Z-Gad 16 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 After my built engine let go last year, I threatened to part the car out and go back to the 2JZ...well I decided to stay with the LS platform and give it a little more time. I scavenged what I could from my destroyed built motor (ARP studs, rockers, PAC 1519 springs, melling oil pump, and metal head gaskets). I picked up a junkyard 6.0 from an 05 Yukon that had an engine fire. I pulled the heads off to have them cleaned and valves reseated. The bottom end looked clean, so I didn't touch it. I reused the metal head gaskets and sprayed them with copper spray, installed the 317 heads with the PAC springs and trunioned rockers and reused my head studs. I did install a Speed Inc TU1.5 cam, but left stock lifters and pushrods. After chasing gremlins all summer, I finally found a group of ground wires that I had overlooked and stumbled upon last week. So after connecting them, I went to the track last weekend to see how it ran... It was a cold day, and traction just wasn't there, but I just wanted it to finally run a clean pass... I made 4 passes, the best being 9.3 @ 152, the worst pass 9.9 @ 151 shown here at 8:20 in the video take there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuclWJ24odk Overall, pretty happy with the ole junkyard engine. You can see a little bit of smoke from the left rear tire rubbing, and I threw the alternator belt on the last pass, so I suppose it is time for a billet tensioner. Track is closing for the winter, so I can make some adjustments over the winter and get back at it in the spring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nathaninwa 1 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Nice! Anymore details on the car? Build thread link? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewZed 85 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Never mind. Edited November 18, 2015 by NewZed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Here's the old build thread... Car has all same peripherals, only long block has changed... http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/113756-been-holding-out-on-you-guys/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dexter72 12 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hey Z-Gad, Your original 2jz video you put on youtube in 06, Inspired me to put a 2j in my Z... Thank You. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daz 0 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Very nice ! I wanted those hotpipes bad too but I made do with what I had. Hopefully my build turn out a good as yours. I'm using a LS 4.8. How much whp are you putting down ? Edited November 19, 2015 by Daz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Dexter - thanks, the 2JZ is an awesome platform...if only I could figure a way to have both, I would!! Daz - look forward to seeing your progress as well...as for HP numbers...mph/hp calculators put me at 785-ish rwhp based on 3100lb weight and 152 mph trap... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nathaninwa 1 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That mph is awesome! I'm doing an s480 on my ls3 setup right now. And I hear you about the 2j. I have a volvo 940 with an 815whp 2j. I told myself back then that the next project would have an LS, so hear I am! I glanced at your build thread, nice project Quote Link to post Share on other sites
malibud 0 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Damn that is scarey fast .. Nice work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUNNY Z 12 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 How much boost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I have some boost control issues... that's one of the things I have to address... With the dump closed and running full exhaust, the boost stays steady at 11psi With dump open, boost creeps until it reaches 20 psi...the boost creep is something I need to address. That's part of the reason it leaves so soft and comes on hard the second half of the track...It picked up 35 mph going from 116 mph at the 1/8 to 151 in the 1/4... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nathaninwa 1 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I see your on ms3. Which firmware you running? The latest 1.4.x code has a pretty legit boost control Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Meister 15 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Nice run! Good to see you back in action. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks all, I am running the latest firmware 1.4 I was recommended to go with the AMS1000, or a boost leash, but before I go out and spend more money on that, I'll explore the MS boost control. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nathaninwa 1 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That ams unit looks trick. I don't know you knowledge of the ms3 system, but I'd be willing to help you through data logs/discussion on setting up the boost control. I've been involved with megasquirts upgrades for quite some time and was involved with getting the current boost control where it is today. Both my 2j and LS project run on Pro and have helped tune my buddies 1j project and another friends turbo LS sand rail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'll have to take you up on that Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stony 13 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Holy crap dude I didn't realize you went Dark ;>...I'm currently working on getting a 5.3 truck motor in mine with a 80mm turbo!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Oben 3 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 People throw out "my car is fast" all the time, more are full of BS. Anyone who knows much about drag racing can say for sure that anything that runs in the 8s in the quarter is wicked stupid insane fast, very fast. Well done, very impressive. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JSM 17 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Nice as always Mike! Track closing for the Winter?! What's that all about?! I bet you miss FL now. This AM we finally had our first < 50 degree day! Curious why you went MS when you had the TEC3r already? Edited November 23, 2015 by JSM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-Gad 16 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks Richard nicely said... Jeff, I do miss being in Fl right now..,that's for sure... I chose to go with the Megasquirt as I needed to do a new harness anyway, and the end user software is pretty impressive. It has way more features than I could ever use. It's also nice to be able to bounce data and ideas off of another user that has a similar setup (Scottie) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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