RS Speed Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Ricky Ricer- Ill find out how much he is going to charge. Right now hes testing with mine and we have to see how the graphics hold up to heat and if there are any complications. The quality in person of the aluminum piece is amazing to say the least. Zrookie- I'm usually in the valley T S30 H- At least you have a pretty sweet S2k to keep you busy in the meanwhile MoNkEyT88- Sorry about that dude, I remember you were in the area but I wasn't around that weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Got a new (old) toy over the weekend, shes a year older than the Z! Complete opposite of the Z as far as driving is concerned lol, I've always loved this body style and finally picked one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Got a new (old) toy over the weekend, shes a year older than the Z! Complete opposite of the Z as far as driving is concerned lol, I've always loved this body style and finally picked one up. So when does it recieve the RB transplant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 scary thing is I was real close to doing an RB swap on a 250c coupe if I found one but decided I don't need another major project like the Z. The original motor runs so sweet on this car though I wouldn't even dare. I am however tinkering around with the idea of wiring a megasquirt to it and running a modern EFI system instead of the bosch mechanical fuel injection that it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqweekykneecap Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 hawesome choice with giving that old Mercedes a longer life! it looks mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benenarmor Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Your car is an inspiration. I used to want a S25 Silvia, but I am stuck on this car forever now. I will find one and I will make it pure awesomeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Got the date locked in for the Modified Mag photoshoot!!! Gonna be this saturday, most likely a beach/ocean location. I must say im pretty excited, hopefully hell give me the pics he takes in a CD or something so I can post some up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T S30 H Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Got the date locked in for the Modified Mag photoshoot!!! Gonna be this saturday, most likely a beach/ocean location. I must say im pretty excited, hopefully hell give me the pics he takes in a CD or something so I can post some up Oh damn. Who are you dealing with? Ive shot stuff for modified mag before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Guys name is Nate, seems like a really nice guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhughes Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 i just read your build, this is what my goal is but could you give a ruff estimate of the cost for the swap to get it running... thanks and im lookin forward to seeing your car in a magazine its sick, i like the black too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 That's a tough question. I bought and installed a lot of parts which aren't MANDATORY for getting the car running so my price might be a little higher than someone that does a bone stock install. But I would guess a safe 5K should be put aside for a basic swap with the necessary items to get the car running properly. Personally I would get brakes and suspension first and then move into the swap so with those items you are looking at a decent chunk of change which needs to be addressed before the swap is even in the picture. Also I redid fuel system even when I was running a stock turbo because its just easier to get things ready for your future plans when the motor is still out. Good luck on the project btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy321 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 love your car man! You should most definitely leave it flat black. I was planning on doing flat black and I decided to do a search to see if it had been done and behold your car shows up. Its looking great. Cant wait to see whats next. What are your rim and tire specs? (hopefully I didn't miss this answer in a previous post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Getting her cleaned up for the photoshoot, snapped a few pics with the iphone. I changed the lines for the valve cover breathers to AN lines and fittings, got new heatshields (forgot to take picture), custom carbon fiber oil cap, intake manifold plaque which reads "RS SPEED 250Z" and general underhood cleanup. I forgot to take a picture with the custom coilpack cover, it should look pretty sweet! I also cleaned up the interior and did some gauge work. The 300zx speedo and tach are installed and fully functional, I can finally see the numbers at night!!!! Also installed three autometer gauges (got them for free so why not) and moved my AEM truboost and wideband to the top stack. I think im going to get a AEM electric fuel pressure to finish off the top and mount my datsun fuel/oil temp gauge in the left hvac duct. Also the photoshoot got delayed to sunday since it might be raining on saturday which gives me an extra day to clean her up some more haha. Oh and methanol injection is in the works, coming soon after the photoshoot. I need to get that and my CV conversion finished by March because we have a track event on April 2nd. Anyone in SoCal is more than welcome to attend to watch or participate, gonna be a full day of racing at button willow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 The stacked headlight Benz of the '60s and early '70s is a huge favorite for me as well (chassis code W108/109), I would love one as a daily driver! Is your car a 280SE? Or does it have a V8 (3.5 / 4.5L)...can you imagine a 6.3L..that would be so uber sweet. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 shes a 280sel, long wheelbase with the fuel injected inline 6. I was really close to getting a 4.5 but the deal fell through, but they are gorgeous looking car arent they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthtk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Super clean install, congrats on the shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrookie Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 looking nice, What happened with your other cover? our set up is almost identical, I'm ordering my Nistune type 2, 550cc injectors and ethanol injection next month. right now my car is bugging at high RPMs and misfires a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Speed Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 My car did that at first. Hardwiring the power to the coils through a relay fixed my problem, hasn't missed since. I am however running a bigger buick coil so maybe mine needed more juice to operate properly but I'm just throwin it out there Here's a finished pic with the heatshields and the cover in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob80 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 This is one of the most beautiful installs I have ever seen, I dream of having something like this some day. Looks absolutely flawless, and I'm loving the coil pack cover art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30rb25 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 How did the photo shoot go, car is looking amazing! How is that wire cover holding up too the heat and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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