Mike kZ

Very cool! But I bet not inside the cockpit. It must get hot as hell in there with the engine, and radiator.

Get a vacuum gauge, attach it to a good vacuum port. Turn in air, and fuel bleeds in all the way( one is air, one is fuel), then backout 2 turns each. This is your starting point. Start engine, and slowly turn either the fuel or air bleed ( one at a time) untill the vacuum gauge reads the highest. Then do the same with the other bleed. You may have to turn down your idle screw a little as your idle will climb. This is the easiest and best way to adjust your air/fuel bleeds.

There has to be sensors everywhere, that signal to her what to say. I'm guessing they are all unpluged or bad.

I just got this email and thought it would be of interest: Duratec engine to a Rear-Drive Transmission. Conversion to side-draft carburetors. Stand-alone ignition system. No computer!! http://www.quad4rods.com John Ehrlich at Al-Tech Precision (303-287-9093) AlTechPrec@yahoo.com This is the 200 pound all-aluminum 2.0 liter dohc Ford-Mazda engine with a Cosworth inspired race design. It is found in newer Ford Ranger and Mazda trucks, the Mazda6 (known as an "I-4") and the engine now being installed into the Ford Focus. Of course in those applications it is fuel injected and has an ECU. This engine will reliably produce 220 h.p. with very few modifications. After fitted with aftermarket performance internals, the engine will reach over 300 h.p N/A and over 800 h.p. when boosted. See: http://www.circleperformance.com then open the Duratec page. See: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002/news/110601.html Duratec-powered drag car. Price per Zetec engine is about $2200.dollars at a Ford or Mazda dealer. My company's price is $1000.dollars. However, I would be willing to make a group purchase available to HybridZ members of $800.dollars each. Please write or call if interested. Thanks and regards, Gerry Dedonis Special Projects Coordinator dedonis@kans.com Kansas Racing Products Chapman, Kansas V...785-922-6644 F...785-922-6684 http://www.kansasracingproducts.com

There has got to be a small speaker somewhere, pull her plug!

Silicone boy, what is the compression of your motor? Are you going to rebuild it with lower compression pistons, or leave it the way it is? What kind of boost can you make with a 10:1 engine?

Most drag racing cars use a 90/10 drag shock in the front. But I have never heard of a 90/10 strut for a Z car. I remember someone here said their buddy built a pair of 90/10 struts, but can't remember who it was. The best you can do for now is use adjustable struts and set them to soft.

Only if the 5 speed is the same length, and uses the same yoke as the turbo350. If not you need a new one made.

I did fab everything myself. Not sure what the weight difference is, I think it's about the same. It drives great on the street. So far with drag radials I'm not hooking up yet. Next step will be drag slicks! , the good thing about it is I don't worry about breaking anything. Here is an old post, maybe it will help: http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6870&highlight=balck+green+stripes+z+whos

No they didn't. It's 4 3/4" for almost all the Chevy line. The large Caddys, olds, and maybe mid 70's Impalas were 5"

If the gear pops out, the solenoid is working, but it sounds like the starter itself is not spinning. Bad bearings?, bad windings?

I bought a high torque gear reduction starter from Jeg's (it's called a CVR starter ). It has an adjustable mount, 4.44:1 gear ratio. Part number 171-5323 for all chevys for $146.99 I've never had a problem with starting!

Came accross this on the net. WARNING it is graphic, don't let the kiddies watch. http://www.fugly.com/media/MOVIES/sick/pizzaguy_exploding.wmv

Alright! good for you. See you shouldn't give up so easy! Just come here and ask! Next SEZs should be in March.

The first time I bled my system, my slave did the exact same thing. I took it appart and found an O ring moved inside. I repositioned the O ring, put it back together, and it bled fine. 1000 miles later it's still good.

Check this post about searches in the "site support "board: http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24891

Don't give up so easy!, Like the others said check you cam timing.

SBC kit for Z32: http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20933&highlight=z32

Our next SEZs event will probably be in March. There's something to look forward too.

What Flash said, I had to cut mine slightly also.

That's what I used. I rented it.

Hey Livedrive, Where in the Atlanta area are you?