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Ok, its time to start thinking about the Aero on the car. I am about to take the IMSA three piece tail off and purchace an AeroMotive S2 static wing. Lots of data and seems a very good application for us. Purchased carbon fiber dive planes for the front, fairly simple process. In all my reasearch I have yet to see or speak to someone who has a functional, durable splitter on a Z with a G-nose. We are going to use Tydex 1/2 inch and make it ourselves. We'll see how it turns out. I would like to panel the bottom of the car but we are limited as to how smooth we can get. It was never designed to be flatbottomed. We will do our best. I was goofing around on photoshop and mocked up a diffuser that has given me some direction on the way we want to go there. This is actually the hardest part of all the phases. I'm gonna need help with this. I actually love fabricating and doing a one off car so to say, but there are times when I wish I could just open a cataloug and look under Datsun Aero and it would all be right there. So much for that........ Is it just me or does it seem like the closer you get to finishing a project the more key components of a build pop up and take forever??? I'm about to say F... It and take her to the track. ExhaustMock2.psd

New center console of dash installed. Now my switch plate is not zip tied to the roll cage.

Today was our anniversary so I wen't out and bought me, I mean my wife, her own Z. Great car, Great price, Great woman..............It also is great having your anniversary on Valentines Day. I'll never forget it.

Thought this might appeal to someone out there. I did an episode of "My Ride Rules" for the Speed Channel and some of the other contestants were over at my house when we were filming. They saw my Z build in the garage and said "Hey, can you start it up. I'd love to hear it." YOU ASKED FOR IT............ The episode is going to be on in April or there abouts. I drove my '67 Shelby GT 500. I'll post when I know the exact date of when it's going to be on if anyone cares to watch it. It was a lot of fun. 240GTZ garage start up.mov

I know we haven't finished the body work or a host of other items, but I had to just bring her home and enjoy looking at her for a week. I'd say she fits right in and holds her own just fine. Matt

You better believe it........Really good speaking with you the other night. Matt

No.... the weight is not confirmed, just an estimation of components and all fiberglass panels. When the time comes I will have exact numbers and I will share results. Matt

DYNO run went well. She's putting out 550hp with 520 flbs of torque. She Plenty for a 2150 lb track car. We did figure a few things out that we are going to have to change. 1. The oil lines from the ARE dry sump tank need to be re done. I've come to find out that they need to be either level or declining towards the engine. I guess now that I think about it, in Nascar they build the car around the oil lines from the dry sump in the back for that very purpose. Just a dumb mistake but certainly can be fixed. When we take everything apart for paint and body we will then run the line down the tunnel with some heat shield. I take that back, we will run it where it works best. 2. The Walbro fuel pump is not strong enough. We would need two of them. We will probably just replace it and go with a Aeromotive A1000. That of course changes the tune so back to the dyno for a re tune. $$$ 3. We changed the injectors from LS7 to LS9. It feeds it a little better. 4. Other than that, just some tweeking of small items. (Clutch, alignment, tighten some bolts, a few more braces for the exhaust, etc...)

Bettter picture of the new Carbon Fiber Dash and AIM display.

I am building one and my thread is over in members projects. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/99357-my-dream-ls7gtzproject-underway/

New Carbon Fiber dash finished today with the AIM dash display. It looks so clean.

I am so glad to hear that you are so pleased with the LSD you purchaced from me. It found a good home. Matt

I have PM'd everyone that has inquired and commited to buy these items. I have updated the list to reflect the items that are still for sale. Our shop will be closed from Christmas to New Years. When we get back all items will be shipped. I will send payment info to all those comitted and confirmed. Thanks, Matt Its like a shark feeding frenzy with blood in the water. Engine: Last Dyno was 400hp on 18 lb boost. Stock L28 short block $600 (It was just freshened and in real good shape) P90 head, Delta cam, Schneider springs, light port work. $1000 BHJ damper $65 SOLD 550 RC injectors $250 PT 61 T4 Turbo (Gt35R compressor wheel, P trim .58 hot side) $500 ENTIRE ENGINE WITH TURBO (NO WASTEGATE) I will give you the wastegate but needs repair (new diaphram). $2,000 (you save $415) Cockpit adjustable boost $20 Supra in tank pump feeding a surge tank with a Walbro pump. $250 The ECU system is a megasquirt. $200 Drive Train: HKS 10 lb. flywheel $200 SOLD Tilton Twin Disk race clutch $600 Late 280 ZX 5 speed (0 hrs since rebuild with 5Th gear ratio change) $600 3.9 LSD $600 SOLD Suspension: Koni shocks front and rear $200 SOLD Coil over 500f / 425 r $350 SOLD Camber plates $100 SOLD Adjustable front control arms $250 Arizona Z adjustable chromoly rear control arms $250 SOLD 15/ 16’ front sway bar $50 Wilwood Racing brakes front and rear $750 SOLD Wheels and Tires: 3 piece Keizer 15 x 10front / 15 x 14 rear (4 lug) $600 SOLD These have used Avon slicks on them and they are included. 16 Gal fuel cell $400 SOLD

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OK......... Here are some prices for the items I have for sale. I would really like to keep the engine together and not sell it a la carte. I am located in Alpharetta GA and all items can be picked up locally at TOPSPEED MOTORSPORTS. We can ship but charges will be added to sales price. NO TAX There is no warranty on any items for sale. Engine: Last Dyno was 400hp on 18 lb boost. Stock L28 short block  $600 (It was just freshened and in real good shape) P90 head, Delta cam, Schneider springs, light port work.  $1000 BHJ damper $65 550 RC injectors $250 PT 61 T4 Turbo (Gt35R compressor wheel, P trim .58 hot side) $500 ENTIRE ENGINE WITH TURBO (NO WASTEGATE) I will give you the wastegate but needs repair (new diaphram). $2,000 (you save $415) Cockpit adjustable boost $20  Supra in tank pump feeding a surge tank with a Walbro pump. $250 The ECU system is a megasquirt. $200 Drive Train: HKS 10 lb. flywheel $200 Tilton Twin Disk race clutch $600 Late 280 ZX 5 speed (0 hrs since rebuild with 5Th gear ratio change) $600 3.9 LSD $600 Suspension: Koni shocks front and rear $200 Coil over 500f / 425 r $350 Camber plates $100 Adjustable front control arms $250 Arizona Z adjustable chromoly rear control arms $250 15/ 16’ front sway bar $50 Wilwood Racing brakes front and rear $750 Wheels and Tires: 3 piece Keizer 15 x 10front / 15 x 14 rear (4 lug) $600 These have used Avon slicks on them and they are included. 16 Gal fuel cell $400 SOLD PM me for more specifics on any item. Thank you

I gotta be honest guys. I probably should alert a physician as I have had a stiffy for over four hours. 4 wheel VIAGRA. Every person who has ever done a long project knows the feeling the first start up of a new power plant. Almost 50 years old and I'm smiling like a kid in a candy store. It energizes everybody involved. We are going to break for Christmas holiday but then we run the brake and clutch lines and install the new carbon fiber dash. We plan on some up the street and back runs to get our fit and finish worked out. On the dyno for some break in and tuning. Then shes off to the bodywork shop for some new make up. This winter is going to be exciting and look forward to a spring 2012 unveiling. I appreciate all the comments, Have a blessed holiday season.......... Matt

Today was a great day. She's alive and she sounds angry......... Start up.mov

UPDATE..... Custom Griffin radiator with oil cooler just went in. Hoses on order. / All fittings for oil and fuel lines are in. / Tilton pedals are in. / We had a custom bracket for the altenator machined. We re machined it as low as we could get it and it is still is a touch high (when we put the hood on it touches) so we are going to have to put a little "gurney" bubble in the hood to make things fit. There really is no other option. / Had to machine the pulley on the Razor fuel pump to line up the belt. thought it was going to be a big deal but turned out perfect. / We are going to re enforce the frame rails under the floor pans. / Building the bonnet for the fuel cell. / AIM dash display and data with two smarty cams have arrived but not installed. / NACA duct for helmet blower has arrived but not installed. / Decided to install windshield wipers. / We are maybe a week or two from ignition. Probably do a little video as she comes to life. I do have pictures of all the parts I have for sale. Will get those up this week. Really would prefer to do a package deal on most of these items. Engine: Stock L28 short block P90 head, Delta cam, Schneider springs, light port work. Just freshened. BHJ damper 550 RC injectors PT 61 T4 Turbo (Gt35R compressor wheel, P trim .58 hot side) Cockpit adjustable boost Supra in tank pump feeding a surge tank with a Walbro pump. Remember that the wastegate was no good. Could be rebuilt but not worth my hassle. The ECU system was a megasquirt. Personally I hated the system. Drive Train: HKS 10 lb. flywheel Tilton Twin Disk race clutch Late 280 ZX 5 speed (0 hrs since rebuild with 5Th gear ratio change) 3.9 LSD Suspension: Koni shocks front and rear Coil over 500f / 425 r Camber plates Adjustable front control arms Arizona Z adjustable chromoly rear control arms 15/ 16’ front sway bar Wilwood Racing brakes front and rear Wheels and Tires: 3 piece Keizer 15 x 10front / 15 x 14 rear (4 lug) Avon slicks with some life left We should have a few other parts like the diff, drive shaft, fuel cell that are not listed. I want everything to be sold. I even mean the old gauges on the old dash.

Update......... The Woodward power steering rack is in and looks great. Really think this is something I would have done regardless after the first track session, glad to get it out of the way. ARE dry sump tank is now mocked up and ready for install. We decided to put it behind the passenger seat and go with a small race battery that will be located under the passenger side of the dash. Having the weight of the tank located behind the seats is actually going to work to our advantage when balancing the car. Tilton pedals are on there way and will be installed soon. The custom billit bracket we ordered and waited four weeks on I think is still going to sit the alternator a little to high. We will see. Matt

Cameron, I will be tracking the car in the southeast. NASA, SCCA and such. I've looked at the clearance and all seems to be in order and tucked fairly tight. We are putting a heat shield under the diff and coating the pipes. There will be some heat but we've accounted for that. As far as if I can drive??? Its probably something like my sex life.......somedays I think I could make a living doing it, but I'm old enough to know better . The car is a few months from completion and that is hopefully going to coincide with the grand opening of Atlanta Motorsports Park. I've been a founding member for almost two years and really looking forward to being one of the first out on track and trust me there will be video.

We actually discussed it today at the shop. To answer your question first..... The headers and pipes are coming off and being ceramic coated. We will wrap the pipes as well, all the way back to the tips. We decided to move the battery location up under the passenger side dash area and go with a small 700 crank amp race battery. Then behind the passenger seat we are going to locate the ARE oil tank. This will enable us to keep the firewall and fender well from being cut to house the tank and keep it away from engine temps. It also provides 50 lbs. of weight in the rear of the car opposite the driver. We are not going to do the Griffin radiator as previously planned but do a NASCAR custom setup that keeps us from having to do a separate oil cooler. Woodward power steering race rack came in today and that install will be starting tomorrow. Theres probably 20 hours of fab work involved in that project. Custom drive shaft should be in this week. Custom Billet alternator bracket still a few weeks out. Thats all I got for now, Matt

We have been busy. Thanks for asking. We are waiting for the Woodward power steering rack to come in. Tilton pedal assembly should be in tomorrow. We have decided to forgo the custom oil tank and go with our original plan on using the ARE tank. We tried the stock ZO6 tank (the baffles and guts are all beefed up), and the size and shape just didn't work. The custom one we looked into with Moroso would have been perfect but they wanted $2500 for it. Just don't see spending that on an oil tank. Bought new flares for the rear of the car, but we've decided to leave the present ones on and just go with them. When we figured our backspacing on the CCW's it was with our present setup. The new flares would require to much spacer and or buying new wheels for the rear. That sounds like a winter project or after someone gives us a love tap and we are forced to do something. Don't want to jinx myself but its inevitable. Going to install wipers on the car and some small lights in the G nose. Never had wipers on this car, so now's the time I guess. The one other item that set us back a while was the stock alternator and bracket for an LS7 is mounted high and in an awkward position. It would not clear the strut tower. We have found an aftermarket billet bracket that tucks it in closer, that is taking 3 weeks to get and that was rush ordered. Until I have the new bracket in my hand and see it installed I will rest easy. Been down this road before and the pulley's didn't line up quite right. They assure me it will be perfect, but I've heard that before to. Thanks again, Matt

Mocked up the rear exhaust today. Liked it best with the duals coming right out the back centered. Thinking of installing some vortex cone baffles to keep the noise down. I love it loud, but much more strict rules for decibel violations at the track these days. It's still gonna sound mean as hell. Also, this new picture shows the work we did on the box we fabbed for the fuel cell. Arizona Z suspension looking good as well. I will F-glass the rear valance where the stock pipe used to be to clean the lines up. Q-45 rear w/ Carbonetics rear diff in place in as well.