bjhines Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 First running video! Hot off the alignment rack at Performance Chassis in Cary, NC. This was a rough alignment and I have not weighed or corner balanced it yet. I did check for binding, clearance, and double checked all bolts for proper torque. There was a delivery truck blocking the parking lot, so I could not drive away for the camera. This is my 3rd 240Z project and my second track and time-trials Zcar. I had a slight detour with a 1997 BMW E36 M3/4/5 which I have decided is not economical for it's level of thrills. The M3 makes a much better daily driver. My previous topics pertained to 2 different 240Zs I have modified for track duty. The V8-HybridZ is the main subject and my new track car. Normally aspirated V8 is definitely the way to go. The thing is incredibly responsive and I have not even done tuning outside of the parking lot. I have driven it around town; yes it's insured and registered as an antique. The police take 2/3/4 or more looks but it seems to pass muster. I would never attempt to drive it hard on public roads. There is plenty of free track time for me as an HPDE/track days instructor. The engine is a 327 SBChevy c.1964. It has slightly modified 461 heads with 2.02"int/1.60"ex, large dia./triple springs, guide plates, hardened pushrods and aluminum roller rockers. The block is stock 2 bolt with mild overbore and thin-metal headgaskets. It has a factory forged crank, flat tappet cam(Competition Cams Magnum 270), with solid lifters. It is mild compression and runs well on pump gas. The cam has mild duration and a relatively smooth idle. A Holley 650cfm 4150 carby on a large runner dual plane intake and digital CD ignition seem to do a great job with this engine. The only complaint I have is the extra weight of the cast iron heads, complete lack of accessory holes, and the short waterpump. The alternator mount had to be fabricated from scratch to get it low and close on the right side. The driveline uses a World Class T5 tranny, lightweight flywheel, Zoom clutch, NISMO R-200 3.54 diff, RT mount, and 280ZXT tripod axles. The suspension(in development) is fully adjustable heim jointed, coil-over, with relatively cheap Tokico Illumina dampers, and 300#F/250#R springs, 1"F swaybar, 5/8"R swaybar. I should have $ponied$ up for the Bilstiens and higher spring rates, but the Tokico stuff was free to me. I have a variety of <300# springs to try and 2 sets of aftermarket swaybars that will allow for some experimentation with the Tokicos. I am using Rota RB-R 17"x9.5" wheels with 245/40/17 tires. I could and should find a way to make larger tires fit under the bodywork. Right now the ZG flares wont allow me to run wider tires with the current suspension set up. The lightweight springs allow too much suspension travel, and the ZG flares are not very wide at all. The brakes are Arizona Z Car's Willwood kit with 4-lug hats, 12.2" rotors, 4-piston front calipers, and Beta Motorsport's dual master cylinder bracket. I am using 15/16"F and 7/8"R dia. bores. The brake pedal is stiff and feels a lot like you would expect with no vacuum booster. The stopping power does not require much pedal effort at all. Once the brakes are warm and the pads are bedded in they stop easily with little pedal movement or pressure. The chassis/unibody was sand blasted, phosphate treated, sealed, primed, and painted using Nason single-stage poly in 2007 Ford Mustang "Lime Gold Metallic". Exterior bodywork will use Nason 2-stage basecoat clearcoat for durability. The entire unibody was seam-welded, reinforced, and fully caged with more points than most classes allow. It is so stiff that it tends to sit on 2 of the 4 jackstands and rocks back and forth. I have it in the garage diagonally across an expansion seam for better access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 What's that big grin all about?????????? jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 That is what HybridZ is all about. Ear to ear grins in an evil and dangreous kind of way. I love it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing that beast on the tack. Great job and congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erehemantresni Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Whats your exhaust setup, sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Dual 2.5" with shorty headers, X-pipe, Flow-Pro mufflers, and plenty of heat shielding. It is entirely streetable. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Congratulations John!!! Nice work. Edited September 28, 2010 by JMortensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted September 29, 2010 Administrators Share Posted September 29, 2010 Definitely something to be proud of. Well done John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looks and sounds amazing. Makes me wish I had gone V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks a lot guys. I love the way the exhaust sounds. It is mellow until you wind it up and then it has a kind of "Euro" sound to it. I'll get some road going video up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 I finished it this weekend. Paint looks pretty good for a garage job. A few interior shots... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 ssiiicckkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Looks great. What are the holes in the roof for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Would guess that the holes were there to finish welding the halo to the main hoop. Again John, very very nice. Can't wait to hear about the first track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 I decided to use the weld-holes as vents. I still need to fabricate some FRP parts for various systems. I have a nice rig for vacuum bagging carbon fiber/epoxy composites. I intend to make roof-vents and a spoiler strip based on results from the wind tunnel project. I also need an airbox to mate to the cowl induction hood, and brake duct scoops and transitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It's a beauty. There are no other words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerashy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezDan51 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Wow this car is PERFECT! What bonnet is that? Seriously stunning bit of kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperdatsun76 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 best looking V8Z ive ever seen probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diz9 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Awesome ! What is this rear wing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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