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Forum: Legend Builds 03-03-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Been awhile since I updated this thread but I...

Been awhile since I updated this thread but I haven't forgotten about it. Here's where the car is at now. I got the airbags, seat belt tensioners, crash bar, cabin fuse box, and A/C components out of...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 04-03-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 104,400
Posted By BestCoast
wow really impressive. haven't been on here in a...

wow really impressive. haven't been on here in a while and come back to find this haha, I gotta get back on here more often.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 11-16-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,028
Posted By BestCoast
Won't work unless you pinch the frame rails in...

Won't work unless you pinch the frame rails in the back. You run into clearence issues with the upper control arm. You would also need to run cantilever style rear suspension. But regardless the...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
If you are interested in designing a new manifold...

If you are interested in designing a new manifold this site has some awesome calculators.
http://www.wallaceracing.com/runnertorquecalc.php

3.2 liters in cubic inches is about 195ci.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
Thats true but what are the recommended service...

Thats true but what are the recommended service intervals on the belt drive system? I would take that into account before trying to design something else.
Forum: Legend Builds 10-23-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
thanks man!

thanks man!
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
you could offset the s/c to allow room for the...

you could offset the s/c to allow room for the shaft to run. I would think sticking with the tried and true belt drive would keep things less complicated.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
exactly except with the s/c flipped so it sits...

exactly except with the s/c flipped so it sits under the stock manifold so you can keep your hood clearance.
Edit: The problem I see with a topmount is that the manifold would have to be a one-off....
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
Here is the nsx laminova intercooler setup from...

Here is the nsx laminova intercooler setup from SOS:

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/Laminova_Intercooler/intercooler_800.jpg

Edit: heres...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
^awesome man I think creating a mock up s/c would...

^awesome man I think creating a mock up s/c would be the best way to figure this out. For cooling the air you could run a laminova system either in the upper chamber of the manifold or if space...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-23-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,378
Posted By BestCoast
why not just go the route they do on the ls...

why not just go the route they do on the ls series engines and run a prop shaft to the back and have the throttle body in the stock position? I think this would help in keeping everything compact and...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-23-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Thanks for the good words guys! ^ The photo dump...

Thanks for the good words guys! ^ The photo dump made it seem quicker than the two-ish years its been so far. I'm open to new ideas for thread titles though haha. It's definitely crazy undertaking...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-13-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
I went back and forth with that idea when the car...

I went back and forth with that idea when the car originally got wrecked but I'm way past that now. The car's got sentimental value and it's giving me the opportunity to try a lot of things I...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-13-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
For the engine bay I'm thinking battleship grey...

For the engine bay I'm thinking battleship grey por15. I haven't decided for the rest of the car yet. Maybe championship white.
Forum: Legend Builds 10-13-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
nice man I live im santa rosa

nice man I live im santa rosa
Forum: Legend Builds 10-12-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Found one more of the rad mount <a...

Found one more of the rad mount

<a href="http://s958.photobucket.com/albums/ae62/Despite707/legend%20progress%202/?action=view&amp;current=legend21.jpg" target="_blank"><img...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-12-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Thanks man! you from the city?

Thanks man! you from the city?
Forum: Legend Builds 10-12-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Small update. I was able to get some work in...

Small update. I was able to get some work in today on the engine bay. At first I was just going to take the rail and panels under the battery down to bare metal and take the rest down to primer. But...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-12-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,243
Posted By BestCoast
Stupid clean man. Honestly one of the cleanest...

Stupid clean man. Honestly one of the cleanest Rl's I've seen
Forum: Legend Builds 10-12-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Thanks guys! It feels pretty good to finally be...

Thanks guys! It feels pretty good to finally be able to start the rebuilding process. I talked to a body shop around here about the frame rail. All I could show the guy was pictures of the damage but...
Forum: Legend Builds 10-11-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By BestCoast
Slowest build ever.

Whats up guys. Long story short my dad got this car in '03 and he passed it down to me in '08 and I've loved this thing since he got it. This is my justification for the two years that have come so...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-02-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,484
Posted By BestCoast
This is exactly what Buzzard had suggested. I...

This is exactly what Buzzard had suggested. I wonder how the type 2 would act with higher compression and low boost. The combo seems to be reliable on the nsx with its stock 11.1

On a side note...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-02-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,484
Posted By BestCoast
What I meant by quick rebuild was doing all of...

What I meant by quick rebuild was doing all of the regular rebuild items (seals, bearings etc) and then maybe throwing different pistons, new stock rods, a cam, and some chevy valve springs. Nothing...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 10-02-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,484
Posted By BestCoast
I have a perfectly good type 2 though. It still...

I have a perfectly good type 2 though. It still has the crosshatching on the cylinder walls with 160k miles. I'm thinking a quick rebuild and throwin it back in.

I wonder what kind of reliable...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 09-30-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,484
Posted By BestCoast
yea thats what I figured. Too bad

yea thats what I figured. Too bad
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 09-30-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,484
Posted By BestCoast
Question C32 stroker?

Was looking on google and came across a couple different sites that had this stroker for the c30/32a. Anyone know anything about it or if its even for a legend? Other than the price it seems too good...
Forum: Legend 04-26-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,637
Posted By BestCoast
Saw it on craigslist today. It was literally the...

Saw it on craigslist today. It was literally the only 6sp coupe on top of being the cleanest on there. GLWS man its worth the price.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 04-26-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,231
Posted By BestCoast
Braille auto built a drift integra using the crv...

Braille auto built a drift integra using the crv drivetrain and then pulling out the front axles and welding the clutches that engage the rear wheels. I heard it didnt work too well however.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend General Discussion 04-25-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,101
Posted By BestCoast
Glad you're ok man! Luckily a lot of those front...

Glad you're ok man! Luckily a lot of those front panels/sheet metal aren't too much work to replace. First thing I would check would be to see if any thing from the suspension came into contact with...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-14-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
Those rear fenders look like they would create a...

Those rear fenders look like they would create a hell of a lot of drag. Those are way more than necessary for brake ducting.
Forum: Legend Builds 03-04-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 208,526
Posted By BestCoast
I was looking at your idea for using a cutout to...

I was looking at your idea for using a cutout to regulate boost on your s/c and got a little confused. Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that centrifugal superchargers make very little...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-03-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
Whether or not its a shit job, the bottom line is...

Whether or not its a shit job, the bottom line is that it proves that any of us with enough time and fab skills can do this and then some with a little math, some trial and error, and a hell of a lot...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-03-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
I don't have any hate for the g1. I just want to...

I don't have any hate for the g1. I just want to see a damn rwd ka8 already haha. Hopefully someone can get in contact with the owner so we can get more info.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-03-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
haha does anybody speak russian?

haha does anybody speak russian?
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-02-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
^ I know me too. I posted it first in the g2...

^ I know me too. I posted it first in the g2 section cuz that's what I thought it was, with some tailight and quarter panel mods or something, but after I watched it a couple more times I figured it...
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-02-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
I know shits crazy. The guy has another video on...

I know shits crazy. The guy has another video on there that says its a drift car but I haven't been able to find any action shots other than the burnout.
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-02-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
try it now

try it now
Forum: 1st Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 03-02-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,912
Posted By BestCoast
Cool rwd legend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnmnUFARznA
Now if only it were a g2 and in the U.S.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 12-11-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,624
Posted By BestCoast
Everything looks awesome, it's a lot easier when...

Everything looks awesome, it's a lot easier when you have that much help haha
Forum: OEM Parts 11-07-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
FS: G2 "Arms"
Views: 3,257
Posted By BestCoast
What's Left? and is there a difference between...

What's Left? and is there a difference between the rear coupe and sedan arms? Thanks
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 08-31-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,028
Posted By BestCoast
I think it depends on how you do it. I believe...

I think it depends on how you do it. I believe that if you have the fabricating/engineering skills then building a tube frame would be the way to go. Most likely after the amount of suspension tuning...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 08-30-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,028
Posted By BestCoast
This is what I'm talking about....

This is what I'm talking about. http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae62/Despite707/Progress/IMG00234-20100827-1526.jpg
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 08-30-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,028
Posted By BestCoast
Once you take a look at the rear of a legend...

Once you take a look at the rear of a legend without the rear subframe you'll think differently. On top of having to notch the frame rails and the cross rail that connects the two, and welding...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 08-27-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,028
Posted By BestCoast
I'm interested. I think both the t-56 and t-5 are...

I'm interested. I think both the t-56 and t-5 are viable options. The t-56 being longer than the legend transmission isn't necessarily a bad thing seeing that the stock shift linkage is quite long....
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-29-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 35,362
Posted By BestCoast
Alright we can agree to disagree. Bottom line is...

Alright we can agree to disagree. Bottom line is that until someone actually does it we'll never know which way's best.
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-28-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 35,362
Posted By BestCoast
Cutting out the back seat floor pan and cutting...

Cutting out the back seat floor pan and cutting frame are not easier than making a new transmission cross member. I still want my car to have a back seat.

From the get go the legend has had good...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-28-2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 35,362
Posted By BestCoast
A drive shaft. Whatever setup you use, whether it...

A drive shaft. Whatever setup you use, whether it be a drive shaft or torque tube, you are going to have to have it cut to length. It is going to be very unlikely that you find a setup that you can...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-28-2010, 12:45 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 35,362
Posted By BestCoast
I'm probably not understanding you but, ...

I'm probably not understanding you but,

What I was trying to say that it would be easier to use something like a 240 rear subframe with a 300zx vlsd mated to a T5 or T56 transmission out of a...
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-28-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 35,362
Posted By BestCoast
Alright. I think running the c5/c6 trans axle...

Alright. I think running the c5/c6 trans axle would be an enormous headache. To make that setup fit would be a huge pita. The transmission would have to sit in the middle of the where the trunk is....
Forum: 2nd Gen. Legend Performance Enhancements 07-18-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,256
Posted By BestCoast
^for real. Are the bore and deck height the same...

^for real. Are the bore and deck height the same on the nsx as they are on the type two? 4k to sleeve a block is ridiculous.
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