Tx1021 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 First off, I have a thread in the members' projects forum but, i would like to hear peoples responses and opinions. So if you've read my thread in the project forum this is all old info. My eventual goals for this are 350whp and really good aero, or as good as you can get with an S30. Short term plans -Jegster 8-point weld in cage -FIA approved seats, I'm thinking Sparco Sprint 5's -Rota grid 16x8 +10 in bronze -Still deciding on suspension... -Carbon hood and black airdam Heres the progress so far... Car when I first got it Lt1 and 4L60e auto tranny Original engine and tranny getting pulled Engine bay getting torn down and sanded Interior mainly stripped After sanding and cleaning the engine bay, it got spayed with POR-15. If you don't know, por-15 is a really tough paint that takes hardly any prep. It neutralizes any rust on contact and prevents it from coming back. The finish isn't like regular paint. You can tell it's tough by looking at it and it is similar to black powder coating. If you decide to do this go buy a harbor freight gun as it will likely ruin your paint gun in one shoot. Heres some more pics... All components reinstalled into the engine bay, waiting for the engine to go in. And the engine is in Hope yall like it. And that is how it sits right now but, it should be getting completed sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 looking good! Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Looks like your making good progress. 350whp shouldn't be a problem with some head work and the proper cam. I've got over 360 and I think there's still more in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhptom Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Seems like such a waste, you should stuff that big V8 in my car. Maybe my next project I can get away from the L6 and do something different. All the best and get it running because I know you can't be enjoying that Subie very much. All wheel drive and massive power with the comforts of home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregFarz78 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Really nice work on that engine bay are you going to spray the interior also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 nice job! engine compartment looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thanks for the compliments. Don't see why it's a waste to put the lt1 in my car... but, whatever. As far as the interior, you can brush por-15 on so i'm gonna see how that goes. If it doesn't turn out nice, I'm gonna spray the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Looking Good. I brushhed black POR 15 onto my engine bay thinking that I would need to prime and top coat over it but it turned out very nice so I left it. Like any other paint its the prep work that counts so get it a smooth and clean as you can and it will look mighty fine. Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazterDizazter Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Looks sweet! Just swap out that lamo-matic for a T-56 6 speed and you'll be golden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 A little update... I have -Mounted my fuel pump -Modded my engine harness -Wired up the engine bay -Bunch of other little things I can't remember I still need to -Run fuel lines -Vacuum lines -Run coolant lines, tranny and radiator -All other wiring, relays, fuses etc. -Have my driveshaft shortened It's almost done Heres some pics, I tried to keep the engine bay as clean and wire free as possible. I'm pretty happy with the results. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeWard Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Looks like a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR-JO Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 thats awesom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well holy bump from the past.... The Z has sat for quite some time since I'm in school and have had internships out of state the past two summers... But I'm stuck at home this spring break and staying in state for the summer so the project is back on :rockon: The engine and tranny never fit quite like I would have liked so it got pulled today and we cut out the complete "U" bracket that used to support the old mounts. If the weather is nice the engine will be going back in in a day or two. If the weather isn't nice I'll start working of the inside getting it ready for POR-15 and possibly making an aluminum dash like Myron's. Overall I'm pumped to get back to working on this thing and maybe actually see it run at some point in the nearish future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Just noticed this is no longer in the project forum.... Could a mod please move it over? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) I've gotten quite a bit done the last few days... The engine and transmission are back in and line up perfectly and easily now. Also scraped all of the sound deadening off of the inside and sanded everything down, probably one of the most boring things I've ever done with a vehicle. So now I'm in the process of painting the interior. Also had some help with the sound deadening Edited March 19, 2010 by Tx1021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 That is one sexy beast! I am also POR-15ing my car did you use all their metal prep? How did you feel with the spraying VS brushing technique? How much did you use? Did you reduce it at all for the spraying? I am POR-15ing my interior as well to stop any rust that's forming there, my PO left bad door seals on her so now she needs some serious loving inside, but luckily no floor pan replacement. What headers are you going to run to clear your steering linkage? Thanks for any replies you give dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 That is one sexy beast! I am also POR-15ing my car did you use all their metal prep? How did you feel with the spraying VS brushing technique? How much did you use? Did you reduce it at all for the spraying? I am POR-15ing my interior as well to stop any rust that's forming there, my PO left bad door seals on her so now she needs some serious loving inside, but luckily no floor pan replacement. What headers are you going to run to clear your steering linkage? Thanks for any replies you give dude. Thanks for the compliments man! I didn't use any of their metal prep, just roughed up the paint with some sandpaper, cleaned it, and sprayed. My car is completely rust free though so it didn't need much prep. I can't say too much about brushing but I brushed some of the flat surfaces inside and it went on really well and flattened out easily. We reduced it a little when we sprayed but I don't remember by how much.. Ended up using about half a pint for the front half of the car. For the headers I'm using the Sanderson D ports from JTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 thanks for the reply dude. The entire install was JTR then? I could not see it with the pictures but are you keeping the stock steering? IT nice to see a build so fresh, I'll probably be taking pointers from you as i do mine, im at the stages of metal prep and interior cleaning. It will be a bit due to crap weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx1021 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Glad to help, Yep, pretty much everything is from JTR, headers, radiator, drive shaft adapter, ect... The steering is staying stock for now. Don't have any real plans on changing it though. Don't hesitate to PM me if youv'e got any specific questions, I'll do my best to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 THANKS! Much appreciated brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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