Next Project. Need some pics please

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:17 pm

Okay... im getting into the design phase of my next FTO project.

Its a long way off yet... Its for when i write off my fto or sell it in 5 years or more. So far looking to be about a $25-$30,000 project. But will be a world first. MUHAHahaha.

But i want to get the design done now.

Have already started getting relevant quotes.

Due to problems with current project i've decided to steer clear of turbochargers.

But i need a few things.

1) Pics of an empty FTO engine bay (i.e. no engine and crap removed)
2) Measurements of engine bay (can prob do this when i get mine back
3) Wheelbase measurements of FTO (front to rear and width)
4) Measurements of exhaust tunnel.

For now thats what i need to get started...
If anyone has these things and would like to share....

maggsy · Post by **maggsy** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:33 pm

another FTO project!

either you earn a lot of money or you don't have any left

got any ideas for the basic visual appearance yet?

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:38 am

you getting another fto for this or keeping in on your current one?

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:39 am

what happened to your half cut? shouldn't you have been able to get the measurements & empty engine bay pics from that?

Post by **BorepYano** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:56 am

and answer my question about if i can borrow your quarter panels or not in my wtb thread (spoke to you on msn but u didnt reply lol)

anywyas, back to the topic.... so what u planning for this project and what's the hold back on the turbo charging thing?

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:42 pm

This is for another fto. when im bored of my current one..

Im expecting about 12 months + workshop time. Most of which will be major reconstruction of the chassis. (mainly floor pan and firewall)

Will be one of the biggest projects ever attempted (bigger than a 6a13tt conversion)

sorta keepin it a bit quiet incase it doesnt happen...

My halfcut was dissasembled in nsw. and parts brought up here... so never saw it..

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:50 pm

sounds like a RWD set up or AWD set coming up lol

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:55 pm

aza013 wrote:sounds like a RWD set up or AWD set coming up lol

Yeh.... RWD...

But thats only half the work.

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:56 pm

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

now that will be a fun car to have

and a skyline moter lol turbo

am I getting closs

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:38 pm

Nup.... no where near it...

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:40 pm

bummer lol

dos any one know if that could be done lol

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:06 pm

um.. Putting the engine in the back? lol

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:50 pm

yeah... most of these plans never end up happening... but hell.. its still gives everyone some good ideas in the meantime... and its always fun to think aout what could be done

I would imagine I might attempt a large scale project once the prices of FTO's drops a bit more in 5-10 years... when they're around 5k

for the moment i'm happy with mine.. new intake has just gone in & sounds & feels awesome to drive

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:57 pm

Yeah... i see some out here for that sort of price and think about it. Just no free time at the moment.

Was a GS in not bad nick going for under 3grand the other day... I know, 1.8L, but would make a great little project with all that space under the hood!

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:08 pm

Grue wrote:Yeah... i see some out here for that sort of price and think about it. Just no free time at the moment.

Was a GS in not bad nick going for under 3grand the other day... I know, 1.8L, but would make a great little project with all that space under the hood!

hehe, GS engines are next to useless anyways, might as well turf it out & plop something else into the empty space

Sounds like i need to take a trip to the NZ.....

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:58 pm

Easy fix for a GS... Put in another engine....

Just a little clue to tantalise you guys...

With no mods i'm looking over 300kw... potential for closer to 500rwkw muhahahaha

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:09 pm

ok what dos the GTO put out

that should fit in the fto

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 5:26 pm

I doubt a GTO engine would fit in...

You seen the space in their engine bays?? tighter than anything...

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:20 pm

true just brain storming

but would hall ass in a fto

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:40 pm

soo..... its not turbo ... has to be able to fit comfortably inside the engine bay... not a GTO Engine ... obviously not a 6a12, and not a 6a13tt ...

mmmm.....