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by ecotec510
07 Jan 2019 17:34
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Rear crossmember
Replies: 4
Views: 2347

WTB: Rear crossmember

Anyone got a spare rear x member they want to part with? I'm looking for one to use for R&D on some suspension design without taking my car apart. Prefer uncut/modified.
by ecotec510
18 Jan 2018 06:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?
Replies: 11
Views: 4645

Re: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?

Like anything in a 510 it's an exercise in packaging. I made brackets that mount the underdash unit to the original heater firewall holes, and two that tie it into the lower dash rail. Custom center vent. Condenser barely fits behind the grille, with plumbing snaked thru the horn opening. I added th...
by ecotec510
17 Jan 2018 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?
Replies: 11
Views: 4645

Re: Air Conditioning for 72 4 dr. w/vg30?

I'm running the Vintage Air Compac under the dash. Used the smallest Sanden SD7B10 compressor. AC, heat and defrost. Plumbed into the original dash vents. Made an adapter plate for the original heater control location to accept the VA electronic controls. Makes the car much more livable on roadtrip ...
by ecotec510
24 Nov 2017 06:04
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship
Replies: 10
Views: 4740

Re: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship

Doing a holiday sale on these bars and my other 510 cnc machined parts. 10% off and $5.10 US shipping. promo BF2017
by ecotec510
28 Oct 2017 11:16
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship
Replies: 10
Views: 4740

Re: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship

dat_sr510 wrote:Do you have one for 510 with r200
No, just the R160/R180 fitment.
by ecotec510
15 Oct 2017 06:27
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship
Replies: 10
Views: 4740

Re: Billet 510 Mustache bars R180 w/bushings $249+ship

Yes, they will fit both R160 and R180.
by ecotec510
11 Oct 2017 08:16
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship
Replies: 10
Views: 4740

Billet 510 Mustache bars R160/R180 w/bushings $249+ship

I have a few of these R160/R180 510 Mustache bars available if anyone is interested. Been running one on my car for the past year, had a request to make another, and made a few extras. CNC machined from 6061-T6 bar stock. Designed to fit the Z-car Prothane bushings. Sold complete with bushings insta...
by ecotec510
23 Jun 2017 18:29
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: Is the Subaru R180 the same as the Nissan / Datsun R180
Replies: 30
Views: 26549

Re: Is the Subaru R180 the same as the Nissan / Datsun R180

Duke,
I run the 4.44 JDM Subaru Sti gears. Definitely pricey but has served me well so far.
by ecotec510
25 May 2017 18:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Re: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

toylet wrote:Can you make them out of stainless?
Sorry, no interest in making any from stainless. Machining stainless is a whole different game than the aluminum.
by ecotec510
25 May 2017 12:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Re: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

eastbaysolo_73 wrote:Wow those look great. Can I ask you what did you use for the gasket?
EPDM rubber tubing from mcmaster carr. Mine are designed for the 6mm diameter, not sure what diameter might be best on stock vents.
by ecotec510
25 May 2017 06:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Re: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

Just wanted to update everyone that was interested. The vents are now for sale. Intro pricing $400 machined finish (straight out of the machine) no polishing. Parts look great, some minor irregularities in the surfacing from using a scan model but not noticable once on a car. Includes gasket and mou...
by ecotec510
13 May 2017 19:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Re: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

IMG_20170513_160938 (Small).jpg IMG_20170513_162220 (Small).jpg IMG_20170513_162205 (Small).jpg So here's the revised vent with no screw holes. I added 1/4-20 studs on the backside matching the 70-73 hole pattern. Bad news is I haven't had much luck on speeding up the machining on these. It's looki...
by ecotec510
10 May 2017 07:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Re: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

Thanks for the interest everyone. No idea on the pricing yet. I'm just excited to have a real prototype in my hands. I'm thinking the smooth(68-69)/hidden fastener version is what most people would want, so that's the priority currently. Definitely a tricky part to make and hold in the machine, all ...
by ecotec510
09 May 2017 16:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works
Replies: 25
Views: 9886

Billet exterior c-Pillar vents in the works

Hey guys, thought I'd share what I've been working on lately. I've had a nice set of rechromed 68 pot metal vents laying around for years, studs broken but super straight and clean. Recently I had a guy 3d scan the nicest one with a faro laser scanner. Basically digitizing the part with an accuracy ...