I'm not sure when I'll have it on the road, most likely summer of 2014. I've got to 'thin out the heard' and start saving to do this project right. We are moving this spring and there are two smaller projects that have been on the back burner that I need to get out of the way. They're way off topic but if you want to know...
The '86 Samurai needs a spring over modification, and an alternator, not much I know, but its in the #2 slot. The first thing I have to do is replace the gaskets between the jugs and the case on my '86 Evolution. Now lets get back to the C3!
It rolled out of the factory red with a 350 and automatic transmission. I'd like to stick with the 350ci block, maybe build up a 383 or something. I'm defiantly going with a manual transmission, so that's the first modification! I really like the look of the side pipes so that's mod #2. I'm a big fan of keeping it simple, so the interior and exterior wont be anything too crazy (for now). As the build goes I'm sure I'll do some mods to the steering and suspension and what ever else needs tweaking.
Now lets get back to the engine! "There's no substitute for cubic displacement" is kind of old school, but I like "there's no substitute for forced air induction!". Turbo charged or super charged, that's my biggest dilemma! I love seeing a big roots blower and a giant scoop sticking out of the hood, but I love the sound of a turbo spooling up!
I'll defiantly take progress pictures but probably not until I get it in a garage.
welcome oilburner. sounds like a good project, let us know your plans and keep us posted on the progress. plenty of folks here with good info for you. :seeya: doug.
