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Te37 · 10-19-2012, 12:44 PM

Nordlock, fails. If you use Inconel studs you don't have to worry about them stretching. If you use oem studs and Inconel nordlock (which I don't think they make) the stud will still stretch and you will have the same problem. The problem is not with the nuts vibrating loose it is the expansion and contraction of the studs. Safety wire fails, nordlock fails, stage 8 fasteners without the Inconel studs fail. I've been there done that.

Also from what I remember, the rb26dett use Inconel studs for the turbos.

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

That diff cover is the coolest shit I've ever seen. Where did you buy that? How much?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastNissan

Billet S14/S15/R33/R34 900cc extended diff cover

From the website screened onto it.

Yeh thats them, I'm not sure that there will be another batch of them done this way though. I think he'll be casting and then machining up the next batch.

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Zee

that is a awesome diff cover!!

liking your clutch choice, where did you find the Nismo twin plate ?

Ah ordered from Nismo Japan through Jesse Streeter dude. Not sure if he deals outside the US but he offers a great service here in AUS.

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 01:33 AM

Some more photos of the diff covers being made which I thought you guys might find interesting. Can see the size of the original block its carved from pretty huge!

More soon!

Beejis60 · 10-20-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Te37

Nordlock, fails. If you use Inconel studs you don't have to worry about them stretching. If you use oem studs and Inconel nordlock (which I don't think they make) the stud will still stretch and you will have the same problem. The problem is not with the nuts vibrating loose it is the expansion and contraction of the studs. Safety wire fails, nordlock fails, stage 8 fasteners without the Inconel studs fail. I've been there done that.

Also from what I remember, the rb26dett use Inconel studs for the turbos.

How do nordlocks fail, especially the x series? I've never heard of a nordlock failing, but it's not like it's my day job to look for nordlock failures. Moreover, the nordlocks are designed that if the fasteners creeps, the connection's clamp load increases. And yes, there are actually two different Inconel alloys being used; 718 and Hastelloy 276.
Either way, I've always used grade 12.9 bolts with the original nordlocks and jet nuts; granted, I wasn't using a monster turbo, but I don't see how that's any different.

jr_ss · 10-20-2012, 11:43 AM

CaBS, are you selling those diff covers? If so PM me, I'm interested.

cbcm2435 · 10-20-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaBS

Ah ordered from Nismo Japan through Jesse Streeter dude. Not sure if he deals outside the US but he offers a great service here in AUS.

yeah jesse will ship stuff to the US, but he doesnt have a container that comes here, so its all shipped via fedex or whatever, so it can be expensive with some things

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_ss

CaBS, are you selling those diff covers? If so PM me, I'm interested.

Nah man GKTECH sells them have a look at their site. Not sure if hes doing another run on them though.

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbcm2435

yeah jesse will ship stuff to the US, but he doesnt have a container that comes here, so its all shipped via fedex or whatever, so it can be expensive with some things

I've order off him 20-30 times and never used a container always air freight. Would have to be a very bulky item or alot of something to be worth it.

CaBS · 10-20-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Te37

I’m very surprised you didn’t go ap pedal box or something like that. After just installing ap's brakes I have their pedal box and cylinders on the way.

As for the inconel, i would defiantly recommend going that route. You can get them from here. I use them along with the stage 8 hardware and it’s a solid operation. I have researched and researched "loose turbo studs" to death, and the inconel studs were the only thing that actually works.

I'm thinking of returning to a 300ZX BM57+ 300ZXbooster its just alot easier.

CaBS · 10-23-2012, 05:33 PM

Got another package that had been on backorder from Tarrrk off here for afew months (ns.com trader). Came at the right time as the motor should be going in for test fit very soon!

Will be using this new Nissan P12 crank angle sensor to get up and running can worry about a crank trigger setup in the distant future.

More soon!

CaBS · 10-27-2012, 10:54 AM

The following weekend the task of getting the guards prepped and highfilled was set before it going off to Hypertune for quiet abit of fabrication work this coming week. I arranged to get the car towed over on Friday afternoon and after a mixup we got it over there by early evening. Some shots from the weekend.

The rear guards pre all the work beginning.

The car all packed up in the shed. Can see the height of it compared to the hatch next to it and needs to come down at least 50mm.

Some more skims of bog. Ended up with more than I had hoped but alot of it gets sanded off again.

Other side already sanded back.

Front guards here ready for the final skim to be sanded back the koguchi power writing already blocked out of the top of them.

Passenger side now sanded back.

Front guards fitted up bog all done. Just had to pull them off and scotch bright the corners so the high fill sticks without issues.

Cleaned up the rear tailgate with some scotch bright and thinners. Looks alot less pig now I think

Front guards ready for highfill

More soon!

RastaS14 · 10-27-2012, 02:38 PM

its coming along nicely!

CaBS · 10-28-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RastaS14

its coming along nicely!

Thanks man, pretty happy with how its coming out.

CaBS · 10-28-2012, 06:24 PM

Rear quarters all masked up ready for highfill.

First coat of highfill.

Mist of black over the top so the high and low spots show up when we start sanding it back later on.

Left the car for 12 hours so the highfill can dry then its off to hypertune on a tow truck at sparrows fart the next day.

More soon! =)

future · 10-28-2012, 06:45 PM

This build is so epic words can't describe

CaBS · 10-30-2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

This build is so epic words can't describe

Thanks man, trying to spend the time to do everything right. I plan on owning this for the rest of my days.

future · 10-30-2012, 08:12 AM

For the money you are putting I would hope so

CaBS · 10-30-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

For the money you are putting I would hope so

I'm just trying to spend it in the right places and have done as much of it myself as possible to save $$. Alot of the work I couldn't do has been done by mates @ mates rates so thats helped alot too. =)

CaBS · 11-02-2012, 09:12 AM

So the car got dropped off the following Monday morning. Luckily I drove over with the tow truck cause the guys weren't open when I got there (my fault for not checking). The following Saturday Jimmy was nice enough to help me get the motor over there as well.

The two of us were able to lift it into the micra o' death with some creative thinking. Thankfully the guys were at the other end to help us get it out. It was quiet amusing to see the micra pull up with it sitting in the back. :P

Micra with 700hp+ capable SR20VET

Good to see John getting some coverage lol

Two tie downs held her upright.

New home on this trolley bench.

Quick test fit of the cusco engine mounts.

Hopefully engine in soon for the first test fit once we get the gearbox conversion sorted.

future · 11-02-2012, 09:49 AM

More pictures of the micra

CaBS · 11-02-2012, 06:27 PM

Micra?

Dont have any more next time we use it I'll try get some!

CaBS · 11-04-2012, 03:13 AM

I went over to hypertune this week and installed the new Nissan water pump which John had gotten in for meand also the new P12 CAS.

The CAS proved a more difficult job than I first intended as the bung Mazworx had installed in the sensor hole was in there super tight and I couldn't get it out. I had to bring my tool kit back the next day and have another shot we made up a special tool with a 32mm socket and a long bolt to get it out.

No waterpump

Waterpump went slightly overboard with sealant will use much less next time!

Here is a shot of the bung after we got it out. Its actually quiet neat. I'll be saving this if I ever move to a crank trigger setup in the future.

You can see the slot in the end of the exhaust cam is offset so the CAS can only go in one way.

And vise versa

Couple of shots without the rocker cover on. Everything so nice and clean. =)

More soon! =)

drscooper · 11-04-2012, 10:31 AM

wow very nice man! coming together great!

CaBS · 11-05-2012, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drscooper

wow very nice man! coming together great!

Thanks man

CaBS · 11-05-2012, 07:29 AM

Has anyone had any experience with FuelLab pumps and FPR's?

They're looking pretty awesome on paper interested to see if anyones using them or knows someone who is.

52902 Electronic Fuel Pressure Regulator - Fuelab.com

41401 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line - Fuelab.com

Loving the fact my needs would be able to be met with a single pump and the FPR controls the pump speed as required so your not needlessly overheating the fuel at idle etc. You'd want to be sure its controlling it properly though I guess otherwise its all bad.

Beejis60 · 11-05-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaBS

Has anyone had any experience with FuelLab pumps and FPR's?

I heard of them a few years ago when I was in Hondas. There were a few guys using their stuff, but I honestly cannot remember who. However, I do remember their rep being generally positive.

CaBS · 11-05-2012, 09:05 AM

Picture of the electronic pressure reg here.

CaBS · 11-11-2012, 06:42 AM

Been making progress on the car not as much as I hoped for but your always going to hit snags along the road. The engine and box couldn't go in because of a small adapter plate issue which I wasn't happy with so we're changing it. Should be done early this week so I can hopefully so I might be able to get it in this week or Saturday at the latest.

Got some nice progress shots though CNC machines are so cool :P.

Here is the 100mm core sitting very close to the final position the end tanks will be custom made to suit.

Pulled the front hubs and control arms off again so we could easily handle the front subframe.

Pulled the subframe out and bolted it up to the engine with the cusco engine mounts.

Again.

I've decided to run with the Hypertune intake plenum while its much more expensive it also will work well with their throttle body and piping. I also like the modular design so if there is any fatiguing issues in the future I can just replace certain sections of it. Anyways here are some pictures of my intake runners being made on their horizontal CNC machine.

various

different

angles

Gear box picked up all back together. The front of the bell housing has been machined up to accommodate the plate being made.

Car on the hoist ready to go the rest of the holes in the firewall have now been welded up.

Also picked up my reconditioned power steering pump while it was out. Also has received a huge scrub up and actually looks pretty clean now!

The pulley will be swapped over when its ready to go on.

More soon!

RastaS14 · 11-11-2012, 10:16 AM

nice progress!

10-19-2012, 12:44 PM	#301
Te37 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nordlock, fails. If you use Inconel studs you don't have to worry about them stretching. If you use oem studs and Inconel nordlock (which I don't think they make) the stud will still stretch and you will have the same problem. The problem is not with the nuts vibrating loose it is the expansion and contraction of the studs. Safety wire fails, nordlock fails, stage 8 fasteners without the Inconel studs fail. I've been there done that. Also from what I remember, the rb26dett use Inconel studs for the turbos. __________________

10-20-2012, 01:33 AM	#304
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some more photos of the diff covers being made which I thought you guys might find interesting. Can see the size of the original block its carved from pretty huge! More soon! __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

10-20-2012, 11:43 AM	#306
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,056 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	CaBS, are you selling those diff covers? If so PM me, I'm interested. __________________ My SR20VET

10-23-2012, 05:33 PM	#311
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got another package that had been on backorder from Tarrrk off here for afew months (ns.com trader). Came at the right time as the motor should be going in for test fit very soon! Will be using this new Nissan P12 crank angle sensor to get up and running can worry about a crank trigger setup in the distant future. More soon! __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

10-27-2012, 10:54 AM	#312
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The following weekend the task of getting the guards prepped and highfilled was set before it going off to Hypertune for quiet abit of fabrication work this coming week. I arranged to get the car towed over on Friday afternoon and after a mixup we got it over there by early evening. Some shots from the weekend. The rear guards pre all the work beginning. The car all packed up in the shed. Can see the height of it compared to the hatch next to it and needs to come down at least 50mm. Some more skims of bog. Ended up with more than I had hoped but alot of it gets sanded off again. Other side already sanded back. Front guards here ready for the final skim to be sanded back the koguchi power writing already blocked out of the top of them. Passenger side now sanded back. Front guards fitted up bog all done. Just had to pull them off and scotch bright the corners so the high fill sticks without issues. Cleaned up the rear tailgate with some scotch bright and thinners. Looks alot less pig now I think Front guards ready for highfill More soon! __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

10-27-2012, 02:38 PM	#313
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its coming along nicely!

10-28-2012, 06:24 PM	#315
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rear quarters all masked up ready for highfill. First coat of highfill. Mist of black over the top so the high and low spots show up when we start sanding it back later on. Left the car for 12 hours so the highfill can dry then its off to hypertune on a tow truck at sparrows fart the next day. More soon! =) __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-02-2012, 09:12 AM	#320
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So the car got dropped off the following Monday morning. Luckily I drove over with the tow truck cause the guys weren't open when I got there (my fault for not checking). The following Saturday Jimmy was nice enough to help me get the motor over there as well. The two of us were able to lift it into the micra o' death with some creative thinking. Thankfully the guys were at the other end to help us get it out. It was quiet amusing to see the micra pull up with it sitting in the back. :P Micra with 700hp+ capable SR20VET Good to see John getting some coverage lol Two tie downs held her upright. New home on this trolley bench. Quick test fit of the cusco engine mounts. Hopefully engine in soon for the first test fit once we get the gearbox conversion sorted. __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-02-2012, 06:27 PM	#322
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Micra? Dont have any more next time we use it I'll try get some! __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-04-2012, 03:13 AM	#323
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went over to hypertune this week and installed the new Nissan water pump which John had gotten in for meand also the new P12 CAS. The CAS proved a more difficult job than I first intended as the bung Mazworx had installed in the sensor hole was in there super tight and I couldn't get it out. I had to bring my tool kit back the next day and have another shot we made up a special tool with a 32mm socket and a long bolt to get it out. No waterpump Waterpump went slightly overboard with sealant will use much less next time! Here is a shot of the bung after we got it out. Its actually quiet neat. I'll be saving this if I ever move to a crank trigger setup in the future. You can see the slot in the end of the exhaust cam is offset so the CAS can only go in one way. And vise versa Couple of shots without the rocker cover on. Everything so nice and clean. =) More soon! =) __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-04-2012, 10:31 AM	#324
drscooper Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: homegrown Posts: 799 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow very nice man! coming together great!

11-05-2012, 07:29 AM	#326
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone had any experience with FuelLab pumps and FPR's? They're looking pretty awesome on paper interested to see if anyones using them or knows someone who is. 52902 Electronic Fuel Pressure Regulator - Fuelab.com 41401 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line - Fuelab.com Loving the fact my needs would be able to be met with a single pump and the FPR controls the pump speed as required so your not needlessly overheating the fuel at idle etc. You'd want to be sure its controlling it properly though I guess otherwise its all bad. __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-05-2012, 09:05 AM	#328
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Picture of the electronic pressure reg here. __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-11-2012, 06:42 AM	#329
CaBS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Been making progress on the car not as much as I hoped for but your always going to hit snags along the road. The engine and box couldn't go in because of a small adapter plate issue which I wasn't happy with so we're changing it. Should be done early this week so I can hopefully so I might be able to get it in this week or Saturday at the latest. Got some nice progress shots though CNC machines are so cool :P. Here is the 100mm core sitting very close to the final position the end tanks will be custom made to suit. Pulled the front hubs and control arms off again so we could easily handle the front subframe. Pulled the subframe out and bolted it up to the engine with the cusco engine mounts. Again. I've decided to run with the Hypertune intake plenum while its much more expensive it also will work well with their throttle body and piping. I also like the modular design so if there is any fatiguing issues in the future I can just replace certain sections of it. Anyways here are some pictures of my intake runners being made on their horizontal CNC machine. various different angles Gear box picked up all back together. The front of the bell housing has been machined up to accommodate the plate being made. Car on the hoist ready to go the rest of the holes in the firewall have now been welded up. Also picked up my reconditioned power steering pump while it was out. Also has received a huge scrub up and actually looks pretty clean now! The pulley will be swapped over when its ready to go on. More soon! __________________ SXDevelopments on Facebook

11-11-2012, 10:16 AM	#330
RastaS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice progress!

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