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noslzzp
February 9th 2013, 16:31
Greetings all.. I plan on using this thread to document my German Look low light ghia.

I have a thread on ShopTalk and the Samba but the GL forums seem to be more euro-centric and I've had some requests to document the build here, so here we go. I'll try to post different photos here, etc., (some of which haven't been made public).

The build goals are:


A low light Karmann Ghia.
New/modern chassis with all the German Look pieces. ;)

Mendeola Front and Rear suspension
Mendeola Kafer bar system
Disc brakes all the way around

Subaru power and drive train:

6-cylinder EZ30R
5-speed transaxle with Torsen LSD



Last summer, I picked up a low light in this condition:

The car, loading for California:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/59-goin-to-cali-004-e1360440794374.jpg

The boot/trunk area:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Keith-Basil-005-e1360441440245.jpg

The rear needs major work but the nose is very good condition. There are the normal Ghia problems but it all appears to be very workable. Given what I paid for the car, it will all work out in the end.

Loaded (you can see the hack job rear end here):
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/59-goin-to-cali-007-e1360440919198.jpg

noslzzp
February 9th 2013, 17:24
I had found an EZ30R motor on eBay and needed to get it shipped to the shop. Here's how the full motor looked on arrival:

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Keith-Basil-028-e1360442268481.jpg

EZ30R markings:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/EZ30-engine-marking-2-e1360444402229.jpg
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/EZ30-engine-marking-1-e1360444493109.jpg


We then sent it to Outfront Motorsports to get prepped for the Ghia. The guys at Outfront took off the unnecessary items(AC compressor, power steering, etc), flipped the intake, added a linkage based throttle body (from a Ford 4.0L), rebracketed the alternator and provided headers. They offer more services but this is all we needed at this point.

This is motor after the Outfront work (sorry it's a bit blurry):
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CIMG0435-e1360442672112.jpg

Closeup of the throttle body:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/throttle-body-closeup-e1360444198669.jpg

Variable Cam sensor locations:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AVCS-sensors-e1360444707871.jpg

Clutch installed (it originally came as an automatic). You can also just make out the ends of the headers:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20130127-121632.jpg

Better shot of the six cylinder headers:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/headers-e1360444859930.jpg

Will post some pics of the chassis work later..

graham
February 10th 2013, 03:09
I gotta say I am looking forward to watching this one develop :cool::cool::cool:

Birdman69
February 10th 2013, 09:12
Yep, keep it coming.
You won't get all the flack you cop on the samba!

noslzzp
February 10th 2013, 15:58
Yep, keep it coming.
You won't get all the flack you cop on the samba!

Amen to that!!

noslzzp
February 10th 2013, 18:30
Pics of the chassis work:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/keith-b-and-others-193-e1349738368783.jpg

Welding in frame rails for the Audi TT seats:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121120-184011.jpg

Test fitting of the Mendeola front end:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/test-fitting-1-e1360535291614.jpg

noslzzp
February 10th 2013, 18:39
Does this mock up qualify as a German Look Ghia?

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/latest-mockup-bullit-wheels.png
:)

vw1303
February 10th 2013, 19:19
Awesome build man. Got room for 2 turbos off the ends of those manifolds? Also where did you source the manifolds from?

noslzzp
February 10th 2013, 22:54
Awesome build man. Got room for 2 turbos off the ends of those manifolds? Also where did you source the manifolds from?
They came from the guys at Outfront Motorsports (http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/). John the owner builds Subaru engines for desert racing and has these headers for the EZ30 engine. My builder, Kevin is building the rest of the exhaust system and I sent him some Porsche black chrome dual oval tips to put it over the top.

The car probably has room for turbos but I think this motor may do well with a supercharger. No time soon though, as it's already going to be a beast naturally aspirated with the AVCS!

al_kaholik
February 11th 2013, 06:13
Does this mock up qualify as a German Look Ghia?

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/latest-mockup-bullit-wheels.png
:)

My opinion (and it is just that) is that it's too low, notch it up 50mm so that the wheels fill the arches and it'd be sweet :)

Looks pretty good going, that motor should make it shift

Steve C
February 11th 2013, 07:07
Hi

In another thread you posted a picture of a rear mounted radiator. Is that what your going to use?

Steve

noslzzp
February 11th 2013, 07:47
My opinion (and it is just that) is that it's too low, notch it up 50mm so that the wheels fill the arches and it'd be sweet :)

Looks pretty good going, that motor should make it shift
Alky, yes - I agree it's way too low in the mock up. This is just my artist's rendition. Your suggestion will be very close to reality.

noslzzp
February 11th 2013, 07:48
Hi

In another thread you posted a picture of a rear mounted radiator. Is that what your going to use?

Steve
Steve, yes - still plan on going that route.

noslzzp
February 19th 2013, 18:29
We decided to cage the car for additional safety. Here are some photos:

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/a-ghia-3-e1354333895656.jpg

Bought some Audi TT seats off eBay. Seat in the car with the cage:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/12042012-118.jpg

noslzzp
February 25th 2013, 19:50
Hi

In another thread you posted a picture of a rear mounted radiator. Is that what your going to use?

Steve
Just for you Steve:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/three-fans-closeup-e1361835375200.jpg

ricola
February 26th 2013, 13:01
You have fitted the fans on the wrong side of the radiator... if you want to use aero of negative static pressure over the engine lid to pull air through that direction. Fans work more efficiently as a pull design and shrouding like that is supposed to be on the back side to aid fan efficiency. I also can't see yet how you plan to get ducting up to the radiator from underneath.
Love the rest of the build, I just can't see any logic in chasing the rear mounted radiator...

noslzzp
February 26th 2013, 14:09
You have fitted the fans on the wrong side of the radiator... if you want to use aero of negative static pressure over the engine lid to pull air through that direction. Fans work more efficiently as a pull design and shrouding like that is supposed to be on the back side to aid fan efficiency. I also can't see yet how you plan to get ducting up to the radiator from underneath.
Love the rest of the build, I just can't see any logic in chasing the rear mounted radiator...

The goal is to take advantage of the natural higher air pressure from the transaxle side of the radiator. Ducting may or may not be necessary because of this differential although we'll be helping the flow with deflectors. We are not *pulling* air in from the engine lid (the vents of which we may relocate), but rather pushing air out.

To your point though, the fans are on the transaxle side because of space constraints on the engine side (lid hinges). We will be testing this setup thoroughly with manometers, yarn, etc.

If it doesn't work, we can always move up front. :)

ricola
February 26th 2013, 14:35
Maybe I wasn't clear, I understand which direction you want air to go, I meant pull air out at the back through your decklid. Your fans will lose efficiency from being 'pushers' but I'm more concerned with you blocking flow with that shroud..

Do you have target date for getting it on the road? Are you doing a test build before stripping it back down for detailing etc etc?

noslzzp
February 26th 2013, 15:36
Maybe I wasn't clear, I understand which direction you want air to go, I meant pull air out at the back through your decklid. Your fans will lose efficiency from being 'pushers' but I'm more concerned with you blocking flow with that shroud..

Do you have target date for getting it on the road? Are you doing a test build before stripping it back down for detailing etc etc?

The car should be rolling by the end of next month. Yes, the aerodynamics will be worked out/tested and solidified before the body work begins.

noslzzp
March 1st 2013, 17:38
For the German Look community only:

Starter system:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PHASE-2-FINISHED-036-e1362173055935.jpg

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PHASE-2-FINISHED-033-e1362172991386.jpg

Pedals (not such a big deal):
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PHASE-2-FINISHED-030-e1362171089478.jpg

70Turbobug
March 2nd 2013, 06:21
Awesome project! very nicely done! Are you using the subarugears conversion for the transmission?

noslzzp
March 2nd 2013, 13:32
Awesome project! very nicely done! Are you using the subarugears conversion for the transmission?

Yes - Subaru Gears all the way. Todd installed a Torsen LSD as well. Here's a cleaner, earlier view of the transaxle and custom mount:

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/a-share-subi-4-e1349738199267.jpg

noslzzp
March 23rd 2013, 19:26
Chassis on the ground (at Hot VW's Drag Days):
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http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hotvws-drag-day-3172013-058.jpg
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http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hotvws-drag-day-3172013-057.jpg
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http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hotvws-drag-day-3172013-048.jpg

volkdent
April 18th 2013, 21:28
How are we coming along?

Jason

noslzzp
April 18th 2013, 23:39
The project is still underway. I think I made a tactical error by letting Kevin take the chassis to the show. He got too many orders and got too busy to finish my car!! ;)

volkdent
April 19th 2013, 15:11
It's funny how often that knife edge shows up in life. Hope he can get back on it soon.

Jason

Jadewombat
June 4th 2013, 11:09
The project is still underway. I think I made a tactical error by letting Kevin take the chassis to the show. He got too many orders and got too busy to finish my car!! ;)

I've been through this a few times and seen this way too many times. They obviously do good work, but honestly no one has the right to jump in front of your project for any reason (unless you want to delay the project?). They're not doing you any favors and all that time spent waiting doesn't change the bill you get in the end.

You pay them money==>they do a service for you

Period. No hard feelings, nothing more, nothing less.

My bus sat in a paint shop for way, way too long. The only way things got done the last nine months was showing up each week at different times unannounced.

noslzzp
June 4th 2013, 14:04
They're not doing you any favors and all that time spent waiting doesn't change the bill you get in the end.

Nor does it account for all the free marketing/advertising value by having a totally bad ass chassis setting on the shop floor.


You pay them money==>they do a service for you

Period. No hard feelings, nothing more, nothing less.

My bus sat in a paint shop for way, way too long. The only way things got done the last nine months was showing up each week at different times unannounced.
These are good points. I'll ping Kevin to see what the plan is.. I'm getting too much email and questions from people following this build. I know Kevin has been sick recently, but it seems like he's back in the saddle so maybe we'll see some positive progress again..

Jadewombat
June 4th 2013, 14:47
I did a 1918 Gendron tricycle for my little one this past spring. I took all the rusty bits to a powder coating shop to have them redone. A week went by and nothing happened. Couldn't find the paint color I wanted, blah, blah. Oh really, couldn't even prep the parts then?

I didn't argue, didn't complain, I just picked up my stuff in a box and walked out.

Found another shop, had the color in stock, took a little over a week to get done. Taking on more work than you can handle helps no one.

coolrydes
June 6th 2013, 01:22
Keith,

I am sorry you feel this way. In everything in life there are two sides to every story. I thought we had been comunicating pretty good on this project. As far as cost at the end of the job, it does get effected when one of our customers helps us out in one way or another. As far as we are conserned, we end up giving more into the job then the customer ends up paying for. I can tell you already that we have given freebee's on this job. Also what Keith has not added to this is that we have had set backs on both his and our part, waiting for parts that either he or we are supplying. So before people get involved only knowning half the story, please find out all the facts.

My .02 cents

volkdent
June 6th 2013, 18:36
Keith,

I am sorry you feel this way. In everything in life there are two sides to every story. I thought we had been comunicating pretty good on this project. As far as cost at the end of the job, it does get effected when one of our customers helps us out in one way or another. As far as we are conserned, we end up giving more into the job then the customer ends up paying for. I can tell you already that we have given freebee's on this job. Also what Keith has not added to this is that we have had set backs on both his and our part, waiting for parts that either he or we are supplying. So before people get involved only knowning half the story, please find out all the facts.

My .02 cents

You also run a business, and it's tricky to only have one client so to speak. Most businesses like yours have to make sure that there's another vine to swing to or you find yourself hanging on one vine that will wither with time. Tough spot to be in, communication is usually the key to making things clear for everyone.

That being said, it seems like you really need to give a project of this magnitude and exposure the time it needs to keep momentum if it's possible. If it didn't have so much exposure people wouldn't be talking about it so much and wondering what happened to it, hopefully all the talking will net you some great client leads though.

Looking good still, can't wait to see how this thing turns out.

Jason

Jadewombat
June 6th 2013, 22:07
Keith,

I am sorry you feel this way. In everything in life there are two sides to every story. I thought we had been comunicating pretty good on this project. As far as cost at the end of the job, it does get effected when one of our customers helps us out in one way or another. As far as we are conserned, we end up giving more into the job then the customer ends up paying for. I can tell you already that we have given freebee's on this job. Also what Keith has not added to this is that we have had set backs on both his and our part, waiting for parts that either he or we are supplying. So before people get involved only knowning half the story, please find out all the facts.

My .02 cents

I don't quite follow. So you're saying the project SHOULD be delayed? It really doesn't sound like you are doing him any favors at all.

It's your reputation Chief, not his. Please enlighten us on all of the facts or Man-up and just finish the car already.

noslzzp
June 7th 2013, 18:32
Keith,

I am sorry you feel this way.


I'm clipping all the stuff below out because it's not constructive for the project moving forward and not related to things I've said. Other folk have their opinions and I don't want to muddy the waters.

As we all know, there are quite a few people following this build and as we discussed over the phone yesterday, I didn't have any status information to feed the wolves. My only "perceived" negative comment (a reply) was that there is some benefit to having my car sit in your shop to be drooled over by potential customers who turn into real customers that go to the front of the line. Period, full stop. Everything else *I* have said has been in complete understanding and support of you first as a fellow entrepreneur and second as a mechanically talented car artist.

At the end of the day I'm just trying to keep the project moving. I've backed a dump truck load of cash into this and I have the second half of the work (not related to your work) yet to start. So the pressure has been building on this side as people find out about the project, offer services, etc.

Yesterday on the phone, we discussed a plan for better communication going forward and a completed project timeline that we both find acceptable. I'm happy that we've come to concrete dates. We had great positive progress from the time the project started until about 2 months ago. We'll be good if we can get back to the previous level of progress. And, from what you told me yesterday that should be very doable as we don't have too much more work to go.

cookvw
June 7th 2013, 20:58
cut out the bull crap and get this thing done. we all wanna see this thing done and driving. cars dont build themselves. much support/respect from this end and hoping the very best with moving fwd on this amazing project.

Jadewombat
June 14th 2013, 08:55
Soooo, anything to update??

noslzzp
June 14th 2013, 09:04
Yes - body on chassis progress! Will post a few pics later today (traveling now).

coolrydes
June 14th 2013, 22:39
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1074118.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1074116.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1074117.jpg

here you go

volkdent
June 15th 2013, 00:14
Looking pretty sweet!

Jason

70Turbobug
June 15th 2013, 18:19
Awesome! What wheels are on that?

Jadewombat
June 17th 2013, 19:34
Body...check
Brakes/tires...check
Drivers' seat...check
Engine/trans...check

Just need an air filter then time for a little spin around the block??? :)

Looking good.

cookvw
June 17th 2013, 22:27
looks great!!! keep it up.

graham
June 19th 2013, 02:10
Brilliant,looking forward to seeing this one finished,it would look equally brilliant in that rusty ratty bodywork as it would in full paint :cool::cool::cool:

noslzzp
July 3rd 2013, 16:08
Awesome! What wheels are on that?
Don't laugh, but they are stock Mustang GT "bullit" wheels. 17x8s. $400 off ebay.

noslzzp
July 3rd 2013, 16:10
Don't laugh, but they are stock Mustang GT "bullit" wheels. 17x8s.
Here's how they look up front. No rubbing with the Mendeola suspension:

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-2.jpg

noslzzp
July 3rd 2013, 16:11
Exhaust porn:

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/exhaust-021.jpg
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http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/exhaust-015.jpg

noslzzp
July 3rd 2013, 16:14
Body...check
Brakes/tires...check
Drivers' seat...check
Engine/trans...check

Just need an air filter then time for a little spin around the block??? :)

Looking good.

.. and some goggles or a full faced motorcycle helmet (no windshield).. :)

Thanks everyone, btw.. Kevin is doing a masterful job here..

70Turbobug
July 4th 2013, 00:19
Kevin is definetly doing some great work there! Very well done! I hope you make a couple of videos, I am anxious to hear what it sounds like!

SportyBug
July 5th 2013, 19:14
Looking good. Looking through your site I found this picture. Is this panel something you made?
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chassis-tunnel-clutch-setup.jpg

coolrydes
July 6th 2013, 02:45
Yes, we made the cover for access to the clutch master cylinder if needed.

Here is the latest from today....

http://http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1083481.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1083485.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1083484.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1083483.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1083482.jpg

SportyBug
July 6th 2013, 20:09
Very nice, after just replacing the shifter bushing that access panel jumped out at me

Jadewombat
August 10th 2013, 22:26
Sooooo, anything???

noslzzp
August 11th 2013, 00:30
Sooooo, anything???

Yes, but small steps. We had to combine two 1958 gas tanks into one (one was really crappy, the other had bad rust). Kevin made a baffle for it as well.

Also, the air intake and exhaust system are out for coating so we are waiting on that stuff to finish. After that, we should have all the necessary systems in place to get it fired up for the first time.

Oval
August 17th 2013, 09:07
You can't paint that!

-Alex-
August 29th 2013, 18:09
Indeed avesome car ;) I'v got "only" front mendeola suspension waiting installation with a ton of other well thought modifications and expensive custom type 1 engine.

Would love to see at track which would faster ;)

effvee
August 29th 2013, 22:55
Hi, any chance of getting a closer look at your oil pan sump while in the car, in the fully bolted up posiiton.

I've been really searching the net on the EZ36R. How will you address the AVLC valve. Sorry I forgot the abbreviation of the AVLC valve, it supposed to advance the intake cam for better emissions and performance.

:o sure would like to see the undercarrage of the engine and oil sump:rolleyes: Ah come on:D

SuperRSi
September 2nd 2013, 14:44
I sure like the alternator mount! Did Kevin build that?

noslzzp
September 8th 2013, 16:47
Indeed avesome car ;) I'v got "only" front mendeola suspension waiting installation with a ton of other well thought modifications and expensive custom type 1 engine.

Would love to see at track which would faster ;)

You never know about these things! :) But after tuning I should be around 300HP. 8)

But for a comparison, here's a stock EZ30D with Pandoo(?) EFI in a 914 in Brazil:

http://www.basilari.com/performance/ez30-on-the-track-in-a-914/

Note that this is NOT the AVCS "R" version so the "R" should be a bit stronger in power and rev. The sound of that motor makes me drunk! lol

noslzzp
September 8th 2013, 16:58
Hi, any chance of getting a closer look at your oil pan sump while in the car, in the fully bolted up posiiton.

I've been really searching the net on the EZ36R. How will you address the AVLC valve. Sorry I forgot the abbreviation of the AVLC valve, it supposed to advance the intake cam for better emissions and performance.

:o sure would like to see the undercarrage of the engine and oil sump:rolleyes: Ah come on:D

Engine management for my EZ30R is being handled by Redline. They have a EZ30R *specific* harness that plugs into the AVCS sensors, etc. The Redline ECU handles control of the AVCS out of the box. Redline and Mendeola worked out this harness because of the Manxster builds with the same motor, so it's proven. It uses all of the stock Subaru sensors so you basically just plug in the harness, tune and go.

Most Redline dealers will not know about this kit because of how it came together (Redline/Mendeola collaboration). Mendeola has some tuning maps that take it to just over 300HP stock, naturally aspirated. I think he said that the Manxsters with the EZ30R do 0-60mph in about 3.5 secs. This Ghia is a bit lighter but doesn't have the tire width that the manxsters do.

Pics of the Redline unit:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/chassis-3-small.jpg

Your oil sump pics: :)
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/exhaust-022.jpg

Looking up:
http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/exhaust-015.jpg

Sorry, would have replied earlier but I didn't get notification of replies. Will try to fix that.

noslzzp
September 8th 2013, 16:59
I sure like the alternator mount! Did Kevin build that?

The alternator mount came from Outfront Motorsports.

speedy
September 23rd 2013, 16:23
If you ever want to turbo your engine you may want to talk to this guy.
http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/index2.html
he is running a 3.6 at 1000bhp .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6px1kJPDhNg
I guess he knows all the tricks when it comes to getting performance out of those 6 cylinder subaru engines and he is a really nice guy aswell.

Speedy

-Alex-
October 12th 2013, 19:22
I think he said that the Manxsters with the EZ30R do 0-60mph in about 3.5 secs. This Ghia is a bit lighter but doesn't have the tire width that the manxsters do.

Does the manxster weigh over 1800lbs? So its not a lightweigh buggy on a shortened pan.

Gear ratios play a lot at 0-100km/h / 60mph times. What kind of ratios subaru boxes have?

I opted littlebit shorter ratios compared to stock with berg bus 5-speed, so i achieve on 2nd gear 100km/h at 6600rpm or 3rd gear 100km/h at 4500rpm. I did not want to have drag strip ratios like this finnish vw fellow, very short gears on a 091 with 300hp engine: 3.4 - 2.0 - 1.5 - 1.15 R+P 4.57.

http://ub-52.blogspot.fi/

Mine has 3.44-1.93-1.3-1.00-0.77 R+P, but the rest can be changed if the ratios feel too long.

noslzzp
October 13th 2013, 17:06
This is old, but it shows some of the ratios as provided by Todd.

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Ghia-EZ30R-5-speed-close-ratio-3.9-torsen.png

Jadewombat
November 25th 2013, 19:28
It's too quiet over here...:)

noslzzp
November 25th 2013, 19:43
It's too quiet over here...:)

We were hoping to have some progress by today, but nothing yet..

volkdent
December 29th 2013, 08:23
Erm, cough...

noslzzp
February 22nd 2014, 10:31
All systems plumbed, fluids added/bled, leaks found and fixed. Working on getting this puppy fired up. Stay tuned.

Had to do some creative work on the front end to get 17x8 wheels under the front end:

https://z-n.ak.fbcdn.net/z-1-scontent-b-iad.xx/hphotos-prn1/t1/p350x350/1622183_10201495172637651_1060335269_n.jpg

effvee
February 22nd 2014, 10:41
This is old, but it shows some of the ratios as provided by Todd.

http://www.basilari.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Ghia-EZ30R-5-speed-close-ratio-3.9-torsen.png

Good morning, any movies of the dyno run?

noslzzp
February 22nd 2014, 12:21
we're a long way from a dyno run..

effvee
February 24th 2014, 23:13
we're a long way from a dyno run..

Ahh ok, so how about some old movie of your dyno run:D
By now you should have done:o something.
A bad boy EZ-30, Ahhhhhh come on:(, how about a smiley face:)

volkdent
February 26th 2014, 21:41
Yay, great progress, more tire fitment pics please, funny how those things become such issues when you really want to drive something hard!

Jason

noslzzp
April 13th 2014, 22:47
Sorry guys, I posted this on a few other boards a few days ago. I can never neglect the GL crew. :)

The engine is running and sounds absolutely incredible! We have some trigger wheel sync issues to work out though. Again, this is due to our decision to use the stock Subaru trigger wheel.

Kevin and Redline have done an awesome job here. So if anyone else is interested in this ECU combo just know that an EZ30R plug and play option (harness, ECU, maps) will soon be available. Data logging is now available now as well. :)

At last:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_fjt3cUpVY

Steve C
April 14th 2014, 03:07
Sounds great, hope to see more soon

effvee
April 14th 2014, 04:01
At last:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_fjt3cUpVY

Now that's what I'm talking about:D, right on.

Humble
April 14th 2014, 11:26
Man that sounds amazing, I can't wait to see it turn a wheel in anger.

Mr_Zed_ZX20
April 14th 2014, 12:53
the sound is not at all what I expected, I'm more used to the EJ 4 bangers. I gotta say, your car sounds fantastic!

noslzzp
April 14th 2014, 20:49
the sound is not at all what I expected, I'm more used to the EJ 4 bangers. I gotta say, your car sounds fantastic!

Thanks. This is what sold me on the EZ30R. And, it's all naturally aspirated.

noslzzp
April 14th 2014, 20:52
Man that sounds amazing, I can't wait to see it turn a wheel in anger.

lol - I think "turn a wheel in anger" is a perfect quote for this engine/car combo. I have yet to hear it in person and after seeing this video I will say that I had a brief second thought about too much motor as in, too much, too scary to drive..

graham
April 15th 2014, 18:44
Absolutely stunning project, cooler than penguins piss and it sounds incredible :clap::clap::clap:

effvee
April 29th 2014, 00:27
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Hi, i have a EZ30D, your engine is a EZ30R. can you tell me how much distance, from the exhaust flange to your oil pan surface. a Subaru remember suggested that it may be possible to have stub exhaust manifolds made, and mounted turbo exactly on the exhaust ports; no relocation somewhere else. Because the Subaru model EZ30D, had all 3 exhaust runners coming out at one location, it may be possible.

noslzzp
May 25th 2014, 10:30
"Turning wheels in anger":

http://youtu.be/9_U8h_-2RBs

The latest on our ECU challenges (http://www.basilari.com/ecu-plan-b/).

effvee
May 25th 2014, 22:33
:D O yes, well done

volkdent
May 27th 2014, 14:43
I think you'll find too much won't be a problem, you just have to figure out when to use it and when to chill out. In a straight line you'll probably want more eventually, but around corners you'll wait on the exit to start tipping in the throttle. Sounds absolutely perfect, reminds me of an old Ferrari.

Jason

Humble
May 28th 2014, 01:46
That is a beautiful exhaust note... what I would give just to take that for a spin through the mountains here and record the sounds.

noslzzp
May 31st 2014, 09:10
The stock trigger has been pulled and the Outfront one installed. Starts every time now. Kevin is doing some tuning and then we should be ready to bring her home for the body work.

NO_H2O
June 6th 2014, 08:18
Sounds fantastic.

-Alex-
September 6th 2016, 05:38
Any progress on this great project? :)

DORIGTT
February 4th 2017, 19:58
What kind of 'creative work' had to be done to get them to fit?

All systems plumbed, fluids added/bled, leaks found and fixed. Working on getting this puppy fired up. Stay tuned.

Had to do some creative work on the front end to get 17x8 wheels under the front end:

https://z-n.ak.fbcdn.net/z-1-scontent-b-iad.xx/hphotos-prn1/t1/p350x350/1622183_10201495172637651_1060335269_n.jpg

Jadewombat
February 9th 2017, 19:56
I saw over on STF he said he updated his site with more pictures:

http://basilari.com/

rioprelude
December 17th 2017, 01:12
Looks like a few updates on his site. Mostly body work:
http://www.basilari.com/category/buildupdates/