# Club project...can this be done? **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [May 30, 2005, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151 "2005-05-30T12:02:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/1 "2005-05-30T12:02:33Z")
So DTP in Calgary got me thinking about raising the club profile and generating a buzz. I saw a lot of the same old, same old at the show and was trying to think of a project that hasn’t (I think) been done. I am thinking radical and big-time press and sponsor worthy! Could we do a Club project? Here is my fuzzy, initial thinking: s13 convertible platform Firewall right behind the front seats RB26 MID ENGINE Radiator, battery, etc., remains upfront. No idea where the intercooler would go Instead of roll bar think just hoops behind and just above the headrests and an engine cover that flows right from the hoops / headrests to the back of the car Windshield cut down about 4-6 inches, no convertible top…just tonneau cover. I am thinking NECC SILVIA SPEEDSTER!!! Low, fast, and one of a kind. Okay brainiaks…is this possible? Let your imaginations go and let’s see where this takes us. David ---
**Author:** ![silvia\_sr20det\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@silvia\_sr20det\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvia_sr20det_s13)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/2 "2005-05-30T12:28:50Z")
AWD S13, i have seen it done with the full altezza awd system! it was amazing! i would like to try something like that ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/3 "2005-05-30T12:49:07Z")
Not sure if the AWD would be realistic with the engine mounted mid-ship…well, i guess anything is possible but trying for the AWD may be more trouble than it is worth. I was thinking midengine to get a better weight distribution. The rb26 is a pretty heavy engine to put into an s13…give up some of the fantastic handling with an RB26 up front. I was thinking that just rear wheel drive with the weight about the middle of the car should keep handling good and add some weight to the rear wheels to assist with traction. ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/4 "2005-05-30T13:03:02Z")
> [@silvia\_sr20det\_s13](#): > > AWD S13, i have seen it done with the full altezza awd system! it was amazing! > > i would like to try something like that I think you mean ATTESA-ETS not Toyota Altezza. And it’s a great coversion on S13 or S14. I’d prefer a R32 GTR for it’s simpliity though. Back to a midship RB26, why not use a truck instead ? Super short driveshaft, available to make convertible a’ la Dakota. ---
**Author:** ![Z3NK1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e480ec/32.png) [@Z3NK1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z3NK1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/5 "2005-05-30T13:03:23Z")
I think the biggest question is who’s going to front the money for such a project. I’m pretty sure the NECC member fee’s don’t quite add up to the tens of thousands needed to pull it off. Hell if anyone wants to donate 20g to me, I’ll throw an mid engine rb26 in my car 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/6 "2005-05-30T13:48:11Z")
Ya I know about the money. How 'bout we dream a bit before poopooing it with the money talk? Anything is possible. I just want to know what everyone’s thoughts are on the technical challenges to pull this off. The first part of this equation is to come up with a general concept and then a build plan. Then the discussion can turn to money. I have some thoughts. David ---
**Author:** ![Z3NK1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e480ec/32.png) [@Z3NK1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z3NK1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/7 "2005-05-30T14:25:42Z")
Sorry 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@RS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RS13)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/8 "2005-05-30T15:14:09Z")
How about a full track ready pulsar GTi-R. Built engine, TRANNY, and a full roll cage. I am al ready thinking of my next project even tho i am not done my current one. I’m thinking an SR20DET into a miata probably a 1st gen. It would be a killer for the autocrosses/ lapping days. ---
**Author:** ![PyreXXX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@PyreXXX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PyreXXX)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/9 "2005-05-30T21:38:44Z")
How about making a Spec V fast? Seems like enough of a pipe dream to me! :E I’d love to see an RB26 powered AWD Pulsar. Tell me that wouldn’t be cool. And no, I have no fucking clue how all that stuff would fit in that car. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![silvia\_sr20det\_s13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@silvia\_sr20det\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silvia_sr20det_s13)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/10 "2005-05-30T22:29:52Z")
> [@1mns13](#): > > [quote=silvia\_sr20det\_s13]AWD S13, i have seen it done with the full altezza awd system! it was amazing! > > i would like to try something like that I think you mean ATTESSA-ETS not Toyota Altezza. And it’s a great coversion on S13 or S14. I’d prefer a R32 GTR for it’s simpliity though. Back to a midship RB26, why not use a truck instead ? Super short driveshaft, available to make cobnvertible a’ la Dakota.[/quote] hahaha thats what i ment! i just spelt it the easy way so ughhhh 😛 ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/11 "2005-05-31T07:42:03Z")
Can we get back to the initial concept? Can it be done? What are all the different challenges that would have to be solved? Where would the intercooler and radiator go? How would air flow be channelled? ---
**Author:** ![Scat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Scat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Scat)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/12 "2005-05-31T11:48:49Z")
Cool idea I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t be able to mid mount an rb26 plus tranny behind the front seats and be able to hook up to the diff. Its just too big. sr20 might fit but even that would be a tight squeeze IMO. If either were to fit, you would probably have to cut out quite a bit of the body and weld in tubular chassis pieces for reinforcment. Best intercooler set-up would eiter be water cooler or a top mount intercooler cut into the tanneau cover. Have fun getting people to fund this! :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/13 "2005-05-31T12:54:36Z")
Yes, a VQ30DET engine, might be an even better option, if you want displacement. ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/14 "2005-05-31T13:57:46Z")
I have heard from my contact in Japan that there has been talk about this in some Japanese magazine. BTW…not looking for people to fund this. I have my ways. :thumb ---
**Author:** ![1mns13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8491ac/32.png) [@1mns13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1mns13)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/15 "2005-05-31T14:10:49Z")
> [@MyGTR](#): > > I have heard from my contact in Japan that there has been talk about this in some Japanese magazine. > > BTW…not looking for people to fund this. this, meaning your concept, or a VQ powered S13 ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/16 "2005-05-31T14:13:34Z")
mid engine mount of rb26 ---
**Author:** ![Jay\_Nismo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@Jay\_Nismo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay_Nismo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/17 "2005-05-31T23:39:20Z")
> [@MyGTR](#): > > I have heard from my contact in Japan that there has been talk about this in some Japanese magazine. > > BTW…not looking for people to fund this. I have my ways. :thumb Can ya D / D my ride?? :lol: ---
**Author:** ![jdms13rhd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@jdms13rhd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdms13rhd)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2005, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/18 "2005-06-01T11:52:03Z")
You guys are nutz. This sounds cool but sounds more like a monstor garage project just around the bend. 😃 Im down for helping. I dont think a RB and AWD will work too well just because there will be too much work involved and could end up being a lost cause mid way but a mid engine high HP SR20 will be very cool and fast. Somthing to get 60’ times to 1.5sec and over 115mph 😃 Thats damn fast ---
**Author:** ![SRBURG13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@SRBURG13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRBURG13)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2005, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/19 "2005-06-01T16:36:07Z")
twin engine s13. Truck style rear with a FWD SR back there, and a FWD SR up front. ---
**Author:** ![DatsunDave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/datsundave/32/5805_2.png) [@DatsunDave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DatsunDave)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151/20 "2005-06-02T12:41:01Z")
Ummm…no. And only rear wheel drive. All Wheel Drive would be too complicated. As an alternative a Front drive sr20 mounted mid ship to, voila, give us a rear wheel mid engine s13. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/club-project-can-this-be-done/139151.md?page=2)