Fuzzydicerule Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Looking good man. Out of curiosity, what part of san diego are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Looking good man. Out of curiosity, what part of san diego are you from? I'm in Lemon Grove. Got the timing belt in, time to fit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 no kevlar for the jakeoster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 no kevlar for the jakeoster? Nah, couldn't justify the extra $100+ for one. This one cost me $35. Got everything put in though, belt and everything all installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Fixed brake hydraulic leak, bled the brakes, bled the clutch, and completed mounting my radiator. Not too bad for one day. It's cool because finally all my pedals are functional now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegnaZetr0 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Car is coming together great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Long day at work today, another long day tomorrow and finals Monday through Thursday next week. Couldn't really muster up the will to get anything done today, even though I'm trying to do at least one thing everyday. I want to get it her running very soon. Took a few snapshots; What's left to do: Mount & pipe intercooler Sort electrical Mount ECU Replace engine oil & filter Fill up trans with oil Wire up speedo & tach (already fitted) Install boost controller system Figure out what to do with fuel system Buy muffler & take to exhaust shop for fitment That's what's left to get the RB cranking, there's another to do list for aftermarket turbo/manifold fitment and a list after that for when I begin my horsepower hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm trying to do at least one thing everyday. I want to get it her running very soon. +1 It sucks being at that point where you work on it all day and it doesn't seem like you did anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Had a little time today so I went ahead and made a hole in the firewall for the wiring harness, etc. to come through. I'm aiming for a better wiring job than on my 280z which looked like complete rubbish. I'll put up better pictures when I'm further along but I used a rubber grommet like the one seen on the stock wiring harness in the picture I pulled at the junk yard a long time ago to make it nice and tidy. It was kind of a pain to find a good spot for the hole but I am happy with it as it's discreet in the engine bay and up under the dash in the car. Just a start... Edited May 17, 2011 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofA_ZCar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 as long as you dont use vampire clips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) It's been raining the past two days and it should be cleared up from now on. I did manage to get down to the auto parts store and bought a metal gasket for where the turbo elbow and the downpipe bolt up together. Got the gasket on and the bolts torqued on the downpipe so that's one more thing off the list. I ordered a new muffler which should be arriving tomorrow. Isn't much left to do and should be running here pretty soon, gonna get on it now that the rain has let up. Edited May 19, 2011 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 what kinda muffler are you gonna run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) what kinda muffler are you gonna run? Found exactly what I was looking for, came today from Summit Racing. It's a Magnaflow with a 3" inlet and outlet with a 4" body. I'm gonna paint it all flat black and leave it tip-less for a sleeper look. It fits nice under the rear exhaust cut out. Compared to the HKS: Installed down pipe from the other day: Installed and wired my intake & MAF: No picture yet but I'm almost done making a bracket setup for the fuel pump so I can knock my fuel system off the to-do list. Gonna go down to the junkyard tomorrow morning and get a fuse block and possibly a few things and am going to devote the whole day to whatever I can get done on the Z. Edited May 20, 2011 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) hmm that muffler looks loud...might be a good resonator for me though..... how much u selling hks for? Edited May 21, 2011 by ZT-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 hmm that muffler looks loud...might be a good resonator for me though..... how much u selling hks for? If your interested in it we can work out a good price. The tip has a little bend in it from the wreck but everything else looks fine. I'm sure the tip could be knocked back into shape no problem. I can get you a picture if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 i think my sister just bought me a megan GT one for my bday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've gotten little things done here and there. The main thing I've been working on is fuel delivery. This isn't my final solution but I just want to use what I have for the time being to make her cruise worthy. However, I did find a leak and I have to take off the lines and refit them to make sure all is seated properly. Let's see what I can get done today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've gotten little things done here and there. The main thing I've been working on is fuel delivery. This isn't my final solution but I just want to use what I have for the time being to make her cruise worthy. However, I did find a leak and I have to take off the lines and refit them to make sure all is seated properly. Let's see what I can get done today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Finished a variety of small things today and am also waiting for a few parts to arrive so I can get some things finished. Working on an ECU bracket, almost finished with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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