300zx 2+2 TT BIG UPDATE PROGRESS!!!

[BigTDogg (MA)]

for about 1200 you can get a top of the line piston and rod combo. wiseco or cp pistons, and eagle rods

Good yes, top of the line, no.

CPs are nearly a grand themselves, but Wiesco and Eagle combo will run about a 1100.

To check the mark on your no-name pulley:

• - Put a long 3/8" extension in the spark plug hole for Cyl 1. 18"+ Or better yet, a long piece of plastic rod so you don't mar the piston.
  
  - Manually turn the crank with the sprocket attached until the mark on your sprocket lines up with the notch on the oil pump (TDC)
  
  - Slide the underdrive pulley on.
  
  - Ensure TDC is TDC with the rod in Cyl 1. It should be at the top of the stroke when the mark is at TDC.
  
  - Check the timing mark. It should be at exactly 0 with the lower timing cover.
  
  - If not, throw it out and get a UR or ASP pulley.

I guess you don't need the rod in Cyl #1 if you're all apart, just if the engine was in the car and you wanted to check.


Good luck with the GSP turbos, you're going to need it. Would have been better off getting some quality used turbos, or rebuilding a set of stockers.

While 500-600 RWHP isn't impossible, it's not in line with the components you have. I'd expect about 425RWHP from the GSP turbos, and even then, not for long.

Sport700 JWT turbos will get you your 500-550 RWHP easily on 93 octane and a fantastic tune (read, not just a JWT chip).

Don't want to piss in your oatmeal, just telling you how it is.

Oh, and Trinh (Vulcanrush) can come off like a d!ck, but he wasn't inaccurate in anything he said. Sometimes, the truth hurts.

Best of luck on the build, and thanks for the warning on Z-loser-suckka-shop. Those guys sound like clowns!

Welcome to Nicoclub

[300ZXttZMAN]

+1 ^

Wiesco's are great when it comes to bang for the buck.

[zfan4life]

Good yes, top of the line, no.

CPs are nearly a grand themselves, but Wiesco and Eagle combo will run about a 1100.

Yea, but they should be enough to hold what im doin

To check the mark on your no-name pulley:

• - Put a long 3/8" extension in the spark plug hole for Cyl 1. 18"+ Or better yet, a long piece of plastic rod so you don't mar the piston.
  
  - Manually turn the crank with the sprocket attached until the mark on your sprocket lines up with the notch on the oil pump (TDC)
  
  - Slide the underdrive pulley on.
  
  - Ensure TDC is TDC with the rod in Cyl 1. It should be at the top of the stroke when the mark is at TDC.
  
  - Check the timing mark. It should be at exactly 0 with the lower timing cover.
  
  - If not, throw it out and get a UR or ASP pulley.

I guess you don't need the rod in Cyl #1 if you're all apart, just if the engine was in the car and you wanted to check.

I will be sure to check this first thing when everything is going back on the block!

Good luck with the GSP turbos, you're going to need it. Would have been better off getting some quality used turbos, or rebuilding a set of stockers.

While 500-600 RWHP isn't impossible, it's not in line with the components you have. I'd expect about 425RWHP from the GSP turbos, and even then, not for long.

I have heard both sides of the spectrum on this... a couple people have been running these and had great luck running 570rwhp and a couple people say no stay away...we shall see what happens...and hopefully they are strong and on point!

... a fantastic tune (read, not just a JWT chip).

I originally went with the JWT chip, however upon further research from everything, i realized that i need a real DYNO tune and thats what i will be doing!

Don't want to piss in your oatmeal, just telling you how it is.

its ok, i dont really like oatmeal anyway ;-)

Oh, and Trinh (Vulcanrush) can come off like a d***, but he wasn't inaccurate in anything he said. Sometimes, the truth hurts.

i didnt necessarily have a problem with what he said, more so what he assumed and the way he came off with it... i dont hold a grudge so no biggie. i have already put 8 grand in to this build and probably gunna be close to another 5 g more so i understand

Best of luck on the build, and thanks for the warning on Z-loser-suckka-shop. Those guys sound like clowns!

Welcome to Nicoclub

Thank you, and no problem... you guys should have a review forum for stuff like that! He is gunna get someone killed with one of his "builds"

[zfan4life]

+1 ^

Wiesco's are great when it comes to bang for the buck.

I will put them to the test and post results of dyno and everything when done :-)

[zfan4life]

YAY!!! new package came in the mail today with a NON AMS underdrive crank pulley :-). everything APPEARS to line up as far as the grooves go, will know for sure once its on the car...

and on to the pictures


timing marks


new vs old


Please note the lovely chipped up stock crank that the fabulous Dr.Z put on my car!

[t.mcginley.jr]

That chipped crank pulley is only good as a paper weight now. How is that guy still in business?

[Ace2cool]

That's the same underdrive that Wes (aviatorwes) has on his car. Thing is stupid lightweight.

[zfan4life]

That chipped crank pulley is only good as a paper weight now. How is that guy still in business?

He is in business because he gets a bunch of young guys that he does work for and scams them and they dont realize it. Someone is going to catch on and its not going to be pretty!

[zfan4life]

That's the same underdrive that Wes (aviatorwes) has on his car. Thing is stupid lightweight.

Yea it is pretty light. less then 4 pounds. Does he like it? is his an ebay special?

[zfan4life]

another small shipment today!!!

Got the oversized radiator brackets from z1.. kinda bummed that they are scratched up...


also got these!!! Silicone heater hoses, also from z1 and dirty out of the bag but oh well i guess they were gunna get dirty anyway haha

[Ace2cool]

That's the same underdrive that Wes (aviatorwes) has on his car. Thing is stupid lightweight.

Yea it is pretty light. less then 4 pounds. Does he like it? is his an ebay special?

Couldn't begin to tell you. He bought that thing over a year ago. I believe it was from a vendor though, and not ebay. It definitely does make a difference.

[zfan4life]

BIG UPDATE FOR ME!!!!

Today.... i got..... MY NEW PISTONS!!!!!

I felt like a kid at christmas when i heard the truck pull up.haha!


The box


starting the unbox


Alittle further


oohh there is one!


AND THE JACKPOT

[skywhine]

Ohhh I want those.

[zfan4life]

Alright... another downer ...pulled the gurdle(girdle?) off today and man some crankshaft damage this is starting to get really depressing...

Check out the main bearings on this "dr. z rebuilt motor". This is such BS...


Must be a "custom" bearing..lol

almost done stripping the block for the machine shop... if i even take it.. im getting to the point where i feel like throwing in the towel.... more pics to come tomorrow..

Also updated my parts needed list on first posting

[epickakashi]

let me know how the gsp turbos work out for you ive heard bad things about those on the Zs i was thinking of grabbing a set and putting hks wastegate actuators to see if that helps since i need budget turbos to get my Z running again. check these links.



http://specialtyz.com/blog/?p=705

http://melissadrifts.com/write-ups/upda ... ed-turbos/

[zfan4life]

I will surely you guys know how the turbos turn out. I plan on running a boost controller and properly breaking in the turbos and engine before getting on it.

[JaeTee]

Wtf??? Just slapping turbos on an NA motor w/o necessary upgrades? Sorry to hear about that man...some people are just ***holes ~_~

[zfan4life]

Wtf??? Just slapping turbos on an NA motor w/o necessary upgrades? Sorry to hear about that man...some people are just ***holes ~_~

Yea... i just hope he doesnt get someone killed ya know... with all the shadey stuff he did ... its dangerous...

[zfan4life]

More disaster from the DR.Z work that was done

Ruff cut on this tube punctured the hose that was on it


is that enough sealant? i dont think enough of it leaked inside this part



tell me if you notice ANYTHING wrong with this picture???

[NolimitZ32]

Throw those Ebay gaskets in the trash and get some Nissan Head Gaskets, I blew a set of the cheapos running stock turbos. And get EVERYTHING machined, all surfaces, do not cheap out on the cheapest part of the build!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Sheesh look at the rigging they did for the damn oil filter tree.

[H1tman]

You know how dr z is always posting up ads on craigslist all over SoCal. post up your own "Dr Z testimonial" ad all over socal on craigslist with those pictures...im sure dr z will appreciate it.

seriously though, it would help a lot of people and their Z's avoid trouble.

[zfan4life]

I.do that ebery ten days

[zfan4life]

Sheesh look at the rigging they did for the damn oil filter tree.

"but its suppose to be like that" LOL!!! see the kinda stuff im dealing with ??

[300ZXttZMAN]

Hah yea man just keep pushing through it!

[zfan4life]

Alright... for those of you who tuned in to watch my build... i decided to spring for the new rods. Several people have said that the old rods can more then handle it... but i think its better to be safe , than sorry in this case. I dont want to build an awesome motor and then have it fail due to old rods. That would suck and probably be the end of my z hobby for a while so i sprung for the new eagle rods with arp2000 bolts. also ordered this last week was .... ACL race bearings, ramey idler studs, H.I. Overdrive for waterpump and arp main studs.

another update with pictures coming soon!

Gunna rip out the old harness this weekend :-) should be fun! HAHA NOT!

[IonZ32]

Are you located in the LA area? I was browsing CA craigslist adds for TTs when I found this http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pt ... 10696.html
Is this the shop that did the work? Found it funny I saw an add for a Dr. Z shop, would be even funnier if its the same one

[zfan4life]

Are you located in the LA area? I was browsing CA craigslist adds for TTs when I found this http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/pt ... 10696.html
Is this the shop that did the work? Found it funny I saw an add for a Dr. Z shop, would be even funnier if its the same one

Yes it is most definetly the same shop!!!! DONT GO THERE!!! Im in the vista/san diego area.. i post this every couple of days. This guy is such a joke, he lies about everything... he fakes his way thru it and then twists his words. check out his BBB rating! its an F
and he has multiple infractions with the california bureau of auto repair

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/3222703210.html

[IonZ32]

No worries, I've been doing my own work for awhile!
I live up in Sacramento, so itd be quite the drive for me!

[zfan4life]

Alright folks, today is the day the RODS get here... i feel like a little kid in a candy store waiting for the UPS man... HURRY UP!!!!!

Another update... Wireharness has been ordered... not gunna take any chances!