Sketch_hs Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Drove it around today. car is f-ing FAST! Gears are long with the r200, thank god. 1st hits almost 45-50, 2nd to about 75mph, and in a damn hurry. Lots more wiring to do, but I have my coolant and voltmeter working. Speedometer was almost plug and play, but is off by about 4-5 mph according to gps speedo... close enough for me. I need to figure out the tach, swap the L28 temp sender to get an accurate temp reading, install the oil pressure sender, clean up wiring, install boost and AFR gauges etc. Overall, it's been a great day. Every time I do a swap like this and drive it the first few days are better than sex and I'm not kidding. The Z will need better brakes and tires very very soon. More later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40zjunky Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 you are awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Outside my shop this morning, almost 200 miles on the swap. Running great! Finally found the right belt. It's a 6 rib 983mm belt Works great for not running PS or AC. Tach is working. Removed inline resistor and wired it directly to stock signal wire. Pretty accurate, with in 200 rpms at redline. Videos soon! Edited October 21, 2010 by Sketch_hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Which front skirt is that? Did you have to modify much to put on the 240z bumpers with it? Sorry, I didn't realize you'd said Venus Automotive earlier, I had just read 8 pages. phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Which front skirt is that? Did you have to modify much to put on the 240z bumpers with it? Sorry, I didn't realize you'd said Venus Automotive earlier, I had just read 8 pages. phar I bought it used (actually traded) I think it's the MSA or something, defiantly urethane. The 240 bumpers just needed simple brackets made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I demand a driving video of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Are you using the stock Speedo/tach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Are you using the stock Speedo/tach? Yes, mechanical speed sensor for r154 tranny works with stock cable, only off by about 4mph at 70 (reads 66) stock 280z tach, works fine if you remove the inline resistor on the drivers side under the dash area. Off by about 200 rpms at redline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Drove it about 250 miles this weekend! Running great Did a boost gauge install. Gutted the broken clock and inserted a VDO boost gauge. Matches the rest of the gauges in it's style and lights up green like the stock gauges, though a bit brighter. Boosting a solid 11-12psi. Feels very quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Another pic, looked great in person. Too bad the camera phone captured it a little blurry: Videos will be coming very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Tried to make a video today. Sorry my camera and filming skills aren't that great Doesn't do the car or the sound of the car justice Speedo is off by about 5mph at 70 about 8-9 at 100 according to GPS speedo. Top speed on the run was about 120 maybe 125. First shift at about 45 second about 65 etc. Was running about 11psi (wastegates only stock downpipe, 2.25 exhaust) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Took it to the track, traction was a MAJOR issue. Spinning to around 50-60mph. Still running shitty 10 year old all season tires LOL Anyways the car ran a best of a 13.01, trap speeds where 108-111mph, terrible 60fts 2.2-2.4 seconds. Pretty good for a stock engine. Time for mods! Y-pipe and 3 inch exhaust should open it up, along with more boost and some tuning. I'll max out the stock turbos on crappy 91 octane (maybe 17 psi or so) until they blow up, then I'll do a single turbo However, before I do any more power mods besides the y-pipe and exhaust I'm definitely going to upgrade wheels/tires and brakes! I drove my buddies 220hp V6 mr2 that I built for him around today after some brake upgrades and I got to say, it feels slow to me after daily driving 1jz 280z! More stuff coming soon. I switched the muffler around AGAIN because it was just too loud for me. I'll post some pics of that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Pics of current exhaust setup. Was able to push this muffler in further by putting a nice dent in the rear corner of the can. Then I painted the can with high temp mat black. Very happy with the noise reduction. It's very quiet now, the sound of the turbos sucking in air is what you mostly hear until high RPMs when it really sings. No loss of power that I can feel. This is all foreplay anyways until I build a nice 3 inch system. It's going be be hard though because the 2 incher is already pretty low hanging in some parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 You did a 13.01 with 2.25in exhaust?!?! That Z definitely scoots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 You did a 13.01 with 2.25in exhaust?!?! That Z definitely scoots! Yup. probably only 2inch in some crush bend parts. There is probably another 30whp in a full 3" exhaust and 3inch downpipe w/ turbo y-pipe. Looks great! How much to you think this thing weighs? about 2500? Also' date=' how did the 1jz affect handling (I assume its a bit heavier than the stock 2.8L)?[/quote'] I'd guess closer to 2300-2400? The engine doesn't weigh much more, but the transmission does. After the swap the front wheel gap didn't change much but the rear dropped a little for sure. The handling is noticeably improved, thanks to the engine being further back by about 5 inches and about 2-3 inches lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I don't think a 1JZ 280z is going to weigh near 2300-2400 without a lot of weight reduction. A stock 240z is around 2350. 2500-2600 would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Yeah i'll need to weigh the car to know for sure! But a 1jz with no AC or PS and a r154 should be about 600-620lbs The l28 fuel injected engine and trans complete should be around 520lbs? It's heavier for sure, but with the significantly improved power and handling who cares Did I mention how much better the gas millage is? Edited November 19, 2010 by Sketch_hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Nice....I need to hurry up with my swap and get it running at least so we can roll out on a cruise someday. I did it the long way though. Strip it all apart and redoing it from scratch and want to run the bone stock n/a 2jz first to see how suspension and everything works out first before trying to lay down 450-500hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What are you getting for mileage with your 1jz sketch? Meph is getting around 30-35 with his I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpulsar Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Nice job matey. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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