT 12
just put all new upper/lower balljoints and tie rods on the gem - handles great on corners now. piazza twin cam getting picked up this week - pics to come. got spare doors now too so can start prepping for paint.
anyone got a g161 i can pinch the clutch cable attachment off?
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Post by cul8r on Feb 14, 2011 20:54:31 GMT 12
Nice man, advertise the spare manifold etc on ozgemini.com they'll use it for turbo conversions...
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Post by misdablack on Feb 15, 2011 16:21:27 GMT 12
small update. picked up twin cam yesterday. its a bit grubby but i took off everything i dont need ie power steer/engine mounts/air con and it should clean up pretty well. had a squizz at the cams etc and looks all good. turns over prettty sweet too so hopefully will be a good runner. only done 150k k's so im pretty happy and only cost 230 bucks including freight and trailer hire. still not sure if wanna run efi or carbs. twin carbs might be cool if i can sort a manifold out and would keep with the old school theme. oh and bonus - the gearbox is already setup for clutch cable! one less thing to sort out lol  nice shot of the gem ratrod spec lol  g200 running quite well now with original nikki carb. weber needs to be rejetted before i can use it with this engine  dirty little twin cam |
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Post by 77vette on Feb 15, 2011 17:27:15 GMT 12
run bike carbs on twin cam plz
i heard mega squirt is cheap but you gotta be a wizz kid
link will be much easier if you go injection
unless you're a wizz kid with electricz
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Post by misdablack on Feb 15, 2011 18:25:25 GMT 12
hmmm....yeah sorta leaning towards carbs tbh as its alot less hassle. will keep an eye out for an affordable ecu though.
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Post by cul8r on Feb 15, 2011 20:58:59 GMT 12
Can use original dizzy so Carbs is easy option.. Have you joined up to the twincam forums yet? Some knowledgeable guys on there, even if I dont know what the hell a couple of them are on about sometimes ....
Best bet for manifold would be going into your local autobend, or laser/waterjet with some new inlet gaskets and getting them to cut them to suit.. (mine were $30 for pair from memory from 12mm steel laser cut - mates rate) I then supplied carb to copy exactly for the carb flange.. Manifold was then tig'd and milled.
By the time you've set up megasquirt it'll set you back more than the whole motor conversion... To be fair my carb setup costs more than my conversion, and I got two motors, two gearbox's and a zz/r diff... But my drivetrain was dirt cheap I mean dirt cheap!
Oh and talk to elky on oz gemini he may have another pair of extractors...
Bowdenautoparts - Chris is the guy you want to talk to, he got me all my gaskets dirt cheap. Easy as to deal with too. Could possibly get flanges cut again but not sure on cost and if he has my flanges on file still or not..
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