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    Getting into the Z game

    in Nissan L6 Forum

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    I never had a real budget in mind when making my 280z drivable and reliable. You just kinda spend on the car what needs to be done step by step year to year. Every year I do one big project in the winter. My first year was convert from auto to 5spd. Second year was turbo. Third year was new floor and rails. This year is rebuilding a my spare short block. Things add up quick. For example I paid 400 for zed floors and rails. I spent aout 20hrs cutting out the old floor and still paid 1500 for a shop to weld them in and repair some other rust issues. What makes me nervous is the tools that you mentioned. Screwdrivers, ratchets and wire strippers aren't going to cut it for a 40 year old car. There is so much more than having it running right. You are gonna need structural integrity throughout the unibody. If welding is an issue it's gonna cost much more. Buying a Z is challenging because you either get one that is pretty much all set and ready to roll or buy a shell that needs tons of work. There aren't much in between those two options. Whatever you decide you will have our support but from experience these projects can turn into a money bit.

    Need verification that my engine build was done correctly.

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted · Edited by grillhands

    Start up for 10 min then change oil.

     

    Drive 50 miles at half boost and do alot of engine braking. You want the rings to set with your fresh hone. Change oil.

     

    Drive 100 miles at the boost you want and really get on it. There is no point on nursing an engine for the brEak in then beating the hell out of it when all the parts already settled in. I've done this numerous times on 50 trim garretts on 1.8t and never had a puff of smoke or blow by.

     

    Sorry, I just realized you asked what tune to use to break in the car, not the procedure.

    Engine Purchase Question

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted · Edited by grillhands

    Just to put in perspective I cut the floors out of my 280z and replaced them with ZED Findings setup. I welded them in then had it towed to a shop to check my work and install new rails. They also repaired rust in my engine bay. That cost me 1700 in labor. The price for the floors and rails was close to 400. The time I put in myself was probably 30hrs. Rust is a mofo!!!

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