another Z31

[Benedict]

before
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lately
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85 shell gutted
stock t3 act 4 puck unsprung w/ 30A
solid motor, sub/diff mounts and poly lca bushings
stance s13 SS-D's 12/12k
welded diff
fully rewired w/ EZ Wiring mini20

epuip's 18x10/12 +10 front spaced to 0 215/35 and 255/35
vs-kf's 18x10 +12 spaced to 0 18x12 0 215/35 and 255/35

[OLDSCHOOLRICER]

Props for a gangsta ass car.

[Megamarcx84]

you hit me up a while back on 88hybrid...your z looks real nice, is that bodykit adapted from an s13 one? you prob get hated on from z purists, but i like your car, it actually looks like it performs, and your drifting pics give hope to all those who would've loved to own a 240, but were unable to find one for sale. my only :2c:? that rear bumper....i'd definitely prefer you to follow during a tsuiso run cuz that thing is gnarly, and not in a good way...but who am I to talk? i've got a 3rd gen camaro iroc z rear bumper i'm planning on putting on my z31t, so, :gives:?

[Racinjitter]

You already know what I think about your car. Still,
http://aphs.worldnomads.com/alyssa_schwartz/3925/boobies.jpg

[Benedict]

slid in myrtle yesterday

leaving the garage
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caravan
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parkin in the pits
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video
GOPR0133.mp4 video by Armineus - Photobucket (http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/?action=view&current=GOPR0133.mp4)
GOPR0134.mp4 video by Armineus - Photobucket (http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/?action=view&current=GOPR0134.mp4)

gettin gas after the event
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back at the layer
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oh yes i did... :nanan?re

(photobucket account should be back up on the 15th when their monthly bandwidth cycles over. some of these pics and both videos are also uploaded on facebook)

[Gothpanda]

I prefered the white to be honest. What body kit is that? From the front it looks like sex..

[Benedict]

kit is fc bn t-1

[Racinjitter]

kit is fc bn t-1
LIES. This is sex!

[Gothpanda]

kit is fc bn t-1

where did you get it?

[whitepony22]

Def not something you see everyday or ever really. I like the originality of it man. What motor are you using? Didn't see that anywhere.

[Benedict]

still stock vg and t3 just cleaned up the engine bay. Intercooler is mounted but haven't made pipes or turned up the boost yet.


solid motor , subframe/diff mounts ACT 4 puck unsprung and welded diff

[dsastr_clan]

wow, the z31 alomost looks like a s13

[Gothpanda]

still stock vg and t3 just cleaned up the engine bay. Intercooler is mounted but haven't made pipes or turned up the boost yet.


solid motor , subframe/diff mounts ACT 4 puck unsprung and welded diff

So where did you get the body kit again?

[Benedict]

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[Gothpanda]

g
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:rimshot:

Did, all that came up was an fc bn rx-7 kit. Would that be it?

[sliptones629]

Did, all that came up was an rx-7 kit. Would that be it?

Do you know what an FC is?

[Megamarcx84]

Gothpanda, this is probably the opposite of what you would be told on any reputable forum, but seriously dude.......
You really should watch a lot more of Initial D...:bash:

[Gothpanda]

Gothpanda, this is probably the opposite of what you would be told on any reputable forum, but seriously dude.......
You really should watch a lot more of Initial D...:bash:

I just wanna know what it is, I've been looking for a more drifty z31 look. The rest look too narrow

[Gothpanda]

fixed my other post.

[Megamarcx84]

spotted you in jacksonville on Saturday, i'm pretty sure you were on 24 at the rim shop in between tire country and and buffalo tire. i gotta admit i wasn't a big fan of the color change, but i now understand it on a different level. i mean despite the wide-ass rims and the body kit, i might not have caught sight of the car, but that pink....i couldn't have missed that if i tried..if my z was running i'd have stopped for a closer look, but i was putt-putting around in my crazy neighbor's focus, so my pride wouldn't let me....lol:bow:

[84zed31]

your Z is SEX. not feeling the new paint job, but hey everyone has their own taste. The FC bodykit however, how much custom work did it take to get the kit on there? I have a Z31 also but only have the Kaminari kit, this is something new haha.

[Benedict]

I finally put the videos on YouTube

YouTube - Benedict Z31 MB Drift Nov 7 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWHST4W0FeY&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

YouTube - Benedict Z31 MB Drift Nov 7 2010 (2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLYK1JMvQkU&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[Benedict]

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[PurePontiacKid]

lowerit.com/rightnow

[Benedict]

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[Benedict]

YouTube - atypical weekend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv8LuPBKZIs&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

This video was recorded, edited, and uploaded using my iPhone 4.

[DeleriousZ]

eggs-benny, your shit is hot :P

[Benedict]

Thanks to this nice young lady..
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I have some new shiny things.
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CX Racing FD RX-7 radiator with fans and universal intercooler. It's more eBay stuff and cheap ($400 shipped for everything here) but the weld quality looks good. Plus, my friend has been using one of their radiators in his S14 for several years with no problems.

Also waiting to go in the car..
JWT ECU
SAFC
420cc injectors
Cobra MAF
OEM turbo manifold with external WG flange
TSS SS exhaust manifold hardware kit
t3/t4 .57 trim .63 a/r
Greddy BOV

Still need..
IC pipes, couplers, and t-bolt clamps
External WG
boost controller (I have a cheap MBC but may upgrade)
Time..

This setup made 391hp/433tq on my buddy's Z for a while until he got boost greedy and cracked a ringland. Turning the boost down so I stay in the 350-375hp range should make this uber reliable. It should be a pretty fun upgrade from my stock 205 crank hp.


By no means am I a tech or gadget person, but with the iPhone 4 it really is too easy to embarrass your friends all up in the interweb.


YouTube - The Layer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANWke4Df2VI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

Deployments and work have us three going our separate ways but the last year of weeknight wrenching etc has been a lot of fun.

[DeleriousZ]

Rolling the JWT/SAFC combo eh? No love for Nistune?

[Benedict]

Nistune sounds like the better choice. But with Matt selling everything together it was a great deal.

[Benedict]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/9af61a70.jpg

[Soulless]

Such and awesome car. You are the reason I want 18x10/12s now.

[wacko2]

pretty clean z u have nice an drop

[Wastegate]

wow, the z31 alomost looks like a s13
Lol no S13s should look more like benes Z31. I love your originality.
May I ask how the FD rad swap went? And your welded diff hasn;t given you any trouble?

[Benedict]

thanks for the comments

the FD radiatior is still waiting in it's box while I'm away for work. I've already got the stock radiator mounted horizontally so it shouldn't be any more work than making new brackets and re routing hoses. easy.

I'm on my second welded diff. 1st one lasted 4 years in 3 shells for probably 75k abusive miles at stock power. Welds broke loose while putting around town and blew a hole in the diff cover. Zero problems from the second one and my buddy daily's his Z31 with a welded diff also.

[Wastegate]

oh yeah your in the navy or army IIRC. Tight man, keep it safe!

[Benedict]

Marines

More items on the way.

Precision 39mm wastegate purple
ATP .78 div housing
T3 divided turbo flange gasket
clamp and bolt set
3x 3" v-band flange mild steel
2x 3" v-band clamp
Greddy oil adapter w/ thermostat
5/8 hardline SUM-G2558
4x -10 AN/tubing adapter fittings SUM-2200079N
Earl's oil cooler core 5.865x13x2" -10AN in/out EAR-41910ERL
Coolant catch tank SUM-G1477
AEM digital wideband
AEM Tru-Boost
Powered By Max
Coolant swirl tank
Coolant hose adapter
EVDM-EGT
2x EVDM-press/temp
fuel press. fitting
Hydro E-brake

Still need IC pipes and tires. Can't wait to get to work.

[Eazy_tom]

more now, this things legit as fuck.
Powered by max what, coils?

[Benedict]

Coils are Stance S13 SS-D with 12/12k springs, helpers front and rear, and Serial9 Cressida front strut tube adapters.

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[RJs13]

Very inspirational build! waiting to see more progress!

[codyace]

so 80's it hurts

i love z31's, no clue why. good stuff!

[Benedict]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/9164281c.jpg
Tacking up heat exchanger mounting brackets and laying out some IC pipes tonight. Still in progress.

I have these for sale. Check classifieds.
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[Benedict]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/ef3b5770.jpg

[wacko2]

man the blue z looks clean also, is there any more pic of that car, ur car comin along clean

[Benedict]

Blue 88 belongs to my buddy. These pics are from a few months ago.
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[adamvann3]

You do fast work. I really like the new setup, cant wait to see how it performs (I actually have a lot of parts similar to yours, just been too lazy to install/fab)

[Ratpack_Chad]

I found this thread today and was completely blown away. Awesome awesome car man! One of a kind forsure.

[Benedict]

Thanks,

It runs but needs a few fixes.
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[pandaroo]

your paint burnt my retina's. thanks alot lol.
cool car btw.

[jesse_s13]

niccccceeeeeee car

[Benedict]

Yesterday we cooked a gnarly spider
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Went to the yard and grabbed a vg for Taylor
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and saw this awesome sticker
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I has stickarz!!
A friend from back home sent me these so I can rep my local forum.
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Today we went to East Coast Performance so Matt could weld up a straight 3" for me.
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Here's where we started.
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The man at work.
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I still have some small oil leaks from the greddy sandwich plate and/or oil press. sending unit that need to be addressed along with rewiring my fans. I'm running with a 9.4lb WG spring and the tru-boost off for now and it rips hard. I'll spend some more time driving it as is and get familiar with operating the tru-boost and SAFC before turning it up more. 3/4 throttle in second gear shreds the rear tires between 3 and 4k rpm's :lol:

[Benedict]

YouTube - High Note (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Rwy1wyP28&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[Benedict]

Sticker time
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[Benedict]

Clutch disengagement issue resolved. Defective ACT HD PP replaced with ACT XD PP and HD clutch fork installed.
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Defective PP did this..
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Replaced with spare from RB trans so needed 1 hole drilled/tapped.
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HD clutch fork
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And Taylor's..
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[Megamarcx84]

still lovin the car man...once the insurance settlement for my april accident comes in, I intend to get back to work on my z31(so far ive done nothing but clean out the rear). as far as the vg you got for your friend, what was the pricing and condition? i try to research every once and awhile but pulled ones cost mucho $$$ and seem to usually be high mileage...and if you know the inside track on an inexpensive vg33 to pull/buy that would be helpful...:bowdown:

[Wastegate]

Damn clean man!! And no way in hell taylors was a NA?

[Benedict]

Yup Taylor's was na.

We got a used vg for him from Foss' in Havelock for under $200 and they had a couple other vg cars there.
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[Benedict]

Pics from roadtrip to Greensboro months ago
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Taylor lookin like he needs a helmet to walk..
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Heres a play by play from the roadtrip through Memphis to Branson for Z Fest. Copied and pasted from Z31p
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Stopped along the way.
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Bumper fail
Wind pwns
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Over heated a few miles before Memphis. Then twice more while limping it to the parents house. Coolant disappears and smoke/vapor pours out of the tail pipe.

Well at least I made it home instead of being stuck in bumfuck.
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Felpro headgasket fiasco and fucked woodruff key slot was getting more sketch by the minute. Bro hookup landed me an 87na with a good motor and perfect body in primer for $400. Motor swap in progress and shell will be stored for later. Been up all night, about to crash for a few hours then back to work.
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Big thanks to my old friend Jamie for his help and introducing me to Ty, David, Zach, Adam, and Barry who got me set up with the 87na, trailered it to my house for me, helping push it around and all kinds of other help.[/quote]


Done.
At BZF.

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On the way back to Memphis we found out that my white 85's temp gauge doesn't work when it puked it's water pump gasket and coolant on the ground 70 miles from home while my dad was driving it. Luckily a dude with a trailer stopped and offered to carry it home for me for $100.

While following the trailer, Arkansas roads finally claimed a part of my front bumper, the passenger front corner of the kit is now gone. I can't believe it's taken this many miles for it to happen. I also finally hit wot in 5th and pulled on a new camaro SS, but traffic was too heavy to keep playing.

Once home the glitter beast started smoking like a motherfucker. IC and pipes were full of oil. So I picked up a t3 rebuild kit from Turbochargers Inc. this morning. Didn't start working on it until 9pm, been up all night and it's almost done; just in time for us to pack and roll east on I-40 back to NC at sunrise.

I'm on vacation but I feel like I need a vacation..

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These are now hanging off my antenna. Mom's "Garden Club" got a kick out of that one.
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Made it home in time to catch my niece play T-ball.
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Had to cruise by my high school and snap a pic at the gas station across the street where everyone hung out and smoked.
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In an hour or so I'll see if it runs or blows up.

Turbo rebuild done. Spools shit tons sooner. Still smokes a tad, probably still burning off all the PB Blaster. It's progressively smoking less. New motor has lifter tap now :banghead

Highway cruising asap. 8)

Road trip complete.
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[Benedict]

Went autocrossing Sunday. Course was fun. Day ended with rain so once the course cones were picked up I went out and had some fun.
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[adamvann3]

Other than that, it looked like a pretty mild summer so far.

Greet meeting you at BZF. Hope to see you there again on a less eventful drive.

[Benedict]

Lol I can only hope that next time will be less eventful, but so far my luck hasn't changed.

Car felt weak. I'm still on a 9.4 WG spring. Taylor is using a 2.7 on stock turbo ECU/injectors for now and he builds boost sooner and during wot 3rd through 4th only falls back a few feet.

Car "puffs" smoke from BOV. Wanna see how much?
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Armineus/3d0da0bd.mp4

Soooo, mad blow by. Rings are toast. Fuuuuuuun...

Tire is rubbin mad due to ratchet straps pulling it down lol. Left side is fine, will raise this side a tiny bit to match clearance on left.

Junkyard motors looked dodgy at best. Enter Taylors old 9.1 W block that burned a qt of oil every 2-3 days.
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Box O Shit keepin it organized
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Bearings looking good
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New rings and head gaskets tomorrow.

Today...
Pretty much a sure bet we aren't making Streetwise on Saturday. Maybe we'll make Myrtle on Sunday.

Old motor is out.
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"New" short block is together. Heads n shit to come later.

[Benedict]

Copy

We made it to Myrtle.
Pulled these from someone elses FB.
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Big Thank You's go out to Matt and Jeff at East Coast Performance for all their help.

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More iPhone quality shit.
‪Pink Z[ebra] 1‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVAY6THMqY0&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

‪Pink Z[ebra] 2‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sA1oDMmOdM&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

2J G35 sedan.
‪2J G35 MB Drift‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3StMgRCwRWs&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

GoPro
1
‪GOPR0160‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j67iOy4R4Og&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

More GoPro action

Kangaroo run
‪Pink Z[ebra] 4‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgRue8yjYs&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

Wall tap
‪Pink Z[ebra] 5‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GvkB-nluRc&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

‪Pink Z[ebra] 6‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsZKoM0Qq3w&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[Benedict]

2 weeks after this drift day we went up to cherry point for an autocross. First run out and rod knock. My wallet needs a break so the car is down indefinitely.

[85ZChris]

Nice Z man. If you dont mind man I wanna go s13 coils but I'm not sure on how to do the adapter for front an rear you have any tips or advice to getting adpaters or making them?

[Racinjitter]

I used to make and sell the rear adapter kits, but now Zachary Ard from ASCO sells them as I dont have the time to give my full attention. Welcome to the Acadiana Sports Car Orphanage! | Acadiana Sports Car Orphanage - Official Store (http://store.acadianasportscars.com/) Send him a message and he will be able to provide you a set of rear adapters.

[Benedict]

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[Benedict]

I finally edited my Branson roadtrip videos.

Enjoy.

Pink [Z]ebra Branson Z Fest roadtrip 2011 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxSmxlxLtDY&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

And here is the latest from MB Drift

MB Drift Team Tandem Oct 8 & 9 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0xVQc47pBk&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[adamvann3]

Love the summer montage video

[wacko2]

any update on this built

[Benedict]

Here's what I've been up to.

I let the car sit for a month while I ate ramen.

The vinyl turned silver on the roof and hood so off it came.
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It got a little sticky.
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Cleaning up that mess took a week.

Pulled the motor out and dropped the crank.
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Stayed busy while parts shipped.
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Finished motor. Nissan main and rod bearings. Crank polished on the loose side of OEM spec. Ported turbo automatic oil pump with competition oil pan and updated sump tube with gasket. Top end was not broken down so new rings (also on loose side), HG, rebuilt turbo, etc still in play.*$12 paint job complete.*
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Motor smoked from exhaust at idle. Ran out of time so on the trailer it went.

Last day in the Marines came. Started packing.
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Last night in NC.
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Made it home. Took over the garage.
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Prepping for Nov 5 drift day.
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Removed turbo, replaced hot side oil seal. Changed oil. First start up was using Brad Penn 20-50. Now it's Valvoline VR1 20-50. Stopped smoking at idle but still pours under load. Changed plugs (NGK 4644 .025-028 gap) but no change. The motor sat upside down on the engine stand for weeks. Maybe there's built up oil residue, figure I'll just drive it and see if the smoke fades. Idles and runs perfect other than smoking under load.

Started driving. Made several short 2nd and 3rd gear pulls. Ran perfect while riding the edge of straight line traction.

Did a hard pull in 4th, boost was about 12-13 pounds, AF was 10-11, shifted to 5th and the car just felt instantly sandbagged. Massive misfire, wouldn't idle at stop lights. As it almost stalled oil pressure dropped. Smoked non stop. Limped home, oil sprayed everywhere from driver side valve cover vent but nothing from the other side.

Smokes from both vents but much more from drivers side. Pulled plugs, #2&6 slight oil residue, #4 complete coated in oil and gap was non existent. Cleaned, regapped all 6, ran for a minute, runs the same, pulled plugs again, same oil on 4. *gap is ok though.

Video
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So here it sits
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Freshly rebuilt, tires mounted, entry fee paid, fucked up and running like dog shit yet again.

Compression check
#1-75
#2-60
#3-40
#4-0
#5-170
#6-150

WTF

This is how I spent the Nov 5 drift day:
So, I went to Memphis for a TO event:

Found a guy mounting tires in the back of a pickup truck.
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I went over to his house to check out the wounded ex-glitterbeast.
It was a good day. Besides the whole not getting to ride in the super legit Z31 drift car thing.

[nothix]

what did you paint it with? came out nice

[nothix]

sorry about the motor issues. Maybe its time to consider a swap?

[Benedict]

It's rattle canned again, this time it's $0.99 cans of Valspar gloss black from Lowe's.

Yes I've considered engine swaps but I really want this car to remain a modified Z31 and not a hybrid. Eventually I'll pick up an S-chassis and bastardize that lol.

[nothix]

wow! that came out great for rattle cans. What's the trick?

[codyace]

Genny Cream Ale, LOL!

Still loving this car, dunno why, just do.

[SoulAmazing]

awsome lovedd it hated it and loved it again good work brotha

[nothix]

friend is thinking about picking up a Z31 for cheap. I showed him your pics for motivation =)

[z31_Law]

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damn benedict, i miss your z!

[Benedict]

Lol me too man but I've moved on to something new.

'12 3.8 R-spec
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[z31_Law]

Lol me too man but I've moved on to something new.

'12 3.8 R-spec
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lol wow dude, seems like now a days you look at a car and can do so much to make it look that good, great stuff man, you plan on going back to the z31?

[DeleriousZ]

Stop quoting all pictures in posts please.

[thebadz32]

Hey benedict for some reason it wont let me pm you but im intrested in the wheels any way you could send me a message and let me know if you still have the work equips

[ChukiZ31]

This z is an inspiration to all z31 owners! Love it! Where did you get the vented hood or was that made?

[Benedict]

I bought a cheap generic drop vent off ebay

then I cut it down the middle to make it more narrow and trimmed off all of the extra material around the edges

[ChukiZ31]

Dude I've looked everywhere for these lol do you have a link to one?

[adamvann3]

Dude I've looked everywhere for these lol do you have a link to one?

Version Select makes a universal one. Touge Factory carries them

version:SELECT Universal Hood Vent - FRP - TF Works - Real Racing Parts (http://www.tf-works.com/version-select-universal-hood-vent-frp/)

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2800/43370/products/8303/images/32388/FRP_HOOD_VENT2__52368.1360602373.600.400.jpg

The issue with the z31 is the cowl section of the hoods. In order to add vents, they need to be narrowed in order to fit in the cowl section.