nathaninwa Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Had to mill the water pump 1/4 inch for thickness of the motor plate and got all the accesorys on. Balancer will get installed tonight and rather than starting headers I need to locate the turbo first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks for keeping us updated-I'm hoping to copy you in a couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm excited for this year and this portion of the build to get tidied up Got some small items to get done this week and I know I keep saying it, but looks like headers are this weekend I need to actually weld the motor mounts in to bolt the plates in place, then mock up some hot pipes to locate the collectors. Then it's header time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Got a good start on the headers. Passenger is just about welded and the drivers side is half done and is a mirror image. Have good plug access and spark plug wire clearance. Only number 3/4 are tricky to get on but a little twist and push and they pop on. Nice thing about not having any side motor mounts is from underneath the whole area is wide open and plug access is even better Edited February 14, 2016 by nathaninwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I need to rework the collectors a little to slip on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastTnZ Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Those headers look AWESOME so far!!! Love it! And yeah I bet those couple of plugs will be a pain to swap! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 So my buddies and I are tweekin YouTube and run across the Crusty Nova and his kids maibu. Both some serious drag cars. When my friends noticed they are running water/air intercoolers in the intake. They teased me a bit about it but that got me thinking. I was already installing a water/air setup and did some searching on eBay and found a core that will fit my intake perfect. What's your guys thoughts on cutting my intake top off and making an Intercooler sammich? Core is 18x10x3.5. Lingenfelter sells a similiar setup with a 15x7x3.5 that there cooling a 1000hp with. It's intriguing to me and moves some weight back on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I don't think you can ever go wrong with an air to water intercooler for boost. If it's in the intake manifold itself it might help to extend the time it takes for the manifold to heat soak as well. Ford has been running them in the FI mustangs with good success for quite a while now, I'd do it. Edited February 20, 2016 by 1969honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm just about convinced to go the intake route at this point Here's what I got done tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 All done but the waste gate screamer plumbing. I'll do that after the radiator is final fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Beautiful work.... You may think of heat shielding your brake reservoirs to prevent boil over although not sure that would be an issue unless your road racing... Just a thought. Your work is very inspiring and your attention to detail is spot on. I wish I had that kind of discipline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the props. I really enjoy building stuff!! I do have an alum heat sheild that is cermic coated with some Dei reflective material in it from the last setup. Still fits good. The new exhaust is getting ceramic coated too and in the areas that needed I'll header wrap as well. The battery side needed the same thing too. I tried without but started melting it! Edited February 21, 2016 by nathaninwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetrat18201 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Man this car is great. I hope to see it at some of the events this year. Maybe we'll get to run at one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 My plan is to be at Nissanfest and import face off. There is a local 1/8th mile here in elma I'll be at religiously every other weekend I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Got my tranny upgraded now, billet input and billet direct drum. This makes it a Jakes stage 3 rebuild good for 1000whp Got it all married yesterday and reinstalled. Feels good knowing the parts I'm putting back on are on for final! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Well, I'm happy with the race weight. I think I can shed 40lbs before the season starts. This is full 10 point cage, 4l80e, billet converter, s480, twin fuel systems and a 9 inch OMG with a water Intercooler with icebox This is with me in it. Car is right at 2550 Edited March 6, 2016 by nathaninwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Working on getting the hood to fit today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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