Clifton Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Had to share. After almost 4 years I finally have a place to work on and store my other Z that has been sitting uner a tarp in the weather. I threw it together in 3 weeks to make this event, head was warped, tires cracked, needed a surge tank, fuel pump, LSD installed, brake master, turbo, exhaust work, ect. I drove it on the street real quick the morning before to make sure it would still run right. It wouldn't rev over 6000 (I have fixed since) but atleast it ran. I latter found it was a little loose too but still quite a bit quicker than my 73'. I know autoX vids aren't the greatest to watch but here's the first run. Click here to watch 1021autoxrun1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun40146 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Nice run, was that brain's car that ran ater yours? BTW what was your time on that run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Ya, that was Bryan. ZDrifter was out there too but he ran later. I don't remember that exact time but my first 3 were in the mid 37's. Last run was a 36.7 (softend the rear a little) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Clifton, What tires are you running and what size are they? BTW: I really like that paint job. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirk.240 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Beautiful paint job, very sexy. Is that an hks blow off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Sounds like a friend's Greddy BOV that changed sound dramatically once we changed it's position after the Megasquirt install. I love the stance of the car, what exhaust are you running? Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Nice pics!! You ran really well out there. I didnt get to run till around 3 haha. Lovin the sound of the '71! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Clifton,What tires are you running and what size are they? Wheelman Goodyear 23x9.5x15. They are on 15x10's No BOV. Exhaust is 3" with a 3" Dynomax ultraflo 6" race muffler (3.5" internal diameter). I wouldn't run just that on a street car. Can't tell here but it isn't much quiter than straight pipe. It is about three times as loud as my other car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 So I'm guessing that the Goodyears are a bit stickier than the Yokohamas that we were both running previously? Can you give a little comparison? You running the FA Radial Goodyears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 So I'm guessing that the Goodyears are a bit stickier than the Yokohamas that we were both running previously? Can you give a little comparison? You running the FA Radial Goodyears? I think they are a bit softer. I couldn't find any info on the Yokos as far as compound options though and mine are were way to old and hard to use a durometer on. These Goodyears are FA fronts too and are the softest available, E070 compound. I haven't had it on a road coarse yet and this is my first autoX with this car ever so I can't give a real good comparison but they seem to stick pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think those Yok's were just plain hard. I got mine FRESH from a Toy Atlantic practice session and they were already feeling a lot like Kuhmo Victoracers according to the 'ol thumbnail durometer. I figured the Goodyears would be real gummy in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think those Yok's were just plain hard. I got mine FRESH from a Toy Atlantic practice session and they were already feeling a lot like Kuhmo Victoracers according to the 'ol thumbnail durometer. I figured the Goodyears would be real gummy in comparison. Ya, I guess these are pretty gummy. It's been so long I guess I couldn't remember how hard those yokos were. I never ran them on the same track I used to run the Firestones on to compare. From what I've read a 1230lb FA car is around 3200lbs with full downforce. Don't know how true it is but based on that I went as soft as they made. What did you end up going with after the Yokos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Clifton...you are the man!!! One day I want to grow up and follow your footsteps. Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Ya, I guess these are pretty gummy. It's been so long I guess I couldn't remember how hard those yokos were. I never ran them on the same track I used to run the Firestones on to compare. From what I've read a 1230lb FA car is around 3200lbs with full downforce. Don't know how true it is but based on that I went as soft as they made. What did you end up going with after the Yokos? I was planning on the same tires you've got now, but I think I'm going to try to run the 12's in back. Haven't driven my car in 3 years, haven't raced it in 5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedgato Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Love the Paint man!! The stance on that car is perfect! Mario is right on, sounds like my brother's after his BOV changed tones when we transplanted the motor into a 77 z and installed megasquirt ( I know that makes no sense, but it is what happened:hs:) We need to try to get an all Z car day at one of the local tracks. I can guarantee 8 Z cars from Tucson. Would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirk.240 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 We don't have any well sponsored events around here. Or... at least advertised events. Not to mention rust free conditions would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 We need to try to get an all Z car day at one of the local tracks. I can guarantee 8 Z cars from Tucson. Would be great! That would be cool. I've thought about Tucson for autoX but towing it down there and back is alot more expensive when I can do it here. I would go down there if a bunch of Z's were going though. John, I plan to go with the FA rears too. Just didn't have time to widen my current wheels. I let you know when I get them on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Clifton that looks like so much fun. I want to try some auto-x. Your car is looking and sounding great! Its amazing that you just got her going, and drove it the morning of!!! I have always loved that paint on your car also. I have a buddy that painted his bike the same scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedgato Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 We can always go up there also. Our AX down here is at a rather rough site. The Sierra Vista AX is at their airport about once every other month. That venue is just awesome!..I do know that would be a trek for you, however. Let's see if we can't get something going up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 is that brains car that comes after you ( 1 fast z) btw i like the paintscheme on yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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