maichor Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Looks good. Are you planning a hood scoop or are you leaving it open as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I haven't decided what to do about the hood. I want to get some more safety equipment before I start on cosmetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARZ_ Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Go with the AZ Zcar parts, you'll be much happier in the end. With the amount of power you're going to be making it you'll have piece of mind when stomping the WOAH pedal. Don't sweat the shimming, just have the rotors turned (slightly) after installing the hats on them, I had no problem with mine. I have run the 4 lug and the 5 lug in both 12.2 and 13.06 and I would say dont waste your time on the 300ZX or Toyota calipers. The Wilwoods weigh WAY less, look and work WAY better. Agreed, you will be much happier in the end. I can tell you from experience that you will love your AZC Wilwood brakes. I cant believe you can run the exhaust that close to the coilpacks, are you sure they can handle that much heat? Man looking at this photo makes me wonder if there was any way you could exit the (pressurized) side of the turbo and go to the drivers side of the car to the IC then exit the IC and go straight to the throttle body seems like less criss crossing tubes but Im not standing there. On this photo below are you sure that black tyvec will hold up to being so close to the exhaust manifold? Take no chances with the WG and BOV plumbing, I did mine in hard stainless line where it was close to the exhaust manifold. Ask me why? Ok Ill tell you, I already lost a motor to melted/failed WG plumbing. All I can say is WOW that exhaust is close to plastic parts. Hope they dont melt, you can still get some more exhaust wrap, or make some swanky heat shield. Maybe you already have it taken care of, and I didn't see the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have run the 4 lug and the 5 lug in both 12.2 and 13.06 and I would say dont waste your time on the 300ZX or Toyota calipers. The Wilwoods weigh WAY less, look and work WAY better. Agreed, you will be much happier in the end. I can tell you from experience that you will love your AZC Wilwood brakes. Thanks for the info. I cant believe you can run the exhaust that close to the coilpacks, are you sure they can handle that much heat? I am concerned with the coil packs. I'm contemplating relocating the coils on that side. I had though about doing an additional heat sheild but there isn't alot of room. Man looking at this photo makes me wonder if there was any way you could exit the (pressurized) side of the turbo and go to the drivers side of the car to the IC then exit the IC and go straight to the throttle body seems like less criss crossing tubes but Im not standing there. My logic in routing the piping was to keep the hot pressurized air near the hotter part of the engine bay and the cooled off air away from the exhaust. That is why I ran the only steel pipe (because of the bov flange) on that side of the car. The rest of the system is aluminum. If I went straight back it would go directly over the turbine housing. On this photo below are you sure that black tyvec will hold up to being so close to the exhaust manifold? Take no chances with the WG and BOV plumbing, I did mine in hard stainless line where it was close to the exhaust manifold. Ask me why? Ok Ill tell you, I already lost a motor to melted/failed WG plumbing. I talked to the techs at my local shop Action Hose and they assured me it would be okay. I agree and my still change this out too. It has atleast 2 inches from the header and exhaust and is anchord so that it shouldn't move. All I can say is WOW that exhaust is close to plastic parts. Hope they dont melt, you can still get some more exhaust wrap, or make some swanky heat shield. Maybe you already have it taken care of, and I didn't see the photo. Not sure which plastic parts you are talking about. Nothing is actually touching the hot parts. The engine bay is cramped for sure and I know heat is going to be a problem. Thanks for all your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks everyone. I got the intercooler and piping back on and they look great. I fill the coolant, got the last few wires inside the car hooked up. I also had some fun with sheet metel. I made a battery box to hold my Odyssey PC680 battery and some air diverters in the front grill area. Oh yeah.. It Runs http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Turbo-LS1-LQ4-240z_716451.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette Powered Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 She is getting SO pretttttyyyyy! Dyno numbers soon I hope??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsalguero99 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 :burnout:love your little engine mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I love the build man. Car looks sick! I'm hopefully going to be getting into a Z car sometime soon, and it's going to get nothing other than an LS motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtGT4g63 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Awesome dude!!! How do you like the EMS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 She is getting SO pretttttyyyyy! Dyno numbers soon I hope??!! It will definitely be seeing the dyno. I'm hoping in a week or so. I want to get a conservative street tune and some miles on the motor first. I love the build man. Car looks sick! I'm hopefully going to be getting into a Z car sometime soon, and it's going to get nothing other than an LS motor. Awesome, good luck. Awesome dude!!! How do you like the EMS? So far so good. I really liked it on my integra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostcauzracing Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 This is a neat little car, I love the LS engines, especially the 6.0, just had that in my Silverado, and I cant imagine that kinda horses in a Z, let alone turboed and built! This is going to be crazy! Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopoke Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Man! I'm excited to see this thing once you get it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAV240ZTRIP Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 sick!!! lovin it! want to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I decide to relocate the coil packs. I built custom brackets for them and I'm using caprice lt1 plug wires. I am also rerouting some the the engine bay wiring and fixing some leaks I found. I plan on wrapping the hot pipes with DEI Header kit to help battle the heat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moudi Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Great Job..I love what you are doing...I really do..Cant wait till your next update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alxxpress Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) What did you do for motor mounts? Very freaking cool "street car". Edited January 16, 2010 by Alxxpress none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 What did you do for motor mounts? Very freaking cool "street car". The mounts are f-body but they have metal weld to them to make them solid. It also has the jc kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reamo04 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 is that the lowprofile elbow im assuming? I cant quite read the numbers on the side. I have a car with a scoop on it that I want to put a stock hood on, so trying to clear a stock hood with an elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Any numbers yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 reamo04: It is the low profile elbow. There are 3 types normal, low, ultra low. jc052685 I'm hosting a dyno day on feb 6th and hope to put it on the rollers then. now for an update: I started rerouting the wiring in the engine bay to avoid heat and clean up the appearance. Hear are some before and after pictures. before after Resized to 98% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlarge before Resized to 98% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlarge after Resized to 98% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlarge The transmission was leaking so I had the guys a Mikes Transmission 505-797-9444 go threw it. They found bad seals, damaged pump gear, and the cause of most of it was the converter wasn't fitting properly. The pilot on the converter was modified and fits like a glove now. The trans looks great. I can't wait to take it for spin. I also go the headers wrapped and put back in along with a transmission scatter shield and drive shaft loop. Resized to 98% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlarge Resized to 98% (was 800 x 600) - Click image to enlarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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