Six_Shooter Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 An update: I got a Momo wheel and adapter with a parts car a few months ago, the wheel was pretty trashed, and too small in diameter for my like anyway, but the adapter was worth keeping, so I decided to find a different Momo wheel, and found a shift knob from the same guy. I paid too much for them, but they feel nice while driving. I swapped my steering wheel and shift knob for Momo items: Stock wheel: Momo wheel: Momo shift knob: Both together: The wheel that came with my parts car, I really wish it was in better shape, and slightly larger in diameter: I swapped in some 260Z belts as well. I did have to make a hybrid of the 260Z and the 240Z belts to fit them to the car without any cutting or welding. I swapped the lower retractor mechanism from the 240 belt in place of the 260 retractor. I had to disassemble the mechanisms, down to the basic components, and then wind the new belt on to the mechanisms. 260Z belt on left, hybrid on right. Close up of the lower brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 I've had a boost control problem for a little bit.... again.... arg! So I decided to install the additional wastegate springs a little more elegantly. I bought a package of new springs and made an additional arm to mount to the wastegate lever. Original install, I started removing them before I took the picture: Arm: Test fitting: I decided that since two springs came in a package, that installing one spring just wouldn't be enough, so cut a little more metal, drill a couple more holes... I <3 b00st: So far, it's working better. I hit a solid 15 PSIG, which is what the ECM is programmed to control the boost at. I haven't held it there for long, but will test more probably tomorrow, to make sure that it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Took these earlier tonight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Looking good. Do you have full pics of your IC plumbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Looking good. Do you have full pics of your IC plumbing? There are a number of pictures on the previous page of my IC tubing and routing, was there something specific you wanted to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well, the I6 era for this car ended last night. I've had a slight issue the last couple of weeks that when I would hit high boost and high RPM, it would seem like the ignition signal would go all wonky and act like I hit a fuel cut limiter. Tried changing a few things, lowered the boost level, as a temporary solution. Changed another part last night, to try and solve the issue, went for a short drive to a local hang out spot, problem not solved, when I went to leave the engine turned about half a turn, stopped, then turned over normally, and started to run, only it ran like the fuel rail was heat soaked, but looking at the AFRs they were fine, then a cloud rolled past my window... Awww man... It was white, and when I revved it a couple times water or coolant came out of the exhaust and landed on the asphalt. Well that solves the mystery, headgasket. So I dropped the car off at home, and went for a lap in my friend's car, came home, and pulled the plugs. #6 was wet, the rest were perfect. Oh well, time for a new engine. So I'll be selling off all of my I6 parts, anyone interested? That includes the turbo cam cover and turbo exhaust manifold, modified intake manifold, which is smoothed and modified for 14mm O-ring injectors, including the fuel rail. Now I just need to decide to do the big build up, since I start college tomorrow, or just put one of my V6s together and get one of them in for next year, if I can find a way to afford to drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Do a VQ35.. F this turbo nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Do a VQ35.. F this turbo nonsense. ROFL... Even if I did a VQ35, there would be a minimum of 1 turbo installed along with it. I love the ability of turbo engines to make large power and still sip the fuel when not in boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 ROFL... Even if I did a VQ35, there would be a minimum of 1 turbo installed along with it. I love the ability of turbo engines to make large power and still sip the fuel when not in boost. Im so over the turbo thing at this point man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Im so over the turbo thing at this point man. I'm not, and I've had/built several turbo vehicles, love every minute of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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