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here you go. Its been in a barn since 1991, the front fenders and hood are fibreglass.
that pile of rust has an uncanny resemblance to a fairlady.....
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ya, that's definitely a killer lookin' set-up.
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...I'm fond of BMW's... but not that specific model. It doesn't strike me as very representative of the rest of the BMW line, from a 'drivers' perspective. I much prefer the feel of the 5 series....,
i agree 100% with ron here. the 5-series has almost as much room, and even with the six makes plenty of power.
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anyone for a group buy?????
i kid, i kid
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A harmonic balancer (also called crank pulley damper, torsional damper or vibration damper) is a device connected to the crankshaft of an engine to reduce torsional vibration.
Every time the cylinders fire, torque is imparted to the crankshaft. The crankshaft deflects under this torque, which sets up vibrations when the torque is released. At certain engine speeds the torques imparted by the cylinders are in synch with the vibrations in the crankshaft, which results in a phenomenon called resonance. This resonance causes stress beyond what the crankshaft can withstand, resulting in crankshaft failure.
To prevent this vibration, a harmonic balancer is attached to the front part of the crankshaft. The damper is composed of two elements: a mass and an energy dissipating element. The mass resists the acceleration of the vibration and the energy dissipating (rubber/clutch/fluid) element absorbs the vibrations.
Over time, the energy dissipating (rubber/clutch/fluid) element can deteriorate from age, heat, cold, or exposure to oil or chemicals. Unless rebuilt or replaced, this can cause the crankshaft to develop cracks, resulting in crankshaft failure.
There has been a trend at times by some "performance enthusiasts" to remove the harmonic balancers on their cars. The argument is that they aren't necessary and their mass reduces the performance of the engine. Others argue that this is not worth it, because the danger of damage to the engine from the vibrations the damper is intended to prevent is too high.
While net engine output can be increased without harmonic balancers, in professional race cars harmonic balancers are still commonly equipped, for reasons ranging from safety concerns to regulations. Almost all modern car manufacturers, even "performance" car makers and specialty tuners, include a harmonic balancer on their vehicles, and removal voids vehicle warranty.
Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_balancer
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the only reason i can think of the keep the 'stang over the Z is the back seat.
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diff is in the pistons: dished for turbo flat top for some non-turbo
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this is gonna be an awesome build
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^yes
you gonna manual tranny it?
i may be hitting you up about that there flywheel
also, the I30 has an aluminum VQ30DE
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Those "wrong wheel drive" gurus are on the ball… No, really. With all the seat time they have amassed in their "half motor pull-toys", their technological insight is, and I quote another HybridZ member, “unbelievableâ€. Their knowledge of the difference between Torque and HP and how those two terms are not but two parts of the same equation is pure genius.
Just think about this from a HybridZ mind set for a moment. Some of the members here are quite savvy in Torque, while others are quiet savvy in sports car HP, put that group together in the same shop on the same engine and we can set the high-performance sports car world on its VTEC! We could build the best of both worlds. Build an engine with a long stroke for lots of torque to help with launches leaving the "Toys-R-Us" parking lot, and then also build it with a large bore so it will have high RPM sports car HP for high speed passes through the High School bus lane. Then, in true Hybrid fashion, have some flex-fuel-VTEC controller installed. This K7 engine, (7 cylinders in a “K†configuration) runs as a Diesel till 3500 RPM, then switches over to running as a gasoline engine. Could even have the transition from diesel to gasoline blended over a 1500 RPM spread for a seamless transition.
LOL i lost it..... hahahahaaaa
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bluebird
410/411 seriesDatsun Bluebird R410
Datsun Bluebird SSS R411.In September 1963, Nissan brought the Bluebird up-to-date with boxier styling, apeing the more European designs being produced in the United States. A sporting model, the Bluebird SS, was launched in March 1964, with a tuned 1.2 L engine.
Initially, only a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon were in the range, but a two-door was added in September 1964. The two-door SS was launched in February 1965.
The base engine was enlarged to a 1.3 L unit in May 1965 and a 1.6 L SSS model was launched the same month. This began a line of famous Nissans in Japan, with the Bluebird SSS a mainstay of the range until its deletion in 2001.
To be more appropriately correct, the early DATSUNs imported to the U.S. were branded as "Datsun", not Nissan. Nissan was the manufacturer, Datsun the marque. An 'early' Datsun is effectively any Datsun made by Nissan prior to the 1968 model year, by U.S. standards. 'Early' would also include the Nissan Patrol, Nissan Silvia (made prior to 1968). Both the Bluebird and Silvia names were used after the 1968 model year was introduced, but were entirely different vehicles and don't belong in an 'early Datsun' category. 'Early' would also include the roadsters (SPL311, and SRL311, also known as 'Fairlady'), as well as the 520 and 521 pickup trucks, both of which were based entirely on pre-1968 models with little change. By the same token, the 'Bluebird' was not labeled thus in the U.S., but designated by the actual model: PL410, PL411, and RL411, along with certain earlier models. This addition more appropriately belongs on an "Early Datsun" or "Datsun 410/411 series" dedicated page.
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goooot it..... that's what i figured, cause i never found a link that said "archives" LOL
anyway, back to the topic
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^i always hear people mention "the archives"... is that just old threads or am i excluded from part of the forum....?
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Well I had the dent-less repair guy fix my screw up today. He did a fantastic job too! The 2 spots are completely gone! The only way you would know they were there is if I told you and you still probably wouldn't believe me! LOL It only cost me $30 too! Money well spent! I'm kind of friends with the guy that fixed my car so he gave me a deal.
He was telling me about some of the cars he's fixed, like a 1956(I think that's what he said) Ferrari Testarossa(sp?) that he fixed for a local resto shop. The car was worth something like $3 million! He fixed it all up with those little sticks and 3 hours of labor! The shop said that if he couldn't fix it that the car was going to have to be repainted! The shop didn't really want to do that because it would have hurt the value of the car substantially. This guy obviously knows what he's doing!
Guy
effin SWEET it worked for you!!
and a '56 testa rossa??? droooolllll.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_TR#250_Testa_Rossa
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the sound of these exhausts is why i wil never put a V motor in my Z...
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The rad doesnt leak from sitting for years outside not running must be wasted corroded inside, unless its a core youre after? but if you want it no problem. The rest, Rusted! Serious, check it out. Mbar might cut out ok, the rest rusted, more like welded soild together. These pieces really gone beyond saving Jason. The hood spring and pivots are good if someone wants them.
bummer.. thanks though!
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ya, i got the same thing when i was working on my car.... so i had to get her running in 10 days >
anyway, i'll probably hit you up for a few parts (radiator, moustache bar, front diff mount, rear transverse link mount)
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Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!
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e88 + n42??
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Define "Major Modification"
I didn't find it 'major' in the leat bit, thought the caveat I noted (amperage) will call for quality relays controlling it, as well as a good charging system.
There are some Taurus fans that are not configured like the 3.8L V6 unit, and I can't speak to their fittment. Getting the damned thing out of the Ford Chassis was harder than installing it in my Z!
i had read in another thread that it had to be trimmed A LOT..... maybe it was a different year taurus fan...?
here's that thread:
http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=101913&highlight=taurus
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WOW
reminds me of that 1/3 scale ferrari that that french guy built.... that runs
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GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
someone help me for real, mang!
sorry, i couldn't resist.
aren't people bolting RBs up to L-series trannies and vice versa? of that's the case, wouldn't l-series tranny bolts work as well?
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glad to hear you got it fixed!
1996 - 2001 BMW 740il/750 il Opinions?
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oh no, i understood the difference between a full-size and a mid-size car in respect to interior dimensions. i was say in comparison to a Z, the interior is like a national park LOL