PLATA Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) My Z conversion was done 10 years ago, a solid car that has given the PO/fabricator and me little trouble . Here is my list on things that needed attention in the last 3 yrs/14K miles since under my care , A new A/C compressor, New aluminum radiator, The custom rear diff mount needed a weld due to metal fatigue and new hardware ( bolts ) , New brake pads front and back, New exhaust flanges, A set of new tires, A new temperature sensor, 4 oil and filter changes ( Mobil I synthetic ), New rack and pinion boots . To my surprise in summer 2013 the clutch seem to have a random slip, but this past summer after a parade fast/hard run at Summit Point cure the random issue. Not bad of a record , she has given me tons of pleasure , I do have some road rash on her but she still shines . * NEED to edit/correct info , the PO got the car 10 years ago , the conversion was completed and on the road in 2006 . Edited October 2, 2014 by PLATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datASSun Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Nice ! I'm competed my LS swap z car 2 months ago and have been daily driving it . Looking forward to what type of issues you guys have had with the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Mine was done in 2003 and has about 37K miles on it now. In that time I've: Replaced both the radiator cooling fan relays - infant mortality Rerouted a burned through starter wire - moved it further from the header Replaced the oil pressure sender Reattached the exhaust on the drivers side at the header due to some loose nuts Retorqued the bolts holding the R200 to the Mustache bar Trip to track cost me a left rear brake caliper, e-brake cable and half-shaft universal joint Multiple oil & filter changes Two sets of tires A set of E3 plugs at the 10 year mark Replaced K&N air filter with a larger one Coolant leak under the dash yet to be fixed - either the heater control valve or the heater core - I'm voting for the valve. Did a brake upgrade in 2004 Did an interior and sound system in 2005 Did a suspension upgrade in 2013 So, in 11 years and 37K miles probably $7-800 in actual repairs and then thousands in upgrades. Edited September 25, 2014 by Phantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 ^^^^ Good to see that your conversion has little issues , these car cars if done properly are almost trouble free. I forgot to add that my Z also needed a new power brake booster and some markers bulbs. Hope that others will chime in and share their Z/ LS1/ HYBRID adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I have a feeling every list will have tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Tires really aren't a "maintenance" issue - they are just a cost of ownership/operation - unless you have severe alignment issues or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Not a maintenance issue, but a issue none the less when burning rubber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Bump - come on guys. Are y'all embarrassed because PLATA and I have had so little trouble with our cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) I can't remember if it has been 2 or 3 years. I break stuff all the time. Most aggravating issue has been an intermittent starting issue. It might start perfectly for a month, then fail to start until the 20-something-th turn of the key. Then it might be fine for 2-3 months before it won't start again. All the other problems have been racing maintenance (clutch, tires, brakes, axles, driveshafts, tie rod ends, hubs, bearings, brake fluid, loose suspension and drivetrain bolts). Engine still has same plugs in it from the junkyard. I change the oil once a year right before racing season starts. Still have stock gauges and a few of them work. Lots of "old car" issues: diff breaking welds in floorpans, wear and tear on the camber plates from constant adjustments, door misalignment, worn out door hinges, torn sheetmetal where doors bolt to hinges, cracks in A and B pillars, un-staked bearing races in hubs. If your shit isn't broken at least every other trip to the track, you aren't driving at full potential. Phantom, loan me your car for 24 hours and you will have more stories to tell-I'm sure I can break it bad enough to keep you tied up with "upgrades" for about 3 months. Kinda funny: My household has the following cars: S10 truck, Honda Odyssey, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Cherokee, Datsun hybrid 240z. Over the past 2 months, the truck shit two sets of main bearings, the Honda got $800 of body work, the Liberty got $5000 worth of body work and $500 of mechanical work, the Cherokee got $3000 of repair work. During this period, the Z was driven daily in all types of weather (since the rest of the fleet was in the shop), and it never needed anything but gas and Rainex (wipers don't work). That's representing. I did get a little tired of climbing over the door bars. Edited January 13, 2015 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Bump - come on guys. Are y'all embarrassed because PLATA and I have had so little trouble with our cars? There has to be more LS1/Z;s out there , share the bad and the good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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