Steve,SuperHatch wrote:Well, I just figured out it is the injector for sure... so a plenum pull, a set of injectors, all the hoses, and anything else that needs to be replaced. Or swap in this VH. I'll make up my mind in a day or so.
Nick,npez wrote:Steve,
Not sure what all the financials are for your car (money you have in it, etc.), nor if its a TT, but I know the the TT slicktops are very rare. With this rarity comes a premium price. So in your situation you may want to consider fixing it and selling it to take advantage of the premium. Then find a donor with a good body/interior and a blown engine that you can get for next to nothing and use it as your base. The rest of the money you can use to get it where you want to without any additional expenditure on your part as the sale of your current Z would finance the rest.
Like I said I don't know what the $ situation is, but this is an alternative scenario you may want to consider if it makes sense to do so.
Nick.
Steve,SuperHatch wrote:
Nick,
Thanks for the advice. It's an NA Slicktop, I don't believe TT Slicktops were ever available in the states. Believe me, I've been considering a TT conversion instead of the VH for that very reason. It would make the car highly desireable if I ever decided to sell it. I could pick up a TT front clip from Z1, swap all those timing belt and tune up type parts I just put on this car over to it, and be on my way. However, the slicktop is already a lightweight, and swapping in the VH is cheaper and will also make the car lighter. It's also much more unique than a TT conversion, and I think it would make the car better balanced and more fun at the track.
I'm going to keep crunching numbers, but it's looking like a VH conversion is in this cars future. If anyone has a since NA Phase 1 injector they want to give up so I can get it back on the road for a bit, that'd be sweet...
Untrue. No such thing as a US factory TT slicktop. The ones you saw were conversions.npez wrote:There were some TT Slicktops sold in the US but they are few and far between
Well in spirit of good will I'll do the swap and take in car video so you can see what it will be like when your car gets done!riu wrote:you do know that the only reasons why I haven't started my VH swap into my Z are:
A. Waiting til I get out of college (been in college for 7 damn years) so I can fund the project.B. My 2+2 Z is too beat up and heavy.C. Ideally want to make it a Slicktop VH
So in the spirit of charity and goodwill, I think you should donate your spare VH and your Slicktop Z to me
I stand corrected. They must've been done very well, having a TT they looked just like mine when mine was stock.z1 zonly wrote:Untrue. No such thing as a US factory TT slicktop. The ones you saw were conversions.
I figure retaining the factory windage baffles and oil capacity is a plus. On top of that, by modifying the crossmember I can integrate a skid plate to protect the pan and get th motor to sit low enough to clear the hood... which leads into your second question.darkengineer wrote:Why the crossmember instead of the oilpan?
As an aside, why does it irritate so many individuals to have the octopus showing through the hood? I think it looks somewhat nifty.
Crossmember is notched enough so that the sump section of the OEM pan is not modded at all. The middle of the pan is modded to drop the motor lower over the steering rack. The crossmember is reinforced with 1/4" and 1/8" plate to regain strength. I'll see if I can get some pics, I didn't take any.hannibal wrote:Awesome! I didnt notice this thread last time around.
Any pics of what you did with the cross member? The motor seems to be sitting very low in there. Looks like the spider may fit. I was kinda skeptical...
Thanks! You can email me for info on radiator pricing...Stinky wrote:Nice work. Crap that is one big freakin radiator. Mind if I ask how much it set you back? What are you going to do for fans?
Just wondering if you thought about this?OUKNO wrote:There has been talk of people creating a swap kit for this, are you interested????
Cross member, transmission plate, engine mounts,..... and a write would great. It would be good little side gig of course the Niconauts would get the discounted price
With the stock unmodded intake, it won't close right now. Close, but not quite. Mazworx is modding a spare plenum of mine as we speak.OUKNO wrote:Damn she's turning out real NICE!!Is the hood shutting all the way with the intake on the VH?
Just wondering if you thought about this?
Bracing is already removed, still won't clear. I need another inch and the Maz mod gets me there. If there was another way without a hole, I'd do it.Carl H wrote:will it fit if the hood bracing is removed?I honestly would do that with some neat boxing up of the ends rather than change the plenum.