alainburon
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Great build, looks really clean.
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Thanks Guys,
We are moving forward again. After numerous attempts we finally got the cold air intake completed. The goal was to make a one piece intake without any welds showing. We made one out of aluminum first and just could not make it smooth enough around the welds to chrome without compromising the integrity of the welds. Not to mention the 4 inch tubing did not line up very good especially if the weld is close to a bend. There seemed to be a step that even though was not noticeable in raw aluminum it would have been magnified once chrome plated.
So we decided to go back to the drawing board and make it out of stainless. The guys at Prospeed Autosport formerly D3 Performance did an amazing job welding the intake and the chrome platers gave it the finishing touch. We put the Air Temperature Sensor as far away from the engine bay as possible in order to minimize heat soak and added a 6AN bung for the oil catch can system. I also worked closely with K&N to ensure we have the right size filter for this motor. The last thing I want is for the filter not to flow enough air for the motor and I have seen that numerous times. People using a tiny filter on a big power motor.
We also made a bracket which we powder coated black that attaches to the front of the air filter to keep it from moving around.
We should be able to fire it up in the next week or so. Can’t wait to hear it run for the first time in years.
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We had to relocate the wiper delay module to the driver’s side foot well due to spacing constraints in the passenger side area. I was able to get the Cable X Box as well as the T56 Reverse Lock Out Module in the same spot. That’s where the factory ECU was located therefore everything is hidden behind the original ECU cover.
We are using a Milspec connector to run all the T56 Reverse Lock Out Module, master cylinder, Temperature sensor (for Home Link Rear View Mirror), windshield washer pump and engine bay light wiring through the firewall next to the brake booster.
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6 hours ago, 2reckliss said:
are you a millionaire?
LOL, far from it that's why it's taking me so long to get this car to this point.
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6 hours ago, texis30O said:
There you go again..... baller status. lol. I figured you would be good with that steep driveway. Next time I get a break I will drop by. I have some changes coming on my car again..... keep up the work as always you are setting the bar.
Thanks Sean, I appreciate that sir. Yea come by anytime. It seems like I'm always in the garage working on the car, I want to see yours in person. Looks really good in the pictures. We should be able to fire it up mine in the next 2 weeks.
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3 hours ago, surpip said:
hopefully you are doing well after the hurricane? mine should be out of paint soon I would love to come down and go out to a meet or something!
Thanks, it was close as the water was rising pretty fast. I had my car on jack stands at the highest setting they will go and we were lucky the water did not get to the garage but our subdivision was flooded so getting out was impossible.
I look forward to getting together for a meet. Anytime you are in town look me up.
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I had an aluminum bracket made for my ECU which fastens to the same location where all the original wiring connectors where located behind the glove box. I was able to mount the ECU on the inside of the bracket and my Nitrous controllers and relays on the front in order to have access for adjustments if needed. I’m using a stinger distribution block to provide power from the battery to the fuse panel, amplifier, relays and ECU relay/fuse box.
The ECU has its own stand-alone fuse box and relay panel. I wanted to have as much of the wiring and computers as possible inside the car to avoid unnecessary clutter in the engine bay. Having the ECU, its relay/fuse box, 2 Nitrous Controllers and the fuse panel for the rest of the car inside the car it has become quite a challenge to be able to fit everything without it looking like a rats nest of wiring. It looks like we are very close to completing the wiring.
It has been a long road but the end result should be worth it as all the wiring in the car would have been replaced, not just what comes in a universal wiring kit.
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Yea those look pretty clean, how are the mounting holes? Any rips or tears? Also how much do you wnat for them?
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That looks really clean, I assume they only did these vents on the early model S30 because mine does not have that.
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Keith,
I found these for sale but they do not mount to the factory location, you have to drill holes in order to mount them It looks like they may work though. I still would like to replicate the factory ones if possible but this is an option in case all else fails.
http://vintagezparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_6&products_id=1045
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Holy carp man, sounds like you had an interesting weekend in Austin. I know some give me a hard time about how long it's taken to do my car but I'm replacing every single wire on this thing. It's easy to run a painless set up but that does not change everything. All I can tell you is that I hate wiring with a passion and can't wait to be done with it. Let me know if you need nay help man, after dealing with mine I'm getting better at it.
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Thanks Sean but I think they would need the old liner in order to replicate them right? I do not have any on my car.
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I know the feeling man, we are still trying to get all the electrical stuff wired properly on mine. Re-wiring these cars is no fun and games.
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If there is a sabic plastic in your area you could try buying a sheet of 1/16 ABS plastic. That's what I'm planning to do once I get to that point in my build. It's easily shaped with a heat gun.
Have you tried this yet? Just wondering how it worked out for you since it seems like finding fender liners for S30's in good condition is like winning the lottery twice in the same day.
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LOL, looking forward to it man. What bugs does your Z have?
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Those look great, good choice.
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Looks good man, glad you went with gloss paint. I can't wait to get mine on the road too.
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I bought a couple of Deutsch connector brackets and modified them to hold the O2 sensor harness on the side of the transmission instead of having it hang with zip ties. I just did not want to take a chance and have one of them come loose and land on the headers. I'm working on making the cold air intake as well as running my Nitrous line and filter into the cabin next.
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Found this, Has scratches on it. I think the part # is 78806 RH
That looks like it, I'm taking a look at one locally tomorrow but in case that one is worse than yours what do you want for it?
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http://imgur.com/a/PCkwZ link for pics to rear interior 1/4 panel. It has a some small scratches, no rips, tears or any other damage.
Do you have the other side? I need the Right/Passenger side.
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I have both sides available but are butterscotch in color if you are still looking.
Thank you but I need a black one.
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Yes, I still need one. If you can provide a picture to see the condition and price that would be great.
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Thank you,
It's a K&N Air Filter RC-5171 it flows 1654 cfm and my motor requires 1038 cfm according to all the calculations we have done. It is a pretty good size but I wanted to make sure I was covered in case I increase the Nitrous shot. I angled it downwards a little in order not to obstruct the radiator too much.