its getting closer but we still have a month or two to go. later mike
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/53-531939-DSCN1719.jpg

that's gonna look bad ass when it's done, did you just use the back end of a hard top to close the cab?

NIce <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">, I was thinking about something similar..
keep us updated on that bad boy. <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

That looks really cool!

That rig is for sure one of a kind. looks real sweet.

that thing is bad! <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> i like the way you did the cab. does that have the vortec v6 in it?

how many of the parts for that thing are you supplying mike? he better let you drive it! lol! i can't wait to see it.

Nice, what's the plan for you running gear? Also how's the suspension go to be set up? <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

running gear is a 12a mazda rotary with a mazda 5 speed hooked to a grs 2 then a tracker rear with 5.12s welded up. and a stock zuk front with 5.12s and a lock rite. it will be a 3 link rear with 1/4 eliptic f-150 spring in an ajustable bucket for ride height adjustment. the front is going to be a 4 link 1/4 eliptic set up with saginaw power steering. thats the general plan.more than likely go to a set of 44s when he gets some cash to regear or just get a set of custom axles to fit the tracker rear and built a custom 44 front. either way it will be a cool rig. later mike

Sounds pretty custome. I use to hear alot about rotary engines, whats it run like. I know they worked well in the RX-7's, although I've never had the chance to even look at one.

the rotary has a firing sequence of a v 12, very smooth good torque. it feels like an electric motor. plus you can get 200+hp out of it pretty easy. this one will have a header and be in the 105 to 110 hp range should be plenty for a 22oolbs zook.

your rig looks EXTREME,dude!(haha follow the thread in "chit chat"...)
just a couple quick questions,though.

-even with gnarly gearing,what is the torque output of a rotary? i'm unfamiliar with them generally speaking,and haven't heard if they're good for low speed stuff-more high RPM application?

-did you think about making an "extended cab"? that would've been pretty cool,as even with me,i find samurais a cramped for "elbow" room,let alone space to stow stuff in-cab.
i am afraid i would get totally claustrophobic in a little pick up style compartment.
being able to tilt the seat back however far i want to is one of the major plusses i really enjoy with my soft top.

we chopped it up in photo shop and the extened cab version looked like shit. that was our original idea. but we liked the look of a regular cab better. besides my buddie jai bird is only about 5'7" so he will have plenty of room. later mike

ya,i guess that's a tough call allright,it's really difficult to maintain that "right" look to something when building.
i like the samurai's overall shape/dimension and you've done a nice job of keeping this in proportion.

VERY nice.... I've seen LOTS of people do LOTS of "things", but very few who had the "eye" for make'n it look good.... VERY,VERY nice....keep it up...

looks good

What about a zuke hard bab on a Toy frame, with a short custom bed??????

how difficult was the process? and you know if doing that to a blazer would work?

and how's that thing coming along? any new pics?

[ 09-09-2001: Message edited by: 4wheelin ]

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Isn't that just the CUTEST little thing!
It wants to be a Toyota pickup! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> LOL <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

</font> Originally posted by 4wheelin:
<STRONG>Do you know if doing that to a blazer would work?</STRONG><font color="yellow">

Sure it would work... As a matter of fact it's a much easier process. Sell it and buy a chevy pickup.</font>

[ 09-13-2001: Message edited by: MasterYota ]

sweet <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by MasterYota:
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Isn't that just the CUTEST little thing!
It wants to be a Toyota pickup! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> LOL <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

</font> Originally posted by 4wheelin:
Do you know if doing that to a blazer would work?</STRONG><font color="yellow">

Sure it would work... As a matter of fact it's a much easier process. Sell it and buy a chevy pickup.</font>

[ 09-13-2001: Message edited by: MasterYota ]

LMAO!!!!!

Originally posted by gunracer:
[QB]the rotary has a firing sequence of a v 12, QB]

WTF? I'm on every rotary list out there, never heard this, it's rotary <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> I have a 74 REPU with a 13B, might be a swapper someday, what I want is a 20B for my 88 toy Xcab 275HP stock, twin turbo <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

There are a few rotarys out there. There is a rig called mazuki that has a site, do a web search and it will probably come up. Anyone know the URL?

if you look at the rotary it fires 6 times for every three hundred and sixty deg. of revolution. which is the same as a 4 stroke v12. a v8 fires 4 times each rev. later mike

That high-rpm H.P. sounds great, but how much TORQUE does it make? I've seen 3 different rotary-powered Sam's. They worked great if you're a sand-blaster or Ivan Stewart type driver. None of those guys did any 'crawling tho.... <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

well we gave up on the tracker rear and zook front. going full width. dana 44 in front and a dana 60 rear. there is just no way we can fit the saginaw box on it with the zook front end. the rims are not off set enough, or we need more lift. so it looks like it will be on 38s soon enough. we have to pick up the 3/4 ton dodge friday. and start ripping the axles out of it on saturday. later mike

A 60 on a zuk. <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> i like it

anything new with this ? this one going to end up badass

Been 8 months, he said a month or 2:flipoff2: I guess it's done:D :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p I think he left the BB his last post was 7 months ago

10-03-2001 07:42 AM
Don't hold your breath for a reply!:eek: :eek: :eek:

Update pleez:D :D

Rotary's don't have the "firing sequence" of a V12. By that, I'm guessing you mean the number of times it fires per revolution. If you do, it has the same as a V6. 2 cylinders with 3 sparks per revolution each.

On a four stroke power is made every other revolution for any give piston. The second rev. is to expell exhaust gases.

:cool:

Originally posted by kool hand zuke
On a four stroke power is made every other revolution for any give piston. The second rev. is to expell exhaust gases.

:cool: WTF:confused: Do you think this is a simpletin site, & we don't know basics:confused:

Originally posted by Pappa Smurf
Update pleez:D :D

I ask mike about this in another thread while back and the project was never finshed. Sad because this thing would been badass...
kinda werid because i brought this thread up for a guy to use and i read this thread yesterday and it was brought from the dead today.

they never finished it its setting beside the shop:(

hey that was my original # and name on this post. and jai bird has just been a broke dick sob and does not have the money to finish it up. i was talking with him this morning about selling his other zuk and using the money to get his pu going. we are talking about rockwells and 48s now, all the cool kids are doing it. and a 4.3 auto. mike

Originally posted by gunracer1
.........jai bird has just been a broke dick sob ......... we are talking about rockwells and 48s now,.........
So do all broke dicks have $ to buy rockwells and 48s :confused: :confused: :confused:

i have a bunch of rockwells and 48s, so if he sells his zuk he will be money ahead.

Originally posted by gunracer1
i have a bunch of rockwells and 48s, so if he sells his zuk he will be money ahead. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

You can give me the prodject an some of those rockwells to go along with it:D :D
Ihope to see some progress on it soon:D :D

well it is still beside his shop. now we are working on building his house. so maybe this winter.

its getting closer but we still have a month or two to go. later mike http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/53-531939-DSCN1719.jpg...posted sept 2001:D


well it is still beside his shop. now we are working on building his house. so maybe this winter.

posted today:D

Holy shit. might as well waited 2 more months and updated it for your 10 year anniversary. :eek: