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WOW.... thats gonna be one badass repu!!!!! looks good
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wow that is cool.....great looking truck
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did you make the turbo manifold?
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That should shot out like a rocket!!!! Mine did back in the days. Very Nice. :nod: :nod: :nod:
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Thanks for the compliments guys, I can't wait to get it on the road and the motor broken in! Got most the parts today to make the race exhaust for it......hint: it will have a flapper on it...lol
Originally Posted by blwfly
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did you make the turbo manifold?
looks awsome btw looks like i got beat:) |
couple of the interior, I will probably getting rid of the Repu harness/cluster and putting in a modified 1st gen harness that I have all ready adapted to a painless switch panel.
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Today I welded the waste gate portion of the manifold up, and started fabing up the stack. I also was able to run the wiring harness and intake mounted up.
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your gonna need to upgrade to a 3rd gen rx7 lsd and put concrete sacks in the back lol
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I am thinking I might try the clutch type T2 diff in the back.....I know it swaps into the 3rd gen so I guess it will swap into the REPU with the same spacer? Have you heard of anyone doing the t2 lsd?
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Hard to say If the LSD unit from a TII will fit. Do you know whether or not the ring gear is the same size?
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theres very little info on the t2 lsd but iv been told it can be done
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thats pretty damn bad ass bro...
I like that you decided to eliminate the intercooler for simple reasons that sweet I also noticed you kept the fd water pump with the alternator and used a GSL-SE on the 3rd gen motor correct? I take it one of two things happened, either you modded the front gsl-se front oil cover or 12a cover for clearance or the FD waterpump just happened to clear? Im running a 13b re motor and the gsl-se front cover didn't allow the waterpump to mount flush...so im running a first gen water pump...Which is coo its not so clunky and heave and shit... but let me and us know whot that worked out for you? Also the build is looking pretty damn sick and very simple and quick... |
Originally Posted by teddyrx2
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thats pretty damn bad ass bro...
I like that you decided to eliminate the intercooler for simple reasons that sweet I also noticed you kept the fd water pump with the alternator and used a GSL-SE on the 3rd gen motor correct? I take it one of two things happened, either you modded the front gsl-se front oil cover or 12a cover for clearance or the FD waterpump just happened to clear? Im running a 13b re motor and the gsl-se front cover didn't allow the waterpump to mount flush...so im running a first gen water pump...Which is coo its not so clunky and heave and shit... but let me and us know whot that worked out for you? Also the build is looking pretty damn sick and very simple and quick... I am running a gsl-se front cover and to my surprise did not have any issues with the water pump housing hitting the cover. |
Its been a minuet, however I started it for the first time today.
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Are you running fd ecu?
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I started it on the AEM, might switch it to the powerfc.
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sweet repu mate keep us updated with your project :nod:
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I like your oil pan baffle plates. I'll probably do that in my REPU's pan.
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wow, badass repu. whats apex seals did you use for your engine?
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I hope it controls the oil better than without the plates, under full throttle through high speed right turns I would have oil make its way all the way up to the oil fill /catch can with this similar set up in a 1st gen. If it works I might spend a little more time on the design of the baffles.
I used 2mm RA classics in S4 low compression rotors. I choose the Classics at the time because of the cost, and I was planning to only run 17-18psi with water injection. I have ran them in several motors, and they hold up pretty well with plenty of pre-mix. |
That truck's a beast!
I see you have alot surface rubber to the road ,how is your traction with that kinda power? Cool build. J |
In the corners with the falken azenis 225 F and 245 R it would run away from miatas with the same model of tire. I could not believe how well the truck would stick in a corner. However in a strait line I had issues with the open diff and wheel hop while spraying a 100 shot on a bridge port motor. So now with this power level I am going to have to rework the rearend.
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i drool over your truck everytime i log on here and somehow just noticed your seats. which leads me to my next question, how tall are you??? and can i see some more shots highlighting clearence and mounting?
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Nice truck ,it almost makes me miss mine .ORIGINAL RECIPY KENNY look up race tech usa low back seats ,I had them in my repu great seats that fit under the brace under the rear window , I am 6' and it was a bit cramped but tolerable and they are comfortable .
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I am a hair over 6' with shoes on. The seats are out of the truck right now, when I get them back in I will take some measurements for you.
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Its now drivable, just have some small things to fab up to make it long trip road ready. Over the last two weeks I have put about 90 hrs into it, but it was worth it. This next week I should have new door seals and panels, oil and coolant catch can made, leaf spring bushings replaced, third link installed, and some sticky rubber ordered.
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there you go ...
i wondered what happened to you. i am/was a HUGE fan of your Gen I and after i noticed you were missing in the Gen I forum, i kind of just assumed you were M.I.A. i guess you just changed sections. :) anyway, i love the 'PU it's kind of got that Grand National-thing (or maybe more like Syclone-thing) going for it. i really dig it!
Originally Posted by kevinbtz
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In the corners with the falken azenis 225 F and 245 R it would run away from miatas with the same model of tire. I could not believe how well the truck would stick in a corner. However in a strait line I had issues with the open diff and wheel hop while spraying a 100 shot on a bridge port motor. So now with this power level I am going to have to rework the rearend.
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Thanks diabolical. After the 1st gen I got into third gens for a while and that and life put this project on hold. However this is one of my favorite vehicles.
I have a little over 200 miles on the break in of the REPU's motor and got into a little boost on the current break in map. On the current wastegate spring the boost crept up to 14psi at a peak of 7400 rpms. The current rearend is a 4.625 so I was a curious what it was going to feel like with TII JDM transmission with the shorter 5th gear and 25" outer diameter tires. According to the data log and gear speed calculator in 3rd gear it went from 69mph@6000rpms to 86mph@7400rpms in 1.6seconds. This is a pretty good sign as far as power output, once I install the cold air intake and water injection I will be able to turn the boost up and advance the timing a little. This short of a final drive in third gear will limit the top speed of third to 93@8000rpms, definitely different from a 3rdgen that can easily go a good bit over 100 in third. The short ratio 5th is perfect for a gear that will still easily accelerate plenty fast but gas mileage will suffer. Also as for the traction I have temporarily installed a set of traction bars that are doing the job for the time being. |
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very cool repu!
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cool truck. I actually found this thread looking for REPU trucks for sale
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Found some time to knock out some more stuff on the to do list. I lowered the truck and also reworked the front control arms to gain negative camber on compression and also have 3 degrees of negative camber static if need be. I put some old 245/40/17 RS3s on the new 17x8 and 17x9 aluminum wheels, the new tires are on the way in 225/45/17 and 255/40/17. I also replaced the rear leaf spring shackles with sliders. The intake is almost done and now needs to be boxed in. I also made some cheap door panels to make the interior more complete.
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Today I installed the Aux. injection and upped the boost to 17psi and maxed out the 4x850cc injectors with an additional 280cc of alcohol. The truck did 65mph to 90mph in 2.1 seconds with conservative timing and feels wicked for a truck. I am also at the moment programing the traction control in the AEM to help out in less than ideal conditions.
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I've read up on leaf sliders, any more info on them? Also what did you use to lower the truck, JW.
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This is a very awesome build! I also was wondering what happened to your 1st gen as that car was one of my inspirations for my own 13B-REW S1.
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Originally Posted by dinel
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This is a very awesome build! I also was wondering what happened to your 1st gen as that car was one of my inspirations for my own 13B-REW S1.
Looks like some of the parts carried over onto the REPU. Keep it up!
Originally Posted by vqturbo
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I've read up on leaf sliders, any more info on them? Also what did you use to lower the truck, JW.
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Thanks for the info! I'm looking to use the REPU winter/highway cruiser/bike transporter duty. So I'm not too concerned on performance during spirited driving. I'm weighing out all the mods out to increase stability/safety. I may consider sliders in the near future of my intentions with the truck change. I'm tempted to lay it out though...
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Edit: Quick thought, since the front leaf is fixed (From what ive seen on google images), is there now additional forward/aft axle movement during vertical movement of the axle on sliders comparatively to a traditional shackle? Also I have yet to see anyone c-notch a REPU, any insight?
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Some pics of the shock mount modification in order to use the Digresively valved Bilsteins. I also started getting some parts together to put on when the ID1000s go in. One of the things is a 90mm throttle body that I knife edged and will be bolted on to a port matched/hogged out upper intake manifold.
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What type shocks you running up front?
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Matching Bilstiens (for a dirt track Chevelle) 325# / 220# front and 300# / 120# rear
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looks a lot better lowered....must be a blast to drive
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Originally Posted by papsmagu
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looks a lot better lowered....must be a blast to drive
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I put the truck on corner scales to see where I was at weight wise before I start taking more weight out of it. I told a friend that I had 2550 lbs in my head as what I was hoping for, but would be happy with anything under 2700. Much to my surprise it came in at 2551, now that I know where the weight needs to be in the truck I am going to attempt to take another 52 lbs out of it.
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This build delivers.
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