fsuz32 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 thanks dude. hey if you get that project started, set up a thread on here. im sure theres tons of people who would love to see it. good luck! Ya I definatly will, i'm getting ahead of myself though, still have this z32 project to finish up lol, then I will start on my "daily driver" project http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=1078919#post1078919 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted February 17, 2010 Administrators Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hey Chris? How's the project going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 unfortunately, nothing new. school takes most of my time and winter makes the garage too cold (was just looking at kerosene heaters last night though). i have been saving saving money so once i get going it shouldn't take long. i have been doing some looking around and found a great Z store: http://www.z1motorsports.com/ my buddy came up with a great idea for the gauge situation too. we are going to set up an in-dash computer (basically a home computer hard drive and screen) and run HPtuners on it (we know a guy that has the program). then i'll put a small LCD screen where the gauges go and have real-time gauges. if i dont get to anything on spring break then the beginning of may will be go time. i think aside from the gauges, all i have to do is run a radiator setup, close the trans tunnel, get a driveshaft, fuel filter, and exhaust. the worst thing in there going to be finding someone to make custom headers (you know how the steering column is in the way). depending how you look at it, this doesn't seem like too much. of course there's inevitably going to be problems. i will definitely have updates as soon as im back at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiifiveoh Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Subscribed! I'm interested in seeing how the gauge cluster works out, I was thinking of making a one off piece with some plastic material, but this sounds like a good idea. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron D Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 School's letting out, I'm looking forward to and update from you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_SS Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 now if I could find away to shoe horn my two 66mm turbos into a z32.... looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshull Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/Category_ID=287/home_id=59/mode=cat/cat287.htm I don't know if you have seen it but this will let you match the signal for your speedo and tach, the 240 guys use this stuff if i'm not mistaken. I'll be a guinea pig for those 66's. I think the way I have my engine mounted I could make them squeeze in the front of the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 it has been a while..... just checking in so everybody knows we're still in the works here. i haven't done much since the last time i was on. there's 500 excuses so i'll spare everybody. anyway, we mounted a battery in the trunk, we have as much of the wiring done as we can for now, the throttle cable is set, and we have the plans for the tranny mount and driveshaft set. we had to remove 2 and 3/8 inch of sheathing from the stock z32 throttle cable to fit it on the ls1. not an easy process because the cable is wrapped with steel like and old pay-phone cord. no pictures because there just isn't anything interesting to look at. it is still going to be slow moving for a while, school is taking all my time right now but i'll b making a better attempt at progress. i'm sick of it not being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron D Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Try not to be discouraged, you have a lot of supporters and followers, maybe more than you know! I for one am glad that you're still keeping at it when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Try not to be discouraged, you have a lot of supporters and followers, maybe more than you know! I for one am glad that you're still keeping at it when you can. thanks man, i appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I had my driveshaft made yesterday. I got a full t56 driveshaft on ebay because I didn't feel like dealing with picking the right yokes. I was going to have the end cut off of the Nissan shaft and attached to GM shaft but the Nissan shaft diameter is 5mm wider than the GM shaft. We ended up putting a new Spicer flange on the end and it worked out great. Anybody in the Rochester/Syracuse NY area, I suggest contacting Vic at Ontario Engine & Machine: http://www.ontarioengine.com/ They do all kinds of engine/drivetrain work, good guy too. I guess there isn't much to say until I give it a few trial runs... This weekend I'll be doing more so look for updates in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Here's the poor man's lift... We started working on the trans tunnel. Didn't get far enough for any good pics. I have all of my pieces ready for the transmission mount. I'm going to try to get a MIG welder next time instead of the Home Depot flux core style rental unit. $1000 to have my truck fixed today is NOT helping my situation either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dts300z Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 :o Be careful man! Do you have anything else supporting the car while you got it hanging like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris51881 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 :o Be careful man! Do you have anything else supporting the car while you got it hanging like that? unfortunately no, its definitely not a good idea. I don't recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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