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by Sean
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

Re: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

Still on the cards, just been flat out earning money, need to find time to spend it...

Sean
by Sean
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: insurance
Replies: 5
Views: 1147

Re: insurance

The 2 GL Scorps are about 130ish dollars each. The magna is slightly less even tho I'd consider it more risky with its torquey V6 and wrong wheel drive. All those are 3rd party only. I think I got quoted as much as 500 for 3rd/Fire/Theft for my original GL when I was living in Scarborough in Perth, ...
by Sean
Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.6 Astron to replace 2.0 Astron in my GH
Replies: 12
Views: 1308

Re: 2.6 Astron to replace 2.0 Astron in my GH

Plenty of bits and pieces you can change while its out that will be easier than once it's installed.

I'd be doing all the belts, hoses, thermostat, filters, etc

May as well delete the balance shafts, and if it's condition is unknown whack a new timing chain on it.

Sean
by Sean
Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:12 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Extractors- Pacemaker vs others
Replies: 33
Views: 6076

Re: Extractors- Pacemaker vs others

how are thay a good design ? there not tuned length ,the port pulsing is wrong there just a set of cheap as pipes that make the gas go backwards,not designed at all a proper set of extractors dont look anything like that ,sorry to say cheers stealth (H) Remember when reading this that Stealth sells...
by Sean
Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: ENDLSS back on the road after a long rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 1405

Re: ENDLSS back on the road after a long rebuild

If you have the persons details, send a letter of demand via registered post to the person (not their insurance) stating that they have 14days to pay for the damages or you will commence legal action. If they're stupid, and you're not asking for a ridiculous amount of money, they'll pay it, or get o...
by Sean
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Mitsubishi sigma gh project Recommended Carbys
Replies: 11
Views: 1683

Re: Mitsubishi sigma gh project Recommended Carbys

If you're looking for an easy option, there's a fella on Ebay that sells the Webber carb all set up and ready to just hook up to a sigma as a kit. I have a feeling linkages are all set up too. Otherwise you can do like me and get the carb for stuff-all from a wrecker, and look at it on the shelf eve...
by Sean
Sat May 22, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: SA - Mallala Track Day - 19th June
Replies: 20
Views: 4378

Re: SA - Mallala Track Day - 19th June

There's no way my Scorpion will be finished by then, but I might cruise out for a look in the girlfriends scorpion :)

It's not worth thrashing it around a track, bloody automatics.... Maybe next time I can give mine a go out there instead :)
by Sean
Fri May 07, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?
Replies: 15
Views: 7814

Re: MX6 injection manifold on 4g54?

May be a bit of confusion here regarding Mazda/Ford stuff and Astron motors. 87-89 Mazda licensed (not sure if they built or bought) the 4G54 from Mitsubishi to use in their B2600 / Bravo and in Australia the Ford Courier which they refered to as the G54. From '89 on they switched over to their own ...
by Sean
Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2655

Re: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

Just out of curiosity, how was it working with one of them scissor lifts?

I'm thinking of getting one for the buildup of my scorpion and I don't have the head room for a real hoist, and the perseverance to dig a pit..
by Sean
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:21 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2655

Re: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

That paint is gorgeous! Love the interior trim too...
by Sean
Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade
Replies: 78
Views: 76775

Re: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade

Yeah i'm wondering the same... would a decent pair of pads and rotors in the back of a scorp be ok with these front upgrades, or would all the proportioning be out of whack.... What are you guys using on the back? Easiest just to stick a borgy diff in with falcon/commodore disk brakes? Otherwise the...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

Re: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

I'd rather make a funny cross member up than try and adapt a bell housing!

Just bought a Cigweld mig for $50, time to fire her up!
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

Re: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

Well, home thursday, hopefull the 5speed has enough life left in her to get from Edwardstown (workshop it's sitting at) up to my new place, otherwise I'll get some value out of my RAA membership ;) Not intending to big note myself, but I'm cashed up, have a new shed to play in, and the Mrs and I bot...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade
Replies: 78
Views: 76775

Re: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade

I can't commit to purchasing your upgrade, I started researching this 24 hours ago, but I am not afraid at all of spending cash, only afraid of buying something I don't need. I think I'll stick the above mentioned rotors and pads on the missus scorpion, see how they feel, and watch with interest wha...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

Re: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

Yeah mate thats the one, saves visiting a Mazda wrecker and a Mitsubishi one, and possibly a Ford one!! Not guaranteeing I'll spend my cash there unless they're cost competitive tho... http://projectzerog.com/images/rx7trans/4bellhousingComparison.jpg For anyone who's interested, a photo comparing t...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

Re: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

Well Ebay tells me that a low KM jap import RX7 turbo gearbox (from an FD) will set me back around $500. A bit of a poke through some Mazda boards leads me to beleive the boxes are good for a few more horsepower than a Jap 5speed. So, if I can stick a decent Mazda box in, recycling the clutch that I...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:59 am
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: SA Cruise's - Suggestion's Please
Replies: 28
Views: 3658

Re: SA Cruise's - Suggestion's Please

I'm keen to join a cruise, or just catch up for a chat some time with you guys. I've got a pair of '84 Scorpions (well one is for the missus) and just grabbed an (ashamed to say it) Magna. Hers goes alright, not sure if whoever the enthusiast who owned it before is a member here or not. Mine was a 1...
by Sean
Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:46 am
Forum: Transmission/Drivetrain
Topic: 4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??
Replies: 23
Views: 7965

4G54 to RX7 gearbox without fabrication??

Just been doing a little research for on of my scorpions (which needs a new Jap 5speed desperately) and come across some interesting info out of the states... According to the transmission section of "Project Zero G" an RX7 gearbox can be mated up to a 4G63 wideblock using the bellhousing ...
by Sean
Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade
Replies: 78
Views: 76775

Re: Hopper stoppers brake upgrade

I've been lurking this board for a long time... and the old one, never posted much! Finally bought my first home, done settlement, all that jazz, and have a lovelly big new workshop to attack my little mitsubishi collection in. The Mrs and I have his and hers GL scorps that will both be copping the ...
by Sean
Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Bent front end question...
Replies: 11
Views: 1062

Re: Bent front end question...

If you're ever a bit naughty and cop a defect sticker, things that slid through in the original rego inspection might be picked up in the defect inspection....

Best to start with a straight, prefferably registered, shell.
by Sean
Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: What's you daily?
Replies: 76
Views: 17454

Re: What's you daily?

Yeah cheater wins on the travel to work bit, I had to get cheuffered in a 300C then a ride on the Cessna Citation corporate jet! Wish it was only 15 steps. At home I've got a 60 Series cruiser (best thing ever for hauling a car trailer) and an 84 auto Scorpion, driven mostly by the mrs. The project ...
by Sean
Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Was there a factory made 2.6T?
Replies: 36
Views: 13698

Re: Was there a factory made 2.6T?

My grandfather had what I beleive to have been a 2.6 turbo as a trial police vehicle.

He wasn't exactly a fan of it..... I beleive he even threatened to stand outside mitsubishi and defect them as they came off the line if they went into production.