Picture Request for Xtreme 4x4 TV Samurai.

Infernal Jeep · 01-20-2008, 01:32 AM

Saw the episode of Xtreme 4x4 TV today were they built the VW Diesel powered olive drab tin top with 35" Pitbull Rockers and Toy Axles,I was telling my bro about it and he wanted to see it but I couldn't find any pics on the net,just wondering if anyone has pics or a link to pics or video of it.Thanx!!

Ian from Xtreme · 01-20-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Infernal Jeep

Saw the episode of Xtreme 4x4 TV today were they built the VW Diesel powered olive drab tin top with 35" Pitbull Rockers and Toy Axles,I was telling my bro about it and he wanted to see it but I couldn't find any pics on the net,just wondering if anyone has pics or a link to pics or video of it.Thanx!!

There is a video teaser at www.powerblocktv.com just watch the video on the main page and then it will start.

EarlKann · 01-20-2008, 09:50 AM

I have it saved on my TiVo if you really want to see it.

I also still have that 12 pack of corona in the garage!

Chris · 01-20-2008, 09:59 AM

Hey Ian, If I undestand correctly that motor has something like 50 HP, correct? How well did it move the rig when not in 4 low? Loved that build, it's the first thing I have seen on your show that I really thought was outstanding. I spent most of the day yesterday on Ebay and even found that same motor for under a grand about 30 miles from me.

DVST8R · 01-20-2008, 10:38 AM

I am not Ian, but 67hp, 97ft. lbs stock, with some easy free mods, 100hp is easy to come by.

JpJon · 01-20-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

There is a video teaser at www.powerblocktv.com

Ian,
You guys did a awesome job on the green Samurai build but what I'm most impressed with was you explanation of the waist vegetable oil (WVO) system and how it works. I've been running WVO in my F350 for over four years and you were spot on with the requirements for running WVO and the installation of the system. If you ever bring the Samurai out to southern California I'll gladly top of your tank with clean filtered WVO.

ZONA · 01-20-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Loved that build, it's the first thing I have seen on your show that I really thought was outstanding.

The first thing huh? So.........what, everything else sucked? I'm sure Ian and Jessie love to hear such positive feedback..........lol.

Ian from Xtreme · 01-20-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Hey Ian, If I undestand correctly that motor has something like 50 HP, correct? How well did it move the rig when not in 4 low? Loved that build, it's the first thing I have seen on your show that I really thought was outstanding. I spent most of the day yesterday on Ebay and even found that same motor for under a grand about 30 miles from me.

To be honest, I don't think I would want to drive that truck on highway EVER. But that could be the 35's, and the 4:10's, although just like what was posted elsewhere in this thread that motor can be built to make some serious power...HHMMMMMMM that might be pretty cool.

yotabattlemaiden · 01-20-2008, 05:01 PM

what are you trying to say 35"s plus 4.10 doesn't make a race car. other than that i still have the stock 1.3lt of fury under my hood your gearing is xactly what i have in my sami. it's my dd right now tell i get another truck and this is the secound round for her as a dd, deffinately not the fastest truck on the road and if it's a short trip ill stick to back roads but, every once in a while ill drive her a couple houres either direction to the trails. as long as your not in a hurry and your not embarised about being passed by every one else on the road its all good. nice job btw you guys did a great or horrible thing for zuks. proved they are just as capable to the unbelieving world who as of yet haven't seen it first hand. i think sami parts just went up in value

moveaside · 01-20-2008, 05:09 PM

I have to admit I really liked the build. I see a conversion in the future and spent a good portion of the day reviewing the conversion online. Want to post some links of where your research came from?
Brandon

Ian from Xtreme · 01-20-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yotabattlemaiden

what are you trying to say 35"s plus 4.10 doesn't make a race car. other than that i still have the stock 1.3lt of fury under my hood your gearing is xactly what i have in my sami. it's my dd right now tell i get another truck and this is the secound round for her as a dd, deffinately not the fastest truck on the road and if it's a short trip ill stick to back roads but, every once in a while ill drive her a couple houres either direction to the trails. as long as your not in a hurry and your not embarised about being passed by every one else on the road its all good. nice job btw you guys did a great or horrible thing for zuks. proved they are just as capable to the unbelieving world who as of yet haven't seen it first hand. i think sami parts just went up in value

Yes...that is exactly what I am saying. When it comes to hills it reminds me of an old motor home.....plan ahead and be ready to slow to a crawl on serious incline.

But to be honest, right now the little Zuk is one of my favourite trucks in the Xtreme parking garage. I have wheeled it a couple of times and LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!

Ian from Xtreme · 01-20-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by moveaside

I have to admit I really liked the build. I see a conversion in the future and spent a good portion of the day reviewing the conversion online. Want to post some links of where your research came from?
Brandon

I used the Rocky Road Kit, there is also a kit available from ACME. I have only laid my hands on the RR kit, and found it worked pretty good. The flywheel was different than the instructions and it used the stock ZUK clutch assemble which was nice.

The Greasecar kit made the swap honestly almost easier, because the fuel system became a stand alone setup, and I jumped into the switch in the column to wire everything up.

Infernal Jeep · 01-20-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZONA

The first thing huh? So.........what, everything else sucked? I'm sure Ian and Jessie love to hear such positive feedback..........lol.

Fucking Kiss Ass

Infernal Jeep · 01-20-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

There is a video teaser at www.powerblocktv.com just watch the video on the main page and then it will start.

Thanx Man.

Infernal Jeep · 01-20-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlKann

I have it saved on my TiVo if you really want to see it.

I also still have that 12 pack of corona in the garage!

That sounds cool man,I'll give you a holler.So is that what we're doing with your newly aquired Sami?

Infernal Jeep · 01-20-2008, 05:50 PM

So is there any pics of this Sami anywhere Ian?.

EarlKann · 01-20-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Infernal Jeep

That sounds cool man,I'll give you a holler.So is that what we're doing with your newly aquired Sami?

I wish!

ShaunO · 01-20-2008, 06:47 PM

My Jetta with a 1.6TD will take most 16v's off the line and is quite happy spinning the tires well into 2nd.

The motor is 100% stock with no bolt ons. The one thing it does have is a well tuned fuel pump, and that cost me about 4 hours of research on www.vwdiesel.net

Governor removal, aneroid pin placement, advanced timing and starwheel adjustment are all free mods. You can block the BOV (limits boost to 12psi) and install a manual boost controller for next to nothing as well. A 3" downtube, and bigger injectors would make a big increase in power as well but you'd probably want to upgrade the headgasket to a 1.9TD. I use a Garret T3 turbo and can upgrade to a T3/T4 hydrid or a larger KKK model.

Chris · 01-20-2008, 08:29 PM

MAybe I'm looking at the wrong thing here. Ian, did the motor you used have a turbo? I was under the impression this was a non turbo motor?

Ian from Xtreme · 01-20-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

MAybe I'm looking at the wrong thing here. Ian, did the motor you used have a turbo? I was under the impression this was a non turbo motor?

OOOOOHHHHH Its a turbo and it rocks......nothing like hearing that turbo whistle while wheelin'

Turns alot of heads as well

Infernal Jeep · 01-21-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

OOOOOHHHHH Its a turbo and it rocks......nothing like hearing that turbo whistle while wheelin'

Turns alot of heads as well

Yup,I heard it on the show it sounds pimp.I like where you guys had the exhaust come out too,right behind the front tire.Sick!!!!

54warrior · 01-21-2008, 05:27 AM

Yeah, I watched the show yesterday, and that is definitely one of the coolest project's you've done yet. The show is by far my favorite of that type on TV right now. I like how you stick to the 'Budget Builds" kinda theme. You actually do stuff that us 'po folk can afford!!!! Now if I could just get my hands on that TubeShark setup!!!

purevil71 · 01-21-2008, 06:48 AM

Hey Ian, Now that your a proud Suzuki owner, you outta bring that rig to Zukimelt to show it off a little! It would be well worth it.....

rlozer · 01-21-2008, 07:00 AM

I have never seen a 1.6L in a 99 Jetta. They stopped the 1.6L in 92. A 99' diesel would have been a TDI, 90HP.

ShaunO · 01-21-2008, 08:00 AM

Mine is a 1987 that I bought with a blown 5 speed for $300.

01-20-2008, 01:32 AM	#1
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 4,284	Picture Request for Xtreme 4x4 TV Samurai. Saw the episode of Xtreme 4x4 TV today were they built the VW Diesel powered olive drab tin top with 35" Pitbull Rockers and Toy Axles,I was telling my bro about it and he wanted to see it but I couldn't find any pics on the net,just wondering if anyone has pics or a link to pics or video of it.Thanx!! __________________ ROCK BRAWLERS South Side Cali. www.RockBrawlers.com www.allprooffroad.com My Build Thread: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626083 ~ Second Annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show ~ Saturday , July 10th , 2010 www.offroadtruckshow.com

01-20-2008, 10:38 AM	#5
DVST8R Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21145 Location: Airdrie, AB Canada Posts: 77	I am not Ian, but 67hp, 97ft. lbs stock, with some easy free mods, 100hp is easy to come by. __________________ Rock it till the wheels fall off!

01-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#9
yotabattlemaiden Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 68154 Location: Santa Rosa Ca. Posts: 461	what are you trying to say 35"s plus 4.10 doesn't make a race car. other than that i still have the stock 1.3lt of fury under my hood your gearing is xactly what i have in my sami. it's my dd right now tell i get another truck and this is the secound round for her as a dd, deffinately not the fastest truck on the road and if it's a short trip ill stick to back roads but, every once in a while ill drive her a couple houres either direction to the trails. as long as your not in a hurry and your not embarised about being passed by every one else on the road its all good. nice job btw you guys did a great or horrible thing for zuks. proved they are just as capable to the unbelieving world who as of yet haven't seen it first hand. i think sami parts just went up in value __________________ 03 Taco 33" tube, winch Sold Alice 87 samy Sold Matilda 84 FJ60 lift 33" Rooth "The Mud Butt Wagon" Last edited by yotabattlemaiden; 01-20-2008 at 05:05 PM.

01-20-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
moveaside Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11983 Location: Cordelia, CA Posts: 2,749	I have to admit I really liked the build. I see a conversion in the future and spent a good portion of the day reviewing the conversion online. Want to post some links of where your research came from? Brandon __________________ I'll kick the shit out of you if I find you throwing trash out on the trail! My crappy build [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587635[/url]

01-20-2008, 05:50 PM	#16
Infernal Jeep El Presidente Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38540 Posts: 4,284	So is there any pics of this Sami anywhere Ian?. __________________ ROCK BRAWLERS South Side Cali. www.RockBrawlers.com www.allprooffroad.com My Build Thread: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626083 ~ Second Annual SoCal Off-Road Truck Show ~ Saturday , July 10th , 2010 www.offroadtruckshow.com

01-20-2008, 09:50 AM	#3
EarlKann Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20739 Location: San Jacinto, Ca Posts: 3,210	I have it saved on my TiVo if you really want to see it. I also still have that 12 pack of corona in the garage!

01-20-2008, 09:59 AM	#4
Chris . Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2032 Posts: 5,777	Hey Ian, If I undestand correctly that motor has something like 50 HP, correct? How well did it move the rig when not in 4 low? Loved that build, it's the first thing I have seen on your show that I really thought was outstanding. I spent most of the day yesterday on Ebay and even found that same motor for under a grand about 30 miles from me.

01-20-2008, 06:47 PM	#18
ShaunO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74314 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	My Jetta with a 1.6TD will take most 16v's off the line and is quite happy spinning the tires well into 2nd. The motor is 100% stock with no bolt ons. The one thing it does have is a well tuned fuel pump, and that cost me about 4 hours of research on www.vwdiesel.net Governor removal, aneroid pin placement, advanced timing and starwheel adjustment are all free mods. You can block the BOV (limits boost to 12psi) and install a manual boost controller for next to nothing as well. A 3" downtube, and bigger injectors would make a big increase in power as well but you'd probably want to upgrade the headgasket to a 1.9TD. I use a Garret T3 turbo and can upgrade to a T3/T4 hydrid or a larger KKK model. __________________ Bubbles: Do you want to see a rocket go, Randy? Randy: Does it really launch, Bubbles? Bubbles: Does it really launch? Does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?

01-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#19
Chris . Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2032 Posts: 5,777	MAybe I'm looking at the wrong thing here. Ian, did the motor you used have a turbo? I was under the impression this was a non turbo motor? Last edited by Chris; 01-20-2008 at 08:29 PM.

01-21-2008, 05:27 AM	#22
54warrior Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106125 Posts: 16	Yeah, I watched the show yesterday, and that is definitely one of the coolest project's you've done yet. The show is by far my favorite of that type on TV right now. I like how you stick to the 'Budget Builds" kinda theme. You actually do stuff that us 'po folk can afford!!!! Now if I could just get my hands on that TubeShark setup!!!

01-21-2008, 06:48 AM	#23
purevil71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9275 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,506	Hey Ian, Now that your a proud Suzuki owner, you outta bring that rig to Zukimelt to show it off a little! It would be well worth it..... __________________ "Just when I think you've gone and said the stupidest thing ever, you keep on talking!" ___________________________________ '88.5 Sami based buggy '73 Suzuki LJ project '92 Sidekick (project: Family Wheeler)

01-21-2008, 07:00 AM	#24
rlozer Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73384 Posts: 16	I have never seen a 1.6L in a 99 Jetta. They stopped the 1.6L in 92. A 99' diesel would have been a TDI, 90HP.

01-21-2008, 08:00 AM	#25
ShaunO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74314 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 150	Mine is a 1987 that I bought with a blown 5 speed for $300. __________________ Bubbles: Do you want to see a rocket go, Randy? Randy: Does it really launch, Bubbles? Bubbles: Does it really launch? Does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?

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