1978 620 vg30et

[bigboy620]

9 hours ago, RyanC said:

Like the bloke here in Australia with a viper v12 in a 1200 ute!

 

I just noticed your using a sniper throttle body.  Been thinking about this setup on an L series be interested to see how it goes when running etc.

You mean a viper V12 with a Ute attach to it aha. We'll see how this runs with it. 

[RyanC]

Here is the ute, sorry vipers are v10 whoops 

 https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/summernats/datsun-1200-ute-with-twin-turbo-viper-v10-swap-debuted-at-summernats-35

 

are you running the sniper or super sniper? Whats the plan on how much booost?

Edited March 28, 2023 by RyanC

[bigboy620]

5 hours ago, RyanC said:

Here is the ute, sorry vipers are v10 whoops 

 https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/summernats/datsun-1200-ute-with-twin-turbo-viper-v10-swap-debuted-at-summernats-35

 

are you running the sniper or super sniper? Whats the plan on how much booost?

Thats a really nice looking Ute. Super sniper with an external boost reference fpr and a DUI distributor. Going for 7-8 psi. 

[hobospyder]

On 3/28/2023 at 3:28 PM, RyanC said:

Here is the ute, sorry vipers are v10 whoops 

 https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/summernats/datsun-1200-ute-with-twin-turbo-viper-v10-swap-debuted-at-summernats-35

 

are you running the sniper or super sniper? Whats the plan on how much booost?

Damn that thing is all in there

[bigboy620]

The dizzy is finally in! Along with the fpr. Been back to work this week, so the progress is going to slow down. 😑

[bigboy620]

External water pump mounted.

[bigboy620]

Expansion tank and overflow. Fuel system is done.

[RyanC]

Looking good, is there no room for radiator and intercooler upfront?  Here in Australia with the 510's often a n14 pulsar radiator is used as its narrower and the intercooler is behind the grill ..or replaces it.  Maybe they are putting the sr20's and fj's harder to the firewall?  How much room from rear of engine to firewall?  Is this because of other plumbing?

 

Sorry not critisizing just questions 👍

Edited April 4, 2023 by RyanC

[bigboy620]

There was room but very little. It was too hot inside the engine bay. If i would have just relocated the turbo to the back I probably would have been fine. But knowing me I like to get myself into fun and challenging projects.

[bigboy620]

[bigboy620]

 

Edited April 4, 2023 by bigboy620

[RyanC]

Yes and you have the issue of the steering, brake and clutch where the turbo could be sitting which we do here in australia.  Heaps of room around the v6 if you take out the turbo or are RHD like us and can run the exhaust around to the LHS.

 

Alwasy though a VG30e/de in a 510 woule be fun when I had it but hard here due to restrictions.  The 620 has heaps more room though.

 

Thanks for those pics great to see clearances etc

Edited April 5, 2023 by RyanC

[bigboy620]

1 hour ago, RyanC said:

Yes and you have the issue of the steering, brake and clutch where the turbo could be sitting which we do here in australia.  Heaps of room around the v6 if you take out the turbo or are RHD like us and can run the exhaust around to the LHS.

 

Alwasy though a VG30e/de in a 510 woule be fun when I had it but hard here due to restrictions.  The 620 has heaps more room though.

 

Thanks for those pics great to see clearances etc

That's why I'm doing it! Because it's challenging fun aha. 

[bigboy620]

How much oil flow would the turbo need? Would it hurt it, if i had a constant flow even at idle. I will see if i can control pumps with Holley super sniper ecu. I have a speed control that works nice. From a couple rpms to ALOT shah. Also have a needle valve with a bypass hose going back to the reservoir. To adjust flow direction. Any opinions greatly appreciated. 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I do know that if you get too much oil in the turbo, it will most likely show up in the exhaust as blue smoke.

 

Too much oil in a turbo is mostly from an insufficient drain hose.

[bigboy620]

It's going to have a constant flow, since the pump if going to draw from the oil tank and the turbo drain at the same time. Two check valves to help from oil going back to the turbo 

Edited April 6, 2023 by bigboy620

[bigboy620]

 

Engine is 98% done. Now gotta do the in dash wiring.😂

[bigboy620]

The cockpit.

[bigboy620]

The pilot and co pilot!

[bigboy620]

Just want to leave this here.

https://youtube.com/shorts/IAqytRbEg8E?feature=share

 

 

[bigboy620]

It runs!!! Now to fine tune everything! Wanted to make sure it was going to start! 

[bigboy620]

That sound!

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/pWLXBnXU-S0?feature=share

 

[RyanC]

Sounding good.

[bigboy620]

It's on the ground! Took it for a spin. Man i forgot the effort the non power steering system takes aha. Needs some more fine adjustment. It bogs under slight acceleration. There's many parameters to adjust on this sniper EFI. But man this thing feels like it's going to fly 💸

 

[RyanC]

Good looking truck, love how fat the rears can be with flares what size rubber are you running?  I have 265s sitting on the rear, no body to worry about as its a tray back, yet to test them out.