FlatBlack Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I went to the local drag strip last night and made 2 passes before I broke a U-Joint. After breaking I removed the broken shaft and drove it home without the left side halfshaft. Is your diff welded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) Diff is not welded, running a vlsd in a long nose R200. It seemed to work ok, the engine never tried to overspeed, and it felt the same when I got home(20mi)as when I left the strip. I will have to check it with the cover off to see if any damage occured to the Vlsd due to driving without an axle. Mongo Edited October 9, 2010 by MONGO510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Got some new equipment to install, a "Whale Tail" and a new "Fuel Safe" fuel cell. This cell is legal for any sanctioning body in the country. and is required for the events I hope to run. The fuel cell is has a 15 gal. capacity and has a sending unit installed. I picked it up at the factory in Redmond, Oregon. The staff there were very helpful and I would highly recommend them and there products. I was not to sure if I liked the look of the whale tail at first, but the more I look at it, the better I like it. Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetride2go Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 That tail looks just like mine! I think I like it mounted higher where you put it then where mine sits. I wonder if it functions better there? Cheers Ryan~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Damn right! That tail looks good! Can you tell me where can i find those door mirrors? thankz. Edited November 5, 2010 by PR280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Damn right! That tail looks good! Can you tell me where can i find those door mirrors? thankz. Hows it going Ryan? I don't know if it functions any better at that position, but I do think it looks a little better there. Without a rear bumper, it really seems to hang to far to the rear. One disadvantage is that the hatch button is not accessable in this position. I will just make a simple latch extention to remedy this. PR280z, The mirrors are off of a 1982 Suzuki GS1100GK touring bike. They will be very hard to replace if lost or damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 How would they look on the fenders? I`m searching for some motorcycle mirrors that are not as big as yours.Would you know from what bike i can find them off of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethmeister4 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I am usually not a fan of a V8 swap, as I am partial to the nostalgic Datsun straight 6, but this thing is sick!!! And I never thought I would think a whale tail looked good on a Z, but it looks really cool! Oh, and you need to put a pic up of your 310, I'm really curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 I have been installing a new Fuel Cell. I still have to build the can to set it in. I also need to figure out a good way to run my fuel and vent lines lines. As soon as I get this finished up, I will move on to rear a-arm mods. Here are some pics. Mongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetride2go Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I would love to do a fuel cell, except they are so darn expensive! I modified my stock fuel tank, but I can tell you that if I were to do it all over again I would do a fuel cell. Looks good John! PS: Did you find a way to seal out your strut towers with your new rear suspension yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Here are some more pics of the latest mods. The fuel cell is almost ready to get its lid(waiting for a fitting). I am using aluminum Diamond plate for the can and cover. I also went with another piano hinge latch assy. I have also fabbed up a couple of new rear A-Arms. The originals weighed a ghastly 18 lbs. each. The new ones come in at 9 lbs. I modified the way the shock attaches by using an adjustable push rod,to a center link, then to the shock. I can change the push rod length, and the lower shock mounting position to change the way the spring rate rises. The center link may be modified for adjustable length at a later date. The rear susp. will be sealed using the legs from a neoprene wet suit as flexable seals. Wet suit was purchased on E-bay for $5. I love E-bay!! Mongo Edited January 29, 2011 by MONGO510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richracing Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 wicked rear suspension! however i am so confused by it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Got a few more pics of the Z's progress. It is back on the ground and needs to be aligned. I will need a dry day so that I can line it up. I refuse to work in the rain if I can avoid it. One new item is an accumulator that I installed under the hood. It also got a 4 wheel set of Porterfield R4S pads. I also redid the exhaust system, so it now has both pipes out the left side, fuel pumps were mounted on the right where the muffler was before. I built my own Filter/surge tank using parts from NAPA. I added a -6 fitting to the top to use as a return to the tank. Anyway here is some pics. Forgive the welding on the pipes, I could not find my glasses. Will be racin soon! WOOWHO!! Mongo Edited March 4, 2011 by MONGO510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetride2go Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Did you end up having to reroute your exhaust? I thought it came out both sides... The suspension looks great! I like the changes you made. What fuel pump are you using, and is it noisy? Cheers Ryan~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi Ryan, the fuel pumps are a Holley type primary and a Ford electric pump from a PU as the secondary. Pump noise does not seem to bad but I have yet to drive it. I rerouted the exhaust to gain room for the fuel pumps and filter. The Fire Safe Cell is also larger than the old Harwood cell that was in it before. I reused the existing muffs by stacking them and welding them together. It worked out pretty well. I need to fab up a finishing piece for the rear Valance panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlest Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Awesome build John!! Started reading on the first page could not stop until the end. I'm rebuilding a 260z myself and had a couple of questions 1)Where did you buy your flares? 2)what are the measurements of your wheels (offset)and where did you buy them? Thanks keep up the great work and hope to see more pics soon Edited May 6, 2011 by harlest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Got a video of my Son driving the Z in our first hillclimb. I have competed in a variety of different events, and I belive this was the most enjoyable. The engine was running very rich, and you can hear it go flat near the end. Altitude was 5000 feet, and the carb was originally set for sea level. I had to lean it 5 jet sizes and it was still too rich, but much improved. My Wide band refused to work so I was guessing. Mongo Edited June 15, 2011 by MONGO510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerocell5688 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Mongo Where did you get the parts for this rear suspension! I've read the whole way through and this is a fascinating design to me that I'd like to try and replicate and alter a bit. I'd like to talk to you more about your design if you don't mind. Do you order from aerospace parts catalogs or something? I know you did the custom welding I was mainly meaning the bolts, nuts, eye bolts and such. I'd love to talk to you more about all this some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Oh wow, did you perchance trailer it to and from the Packwood autocross in 2010? If so, I believe you may have been the inspiration for my purchase of the Z. I went with a friend for a later session, and he shouted at me that there was a Z about to leave, I caught just a small glimpse before it took off, but it was absolutely stunning. Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Great thread , good to see a son and dad team , keep the the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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