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s13.5ftw · 06-30-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racepar1

Ummmm, I've never seen a playground made of tig welded chromoly dude! Ever seen the ikeya formula arms? They cost over $1000 for a set of LCA's and they don't look that sexy!

^^agreed

msglength

driftstyre · 06-30-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Def

What are you doing for the stock ball joint taper? Did you ream the stock spindle out to a more "common" domestic taper and use some off the shelf stuff, or did you machine stuff to the Nissan taper?

Def,

I was planning on reaming out my factory taper to a US 1.5 or 2 inch taper. Fortunately, Kuah @ SPL made a few custom ones and I was lucky enough to get some. The taper is stock nissan with a 5/8-18 shank. That happened to be the monoball size I have been using so it works great (mine used to loosen up a tiny bit once in a while so these will be a great upgrade)

driftstyre · 07-20-2008, 06:54 PM

Some updates

I started the car today! If you like fire, check out the video.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2szApaRTI[/ame]

I finished the mods to the cooling system that needed to be done. The microprocessor control for the EWP is wired in as well as a few other small things. One of the last major things to do is the front end. I have been waiting for a hood for like 5 weeks now and I need that as its the only stock mounting part on the front. That dictates where everything else will be mounted. So, when the car is tuned and ready to go, a full test day will be in order and then I think the first actual event will be Super Lap Battle at Pocono. We'll see though, I might only be able to do Redline @ VIR this year and a few test days.

Some cooling system photos.

Landers · 07-20-2008, 07:11 PM

Ahhh i love this car so much, That video was pure awesomeness.

*burnsauto* · 07-20-2008, 07:12 PM

...i love real race cars...

Xracer · 07-20-2008, 07:43 PM

Sex.... I cant wait to build my next car. In the process of building my first car,or anybodys car for that matter, you learn and think of so many other new and better things you can do next time.

blu808 · 07-20-2008, 11:57 PM

Can your car have sex with my car?

Xracer · 07-21-2008, 12:04 AM

Is the after fire in the video due to an anti-lag system?

sxe · 07-21-2008, 12:11 AM

^ no its the flux capacitor.

EDacIouSX · 07-21-2008, 12:18 AM

wow that car looks like its gonna be totally ballin

irritatedmax · 07-21-2008, 06:32 AM

i am so glad you decided to build a 240. we could be missing out on all this awesomeness if you had chosen another chassis.

and, becareful where you stand around bill's car if it is idling. i can see a few hot legs in the future or scaring a few unsuspecting bystanders with a quick tap of the throttle.

driftstyre · 07-21-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xracer

Is the after fire in the video due to an anti-lag system?

No, its just rich. The car hasn't been on the dyno yet with the new injectors, just did a percentage compensation for the extra fuel.

Xracer · 07-21-2008, 12:11 PM

I see, my buddy's RB does that alot too and its just running rich. Not quite the fireballs like that though. Probably the super short exhaust. But yea that machine is awesome. I'll have to meet you in person some time. Maybe at a track event or something.

rightcoastimports · 07-21-2008, 07:48 PM

bill really nice work i'll have to come by and check it out.. i need you to do some work for me anyway soon.

driftstyre · 07-29-2008, 09:49 AM

Thanks Estevan.

The turbo CHRA/Compressor Housing arrived today. Oiling system, cooling system, brakes and electronics are all set to go. Tuning will commence in the next few days! The whole oiling system disconnects with two fittings, no leakage. Removing the front (to work on the engine) takes less than one minute. I will most likely use 112 but I am thinking about Q16.

SoSideways · 07-29-2008, 10:17 AM

You didn't burn your leg when you went over to turn the car off? There was still a blue flame sitting on the exhaust tip lol

Car's looking nice Bill

sliksta1 · 07-29-2008, 10:38 AM

amen to this 240. your brain is filled with upmost fab skills man that i have seen in awhile. keep up the good work. you wanna build my car? haha.

cant wait to see the car in action!

forum04pl · 07-29-2008, 10:44 AM

Looking good as always Bill! I'm liking that duct/fan setup.

P.S. sorry about my POS ko'd in the back haha

rightcoastimports · 07-29-2008, 09:13 PM

coming for tuning on the 6th so i'll have to check this out in person.. looking fabuloso.

atutt · 07-29-2008, 09:19 PM

Mr. Washburn, you are a fab God amoung men! lol

This build is absolutely awe inspiring. I love it!

96Turbo · 07-29-2008, 09:28 PM

crazy oiling setup, crazy ducting/fan setup, crazy front end

simply amazing

driftstyre · 07-30-2008, 10:03 AM

Thanks guys. I hope the car will be impressive this/next year. It is getting sprayed in calsonic blue after the front bodywork is completed

The turbo is in. I machined the compressor inlet down a tiny bit and removed the lip so I can use 4" ducting to the filter. The outlet was tapered up to 2.5" and smoothed out inside. I started the coolant lines to the turbo, oil return is done and feed is done.

Our buddy brought by his new Peterbuilt tri-axle, 540hp-1650ft/lbs. It has one of the new cummins/holset VGT turbos. I noticed it has a turbo speed sensor

Gavster · 07-30-2008, 10:07 AM

You do some really amazing stuff! Hats off to you, and thanks for a fun and itneresting read everytime I look at this!

gotta240 · 07-30-2008, 10:13 AM

subscribed.

GSXRJJordan · 07-30-2008, 02:15 PM

Awesome, it's really coming together Bill! I love these updates

Oo_Skyline_oO · 07-30-2008, 02:28 PM

WOW nice build man

0100 · 07-30-2008, 03:14 PM

This car is so fucking badass. Absolutely amazing work.

DSG FTMFW!

*s13 @ fullboost* · 07-30-2008, 03:20 PM

Wow very impressive welding +1

Maximamike · 07-30-2008, 04:33 PM

Looks cool all painted and what not.

Def · 07-30-2008, 05:15 PM

What kind of quick disconnects are those? I work with Aeroquip's AE series at work. The pressure drop on some of the smaller ones is pretty high, so I wonder what other QDs are like when it comes to thinks like oiling/water cooling. Once you get to a -16 size I'd bet the pressure drop on most is pretty inconsequential.

Well... and the fact that one half of even the -4 size is over $800/each kind of makes them not an option for automotive usage. Don't don't allow ANY air into the system, which I hear is a big pickle with some QDs.

07-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#94
Landers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: W Mass. Age: 33 Posts: 561 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Landers Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ahhh i love this car so much, That video was pure awesomeness. __________________ d-faction.com

07-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#95
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,156 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	...i love real race cars... __________________

07-20-2008, 07:43 PM	#96
Xracer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sex.... I cant wait to build my next car. In the process of building my first car,or anybodys car for that matter, you learn and think of so many other new and better things you can do next time. __________________ R34 NEO POWER

07-20-2008, 11:57 PM	#97
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07-21-2008, 12:04 AM	#98
Xracer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Is the after fire in the video due to an anti-lag system? __________________ R34 NEO POWER

07-20-2008, 06:54 PM	#93
driftstyre Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston Age: 42 Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Some updates I started the car today! If you like fire, check out the video. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2szApaRTI[/ame] I finished the mods to the cooling system that needed to be done. The microprocessor control for the EWP is wired in as well as a few other small things. One of the last major things to do is the front end. I have been waiting for a hood for like 5 weeks now and I need that as its the only stock mounting part on the front. That dictates where everything else will be mounted. So, when the car is tuned and ready to go, a full test day will be in order and then I think the first actual event will be Super Lap Battle at Pocono. We'll see though, I might only be able to do Redline @ VIR this year and a few test days. Some cooling system photos.

07-21-2008, 12:11 AM	#99
sxe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house. CA Age: 32 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^ no its the flux capacitor.

07-21-2008, 12:18 AM	#100
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	wow that car looks like its gonna be totally ballin

07-21-2008, 06:32 AM	#101
irritatedmax Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ashland, NE Age: 35 Posts: 1,360 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	i am so glad you decided to build a 240. we could be missing out on all this awesomeness if you had chosen another chassis. and, becareful where you stand around bill's car if it is idling. i can see a few hot legs in the future or scaring a few unsuspecting bystanders with a quick tap of the throttle.

07-21-2008, 12:11 PM	#103
Xracer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I see, my buddy's RB does that alot too and its just running rich. Not quite the fireballs like that though. Probably the super short exhaust. But yea that machine is awesome. I'll have to meet you in person some time. Maybe at a track event or something. __________________ R34 NEO POWER

07-21-2008, 07:48 PM	#104
rightcoastimports Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Area Age: 36 Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	bill really nice work i'll have to come by and check it out.. i need you to do some work for me anyway soon. __________________ 95 SR Zenki \| @ e_form daily - A34 Maxima \| A36 Maxima

07-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#105
driftstyre Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston Age: 42 Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thanks Estevan. The turbo CHRA/Compressor Housing arrived today. Oiling system, cooling system, brakes and electronics are all set to go. Tuning will commence in the next few days! The whole oiling system disconnects with two fittings, no leakage. Removing the front (to work on the engine) takes less than one minute. I will most likely use 112 but I am thinking about Q16.

07-29-2008, 10:17 AM	#106
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You didn't burn your leg when you went over to turn the car off? There was still a blue flame sitting on the exhaust tip lol Car's looking nice Bill

07-29-2008, 10:38 AM	#107
sliksta1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NM Age: 38 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	amen to this 240. your brain is filled with upmost fab skills man that i have seen in awhile. keep up the good work. you wanna build my car? haha. cant wait to see the car in action! __________________

07-29-2008, 10:44 AM	#108
forum04pl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boston Posts: 573 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Looking good as always Bill! I'm liking that duct/fan setup. P.S. sorry about my POS ko'd in the back haha

07-29-2008, 09:13 PM	#109
rightcoastimports Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Area Age: 36 Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	coming for tuning on the 6th so i'll have to check this out in person.. looking fabuloso. __________________ 95 SR Zenki \| @ e_form daily - A34 Maxima \| A36 Maxima

07-29-2008, 09:19 PM	#110
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 35 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mr. Washburn, you are a fab God amoung men! lol This build is absolutely awe inspiring. I love it!

07-29-2008, 09:28 PM	#111
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 32 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	crazy oiling setup, crazy ducting/fan setup, crazy front end simply amazing

07-30-2008, 10:03 AM	#112
driftstyre Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston Age: 42 Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thanks guys. I hope the car will be impressive this/next year. It is getting sprayed in calsonic blue after the front bodywork is completed The turbo is in. I machined the compressor inlet down a tiny bit and removed the lip so I can use 4" ducting to the filter. The outlet was tapered up to 2.5" and smoothed out inside. I started the coolant lines to the turbo, oil return is done and feed is done. Our buddy brought by his new Peterbuilt tri-axle, 540hp-1650ft/lbs. It has one of the new cummins/holset VGT turbos. I noticed it has a turbo speed sensor

07-30-2008, 10:07 AM	#113
Gavster Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 35 Posts: 512 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You do some really amazing stuff! Hats off to you, and thanks for a fun and itneresting read everytime I look at this! __________________ I <3 burnt metal smell....

07-30-2008, 10:13 AM	#114
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07-30-2008, 02:15 PM	#115
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07-30-2008, 02:28 PM	#116
Oo_Skyline_oO BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	WOW nice build man

07-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#117
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	This car is so fucking badass. Absolutely amazing work. DSG FTMFW! __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

07-30-2008, 03:20 PM	#118
s13 @ fullboost Spirit Of Ecstasy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Wow very impressive welding +1 __________________

07-30-2008, 04:33 PM	#119
Maximamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoughton, MA Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks cool all painted and what not.

07-30-2008, 05:15 PM	#120
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	What kind of quick disconnects are those? I work with Aeroquip's AE series at work. The pressure drop on some of the smaller ones is pretty high, so I wonder what other QDs are like when it comes to thinks like oiling/water cooling. Once you get to a -16 size I'd bet the pressure drop on most is pretty inconsequential. Well... and the fact that one half of even the -4 size is over $800/each kind of makes them not an option for automotive usage. Don't don't allow ANY air into the system, which I hear is a big pickle with some QDs.

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