rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Been going like crazy trying to get the hot rod together for SEZ and last night the monster breathed! Fired up at the first turn of the key and it sure sounds bad for a small block chevy. I'm running it through 1 7/8 primary Sanderson headers and 3" from the collectors through the 3" side-pipes. Won't mistake it for a Lexus for sure. Drive train is now complete....gotta finish the wiring, put in the dash, mount and hook up the shifter, put the interior back together, and make a cover for the fuel cell and I will take it out for a test drive. This thing was an empty shell on a trailer 15 June, so I'm pleased with the progress. Specs: 71 240Z, wide-body conversion, Small block chevy, 4L80E, Denny's driveshaft, 9 inch ford, 4:11's, Moser axles, M&H DOT rears, full cage, etc, Oh, did I forget to mention it is a 454 cu in small block chevy....go figger ) Should be ready to go for SEZ....it will be ugly and untested, but looking to be there.... Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 sounds like youll have an EXCELLENT & IMPRESSIVE, well designed little (Z) to play with once your done how about extensive specs, photos, and all the info on the swap,suspension and mods needed...did I mention EXTENSIVE PHOTOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 454!! Holy cubes batman!! I hope to see you at SEZ, got video tape ready to see that thng fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 240Z Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Geez,..... picky, picky, picky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Due to popular demand.....( oh, the pressure!), here are some quick views of the hotrod. I sincerely hope the view from the back is the view that at least some folks see....) enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Now I've gotta get back to work if I want to get this thing done......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Looks great! Good luck and be sure to let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Darn, Bartman...I'm impressed if that is a pic of a 570 in that Z! Think I'll just stay at home....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Darn, Bartman...I'm impressed if that is a pic of a 570 in that Z! Think I'll just stay at home....)Yep, that's a pic of my 570 ...well 5.70 liters that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 WOW... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Sorry folks....A couple of the other pics of the underside didn't come out well so here are some better ones. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Wayne,, you have been busy! Can't wait to see you and this beast next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!! I look forward to seeing it in person next week as well, just not the view from the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Wow looking really good! And plus a 454! I see sub 10 sec quarters in your future! Just a thought you might want to subbrace your fire wall and inner fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Great pics. Those poor wide tires don't stand a chance. I'm looking forward to seeing how your Z runs at SEZ. Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Wayne, Is the motor built by Bill Mitchell? I used to get his magazines (catalogs?) years ago. Looks like quality stuff and a well done conversion. I'm sure you'll boil the hides despite their width. Post seom videos when you do It'll be good for us BTW, is that another Z next to it? Can't wait for one project to get done before starting another? Man, you rock. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytherwr Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey, Rick...long time, no talk...it's KILLING me! looking forward to seeing you and yours also...need any parts???? ) Z-GAd- Many thanks for the kudo's...by the looks of your times, I should get a good look at your license plate...looking forward to it. BuZy- Good thoughts...I have a tower brace I will install and we'll see what happens from there. Hanns- gorgeous looking engine...I'm hoping those M&H's, adjustability of the four-link and 13.5 inches on the ground will let me leave without too much tire spin...I've watched 8 second runs on DOT's, so I'm hoping to sort it out. DavyZ- Yes, the motor is a World Products built by Mitchell and his gang. Yes, you are an observant gentleman....that is a '78 totally re-worked with 383 chevy, 250 hp nitrous, built 700r-4, r230 conversion, full cage, etc, etc. The red car is an accident, I didn't really mean to do it...(yeah, I know, my wife said the same thing you are thinking )) On the other side you can see a Toyota Tundra that is going back together after SEZ....284 cu in motor has SBC forged rods, custom Ross forged pistons, re-worked overhead cams and lots of other stuff....did I mention it is supercharged, turbocharged, nitroused and alcohol injected? After I get the TEC3r installed and the motor tuned, I'm looking for 700 hp on pump gas and around 1000 on 110...Yes, I can't leave stuff alone. By the way, the 78 is for sale...everything to complete it and then some..it's about 85% right now. Will bring fliers to SEZ. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Congrats!!! That's the spirit and looking forward to meeting you and seeing that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 HECK YEAH!!.. Looks awsome man.. I cannot wait to meet ya and see this monster at SEZ!!.. THis SEZ is shaping up to have a large amount of the fastest cars yet!!.. so many monsters are coming!!.. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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