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Is it really the twin turbo? If it is guys in Texas have quoted me $750. But, although I wanted the 3.7 ration in the tt, I opted for the Infiniti Q45 R230, which is the same except for gear ration of 3.54. I picked it up for $150 including shafts. Diff alone was priced at $100.
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I'll chime in here. The wiring can be a challenge, but the wiring is like any other. Find out what the wire does and make sure it is connected to where is needs to be. My problems came from the computer not liking the way I tried to wire around the anti-theft system. Once I got the anit-theft programmed out of the computer, it started and ran beautifully. First time, no smoke, no stutter, no tuning required.
But, if you wanted to tune, you can do it on the dyno without swapping carb jets etc., just type in your changes. Economy, maintenance, etc. become much easier when the computer is doing it for you. I think that is well worth the time and few hundred bucks to get the computer straightened out! Just my opinion. 8)
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Wait a minute, I also just noticed that I am the average age here. I was born in April, so I am 31.6 years old. Coincidence, or twilight zone?
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31, but 31 years at wide open throttle. I guess that makes me about 62?
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I hear ya. My bro has an 70's Bronco with No PS no PB and running 35/12.50's. It is scary to drive since everyone if front of you has antilock brakes and PS.
Still, I throw my question out to anyone who has PS AND wide tires. Parking aside, is overall handling hurt at all by large tires, assuming fair weather?
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Great posts there about personal experiences with wider tires. But . . . I would like to know how PS changes that. My car now has PS, but I haven't driven it yet, so I can't comment. I bet Terry (blueovalz) could offer some great insight here!
I am running 275's up front and 335's in the rear, same as a Viper. Terry I think has 315's all around which would be a much better setup.photos.yahoo.com/maichor75104
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My 2001 LS1 water pump gaskets are reusable. Maybe they hadn't gotten around to it by '98. The motor was still brand new to everyone, including Chevy.
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CorZette . . . you sound you should be govener of CA or something.
Where were you when I was loading the Camaro rear end into my truck? Oh, yeah, you were overseas! -
RPMS sounds good. I live 2 blocks from 1382/67. I will try to be home by 12:00 to meet you guys.
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Should fit fine as per JTR instructions.
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Yeah, I probably tightened it too much. Live and learn.
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It turns out that before Dan Juday enlightened me about the roll pin adapter that Ron Tyler can make, I drilled and tapped the LS1 slave cylinder to fit 1/4 NPT. 1/8 was too small and those were the only fittings I had that could adapt to the 3 AN I wanted to use.
Well, it turns out that when I tapped it, there was not too much extra metal there and it cracked. I didn't notice it at first, but when I added fluid and pressure . . .
: Now I have to spend $100 on a part I already had. This time I am getting the adapter. Can you feel my pain? Still, this is one of my first big screw ups on this 3 year project. I guess it's all good.
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You know, the sad thing is, I could qualify for memberships in all of the aforementioned clubs/teams. :| Maybe what we need is a support group, like dead Hybridz annonomous or something. Wait a minute. . . I'm already a member. Username: Maichor @ http://www.hybridz.org. This forum is my therapy. 3 years and counting on my current project (Jackstands for 2/3 of that time, including now
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You are not kidding. Only with my friend with his twin turbo Jim Wolfe Z didn't only get splashdown, he rolled right into standing water that was deeper than he thought and hydrolocked that thing instantly.
He sold his Z at a firesale price and bought a Vette. -
When my brother came to visit he brought me one he found on close-out. It is the one one the left. Glowing red eyes!
Don't know if I will put it on though. What do you guys think?
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Yes, my point exactly. What is that $$$ paying for. Is there a super synthetic or other gear oil that is better than the recommended Nissan stuff, You know, like Lucas is quality for trannies. Is there a top dog for VLSDs?
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Is there a good aftermarket gear oil to use with the VLSD. They suggest a special oil from the dealer, but $$$!
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Thank you so much! I go through the same hassle just about everywhere I go. I go to the parts counter, tell them what I am trying to accomplish, and they always stare at me puzzled and ask, "What car is it for?"
I reply with something like, "The steering rack is off of an '86 Thunderbird, but I can't use the T-bird tie rod ends because they are too long. It is a custom setup. What I need is a 9/16" fine thread rod end that is about 3" long."
More puzzled looks . . . "What car did that tire rod come on?" Or, "Nope, can't do it." Or, "Can't help you unless I can look it up."
Anyway, you get the idea. My younger brother is a shift manager at an Autozone in another state, and when he was here to visit, he gave me answers. He pulled out the catalog, started reading specs, and we found several that would work. We checked until we found one that the store had in stock and walked home with the tie rods we needed. How come there aren't more guys like that? Anyway, my bro calls those guys computer monkeys.
The good news is . . . now when I walk into Autozone and ask for something they can't look up, they motion me behind the counter and say, brake fittings are here, or fuel fittings etc. It doesn't usually work to say, I need 1/8 NPT to #3AN etc. Anyway, thanks again.
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OK! Sounds good. I am using a Nitrous ready Denny's driveshaft with the large U-joints. It is definitely a heavier duty U-joint than the Stock LS1 Camaro driveshaft. I probably should pull the part# off of them when I get home.
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Scottie, what about an adapter to go to an R230 from a GM shaft? That is what I am looking for. The driveshaft shop didn't seem to know about one. I could use the help. NEAPCO? I'll check into it.
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Man! Where were you guys last weekend when I drilled and tapped my slave!
Dan, where did you get that adapter again? Do you have contact info? Because, while tapping my slave, it cracked a little around the old pin location. Probably happened because I beat the pin out with a hammer and it was being stubborn. I haven't checked it for leaks yet, I may have to get another one and the adapter. Thunder racing sells the 2001 units, which I have/had, but ouch$!$!
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Hey, motor is running, now I need to get power to the wheels.
I am trying to mate and LS1 T56 combo to an Infiniti R230 differential. I have a Denny's driveshaft nitrous ready shaft I would like to use. I could cut off the Q45 u-joint assembly at the rear of the shaft and weld it to my driveshaft, but the driveshaft place told me that the Q45 u-joints are non-servicable. Is this true? Is there a servicable (i.e. You can replace it without cutting it off your driveshaft) unit that bolts onto the R230, say from a Skyline or 300ZTT? If so, how can I get my hands on one? I haven't found a 300ZTT in the jy yet. I know Tim240Z runs an R230, Pete too? Anybody else? Thanks.
Project is a 1972 240Z w/ LS1 T56. Rear suspension is out of a 240SX with custom CV axles and an R230 from a Q45 and brakes from the J30. http://photos.yahoo.com/maichor75104
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Hey Bill, both Jegs and Summit will have it. It is a really nice unit. There is a guy on eBay selling them with a nice handle that drops it back about 2 1/2". http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437146998&category=33736 His price is very competitive and you get the handle, if you want your shifter to drop back like that. Otherwise, you can keep your stock handle or get a straight shortened on for $25 also on eBay. You will have to make sure he gives you the Camaro version, since Pro 5.0 Makes Mustang shifters too.
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I know my wheels won't work on a stock Z, but there is room for them with a VR kit or large flares. Tires are 335/35/17's and 275/40/17's on OEM Replacements Cobra R wheels. 17 X 10.5 with 6.95 inch BS 27mm offset. No spacer or adapter, but all custom suspension with five lugs. Front was converted using Z31 hubs and they are 17 X 9 wheels, same offset. It was actually good that the hubs stick the wheels out more, because they now match the wide rears. Used Viper tires cost $50+40 shipping on ebay, wheels $850 shipped. Total setup, $940. I'm so close to being done . . . for now!
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). Maybe next year for me too! 
He sold his Z at a firesale price and bought a Vette.
Carbuerated LS1 !??
in Gen III & IV Chevy V8Z Tech Board
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You can get both 160 and 180 degree thermostats for the LS1 and program the fans to come on whenever you want. The computer programming will cost more $, but I think it is reasonable.