1972 240z S30 VG30DET (Very Good 30) Build Thread

[Toykoz32]

Hello again, for those who know me or have seen my builds yes another damn project. For those that dont know me, a few of my build are on this forum.

Here is one of my current builds:

Recently aquired a 1972 240z with 108,112 miles.

Having an new extra vg short block laying around and a set of cima heads and manifolds, I decided to swap the vg into a s30.
Borgwarner s200sx
Looking for around 550-600hp.

Heres my list so far:
Stock motor with ported cima heads and jwt springs
Relocate position of turbo from driver to pass. side (not enough room to keep on driver side)
Aeromotive fpr
Walbro 485 pump
-6 feed and return line
ID1000 injectors
Borgwarner T4 turbo
Custom top feed fuel rail
Turbosmart wastegate
Greddy Profec B boost controller (Old School baby)
R32 gtr front brakes calipers with custom bracket (I will be running 16" so I will try to fit the largest rotor in them).
Custom intake manifold with q45 throttle body
Had a pair of ARC z32 intercoolers laying around that I will have modified to a single.
z32 master cylinder and possibly pedal
z32 clutch master and possibly pedal
possibly z32 diff installed
HKS Sport z32 Muffler
Magnaflow 59959 Catalytic converter ( Im kind of a tree hugger)


The paint on the car will be redone. I purchased a new center console, new seals from black dragon and a bre rear spoiler.

The respray will be porsche's carrera white



Where im at now:

Motor motors with urethane have been made, transmission mount has been prototyped ( This along with a few other pieces will be made out of billet aluminum), shifter bracket done, Oil cooler bracket made, ic done. The turbo just got in yesterday ( Borg Warner Airwerks S200SX-51 aka s251), T4 twinscroll flange, the fuel rail stock came in as well. Next will be the exhaust manifold, then exhaust.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20140821_222946_zpsbpnpxoyg.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20140925_185305_zpsvb77ubdw.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20140828_195103_zpspptkhl9u.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20141018_181533_zpsmybrwgpm.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20141105_200435_zpspat9hv88.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20141012_111326_zpstz4asx76.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20141105_200301_zpshcrrnl5c.jpg

Turbo will be located like this:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20141106_190806_zpswomt95nu.jpg

[johnathanz32]

very nice i though about this swap but with the regular z32 engine not the cima one. I avoided it for weight reasons and no time to make the mounts. please keep this post updated. very cool.

[danbarnett123]

Any info about the wheels in the grey z32 in the background of one of those pics?

[Toykoz32]

Any info about the wheels in the grey z32 in the background of one of those pics?

Nismo LMGT1, photo of the wheels are in my other build thread

[danbarnett123]

Want to sell the lmgt1? Specs? Pm me

[Toykoz32]

My guy is back in town and was back to working on my car. Got the turbo manifold complete, and now he is working on the fuel rail and intake manifold.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150117_191315_zpsuwipoh5z.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150118_163927_zpsi2e5tl62.jpg

[ksuberk54]

Very nice.

[Toykoz32]

Another Update

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150124_152126_zpsc9kugroe.jpg

[Toykoz32]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150221_193810_zpshw4vojcn.jpg

[Toykoz32]

Another Update: Soda blasted the engine bay and got 2 coats of basecoat before the clear goes on.


On the to do list:
Rebuild steering rack
Firewall bulkhead for heater core and AC
Powder coat/Zinc/Anodize Metal parts ( IC piping/crossmember/all suspension parts/ exhaust)
Custom Radiator support made and welded in
Fuel tank ( from a fuel injected Z)
Fuel lines ran
Modify new 300zx efi harness

Man goal is to get everything ready as i have my tuner coming out on t6/12/15 to tune my other z and would like to have this one up and running to get tuned too.

I will focus on the exterior and interior after the tuning is complete.



http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150502_114447_zpstak2zmwq.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150502_114541_zpsjfx1jfxn.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150502_114529_zps1wcy1fxv.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150502_114543_zps8pa0ym6i.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150502_163523_zps4nw8tmwd.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150505_191013_zpsljcmqnq1.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150505_191047_zps7ytnvgab.jpg

[niSm095]

Very cool. Different. I'll be following this one.

[Toykoz32]

Part off to be Powder coated, zinc or anodized.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150517_165558_zpspuc24otn.jpg

[Toykoz32]

Shot one coat of clear yesterday.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150520_181001_zpslvq98c7x.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150520_180952_zpsgehc1jn8.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150520_180948_zpsotq1ylpz.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150520_180940_zps0rnpnlq2.jpg

[Toykoz32]

Before color sand and buff:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150528_200746_zps7okvbyqf.jpg


After:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150528_200734_zpszrn275tw.jpg

[ksuberk54]

Looking good

[Toykoz32]

Parts back from being coated. Picked up some wheels for this project, installed the motor. Very productive weekend.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150606_132345_zpsinccage6.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150606_174938_zpsjmwrvryr.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150607_162531_zps9ohg3df4.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150607_195755_zps0uda2lkc.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150607_195824_zps6nki1ebg.jpg

[AzS13hatch]

Thats pretty awesome stuff man. Different for sure, I like it

[Apex Eight]

Interesting build. Subbed!

[Toykoz32]

I also have an build thread on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015618771783716/

[PoorMans180SX]

I've always thought the S200SX and the VG would make a great pair! Looking forward to the results of this build.

[Toykoz32]

I will be running the adaptronic in my 240z build!!! I love this ecu in my 1000+rwhp z32, that the decision to run it in my 240z was a no brainer. Should have this bad boy up in running within a month. Stay tuned as this will start to progress pretty fast.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150711_145903_zpsje1fanhm.jpg

[Apex Eight]

Nice, keep us updated!

[Toykoz32]

received some of the final pieces.

The much waited for rack and Pinion bushings (2 months)
Control arm and sway bar bushings
Innovate SSI-4
Innovate LC-2
4 port boost solenoid
e85 content sensor
fuel line


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/Slicktop/20150720_220350_zpslqlalwjq.jpg


Im going to put everything together for the tuning, and then take most of it apart to do some cleaning up of things ( Wiring, heater core, AC, power steering, interior, body work)

Last thing on the list to get is a driveshaft.

[Toykoz32]

Car on the lift ready for some work.

Finally in the garage for the "rough" assembly. Will be putting the car together of the next few weeks to get it ready for the dyno day in mid/late August. After tune, body work and interior, and re-powdercoat. Going with a different color.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150726_202654_zpsrkcltce6.jpg

[TheRealSy90]

Looks like it's coming along great.

[Toykoz32]

Made some more progress:

under coating stripped
New under coating applied
Front suspension installed (waiting on 5 lug hubs)
Transmission cleaned and ready to install
-6 SS hard line ready to install.
rear suspension removed for refresher


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181523_zpssrlpq7kl.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181536_zpsm09dt7hb.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181527_zpsviatteme.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181539_zpsovu6yj5l.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181558_zpskm9fstq6.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150803_174559_zpsfihnmhi3.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150803_174616_zpsoocf3p3o.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150803_174637_zpsuvocuwkl.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150803_174459_zpsrjwac7id.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181449_zpsqgdykmxs.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181439_zpsslzqxvda.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150801_181420_zpsrwo3hhgz.jpg

[drewr4411]

Car on the lift ready for some work.

Finally in the garage for the "rough" assembly. Will be putting the car together of the next few weeks to get it ready for the dyno day in mid/late August. After tune, body work and interior, and re-powdercoat. Going with a different color.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150726_202654_zpsrkcltce6.jpg

Can you please link me to where you bought your lift? Great build thread so far!

Thank you.

[Toykoz32]

Can you please link me to where you bought your lift? Great build thread so far!

Thank you.

http://www.costco.com/Dannmar-MaxJax%E2%84%A2-2-post-Portable-Auto-Lift.product.11589445.html

it was on sale when i purchased for 2k. It does come with free shipping to your house.

[TheRealSy90]

Do the lift posts not secure to the ground? I'd be scared of it tipping over when the car is in the air.

[Toykoz32]

Do the lift posts not secure to the ground? I'd be scared of it tipping over when the car is in the air.

Yes it does

Video on how it works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSUAXQOoXuY

[Toykoz32]

Clutch and transmission installed.

Took some part to get powder coated, should have back mid next week.
GOing to make a custom heat shield for the exhaust.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150804_190224_zpsukfvbrw9.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150804_191240_zpsrtorrwpb.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150804_195923_zpsr38g22ud.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150804_200045_zpsetnipnhj.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150804_201929_zpsruybueat.jpg

[ZenkiDeven19]

I will be running the adaptronic in my 240z build!!! I love this ecu in my 1000+rwhp z32, that the decision to run it in my 240z was a no brainer. Should have this bad boy up in running within a month. Stay tuned as this will start to progress pretty fast.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150711_145903_zpsje1fanhm.jpg
Woah some pics of your z32? :)

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

[Toykoz32]

Woah some pics of your z32? :)

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk


http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=394013

[5280VertDET]

Love the build, but there is one thing that gets me; why weld 2 ARC intercoolers together versus just selling them buying and fabbing a core?

[mastadon]

Love the build, but there is one thing that gets me; why weld 2 ARC intercoolers together versus just selling them buying and fabbing a core?

Because custom JDM fab points breh. Obvi.

[Toykoz32]

Love the build, but there is one thing that gets me; why weld 2 ARC intercoolers together versus just selling them buying and fabbing a core?

From the accident in the white z32 the end tank was missing pieces, so i made something out of the damaged parts.

[xitsalgin]

tightttttttttt

[Toykoz32]

I found Another ARC intercooler in my garage after doing some clean. I took the IC and the fuel tank to be cleaned/sealer/repaired. I should have them back mid next week.

I also bought some headlight covers and started on the wiring (chopping up a new harness , don't want any electrical gremlins).


The rear end is getting a re-fresher (new seals and bearings), and 5 lug conversion. Hope to have all that back by the end on next week


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150812_204419_zpsyemaodpe.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150811_221322_zpsyzcvwu2j.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150809_215155_zpsdmvuvtvc.jpg

[Hatemy7]

Man this thing is fucking sick

[Anti]

cool build. why on earth did you weld those two intercoolers together in a series though :(

[5280VertDET]

love the build, but there is one thing that gets me; why weld 2 arc intercoolers together versus just selling them buying and fabbing a core?

from the accident in the white z32 the end tank was missing pieces, so i made something out of the damaged parts.

cool build. Why on earth did you weld those two intercoolers together in a series though :(

12345678910

[Toykoz32]

12345678910

Thank You 5280Vertdet

[Toykoz32]

Received parts from PC . . . . . In the wrong color :-(

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150819_221517_zpsisiewch1.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150819_221453_zpscdorzkff.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150820_190351_zpskojxy4tg.jpg

Gave it back to him and got it back in the color I wanted.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150828_221340_zpslvbg6f9c.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150828_234944_zpsccrmhsxz.jpg


I also received my gas tank and started installing the rear end.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150821_185159_zpsklvz1gw3.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150829_160257_zpsss3jktst.jpg



I'm currently in a rush just to get this car started. TUner will be out her on the 18th. I will worry about the ECU location and after the car is tuned.

[Apex Eight]

Yes it does

Video on how it works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSUAXQOoXuY

Wow, that's pretty cool. How much did your setup cost in total?

[Toykoz32]

Wow, that's pretty cool. How much did your setup cost in total?

2k shipped to my door

[Toykoz32]

A little more progress made. Was told a s13/s14 rad would fit perfect in the bay, I will test it out next week.


Will have a custom air box made in the future for now i will grab a filter for tuning.





http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150908_192105_zpswfi2b5c8.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150908_192115_zpsjgysr4vw.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150908_192255_zpstdgoqugy.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150908_192218_zps0n2gi8pk.jpg

[ksuberk54]

What color are you painting the exterior? What hp you looking for? Great build so far!

[Toykoz32]

What color are you painting the exterior? What hp you looking for? Great build so far!


The Exterior will be the same as the engine bay, which is Porsche white i think Pure white, Maybe Carrera White I have the paint code written down somewhere.

Hp should be in the 500-600rwhp range.


Thank You - currently looking up info for LS coils or maybe VW coils

[PoorMans180SX]

Please post dyno sheets!

[Toykoz32]

Please post dyno sheets!

I'll post my numbers. HOPEFULLY i can get this wiring completed. I just ordered some LS coilpacks (The Good Ones #10457730), and should be receiving those on Thursday. I cutting it really close but the factory layout of the harness will not work and I rather modify once. So it will be a Loooong week.

With 2 kids (2 months and 14 months) and a full time job that comes out to Maybe 2 hours a day to work on the car.

[Hatemy7]

this is so sick!!!!!!!

[Toykoz32]

Some more progress as I get down to the wire (tuner will be here on SATURDAY!!!) he's coming to tune my z32, but i would like to get this bad girl up and running.


I kind of got ahead of myself when i installed the transmission the first time ( look at previous photos), I forgot to install the clutch fork, lol. Its all good only took 20 mins to pull transmission and reinstall.


I installed the exhaust ( Need 1 clamp for Mid-pipe to muffler)


Also installed wastegate with SCREAMER pipe.


Mocked up the Rear wing - - - Just for the hell of it.


I wish i knew someone with some 4 to 5 lug spacers and i would temp. install my wheels. But for now I will rock the stocks until i do the 5 lug conversion.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150915_001557_zpsi1rima1i.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150915_001531_zps2bnnnokz.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20150915_001628_zpsharljlaf.jpg

[Apex Eight]

Nice work man. Good to see consistent progress, especially with a build this unique. A lot of people set out to do something different and don't really understand how much work it would take and give up half way through.

[jr_ss]

Who's tuning your Z32, if you don't mind me asking?

[Toykoz32]

Who's tuning your Z32, if you don't mind me asking?


Matt Pool from Winfactory/Diven Authority, I fly him down every time i need a car tuned. Very good work.

[PoorMans180SX]

Updates on this?

[shawnm565]

Hope all is well! Have you made any more progress?

[Toykoz32]

Sorry no real updates. I got Married a few weeks back and that took up a good amount of time.

the s13 radiator did not work, I ended up using a ae86 radiator and had custom mounting points made.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20160323_192224_zpsqfduhg9g.jpg

I need to find a alternator that will work or make a custom tension bracket and shorter belt.

Still waiting for the shop to get me my brake line built.

I did received my fuel tank back with it custom bulkhead and intank setup ( Didnt want an external pump). Now I need to take the take to get cleaned and sealed again.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20160315_181333_zpsfn2tpavr.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20160315_181339_zpspkms16ee.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20160315_181350_zpsxoz1qnps.jpg


I still havent finished the wiring, but I did find a mounting location for the ECU, so know I know where the wires need to go.

Pulled the dash so I could have it upholstered and have the factory gauges modified to with z32 digital internals

[PoorMans180SX]

What's up with this thing? I really want to see it run!

[Toykoz32]

Been EXTREMELY busy with a new house purchase and remodeling ( Got rid of 2 rooms to make dinning/kitchen/living room larger). But still made some progress with a 2 and 3 year old running around and the wife having a different work hours than me give me about 4 hours a month to work on anything.


Got most 90% of the wiring complete Fuel and relay box installed. Found a older set of recaros seats. Just realized the diff end of my driveshaft is not correct bolt pattern.

Fuel system installed 100%
Working on brake system ( will probably do 2 calipers on rear one dedicated to ebrake function)

Need to send gauges out to see if a z32 gauges can be retro fitted ( might no be worth the hassle.

Just order CV axles for the rear and need to get 5 bolt hubs so i can finish up the rear end.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170730_193058_zps9dhdi4iu.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170730_193050_zpssu6slx2g.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170730_183102_zpsccogyc6h.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170730_154643_zpsmyobqxev.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170722_122912_zpssgwbhtcm.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170409_152123_zpsvmzqxwup.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170402_130251_zpsnwndktdl.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170409_152202_zpssjmjmuj8.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170730_152103_zpsackttvq2.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170716_231123_zpsjgh2ip5f.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/18519792_1406715292727769_4387457555460670467_n_zp snqantyez.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/18582069_1406715356061096_768585506963115633_n_zps rqxsmdpb.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k235/trendsetterz2947/240z/20170318_202639_zpsninv9zzi.jpg

[Toykoz32]

Got a little update:

Got the vehicle started: https://youtu.be/Tugm0BtdNok

Dropped a few more things off to get powder coated, will be getting the cage installed in a few weeks. Custom seat brackets will be completed tomorrow, need to install the radiator cooling fan. Will get the vehicle stripped and seal on February 23rd. Vehicle will be painted in March.


Getting closer.


And I bought ANOTHER vehicle (another FD rx7)

[Toykoz32]

Got the car on the rollers a few weeks ago.

It was my first time tuning so I dmwas not aggressive with timing a pretty rich on fuel.

329 rwhp @12psi.

Car is currently at the body shop for paint.

https://youtu.be/OE0UOPwlIok

[PoorMans180SX]

Cool stuff. Almost sounds NA!