The project begins....

Well I started pulling the engine this weekend. I've just got to finish disconnecting the wire harness and transmission and I think I've got it. My buddy will be getting me an engine lift for next weekend. Thats when I hope to have the whole thing done by!
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Nice, good luck! I will be starting mine soon

what engine are you putting in? I missed it if you mentioned it in another thread. And am FAR too lazy to look.

I don't think he is doing a swap. With the 300ZX, Nissan took an engine bay that would work with say, a small four cylinder motor, and then shoved the biggest physical engine they could in there. To replace the turbos, you'd have to pull it.

^^^ DING DING DING! We have a winner!

I have to replace the turbos. The ones in it are warn out, and the driver side turbo has blown a seal so my exhaust is now an oil line! You thought sea foam was bad...

I actually found a guy who did an LS1 engine swap (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/uscc/0711_sccp_ultimate_street_car_challenge_2007_conte nders/photo_29.html). He was featured in SportCompact. He's got more room in the engine bay then I do!

Good luck, of course you cant keep it stock.

makes sense. I did see the thread with the new (to you) turbos and was curious where they went. I know nothing of Nissan, hence my ignorance.

That does seem pretty stupid that an LS1 fits in the bay better than the stock motor... nissan engineering at its best.

Just be sure to disconnect everything...

*Flash back to working on the "VR4"*

Got a guide from a Z forum. Very detailed on what to disconnect. Having a great time right now with it. More pictures to come I'm sure!

Get this! When I was working on the car yesterday I was unbolting the AC compressor and found the OEM Radiator cap! Man I was excited. Even though the radiator wasn't in the car, I replaced the broke cap and put the OEM one on. Technically now I'm back to stock...

Epic win... Do you have a thread for loosers like me to follow over in the project car section?

Yeah, you should start one in the project car forums.

Anyhow, found the OEM rad cap huh? I wish I could have found mine because Japanese lettering adds a minimum of 5 hp per character. Not only that, it's a sleeper add on since people can't see. I know when I see a car with Japanese lettering I don't even get near it cause' that's a major ass beating waiting to happen.

Just ask anyone who has messed with a Hayabusa.

At least until they hit a turn. :icon16:

Then you can laugh at them as they pull themselves from the Busa that is now wrapped around a tree.

Hey I just counted the lettering. I'm up arouind 300 additional HP. THAT MAKES 600!

Just ask anyone who has messed with a Hayabusa.

Oddly enough...

Between YouTube, watching local highway races, and lurking around twin turbo LSx and Supra forums...

I don't really think the 'Busa is really all that threatening.

Considering they run low tens. I saw one on the bottle run a 9.4 or something like that. That sounds pretty threatening to me, unless where you live the average car runs 9s :D

Considering they run low tens. I saw one on the bottle run a 9.4 or something like that. That sounds pretty threatening to me, unless where you live the average car runs 9s :D

I'm talking more about highway races. And while the average car, no, won't run 10s or nines, last time I went out to Ennis, they had cars that weren't trailored in running 8s and driving off, and a TT LSx Camaro go to a low seven, and then leave under its own power.

christ... that thing has to get 3 mpg... and yeah highway races dont go so well for the busa... or most bikes for that matter. But that isnt what they are built for anyways.

That is not exactly my idea of a DD... something with 600+ hp and a parachute strapped to the back.

christ... that thing has to get 3 mpg... and yeah highway races dont go so well for the busa... or most bikes for that matter. But that isnt what they are built for anyways.

That is not exactly my idea of a DD... something with 600+ hp and a parachute strapped to the back.

Actually, I think it got more like 3 gallons to the mile...there was another one there with a turbo, that, I'm not shitting you, was bigger physically than my motor. Precision 116mm...

Just ask anyone who has messed with a Hayabusa.

ok seriously what is up with the f'n hayabusa? everything i hear has a referance to them. isnt it just a big ass cruiser/sport bike?

at least that's what it looked like in the local dealer

I just love the damn things. Yeah they are the Corvette of bikes, where EVERYONE thinks they are amazing. But maybe that just means its a great machine?

I do agree that they are a bit overhyped, they have built up a crazy reputation that no bike can ever hope to live up to, not even the Busa.

But when you see a bike run a 9 on one wheel shooting flames every time it shifts is very persuasive.

hey wait a min, the vette can handle now, u just dont wanna mash the gas coming out of the turn or u'll go slideways and around if you're not a good enough driver. that car is one that tends to be better than the driver

The reason every went ape shit over the 'Busa was because of the damned near but not quite Supercar performance for 10k. But it really is the 'Vette of bikes, simply because it was lightweight (well, all things considered) with a ton of power.

Still, I think they are overrated. I've seen more videos of Turbo'd LSx's, Poopras, 911 Turbos, Skylines, BMW M3s and M5s (you gotta look but they are out there), some FDs, Evos, and Cobras whuping the piss outa bikes from a roll, and a good number from a dig as well. Busa's are cool in name, but in practice, I think they have been overhyped so much they have lost some of the luster. Ugly as all sin, too...

Now here's a sexy bike:

http://www.triumphroma.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/triumph_speed_triple_08-02.jpg

ahh...triumph-ness

I agree on the overrated part. And that IS a sexy bike.

But its all for nothing unless you throw a Viper engine in it...

Ooo a Triumph Speed Triple.

good choice... I still prefer my Daytona 675. ;)
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb68/Matty40000/Triumph%20Pics/ridin.jpg

You need to post a picture of the turbo that can eat your motor..

No matter how hard I try I cant make that image in my head. It just seems impossible for something like that to spool before 17,000 rpms :/

Just be sure to disconnect everything...

*Flash back to working on the "VR4"*

Yep, and a flashback to my 3000GT. As it was said, an engine lift is used to test the tensil strength of everything you have forgotten to disconnect.

Yep, and a flashback to my 3000GT. As it was said, an engine lift is used to test the tensil strength of everything you have forgotten to disconnect.

Which will send the engine, like a wrecking ball, into the nearest fender.

That would be a joy to watch if the car wasnt mine. Only time you will see your 3kgt do a wheelie, as brief and pricey it may be.

Then the crying ensues.

It takes a lot more than 600whp to get into the 8's in the 1/4 mile. Unless its in a tub chasis drag car that weighs 2000lbs.

Busa's actually really shine on the highway, that is where you will get in trouble with them. 700whp will usually beat them on the highway, and plus you usually don't see people driving them to full potential. I've seen many 11 second busa's at the track.

Most 106mm and bigger turbos will spool around 5500rpms with 400+ cubes.
Look at the outlaw 10.5w cars, they run around 400 cubes and spool twin gt47r-88 turbos just fine.
By the way nice 300z, I almost bought one back in the day, I like those cars.

I did have + on the 600.

and i was joking about the turbo... I am not that stupid.

You need to post a picture of the turbo that can eat your motor..

No matter how hard I try I cant make that image in my head. It just seems impossible for something like that to spool before 17,000 rpms :/

I'll see if I can find some images of it. I know I have pics of the GT5533 that Steve Kan is putting on a 20B-REW and I believe an RB26. I also have pics of the LSx with a 106mm turbo in a Mustang.

I did have + on the 600.

and i was joking about the turbo... I am not that stupid.

I know that you didn't really mean 17,000rpms, but I do beg to differ about your stupidity. I was just clearing up how turbos that size actually spool up. But what do I know about turbos, I don't drive a supercharged cavalier.

wow he got banned quickly

When do you plan to have this done?

do u wanna count pics of turbo's from say turbo prop planes?

i can get pics of those...:)

I've seen many 11 second busa's at the track.

A busa off the showroom floor will run 9's dumbass... spoken from personal experiance

A busa off the showroom floor will run 9's dumbass... spoken from personal experiance

Blah Blah Blah.... I'm trying to be a typical E-Thug and use curse words to try and sound uber badass... but end up sounding like a crying 14 year old that watched F&F too many times...

1) bigcock is banned, so he's not reading the statement.

2) it's a bike, and it weighs like 450lbs...lets hope that with 188hp it runs better than a car would

actually, he has been making other names just to respond to what we say... so yes, he is reading this thread still

Greenblurr that was the first post I have seen you make that didn't make me want to puke.
Jk
Anyway, I wouldn't be acting like an asshole if the following this didn't happen
1. Not getting band for stating an opinion, it must be even easier to ban me than it is to reregister (which takes 30 seconds)
2. If the second I came onto this section I didn't get ganged up on by 4 butt buddies that drive a cavalier, that worked on a friends deisle truck (which obviously has the biggest intercooler that can be possibly made, and if this mythical intercooler is bigger it must be far less effiecient). And a couple other turds that drive turds.

I posted some things about my vehicles and I also complemented others on their vehicles. All I ever got were jealous remarks toward my vehicles, and people slamming me because they must know my life story.
So I must say this will be my last post in this section, for I will be back but you will not know it is me and will therefore I will be posting as I normally would and be less likely to be banned instantly.

Please do take something out of this and treat others how you would like to be treated and don't jump up the ass of the first new guy that comes in here. He may be new on this forum, but if number of posts had anything to do with actually racing, well then that wouldn't be the world I want to live in.
Moderators if you want to clean up this post that is fine but please don't delete is as this is my fairwell and it is a stop to my bs. So let's agree to disagree.

1. Banning you takes about the same amount of time.
2. Diesel intercoolers are huge. This is because they push large amounts of boost and also, they have high compression. Let's just say they flow a lot of air. That being said, they aren't inefficient, not on a diesel.

Now, you were banned for you lack of tact. The members you personally attacked have been here a while so we don't like it when new people come in and make the comments you did. Also, I saw your posts, they were not the instigators.

buh bye again....

might have let that last one fly if it werent for the 'colorful' name you chose to register

Aww, I missed all the fun....:wink:
Anyway...

I have to replace the turbos. The ones in it are warn out, and the driver side turbo has blown a seal so my exhaust is now an oil line!
I got twin turbos you could put on there...:lol:
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http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=915608

Ya... if I had those I would have one of two things...

A Dyno Queen or complete incineration of my pistons.

Most likely the incineration.

I would kill to witness a 300ZX run a 6.5 in the quarter, and as he crossed the traps, vaporize into thin air a-la-Back to the Future style. Complete with the flaming tire marks and massive explosion.

First one to find human remains gets a cookie.

:eek: Wow....

all i get is a f'n cookie. i know of a 300 that runs under 7.0, but he doesn't vaporize...as much as i want him to tho. the car is nething but street leagle, can't do a circut track worth shit, hell it doesn't even turn that well. it's a 93 btw, i think or he's got a 93 with 94 motor, f it idc

^^^ Have a link or proof to back that up?

ah but can it run this sub-7 while in a giant ball of fire destroying all human life as it passes by?

didnt think so.

hey, a finger! I WIN TEH CO0kIEE!

no it doesnt shoot flames and desimate all that it passes.

as for proof, i'd have to email the owner, i'm sure he has a few slips laying around. the last run i saw him make was 7.03, i think. i know it was in the 7's

See that actually makes me mad that he took a perfectly good 300Z and turned it into a track car. These cars are a dying breed. I plan on keeping mine on the road. Not a track car or dyno queen. It will be driven for my enjoyment and others.

well, when he bought the car it had issues, hence it having a 94 motor in a 93. he makes a nice chunk of change a year so he basically said, maybe i'll just build this one up and get my dream one later.

he did get his dream one, black 96 tt, black leather, fully loaded(to my knowledge) 35k original, 5spd. he now drives a 350 daily, the track car on saturdays when he's home in nj. and the 96 on watever days he feels like it.

i sent and email to him last night, idk if it's current email, but watever.

I would kill to witness a 300ZX run a 6.5 in the quarter, and as he crossed the traps, vaporize into thin air a-la-Back to the Future style. Complete with the flaming tire marks and massive explosion.

*Crosses Traps with the burning tire marks ala back to the future...*

Eveyrone stops thinking the Skyline is a big deal and everyone wants 300ZXs

then i'll go get a skyline due to the pricees drooping because everyone's selling the one's they have. so not only are they cheaper but i have a nice choice

then i'll go get a skyline due to the pricees drooping because everyone's selling the one's they have. so not only are they cheaper but i have a nice choice

The man has a point

Lets spread the word and sit back and wait:popcorn:

Ahhhh R34 here I come :tongue:

See? he needs to sacrifice himself to better the racing community so people will stop butt fucking the Skyline.

Take one for the team, Bezerk.

and that guy is a true Nissan fan... I would sleep in his garage if I were him, and absorb the epicness that eminated from the cars being in the same place.