speeder Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Rick, 12/31/10! Is she running! Nope,but 2011 is the year. I retire this year so there will be plenty of time to get this done. Scottie has been on my case about it and I will have no more excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thinking ahead to getting back on this project (Yes I will, nay-sayers) I have decided to go a different direction with the trans and do an overdrive six-speed (Rockland Gear Tranzilla) - I have always worried about the built T10's durability (and have sold the Jerico dog-box - just did not want to deal with that) with this setup and like the T56's shifter orientation better than the classic T10's side mount. T10 and 2.93 R230 are for sale to offset the staggering cost of the 6-speed. I will be going with a standard 3.69:1 Z32 Diff, which I had in the car in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Rick your car is pretty sick buddy, great right up. I was thinking of going to the r230 as well for strength, currently running a r200. I will probably be sending you some emails soon, currently getting the rest of my 408 put together (next weekend). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) The Z is still gathering dust, but that situation will change after July 22. Retirement time. I've been trying to work customer cars in the daytime and the "real" job at night, leaving no time for my project cars. I've decided that I will put 3.36:1 Armada gears in my diff and install a close ratio G-Force T56 - that will be the last piece of the puzzle in trying to get a drivetrain to withstand 900+ lb/ft torque. Edited May 23, 2011 by speeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The Z is still gathering dust, but that situation will change after July 22. Retirement time. I've been trying to work customer cars in the daytime and the "real" job at night, leaving no time for my project cars. I've decided that I will put 3.36:1 Armada gears in my diff and install a close ratio G-Force T56 - that will be the last piece of the puzzle in trying to get a drivetrain to withstand 900+ lb/ft torque. OK, ALMOST TIME!!! you have a few days left Rick and then you can get this project back on track. I hope all has been well with you man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Good Luck Rick. Enjoying the read, and envying your retirement... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Rick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Rick.. Yeah, Yeah, I'm still here.....It WILL get done. I'm finished predicting when. Absolutely no real progress lately - I'm so busy these days I don't know how I found time for a "job". The G-force 1200hp /1000ftlb torque T56 will be here in the next few days,I have a 3.69 R230 diff to swap in (after spending much time and $ on the 2.93), and the Z is bubbling up to the top of my priority list. For sure I'll update as progress happens. Edited March 17, 2012 by speeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Rick, Glad to see you're still picking at it... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) awesome! I have a couple of z's up my sleeve. for some reason I cant be without them.. ur engine choice is badass! keep us posted. Edited March 18, 2012 by v8dats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, Yeah, I'm still here.....It WILL get done. I'm finished predicting when. Absolutely no real progress lately - I'm so busy these days I don't know how I found time for a "job". You doing full time building now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Got a big package yesterday - GForce Magnum T56, all 150 pounds of 1200hp, 1000ft-lbtq goodness. I ordered this thing before Christmas. This one has a more reasonable .73 sixth gear, unlike the LSx versions with the impossibly long ratios. Now I need to get to work. I have the 3.69 R230, need to build a front mount so I can swap out the 2.93 diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Nice ! Can't wait for vids ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 "Picking at it" describes recent progress - got some stainless tubing for plumbing the wastegates (twin Tial 44s that need to be inboard from the Buick GN position on the headers) After this is done I'll begin surgery to redo the core support for turbo clearance (Scottie-GNZ is on standby to assist). Also have been working to fit the dry sump pump. These clearance issues require 90% head scratching, then 10% work. When all the hammering, cutting, and welding is done I'll pull the engine and trans, then smooth the carnage in the engine bay. At that point I'll probably make better progress. I'd love to get to the vid stage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Rick... Ive joined you in the "throw it under a dust cover because it pisses me off" phase of my datsun days. How ya been? made any progress lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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