hughdogz

After re-reading my post it sounded pretty funny. I heard you're supposed to vary the rpms when breaking in an enginge and thought that applied... I really miss my cruise control. It went out, or I somehow did something to not let it work. It would be great if I could hook it up again. I only want it for the drive down to SoCal for the MSA show...

I've been known to do some stupid things from time to time (not on purpose of course). We need a bing bing shovel smiley too!

^^ Back from the sabannical, eh?

"Stuck between two motors" Ouch! I hope it doesn't hurt...if one is a four-cylinder it might not hurt as bad as being stuck between a V8 or L6. (j/k my dry humor couldn't resist)

One thing I noticed in my ZXT is that after about 10 hours or so, my cabin gets completely heat soaked!! I would also like to know the reasoning behind varying the speed too. I try to keep a constanst speed for better milage, but I suppose it could wear a lip into the cylinders walls? Thats all I can come up with...

I think vertical doors has been a vendor at the MSA shows for a couple years now. Vertical doors started making them for either the 350Z or Z32 first. If a Z33 or Z32 is already completely "pimped out" then sure, why not add Lambo doors. The vertical door units seemed pretty beefy looking at the demo. The cool think about the vertical doors brand is that you can swing them out like stock or get the vertical bling action going in case you encouter a REAL Lamborghini. I know most all of us on HBZ are bling allergic or at least quickly realizing the ridiculousness of F'nF bling bug through osmosis! I think there is a healthy balance of performance versus bling. The cool part is, most of the time you build it for performance, the "bling" naturally falls out (and it isn't artificial bling either). But in the case of $1500 door hinges, I think I'd rather spend that money somewhere else... Now if you really want to discuss the fine line of bling versus performance, what about the $200 reuse-able oil filter?? I would think it would be a PITA to have to clean it, and does it really filter that much better than a conventional filter? Say that you change your $5 oil filter every three months. That equates to a 10-year break even point. Is the "performance" worth it? I dunno...

You're totally right Ron...thanks for catching this. I don't know why I was thinking it could be hooked up differently if there is no AFM. Boost leak = Bad

Hey thanks for the replies Ron and Mario! Well, I decided to install it anyway. The inlet is plugged for now so I can mess with it later. Install pics

I finally got around to making an Intake Air Temp sensor bung and idle regulator bracket. Air temp sensor is a Bosch unit that has an o-ring seal. If I keep it away from the manifolds, it will be less likely to get heat soak. The IAT will mount on the underside of the tube after the intercooler exit. (I know...no one likes my welding.. ) Inside: The Idle air mounts to the block where the A/C used to be: As you can see, it is plugged for now but will be replaced with a filter...I still have my doubts if this one will work or not. [Edit: I found out a filter will not work...it needs to remain a closed system (thanks Ron!)} Maxima 3-wire TPS painted and new mounting holes: Wrinkle painted the trigger cover (formerly known as a distributor cap ): I extended the intake pipe since I removed the airflow meter. I'll take more pics later...

If you don't get hurt by the car...

I've searched around and couldn't come up with a straight answer so... I want to use the stock idle air controller (air regulator) with an aftermarket EMS to control the cold idle speed. With my stock one, the valve is open with no signal going to it. This would make my idle really high since it has almost no restriction. I tested it with a 9V battery and it didn't seem to close it at all. Is it broken? It seemed to work fine when I had it hooked up last. I have a different one from a VW / Audi / Volvo and it is closed with no voltage. I would rather not use it since I have to make (another) bracket for it and it has a bigger openings than the OEM one. I read someone said the 240SX is a good one to use...if I didn't have a bracket for the stock one already made, I'd probably go for the 240SX. What are you guys using? Thanks for your time reading this. -hughdogz

Ya know, I might be wrong again. MSA does sell similar looking ones as said in the other thread, but I still think at least the roundy-bit is custom. Nice Z...I'm liking the split bumper look...kind of like the 70 Camaro.

MJ, I it looks to me like a totally custom one-off that was built upon the original front valance. I could be hallucinating though...

Obviously he didn't read Austin Hoke's "How to install them thare ZG flares" thread.

Don't forget about the cigarette lighter socket! My lighter shoots out and lands between the seat and tranny tunnel to let you know it is ready. I need to fix that.

You could try folding them back after you park...at least they're a smaller target that way, and less likely to get bumped hard.

I think those overflow tubes route to the rear of airfilter box.

I want a Carbon-Fiber ZXR wing!!

I don't blame you at all for liking that photo!! I wish it were mine so I could frame it, lol. Thanks for the props on my 260. It just keeps on going...but my SU's hate to start when it gets below freezing.

WildmaN, I was totally wrong! Thanks for setting me straight. Here is my daily driver: I telecommuted to work this day. (I was repairing the FG airdam so I had a 240z front valance on).

Does all CF require a vacuum sealed bag and oven to cure? The reason I ask is I saw a "How it's made" on CF bodied cellos and that was part of the molding process. What a cool idea!

I could be wrong, but I swear this car belongs to one of the members of Northwestz.org (still the original owner). I've always wanted to copy-cat this photo...it shouldn't be too difficult to find a frozen waterfall on the Columbia river historic highway. A pristine '81 turbo that is soooo OEM, I call it "extreme stock" lol!

click me <= I like this engine too! I can't take credit for finding these, my Japanese buddy here at work must have found the right keyword.

Wow. It went for a pretty decent price! Interesting how the item location is Scappoose, Oregon and the buyer is a NOS Datsun seller. Keepin' the parts in small circles, lol... I'm thinking it may be up again in a couple weeks.