madmatt48 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 5-speed conversion done, installed better and lighter seats. Finally have all the parts and mocked them up on the engine and they fit with some modifications to the TO4e internal wastegate bracket mounting. Looking forward to a test fire, tune, drive, tune, drive, tune until the bugs are worked out of the Demon blow through carb turbo set up. Looking to do a test run at Top Gun raceway in Fallon to see what she will do on October 17th if all goes well.... Ended up getting a new blow through carb hat single 4 inch entry instead of the two smaller entries since I am just doing turbo for now and I can always hook up the two entry carb hat if I decide to add a supercharger to the mix later. For now, I hooked up the EGT, A/F sensors, downpipe, all the intake and exhaust bolts, boost lines, hoses and blow off valve. Need to fabricate the throttle linkage to where it will actuate the carburator throttle on the side since its different from where the fuel injection throttle lever is on the front. May either use a Mr. Gasket throttle cable kit or make a large throttle lever that will reach the carburator from the stock linkage if it does actuate the carburator throttle to wide open throttle from the shorter throw of the stock linkage. Also will have to cut the hood to clear the large carb, its spacer and the very large carb hat which will stick out of the hood and give it that shaker hood moving kind of action when revving the engine. Then put all the accessories and cooling system back on the engine and get ready for a test fire with 110 octane vx race gas. Well have to wait until another weekend opportunity to progress further on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazd5255 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm new to the 280z forums so be gentle! Anyway 1979 280zx (30k) original miles. Couldn't leave it stock, so here are the before and after. Many thanks to "80LT1" , I "stole his Wheel/tire configuration. I also got a lot of good ideas from several others, keep up the great forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 What Wheels and tires are those and are they a 4 lug or 5 lug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazd5255 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for looking Chris. The wheels are 4 lug SportMax 009 (9 1/2" back - 8" on the front ) I got the wheel/tire "package" out of Miami (WheelMax, I think) These people were fantastic to work with!! Called on Monday, by Thurs. they were in my garage. Mounted/Balanced/Nitro filled/Lugs the works...Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurePontiacKid Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 They're Sportmax 962's, just so ya know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazd5255 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks I put that in just to see if anyone was paying attention....AND to drive up sales for Sportmax 009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks for the info. What did you do with the crome trim is that painted over or custom made to that color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1evo2 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 well i aquired my s130 by trading off my 94 ranger pickup.. when i saw it i was like i have to have this. after bout three weeks into it a bearing went out and blew the engine when trying to get it home. im really considering to try and see if i can pull apart the internals off my 74 240z and rebuild my 280zx. overall trying to restore the car to its glory days with some unique touches. bone stock s130. hoosier 205/65/14 ngk iridium spark plugs ngk park plug wires cone air filter (orignal air filter was in bad shape and no place local carries one) heat faded paint cracked dash faded and ripped door panals and wear it all with pride. its a great lil car and i hope to get out on the road again soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 80 280zx 74 240z (parts car for sale) 93 altima (parts car for sale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazd5255 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for the info. What did you do with the crome trim is that painted over or custom made to that color? It's painted over...couldn't take the chrome. The trim was etched then painted with SEM (39143) body trim matte black paint. semproducts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 :mrgreen:Thanks helps a lot. more pics of yours please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio516 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Just last month I bought my second s130. New owner of a 83 na auto 2+2 (no pictures yet, it's still on temp California tags). I was the owner of an 81 GL Deluxe (manual), and was active on here from 02-04, but it seems like my old account doesn't exist anymore . A couple cool things with this one: operable rear windows! I don't know if it is a 2+2 thing or something that happened in 82 or 83, but my 81 didn't have them! 201k miles. Working digital dash. Almost no rust - life long CA car . My last one was a Seattle car till ~96, then a Wisconsin car till 01, then a Michigan car... And one dumb thing - the previous owner inflated the spare... Anyone know a good way to get it back into it's place? lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrariferg Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 The opening rear window is a 2+2 thing. I like it though. You should just be able to deflate the spare to get it back in as long as it is still the space saver tire. If it is then the sidewalls will collapse when deflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82boxima Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 well, SORT OF a s130! 82' MAXIMA 100% stock, for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 much love to the box! I've been keeping my eyes out for one in decent shape myself, plan to make one heck of a DD out of it if I can find one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemTek280 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I bought this car in September, this year. A 1983, 5 speed turbo with virtually zero rust. It has 117 000 miles and is completely stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt48 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Well finally started the Demon blow through set up, did some adjustments to the floats, primary/secondary idle screws and air fuel mixture screws, holds an idle well. Did about 10 power test launches in the drive way in first gear and the rear tires that would get a slight chirp with the past fuel injection set up went up in smoke until I ran out of driveway. Figured after that, well its road test time. Got out on one of my county roads and gave it a mild launch at 1500 rpm then slammed the pedal to wide open throttle. Shifted to second gear at 7000 rpm and then the engine surged, suspected vapor lock. Stopped car, looked at the float windows and as I suspected from the engine reaction they were empty, no fuel. Back to the garage again adjusted the fuel pressure regulator to the maximum pressure setting, tried the same drive again and vapor lock a second after shifting to second gear at W.O.T. Back to the garage again, laid a bunch more burn outs in first gear to cover the driveway with multiple black streaks to celebrate that its alive after several months of planning. I ordered a much larger carburator fuel pump that will deliver what this demon needs to feed the Frankenstein. The bad news, didn't get it tuned in time for the last Top Gun drag race of the year. The good news is it runs real strong until it runs out of fuel. Another test drive following the installation of a very high volume fuel pump will be next. I love the smell of 110 octane in the morning... The intake sound the Demon makes combined with the sound of the exhaust straight from the turbo downpipe demands respect.... Looking forward to the first Top Gun drag race of next year. Edited October 21, 2009 by madmatt48 a minor type error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Well finally started the Demon blow through set up, did some adjustments to the floats, primary/secondary idle screws and air fuel mixture screws, holds an idle well. Did about 10 power test launches in the drive way in first gear and the rear tires that would get a slight chirp with the past fuel injection set up went up in smoke until I ran out of driveway. Figured after that, well its road test time. Got out on one of my county roads and gave it a mild launch at 1500 rpm then slammed the pedal to wide open throttle. Shifted to second gear at 7000 rpm and then the engine surged, suspected vapor lock. Stopped car, looked at the float windows and as I suspected from the engine reaction they were empty, no fuel. Back to the garage again adjusted the fuel pressure regulator to the maximum pressure setting, tried the same drive again and vapor lock a second after shifting to second gear at W.O.T. Back to the garage again, laid a bunch more burn outs in first gear to cover the driveway with multiple black streaks to celebrate that its alive after several months of planning. I ordered a much larger carburator fuel pump that will deliver what this demon needs to feed the Frankenstein. The bad news, didn't get it tuned in time for the last Top Gun drag race of the year. The good news is it runs real strong until it runs out of fuel. Another test drive following the installation of a very high volume fuel pump will be next. I love the smell of 110 octane in the morning... The intake sound the Demon makes combined with the sound of the exhaust straight from the turbo downpipe demands respect.... Looking forward to the first Top Gun drag race of next year. Same applies to videos. We want to HEAR this thing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Same applies to videos. We want to hear this thing too! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borini63 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt48 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have pictures in my 5 October posting. As for some video footage, I'll work it this weekend once the new higher fuel pump is installed and carb adjustments are made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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