rsicard Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Lane: You just hammered out the technical questions by you answer. Will correspond with you via your Email address. Thanks VERY much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very clean engine bay. I like your routing of the trans cooler lines through the frame rail. I might have to do that next time my engine is out. I just found all the pictures from your project! Man! You got cool taste and great ideas! Like the car! Sorry just found the pics at little slow ha! Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I just found all the pictures from your project! Man! You got cool taste and great ideas! Like the car! Sorry just found the pics at little slow ha! Lane Thanks for the kind words, and likewise on your car. I kind of wish I would have went with a louder color like your red. Guess I'll just have to build another Z. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Kevin, You are a braver man than I!! These lil Zs put up a mean fight!! I wave the white flag for the next build. LOL Lane:icon2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Kevin, You are a braver man than I!! These lil Zs put up a mean fight!! I wave the white flag for the next build. LOL Lane:icon2: No plans for another for a while, lol. This one was hard enough on the wallet. I was looking at your engine pic. Is that a super victor intake? Curious if you managed to get that filter under the stock hood somehow. I ask because that's the intake I have and at the moment I'm using something akin to a riding lawnmower air filter on my carb for hood clearance reasons. I need to experiment with some dropbase filters and such. I know you're not using the JTR mounts like I am but thought I'd ask anyways. If I had to guess you probably have a cowl hood though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Kev, You are correct I have a cowl hood. I wanna say it's the 4 1/2'' from unlimited. I know..I know that is a little over kill but I am kind of partial to the drag car look. I have a 2'' Cowl that I took off of the car before I got the bright idea to dismantle it into a million pieces. If you or anyone is interested in it. Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I've actually got the unlimited stock style fiberglass hood. I haven't been too happy about the fit and finish quality. I've actually been thinking about getting the stock hood painted and put it back on. How was the fit on the 2" cowl? Is it a pin on or does it bolt to the stock hinges? I've been lookng at forward facing scoops but don't know that I want to deal with getting caught in the rain with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 The 2'' has provisions to bolt to stock location. But the fit leaves a lot to be desired!!! I have (no exaggerations) 700 man hours on the underside of the new hood! The race version 4 1/2 didnt come with hinge provisions nor did it come finished on the underside when I purchased. I made both of these happen while also trial fitting a million times for screwed up body lines! In addition the structural rib for support underneath had to be notched at the Radiator support! Needless to say I wanted to put the choke hold on Unlimited!!! I am curious as to what the quality of the hoods from the place that advertises at the top of these site are? If I ever want to make a change I would definitely look at some other options. I do love the final product I ended up with but it took $5oo.00 to purchase 700 hours to prep and $200.00 in supplies along the way. Here's the car before I took it apart in 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roro4g63 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 long, the car looks great. great workmanship. Where in Louisiana are you? I am in Gulfport, MS. I have been curious how much work it will take to go to a live axle rear. Right now i am just a zz4 crate and hughes 700r4. I have pics of my car on the site in the member's section i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 The 2'' has provisions to bolt to stock location. But the fit leaves a lot to be desired!!! I have (no exaggerations) 700 man hours on the underside of the new hood! The race version 4 1/2 didnt come with hinge provisions nor did it come finished on the underside when I purchased. I made both of these happen while also trial fitting a million times for screwed up body lines! In addition the structural rib for support underneath had to be notched at the Radiator support! Needless to say I wanted to put the choke hold on Unlimited!!! I am curious as to what the quality of the hoods from the place that advertises at the top of these site are? If I ever want to make a change I would definitely look at some other options. I do love the final product I ended up with but it took $5oo.00 to purchase 700 hours to prep and $200.00 in supplies along the way. Here's the car before I took it apart in 2007 700 HOURS:shock: I'd be surprised if I have that much time in all of my body work. Wow. That's incredible, but believeable with the unlimited products hood lol. As far as the advertiser's go I'm not sure. I do know that johnc on the board owns beta motorsports and sells fiberglass and carbon fiber hoods though. I haven't seen his products in person but from what I've seen in pics they are top notch, as well as any of his products. That car has come a long way. Kudos to you sir. I can't wait to see pics of the whole car after final assembly. Hell you kicked my ass in terms of build time, I started mine in 2003 and didn't get it road worthy until late 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 long, the car looks great. great workmanship. Where in Louisiana are you? I am in Gulfport, MS. I have been curious how much work it will take to go to a live axle rear. Right now i am just a zz4 crate and hughes 700r4. I have pics of my car on the site in the member's section i think. roro..., Thanks for your comments about the car! I am really happy I decided to register to this site! Everyone here really knows the pains one must go to to tackle this type of project. Not to mention we all appreciate how unique these little Z cars are! I searched for your car. I can't find it here? Please direct me as I am interested in seeing everyone's ideas come together thur their project. I am from appro. 10 miles southeast of Baton Rouge, LA. I have raced at Gulfport dragway several times. In fact, my older brother has won the King of the Coast bracket race there a time or two. He was able to do so only because the (Dragster slayer Z was out of commision!) lol just kidding he is an exceptional racer!! The work assiocated with changing the rear end to a straight axle would be so easy with todays parts availability!!! It would also be super inexpensive. If I were to snap some shots of how simple my set up is you'd freak out! This car has run low tens for 10 years! Its so deadly consistant people were out right offended that I was taking it apart to revamp its look! The car leaves super hard 1.35 60' times and carries the wheels very aggressively. It does all this without a single subframe connector or anything to tie the car in underneath. Thats right, the underside looks just like it came from Nissan other than the rear end being bolted to some existing brackets from the stock set up! Now, I do have the roll bar which is probably a big factor in its ridgidity. However I have never had any twisting problems with the body etc... the doors shut perfect. The set is very Drag Race geared and I have no knowledge of how it would work if you plan to road race in curves etc.. You could duplicate what I have for under 1500.00(brake rotor to brake rotor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Kevin, After you mentioned the gentleman with the Carbon fiber hoods, I looked at the equivalent to my hood from him!! I got ripped!!! ahhhhhh Well if anyone is going with a big cowl hood buy the carbon fiber one!!! Don't be an impatient non-researching tool like me!!! Its so superior with just a pictures glance! Hope this saves someone in the future some heartache!!! Sincerly, Ripped off Unlimited products hood owner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Ahh that other thread about engine location and distributor has got me worried about my darn hood now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Kevin, whatcha think?? Reciprocating saw to the hood?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Ahh that other thread about engine location and distributor has got me worried about my darn hood now!! are you talking about this thread? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=159154 That's for a ZX and with the jtr mounts. Your mounts put the distributor completely in front of the hood latch, so I don't see any issues. Kevin, whatcha think?? Reciprocating saw to the hood?? lol haha I wouldn't dream of anything that drastic. ALthough if it was before the 700 hours it would probably be therapeutic.lol I can't see anything in the pics that would interfere with closing the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roro4g63 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Long, here is the link to the thread. I have a few pics of the car in its various stages. I am trying to load the rest of the build pics so I can post them in the project section. I just finished hooking a NX kit with a 75 shot on her last thursday. Due to weather, I haven't been able to get her out to test n tune at the track. I have made numerous trips to NPR in Gonzales to run my evo, and use their road course to help setup my evo for open track days around the region. Ya Gulfport Dragway, is in the process of resurfacing to the 1/8th mile. Hopefully, it will be good. The last few runs out their this winter, I would break loose just before the 1/8th mile. Car is not really that fast, it traps 112, 1.7's 60's and average low 12's on sumitomo street tires. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=158594 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Long, here is the link to the thread. I have a few pics of the car in its various stages. I am trying to load the rest of the build pics so I can post them in the project section. I just finished hooking a NX kit with a 75 shot on her last thursday. Due to weather, I haven't been able to get her out to test n tune at the track. I have made numerous trips to NPR in Gonzales to run my evo, and use their road course to help setup my evo for open track days around the region. Ya Gulfport Dragway, is in the process of resurfacing to the 1/8th mile. Hopefully, it will be good. The last few runs out their this winter, I would break loose just before the 1/8th mile. Car is not really that fast, it traps 112, 1.7's 60's and average low 12's on sumitomo street tires. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=158594 Roro, Nice launch shot! Love it! The car has really undergone some serious changes! What type of crusin speed are you able to achieve with 700r? My absolute goal is to make it to Cruisin the Coast this year! We'll definitely have to get together when that rolls around. I should have the car back on Methanol for that occasion really freak some people out when they sniff that coming from my car! Have you managed to hook up with other Z owners in our region? I wanna Make some shows before I get to crazy getting my car dirty racing. Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roro4g63 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Lane, Thanx for the compliments. The cruise speed is nice and dont regret going with the 700r4. I turn 3000 rpms at 80 with 26" tall tires. I believe the gearing is a .354 with a 77 r180 in the rear. I have a r200 with .390 gearing but as you can see the r180 is still holding together. We definitely have to get together for cruising the coast. I have met several z owners here in the area, and I know a few in the Mobile area. I know some of the local owners head that way in March/April for an event in Mandeville? If they go this year, I will definitely try and attend. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Mark, I was unaware that there was anything in Mandeville! Thats cool to know. That's a beautiful town so probably a cool event! Keep me posted on that! Man I am so freaking ready for this job I am on to end! It's a catch 22. The longer I stay the more Z parts can be purchased with a clean concious! lol... but I am ready to install whats on the door step now! I made a rookie mistake with the brake upgrade by not buying the 15/16 master cylinder. Going from two pistons and two baby wheel cylinders to 16 pistons demands a lot more volume. I don't know what I was thinking!! I ordered a 15/16 bore base and my reservoirs are supposed to go on it. I'll be able to pass along exactly how much difference the two volumes make as soon I get home. Also the entire lot of things that go along with plumbing and wiring the car have arrived! It will rumble by mid March!!! Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long240project Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 Headed home to work on the Z and view dem Saints! WHO DAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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