mikedc528

Yep, I had some trouble with the search function yesterday. I seem to have the hang of it now, you can now search for much narrower thread topics (meaning I do not need to very general and weed through as many threads). Thanks!

I have a triple screen setup in my cube at work so I usually have multiple spreadsheets going on and have one dedicated screen for Hybridz at all times. So from 8 to 6, that's about 9 hours and then when I go home I spend another 1 to 2 hours searching. I'm trying to read every thread posted in its full entirety (if you haven't noticed). I make myself sick

Thank you!! I said something similar on another unnamed Nissan forum and was shot down with angry oil consuming engine victims. Folks need to realize that even their almighty SR20 had its issues. It takes time to develop a strong aftermarket response, and now that the Frontier has been out for a few years it is making this engine look ever more desirable.

Just the fact that is so light and offers such a large displacement is what makes me like the QR25. Yes there are other big cube 4s out there, (3RZ, KA24, etc.) but i don't think any are as light. Besides these are plentiful, came in almost every Nissan auto in the 21st century. I think the aftermarket will only continue to grow and a few years from now this will be the next SR20.

I used the Ozdat Engine Designer to create an engine with a wicked rod/stroke ratio and wanted to share. Parts picked. LD28 Block L24 Crank N47 Head Z20E Rods L28 Flat Tops 1mm Head Gasket Rod/Stroke Ratio:2.069 Bore/Stroke Ratio:0.857 Static Compression: 9.471 With a displacement of 2.569L and 0.000 Deck clearance. Might be good for a high revving option.

Just spotted this QR25DE swap using the Frontier engine and transmission into a 510. Looks to be a killer project. http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh210/DGRFab/Yelo510/

Apparently the 327ci and 302ci Chevy engines have some fame behind them. Might be worth picking up for $200. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=1107278#post1107278

BMW V12 rebuild in great detail. Tons of pictures. Hope you guys enjoy it, I sure did. http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/engineRebuildM70/M70rebuild_1.htm

Awesome Job! Great attention to detail, and I love the green! http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgbgtv8/

HA!! If only BMW oil changes were $30....that would be wonderful. I do my own oil changes and they still come out to around $65-$70.

Well i'm 21 years old and recieved my 280Z as gift from my girlfriend for my 19th birthday. She bought it on Ebay for $500 and wanted to keep it a surprise. I loved her for it! Then the bad news started to roll in, first it was located in WV, about 520 miles away. If you guys remember at this time gas was $4.XX/gal on the East Coast. On top of it I had to got pick it up with my mom's gas guzzling Ford Expedition.... So I get to this guys house and I take a look at my new Z and its a complete rust bucket. No floors, no fenders....basically garbage. I didnt mention it to her and I keep it in my garage, some progress is made but not enough. I just keep cutting rust out and theres almost no Datsun left lol. I spent more $$ bringing up to Jersey then it will ever be worth, I still love it and will never get rid of it. Maybe I will use it for decorative purposes in the future.

I'm in Newark, to bad my Z is undriveable.

I have another long rod combo that i just plugged into the engine calculator. LD28 Block 86mm bores L24 Crank P90 Head Z20E Rods 152.5mm L28 Flat Top Pistons 86mm = 2.569L 0.00mm Deck Clearance R/S 2.069 B/S .0857 Max Rod Angle 13.893 Deg CR 8.016

LOLOL you're too funny!!

We don't all look like that!! Lol, we call their female species guidettes around my parts. Def: A female guido; characteristic for having an absurdely long Italian name, breast implants, and tight clothing.

Please PM me with pictures and prices please. I will look into the shipping costs. Even $1k shipping costs are cheaper then some of the rusted crap they try to sell here in Jersey. I've gone to look at three different S30s here in the past month, all stated that they had little rust. When I go to check them out, they all are completely collapsed with rust.

I have finally given up on my 78 280z, too many bloody knuckles and time wasted. It seems that it is getting worse and will never get any better:(. I am now looking for a shell....willing to buy one with SOME EASILY REPAIRABLE RUST. I am looking in the $200 to $300 range and must be withing 150 miles of zip code 07114. If you have anything that fits this criteria let me know. Thanks

1FZ-FE Type: Inline 6 cylinder Displacement: 4477cc (4.5 liters) Valve train: Dual Over head cam, 24 valves - 4 valves per cylinder Latest 2006+ models have Variable Valve Timing (VVTi) Fuel system: EFI (some countries have carburated versions called the 1FZ-F) Bore x Stroke: 100 x 95mm Combustion Chamber type: Pentroof type Manifold Type: Cross-flow, equal length runners Compression ratio: 9 to 1 Ignition system: Early models have distributor electronic ignition. Some post 1998 models have direct ignition (TDI) Oil capacity: 8 quarts Normal engine temp: 203 degrees +/- 23 degrees AC cut off @ 226 degrees Horsepower: 212 @ 4600 rpm (U.S. spec FZJ80) Torque: 275 ft.lbs @ 3200 rpm (U.S. spec FZJ80) Engine weight: 584 lbs Engine Length x Width x Height: 940 x 670 x 825 mm

Looks amazing!!

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=586 This website has dimensions and pictures as well...compares LS series to GEN2 and BBC.

Nope GS is RWD

I stole this picture, but take a look, i know i am getting way ahead of myself when i say this but.....it doesnt look so hard. Please dont flame...I know it's not that easy but it doesnt look impossible.

I have a 2002 325xi and it has a transfer case, the spread I think is 62 rear and 38 front. It also has this neat little differential up front, the half shafts seem to go straight through the oil pan. I was thinking for a long time of trying something like that on the z...but then again its just a dream. Then again the BMW does handle amazingly for an awd car, especially with the traction control off, ive managed to do a few 360s with it when the TC is off.

I guess that kills that idea, thanks for the info....as always you answered the question that I needed answered lol. Thanks.