gt40rick Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 here are a few runs down the 1/4 mi that my friend recorded... Just remember that I have only had the car running for 3 weeks when this was filmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrifeWolfe Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I love this car, it's exactly like the one I'm going to start building after this winter. Is it ok if I ask you for advice? I'm mainly concerned with getting an LS3 and trans into a reliable platform. I love the blue but I'm going to worry about looks after it all runs. Again, sweet car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesepocket Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Wow, I'm blown away by every detail of this build. Given every obstacle I've had to tackle doing a relatively mundane LS retrofit, I can't imagine how much time went into research, getting the wrong parts, and the manual labor. Indeed as a previous poster said, the bar has been raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Good to see local guys boing big things. VA Beach, then you must know the guys at Tidewater in Piquosen ( sp.). I was out there a few months back for work. I am here in Spring. I have a 70 240Z. I am looking really hard a a LS conversion now. I have 2 turbo L-series motors at the house and am thinking about doing a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Donovan_ Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Beautiful, I can not stop looking at that engine. I believe your intake is worth more than my car. I am pretty jealous atm. Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'm a little late to the love-fest... But let me say that A: I'm VERY impressed with the build quality of your project and B: I'm even more impressed with what that LS376 put down. That's actually the motor I would prefer to put into my Zcar as well... Those ITBs are seeeeeexy... Bravo man! Well done! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt40rick Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 StrifeWolfe, cheespocket, texis30O, _Donovan_ and Mikelly thanks for the nice complements... Building my Z was a labor of love. People who are mot into cars just don't get it... But we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 You have built a gourgous car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Your car is sexy, I'm sure you won't stop getting compliments anytime soon. Love the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 This car is awesome, by far the best S30 build I have ever seen. The pictures do not do this car justice at all. It is impressive to see in person. From the wheels to the engine, everything looks like it was put together by a professional and no short cuts were taken. Rick, Thanks for taking the time to show me your car and go over your build experiences with me. I hope that someday soon I can represent our Z community as good as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I like this beast, a Z with an ATTITUDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt40rick Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 sq_creations, BluDestiny, Alainburon and PLATA thanks... Alain, I enjoyed our visit, I can talk about cars and builds all day long, I hope that your wife didn't get too bored. If you ever want a second opinion about something related to your build just give me a call. See you at the Texas Mile in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi, How was your driveshaft connected to the r230? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt40rick Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 I purchased my aluminum drive shaft assembly from Shaftmasters (313.383.6347) for $378. It came with the correct yokes on both ends. Just tell them what transmission and differential you have and what the measurement is from the transmission output seal to the differential flange is and they will build you a complete custom drive shaft for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I purchased my aluminum drive shaft assembly from Shaftmasters (313.383.6347) for $378. It came with the correct yokes on both ends. Just tell them what transmission and differential you have and what the measurement is from the transmission output seal to the differential flange is and they will build you a complete custom drive shaft for your car. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Really sweet build. If I may ask, why go T56 over TKO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 143 in about a half mile? Very nice! What happened to 5th gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlest Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Great Build!!! Is it possible for you to show more pics of that second cross member you added to mount the LS3? I've just purchased an LS1 for my Z and am REALLY interested in how you tied that together. Thanks! Keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastTnZ Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) What was your speed in the standing mile?? We've gotta know that video left me hanging! 190? Edited March 26, 2013 by EastTnZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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