Urba Centurion #4

[deejaaa]

Originally Posted by GreenHornet

...............(1) I have looked into several options and most likely I will go with an all Aluminum dual core unit that are used for Go Karts. They can be found on Ebay for $100. ....
(2)....Along with this I will do away with the mechanical water pump and install the electric water pump I have (EWP80).......
(3)... Kubota Z482 .......

(1)i looked these up. very nice and should be perfect. here is one on a bike:

(2)you already have this? prices for them are off the chart.
(3)there are so many projects using this engine. really like the ones on the Enfields.

[changzuki]

Originally Posted by GreenHornet

I did some research into some EV cars running this similar Cool Blue AC system. One in particular was a Dodge Neon in Phoenix AZ. The unit seemed to cool the car very well and kept the interior conditions descent for super hot AZ weather. My thought is maybe just try a similar system with same BTU output.

The reason for this is all the people that used this Cool Blue system or similar said while it did cool well but they wanted something a little more powerful or a system that would cool faster. So with that said all the cars I compared were your normal 5 seat sedans such as the Neon. These are much larger than the Centurion and since I will be only needing to cool the 2 seat cabin I think the 5,000 BTU might be just the perfect balance to cool it down quickly and keep it cool in the hottest of conditions.

So the plan will be to find the most efficient compact AC window unit at a competitive price point and utilize it with little modification. I will have to also purchase an inverter to run it on AC vs the DC battery pack. Maybe a few other odds and ends but the costs should be minimal. This will evolve without doubt but this is the basic starter plan as of now

More to come,

GH

Very cool!
(Sorry - couldn't resist! Lol!)
~CrazyJerry

[GreenHornet]

Hey deejaaa,

Yep that radiator looks pretty close in size to the one I was checking out. I agree it should work out really good. The EWP80 I have was not to bad cost wise relatively speaking. I got it from Ebay a while back as a combo deal with the electronic controller. I have been waiting to use it on a worth while project so the Centurion makes sense. So Yes the Z482 is a pretty popular engine with motorcycle projects. I am excited to see with some modification what it will do in the Centurion. Hopefully I can continue to improve upon the performance curve that the Centurion #3 car has set and thus push the limits even further into what is possible out of this awesome micro car

[GreenHornet]

Hi CJ,

Hopefully I can get this AC system sorted out. Even though it will add an additional 35-40lbs if I am going to be daily driving it and using it for some extended trips it might be nice to have this as an option. As long as I keep it intact and simple I can easily take it out if it is not needed like during the winter and spring months. I will take some good notes on it so if you want to give it a go someday you will have a solid starting point to work from.

Talk to you later my friend,

GH..

[GreenHornet]

Hey Gang,

Today was an exciting day as Centurion #4 finally arrived from the loooong Michigan trip. The car looks right at home in the garage. It was a very nice day in Portland 78 degrees zero humidity with a slight breeze. I could not have asked for a better day and week to receive my new present as it was my Birthday a few days ago.

The driver was great we talked quite a bit after he arrived and he told me everyone was asking him if it was a Delorean The neighbors were staring the entire way down the 200ft private driveway. The tow truck driver wants me to bring it by the shop once I get it finished up Needless to say I think the car once its dialed in will be a hit out here in the Pacific Northwest. Once I got it into the garage there was a ton of picture taking and the kids were all smiles. My youngest jumped into it and wanted to know if he could have it lol

So without further a do here are some pics enjoy everyone

GH..

[GreenHornet]

Here are some interior pics for everyone to check out I am all ready getting all kinds of ideas. I can hardly contain myself lol

[GreenHornet]

Now the real fun is about to begin it is officially transformation time gang

GH

[changzuki]

Excellent photos GreenHornet!
I can only imagine the relief and excitement you must have felt as the truck pulled up, and the pinnacle moment when she touched ground zero!
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Congrats on your purchase and good luck trying to get any sleep for the next few nights - lol!!!
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~CrazyJerry

[deejaaa]

i had never heard of these cars until i joined this site. love the car.

[GreenHornet]

Originally Posted by changzuki

Excellent photos GreenHornet!
I can only imagine the relief and excitement you must have felt as the truck pulled up, and the pinnacle moment when she touched ground zero!
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Congrats on your purchase and good luck trying to get any sleep for the next few nights - lol!!!
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~CrazyJerry

Luckily I don't have to go back to work until Wednesday Night Because you are right I did not sleep all that much the past 24hrs. I all ready started working on the car. The front windshield has been pulled along with all the window plastic. I was surprised how heavy the Buick Riviera windshield weighs. I was expecting it to be much lighter. Still compared to other modern sedan cars it weighs far less. The rearview mirror is very small and compact. The car did not come with side mirrors. So this will give me the chance to come up with something cool when I redo the doors.

They used a 15" steering wheel which is wayyyyy to large. I could hardly move in and out of the car with this sized steering wheel in the way. My knee was hitting it while sitting inside the cabin. So steering would be pretty much a no go with a 15" and a guy my size. The car needs at minimum a 13" preferably a 12" if I can find one. I know the 13" comes stock for the Triumph and are easy to purchase on Ebay. I am also going to try to locate a quick release hub for the steering will this will help out with safety as well as help getting in and out of the car.

My plan of action for today is to remove the doors from the frame as well as the engine hood which is not opening without massively pinching the rear by the back gap. I am also going to start removing all the vinyl and carpeting. I want to open everything up and take it down to the bare bones. This way I can start with a clean slate

Ok gang I will update soon with more pics time to get to work

GH..