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scirocco_crazy 
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: Acura ( Honda ) Powered Bay Window Build |
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I am starting this thread to log my build of a 1978 bay window. I am installing a 265hp Acura motor with Kennedy Adapter plate. I am also doing a complete restoration of the body and interior. I am doing this thread to help other who might be considering the same build. I love my bus i just want to make it stand out away from the crowd. I look forward to your questions.
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Is it the B18? thats whats in my integra, and hey man if you can do it and not stop halfway through i say go for it, id love to have a suby powered singlecab one day...
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Is that going to be enough power for ya? I like it. 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Acura Powered Bay Window Build |
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| scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am installing a 265hp Acura motor... I look forward to your questions. |
What are you doing to the brakes? And why Acura, to match the wear of the odd sized to even sized wrenches?
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scirocco_crazy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Acura Powered Bay Window Build |
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| Batan wrote: | | scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am installing a 265hp Acura motor... I look forward to your questions. |
What are you doing to the brakes? And why Acura, to match the wear of the odd sized to even sized wrenches? |
I was an acura tech for years and they make a great engine, light weight strong and reliable. I am not sure on the brakes yet. i see alot of people using the 944 brakes. maybe there is another option???? any suggestions?
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| scirocco_crazy wrote: | | 69rulz wrote: | | Is it the B18? thats whats in my integra, and hey man if you can do it and not stop halfway through i say go for it, id love to have a suby powered singlecab one day... |
I am using the motor from a CL type S 2001-2003 |
Noice, can't wait to see this one gettin together
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Very cool. I'll be doing this body work soon too. Could you get a close up of the cut off front bumper area and post it? What do you plan to do there? I've got a big dent there where the bus hit a pole or something.
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| tootype2crazy wrote: | | Very cool. I'll be doing this body work soon too. Could you get a close up of the cut off front bumper area and post it? What do you plan to do there? I've got a big dent there where the bus hit a pole or something. |
I am planning on putting a polished stainless steel plate over it that will be installed with counter sunk flat head allen screws. this way I can take it off to polish it. plus the led turn signal lights will reflect off of them. Good luck with the body work. this is my first time and I have so much respect for the guys who do this full time. If I can recommend one thing is go to a body shop supply house and buy good quality filler. it makes all the difference. easier to sand and the end product is far Superior to Bondo grade products. also invest in a high cfm compressor.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: Acura ( Honda ) Powered Bay Window Build |
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| scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am starting this thread to log my build of a 1978 bay window. I am installing a 265hp Acura motor with Kennedy Adapter plate. I am also doing a complete restoration of the body and interior. I am doing this thread to help other who might be considering the same build. I love my bus i just want to make it stand out away from the crowd. I look forward to your questions. |
Cool, watching your thread with interest. My 78 bay is water cooled with a VW TDI. Keep posting lots of pics.
What are your cooling system plans?
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| scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am planning on putting a polished stainless steel plate over it that will be installed with counter sunk flat head allen screws. this way I can take it off to polish it. plus the led turn signal lights will reflect off of them. Good luck with the body work. this is my first time and I have so much respect for the guys who do this full time. If I can recommend one thing is go to a body shop supply house and buy good quality filler. it makes all the difference. easier to sand and the end product is far Superior to Bondo grade products. also invest in a high cfm compressor. |
My uncle has been an old school body guy for 40 years and boy does he have a lot of good advice. I do need a good compressor though.
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| tootype2crazy wrote: | | scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am planning on putting a polished stainless steel plate over it that will be installed with counter sunk flat head allen screws. this way I can take it off to polish it. plus the led turn signal lights will reflect off of them. Good luck with the body work. this is my first time and I have so much respect for the guys who do this full time. If I can recommend one thing is go to a body shop supply house and buy good quality filler. it makes all the difference. easier to sand and the end product is far Superior to Bondo grade products. also invest in a high cfm compressor. |
My uncle has been an old school body guy for 40 years and boy does he have a lot of good advice. I do need a good compressor though. |
I found my new one on craigslist, $225 for a twin cylinder 11.5cfm at 135psi. I can run two air tools at the same time with out killing the tank
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:47 am Post subject: Re: Acura ( Honda ) Powered Bay Window Build |
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| markd89 wrote: | | scirocco_crazy wrote: | | I am starting this thread to log my build of a 1978 bay window. I am installing a 265hp Acura motor with Kennedy Adapter plate. I am also doing a complete restoration of the body and interior. I am doing this thread to help other who might be considering the same build. I love my bus i just want to make it stand out away from the crowd. I look forward to your questions. |
Cool, watching your thread with interest. My 78 bay is water cooled with a VW TDI. Keep posting lots of pics.
What are your cooling system plans?
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Hi Mark, I am using an additional air scoop installed on the lower d/s area and then cutting a NACA duct just above the wheel well to draw additional air in. I am removing the spare tire holder so that the radiator can have some additional room. the entire area is sealed so that it forces all the air across the radiator. there will be a puller fan mounted on the inboard side for when i am not moving. the Acura motor doesn't run very hot so I should be OK for cooling. I am also running an external oil cooler and possibly a dry sump system to help shed some temp away. I will send some photos as it progresses.
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