Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Certainly a nice ride. Can't wait for the new videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dp351zcar Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Yes the car is cool but I would like to see more of Heather. I mean WoW I hardly noticed the bike in the pic's. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prelewd Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 You need to put a video out of only the Z car tearing it up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Glad to see you are working on THE INSPIRATION. (Which is what you should call it) BUT... I wish you would have gotten another car to put those bigass fenders on. I know you can support 2 kickass Z's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 All I'll add is unbelievable!Rock on -rockon- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Nice to hear you are getting it back together. Good luck and post pics anytime. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 What did your old setup do at the track? What do you expect this new setup to do? Thanks ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoknR6 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 everytime someone comes over i make them watch servin it up to see your z run. no one can ever believe it!! cant wait for it to be back on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack46 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 ?? I wondered what Darius240z's 'old' setup ran at the track. All I ever saw was a video of his on the street, and wondered what he expected his new setup to run. But, since I have your attention, I also wondered how much RWHP a CV conversion will take. I know you used them, and wonder what HP the stub axles, adapters, etc of CV conversion will take IYO. I have the 27 spline and one 280 halfshaft setup with an LT1, and I'm building a second with 300 halfshafts and a supercharged LT1. I have been told they won't take more than ~425 RWHP and wondered what you succeeded having the CV's take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I wondered what Darius240z's 'old' setup ran at the track. All I ever saw was a video of his on the street' date=' and wondered what he expected his new setup to run. But, since I have your attention, I also wondered how much RWHP a CV conversion will take. I know you used them, and wonder what HP the stub axles, adapters, etc of CV conversion will take IYO. I have the 27 spline and one 280 halfshaft setup with an LT1, and I'm building a second with 300 halfshafts and a supercharged LT1. I have been told they won't take more than ~425 RWHP and wondered what you succeeded having the CV's take.[/quote'] I am assuming this is being directed to me. The answer is: it depends on whether or not you are running a manual or automatic and if automatic, do you use a transbake. It all comes down to how much you shock the driveline or if you have bad wheephop. I personally do not think the CVs and stubs will hold up to dropping the clutch with sticky tires and that kind of hp/torque. I was running 400+rwhp (lots more torque than a N/A V8) with the R200, 280ZXT CVs, my CV adaptors (precursor to Ross' setup) and 280 stubs. Never broke a stub but did break a CV. While looking into custom CVs, I was told the side I broke is not the one that usually breaks so it must have been a freak. On that note, I must say that folks who are doing the CV conversions and using used CVs must accept the risk of faulty parts. Lets face it, a pair of used 82 CVs from the J/Y are probably the factory originals and therefore 23 yrs old and the rebuilt CVs use inferior metal for the cage. I did swap in another CV and continued to run the car hard with no problems, with a best of 1.55 60' on DRs until I made the switch. The switch was made primarily because I was running out of RPMs in the traps trying to keep the car in 3rd and wanted to go even faster. I needed something in the 3.0x ratio range. If you are running an automatic, I would go with what you have until something breaks. If you drag race the car, use the footbrake to load up the suspension. If a manual and you want to drag race.......cross your fingers. BTW, my RX7 is using a C4 vette diff with stock RX7 TII CVs and stock suspension. I use the footbrake and 255 MT DRs and the rear end squats when I foot brake it and the car just squirts off the line with a best of 1.51 so far. With that launch technique the driveline is preloaded and not shocked. BTW, if the question was not directed at me, then I apologize for rambling on :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 BTW' date=' if the question was not directed at me, then I apologize for rambling on :D[/quote'] Always the gentleman The info is good for everyone, Scottie. Thanks for posting that. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1240Z Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 The last time Darius had his 240 running was on the dyno when it blew the motor when it leaned out.It was like 650HP at the time and was runnng like crap.He wasnt even full throttle.The shafts he's runnin are CV on the end that bolts up to the diff and solid U-Joints that bolt up to the companian flange.He is the only guy that is running that set up ....that I know of.I believe he is on a different scale then most of the Z guys running the R230.The mustache bar is a solid mount also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack46 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Originally Posted by Scottie-GNZBTW, if the question was not directed at me, then I apologize for rambling on I will be using a 350 T with 3.53 R200 with 300 halfshafts no transbrake. My stall should be ~2500 with 8.5" slicks, I would guess 60's of <1.64. Thanks for the info, I had intended to use it, but feel better hearing I have a fair chance of the setup holding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsCoupe Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 anyone have a link to the video? i have it on my computer somewhere but cant find it. ps, your car is nuts man and your stunt vids are mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hey Darius, I was talking to a young guy who drives a Sentra SER but works in a Mustang oriented performances shop in Arlington, TX - USA Motorsports - and he was asking me about the dude with the supercharged LT1 powered Z car video. He had just seen it. Man - that video is like the energizer bunny - it just keeps on going!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 I have some new pics in the gallery, I'm going to be adding them weekly as the work progresses. This thing is gonna be insane!! We're making a front splitter as well as a rear diffuser. 8 indivudual msd coils packs mounted to the side of the valve covers, more crazy stuff to come! http://www.servinitup.com/gallery/Darius240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 WOW!!! that is just sick! cant wait for it to be finished. keep up the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 3, 2005 Administrators Share Posted September 3, 2005 Darius, Thanks for the update. The car is… uh…. well… CRAZY FAST!!! just the way we like it. What Engine management system are you using for your engine? If you would be so kind, could you also give me a break down on your power train components, i.e. engine goodies both internal and bolt on, trans, diff, half shafts, etc… Thanks in advance, Paul (BRAAP) Ruschman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 your black Z is the best looking Z i've ever seen, i had the exact same plans in mind, except for the chrome around the windows never thought of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 I'm using a fast full sequential system. I've just added some videos of the Z in the gallery, all the old ones and a few that have never been seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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