CaptNkllm Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) I am looking at a sand rail. the transaxle is broke and needs repaired (091 transmission) B stub (i think thats how its spelled) it has a cadilac motor. what is the cost and if it broke now is it something that will keep breaking? this would be my 1st rail purchase and i dont want to buy something that breaks all the time. any hel would be appreciated. thanks Capt Edited July 15, 2007 by CaptNkllm Quote
ynot Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 I am looking at a sand rail. the transaxle is broke and needs repaired (091 transmission) B stub (i think thats how its spelled) it has a cadilac motor. what is the cost and if it broke now is it something that will keep breaking? this would be my 1st rail purchase and i dont want to buy something that breaks all the time. any hel would be appreciated. thanks Capt If it is a V8 then I believe your going to have continu ing issues with any tranny less than a 2-d at a minimum. If the motor is built or turbo'd you better be thinking of a S-4 or S-5 at a minimum. I will tell you from experience that the northstar motor can be difficult to find anybody that knows the engine and will work on it. Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 15, 2007 Author Posted July 15, 2007 If it is a V8 then I believe your going to have continu ing issues with any tranny less than a 2-d at a minimum. If the motor is built or turbo'd you better be thinking of a S-4 or S-5 at a minimum. I will tell you from experience that the northstar motor can be difficult to find anybody that knows the engine and will work on it. it runs at about 320hp he said. thats what i was wondering if it will always be a problem. thanks CApt Quote
OGP Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 320 hp and the torque of a v8 in an 091, Looks like continuous problems to me. Quote
JoeDuner Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 The 091 trans is dependable up to 250 HP. The mendi 4E is good it about 325HP. And the 2D is good up to about 400 HP. These are just basic numbers, torque and driving style are a huge factor in this equation. Quote
Randog Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Yep ^^^. It sounds like it wasn't set-up right in the first place. I think that HP will destroy the 091 quickly. If you,re thinkin' about buyin' the car, I would consider an E or 2D Mendeola, since you need to repair it anyways. They run about $5-7k. Quote
90+ PLUS Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 i'd go with the Mendi 2D if i was you because u have a tough tranny and you could upgrade your CV's to 934s. in you wanted to because if you have 930s you could spin them easy. and thats a nasty fix to do when your at the dunes. Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 15, 2007 Author Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) anyone see any good deals at 25,000 or lower that are really worth the money? this will be my 1st rail and not sure what to look for and what to actually get. this will be for the family so i am looking for a 4 to 5 seat 5 preferred. looking at maybe a turbo subi or another but just want something fun and wont break to often. found this 1 for a good price 2001 original Suspension Unlimited. Runs great. Dependable 4 seater. Mazda rotary engine with Turbo, 350 hp. what do you guys think? thanks Capt not sure how to change pics to a jpeg so they are bmp now so might not workill try again untitled1.bmp untitled2.bmp untitled.bmp Edited July 15, 2007 by CaptNkllm Quote
Randog Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 That's a good looking car, and suspensions unlimited builds a nice car. I don't mean to discourage you, but if you want something dependable,,, Stay-Away from Rotary motors. They haul-arse, But they're like a 2-stroke. the maintenance is demanding. I think the rotary motor is one of the least dependable motors out there. There are many other better choices in my opinion. My car has a Honda 3.5 V6, It's super dependable. Other good motors are Subaru, Ls series chevys. More of my pennies for ya. R- Quote
barneycar Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'm with Randog subie or unless you can work on it your self. 930's 934's is a matter of prefferance I have 930's in my car and have yet to break one it all in the driving style don't stand in it from a dead start get it rolling and then stand in it . just my Quote
90+ PLUS Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'm with Randog subie or unless you can work on it your self. 930's 934's is a matter of prefferance I have 930's in my car and have yet to break one it all in the driving style don't stand in it from a dead start get it rolling and then stand in it . just my what motor do you have in your car? Quote
barneycar Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 had a well buit 283 edl man carb cam,trick flow heads ported and polished gasket matched pattoit headers 11-1 flat top pistons motor runs very well sorry for the jack Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Posted July 16, 2007 np just lookin for oppinions anyway so u really havnt jacked anything lol anything anyone has seen on here or glamis that is good buy for the good ole buck? with a good combo? Capt Quote
barneycar Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 your first car any car from a rep builder would be a good start all depends on what motor you want ???????? If it is broken to start with than stay away. save a little more and get a car that doesn't need to have repairs right away plent of them out there . the most pop seem to be chevy honda and subie. some just handle better than others I don't want a car to do wheelies all the time I like the wheels on the ground when you are under power if you have to steer with the walker break when under power not good just my thoughts Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Posted July 16, 2007 is this any good? 2003 QUICKSAND PERFORMANCE, sandrail, long travel car, 5 seater, turbo charged, Suburu front disc brakes, 2 sets of tires & rims for sand & desert Quote
barneycar Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 its a nice looking car its the wrong time of year to get a ride but call a see if they will take it out and give you a ride Quote
dunefreak Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 its a nice looking car its the wrong time of year to get a ride but call a see if they will take it out and give you a ride wrong time of year to get a ride??? It's just the opposite. You are gonna find better deals on the off season rather than right in the middle. It's just like shopping for a boat except different times of the year to buy. You are gonna get a better deal in December rather than June. Good luck on your search CaptNkllm. I personally would stay away from Quicksand Perfromance. The guy I bought a rail from a while back had a brand new one and had many parts of the car break from fatigue due to poor design. Quote
Gazlay43 Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) i hope he wasnt actually driving with his paddles like that Edited July 16, 2007 by Gazlay43 Quote
dunefreak Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 i hope he wasnt actually driving with his paddles like that why? Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Posted July 16, 2007 why? 1st off are they backwards? 2nd its hard desert do i win????? Capt Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Posted July 16, 2007 ok here we go again. i ask and i get an oppinion (which is what i asked for is the 1st place lol) i post and i get a no for many reasons per car lol now a 2000 funco with a 2.2 subie with 350 hp with turbo FUNCO, 'FUNCO DUNE BUGGY, exc cond, Subaru turbo, 350hp, airbags, ps, turning brakes, GPS, sand tires, dirt tires, 5 seater now can ya pick this appart give it to me lol also u think 25,000 is to much? Capt Quote
CaptNkllm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Posted July 16, 2007 what was your price range? 25,000 or lower is what im looking at.. Capt Quote
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