Turbo Meister Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Wow, glad you are okay. The Z looks like it will be better than ever! Thanks Bart...yes, I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 That paint looks nice, and it seemed to get done quickly despite it being done as fill-in work. Mind PMing me the location or a website for the shop? I'll be needing paint eventually and I'm in the LA area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Don't evaluate the time between primer and paint as realistic. I'm just now recently posting pics that were taken some time ago. The Z was in paint jail for 9 months before I got it back. Tom is backed up with paint jobs and won't do anything for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Ah, that makes more sense. I'd still take that tradeoff if it came at a very good price. Not sure if you mind sharing what he charged or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 The Z is at home but needs everything to be re-assembled. Big 12" drilled and vented Wilwood 4-piston front brakes have been installed. It was a close fit but with custom off-set spacers the 15" Weld Drag-Light wheels fit. The pic also shows the Techno-Toy-Tuning Tension Control Rod. This rod is much stronger than the stock Datsun unit and eases caster adjustment. The 9" Ford differential received 11 1/4" Strange 4-piston disc brakes. The 9" is a Currie "Plus" unit with 31 spline axles and 5/8" wheel studs. The gears are 3.50's with a Strange spool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Two Aeromotive A 1000, #11101, fuel pumps have their AN-10 outlet fuel lines joined by a Y to a single AN-10 fuel line. This line connects to an Aeromotive A 2000, #13202, Bypass Fuel Pressure Regulator. An Aeromotive,#15107, One-Way AN-10 check valve prevents reverse fuel flow through the inactive fuel pump when only one pump is running for street driving. However, both pumps are activated during racing. Two Aeromotive, #12304, 100 Micron fuel filters are plumbed between the fuel cell and the pumps. The pics also show the Hal coilover shocks and 150 lbs. springs. The 9" Ford has been painted Rustoleum satin black with a brush. Brush streak marks add Character..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have been working on rewiring the Z and preparing the engine compartment for engine installation. The first pic shows the Motorsports Auto type 3 air-dam with fog lights, which I wired to act as turn signals. The other pics show the Design Engineering Inc, #010399, heat screen with adhesive backing that can withstand 1200 F direct heat. The heat screen was applied to the areas where there was minimal header and down-pipe clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 It never ceases to amaze me how much of a unibody S30 can be cut away without affecting it structurally! Your car is awesome-maybe better than before. Makes me wanna go run my car into some pea gravel and a safety net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 It never ceases to amaze me how much of a unibody S30 can be cut away without affecting it structurally! Your car is awesome-maybe better than before. Makes me wanna go run my car into some pea gravel and a safety net! Well....I'm cautiously optimistic that the body will be structurally sound! We will find out at the next race. HaHa...pea gravel and a safety net are an expensive modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Engine and transmission is going in. Despite the modified cross-member, the Milodon Drag Race oil pan, #31145, would not clear. The pan comes with a windage tray and double trap doors. The tapered sump measures 6" in front and 7 5/8" in rear. I removed the interference portion of the pan at the front to allow cross-member clearance. Mack, then expertly welded a piece of metal to the pan to seal the front end. This modification provided the necessary clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 The block is a 4.125 bore Motown ll. The rotating assembly is a Speed-O-Motive crankshaft kit consisting of: 3.75" stroke 4340 crankshaft, H-beam 6.00" Eagle rods, and 8.8 compression JE ...2618 forged pistons. The Edelbrock Victor jr. cylinder heads contain: 2.08" intake and 1.60" exhaust valves, 1.55" double valve springs, and Competition Cams Magnum 1.5 roller rocker arms. The Chet Herbert solid roller cam has the following specifications: Intake duration is 242 @.050 and .580" lift, Exhaust duration is 248 @ .050 and .600" lift, Lobe separation angle is 114 degrees, and installed centerline is 110 degrees ( 4 advanced ), Valve lash is .018 intake and .020 exhaust. The Edelbrock Victor jr. intake manifold has had the thermostat housing removed and two AN-16 bungs were welded in place to route coolant to the radiator via stainless steel braided hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 The carburetor is a Pro-Form 750 double pumper with Pro-Series, dual needle and seat, float bowls. CSU handled all the "blow through" modifications and installed Boost Referenced Power Valves in both metering blocks. The following MSD components provide ignition: Billet distributor, #85551, 6-BTM ignition box, #6462, and Blaster coil-2, #8203 The electric water pump is a Meziere, #WP 301 S, 55 gph unit and the one-wire alternator is rated at 140 amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 The turbos, with Evolution Turbonetics waste-gates, have been attached to the headers and to the air-to-water inter-cooler. The 3 1/2" inter-cooler outlet is now connected to the Extreme Velocity carburetor hat. A Greddy blow-off-valve vents pressurized air when the throttle slams shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Here is the installed CBR Performance radiator and Earl's Transmission cooler. I made the front panels, on both sides of the radiator, through which the turbo intakes are protruding. It appears Rustoleum's Automotive Enamel #252459 Cherry Red spray can paint, on the side panels, is a good match to the Z's body paint. These pics show the other side of the turbo air intake tubes. And, how the Spal fan and intake manifold coolant hoses are attached to the radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 These pics show the Quick Time Pro Hoosier street tires and also the Dynomax, #24222 Race Bullet Mufflers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I designed and Mack fabricated this electric water-pump and 6 gallon ice-water combination tank for the air to water inter-cooler. A kitchen sink stainless steel screen strainer blocks the larger ice particles from entering the 25 gpm Meziere pump. The tank fits securely and snugly between the Z's wheel tubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 The interior shows stock 240 Z seats and G-Force racing harness. The B&M shifter housing was recessed into the transmission tunnel. The gauges and electrical switches were installed into a custom dash panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Woohoo! Glad to see it back and looking better than ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Woohoo! Glad to see it back and looking better than ever Thank You... also hope it runs as well or better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 The Z has been repaired and is ready for action. Since changes have been made, some tuning will be required. Start-Up https://youtu.be/EoDj0McCyQs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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