BrandenZ Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Very nice, steady progress! I installed my FPR in a similar spot to your sump. You probably already know this, but you can swap the fuel rails with very little effort and place the inlet over on the passenger side instead. Having a set of Hawks headers myself, they're probably overkill for my current NA application, and they definitely made running dual exhaust fairly challenging, but I love 'em anyway. They look outstanding, sound outstanding, and future proof the car for any extra goodies I decide to add. That said, getting them in is quite the challenge. If you decide to go with them, also make sure to fully loosen your steering rack, and place the rod in-between the two primaries before tightening down the rack or drivers side header. PS -- I'm soooo jealous of your remote transmission bleeder, which I neglected to even consider until I had the motor and tranny bolted down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 BrandenZ, are you happy with how far down the Hawk headers hang. Some of the pictures I have seen looks like they hang down lower then I want. That is the only reason I am thinking of making my own. I want the maximum road clearance as possible. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Just wondering, what diff and CV axles are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 On 9/29/2017 at 10:39 AM, mrk3cobra said: BrandenZ, are you happy with how far down the Hawk headers hang. Some of the pictures I have seen looks like they hang down lower then I want. That is the only reason I am thinking of making my own. I want the maximum road clearance as possible. Pete Hey Pete, you pretty much nailed my only complaint with them. The collectors are the lowest point on the car, and if you plan to spend a lot of time on the street, you'll definitely have to be extra careful. In my case, my Z sees mostly autox / track duty, and usually I trailer it. That said, I just got back from a 500-mile trip up to Deals Gap to Asheville and back home and had 0 issues on any of the surface streets or entryways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 LS2 finally going in the 240Z for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 "Just wondering, what diff and CV axles are you using? " The differential is an R200 that was in the 240Z when I purchased the Z. I installed Wolf Racing CV axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Ls2 with Hoke performance kit installed in the 240Z last night. Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Amazing. The car is coming along great. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 The only problem I had was the oil pan rested on the Ubolt bracket on the steering rack. I think I will trim some of the bracket and add a washer on top of the motor mount to raise the LS2 by 1/8". I think it will clear, or I can do what Austin suggest and remove the Ubolt and bracket and run without it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 If I remember right, that UBolt is necessary for rack stability. Just my .02. Progress looks great and car is coming along nicely. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yup have to keep U bolt. Washer time Having the engine low is one thing too low can lead to other issues. Nice job. Clean build! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That's odd. I had no such U-bolt clearance issues. In fact, due to steering rod placement adjustments that I needed to make with the Hawks headers, I actually had to loosen and move it with the motor installed. Did you use both sets of washers included in the Hoke kit? If so, I'd probably just add a 2nd set to both sides. Bonus: that'll get your exhaust a bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 I received 4 washers, I used one on the bottom and one on the top of each mount. I know when I received the cross member from Austin he said that it was from a 280Z, I guess there could be a slight difference that could cause the issue. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Maybe so. I received the same and also installed one on the top mount and one on the bottom on both sides. Well, the install looks fantastic aside from that one blip! An extra washer or two on both sides should do the trick. BTW -- Is that an underdrive pulley on the crank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 "BTW -- Is that an underdrive pulley on the crank? " Yes the pulley is a 25% underdrive pulley from Summit racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I should've done the same while it was out of the car. I'm not running AC or PS and wouldn't have noticed a thing aside from extra HP! Did you swap out the cam too? Do you plan to have it dyno tuned once it's road ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Maybe you can move the u-bolt clamp to the far passenger side and sneak it in. Perhaps on the outside of the bushing. Or.... Maybe make a wider flatter u-bolt with some 14ga or something. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Finished the T56 install. Wiring harness should be arriving this week. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 LS2 Computer installed. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Looking great... I wish I was even CLOSE to that point with mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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