alainburon Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, 2reckliss said: are you a millionaire? LOL, far from it that's why it's taking me so long to get this car to this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 We had to relocate the wiper delay module to the driver’s side foot well due to spacing constraints in the passenger side area. I was able to get the Cable X Box as well as the T56 Reverse Lock Out Module in the same spot. That’s where the factory ECU was located therefore everything is hidden behind the original ECU cover. We are using a Milspec connector to run all the T56 Reverse Lock Out Module, master cylinder, Temperature sensor (for Home Link Rear View Mirror), windshield washer pump and engine bay light wiring through the firewall next to the brake booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Continue to love your work and dedication..... I'm working on an axle upgrade (LOL), but nothing as pretty as your stuff. Thanks for the updates... Time to get it finished and on the track/road. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpndave Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Very nice. Always enjoy seeing your updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks Guys, We are moving forward again. After numerous attempts we finally got the cold air intake completed. The goal was to make a one piece intake without any welds showing. We made one out of aluminum first and just could not make it smooth enough around the welds to chrome without compromising the integrity of the welds. Not to mention the 4 inch tubing did not line up very good especially if the weld is close to a bend. There seemed to be a step that even though was not noticeable in raw aluminum it would have been magnified once chrome plated. So we decided to go back to the drawing board and make it out of stainless. The guys at Prospeed Autosport formerly D3 Performance did an amazing job welding the intake and the chrome platers gave it the finishing touch. We put the Air Temperature Sensor as far away from the engine bay as possible in order to minimize heat soak and added a 6AN bung for the oil catch can system. I also worked closely with K&N to ensure we have the right size filter for this motor. The last thing I want is for the filter not to flow enough air for the motor and I have seen that numerous times. People using a tiny filter on a big power motor. We also made a bracket which we powder coated black that attaches to the front of the air filter to keep it from moving around. We should be able to fire it up in the next week or so. Can’t wait to hear it run for the first time in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Very nice execution on that intake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Amazing work. That filter looks huge! What size is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thank you, It's a K&N Air Filter RC-5171 it flows 1654 cfm and my motor requires 1038 cfm according to all the calculations we have done. It is a pretty good size but I wanted to make sure I was covered in case I increase the Nitrous shot. I angled it downwards a little in order not to obstruct the radiator too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Your attention to detail is great everything is done to such a high standard. Take pride in this, it is well deserved. Nice job. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thanks Richard, I get a lot of inspiration from you guys. Looks like we will be starting the motor this weekend then I should be on the road by the end of October if everything works as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 The dash is in, it still needs to be wired but we are getting one step closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) After 6 years it's alive. I could not upload the video but will try again later. IMG_0519.MOV Edited September 30, 2017 by alainburon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Congrats. That's a long haul. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Congrats! gonna turn heads cruisin around in that beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Now you just need a Braille battery with a custom Skillard battery box.🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) On 1/28/2018 at 6:44 PM, Fullauto said: Congrats! gonna turn heads cruisin around in that beauty Thanks I will have it on the road this year. Had a set back and it's going back to the body shop in May to be repainted. It bummed me out to the point that I have not touched the car in months. On 1/28/2018 at 7:01 PM, Phantom said: Now you just need a Braille battery with a custom Skillard battery box.🙄 I decided to go with the Odyssey Battery 34-PC1500. It had good reviews and I can get it locally if anything goes wrong. Edited February 13, 2018 by alainburon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'm back working on the Z again. Was able to get the Headlight Harness completed and installed. That harness controls the headlights, horns, side markers, turn signals, electric fans and A/C trinary switch. It should all stay tucked under the fender liner for a clean look. I fitted all the body panels back on the car. Getting ready for a 4 wheel alignment and then to get the exhaust completed, I should be able to get that done this weekend if it the rains holds. It's a shame to do all this work and have to take back apart again when it goes back to the body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Had the 4 alignment done and dropped the car off at a friend's house to get the exhaust redone. The exhaust was just too close to the inside of the rear tires for my taste so we decided to redo the entire thing since I still needed to have the section between the headers and X pipe done anyways. It felt good to drive it a few feet after all these years. IMG_1123.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Such a beautiful car. Nice work and attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, trackzpeed said: Such a beautiful car. Nice work and attention to detail. Thank You, I still want to have it repainted. There are some flaws that my anal self just can't live with but it looks good from 10 feet away....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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