MaliceIntent Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 So I decided it was time to start a build thread since my project is FINALLY getting off the ground. I'll start with my car: 1972 240z -- picked her up for $900 tagged and running here locally. The only downside is Salvage title, but i really dont care, the car is complete with practically NO rust...just a little around the battery, and a nickle sized spot under the hatch. As you can see, there is a little bit o' damage in the rear that will get taken care of when I fix the rust. Car had house carpet in it when i got it (first thing to go) and the seats need to be redone. The wiring in the car is also bad and needs replacement. I drove the car for about a year before i parked it, and stripped it. I aquired a virgin 1979 4 bolt main 350, running, from a friend for $100. I tore it down and sent it away to the machine shop for a .030 over bore and hone, and to be decked. I have MANY MANY parts that i have been collecting over the last two years in preparation for this build. I will post here as they are installed. To be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Some before pictures of the block... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Wooohoooo!!! Another bako boy!!! Looks like a great start, keep us updated! What tranny are you using? Also what side of town are you? I'm in 93309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Wooohoooo!!! Another bako boy!!! Looks like a great start, keep us updated! What tranny are you using? Also what side of town are you? I'm in 93309 whatup! 93304 here...im right down the street from the automall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay260z Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 hey i think ive seen that car before (I grabed that diff from you a while back), good to see theres some progress on it and hope to see it out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 What are your goals and specs for the build, i.e. HP goal, tranny, rear gears, induction type (guessing carb) etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 hey i think ive seen that car before (I grabed that diff from you a while back), good to see theres some progress on it and hope to see it out soon. whatup jay! yeah, that was me. I heard your Z is up and running now? hopefully we can all cruise together soon What are your goals and specs for the build, i.e. HP goal, tranny, rear gears, induction type (guessing carb) etc. ? Im not looking for crazy power, only ~350bhp. the engine will be running: - 9.4:1 compression - Vortec heads - mild/moderate street cam - edelbrock performer EPS intake - Holley 600CFM carb for the Tranny, I will start with a 700R4 (I have a buddy that has a rebuilt one for me for $250) but want to one day move up to a T56 so I can get that .50 overdrive for taking her out of town. Rearend is will be 3.54 280z R200, but I also plan on upgrading that to the Q45? LSD once the car is back on the road and I come up with the $$ -MIKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay260z Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 What u heard is true, i take it out here and there just a few minor touch ups to finish it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Im not looking for crazy power, only ~350bhp. the engine will be running:- 9.4:1 compression - Vortec heads - mild/moderate street cam - edelbrock performer EPS intake - Holley 600CFM carb for the Tranny, I will start with a 700R4 (I have a buddy that has a rebuilt one for me for $250) but want to one day move up to a T56 so I can get that .50 overdrive for taking her out of town. Rearend is will be 3.54 280z R200, but I also plan on upgrading that to the Q45? LSD once the car is back on the road and I come up with the $$ -MIKE Nice, I'm planning out a similar build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 i know everyone is getting them, but I still think they are sexy, so i bought a set: Here is the Kwik Wire 14-circuit wire kit I got from a hodrod show for $200: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliceIntent Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Over the holiday weekend, I was able to find time to fabricate the fuel cell brackets and frame. Hell, I even found time to install them! You can also see in the under pic that I've been working on hammering out the damage to the rear of the car. I suck at bodywork, but its getting there. As you can see, the tank is positioned further to the right. After weighing the option of installing a muffler on each side of the tank for the classic duel exhaust look, I have decided to put both mufflers on the left side and the fuel pump/filter on the right. This leaves more room for heat shielding the tank, as the mufflers will be welded together. Also positions the pump and filter way away from the hot exhaust. -MIKE EDIT: In case anyone was wondering, I do plan on making a skidplate for the underside of the tank. Its not low enough to be a big problem, but I have scraped my stock tank several times coming out of medium steep driveways....so just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Looking good Mike!! Is that the 350 I sold you last Summer? If so, if I had known it was a 4 bolt main I would of hiked up that price over $100, ha!! j/k As far as your cam selection, Lunati's new Voodoo line is top notch. I've run several of them now, including the one in BBZ and LSZ. Anyway, if you are planning on just running the stock torque converter this cam will do nicely: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LUN-60103 However, if you run a small stall converter in the 2200-2500 (w/lockup) range: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LUN-60104 Hope that helps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 It is looking good. Question for you, are you going to leave the fuel cell that low in the car. The reason I ask is we had ours low also and had issues picking up the fuel because the filters / pump were alot higher than the sump. Just a quick thought.... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 How 'bout an update Mike!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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