19762802+2 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 33mpg? I know what engine I'm going to swap someday haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 my goal been 300hp, 30 MPG To get 33mpg I had to drive like I was trying to get 33mpg. A lot of 50MPH cursing, some in town driving, nothing over 55MPH except for a few boost runs. I think 35 MPG is definitely possible with a little tuning and the right driving conditions. My RPM is about 1900RPM at 50MPH and that helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 my goal been 300hp, 30 MPG To get 33mpg I had to drive like I was trying to get 33mpg. A lot of 50MPH cursing, some in town driving, nothing over 55MPH except for a few boost runs. I think 35 MPG is definitely possible with a little tuning and the right driving conditions. My RPM is about 1900RPM at 50MPH and that helps too. Haha sounds like me my DD has been a 1991 Dodge Colt Vista with 4WD, I drive it like a granny to save money on gas, plus it helps that the thing is gutless, doesn't help that 5th gear doesn't work though. I would love to have a Z that you could push when you want to and save gas when your feeling like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks Rear, 11x15 0 offset rim, 285\40\15 tires Front, 8or9 x 15 with 205\50\15 dunno the offset Suspensions got the bump steer spacers in the front, Techiko springs (dunno the drop, stock style replacement struts of unknown brand, big sway bar in the front, but none in the rear yet, few other things but not too sure on it all. Good luck with the paint, if its your first time painting, its gonna be a few trys till you get it right, if your not clear coating it and just spraying stright trem, do a lot of light coats, then once its cured wetsand + polishn' buff it and it will look great. You'll likly get a lot of orange peel but that what the wet sanding is for. pm me any questions Meph, Could you please post a few close-up pictures of your cars rear tire and zg flare. I would like to see that cleanence you have with a 285 tire. I am trying to run a set of 295/50/15 on my rear with a 10' rim with a 3.75" BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Few shots of fall, damn you winter and motorfest oh and I fuel up to the tune of 34.5 US MPG this thing rocks Edited September 30, 2010 by Meph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) pictures are fun Edited October 4, 2010 by Meph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZ Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Your Fairlady Z there is a real inspiration, It's now become my Iphone's Wallpaper haha. Good job man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecakepiebar Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I'm loving the pictures (I've got your Z with the lake as my background). Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I may be mistaken but did you glue in your windshield? What modifications to make it work? Have you found any kind of trim to close the gap around the windshield/body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 the winshields stuck down, then the gap around the shield to the frame's filled with some sealant from a caulking tube, shoothed out and painted black, dont own any trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 What's the gearing in the diff? Also, what transmission are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 3.545 and a Toyota R154, turns 2200 rpm at 100km/h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 3.545 and a Toyota R154, turns 2200 rpm at 100km/h Nice. Thanks for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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