Another Engine Swap

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:27 am

Oh come on Wade! Throw an intercooler in there. It looks so cool sitting in that front shelf area in front of the radiator and right behind the grille!

I can't wait to see the engine set up pics. What Weber are you running?

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:33 pm

Running 40 DCOE's, but that will likely be switched to 45's with the supercharger. The manifold is Bob Boig unit, which supports 45's. I hear you on the intercooler, but man i hate having to route for an air-to-air unit, and hate the complexity of a water-to-air unit.

The 40 DCOE's were picked before deciding on the supercharger, since I use them on my Volvo P1800, and I like jetting them and setting the veturi's up for low-end grunt on that motor for around town driving. This car is a whole different beast now though. Temptation has led me astray again.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:57 pm

Ah, come on! Pick up a couple 2 inch U-bends and spend a day chopping and welding. Sooooo easy compared to the work you've already put in. You know if you don't do it now, you'll get all done and think "I really should have done an IC but now it'll be 3x the work since everything is all nice and finished."

The Forge Motorsports universal fit intercooler is right at home in that spot I mentioned. Fits like a glove.

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:45 pm

Got a part number on that Forge Intercooler?

Wade

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:26 pm

Here you go, Wade:

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/content. ... t=FMINT104

I bought the 105 series but would recommend the 106. With the inlet and outlet on the 105 pointing straight up, I had to do a real sharp 90* connector, as seen here:

http://www.311s.org/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=48

I found out later that they will do custom end-tank configurations for you. You could get the 106 and have the tubes welded on an inch or 2 higher up on the end tank. Basically, an inch or two up from being centered. If I remember right from my measurements, that would have been the best overall solution.

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Mon May 23, 2005 5:58 pm

Updated pics at: http://www.cardomain.com/id/volvumph

Scroll to the bottom. Almost there. Miata engine fits "like a gloooove!"

Wade

JoeK · Post by **JoeK** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:17 pm

Looks great! I wonder what's under the hood of that P1800 sitting next to her?

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Mon May 23, 2005 9:01 pm

You can find out more on the P1800 at:

http://www.cardomain.com/id/volver

B18 Volvo, Mallory Unilite, Mallory Coil, Dual 40DCOE's. Stock other than that that and the Panasports.

Wade

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Wed May 25, 2005 7:08 am

The mod on the MAZDA script was out of deference for all of the people that nearly fall over when you open the hood of a Dastun and see Mazda yelling at you. I don't really consider the BP motor a Mazda unit anyway since it is also shared with numerous Ford 4-bangers as well, KIA too, and few others here and there. It is the engine with no brand, so now it is a Datsun too.

Sorry that ruined the whole thing for you, but I know how you feel. It is like finally getting that hot chick at the party naked, onle to find out she has a third nipple...on her ass.

If you would like to donate a powder-coated valve cover with the scripting of your choosing, I will consider it for a quick bolt-on and photo session.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed May 25, 2005 12:10 pm

Gotta disagree with you on this one, Alvin. When I saw "Datsun 1600" on there I laughed out loud. I think it's funny as hell. I love those fun little touches like that. That's what really makes a swap like this stand out.

alfred183 · Post by **alfred183** » Wed May 25, 2005 12:13 pm

that's what I'm going to do. Make the CA spark plug cover say "Datsun Twin Cam 1600"

Post by **ppeters914** » Wed May 25, 2005 5:11 pm

Yeah, plus I'm jealous of his hot rod shop. Looks like plenty of working space and clean enough to eat off the floor. T'ain't natural!

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:56 pm

1800 Alvin, however, no commitment on removing the 1600 yet. I might bump another BP engine to 2 liter and then I will need a 2000 emblem.

Who cares, as long as it is a clean install and goes fast.

I like it and that is that.

Clean shop + clean tools + organization = Bliss

Guys I re-epoxy that floor every Spring, best 2 hour project in the garage I can think of other than makin' babies in a parked classic.

Wade

Post by **ppeters914** » Thu May 26, 2005 3:34 pm

Clean shop + clean tools + organization = Bliss

Oh, no argument from me. It's just rare to see, that's all.

ole skool · Post by **ole skool** » Thu May 26, 2005 7:14 pm

You guys ever been in the home garage of a pro-race mechanic, NASCAR, Champ Car, IMSA (back in the day). Those guys are scary.

Wade