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PostPosted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:59 am 
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you certainly can. the red impreza on my site had already been attempted. I went through it with a fine-tooth comb, and it started up first try!

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I ended up buying a a/c buggy but if everything goes good it will be w/c by spring.


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:33 pm 
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PISS ON w/C! ILL RACE UP HILL DOWN HILL OR FLAT GROUND.I THINK WE ALL HAVE MOTOR ENVE~HA!HA! :twisted:

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:56 am 
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I am in the process of installing a EJ20G in my rail. Its a 2.0 DOHC turbo. It pumps out about 220hp on pump gas at at 8-10psi of boost and doesnt have the head gasket issues of the DOHC 2.5's. It is replacing a 1915 VW engine. Out in Dumont and Glamis the 1915 just doesnt have enough to pull the paddles on some of the steep hill climbs. I should have it up and running by Thanksgiving at Dumont!


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Well guys I just got my first w/c motor. Ran a 1600 before so not going to be a fair comparison. Running a 2.4l Pontiac Quad 4 Aluminum Block. Pushing just under 200 HP. This weekend will be its first offroad trial at Haspin Acres up in Indiana. Pulls nice wheelies in 1rst and 2nd on the road. 5 rib with 4ply goodyears on the rear.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:20 pm 
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Sounds like a powerful engine,,,keep us posted :wink:

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:50 am 
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sounds good!

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:28 pm 
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Post a few pictures of the install so we can see what that quad 4 looks like. Tell us the story of what you went through to get it running such as ignition and fuel setup. Sounds awsome :twisted:

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:01 pm 
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Lol well I cheated, bought it allready setup for the sand last week. Added Goodyear 4 Ply V-Terra Tires. I bought a $500 project Buggy 2 yrs ago, Got married and bought a Forclosed House. Wife told me to buy one thats done so we can ride, lol. Oh did I mention we had 12 American Bulldog puppies this summer too, paid for the buggy.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:06 pm 
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Ok played with it a bit yesterday. No challenging hills but got to have a little fun. NE Indiana. Flat ground is an understatement. Short vid in Sig below

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Took it to Haspin Acres this weekend. Did great, no problem with traction, power, or keeping the front end down. Needs tree bars, heavier cutting brakes, a front bumper and some ammo boxes and i'll be happy.

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Latest update.
Took it to wellsville this weekend. did good on everything we tried. Went up Scoobys easier areas I think. Tripple threat and tripple Troule as well as Killer. But I was told a non-chain drive shouldn't go this slow over the rock faces, sorry frankenbuggy and Jayrod. And yes I know, F*$k me and my damn radiator, lol. And its a 2.3l with a six rib. Does hang a little extra weight out the back. Gunna do a few things to beef it up and counter weight it. If all goes well Plumberbill will feel generous and give me his front end(I WISH!) Buggy still needs some tweeking but as far as the engine I was as happy as a kid locked in a candy store.
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Drove my buddys chevy echo tech buggy damn was I impressed with that engine. That thing hales some serious ass!


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Just looking at some old post and seen this. And have to say the ecotec is hard to beat na or sc.


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i hope!!!! :D :D :D


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:28 pm 
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helmetguy wrote:
i hope!!!! :D :D :D

Don't think you will be disappointed. :grin:

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:17 am 
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i can still hear the sound of that supercharger winding up !!!!! :D :D :D


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How is the eco tech 2.0?

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:41 pm 
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Anybody please

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:04 pm 
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I am a little biased on this subject but for the dollars and easy of finding electronics and a harness I would have to agree with Mr. Fryer and say Echo tech.

If you are thinking Buick V6 then I would look at the Honda J35 series V6 just can not be beat for Horse power and torque for the cubic dollar. The J35 runs about $500.00 the computer and harness will cost about $1200.00 and the adaptor is $500.00. Did I mention they sound good on the rev limiter :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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How is the eco tech 2.0?

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Thats what I run is the sc 2.0. The turbo 2.0 make more hp just less controllable. Have nothing on the bottom.
But the sc is there whenever you need it I love mine and don't think I would ever use anything else

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:12 am 
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Sc? Sorry don't understand

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Terry fryer wrote:
buggyben2027 wrote:
How is the eco tech 2.0?

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Thats what I run is the sc 2.0. The turbo 2.0 make more hp just less controllable. Have nothing on the bottom.
But the sc is there whenever you need it I love mine and don't think I would ever use anything else

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The 2.0 Ecotec LNF uses a twin scroll turbocharger and along with the variable cam timing there is bottom end power. I own a 2008 HHR SS and the seat of pants feeling is no turbo lag.JMHO


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:32 am 
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I will never go water cooled again with a heavy water cooled motor unless at least a foot of baby chains was added. It makes ALL the difference ! gearing, center of gravity, and some added hiegth.But narrow is very important too because too wide will make the buggy pull lt n rt depending on which side is biting, and there is not enough side to side room on most hill climbs. Sometimes you will be so wide that you HAVE to hit an obstical coming at you.


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