PerformanceVH Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 The engine bay is now in paint... back on with the suspension! Body work is next! Got everything in for the coil pack upgrade, now I just need to wire them into the harness... no more PTU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Looking good . I see a lot of labor hrs and $$$ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 A little more progress with the intake manifold. Smoothed out the runners. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Found some ignition coil packs from a VW that actually fit under the coil pack covers. They also don't need the adapter plates. They are more expensive though since I need to import them. Not sure what will end up being more affordable in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Found some ignition coil packs from a VW that actually fit under the coil pack covers. They also don't need the adapter plates. They are more expensive though since I need to import them. Not sure what will end up being more affordable in the end. I'd highly rec that you stay far away from VW ign. coils . I've replaced way too many of them at our shop , they're junk . Nissan coils are pretty good except for Maxima ( late 90s and early 2000s ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeauty84ZX Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Found some ignition coil packs from a VW that actually fit under the coil pack covers. They also don't need the adapter plates. They are more expensive though since I need to import them. Not sure what will end up being more affordable in the end. Whats wrong with running the VH coils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 The all the VH coils have +/- 20 years of wear on them. This makes for a less powerful spark. They only put out 21kV to begin with. The Audi/VW coils put out 30kV from what I've researched. I have a friend who is putting down over 400 awhp in is S4 using the same coils. He's had no issues thus far. I was reading up and VW has a recall out for some of their coils. I'm thinking they know there was an issue and got it fixed with the newer ignition coils. I'm going to take a look at some other coils as well, like 350z ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I would stay with Japanese coils , most are very good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 I had a torque plate for the VH45DE made. Although it doesn't pertain to this build just yet... I thought you all would enjoy some machined metal goodness It is also available for rent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Made some progress on the Z this weekend. Got the fenders and hood in place. All the gaps are perfect and square. Passenger side fender it in primer... installed the hood pins, anad repaired all the dings in the hood. Started fitting the side skirts. Hopefully the front end will get done this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 So she is still at the body shop. Here's a little preview of what I've been working on lately... Intake manifold for a Nissan Titan VK56DE... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Neat. Where did you get your tubing from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 It's intercooler piping .0787" wall Got the passenger side flange all welded up last night. Note to self... don't drink coffee while TIG welding lol caffeine makes ya hands shakey! Got the upper flange welded as well. Then machined the runner mouths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'm totally digging the intake build man! I'm planning on building an intake for my Mustang sometime soon, and love to see the ideas come together on serious homemade stuff like this. Thanks for posting pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks man! Here's some updated pictures from the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Here's some progress from tonight... made the angled throttle body neck from a flat piece of aluminum. All welded up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Got the Nissan Titan intake manifold finished... Just waiting to be installed Here's some updates on the VH45DETT Japspeed intake manifold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Some more progress pics: Beads are getting nicer and nicer. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! It's starting to pay off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just about there. To Do List: Weld Injector Bungs Fuel Rail Mounting Throttle Cable Mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 All done! Shipping out on Friday! I'll put some more pictures up once Japspeed installs it, and gets some dyno numbers! So excited. Rumor has it that they will be going with a polished finish on the manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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