QuoteWow, good progress.  The interior looks decent.

Well, the front speakers in the center console are in the Ranger, the back seat is trash, and the doors were cut by a PO for 4x10 speakers, but it does look better!

Some unforeseen consequences today. My homemade differential flange tool snapped in half (it was a thick pipe too!), my antifreeze hose started leaking, I couldn't find any hose clamps (had to steal some from the Corvette), and I need a vacuum fittting cap. Other than that, I could fire it up right now, just not drive it.

I've already started looking for a new differential. I honestly don't expect this one to work, but I hope it does.

Limited slip diff?

Hell no! I wish though!

Those things cost an arm and leg! I just saw one go for around $600 (it was either $550 or $650).

They were only installed on 1987-1989 300ZX Turbos.

An open diff is still good enough for my intents and purposes.

QuoteHell no! I wish though!

Those things cost an arm and leg! I just saw one go for around $600 (it was either $550 or $650).

They were only installed on 1987-1989 300ZX Turbos.

An open diff is still good enough for my intents and purposes.

how much does an open diff cost?

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QuoteHell no! I wish though!

Those things cost an arm and leg! I just saw one go for around $600 (it was either $550 or $650).

They were only installed on 1987-1989 300ZX Turbos.

An open diff is still good enough for my intents and purposes.

how much does an open diff cost?

This was free. It's from an '84 300ZX Turbo. The flange was wrong for my '76 driveshaft so I had to swap it. This sounds easy enough, but you have to consider drivetrain balance and more importantly, pinion bearing preload (139-159 ft/lbs).

I can't wait to see the finished car. :)

Finished? :blink:  

Wasn't it always finished?

Let me explain something to you guys about the Z car:

IT IS NEVER FINISHED!

I don't care how shiny your paint is, what's under the hood, our how plush the interior is, there's always room for improvement! The only people who get "done" are those who keep it all original.

QuoteLet me explain something to you guys about the Z car:

IT IS NEVER FINISHED!

I don't care how shiny your paint is, what's under the hood, our how plush the interior is, there's always room for improvement! The only people who get "done" are those who keep it all original.

So... when you have lots of money... will you stick a v8 under the hood?  

Probably not in this one. I have nothing against V8 Zs, but I like the sound, simplicity, and originality of the Nissan L28.

People have dropped in small block Chevy V8s, big block Chevy V8s, small block Chryslers, LS1s, LS2s, SR20s, the diesel version of the L28, VG30s, RB25s, Inifniti V8s, electric motors, Ford 302s, Ford 351s, Cadillac 500 ci V8s...I could go on and on.

The beauty of a Z is that it can swallow just about any engine ever put into a car.

NO V8

QuoteProbably not in this one. I have nothing against V8 Zs, but I like the sound, simplicity, and originality of the Nissan L28.

People have dropped in small block Chevy V8s, big block Chevy V8s, small block Chryslers, LS1s, LS2s, SR20s, the diesel version of the L28, VG30s, RB25s, Inifniti V8s, electric motors, Ford 302s, Ford 351s, Cadillac 500 ci V8s...I could go on and on.

The beauty of a Z is that it can swallow just about any engine ever put into a car.

I wonder what a Mercedes V12 with twin turbochargers would do...

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QuoteProbably not in this one. I have nothing against V8 Zs, but I like the sound, simplicity, and originality of the Nissan L28.

People have dropped in small block Chevy V8s, big block Chevy V8s, small block Chryslers, LS1s, LS2s, SR20s, the diesel version of the L28, VG30s, RB25s, Inifniti V8s, electric motors, Ford 302s, Ford 351s, Cadillac 500 ci V8s...I could go on and on.

The beauty of a Z is that it can swallow just about any engine ever put into a car.

I wonder what a Mercedes V12 with twin turbochargers would do...

flex the chassisl with all that torque and make it undriveable.

I have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

Easy come, easy go.

I'm sorry man.

I've been meaning to rebuild that thing anyway. I'm just glad that its the turbo dumping oil and not the motor.

On top of that BS, I unknowinly lowered the front valance onto the jack stand and dented it up. I can probably pound it out, but still...  

QuoteI have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

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Sorry to hear that man...Perhapes a bigger turbo is on the way

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QuoteI have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

That post needs this smilie


Sorry to hear that man...Perhapes a bigger turbo is on the way

Twin turbo?

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QuoteI have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

That post needs this smilie


Sorry to hear that man...Perhapes a bigger turbo is on the way

Twin turbo?

i dont see twin anywhere in my post...and that would be alot more work for him to do..not only does he have to buy two turbos, but all the piping to connect the second one    

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QuoteI have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

That post needs this smilie


Sorry to hear that man...Perhapes a bigger turbo is on the way

Twin turbo?

i dont see twin anywhere in my post...and that would be alot more work for him to do..not only does he have to buy two turbos, but all the piping to connect the second one  

I know, i'm just saying.... why not go all out?  

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QuoteI have 3 words for you guys:

Catastrophic turbo failure!

Oil started pouring out the exhaust and wastegate arm. An unbelieveable amount of smoke came out. It ran like it was cammed. I am out of $125 for a turbo rebuild.

I believe it happened because the seals were already iffy, and when they sit for several cold, dry months and you fire it up again, problems are bound to happen.

That post needs this smilie


Sorry to hear that man...Perhapes a bigger turbo is on the way

Twin turbo?

i dont see twin anywhere in my post...and that would be alot more work for him to do..not only does he have to buy two turbos, but all the piping to connect the second one  

I know, i'm just saying.... why not go all out?

Sorry, but you're both being dumb. :P

A bigger turbo is not necessary at 7 psi of boost and would actually hinder performance by making the motor fight against the added air resistance of a larger turbine. Not to mention the cost of a brand new well made turbocharger is way beyond what I can afford.

The logistics of twin turbos is just crazy. I would need to known a lot more about turbos to be able to do that. Not to mention the fact that I would need to have another flange on the exhaust manifold.

Turning up the boost is out of the question as I would need an intercooler, intercooler piping, a boost controller, larger clutch, and bigger injectors...perhaps even a new fuel pump. I don't have that kind of money to piss away.

Or you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

QuoteOr you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

Or go for some real power with a 350 crate swap

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QuoteOr you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

Or go for some real power with a 350 crate swap

Nah. Just put a 5hp Briggs and Stratton. That should have more hp than your old engine.

If that isn't enough, well then just get stuff Viper engine in their.

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QuoteOr you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

Or go for some real power with a 350 crate swap

 

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QuoteOr you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

Or go for some real power with a 350 crate swap

Its been done and fits easily from what i hear

Dont   me bitch  

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QuoteOr you could just put in a high revving S2000 engine and call it a day... :)

Or go for some real power with a 350 crate swap

Its been done and fits easily from what i hear

Dont   me bitch

     

Here's some pics from Lansing yesterday. Notice the V8 240Z.








And the Z31 Turbo I got to ride in from GR to Lansing:


We had about 12-13 cars and when we all cruised past the Michigan Capitol building there was an angry protest and it was, of all groups, the UAW. Just as we rolled up in front of the capitol some guy was shouting "...and we're losing our jobs to the Japaneese!" :P