turbo280zx Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) So i received this car form a frind of mine that never finished this project. this is how i got the car. I plan to install the stock interior and finish up the build. well the tunning of the motor. the motor is running but i know the tune is just a base tune. i have the software to tune it. i had to learn to use Dosbox. so i got familiar with the program. and now i just need to learn to tune it. i have a fair bit of knowledge on tuning a turbo car. i have turbo eclipse with evolution VIII ECU. my question if how to monitor knock... i dont see an knock sensor or a way to monitor it in the software. i know the E6K is a old ecu but its still a good ecu. I hope someone has some input for me. here is a list of the things done to it so far.. 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo engine with complete disassemble, machined and rebuilt. Dished 7:1 compression pistons New piston rings New Gaskets 5 Speed T5 Transmission with new clutch Garrett T3/T4E Turbo AR .63 -- 60 Trim (466159-5004) Stock oil cooler NPR Intercooler 2.5" Intercooler piping Hose Technique couplers Haltech E6K engine management system MSD 6A ignition MSD Blaster 2 coil 20# boost gauge Modified fuel rail with DSM injectors HKS blow off TIAL waste gate Walbro fuel pump Datsun Turbo radiator electric radiator fan controlled by Haltech GM boost controller controlled by Haltech Plugged intake manifold 60mm throttle body from a 240zx Engine was taken from a junk Turbo 280 and put into this NA 280 body. The engine had 76k miles on it before the rebuild. The previous NA motor had 149k miles as seen on the speedo. Everything should start up and run . The car was only driven around 250 miles since the transplant. It was never tracked or raced. All the miles were during Haltek tuning sessions. The body has some rust spots in the floor. The brakes don't work very well and may not work at all. Edited January 12, 2012 by turbo280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 man, thats a lot of nice equipment to look so shady from just sitting there, sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo280zx Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) man, thats a lot of nice equipment to look so shady from just sitting there, sad. yea i know man that's why i want to finish it up. just a few things here and there. and this baby will look super nice. Edited January 12, 2012 by turbo280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I've been looking at that thing on CL for like a year or two now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo280zx Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I've been looking at that thing on CL for like a year or two now. LOL yea i tried to sell it for him with no luck so i was like I want to finish it for him. then i might sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I've been looking at that thing on CL for like a year or two now. Yep me too. From $2800 - $4000! It really hurts it resale in my mind cause it sat so long. Kinda a shame. Also, I think "Big Phil" is running the E6K as well. You might want to PM him. Edited January 12, 2012 by JSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo280zx Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 ok ill pm Big Phil. i think if i take the time and really put some real TLC into her, she will return to her previous glory and turn out great. I will more that likely make this my dd. with a full interior of course. i have a buddy who has a 81 zx non turbo with full interior and new tires. he wants to give me the parts. he wants to use the motor and trany in a rat rod. he thinks it will be funny when people lift the hood and see a straight six instead of a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo280zx Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 a little video of her running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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