NZ AE85 - soon to be BEAMS powered

[Hachi Go]

Sam-Q - Not sure exactly mate, but I'm assuming the shifter section of the box was hitting the tunnel.

fantapants - Glad you got yours running again! Did you just end up buying a new engine, or did you rebuild yours? They're not too badly priced here in NZ actually. I saw an engine going for $800.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the conversion now that you've had a chance to drive it? Are you happy with it's performance? Post pics and vids!

The sump does sit a little lower than I'd like, so we'll definitely be fabricating a plate for the sump. Yup, engine does clear sway bar, but only by a few mm.

Progress has stalled over Christmas, but the workshop re-opens today, so I'm hoping to make quick progress in the next couple of weeks. I've bought FC3S brakes which I'm dropping off at the workshop today. We'll be fitting AE111 calipers for the rear.

This project is costing me thousands, but I'm planning on tucking the car away in the garage for years to come, and taking it out for track duties, weekend cruises etc. whenever I feel like having a bit of fun - so it shoud hopefully be a good long-term investment. Gotta have a toy to play with when needed.