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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
hence the reason my 20V corolla has the stock muffler under it. i was contemplating a stock subaru WRX muffler. i mean stock they flow 260HP so it should be sufficient for my car, yet still quiet. but the flowmaster 40 will add a little growl there. just stay away from the import N1 style mufflers. those are the fart cans that are obnoxious and loud.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
A buddy of mine build a 1989 nissan 240sx for drag racing and swapped in a turbo engine from the jap equilivant car. I couldnt tell ya what size the engine was but it was a 4 cyl rear wheel drive.
ANYWAY he had an exhaust cutout for racing but on the street he used this muffler and it had a deep throaty sound like a little corvette. I recall him telling me it was a cheapo from autozone or something. http://www.holley.com/types/Raptor.asp I tried one on my 2.8L v6 S-10 pickup, and it sounded good as well. I noticed it was fairly quiet until I got into the upper RPMs. Just a sugestion. Oh by the way mine was 2.5" inlet/outlet.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
I also have one of those raptor mufflers on my toyota truck(its a 4 cylinder) and it doesnt sound bad. I also had a daily driver nissan x cab truck with a hi flow converter and a 2chamber flowmaster and it was loud when I got in the throttle...
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
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once you do intake and exhaust it is a beast... sorry.. subarus come secondto chevy's
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Makes me wonder if FF is gonna use the kitty or not. my 20V corolla i lucked out i had a high flow cat from my OBX header i had on the original motor sitting in a box. the header that came with my clip was larger than the stock one so all i had to do was slot the holes on the high flow one and it bolted up.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
all i can say from my stint with imports is that the CAT is the worse part..
but man i LOVE subaru mufflers.. it's like bassani it's soooo .. i dunno.. distinct.. not to hijack.. fry i WOULD NOT run a magna flow.. they have gotten expensive and are toooooooo quiet... i hear the intake on my buddies built ranger before i hear the exhaust and that bugs me..make me thing of a honda civic.. just my .02
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
No cat. The 40 series shouldn't be too quiet. I just don't know how it will sound at 9000 rpm. Can't wait to find out!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Very Sweet Build Keep up the good work!!!
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Updates?
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Ya, they're all in the camera
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Ok, I left off where I needed to C-Notch the frame to clear the lower/rear arm bushings. Here's that:
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Next step is to align the S2000 frame rail exactly where I need it and tack it in place. Then mock up the suspension components and check for issues. This is how it sits now with the S2000 frame section just sitting in its rough location:
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Awesome! It is going to be a tight squeeze. I will try to come by tomorrow or Thursday to check it out.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Neat Mike. Hadn't come over here to see it yet. Very cool.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Mike have you mocked up a wheel yet? Could I come by some day after work and check it out?
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
looking good FF. can't wait to see more progress
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
All I can say is, WOW. The reason most would never consider this kind of project is because of the fact just about every step requires a custom fabrication of some sort. It's not just about cutting this piece of sheetmetal and welding in that one. It's things like the clutch pedal assembly, the use of the cruise control cable rather than the throttle cable, and that front suspension swap would be a deal breaker for just about anyone. I'm sure you have that figured out, but I look at those pics, and the misalignment on the frame rails, and how the inner fenders will need mods, and, and, and... I will just have to wait for the results.
I love the cleverness of the homemade notching tool. I would have just tried to muscle it in there, or use the grinder. The car is not my thing, but I really appreciate the effort involved. It will be fun to drive, no doubt about that.
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
FF,
As much as you have changed the original structure, have you considered designing and installing sub-frame connectors along with all the rest of your excellent work. I think I can safely say that, with your mods and the added power, your car will need the extra strenghthening both fore and aft and diagonally. Just something to consider.
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Thanks for your continued interest. I'm heading out there in a few minutes
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Looking good Mike, keep at it
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Re: '66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...
Those are cool. Even cooler (to me) are the earlier Husky's:
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