Bob_H Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 So for years, I have heard how rare the FIA heads are - yet here appears one in the US on a vintage track car best I can see. I'm looking for more info on this car in particular and mods he's done to the engine in particular beyond just a FIA head. I can see a dry sump system/pump, custom crank pulley with a pickup next to it but a Mallory Unilite distributor. Here is where I found the info: http://www.wolfcreekracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29&Itemid=38 To steal some of the pics direct links from Wolk Creek Racing,(these all belong to that website): Go to the link above for all the pics. Some pretty trick parts up front. I'm looking for more info on this setup as well as any other specifics to this race car. As I understand, it is owned by Marty Handshy. All of the other FIA heads I have seen are overseas - this was the first I saw in the US. I'm sure there are more, but it was neat to see nonetheless. A closeup of the alternator/belts,(dry sump oil pump below the alternator): Some nice custom engineering/work on the engine bay. Also, nice shot showing the external water jacket: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 That is what she said.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIM73240Z Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 there is a couple of 510's here in the valley that have the 2.0l with the fia heads. scream. fun to watch those little guys hang with some big boys. jimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 A friend of a co-worker had one. I was probably 22 at the time. Tried real hard to buy it from him but I think he thought my Z was going to end up in a ditch and didn't want to sell it to me. Still have the car 17 years later... they are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 There is an intact complete works car in sf aswel... With fia head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 There is an intact complete works car in sf aswel... With fia head No. It's got an Oppama modified E31 head. You need to know what you're talking about before you blab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 There's a new never been installed in the box one here in Oregon. A friend is trying to buy it at the moment. The dry sump pic above looks similar to a friends EP car. They mounted the alternator high too. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 No. It's got an Oppama modified E31 head. So I'm interested in more details on that! All I know is Oppama is I believe the R&D facility for Nissan? What did they mod - any pics on the net,(as I couldn't find any)? You can't drop that info with out more info! And Cary - what is his "hoped for" price he might pay for a FIA head? Just curious of current market value since they are so few and far between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So I'm interested in more details on that! All I know is Oppama is I believe the R&D facility for Nissan? What did they mod - any pics on the net,(as I couldn't find any)? You can't drop that info with out more info! Nothing to do with the topic of this thread. It's another conversation entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 And Cary - what is his "hoped for" price he might pay for a FIA head? Just curious of current market value since they are so few and far between. I heard $2500 for the head as the price. But this is between friends and not necessarily a deal to the general public if that helps. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Cary, thanks- that does. If your friend is able to get it for that- I'd say that is an incredible deal and good for him if he can get it running and out in the public say in a vintage racer! Alan, I understand- although I started this thread and don't mind- but opening another Pandora's box is not always a good idea! Bobby Edited May 10, 2014 by Bob_H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnosez Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I got passed by Marty at The Glen in a drag race down the straight and I was pushing 300hp in my 240. Both he and that Z are extremely fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Good to hear that is a strong engine. His attention to detail in setup and other areas of the car show the thoroughness in which it was approached. That is what caught my eye almost more than the head itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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