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  1. Naptown Dave
    ^ Ha! What did I tell you! ^
  2. Naptown Dave
    Check out OSCS's Twin a Turbo LSX Datsun 280Z build in LS1tech.
  3. Naptown Dave
    I'm jealous, I work out of state far too much of the year, I'd love to be able put the time into messing around with my cars. HPTUNERS has been sitting in a box next to my cam in the living room since April:(
  4. Naptown Dave
    Get some numbers together and put it on Gen 4 external engine, I'm sure you would have some interest. What ecm are you using to control the dual injectors?
  5. Naptown Dave
    I'll have to say it again, damn! Amazing work. Have you posted any info on your intake at LS1tech? I would bet guys would be knocking your door down for one of those. I need to get a mill and a syncrowave:)
  6. Naptown Dave
    That intake is sick, tell us a little about it. Runners, injector bosses etc
  7. Naptown Dave
    OP My 280 LS1/T56 cost around $11k That was with me doing all the work and while not cutting corners, being budget minded on everything purchased.
  8. Naptown Dave
    damn
  9. Naptown Dave
    I'm sure it's been covered on LS1tech I built my own mounts to fit the f body layout but I believe the JCI kit fits as well.
  10. Naptown Dave
    My bad you have a LT, you might get a little more guidance in the I and II forum. Nonetheless the process should be similar, get the Z wiring diagram (available somewhere on this site) and track down the needed inputs from the car harness to the GM ecm. Break it down to individual circuits, start, accessory, ground etc and it'll be easier than you expect.
  11. Naptown Dave
    Its really not that bad if you break it down into manageable sections and not try to take it all in at once. I think I used the site ukcats suggested, it is a good write up. I even made my own VATS box and the car fired right up once I had power and fuel.
  12. Naptown Dave
    Thanks for posting the results, too many times we don't get an update on the fix.
  13. Naptown Dave
    Don't the Magnums have multiple shifter mounting locations?
  14. Naptown Dave
    VATS will let it turn over and fire for a few seconds and it sounds like it has run in the past. 2x on the bad wire, terminal, starter, battery etc
  15. Naptown Dave
    Amazing work. I am an LS guy but I alway check the L6 section just in case this thread is updated.
  16. Naptown Dave
    Looks like a really nice car to start on! I came across hbz kind of backwards. The first highly modded Z I saw was Blue Oval Z, check out his crazy build. Welcome aboard there are a lot of guys here with a lot of knowledge.
  17. Naptown Dave
    I'm guessing you could get some inches in the factory tubs if you do a solid axle. I'm sure you know More's Law of Automotive Designer ...Some's good, more's better
  18. Naptown Dave
    Maybe a discreet led in the headliner trim?
  19. Naptown Dave
    Those wheels are awesome! Knight Rider would be jealous! Some things you might think about that came to my mind: Stiffen the subframe, sounds like that motor is going to be a monster and it would also help handling. Just caught you're going to cage it, that'll help Get it built and drive it before you go to the expense of the power assist. I have a 280 with an LS and 245's up front, it's not that bad. More rubber in the back end. If you don't mind flares get some fat shoes in back, I have 17" 275's. 16" performance tires are getting hard to find. Go through the wiring and do the relay upgrades, hate to be stranded or worse on fire on the side of the road because of some antiquated wiring. Looks like a really clean car at a great price. Welcome aboard!
  20. Naptown Dave
    I guess it makes sense, the dimples on a golf ball allow it to fly farther and straighter...
  21. Naptown Dave
    Generally speaking SS is heavier and has less tensile strength and ductility than carbon steel
  22. Naptown Dave
    I've ran three 8lb spools of wire through my little Eastwood and haven't had a problem at all. If you weld heavier pieces of metal you need to account for the reduced power and design the joint to make multiple passes. Google weld joint design and you'll see what I mean. In my opinion the best thing about air vs electric is in air die grinders and cut off tools, you have the ability to throttle the speed and they are smaller and seem a little safer.
  23. Naptown Dave
    Sweet bro!! Feels good huh? There is also a vacuum port on the MAP sensor housing that's easily missed (ask me how I know).
  24. Naptown Dave
    I shaved my drip rails too and it's not that bad. But then again I don't have wipers either:)
  25. Naptown Dave
    You and Dom kind of dropped out, I was wondering.
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