Thought this would be funny.. Count down to SEZ for Ole Blue Z and Houston Z guys!

[Guest ON3GO]

Im gonna start a count down for the SEZ for us Z guys here in houston.

if ya didnt know, me and my buddie J (73Turbo240Z on here) are trying to get our Z's done in time for this event, which we plan on driving there in our Z's.

 

My Z hasnt ran in about 6 months or so, engine had more problems due to shitty machine shop work on the rebuild, since then it went into Ed's house to get painted (he is also a member on here). He has been working hard and getting his end of the deal done in time, and doing great work at the same time.

SO heres the TODO list.

 

Get Engine put together, its all apart .

Get all parts needed powdercoated and then installed.

Paint engine, finish detaling it.

Order all the -AN fittings and Lines, Fuel Filters, etc for the fuel system.

Order struts, wheel bearings, front pads, rotors, rear shoes.

Get the car back from paint...

Put engine in after i put the clutch and flywheel in and tranny.

Route the fuel lines and make all that work and work safely at the same time!!

Cut out the rear hatch floor, weld in steel, cut again for the fuel cell, get all that done some how.

Start wiring up the standalone ems, fuse box that ill make from whatever, and etc wiring.

install all gauges and etc.

buy and install carpet and install all the carpet.

make the sparco seat bracket, and get the passenger seat in.

install the struts, springs, bumpstops, brakes and etc.

undercoat the inner fender wells.

finish whatever is needed in the engine bay... i dunno what but im sure alot!

Start making the exhaust, gonna be such a pain!

Get the LM1 installed.

try starting the car!... big TRY!

 

man im forgetting a ton but thats okay, i dont want to know all of it right now.

Im getting very stressed about all this, as all i have is weekends to work on my Z.

 

Spec Stage 4 clutch and Lightweight flywheel is on the way, along with a nissan comp headgasket from my GREAT buddie Juan V8dats on here.

man its gonna be realllllllllllll close, i so hope i get this done.

 

Im getting there one way or the other!

 

44 more days to go till i have to leave so its on like donkey kong!

 

mike

[Here comes trouble]

Gee Mike, I am disappointed.. I thought you would take my advice and hitch hike.

[Guest ON3GO]

might have to if its not done..

 

mike

[Nismo280zEd]

lol that's one hell of a break in journey ya got planned Mike. Wish I could come man.. too bad for that pesky thing called education lol.

-Ed

[buZy]

You can do it mike! Sounds like a blast! ..Giver'

[Guest ON3GO]

ya i know ed.. really wish you come come, i still say take off, Z's are cooler then school!

but i think i know how many and what fittings i need so ill order that tomorrow, along with the fuel filters and mounting tabs.

also start looking for a good deal on struts.

wheel bearings and brake parts will be ordered tomorrow.

metal for the fuel cell will be bought once the car is in my hands and i can see whats needed.

 

Ed! need ya to help me find some cheap (as in money) black carpet.

next weekend ill have all the parts done from powdercoating from Dead Roman!

i gotta start looking for exhaust piping, want to do stainless steel but i dunno if ill have the time as i gotta find a welder thats up for that task.

plus i gotta find the Y pipe and etc for the design im going for with the Ferrari Tips i have.

then my worse part about the car... wiring!!

 

mike

[Confused]

Wow. I really hope you get all of that stuff done. Good luck on making it there.

 

-Jon

[wpnmkr]

Mike! Will you hurryup a little? For cripes sake!

[Nismo280zEd]

lol don't forget you need new door seals. You want me to go ahead and take the fuel lines off the car then? Would make painting the engine bay a lil easier on me.

-Ed

[Guest ON3GO]

ya do that if you want ed. would save some time.

plus look alot cleaner.

 

mike

[Sparky]

Mike,

 

You have the Sparco Sprint right? bracket is super easy and should only take you ten minutes to make, I can send you a picture of my setup if you need it.

[Guest ON3GO]

please do sparky, i would like to see your design VS mine..

 

thanks man!

 

mike

[Guest 73Turbo240z]

Heres my list:

- Install 78' EFI gas tank, fuel gauge (yours still handy mike?), and fuel lines

- Acquire and install any flavor of 255lph high flow fuel pump, and plumb it

- Acquire and install aeromotive AFPR and plumb it

- Install new front bearings, knuckles, ball joints, tie rods, rotors, calipers, pads, and braided stainless lines

- Finish assembling L28 accessories, including acquiring a alternator, and figuring out the bracketing.

- Install AZ car radiator, Isuzu NPR, copy plumbing, and find rest of coolant setup for L28et.

- Get holset exhaust housing to and from shop for ceramic coating.

- Finish installing ES master bushing kit

- Finish installing eibach pro-kit, tokicos, and ST sways

- Acquire and install new rear pads, drums, and bearings.

- Wire up MSnS or stock 83' ZXT ems so it can drive

- Quadruple check the cars major sealing points to ensure i don't gas myself to death on the trip to SEZ

 

Aside from that, help mike finish his car... my driveways gonna be choc' full of Z's here pretty soon.

[Guest ON3GO]

gonna be fun thats for sure J!

 

mike

[Nismo280zEd]

I think my Z is already feeling left out.

It keeps breaking on me everytime I think about taking a trip.

 

-Ed

[Guest ON3GO]

I think my Z is already feeling left out.

It keeps breaking on me everytime I think about taking a trip.

 

-Ed

 

told ya you need to come,

 

mike

[Thumper]

I guess i'll add my to do list. Tommorrow I should knock a few out hopefully.

 

- Finish porting the turbo and downpipe

- Build a downpipe

- Install fuel cell, fuel lines, and fuel pump

- Install msd igntion, stock efi, and radio

- Weld up the intake manifold holes from emission crap

- Finish putting engine together mostly intake and exhaust manifold

- Put on fidanza flywheel with clutch

- Install engine with new engine mounts

- Buy and install bov and intercooler

- Install all the piping and bov

- Install 280zx front brakes and redo rear drums

- Hope that the hydraulic lifters in the head all hold pressure

- Sell 3.9 diff and install 3.36 diff

- Recharge a/c system

- Hope the a/c system holds a charge

- Register, Inspect, and get insurance on car

- And drive and then repeat intill car is deamed half-way reliable:twak:

- Paint the car without any runs or orange peel:twisted:

- Drive to SEZ without broken car parts

[Guest ON3GO]

Ted, the 3.9... is it LSD? and in good shape?

 

and i guess your gonna caravan with me and J and whoever else goes?

 

mike

[Thumper]

Nah the 3.9 is an open diff. It is in great shape though no slop at all. Sounds good on the caravan. What day are you guys thinking about heading out?

[Guest ON3GO]

i wanna head out the 8th.. but maybe the 7th would be smart.

the thing really starts the 10th with a meeting and etc.

 

mike