Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Building A Custom Air Intake.
A Custom Aluminium Air Intake Last time we showed you how Dave built a new exhaust system to suit the Pajero ute. Let’s Get This … Read more
Pajero Racing Ute
Build A Race Car – A Pajero Off-Road Ute!
Have you ever wanted to build a race car? Or seriously thought about building your own off-road racer? Maybe wondered how much work is involved? Or decided you wanted to build a race car but thought it would be way too expensive?
My mate David Glazier has done it a couple of times now. And both cars were built on super-tight budgets. Sure you won’t build an off-road racer that’ll win Dakar… but you can build one to a budget and still have lots of fun.
Our NP Pajero developed a major engine problem. It simply wasn’t worth spending the money to repair. By chance, Dave’s race car #2 was tired, ready to retire. Beyond repairing. The body was cracked and the chassis was bent.
Now, my wife Peta navigates for Dave – and Dave’s son Andrew and I are the service crew. So we decided to donate our Pajero to a good cause. Dave’s race car #3 was born!
This section gives you some idea of the work involved in converting a standard road vehicle into an off-road racer. And I can tell you, it’s heaps of work. But the end result is worth it.
We’ll keep adding posts along the way, so be sure to check back here from time to time.
If you have any questions, please go here. We’re happy to help.
Want to know more about off road racing? Then go here.
Articles:
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Building A New Exhaust System
A Custom-Built Stainless Steel Exhaust System Last time we showed you what engine mounts were used and how the tail shafts were modified to fit. Finding … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Making New Engine Mounts.
New Motor, New Gearbox… New Engine Mounts Last time we showed you how Dave strengthened the inner front guard panels to prevent cracking. With a … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Strengthening The Inner Guard Panels.
Strengthening The Inner Guard Panels Last time we showed you how the Pajero suspension was upgraded – on a budget. Go here if you missed … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Off Road Suspension Upgrade.
Off Road Suspension – Making It Strong Last time we showed you how the Pajero extra cab was created. Go here if you missed it. … Read more
Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Creating An Extra Cab.
Pajero Ute Conversion – Creating An Extra Cab Last time we showed you some details of the roll cage. Moving The Rear Door Forward Rather … Read more
Part 7. Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Fitting The Roll Cage.
Fitting The Roll Cage You Have To Get This Right! Last time, we “modified” the Pajero with some metal artwork, courtesy of an angle grinder! … Read more
Part 6. Let’s Build A Race Car – Time For Some Metal Artwork!
Time For Some Metal Artwork! Last time we test-fitted the engine into the Paj. Go here if you missed it. Metal Artwork With An Angle Grinder… Dave … Read more
Part 5. Let’s Build A Race Car – Why Is The Motor So Far Forward?
Why Is The Motor So Far Forward In The Engine Bay? Last time, we dropped the LS1 into the engine bay to see what problems … Read more
Part 4. Let’s Build A Race Car – Will An LS1 V8 Fit?
Will An LS1 Fit In A Pajero Engine Bay? Last time we stripped the Pajero back to a bare body. Go here if you missed it. An … Read more