Z-Gad Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 New pics added to my photo album... Hopefully, the car will be running by the end of the week, so I can get a little seat time prior to SEZ!! If I do not run into any MAJOR issues, I still plan on having it there!! http://album.hybridz.org/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=7981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 WOW!!! Looks good Mike, can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73Turbo240z Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 very very nice... also looks immensly easier to work on that motor than if it were in a MK4 supra... i've had some back experiences wrenching on those when they're in there original cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Looking good. I don't think you have a big enough turbo though. I do like the rims alot. Are those regular zg flares or carbon fiber can't tell from the picture. Also are you going to keep it yellow or...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Standing by to help with startup...getting close now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I like this shot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadesOmega Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Wow awesome, Where'd you get that intercooler? It fits perfectly in there and its HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 It fits perfectly in there and its HUGE! That's what she said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 That's what she said LOL!!! If you are interested in an intercooler, you may wish to contact http://www.SpeedShopThagard.com for all of your turbo/intercooler needs. That is where mine was purchased. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 lol, did you just quote James Thagard and pointed him to his own shop? hahahahh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Nah, just laughin at what James said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkspeed Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Car looks awesome. Can't wait to see it run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 THAT TURBO IS HUGE THAT INTERCOOLER IS HUGE omg very nice work. :]] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 THAT TURBO IS HUGE THAT INTERCOOLER IS HUGE omg very nice work. :]] Haha, when I saw this, I thought: Turbo real BIG Intercooler real BIG Hes rich *****, hes a real big tyma! Anyway, back on topic, looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Thanks for the props, we are all giddy with anticipation. I have minor wiring remaining consisting of alternator and main ground wire, as well as final brake assembly (installing the line loc) and tieing in the gas pedal to the Supra throttle cable, prior to start up. Now that SEZ is postponed, I may take a few more days to double check wiring, etc. I will update as they come available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 BIG Thanks to Rick Bowers (Speeder) for coming out to my place again!! Today was the day that the 2JZ 240z came to life!! After topping off all the fluid levels, correcting all of my 'little' mistakes while preparing the car to start (forgetting to tighten all the braided fuel lines, plumbing the FPR backwards-DOH!!, wiring the Painless ignition switch incorrectly, etc), we adjusted the fuel pressure, turned the fuel pump off, cold cranked the engine until we had oil pressure, crossed our fingers, turned the fuel pump back on, turned the key and varoom!! The car fired up on the first try!! The engine has sat for nearly 2 years, so a little smoking occured as the car warmed up but the longer it ran, the less smoke we had. Much of it was fuel mixture and rings needing to reseat after the long hiatus. It sounded amazing and Rick and I were jumping around like little kids when it first fired Anyway, I will have to chase some wiring issues as the lights, turn signals. and various electrical gauges are not working properly. I'll start w/ those gremlins tomorrow, but today was all about the car running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 congrats mike! cant wait to hear/see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Great news Mike.... I can't wait to feel that same feeling. There is nothing like it when you hear the motor you worked so hard on fire up for the first time. Again, great job!! j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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