OlderThanMe Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 the new low...time to install that splitter now that the edging is in place..just if I had metal cutting tools...I trimmed that passenger side that is too long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 I am thinking of putting another layer on this stuff above the air dam to help block off the huge mouth. Comments and suggestions welcome anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 oh great...I just cranked my car for the first time with the new electrical system and the first time I cranked it I ran it for about 15-20 seconds. the second time I started it it ran very poorly for about 5 seconds and stalled. No spark now. I think I blew the resistor under the coil because it was pretty hot. I don't know what could be causing the problem. The fuel pump and starter run much better with the new wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 hmm...I'll figure out this ignition problem today. I decided to sleep on it last night and the other people in the cuul-de-sac don't want to hear me trying to crank the Z too much after midnight... my older in age neighbors moved out because they were getting older and they never liked people working on their car. go figure...got nicer neighbors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palauoriginal Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 diggin the splitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 cool thanks. I still need to get a metal cutting tool for my house so I can finish shaping the outer profile shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 It runs!!!! I just started it!!! I did break down and get a MSD 5900 box though. It was only like $95...I am still going to go home made with the DIS system. We figured out what we were doing wrong with the home made ignition system once we got the MSD box to fire. It runs way better than with the stock ignition box ever dreamed of running. DIS will be coming next summer!!! I should have a video sometime this week. I have lots of work to do besides working on my car this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 just uploaded a new vid. Check it out in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Here are some pics. Look how clean the ignition module is wired up!!! Here also is the main board with the fuseboxes and other stuff coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 finally got it back together and took it for a test drive. I spent all day finishing the front harness and then putting all the body panels back on. Changed the oil too. I think the last time I changed it was in December 600 miles ago. I think I am low on gas too. Gas gauge is long gone... of course the car in the background is slow as mud...with it's turbo and all... . I have like 2500 hours of work at least in the Z and maybe 9-10 grand in 2.5 years including buying it...the Porsche back there has like 12-13k into it overall and it cost $6500 and all that in less than a year. Mine is more fun to throw around...the Z weighs like 1200 pounds less than the Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Ever consider smoothing out the fenders with some bondo/filler? : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 dang, where did that 9-10 grand go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 new clutch and flywheel, coilovers, illuminas, wheels and tires, overpriced MSA brakes, and other miscelanious stuff to keep it running that comes to like 5-6 grand there...Soon I plan to start aquiring the stuff to build this motor or go with a turbo motor and rebuild it next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 all current plans for the car just stopped...have to get the motor rebuilt now... check this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=660423#post660423 Time to go crazy... Right before it started making the noise it was making lots of power. I drove it up the street and at partial throttle it went really quick. I am guessing that I gained 10-20 horses just from new wiring and new MSD 5900 ignition module. The old ignition module was dropping spark all the time. Compression checks...4 culinders from 40-42cm HG vacuum. Cylinder 1 has 38cm HG vacuum Cylinder 4 is at 35cm HG vacuum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutthehutt Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Nice. the old "where did this part come from" trick. That's a favorite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 I just ordered the book about how to rebuild and modify your Nissan/Datsun engine at borders yesterday. I have looked through it before but I did not buy...what is funny is my mom wants to help me get my car fixed...she convinced my dad to pull the motor...he doesn't want to and thinks it is too big of a job...well I have removed, at one time or another, almost every bolt from my car in the last two and a half years. This "extra" part is driving me crazy. I guess I'll figure it out when I have the engine on a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I am guessing that I gained 10-20 horses just from new wiring and new MSD 5900 ignition module. Just imagine how much power you'd get from painting it camo. I must have picked up at least 50hp just from the small amount I added...Don't worry about pulling the engine, it's not that bad. There are only 6 bolts holding it in (two on each mount including the tranny). I find it's easier to pull it with the tranny on, and seperate them outside the car, plus it's easier to line the tranny up when you aren't on your back cursing and trying to bench press it into place...I've had the motor out of my car at least twice in case you're wondering about my qualifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 well if I had a properly working OE box then I woud probably gain nothing...but with the old box dropping lots of spark...less power... I may pick up an engine stand today. I will then just have to rent a lift or see if someone can lend me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 yeah...painting it camo will probably boost me into the 250 hp range... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.INSANE Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Just imagine how much power you'd get from painting it camo. I must have picked up at least 50hp just from the small amount I added...Don't worry about pulling the engine, it's not that bad. There are only 6 bolts holding it in (two on each mount including the tranny). I find it's easier to pull it with the tranny on, and seperate them outside the car, plus it's easier to line the tranny up when you aren't on your back cursing and trying to bench press it into place...I've had the motor out of my car at least twice in case you're wondering about my qualifications. 9 Including Exhaust Bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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