Slow78z

The firewall insulation is a great addition. I'll be doing that also this winter. Even though all the hotside components are up front, I can still feel the heat.

I used -10 fittings. -10 or -12 are recommended for gravity drains on turbos. 3/8 NPT (national pipe thread) is actually much bigger than it seems. Even though it labeled 3/8" it measures just over 5/8". I'm not sure of the reasoning behind it but it's the standard for tapered pipe threads. All the other sizes measure bigger also.

Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm not to sure what I would do differently. I haven't realy thought about that to much. What you see is mostly what I saw in my head. I guess one thing I would like to do differently is find a way to make the fan fit as a puller with a shroud. It runs about 10* to 15* warmer with the fan as a pusher. It's still in the recommended range but I like it when it ran 195* all the time. One thing I don't like is how hot the engine bay gets now. Even with the wrap it gets stupid hot. It's probably just a turbo thing and I'll have to get used to it. The fun factor does help negate the temps though. For the turbo drain I used a 45* AN from the turbo down to a 90* AN to 3/8 npt fitting I purchased from a hydrolic hose shop. I like the steel npt fittings better than the aluminum ones just because of strength. I could see myself snapping off an aluminum one.

That cam sounds sweet!

ha ha, I'll get some soon, just don't know how soon.

Pictures, or it didn't happen! ha ha

Sounds good!

I'm glad to see another turbo V8 Z car will be running around. Before to long no one will want to mess with a z car on the street. Ha ha A mig will do all that you listed very well. Especially a Miller. I've always had great success with all Millers I've used. Lincoln's are also a good machine. Stainless and aluminum can be mig welded also but I think a TIG welder has a cleaner and more precise look for those two metals. That's just my opinion though. BTW I was using a Miller Econotig for my project.

It looks like it's going to be way bigger that KC's. Should be some nice rides showing up. I'm trying to figure out a way to get there without using anymore vacation time.

Are you going to haves yours ready for the Oklahoma SCTO Matt?

Yea I saw that. The reaction to the car was kinda overwhelming. A lot of people seemed to like it and it was a picture whore. Lol 1320 posted up some pictures also.

Ummm, that's kind of a strange question coming from a racer.

I was able to stretch the legs of the ole datsun tonight, oh what fun. I reluctantly decided to rebuild the 4L60E because it would be the fastest way to get her back on the road. I put a couple parts back in it that are tougher that stock so she should last a little bit while I wait for funds to get a stronger trans. I was actually keeping up with a 9 second Camaro which surprised the crap out of me. One of the bikes that was following said I was shooting out flames about 4 feet from my fender exhaust! That right there made my night. lol. Sorry, no videos.

I've got it set to start coming on at 4 psi and then it ramps up till 14 psi were its at full flow.

Not bad, lol Sure, I'll share it. HP tuners is the software I'm running. I'm using a 3bar enhanced OS. I plan on taking it back to Ryan so we can finish up the street tune after the tranny is done. I used to work at a transmission shop a few years back and my ex boss is going to help me build it. That blew me away that he offered the bench space.

Ha, ha. I think that's the second time you've said that. lol

Take a look at Nord-lock lock washers. We use those at my work (industrial) and they never loosen. They are a bit expensive but very reliable. I also use them on header bolts and have never had any issues with them. http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/

Thanks EastTnZ Here is a short video of Ryan tuning it on the Dyno. The dyno is an Eddy current dyno and he was load tuning it. I think that's why it has such a loud whine to it. We made 544 hp and then it dropped off rapidly when the tranny started to slip. I'll upload more videos later when we get the tranny situation figured out and go play.

I'm in Topeka, KS. We don't have any type of vehicle inspections unless you buy a car from out of state. Even then all they do is check VIN's. I'm sure I'll probably eventually get pulled over and get a fix-it ticket but I'll wait till that happens to put a bullet muffler on it. For some reason I like loud obnoxious vehicles. lol My truck is a 97 powerstroke diesel. I get mean looks in the fast food drive thru.

Thanks matt, I've been following your build as well. It will be interesting to see how the sheet metal intake comes out.

The exhaust isn't as loud as I thought it would be just cruising around. It's alot louder on the dyno though making wot pulls. Sounds great with the wistle of the turbo.

OK fellas, maybe some pics will calm this thread down. Here ya go! I saw this done on a LS1 swapped miata. Works great for rotating the thermostat housing down. Drilled and tapped a 3/8 NPT hole in the timing cover for the oil return fitting. The fitting is a 90* 3/8 NPT to -10 AN We had no room for the tranny cooler so it was relocated to the passengers wheel well. It should still get good airflow while moving but I might add a little fan later. Hidden Snow meth kit and Kenny Bell boost-a-pump. Battery relocation Finished kit Downpipe Catchcan water lines going to turbo from heater core ports on the water pump. Here is a link to a short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23vNetqwpSY

Ryan put in a couple safeties in the tune but your right Sunny, the holly setup is where it's at. Every single aspect of the engine can be controlled. They are quite an amazing fuel injection setup.

91 octane is the best we have here in Topeka. Also running a Snow meth kit.

Will do sir. Still on the 200 with stock half shafts. Not sure why they didn't break on the Dyno. Lol