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Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:40 pm
by rich gibbs
here's a few pics of my r32 engine conversion :D

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:31 pm
by dubvan
You're putting a 3.2 in?

Jonesy :mrgreen:

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:38 pm
by rich gibbs
yeah thats the plan,just having a few teething probs.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:39 pm
by chezzy71
By the looks of it he already has.... That's one thirsty caddy...

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:52 pm
by rich gibbs
i know lol,i havent yet had to fill it up,not looking to getting road tax either lol.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:58 pm
by dubvan
Big respect, pal. I'm a teacher and fond of saying to the children, "it isn't rocket science", however on this occasion......Top work!

Jonesy :mrgreen:

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:04 pm
by rich gibbs
well its not quite finished yet so will gladly show some more pics of the completed conversion.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:20 pm
by mkvanman
Holy Sh.. that for me would have to have standard wheels & sign written some building company,mind you I would also loose my licence within a month winding other fast cars up.Thats one very large grin factor vehicle.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:29 pm
by rich gibbs
i know i cant wait,should b a head turner,ive got a little black book in my van,those who have raced me n won.lol

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:56 pm
by I.D.S.
Small book :?: ;)

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:01 pm
by L1ARR
Can't wait to hear how this goes. Have you kept the original gear box?

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:21 pm
by rich gibbs
no it doesnt fit ive got a six speed quattro box which iam converting.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:34 pm
by Stewie
What do you mean you are converting the gearbox? Are you going to remove the transfer box?

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:06 pm
by rich gibbs
i have fitted a conversion plate,to seal the gearbox,and put a new drive flange,so now its front wheel drive.

Re: Engine conversion

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:48 pm
by dubvan
Bye bye front tyres! Awesome :lol:

Jonesy :mrgreen: