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  1. FastFloridian
    You caught my screw up. Unfortunately that oil pan doesn’t work, gonna have to replace it 😤. I ordered, basically the same thing, but a rear sump. Hopefully I’ll get it on this weekend. I went with a moroso baffled oil pan. I should be able to make this one clear the subframe.
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    Windage tray and oil pan on. I had to take the oil pick up off to slide in the windage tray.
  3. FastFloridian
    Thanks guys. I got the timing cover and water pump on, ordered a windage tray then I can get the oil pan on and start working on the top. Mounted the fuel regulator started making some fuel lines. Need to figure out filter placement then I can cut and finish the rest of the lines. I’m using black for fuel, red for return and blue for vent.
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    Nice, you’ll be good. Yep, I went with same gearing, but I got a 3.3 in the rear.
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    Looks good, what gearing did you go with the on the TKX, I got same bell housing too. I would definitely do some ducting to help get all the air you can through all of that. I have a TT 370Z I track occasionally, oil cooler/intercooler/radiator all stacked similar to you, after about 5 laps or so I need to do a cool down lap to get temps back in range. Adding some ducting is on my to do list on that car.
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    Got timing cover painted. Spent almost half the day dealing with a bolt on the timing cover/water pump that had broken off in the block. Tried all types of extractors, ended up having to drill it out and re-tap it a size bigger. Got the oil pan off and installed new pump and pick up for the new baffled oil pan. Got the main seal on, set the timing cover on and called it a day.
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    Got the new camshaft installed today.
  8. FastFloridian
    Welcome back. Let’s see some pics.
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    Not a bad idea. The 370Z forum shut down a few months ago, would drum up more traffic here.
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    Cleaned up the block, got it primed and painted this weekend. Replacing pan and timing over, will paint timing when it gets in. Now I can get new parts on the engine, I’ll start with swapping the cam next weekend. Also ordered the TKX transmission should be here this week.
  11. FastFloridian
    What are the reasons for wanting to go to the V6? I would think it’s just as easy (or hard) going to the V6 from a stock car vs the modified V8. You’re going to need a lot of new parts either way. You’ll need a way of mounting the engine, new transmission, driveshaft and engine management system. More computers and sensors on the V6 will be a lot more wiring.
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    Happy Birthday HybridZ. I’m a little over one year into my V8 track build, this forum has been very helpful 💪
  13. FastFloridian
    I started tearing down the motor today. I’ll probably work on it some more tomorrow, would like to be painting it this month. Also starting to design and fab the fuel cell supports. Going with some 1” square tubing. Got this table to attach my portable band saw, works great
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    Got a few minor things done today. Front and rear sway bars are on. Got the steering column mounted and quick release steering wheel installed. Also plumbed up the line-lock, just need to clean it up a bit and the fronts are ready for fluid.
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    Thanks for bumping this thread, good read and some good resources for me to follow up on. I will be getting to the aero parts of my build soon and this already has given me some new ideas. Balance is definitely the big thing that can be missed and tire sizing comes into play here too which I’ve already been thinking about. Most likely going with a wide square set up for the track, so increasing oversteer with just tire set up.
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    Love the build so far, looking forward to watching the progress. Same reason I decided to go with the s30 chassis for my build, wanted to (my skill permitting) beat some modern cars with a 50+yr old car.
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    Got the rear calipers on today. A few challenges getting this to fit for the 240Z. Tight tolerances between rotor and caliper, needed some washers to align it right. Also getting the pad clips on were tough, some clearance issues with the wheel well as the pins go in from the back, but got it eventually. I love big brakes 😍.
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    Nice progress, looking good. You are further along than me. I picked up the race wire kit during some Black Friday deals but haven’t gotten around to installing yet.
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    Worked on getting the rear subframe on. Started lifting it up and found this bracket hitting the differential bushing. Had to lower it down and cut it off. After that little set back I was able to get it all bolted up. Waiting on the axles, but I can start on the brakes and just leave the control arms loose.
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    Your Z looks great. Sorry to hear about the fire, glad the car was salvageable. GTR intake manifold looks awesome, I know that took some work, I’ve got a 370Z and not too may people have tackled that mod.
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    With the apex rear and a 370Z R200 diff I needed to make a notch in the frame for the diff to clear. Made a cardboard template then transferred it to the frame. I sprayed some primer and frame coating on the inside, then cut some angle iron and welded it in and painted it. Not pretty, but it’s solid, new to welding and even tougher on your back upside down. Also got a new gas pedal with and extension and a dead pedal, I’ll get them on soon.
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    I got a little bit of garage time today. Removed the old fuel cell and got the new one in. I still need to build a frame for it, but it can sit here for a while. Rear subframe bushings came in yesterday, I’ll try and get the rear end mounted next weekend.
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    Got a little bit of work done, ran brake lines to the rear, waiting on a fitting for the front to plumb up my line lock and should be done. Also fuel cell, gauge and black box surge kit/pump came in.
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    Looking good
  25. FastFloridian
    I replaced the stock 370Z diff cover with a Nismo one, and got it bolted and torqued to the subframe.
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