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    There is no Best!

    in Announcements

    Posted

    I guess you could say the same thing about "What's the worst?"

     

    e.g. What's the worst year of the 240z's? What's the worst model of the Z?

     

    I guess most of us are more interested in the best than the worst. :)

    sexy sexy s130 body kit

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    Wait aziza you have power seats ? whats up with that I was under the impression that the Z's only had 2 options, turbo and non turbo ? Well I guess the turbo package had the power seats then. But yeah i agree cruise control is nice.

     

    Lots of options. T-top or slicktop, automatic or manual, two different five speeds, digital dash or analog, power or manual steering, turbo or n/a, "leather" or cloth interior, etc. Basically a GL or standard package. But as far as I know, no S130 came with power seats. I know for sure Z32 came with them...maybe Z31's I don't know.

     

    I think the '79 came only with "highback" seats and later 280zx's had what I call "couch chairs" lol...

     

    Aziza's seats probably aren't stock...

    All-Datsun Canby Meet 2007/Head Count?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    I'll be there!

     

    I was really checking out your z. That is one of the cleanest conversions I've ever seen. My friend at work was telling me about a hybrid V8z at some autocross events...it was probably yours since he said you couldn't see the brake booster or master cylinder at all.

     

    Hats off to you, your car is unbelievable.

    Opinions on the best Boost Controller!

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    I want to know where I can buy just the solonoid unit from an Apex, greddy or Blitz (not in that particular order).

     

    I don't need the controller since I plan on using a Wolf3D.

     

    Doesn't the solonoid valve just take a voltage signal for the input? I read that these controllers are way better than the stock wastgate actuator since it will actually open up the wastegate at 7psi, not start opening it up around 5-6 psi.

    All-Datsun Canby Meet 2007/Head Count?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Great!

     

    Anybody else?

     

    Hi Ron,

     

    l'll be there too!! I have my engine apart replacing the exhaust manifold gasket, but I should be able to slap it back together tonight, shine up the car Saturday, and be there Sunday. That is if everything goes perfect, which it never seems to do for me...

     

    Bryan should be there in his Turbo S130, James in his 240, Erik in his ZXR...it should be a good turnout. I'll try to make it Saturday for the swap meet and dinner, but realistically that probably won't happen.

     

    -Hugh

    I added some VG's.. ofcourse there are pics

    in Windtunnel Test Results and Analysis

    Posted

    Hughdogz: the S130 already has a "bump" right above the hatch, supposedly put there by the Nissan engineers to seperate the boundary layer from the rear hatch, thereby reducing lift (TonyD and I butted heads about this awhile back).

     

    Innnnnteresting...I wonder if the VG's would keep the turbulent flow from "seperating" more or would it hurt performance?

     

    Also, when I stuck those VG's on my S30 last night, I think I have them set too far forward. Damn, I should have studied those wind tunnel and the pics Prox posted better. I have the rear of them set about four inches from the rear glass, not two. I didn't want to remove them and set them back more from fear of pulling my paint off and having un-usable double sided adhesive...I suppose I'll wait until a hot summer day and see if I can coax them off and re-locate them.:cry2:

     

    Later, -Hugh

    I added some VG's.. ofcourse there are pics

    in Windtunnel Test Results and Analysis

    Posted

    Prox,

     

    I have those same VG's...I was wondering if I made a bad buying decision after I ordered those since the VG "rudders" for the WRX STI are more pyramid in shape rather than the constant width cross-sectional profile (going straight up without any taper).

     

    I ordered a set for my S130 as well. Maybe I can be the first one on the "Hybrid-z block" mount those, lol. If I remember right, they are supposed to be mouned 3-4" ahead of where the flow seperates along the rear hatch. Where did I see the the pic of the streamlines going over the clay model of the S130? I just want a good idea of how far forward to mount them from the hatch...there isn't much playroom between the t-tops and the part of the roof that transitions to the hatch (only on coupes).

     

    Eh...I'll post some pics to better illustrate what the heck I'm talking about.

     

    You guys are way ahead of me...I have some catching up to do!!

     

    Cheers, -Hugh

    Anyone from portland

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    I just wish I were currently in the States, I'd be happy to join you all, even if the Z wasn't yet on the road!

     

    Anyone have any idea if there will be another meet later in the year, or next year at some point?

     

    Damn, I thought it was at the end of June. I apologize for the mis-information.

     

    Right now I'm having to replace the intake / exhaust manifold gasket this week...with the turbo, it is proving to be S.O.B. job...so I better be done before next weekend, lol.

     

    As for other shows in the Pacific NW, we used to have the Mt Shasta show, but I think this will be the first time in ~20 years that we aren't holding it (due to health concerns of the organizers). There is also the "Blue Lake" Datsun meet in Gresham (small compared to the Canby show). There is the "Meeting of the Mindz" in Port Townsend WA (at least it is somewhere in the SEA-Tac area). There is also a show in British Columbia somewhere, probably Vancouver.

     

    -Hugh

    Bigger injector question

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    You'd need fuel lines to route to the AFPR. I'd think about going braided lines with 6AN or 8AN fittings. Also think about upgrading the fuel pump...you could get a Warlboro (same as Holley) for cheap that flows really good, or maybe go with a Bosch unit that fits a Porsche 944 turbo.

     

    Also, a fuel pressure gauge would help to make sure you're regulating ~36-38 psi at idle. Not sure if you'd need new fuel injector clips or not.

     

    What to watch out for? Don't overtighten the AN fittings. Measure twice, cut once! :)

     

    HTH...

    Turbo Miester wins MSA!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Hey how was the trip back?

    Did you have any more problems with that brake caliper?

     

    Congrats on the win!!!

     

    Hey, thanks for the props ULISES, I appreciate it.

     

    Trip back was great. No problems with the caliper other than it squeaked a tiny bit at times. I need to inspect that ASAP and get new parts...maybe it is time for an upgrade!!:mrgreen:

     

    We left SoCal about 4-5pm, drove up the Five with Mach5 until he cut off to San Fran...then we drove and drove until 1am. I narrowly missed striking this HUGE Coyote about 12am in BFE goin' nearly 100 mile an hour :shock:

     

    We wanted to get north of Sacramento to miss the morning rush hour and finally pulled into this Latino "Bates motel" at 1am ~150 miles south of Redding (an oasis in the middle of nowhere) :confused2

     

    We got home by ~7pm the next day. It was the first time we ever made it back to Portland during daylight hours.:-D:P

     

    Our buddie Ryan drove Bryan's black turbo car (he just got back from eight years in the Army two days before we left...now he wants a 280ZXT :rockon: ) He drives a jeep and it was hard for him to keep up with me in the high-speed corners of the mountain passes...why he couldn't hit the gas instead of the brake in the corners is beyond me!! Our cars can handle it.

     

    Man, it was a LOT of fun, I can't wait 'til next year. I'll do my best to de-throne Viper-Z, lol

     

    Later, -Hugh

    Turbo Miester wins MSA!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    :2thumbs::cheers: :cheers: :rockon: :rockon:

     

    Congrats to all the members!! That so rocks that our HybridZ members won the show :D I'm stoked for you guys that you can't believe it :2thumbs:

     

    GGYEEEEEEEHAAAAAWWW!

     

     

    Davy

     

    Hey, thanks for those kind words Davy!

     

    I didn't really take the cake, but my Z got 3rd place for 280ZX Modified!! Whoo hoo!! :-D

     

    I agree, the members did a really good job to represent our Z's.

     

    HybridZ RULES!! :trippen:

    Pull Through Carb/Turbo HELP, PLEASE.....

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    Hey Mindcrime, welcome to HybridZ!!

     

    I think that is a "Turbo-Tom" setup. I believe they were somewhat popular in the '70's before the L28ET came out.

     

    Rule #1 is to always search before posting (this site and Google, etc).

     

    Is this what you're after?

     

    http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=117512&highlight=turbo+tom

     

    http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=105095&highlight=turbo+tom

     

    http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115672&highlight=turbo+tom

     

    Since they are now defunct, I think you'll have to go about finding a used setup...notice there isn't any place for an IC to go...

     

    Also do a search on "Wangan Midnight" on youtube...I think that is a tripple Mikuni draw-through turbo setup.:P

     

    See ya around, -Hugh

    Do you like where this is going....interior pics

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    Lookin' good man. My only thought is that thin speaker carpet material won't deaden sound very well. Are you going to dynamat it first? Also the floorboards look like they need a little TLC, but who's doesn't?

     

    I like the shifter too. Can you tell the difference in the throw from the stock one? Did you get it off ebay or MSA??

     

    Thanks, -Hugh

    How did you first find out about hybridz.org?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    From zcar.com...

     

    Back in college, a friend of mine kept telling me how the Z-cars were a great car for racing (and looked damn good too). I got the z-history screen saver in 1998, got the "bug" and found out about zcar.com from webcrawler.

     

    When I returned home from college, I bought my first Z; a 1981 280ZX 2+2. I got it restored, but it wasn't what I expected it to be when I found out about the 280ZX Coupe and Turbo!! :-P

     

    Long story short, I hung out on zcar for a number of years until I gained knowledge (and gained more z-cars). Hybridz was kind of intimidating to me at that time. It seemed the mods would "crack down" on any noob comments (good). zcar.com was cool, but a couple of years ago I think it took a dive (as others have mentioned) and I couldn't take it anymore!! :icon8:

     

    Now I see why a site like this works the BEST.

     

    Cheers, -Hughdogz

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