PerformanceVH Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hey fella's, I'd like to introduce myself and my project. I am transforming my 1990 Nissan 300ZX N/A from completely stock to a VH45 monster. I plan on having this car my model car for the custom VH parts I am selling. Custom parts that I have already designed are: intake flanges, engine mounts, and throttle body plates. I am still working on the oil pan flange as well as the custom intake manifold and transmission adapter plate. I also have some other odd's-n-ends on my website. Engine: '91 VH45DE rebuilt to stock specs PerformanceVH Z32 Engine Mount Kit PerformanceVH Intake Manifold Custom Top Feed Fuel Rail 36# (370cc) Bosch Injectors PerformanceVH Rear Sump Oil Pan Custom Headers Trans: '90 Z32 N/A 5-Speed Chromoly Lightweight Flywheel Short-Throw Shifter Brakes: SRT-8 Front Brembo Calipers SRT-8 Steel Braided Hoses 370Z Nismo Front Rotors 370Z Nismo Rear Rotors N/A Front Calipers adapted to Rear Suspension: Urethane Bushings Powertrix SS Coilovers Powertrix Adjustable Arm Kit Exterior: Wingswest Front Urethane Bumper TBO Sideskirts TwinZ Type II Rear Bumper TwinZ Roof Spoiler Winfactory CSL-R Spoiler Night Garage Style Rear Fender Flares Wheels: Varrstoen 2.2.1. Matte Black Front: 18x9.5 Rear: 18x10.5 That's just a small parts list off the top of my head. Here are some pictures of my progress so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Removed the rear subframe today, getting ready for a complete overhaul. Ordering the energy suspension master kit, saving up for Powertrix's lovely N/A rear arms kit. Take the diff. cover off and take some measurements. Stitch weld the subframe, powder coat, and throw her back in... eventually! Swapping out the N/A diff for a Q45, along with the axles, and hubs. I'm pretty sure I'll have to use a Z32 TT driveshaft. TwinZ Type II Bumper Test Fit! I also disassembled my SRT-8 front brembo calipers so they can get powder coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeauty84ZX Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Awesome! A VH powered Z32 is something i'd like to own one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks mate, you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Test fit the front wheels with the brake calipers bolted up. I have to space the wheel out 5mm to get the spokes to clear the caliper. Still will be able to keep the stock fenders without modification or camber. Just a slightly narrower tire. I'll get some Nismo wheel studs then. Next I'm going to start disassembling the rear subframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 So sad. Not only does this "other V8" section get very little traffic, but Z32 stuff doesn't get much attention either! I'm sure 90% of us think this project is awesome, so don't feel like we don't love what you're doing!!! Keep the updates rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thank's mate, I think there should be a Nissan engine section for "pure bred" Z's lol not just "others" It doesn't bother me any though, no worries, more updates to come! Right now I'm knee deep in refurbishing the rear subframe assembly, Swapping in a 97 Q45 rear diff (3.69) All new suspension arms, poly bushings replacing every piece of rubber. Also moving my front calipers to the rear to clamp down on some 370z Nismo rotors. More pictures soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Update! Got all the rubber bushings pushed out of the spindles, rear sub frame, and the arms I'm going to be reusing. Sending everything out to be powdercoated this week. Got some misc brackets back from powdercoating as well. Once I have everything back I can get the front and rear suspension back together. Then off to my buddies bodyshop to finish shaving the engine bay and paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Got some stuff in the mail today. Rear fender flares from zshop.ca. I'm so excited about this! The last thing I need to get is the wingswest urethane front bumper, and then I have everything for the exterior. Crappy cell pictures, Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well this weekend I was able to get the passenger side wheel well refinished and undercoated, also made some progress with the engine bay. Removing paint, and rust. Got all the rust removed and surfaces treated. Just have to remove a little more paint on the firewall and the engine bay will be ready for paint! It's such a tedious process! I can't wait until the body work is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Cool project, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Got the subframes back from powder coat yesterday! Working on throwing everything back on. I also got the oil pan flanges from my waterjet guy! Perrrfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 That is a great beast , keep the post alive, my V8 maniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven12 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Following this build Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks guys! Got more progress made this weekend. Engine bay is 99% complete. Just need to finish the lower radiator support. Got the driver side wheel well treated and painted. Used a can of Eastwood internal frame coating on the passenger side frame rail, have to re-weld the frame rail since the rust has been treated. Got the solid rear bushings installed on the subframe, and installed the diff. More pictures soon! Got my WW urethane bumper in today! So excited to get home and unwrap it! The Z is soon ready to be hauled off to the bodyshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Updates: Solid diff. bushings installed Y33 w/ Z32 yoke diff. installed Godspeed Suspension Arms Stillen Sway Bar Every bushing replaced ES. Bushings New lower ball joints Got my Wings West Urethane bumper in today. Just waiting on the TwinZ roof spoiler, then I will have all the exterior pieces. Next, bolt the suspension back on, sit the engine in, mock up the rear sump oil pan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I was able to install the subframe assembly tonight... It's a lot easier coming down than going up! Starting to wrap things up in the rear... suspension wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 I installed the mock up block in the car again to get measurements for the oil pan. I was able to keep a quart capacity of 5.5 without dropping below the sub-frame, and leaving plenty of space for exhaust. I got everything drawn up last night and ready for production! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Sorry, moved those pictures... Here are the updated links Quick update: Wheel spacers came in today for the rear. Well, I finally got the flat patterns in for the oil pan! No time to waste! Start welding! ---------------------------------------------------------- Made some more progress on the pan tonight. Edited April 3, 2013 by PerformanceVH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 More welding progress tonight. All I have to do is bolt the flange down and weld around the perimeter of the flange. Weld the tops on the wings. My best bead laid I've come a long way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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