wigenOut-S30 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 My first was a 82ZX non turbo, That started me down this Datsun Path.... I Put a lot of time and work getting that ZX to what you see there but just was not happy with the simi trailing arm in the ZX and wanted something different. I found a 77 280Z that a local guy had. He was the second owner and was friends with the original owner. The 77 had around 300,000 miles on the body but it had a 3.0 ltr stroker with lower compression he was going to turbo. He lost interest in it and I found my new Z! Here is a pic of it right after I bought it. Here is what the engine bay looked like when I first bought it. here are some pics of the interior just as I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 First thing I did was the suspension, turbo 280ZX wheels, crush bent 2.5" exhaust, muffler, Tinted the windows and MSA head light covers. Before suspension Afer suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 I decided I just didnt like the way that body kit looked on the Z. So I sold it and got a MSA eurothane airdam and a 240Z bumper. unfortunatly under the body kit I found rust on my rockers, and on my dog legs. I hide it well in the pics heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well After running my best of 15.7 in the 1/4 I just wanted it to be faster! So I turbocharged the 3.0 ltr..... I used the 280ZX turbo ECU and wireing harness. That lasted about a week. Something failed in the 3.0ltr and I was down. I bought a junkyard motor for 250.00 and it had around 180K miles on it. Threw it in in a weekend and I was running!! That was great and I love boost. I then upgraded to a front mount Intercooler. This is the first one I had it was NPR unit. I had the inlet and outlet modified so it would fit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 I finally found some affordable wheels that I really liked. 16x8 centerline Ventura's They came all polished but I had a friend of mine Paint the centers Bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 I decided to ditch the 2.5" crush bent exhaust system and went to a scottie GNZ stainless 2.5" mandrel down pipe and full 3" mandrel stainless exhaust system and a Magnaflow muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 I decided to upgrade to a larger intercooler. 3" thick bar and plate 13x24 with 2.5inlet and outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Oh here we go.. Man O man.. I have embarked down a path of rust annihlation. I am starting with the front. All stripped and ready for Por 15 Now here she is with the truck bed coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 I bought Austin Hokes L28ET motor. JE forged pistons, ARP rod bolts ARP head studs, Nismo metal head gasket. I installed the powerforce dampner. She is going back togeather with MS&S V3 440CC injectors and a stock T3 turbo for now. I had the NISSAN valve cover painted the same color as my wheels. I shaved my N42 intake manifold and painted it black Got rid of my Fusable links and reinstalling the body harness all nice and neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Well I got my summit aluminum radiator mounted and my zirgo electric fan mounted to the radiator. I plan on using rubber insulators on the bottom and either a thin aluminum or stainles plate up top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ok got some work done to the Z this weekend. Got the MS wireing harness in and all loomed up.Thanks to my friend Corey for all his help making it looks super clean. Included in the harness is supra injector clips, Air intake temp sensor, Coolent temp sensor, distributer harness and TPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Ok, Got my MSD mounted, lower radiator hose figured out, Over flow resevior, radiator intercooler and piping mounted and finally upper radiator hose.. Man what a pain finding a house that would work for that was.. You would think not right?? heh.. All new fuel injection hose and mounted my adjustable FPR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Well a while back I got the MSA type3 front airdam. I wanted a change and really like the way it looks.. Now that I have it fitted on the car and painted black.. I REALLY like how she looks. I do plan on putting some fog lights down there to help with some lighting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well, I got a turbo from a awesome member here. It is a T3/T4 but all wrapped up in stock nissan clothing. I will prolly get a larger to4B compressor housing so it will flow alittle more air. She is now cranked and running , just have to tune her. The compressor wheel is a T4, I think 50 or 54 trim. Stock exhaust side Stage 2Exhaust wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 wow it has really been quite some time since I have posted progress on my Z.. I will start out with my intercooler piping. I redesigned it using aluminum piping. I did notice my intake temps went down a good bit running the IC piping this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I upgraded to a larger turbo, Tial external 38mm wastegate, and built a stainless steel 3" mandrel bent downpipe. I coated everything in techline ceramic 2000 deg coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I started working on the interior, I bought a set of black 350Z seats and put them to good use. I got a new CD head unit, speakers, rewired my amps and installed the black carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I got a set of Ebay HID's and so far they are working great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Here are pics of my new current setup. I sold my 60 trim turbo as It was kinda laggy and we will just say precision and I do NOT see eye to eye as far as customer service is concerned. On to my new turbo. Full Garrett T3/T4 turbo. Compressor housing is a T04E, exhaust housing is a .63 AR. Compressor wheel is a .50 trim and exhaust wheel is a stage 3. I ported the exhaust housing to match the gasket and ceramic coated the exhaust housing and center section with Tech line. You will see a GT42R in the background as well. I coated my buddies exhaust housing, center section and Tial 44mm Gates. the new turbo the day I got it. Turbo blanket Flange compared to stock .63 AR housing. Ported housing. My tiny T3/t4 turbo next to the GT42R... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 It has been quite some time since I updated my build thread. Here is the hood I will be going with. I got it from a great friend Ivan. I have only seen this scoop 2 times.. once on Ivans car and once on quicker 240Z's car. The bondo was cracked in a couple of places so I am currently going to sand it down, rebondo it and repaint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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