Kevint143 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Collecting parts for a new project on my BRAT Also went and picked up a 1980 BRAT with a buddy. It's in pretty good shape other than the mismatched paint. WHole car is stock and runs like a dream....but needs more power We have a lot of dirt roads here in Bakersfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Turbo huh? interesting, can't wait to see how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 me too! I am hoping to have it ready by Subiefest in sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Specs on that turbo please. Also, what kind of plans have you designed for the turbo? I am not opposed to trying this as well but I have never had a turbo on a carbureted motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 http://www.theturboforums.com/forums/223-Carburetor-Boost-Tech-Questionsmaybe this will help you along the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 The turbo is a garret t17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Samson Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 its my understanding that adding anymore power to a first gen requires structural reinforcments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have been busy getting the Plastidip off and sanding and getting ready to cut some rust out. It seems like a never ending project =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 SubieFest??? Where is this held? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Subiefest is in Fontana, CA at the auto club speedway. Formally california speedway. On sept 14th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) . Edited May 1, 2013 by Reza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 So Got my hood scoop off an 02 wrx. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have been busy prepping for body work. And the BRAT is currently white now. I have sanded and stripped all the paint down to bare metal finding all the bad rust spots and too my surprise I don't have to deal with much! Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Seriously, looks killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce1990 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 hmm now this is looking more good after this body work.. but I don't understand that this is the final photo of your project? Because I think there many things which are left to do on your vehicle. Anyhow but it looking nice. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Oh def not the final photos. We still have a long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 We still have to do the cutting and patching. All I've done so far is bring it down to bare metal to see how bad it is in places. Then I primed it to keep the surface rust from happening. We are also filling the holes where the side trim was, putting the hood scoop on basically building a roll pan for it because under the rear bumper is completely rotted out. So with that said the actual body work hasn't even started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 So this weekend I took the BRAT out for its longest round trip drive to date and can say I am impressed and have no doubts about my vehicle any more. We drove from Bakersfield, CA to Pismo Beach, CA for a little Memorial day weekend camping. Round trip it was about 300 miles and not only took me about a half a tank each way! Hope everyone else had a great weekend. Here are some photos from last nights sunset watching....BRAT style Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Awesome dude! I was following your Instagram and Facebook posts too, it looks like it was a blast. I still wish we coulda seen some pics of this thing haulin the mail down the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Front end is off to get some custom work done =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Put the BRAT decal on. Then go and find out I need to replace my front right CV axle! 941936_390540554387828_1070887078_n by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Edited June 15, 2013 by Kevint143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Looking like this project is moving along nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 thanks. its def not perfect but way better than it was...and honestly everything about it I am happy with. Now just to replace the CV axle and get it driving again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Well Turbo Project is put on hold for now...Need to replace some parts to make it drivable again. Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Need a new CV axle, Wheel Bearings, Ball Joint and Wheel seal. Probably be down for a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Never ends, huh? LOL What axle unit are you going to purchase? If possible can you post the part number? Might have missed it but where did you get the decal? Pooparu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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