socorob Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I used a pvc pipe cap that the gauge fit tight in and it fit tight into the datsun bezel, so everything can be screwed down. Had my dome light fall off during an off track excursion, wouldn't want my gauges falling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Car is at the shop as I type...... Having a custom fit pipe from Y to muffler made. Hope to have some pics and video soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Saved about hundred bucks going custom with nice flowmaster muffler, sounds amazing but the phone speakers can't handle it for a decent video lol. shop made some heat sheilds off exhaust to protect fuel cell and rubber bushings. The finished exhaust woke the motor up too...... this thing just rips. traction is problem made worse with colder weather/asphalt now..... Best decsion I've made in a long time was this swap. I'm very happy with intial results. time to finish up details as time and cash allows, but for now I'm having a blast. Gauge update: It will cost way more to make the datsun stuff work than to buy new. I think I'm going to go with speedhuts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1miata Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Did you purchase the cx racing kit without the exhaust kit? Just mounts, long tube headers and y-pipe.exhaust looks awesome. So awe inspiring...YOU DA MAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Yes, kit to the Y pipe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Does it sound ok with just one pipe out the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) I looked at the speedhut too..... just not clear on what the ideal size is for speedo and tach. What did you use? I think I used the 4.5" also. Here's how I mounted them. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/114638-1978-280z-gto-ls1-t56-ttt/page-5 post 90, nice solid fit. I ended up leaving the Datsun glass out of it, because using both gave too much of a glare sometimes. Edited November 5, 2015 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 It sounds awesome Mafia ..... I could not be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I like the sounds of that! Congrat on the progress that has been made so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Looking at the exhaust, past it actually, the Mustache bar looks non stock. Did you swap out the diff too? Just to make sure I understand, the kit purchased was the CXR up to the Y pipe and then standard muffler shop stuff from the Y back to a flow master out the back? Again nice work, congrats. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yes Richard you are correct. I swapped out the diff for a R200 LSD 3:70 and used the Arizona Bar. im in the process of ordering a better mount for the front of the diff as the "strap" is allowing the diff to move to much under load. In hindsight, I placed my fuel cell cloer to the axel for weight distribution and impact protection from the rear...... but I'm not sure the full CX kit from the Y back would have fit with my set up. Having the shop build the custom pipe kept clearance to a premimum, gave me a choice of muffler, and the straightest line possible to improve flow. I really have to get some decent video for you guys to enjoy the sound.... Your turn Richard, get-er-done. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 So far I have the center section of the 8.8 mocked up. Trying not to spend a billion dollars getting it to go to the outers. Tried to put the T bird Hub in the Datsun hub, fail, not going to fit. So now I am trying to figure out plan B. Motor and trans are ready, no kit yet. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ok.... I went order my speedhuts and froze. Do I go 4" ro 4.5"? I've seen a few 4" installs but I've heard that 4.5" is a little better fit. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) 4.5's is what I'm using. Also order them from the guy on our forums as you get a pretty hefty discount. I believe his name is ihiryu ? Edited November 9, 2015 by CableSrv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Anybody used this with an LS1? Thanks Cableserve.... I ordered the 4.5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Try not to get distracted!!! On to the finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 LOL. Thanks keith. I'm in the home stretch.... car is roadworthy and I drive it weather permitting. Just working on the fine tunning go fast parts. Gauges are ordered, new front diff mount on it's way. Other than body and paint she is done...... but they are never really done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Tell me about it... mines running, but nickel and diming me here and there. New weatherstripping, new head unit, speakers, carpet, front windshield.... Eventually tho she'll be gorgeous.. just for now.. she's functional and fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 That's why I am up to 2 years on this build aND no where near done. Compiling lots and lots of parts and slowly doing the actual build, hoping to avoid as much nickel and dime as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableSrv Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 wow! so far only a year on mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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