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Old 06-13-2012, 07:05 AM   #61
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Sounds like you have the majority of it figured out! Good find on those front hubs too, GTR front axles might not work, BUT at least you have a cheaper alternative to GTR hubs and front suspension. That multi-link front suspension is crap, idk why Nissan decided to use it on everything, Z32, Q45, GTR, etc, IT'S CRAP!

I have a GTS-4 axle laying around at one time. . . I'm 99% sure it's missing the inner part that would bolt to the front diff flange tho, but maybe that would at least give you a direction to go with the front axles? Just trying to help. I can't wait to see videos of this thing when it's on the ground and driveable!
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Old 06-15-2012, 12:22 PM   #62
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Old 06-16-2012, 12:08 AM   #63
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Oh also for the transmission I upgraded to a 370z clutch fork. Way tougher than factory 300z or GTR.
you upgraded the pivot ball too, right?
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Old 06-18-2012, 06:39 PM   #64
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the jdm stuff is going to be pricier just for the sake of being pricier. G35x and M35x both use a seperable atessa transfer case from the auto trans. Use g35x transfer case on vq manual trans with x front diff and axles. swap x front hubs onto your altima spindles and your spline count is golden. as far as oil pan is concerned, pull g35x pan, take measurements and have a halfway decent fab shop replicate the axle tunnel.

done and done.

the g/m35x stuff is coming down since it isn't 2005 anymore.
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Old 06-20-2012, 05:40 PM   #65
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you upgraded the pivot ball too, right?
Yes I did upgrade the pivot ball too, ;-)
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Old 06-20-2012, 05:42 PM   #66
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Sorry about the lack of posts lately. The s13 needed new brake lines, then I found out that the threads were stripped on one of the rear 300z calipers. Have several project cars and it spreads me thin time from time.
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Old 06-20-2012, 06:35 PM   #67
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wow and i though i had high goals in the works, this shit is on another level. cant wait to see some more progress on this. keep it rollin!
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Old 06-21-2012, 12:53 AM   #68
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Yes I did upgrade the pivot ball too, ;-)
jus backin you up, my bro
the pivot ball you got is shorter than the original, yes?
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Old 06-24-2012, 06:52 PM   #69
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Well life has been throwing me curve balls lately so haven't had much time to play. Fuel pump went out in the yellow boomerang (92 SR20DET). Me and my son put a little time in the Louisiana 100F 50-70% humidity to get the dash out. Have to pull the rest so we can start cutting, and cleaning and welding and painting....
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jus backin you up, my bro
the pivot ball you got is shorter than the original, yes?
Yes but barely, at first you think this is a waste of time until you hold them side by side.....
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ive heard only good things from the z32 community about fork upgrade, which lead me to buy the kit from z1
havent had the change to install it yet, because i have to drop the tranny, booooo.

but when i was first in the market, i was confused about the 2 different chromoly balls available. the longer one is a direct swap for the stock ball (to be used with the stock fork,) and the shorter ball is to be used for the solid fork.
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:07 PM   #72
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ive heard only good things from the z32 community about fork upgrade, which lead me to buy the kit from z1
havent had the change to install it yet, because i have to drop the tranny, booooo.

but when i was first in the market, i was confused about the 2 different chromoly balls available. the longer one is a direct swap for the stock ball (to be used with the stock fork,) and the shorter ball is to be used for the solid fork.
That is what I got at the same time I did their Z1 TT Clutch & Flywheel Combo. They said it is easily streetable and can hold 600ftlbs of TQ. It can what I can afford for now.
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Old 06-28-2012, 04:39 AM   #73
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Thanks for the lead on the clutch fork upgrade, I'll be using it on my RB25. I got my kit through Zspeed though because they have a chromoly pivot ball included.

Good luck on this build, I'll be watching.
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Sounds like you have the majority of it figured out! Good find on those front hubs too, GTR front axles might not work, BUT at least you have a cheaper alternative to GTR hubs and front suspension. That multi-link front suspension is crap, idk why Nissan decided to use it on everything, Z32, Q45, GTR, etc, IT'S CRAP!

I have a GTS-4 axle laying around at one time. . . I'm 99% sure it's missing the inner part that would bolt to the front diff flange tho, but maybe that would at least give you a direction to go with the front axles? Just trying to help. I can't wait to see videos of this thing when it's on the ground and driveable!
Why is that suspension crap and please don't copy-paste from MotoIQ

On thread: This project sounds bigtime, I hope it will be worth it
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Old 06-28-2012, 10:13 AM   #75
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Old 06-28-2012, 04:52 PM   #76
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:10 PM   #77
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Sorry for the delay. I have made some progress. These pictures are unedited and not pretty! I promise it will look a little better once my brother and I are finished.

I have reshaped the AC box to provide more clearance for the passenger side head. The piece that I am holding has been moved to the left as it interfered with reshaping the firewall. The lower hard lines rotated to fit into the new location.



Initial Firewall cut (there have been more adjustments)



There is enough clearance around the transfer case to be able to change the fluid without dropping the tranny.

Floorpan cut and test fitting transmission.



I might move the engine forward just a hair to get the shifter lined up perfectly however, the further back and lower the better for balance sake.



GTR crossmember was supposed to ship today and hoping I can find some axles soon. Guys help a brother out as I am not having any luck finding them!
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A cool side note is that there is no interference with the seats so full adjustabilty is still there. The passenger side tranny mount did have to go as it interfered with the front output shaft. Plan is to use the subframe rail on the passenger side as a mounting point and cross over to the opposite side hitting the factory spots on the drivers side.
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:45 PM   #79
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Sounds like you have the majority of it figured out! Good find on those front hubs too, GTR front axles might not work, BUT at least you have a cheaper alternative to GTR hubs and front suspension. That multi-link front suspension is crap, idk why Nissan decided to use it on everything, Z32, Q45, GTR, etc, IT'S CRAP!

I have a GTS-4 axle laying around at one time. . . I'm 99% sure it's missing the inner part that would bolt to the front diff flange tho, but maybe that would at least give you a direction to go with the front axles? Just trying to help. I can't wait to see videos of this thing when it's on the ground and driveable!
I was reading an article the other day where a drift team took an r32 and converted it to a 240 front suspension. If you have anything laying around that can help me move forward I would greatly appreciate it!
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Old 07-06-2012, 07:43 AM   #80
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10-4, I'll snap some pics of the front end I have and see what I'm willing to let go.
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Old 07-07-2012, 04:52 AM   #81
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Holy hell, this will be amazing!!
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Old 07-10-2012, 02:35 PM   #82
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This thing is gonna be awesome and it's a Louisiana project! I'll be following this! Keep up the hard work and don't give up on it my fellow louisianian...
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Old 07-11-2012, 11:58 AM   #83
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This thing is gonna be awesome and it's a Louisiana project! I'll be following this! Keep up the hard work and don't give up on it my fellow louisianian...
Thanks man! Should be making more progress soon so I can post it up. Have a lead on axles so that will help tremendously as well....
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AC box modified and Transfer case area almost done.
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Old 07-12-2012, 01:26 AM   #85
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I love this build, can't wait for the day the pictures of the finished front end come up.
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loving this build! keep up the good work.
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Old 07-12-2012, 01:27 PM   #87
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I love this build, can't wait for the day the pictures of the finished front end come up.
Me to! The GTR crossmember has been shipped. Hope it arrives by the middle of next week so I can make more progress...

This one has been eating my money lately. New brake MC is on its way.

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You need to learn to communicate with your local sliders... Since I have a Z32 bmc sitting in a box in my garage.
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This came in today. Hope to have time to mess with it tomorrow after the MC swap in the boomerang...
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