I'm investigating the general feasibility of dropping a Volvo five-pot into some vintage Japanese iron, specifically Kali pre=smog (<76), RWD Toyota or Datsun. As a side note I am hopeful that the bill crawling through the House will be passed and the pre-smog date will move to pre-'83. I like 2gen and even if later than '82 3rd gen Celicas. Interestingly they are boxy blobs that are generally unappreciated and a natural draw for a Volvo lover.
I'd love to introduce the noise of the gods to the nipponese car lover crowd. From what I gather into rack and pinion swaps to classic Celicas, a front sump motor is needed. Is there an option available to us to make a front sump oil sump solution for the white block? Turning the oil pan around? Dry sump? Yes, this is spitballing. But maybe a few others would be willing to walk down the dreaming isle for a few strides with me. This is beyond my current skillset to fabricate, but as a forever car, I'd certainly budget to get assistance in the necessary fabrication process.
I do like RA65's but that's well into a smog window for Kalifornians that is very difficult to workaround. thanks in advance in the conversation.
I'd love to introduce the noise of the gods to the nipponese car lover crowd. From what I gather into rack and pinion swaps to classic Celicas, a front sump motor is needed. Is there an option available to us to make a front sump oil sump solution for the white block? Turning the oil pan around? Dry sump? Yes, this is spitballing. But maybe a few others would be willing to walk down the dreaming isle for a few strides with me. This is beyond my current skillset to fabricate, but as a forever car, I'd certainly budget to get assistance in the necessary fabrication process.
I do like RA65's but that's well into a smog window for Kalifornians that is very difficult to workaround. thanks in advance in the conversation.