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TurboStrong · 01-18-2011, 07:54 PM

yo Zilvia whatsss upppp, Any way I saw that some of you cut out ur wheel wells and are not tubbing, i really want to tub my car but i just dont have sufficient funds, my question is how much of a hassle is it when it rain's since theirs just two big holes in ur engine bay?

do u have a special air filter?

any info will be much appreciated!

Pure_JDM · 01-18-2011, 08:04 PM

What do you mean? I guess you don't have a welder... The tubs can be had for 30 bucks or less. lol

TurboStrong · 01-18-2011, 08:06 PM

really.....

hahaha i feel stupid, and yeah i dont have a welder!

I just want to know what issue's people run into when they cut out their wheel wells and dont tub them.

Banana_Cute · 01-18-2011, 08:10 PM

cut ur tub, make your measurement.. go to your local muffler shop to weld it for you..

done and done.

probably only issue you get is a dirty ass engine bay.

when it comes to special intake, i dont think there is unless it one of those AEM intake with that foam coupler but If it get soak in water.. one thing comes to mind. hydrolock.

shiftdrift · 01-18-2011, 08:11 PM

why the f would you cut out your fender wells and leave it.....maybe if you had a front tube chassis. people that do that don't dd it like that.

TurboStrong · 01-18-2011, 08:12 PM

What do u guys usually cut ur tubs with?
plasma cutters?

TurboStrong · 01-18-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftdrift

why the f would you cut out your fender wells and leave it.....maybe if you had a front tube chassis. people that do that don't dd it like that.

well thats why im asking, ive seen a grip of people on zilvia with cut wells with no tub and i just though it was an easy way, cuz im rubbing like crazy!!

Pure_JDM · 01-18-2011, 08:14 PM

cutting wheel on a grinder/air saw... or a sawzall... or a combination of both.

TurboStrong · 01-18-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure_JDM

cutting wheel on a grinder/air saw... or a sawzall... or a combination of both.

thanks for the info dude, really appreciate it!

Martino · 01-18-2011, 09:13 PM

Best suggestion would be to grab some trailer fenders from an auto store. They're PERFECT for tubbing an S-chassis.

If you cut and prep everything yourself everything could be had and welded for pretty cheap.

01-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#1
TurboStrong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Wheel well Question... yo Zilvia whatsss upppp, Any way I saw that some of you cut out ur wheel wells and are not tubbing, i really want to tub my car but i just dont have sufficient funds, my question is how much of a hassle is it when it rain's since theirs just two big holes in ur engine bay? do u have a special air filter? any info will be much appreciated! __________________

01-18-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
TurboStrong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	really..... hahaha i feel stupid, and yeah i dont have a welder! I just want to know what issue's people run into when they cut out their wheel wells and dont tub them. __________________

01-18-2011, 08:11 PM	#5
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	why the f would you cut out your fender wells and leave it.....maybe if you had a front tube chassis. people that do that don't dd it like that. __________________ SW Fab

01-18-2011, 08:12 PM	#6
TurboStrong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	What do u guys usually cut ur tubs with? plasma cutters? __________________

01-18-2011, 09:13 PM	#10
Martino Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Best suggestion would be to grab some trailer fenders from an auto store. They're PERFECT for tubbing an S-chassis. If you cut and prep everything yourself everything could be had and welded for pretty cheap. __________________ IG: @vsMARTINO

01-18-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
Pure_JDM Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What do you mean? I guess you don't have a welder... The tubs can be had for 30 bucks or less. lol

01-18-2011, 08:10 PM	#4
Banana_Cute Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irvine, So. Cal. Posts: 1,338 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	cut ur tub, make your measurement.. go to your local muffler shop to weld it for you.. done and done. probably only issue you get is a dirty ass engine bay. when it comes to special intake, i dont think there is unless it one of those AEM intake with that foam coupler but If it get soak in water.. one thing comes to mind. hydrolock.

01-18-2011, 08:14 PM	#8
Pure_JDM Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	cutting wheel on a grinder/air saw... or a sawzall... or a combination of both.