Z U L8R Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 got the 280z on the dyno with the new and improved z32 tranny, beefy driveshaft with serviceable ford u-joints, the 3.9 r200 of fury. 18psi on teh dyno, first pass 381, 2nd pass 392, 3rd pass 399, fourth pass @ 7200rpm BOOM!!! FLAME from the turbo side......oil on the ground.............. conclusion...if you use stock rods......replace stock rod bolts with arp rod bolts..... rod bolt snapped and slung cylinder 4 rod through the side of the block HAHAHAHHA. in all honesty...it was the coolest ♥♥♥♥ i've ever seen happen to a motor in person....just sucked when i realized...that was MY motor hahah. i have a spare block and head in the garage but i'm seriously tired of it..... i've worked something out with a body shop so my widebody 71 240z can finally get it's body work finished and in some paint. so i'm thinking of parting out the 78 280z... a friend offered me $1600 for the gt30/76r, my xs power manifold, tial 38mm wastegate, greddy type s bov, and ebay front mount ic....i don't know if that's enough $$ to persuade me cause i could pick up a long block, pop it in and get 9-10 grand for the car pretty easily around here. so i dunno... in any case....i think i'm gonna go 2jz in the 240z...i just want 600rwhp reliably and that shouldn't be a problem if i go that route. but it's going to be a while before that comes to fruition. so in the meantime i will be beefing up the new toy 1972 Datsun 510 4 door IRS I already dropped in a ka24de in it, 160hp should make the 510 hit mid 13's lol, the chassis is striaght as hell and before i tweak it i'm gonna get a roll cage in it and get an r200 in that puppy. then i shall build the bottom end of the KA, slap a turbo on it and crank it up. my goal for the 510 is an SCCA car that if provoked can run mid 11's to high 10's with good tires without breaking ♥♥♥♥ lol. i'm really excited about it cause my Z didn't handle that well and i have a back seat for the ladies hahahhaha. seriously though it should be a really fun car. all i have left till it's driveable is an inline fuel pump, the throttle cable, the wiring (i love wiring seriously, it's fun2me), and the radiator hoses. once i get the Z back at the house i'll rob all those goodies from it and go pwn some hondas with the n/a power hahaha. anywho, thanks to all of you for your help and compliments, here's some pics of the 510 i'm thinking ZOMG510 for the license plate or OMG-510 LOL shrug maybe HLRYSUX (hillary sux) lol , i'm open for suggestions as well. anyways, take care everyone, best of luck, hopefully i won't be a stranger too long Dave =] http://www.myspace.com/Z_U_L8R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 He'll be back ...... they always come back..... Sucks to hear though.... I'm sure the dime will fill the void ............ temporarily at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Your making me nervous... hmm rod bolts... Sorry to hear you had trouble! Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Noooooooooo! at least try to stay on the boards---- you were one of the most helpful resources during my greddy IM install. Its a shame to lose such a good member. I feel you on the car issue thing....best of luck with the new projects -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Taylor Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 That sucks man. Never heard anything about the rod bolts failing on these motors. Hate to hear it, especially since I'm trying to make mine more streetable since I sold my trailer and am trying to sell my tow vehicle! Looks like a pretty straight 510! I have been looking around for a clean body for a while but they all seem to be over on the west coast. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 RB's are like drugs...except no matter what your always addicted...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple B Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 good luck to ya man you will be missed nice 510 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Excerpt from tyndago: RB26DETT connecting rods.The biggest issue with the stock RB26 rod are the rod bolts. As the rpms increase, the load on the rod bolts increase. The stock rod bolts, can and will break. don't leave! we're all addicts here. we can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 man that sucks, I think I'm heading down the same road of blowing something up? Good luck to you. I love this vid of your car...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 man that sucks, I think I'm heading down the same road of blowing something up? Good luck to you. I love this vid of your car...... That is some great action! What really got me was how well the C5 Z06 with intake / headers / heads/ etc was able to hang with those other cars - the 601rwhp Cobra . . . Of course, the Z was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Toss an RB20 in the 510! Come on! Stay! I got's candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Im know you will return...Z U L8R...................or zu ner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 ok after that vid u cant call her quits, just think how much more u can get outta it with some good rods and pistons I didn't know u had that vid out there(ive been out a while) that was totally kick butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 how come i wasnt invited? that hurts.. im right down the road... but hey.. now that your going toyota... now your speaking my language.. your gonna love it if you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z U L8R Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 ^^ lol got the 510 driving, i just got back from my shop putting exhaust on it...lol it was fun in the neighborhood with just a down pipe i'm gonna put a power brake booster on it from a late 70's b210 i think it is, and rob the 4 piston toyota brakes and suspension off the 280z. the 510's got hella negative camber. the ka's front crank seal is leaking like a siv so i'll be addressing that after work but all in all she's a little peppy thing, i dunno bout a 13.5 but it's pretty fun to drive....nothing like 400rwhp LOL but it'll do for now. i sold the turbo, bov, wastegate and intercooler for 2 grand to my friend. i'll be taking it off the rb on saturday i kinda wanted to use that turbo for the ka......driving a "peppy" car and not having boost is a pecker tease but she'll be there soon enough. i think i'll have to transfer the Z U L8R tag to the 510 so it doesn't get taken by someone else. anywho, you guys are great and thank you for the replies. i'll pop in here and there. take it ez and God Bless, Dave =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 well im still gonna call u once i get my car done so we can go terrorize people if your up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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