fentin_fury Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It is looking very nice - I hope everything is going as planned (that always happens). In the spring we should meet up once both cars are on the road. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yeah hopefully this year we'll make some more of the OZC events too, last year we basically only got to z fest and the swap meet, but thatll have to change! Hows your 26 coming Quentin? That just reminded me, does anyone know where to find the nismo fpr bypass elbow? We need one so that we can use the aeromotive regulator with the stock fuel rail. Thanks guys, Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z24O Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 i am no expert,but those internal trumpets all look the same size i would keep an eye on the individual spark plugs as you may find that some cylinders will be running lean (could go bang when you melt a piston on a lean cylinder) my CPC plenum has differing sized trumpets to even out the flow to each cylinder to compensate for differing distance from the intake air/fuel flow as i say i am now expert have a look at a site called www.calaisturbo.com.au ,particularly a member called ISL33P who makes CPC plenums....you may have to sign up to the forum but there is a wealth of RB turbo info on there paul western australia That Swain Coating stuff looks pretty attractive, I might look into it this winter, do any of you have much experience with header wrap or turbo socks ? Were on a bit of a deadline as we both go back to school in the fall so we want to get it done. Oh and here is a picture of the inside of the intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hey thanks for comments guy. Hopefully we can get it running over reading week. I didn't realize that intakes have varying trumpet sizes, Ill defiantly have to look into that. Ill check out that site too, sounds interesting. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I was just asking Matt how your car was coming today, he came into Tom's when I was there, had a noise in the front end of his Scooby, ask him about it. I really thought you were going to go MS, looking at that harness layed out on your bench. I've built harnesses in the past and it can be a long and tedious process, so I can empathize with you on that. I really want to see your car back on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Yea, I wish the shipping wouldn't kill me, I'd buy one from him... i am no expert,but those internal trumpets all look the same sizei would keep an eye on the individual spark plugs as you may find that some cylinders will be running lean (could go bang when you melt a piston on a lean cylinder) my CPC plenum has differing sized trumpets to even out the flow to each cylinder to compensate for differing distance from the intake air/fuel flow as i say i am now expert have a look at a site called www.calaisturbo.com.au ,particularly a member called ISL33P who makes CPC plenums....you may have to sign up to the forum but there is a wealth of RB turbo info on there paul western australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 You might want to replace the plastic ties with wire or metal ones. Just something to think about and save you a headache later. Really nice Zed. Maybe someday I'll get up to Ontario with my Z again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 You might want to replace the plastic ties with wire or metal ones. Just something to think about and save you a headache later. Really nice Zed. Maybe someday I'll get up to Ontario with my Z again. It will be wired on when we're finished, the zip ties are just there to get an idea for how everything should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I love seeing Canadian Z's i cant wait to strat my build ! I got one more year to wait and ill be able to start ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I would think that uneven flow with an aftermarket intake manifold is a sign of either not enough surge tank or improperly designed surge tank. I know very few manifolds actually have the investment of modelling the fluid flow in the design procedure, but it seems strange to go back and change trumpet sizes to even it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 You guys have a point about the flow etc, the intake is suposedly a "jun" style which really doesn't mean a damn thing. I think though for what Im shooting for I will be okay, were trying for a reliable 350 hp, once we do a computer and injectors/ wideband. In the form it is now I would hope for something around high 200 hp range. Who knows still twice as fun as the POS L24 that was in it, which was still hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Small Update, The Header and downpipe are now wrapped in header wrap and sprayed with silicone. The turbo is installed and the oil and water lines are hooked up. The intake manifold is now on and the adapter installed. Things are finally falling into place. Also the IAC plumbing and all the coolant lines are done. This weekend we are going to recheck the harness, hook it up and drop in the Rad. Hopefully if all goes well there is a chance we can fire it up this weekend !! Heat Wrap and Lines Intake and Throttle body adapter flange . . . More to come this weekend . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthtk Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Looking good, hopefully she fires up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Quick update, more pics . . . the engine is now finished mechanically, the intercooler is all plumbed up and set. Rad's in and almost all the lines are good to go. Its getting exciting now ! ! A close up of our throttle body and custom adapter my buddy whipped up A shot of the manifold and our oil drains, they are 3/4 or something stupid big like that I can't remember. Nothing special but a veiw with the rad etc in . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Lookin' good, I just wish I could have made it this weekend. I had some other things come up. Soon, maybe we'll roll both of our 240s, together, your's will be quicker than mine..... for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Good Job! Just one question, Is there a reason you put your BOV that far away from your TB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Probabally the same reason mine is upstream of the IC, space. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I just noticed your throttle body..I though you were going with the Q45 version? What happened...that looks like one of those ebay specials. How did you find the quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 mmphh.. <----- Jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hey guys, I had to mount the BOV as Evan said before the intercooler due to space reasons, would there be benefits to mounting it elsewhere? The BOV is a Chinese copy, so we'll see if it holds up. As for your question Jerry, the throttle body is a Ebay piece, in my opinion its really good quality, it seals nicely and has good bearings and return on the spring. Time will tell as how it holds up, as this is the first car my bro and I have built. Its getting so exciting to actually see it all come together. This summer after it is broken in Rob and I are shooting for a standalone and some big injectors 550's or 600's so it will remain drivable and idle decently. Thanks for all the comments, Rob and I are just about finished tackling the wiring so look forward to an update this weekend with the dash in, if all the school work doesn't bog us down ! On a side note what kind of catch cans do you guys run ? Are the closed loop systems better or is it okay to run one that has a little filter on it ? What is the proper routing for the hoses ? Thanks for taking a look! Cheers Rob & Chris Crombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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