~KnuckleDuster~ Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Well just bought this Z a few days ago and already have some items on order. Im going to start off with suspension, brakes, and interior work before I decide what to do under the hood. I will add pictures and info along the way but heres a few shots of her in the garage. Front strut tower bar and front sway bar bushings are on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 FSTB and sway bushings installed. Also had a cd player installed so no more nasty gap issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 MSA air horns wraped in k&n filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Removed the old a/c unit and radiator today to make room for the new alum radiator from jagsthatrun.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 New 4 piston front brake kit Urathane steering coupler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Also did a little photoshoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Replaced the kick plates and exhaust today. Went with the MSA twice pipes and couldn't be more happy. Car sounds like a raped ape now. Before, chipped and nasty: After, fresh with Datsun logo: MSA Twice Pipes: Ill get a video of it soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Video: Twice Pipes on the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Replaced the rear tail light pannels with some in better condition. Also new rear strut tower bar can be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 New Parts: MSA Blue Springs (shocks on the way) Nardi Steering Wheel New Ignition Coil, Urathane Bump Stops and wheel bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Dash Cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Rota rb-r 's... tires on the way. The suspension would be installed by now but the momo steering wheel hub got lost (thanks post office) so a new one is on the way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Tonight the L28 is getting dyno'ed and then removal will begin for the RB25DE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 The L28 put down 120whp and 145tq. Then was removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Motor is in and its nearly complete. Just need to finish up the wiring and put her on the dyno. Camera ran out of batteries so Ill have more pics up tomorrow. Turned out to be alot easier than expected. Using only custom motor mounts in the front we were able to use the stock trans mount aswell as the stock driveshaft, which saved big money. Its been about a day and a half and it's a few hours from being completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Here we go. Motor is in and everythings working and in order. Just some more wiring to finish up and then its on to suspension and wheels/tires. The dyno compares both motors and with some tuning and the exhaust hooked up I should be in the 180whp range and 160 or so tq. Power feels good and sounds insane to say the least with an open header. Exhaust will be done monday. Shifter is more forward and had to modify the center console a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Tires arrived and mounted. Potenza re-01 R 225/50/16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Swap is 95% done. Just need to figure out some of the gauges and what not. New sticky icky tires and wheels put on. Also got the exhaust re connected and the RB25 + Msa twice pipes is an orgasmic tone. Sounds absolutly perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Momo hub finally arrived. This thing was a pita to get. Nardi wheel installed and looking excellent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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