Scottie-GNZ Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 Never thought this day was going to come, but that shot was taken TODAY in my driveway AFTER a 100-mile test drive. 100 miles, a couple of 3# test launches on the t-brake and would'nt you know it, a street race and no parts fell off . I was real nervous because yesterday I got a couple of signs that was like someone/something not wanting this thing to go. Car refused to start despite the fact that the hood was not even opened since I last drove it 2 weeks ago. You have heard me preach about hot-wiring the pump and using the OEM wire to trigger the relay. Well, the OEM wire decided it was not going to be hot during crank anymore . Got prepared to go chasing cam and crank sensors, testing the E-PROM and pulling my hair out. Found the problem when a buddy came over to help and noticed the FP would drop during cranking and shoot back up when I stop cranking. Got the car started and hooked up the laptop and it refused to boot because it decided it did not have a C: drive anymore!! Fate. Was I being given a sign? By this time it was too late to catch the alignment shop so I went for a ride knowing the alignment was off. I am hearing a bearing noise but then I still have those two big holes in the fenderwell and I can hear EVERYTHING, sort of like to the race car driver leading the race on the last lap . No problem, I can deal with a bearing noise later. If it is the diff, I can pull the entire IRS out in about 30 mins. Got lots of practice. Not too far from home, so I do not have a long walk back , I try a 3# launch on the t-brake w/o full throttle and backed out when the car started to fill with tire smoke. Straight as an arrow and SMOOOTH! I am basking in my glory when a '02 Z-28 pulls up next to me at the light and decides to take on this ricer from a roll. He did not even notice the Z-28 wheels but I am sure he knew he was in trouble when the tires (255/50-16 Firehawk ZRs) started spinning from a roll. 10 car lengths before he knew what happened and I look down at the boost gauge and see 12+psi. Forgot I had turned the boost way down with the pump gas. Sounds about right. Z-28, mid-14s, me on 12psi, mid-12s. Another 13psi boost, 6* more timing and race gas, hmmm. Needless to say, I am pumped. This has been one massive challenge and even though I have not hit the strip yet, I feel good about what I accomplished so far. The last holdup was fixing the toe-rod problem. I could not find anyone that had a taper rod with the taper angle to fit the IRS, so I made my own. Here is a pic of the finsished product and the adjustable end installed in the car. I ended up drilling out the tapered hole to 7/8" and inserted a 5/8" id bushing (7/8" od) and used a 5/8" bolt in place of the tapered rod. By rearranging the position of the bushing, I can change the angle of the rods and affect bumpsteer. You can also see how I mounted the coilovers and the homemade bumpstop. It is going to be a wonderful year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383 240z Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 Looks great Scottie I pity any and all pretenders to the throne!!! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Just SLAP a few for us now and then! Way too cool Scottie; glad to hear it's going to be a winner. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Looks like the long hard hours of work has been worth it!! Beautiful, man!!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 YES! I'm going to be down in Cocoa late next month - let's hook up! I cannot wait to see a 10sec timeslip out of that puppy. When do you think you'll hit the track? Mentioned to a few folks here that you were running 11.1's shifting into OD at th e1/8th mark and that a rear change would put you into the 10s. These guys DOUBTED me, I'm going to roll laughing when you do it! I cannot imagine anything holding you back from a 10 except maybe sand in the fuel filter Hrm, got something for that Supra now maybe? Shoot some video, this is going to be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Well Done Scottie! I have been impressed with your dedication, and even more with your engineering abilities. You, along with a number of others here have been an inspiration to any number of members of this forum, and I would like to take this chance to thank all of you collectively for your willingness to share your experience, knowledge and humor. Everyone - and you know who you are - THANKS! Now Scottie, just another little thing to go w/that new rear... WE NEED MORE POWER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted December 31, 2001 Author Share Posted December 31, 2001 Thanks Guys. BLKMGK, track reopens 1/16 and I should be there but first visit will be trying to get things dialed in. As for the Supra(s), those guys seem to be growing $1K bills in their backyard. Couple of weeks ago, one of them went 10.53 @ 139 which is about 775RWHP. I later heard it dynoed at 801!!! I would need a 10.40 to be competitive and ironically, all it would take is heads, mild cam and a turbo upgrade to get me in the low-10s. I just might have to put a BFH to one of my little piggies. Brad, this is what this great forum is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted December 31, 2001 Share Posted December 31, 2001 It's great to see you got it all back together, even if you did have some spare parts left over. I am begging to atleast see you fly by me in this monster when I come down there. I had been excited about just seeing your Z up on stands, but now I get to see it actually roll down the street with a big cloud billowing out the back end? I can't stand it! As always, a master piece. I'll try to get a vid cam for some filming while I'm down there. Just another addition to the burnout vids I've been seeing lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted December 31, 2001 Share Posted December 31, 2001 Sweet, Scottie! We await your definite joining of the 10s club! Beautiful install! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peternell Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 Very well said Brad-ManQ45, and I quote "Well Done Scottie! I have been impressed with your dedication, and even more with your engineering abilities. You, along with a number of others here have been an inspiration to any number of members of this forum, and I would like to take this chance to thank all of you collectively for your willingness to share your experience, knowledge and humor. Everyone - and you know who you are - THANKS!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimi Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 I have to see this monster live! Someday I will travel to your country and I hope to have the chance to see this car. Enjoy the ride, Scottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 14, 2002 Share Posted January 14, 2002 Most excellent Scottie. I knew it would be though, your engineering talents are obvious as the install is beautiful. Lucky for that camaro you didn't have the boost up, or he would have never seen the rear end of the car through all the smoke. Good job, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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