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    Using Pathfinder and ZXT axles to install 30 spline Nismo LSD kit (56k!)

    in Drivetrain

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    Hi Joel,

     

    Yes, we need to respline the (larger diameter) Pathfinder axle to fit the 280ZX tripod bearing.

     

    That would be awesome if you could provide the P/N (or which vehicle) for that larger tripod bearing.

     

    If it fits, the mod should be a piece of cake! (no resplining needed). I would think a couple of those larger bearings would be cheaper (and possibly stronger) than resplining.

     

    I'm assuming that the axles / splines are case-hardened (or maybe nitride treated). I'm not sure if repsplining shops treat them again as standard procedure...

     

    You guys Rock!! :2thumbs:

     

    (Sorry if I missed something obvious)

     

    Thanks, -hughdogz

     

    What is the reason for having a re-spline? Is the wheel end of the shaft spline larger than the tripod spline? If that's the case, I have a part number for a tripod that's a larger splined area. These were used when Thagard figured out how to make up a hybrid axle for the use of the 88 SS VLSD on the s30.

     

    This larger splined area tripod may be the answer to using this axle??

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    Using Pathfinder and ZXT axles to install 30 spline Nismo LSD kit (56k!)

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Just like the title says...my good friend Bryan is almost finished with the project (sorry he's not on hybridz much at all). I'm thinking of doing the same thing for my 260z. Hope this may help others that have a similar idea. Although the project is not 100% complete, we are 99.9% sure this will work...

     

    First of all, you need a set of 1990 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 front axles. There numerous aftermarket sources, but Bryan found a company called EMPI that offered the largest diameter axle:

     

    axle 002.jpg

     

    Here are the main components: The R200 diff from an '83 ZX (with the Nismo CLSD installed), and the 5-bolt companion flanges that came with the kit (note there are right and left hand sides that differ in length). The top CV axle is from a 280ZX. The lower CV axle is from the Pathy (note it has the 5-bolt CV cup).

     

    The center assembly is the hybrid CV setup:

     

    axle 006.jpg

     

    From another angle:

    axle 009.jpg

     

    The length of the hybrid axle has to roughly match the ZXT CV:

    axle 014.jpg

     

    axle 015.jpg

     

    Step 1) take the Pathy axle apart to use the inner portion of the axle like so:

    axle 016.jpg

     

    "Big hammer" is needed because of the internal snap-ring / retaining clip:

    axle 019.jpg

     

    Step 2) take apart the outboard side of the Z CV:

    axle 028.jpg

     

    However, notice there are some retaining "tabs" that need to be removed before you can remove the bearing sub-assembly from the ZXT shaft:

    axle 031.jpg

     

    Be careful, this was just a practice one...you may need some help (or just hold off) if you've had a few beers already, but you get the idea :icon14:.

    axle 037.jpg

     

    Here is the disassembled ZXT CV:

    axle 041.jpg

     

    Both sides so far:

    axle 045.jpg

     

    Step 3: Take the Pathfinder axle to a resplining shop to be resplined for the 280ZXT bearing assembly. Alternately, you could get the ZXT bearing assembly resplined to match to the Pathy axle (Bryan is opting for the former).

     

    Hope this helped Guys...

     

    Later, -hughdogz :icon29:

     

     

     

    ps: I believe that for an S30 setup, you can use the piece off the hub to adapt it to the S130 / Z31 CV.

    Thermo-tec heat wrap

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    That would be really cool to get a 10 HP gain. My manifold is already ceramic coated :mrgreen:

     

    I'm going to either ceramic coat my DP or just wrap it all the way to the muffler.

     

    The link didn't work for me. Was it for the "new" copper impregnated stuff? I wrapped one of my turbo manifolds in it, but I haven't had a chance to test it out. I used a whole can of the spray paint coating, the wrap really soaks it up.

     

    Here is a kit on ebay for two 2"x50' rolls, snap ties and a can of paint for ~$115 bucks: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250045131178&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=250045091420&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4

     

    I might have to buy it if I can ever get my exhaust finished :redface:

    Argon tanks

    in Fabrication / Welding

    Posted

    I think that may be a bit high...I remember paying ~150 for an Argon filled 4 foot tank.

     

    I get most of my welding supplies from Quimby

     

    Then I got a "shorty" 2-3 footer refilled with 75-25 for 45 bucks. The regulator (to me) seems like it might be too pricey, but I'm not the resident expert...:lol:

    Hope this helped..

     

    Later, -hughdogz :icon14:

    Replacement Turbo Manifold studs

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    You can probably get the (automotive) studs at a local automotive or hardware store, no need to kill yourself on international shipping...

     

    The size is M10x1.5 and the stock ones are a little over 1.5 inches long. 1/2 inch longer would be about 50mm

     

    Here is an example: http://www.pronto.com/M10-X-1.5-X-p_1117925661-PP

     

    Although for the stock stud, the threaded portion that goes into the manifold is a little over 1/2 inch. You may need to bore out the holes in the spacer a little to account for the non-threaded portion (at least that is what I ended up doing).

     

    hope this helped...

    Ah, black friday... Walmart employee trampled to death

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    I was actually watching a whole collection of these videos last night on the Smoking Gun. People go insane about this stuff.

     

    Haha! I was watching the same series too. :mrgreen:

     

    "We have ~34 LCD televisions at this price" ...meanwhile there are 100's of people outside clamoring for them. What the hell are the people thinking arriving late as the ~500th person? Do they think they will be one of the first ~34? ...just push your way to the front of the herd. :banghead::bonk:

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