TrumpetRhapsody Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ooooh ahhhh new wheels and tires. Well, old wheels, but new tires. Found out these are "Western" brand wheels. The paint is cracking on one or two of them and will need a respray, and all of them are pretty dirty, but they look freakin sweet I think. The mags were cool... these are hot. Look at that wheel gap! The tires are "Epic Tour", usually $60 each but got them for $40 wholesale with free mount and balance, and they're 205/70/R14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongBad009 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edz280zx Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Are you going to make it to Branson Z Fest this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Oh he'll be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 A long overdue update... finally put a little Z time in. Flat white rattle-can paint job, and added the 240z bumper. It's not perfect by any means, but at least the car is one color. Also switched to those black rims, and I'm currently in the process of installing the Autometer Sport Comp mech oil pressure and clt temp gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The paint turned out nice. The wheels however, I don't really care for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yeah well, I do like these wheels better than the slotted mags I was running, but the eventual plan is flares and the Rota RB-R's in gun metal. By then the paint will be Midnight Blue or some variation. The black wheels were picked up as part of a bulk buy of parts, so I figured I'd put them to use for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Those are some pretty sweet cars there Send me some full size versions of the pictures I'd like to play around in PS with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edz280zx Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Looks pretty good! Cya guys in Branson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Finally got my Pallnet fuel rail and 440cc supra injectors installed tonight. The car LOVES them. Even though it needs some serious tuning to get back to normal, I can already tell a difference. Very smooth, pretty nice and torquey. Definitely cleaned up the engine bay too, looks much nicer now. Now once my turbo feed line parts come in I'll be all ready for the swap. Edited May 18, 2009 by SuperDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I decided to do the responsible thing and put off the turbo swap till my daily is back up, and after Branson. Instead I'm focusing on all the aesthetic improvements I've been putting off. - Mount and wire the new Autometer gauges that have been dangling (done). - Finish installing the power locks so i can get the door panels back on (in progress). - Swapping to some borrowed non-melted tail lights and putting the rear interior pieces back in. - Possibly chop the front springs to match the rear, as a temporary fix till coilovers. - Put in the new tie rod ends, and repack and torque the front wheel bearings, + alignment. - Fix my gas leakage issue when the tank is filled over half full. - Fix the melty wiring on my electric radiator fan, temporarily or wired into Megasquirt. - If time allows install the new CNC EDIS parts to hopefully help the EMI issue. - Touch up the paint job a bit, and temporarily put the fuel door back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 The car is looking great, sorry I haven't been around much to help you with it :/ By the way you have a link fail up there ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Whelp, Branson Z Fest is over, which means it's time for my turbo swap. From the previous list I still need to install my new CNC EDIS parts, put on the new tie rod ends and get aligned, and fix the leaky gas tank. Assuming I get my daily driver back up by tomorrow, i'll gather up the remaining tidbits I need and swap motors next weekend. Before then I need to: - Run by a shop and get a 02 bung and 2.5" 3 bolt exhaust flange - Get my hands on a 2.5" silicone piping coupler and clamps - Buy a new intake/exhaust manifold gasket - Buy a tap to relocate the IAT sensor into the intake manifold Everything else should be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 It's time!! I think my Dad is taking the Explorer to Fort Smith so whenever you are ready on Friday let's go get the long block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78nismoZ Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 nice build i like the flat white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Turbo motor swap completed over a period of about 30 hours. Started tearing down Friday night around 3, and had it running last night around 8. I need to finish welding up the exhaust before I can do any tuning. Having the WBO2 about 1/4" from the end of the exhaust stream was useless. The idle was nice and stable though, and it seems like everything is going to work out. Also, my turbo oil feed is leaking a bit, so I need to track that down. I also need to block off the dizzy port and mech fuel pump port in the head. Other than the exhaust, and figuring out how to attach a cone filter to the turbo, all that's left after that is tuning. W00t. Here are some of the select pictures. Notice the brilliant use of a spare tranny, in place of a clutch alignment tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's done!! When is the Holset going in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 After I get the tune dialed in, add an intercooler, and up the boost on this turbo. So not for awhile lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 your car has made disgustingly good progress as time has passed, so I just want to encourage you as one who's been following along now for a long time. KEEP IT UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeerari Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooost! Ya gotta love that whistle What's your exhaust plan? Do yourself a favor and leave the muffler on the shelf... 2.5" straight sounds amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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