Thanx very much for the info. That is a really cool color. They seem to have reasonable prices on their powders. I don't do any powder coating myself but I regularly have stuff coated (mostly for clients) and I will find out if my regular guy can get them. Thanx for the link too.It's a textured powder coat. I ordered it from Prismatic Coating. They have the best selection for colors and sell the paint by the single pound which is nice for small jobs. They will also mail you up to 5 free color sample cards at a time
This color has a neat metallic flake to it which is cool. We've been powder coating at my family's business for over 20 years so it's nice to finally have some awesome colors available for decent prices
http://www.prismaticpowders.com/colors/P-1110B/midnight-blue-cast/
Use a different exhaust manifold!!!!What alternator and power steering pump are you running. I talked with Acme, and they said for the AHU motor I am running, their GM alternator and bracket will interfere with the turbo inlet and cannot be used. Also, I can't find out what pulleys I can get for these TDis and ditch the serpentine.
This.samurai > every other suv
Thanks. I am looking forward to trying it out. I might not be able to wait 2 more weeks for insurance. There is a group going snow wheeling new years day so it would be nice to give it a few good test runs and join themsounds great!.... can't wait to hear your impressions of the VK
-Thanks!Sweet looking build man!
I just read through the whole thing looking for some convincing for the same swap.
I just got in to the Samurai game not too long ago and happened to pick up a very clean 2000 jetta with bad IP for a steal. The car is so nice for 315K miles on the clock, I just cant make up my mind if to fix it for my teenage son soon to be driving, or swap in gasser to that body and save ALH for my Samurai...
Also, how do you survive for over two years without going out wheeling? Do you have other toys to substitute this one?
And another Q. I see most people DD their TDI Samurai. Would you do it if it was only trail/sand playing trailer queen?
I will wait until I have more time driving it before forming much of an opinion but I think a 3rz or something would be pretty fun in the sand. Or do some head work on the tdi so you can get higher revs
Work has been really busy the last couple weeks so haven't had much time to do anything. I am hoping to get some garage time this week.Wohoo! Can't wait to hear driving impressions and see some vids with a good running motor!