Challenger Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Well, basically youd have to have known me for atleast the last 8 years or so to understand why this is such a big step... I bought this car some 10 years ago when I was 11, we (my mom and dad) drove it for a little while and did mostly safety fixes along with some rust removal. We had are ups and downs for a few years after that, it sat for awhile torn apart and then I got back into it probably early high school. Ended up painting it junior year and doing most of the interior that year. Following summer I worked on the suspension and then two summers ago I tore the engine out and started to swap in a turbo engine from my 81 ZX. Plans changed as it went in, ended up with EDIS, MS, a holset and some less then optimum wiring but it seems like everything will work as is. I learned a lot about wiring and will definitely be redoing it this year sometime. Last summer I was gone for an internship so I made an effort to work on it this school year. Got it to start within the last month or so and then yesterday, I got the wheels and tank in to where I could move it outside. Anyways, this is the first time that its been outside for a couple years, and the first time its moved outside on its own power in several years. Today I drove it further then it has ever been from my house in 8+ years probably which was a whole 300 yards or so. haha. Either way, it runs kind of crappy right now and Im working on getting it running before I graduate... from college. I was supposed to drive it in high school. haha Anyways, I graduate in a few weeks and will be moving to Seattle for work so hopefully this will be in good enough shape to get over there, it might take a miracle to drive it there but who knows, I have a couple months till I actually start work so I have a little room. Lastly, thank you hybridz for all the support and help. It has been priceless throughout the process and It would have taken 15 years without you guys. Haha. I am by no means done asking question, probably just the opposite. Thanks again! Edited April 25, 2012 by Challenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Congrats man! Car looks AMAZING! After many years it must feel great seeing it out of the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24OZ Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Congrats, it's a great feleling. You might notice a vacuum has now been left that will need filling by another z project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) Congrats man i know your pain cause i was trying to rewire my car around the same time as you. Gotta say the best 2+2 ive ever seen. Edited April 25, 2012 by Kali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Looks great Derek! Everything all up and running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
het976 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Congratulations....I have "watched" your progress here over the years. Having built my car back up from a rolling shell, I can share your excitement on sitting behind the wheel for the first time after years of hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Simply awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcrazy_one Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Keep up the good work, looks great. I have often thought about changing my Z to a grey like yours with the black accents. I can't get over how good those colors look together on cars. Bryce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Awesome family project. Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks guys! Its not "up and running" how Id like quite yet. Im fighting megasquirt and possibly EDIS... There seems to be a miss throughout the RPMs (ive really only revved it parked) At this point Im just trying to just get it running smoothly on low load conditions. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/106480-new-ms-install-running-rough/page__view__findpost__p__996068__fromsearch__1 Let me know if you have any input. I graduate May 13th and I would be so happy if I could drive this to school, I better get working! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Holy shnikeys, when did hell freeze over?!?! Man derek, you're making me feel bad. Now I really need to get off my ass and get my Z on the road. For those unaware, part of what's so awesome about this whole story is look at Derek's join date. Derek is among the few young'ins actually getting it done and doing it well. His car isn't over thought and he didn't get too deep in waters he couldn't manage. And best of all he asks intelligent questions and respects the answers given. Unlike many of the younger people that show up, stir the waters, then disappear into the void, he's stuck around and really proved himself. Mad props yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globerunner513 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Derek, AWESOME! I remember seeing it a few years ago, and it looks fantastic to see it all in one piece and in driving condition. Congratulations, not only on this accomplishment, but for College as well. You should be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil_S30 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Congrats man! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yep.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! Good news today. Friday and last night I went to drive the car and it was running really lean, popping and backfiring. Both times I just parked it and came back later to it running pretty good... BUT it is running pretty good and against my better judgement I was able to get get into boost a couple times... got up to 5 psi which is as far as I can tell, plenty to get me in trouble, it really felt like it was gonna take off. I cant imagine what it will be like tuned! I think it was at 11:1 when I hit 5psi and 30ish degrees advance. Im dont think the 30 is safe but I wont be driving it in boost more till its tuned (and I make sure it wont go much past 5psi) Anyways I took it further than its ever been away from the house, a whole 3.5 miles away!! Wooo! Also just got back from a photo shoot with my friend so I should have some more nice pictures of the car. Edited April 30, 2012 by Challenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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