My 300zx build

[Gino]

Well since it's up almost everywhere else lol here it is: Since I'm trying to catch up on about a years worth of posts I'll just go ahead and do the slim version instead of showing every single pic. I'll put up a mods list at the bottom so you can get the gist. It's about 99% done, just waiting on a few more fittings and extra nylon braided hose for the coolant lines and oil lines, then just need to make the IC piping and get it tuned. :) So without further ado, here she is in fall of 2008:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/fall%2008%20shots/1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/fall%2008%20shots/2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/fall%2008%20shots/roller.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/fall%2008%20shots/CRW_8937.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/fall%2008%20shots/engine.jpg

Mods list then:
GMS chip
SAFC-2 (with single AEM uego wideband)
manual boost controller @ 15lbs
JWT mild cams
K&N filter (that's all the z's intake upgrade consists of. just a filter)
FMIC
2.5" divorced downpipes
2.5" test pipes
2.5" HKS Hiper cat back
RPS 6 puck spring hub clutch
Fidanza LW flywheel
Unorthodox under drive pulley

horsepower was around 400whp on stock turbos, stock injectors with the cams. (have a video of me pulling on a friends pullied 04 cobra that dyno'd a little more than 465rwhp, so around 400-405hp is about right in that range to beat that car.

then on my birthday of 2009 the motor decided to blow. Basically the passengers side was detonating bad, I'm going to assume because the timing was thrown off because the DS head had a much lower deck height then the PS head (which I replaced with an old head when a pin on the JWT cams snapped and bent all those valves..didn't even think to check the deck height). Which then led to this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/blocktop2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/centerweightwelded.jpg
fully built bottom end, tig welded counter weight. fully balanced rotating assembly to 12000rpm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/railsinjectors.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/rails.jpg
BDE top feed fuel rails with modified lower plenum, RC 1000cc injectors, -8an fittings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/jun.jpg
JWT R5 cams with JUN adjustable intake cam gears

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/IMG_9558.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/IMG_9556.jpg
Supertech .5mm OS valves (inconel exhaust, black nitride coated intake), dual valve springs, Ti retainers, Ti seats, manley Ti collets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/gasketlower.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/lowerplenum.jpg
gasket and port matched lower and upper plenums

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/tbcompare.jpg
58mm CNC'd throttle bodies (vs stock on bottom)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/heads/chamber.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/heads/exhaustport1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/heads/intportrunner1.jpg
lots of head work, lots of material removed lol. Ported/knife edged intake/exhaust ports, bowl/chamber work, 5 angle intake valve job, radius exhaust valve job, bronze exhaust guides.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/rack/rackfull.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/rack/heim.jpg
custom manual steering rack :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/PSfront.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/done1.jpg
garrett GT3071R-WG turbos .64A/R with 14lb wastegates, kit custom build by me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/gaugeson.jpg
2 aem uego, 2 EGT, 1 ops, with greddy boost on A-pillar

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/bay1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/3-2.jpg
to
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/baypainted/whole1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/baypainted/PSwheelwelll1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/baypainted/dswell2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/baypainted/done.jpg
shaved/repainted engine bay (Done fully by me)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/wheelin.jpg
sparco mugello steering wheel

I'll post up the full mods list later with more pics, i actually have to run out now :x

enjoy!

[zspeedrft]

nice z!...

[articdragon192]

Good to see you on here as well. Just an FYI, Zilvia is a tad bit differernt from other forums. So lurk around, get a feel for how this forum runs before getting involved too much yet. BTW< never realized how crazy your motor build was, haha. Welcome, and emnjoy your stay :)

[Sterlz]

Nice head work!

[DeeJay1337]

Lookin dope! Liking that interrior setup!

[tricky_ab]

I've always had a soft spot for 300ZX's but I didn't have the balls to be able to work on one...

[Enna]

Still kinda wish I picked one up.

[va240dude]

Great job, nice to see someone taking care of Z!

[daxnizmo]

Wait a sec, is this on 3ZC? Looks gooood.

[Gino]

haha thanks everyone, its been a year and a half so far and finally ending!

Good to see you on here as well. Just an FYI, Zilvia is a tad bit differernt from other forums. So lurk around, get a feel for how this forum runs before getting involved too much yet. BTW< never realized how crazy your motor build was, haha. Welcome, and emnjoy your stay :)
lol yea I know it's a little different. I'll fit in though, Last on the list is cobra R wheels- 17x9 +23/ 17x10.5 +27 so I'll have some more offset :)


Wait a sec, is this on 3ZC? Looks gooood.
lol nope not on 3ZC and wont be til its done ;) thats the last place to get it.

more pics!:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/brakes/calrot.jpg
wilwoods :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/donetop.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/donebottom.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/pumps1.jpg
dual pump set up, fully customized bulkhead. for running braided line from the tank to the rails

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/bushings2.jpg
solid subframe bushings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/suspension/frontps.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/suspension/fronttension.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/suspension/reards.jpg
SPL coil overs, adjustable upper control arms, adjustable tension rods

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/front-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/clutch/all.jpg
HKS triple disc clutch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/newfmic/1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/newfmic/3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/newfmic/2.jpg
custom fmic made by Bell intercoolers with rear facing end tanks for shorter IC piping :)

[speedfreak90]

dude looks like a quality build. clean to. keep up the good work.

[Bob_Sagat]

Wow, amazing work!

[Rubenonamission]

pretty ILL! whats your hp goal??

[lalo167]

Clean build! Love how the inter cooler looks! Great Work!!!

[Gino]

thanks guys :)

as for numbers, race gas + ~37lbs I'm hoping to break 900wheel. Pump gas I'm guessing will be high 600's, would be ecstatic to break 700 on pump @ 22lbs though, but we shall see. There have been a few guys with these turbos making high 800's but they do not do a full build and are not set up for maximum efficiency, so we'll see how it goes! ;) I'll put some more pics up on Wednesday I should be getting a good bit of work done then.

[wannabdr1ftr]

you sir know how to build one hell of a car...im sorry "beast"

[S14_Kouki]

Nice build everything is looking like its coming together great.

[omgRWDgoodness!]

Great looking build. My question is what brand gauges are those 3 blue ones you have? They look nice.

[S13 curtis]

That is one nice build.

[Gino]

Great looking build. My question is what brand gauges are those 3 blue ones you have? They look nice.
they are actually the glowshift gauges. Seem very high quality and pretty cool. Since they are just EGT and oil pressure I don't need the recall or any of that fancy stuff. The things seem pretty similar in build quality to my greddy boost gauge, and I've read a lot of threads on various forums where people have compared them to Apexi, Greddy, HKS, Defi, etc. and the glowshift gauges are dead on with accuracy and response, so definitely worth the price.

I can't believe through the pics I forgot one of the most important things!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/build/haltech/haltech2.jpg
Haltech platinum sport 2000 with 5 bar map sensor, IAT sensor, and closed loop boost controller. Boost by gear? oh yea ;) will definitely help when fighting for traction.

also here's the first test fit of the motor:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs524.ash1/30798_393617079911_510139911_4268020_3863314_n.jpg
that's about when I realized I had to shift the rack over about an inch. The DS turbo was resting on the steering shaft. Had to cut about 3/4 of an inch off the heim joint threads, and 3/4 inch off the racks tie rod to be able to shift everything and have the proper toe adjustability.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/GinoZ32/Mobile%20Uploads/0_1-12.jpg
as for my exhaust, it is AMS 3" expansion down pipes with 3" resonated test pipes which funnel down to 2.5" after the resonator (last 2 inches of the test pipes are 2.5"). I am running this as my full exhaust, and will be making two 2.5" turn-downs for right after the resonators. If it is to loud for me (which I doubt haha) I will add a second resonator on a removable section (which would only be used for long drives like car shows at the beach- if i decide just one resonator is to loud for a 3 hour drive)

I should have the motor in with the trans hooked up to get the proper motor angle on wednesday, which I will then be making the IC piping so I'll def snap some pics then.

also for shits and giggles here's some videos of the car on the old set up:

YouTube - 300ZX compilation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TytKgTdh1vg)
just a little fun short vid

YouTube - cobravsz.mpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JkyPxZq-6s)
Me vs my buddies cobra. (from his car)

YouTube - Z v Cobra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH-BFWngn58)
(from my car) Sorry for quality. He had my vid camera in his car, so the one in my car was from my GF's digi cam on video mode.

and these are just some vids from the GFs digi cam one day- taken after the cams just mainly for exhaust tone purposes.
YouTube - z6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMgvaaZ1gfk)
YouTube - z 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUwwtUowWao)
YouTube - z 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2E0hp7sLO0)


and here's the full mods list I promised a few days ago :doh:

Engine/Heads:
-Eagle H-beam rods
-Wesico 88mm pistons (.040 over)
-Tig welded crank counter weight
-Ported oil pump
-Ishihara-Johnson crank scraper
-ATI race damper
-ARP head and main studs
-BDE low profile motor mounts
-Z1 58mm throttle bodies
-Gasket/port matched upper/lower manifolds
-.5mm OS inconel exhaust valves
-.5mm OS black nitride coated intake valves
-Dual valve springs
-Ti valve retainers
-Ti valve seats
-Ti valve collets
-Bronze exhaust valve guides
-major port work
-bowl/chamber work with flush ground spark plug bosses
-5 angle intake valve job
-radius exhaust valve job
-JWT R5 cams (272dur / .385" lift)
-JUN adjustable intake cam gears
-Power Enterprise kevlar timing belt

Fuel:
-Dual stock TT pumps (each pump capable of supporting ~650-700hp) running a parallel fuel set up
-8an nylon braided line from the bulkhead to the rails and as return line
-two summit inline fuel filters 40 micron
-Magnafuel FPR (-8 2 in, 1 out)
-BDE top feed fuel rails
-RC 1000cc injectors
-ASH spec dual fuel pump controller

Turbo/exhaust:
-Twin Garrett GT3071R-WG turbo's .64A/R with 2.75" inlet housing
-ATP 16lb wastegate actuators
-Z1 SS oil feed lines with restrictors
-Z1 GT series oil return lines
-Bell Intercoolers custom made FMIC, Vertical core 4.5"thick x 6" tall x 24.2" long. (The end tanks bring the total height to 12"- rated at over 1200hp)
-AMS exhaust manifolds
-AMS 3" expansion downpipes
-AMS 3" to 2.5" resonated test pipes
-Custom removable turn downs and possible removable second resonator sections

Drivetrain:
-HKS triple disc clutch
-Z1 one piece driveshaft

Cooling:
-Mishimotor radiator
-CX racing 19 row oil cooler

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels:
-SPL coil overs
-Adjustable front and rear camber arms (upper control arms)
-Adjustable front tension rods
-Hicas elimination bar
-Solid subframe bushings
-Wilwood 13" 6 piston BBK
-ADR Msports 18x8.5 +35/ 18x9.5 +35 with 245/35/18 and 275/35/18
(soon to be replaced with Cobra R wheels 17x9 +23 / 17x10.5 +27)

Electronics:
-Haltech Platinum Sport 2000 EMS
-Dual AEM UEGO widebands fed into the haltech as primary O2's
-Greddy 60mm boost gauge
-two Glowshift EGT gauges/sensors
-Glowshift oil pressure gauge/sender

I'm pretty sure thats all the fun stuff. I'm sure I'm forgetting something somewhere but oh well that's the main bulk