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

[300ZXttZMAN]

You should also look into replacing the trans/alternator/battery harness aswell.

[zfan4life]

You should also look into replacing the trans/alternator/battery harness aswell.

Gee thanks ttman... now i get to spend MORE money lol

Are those easily replaced with the car completed and together?


Alright update everyone... RODS ARE IN!!!

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Easier than an EFI harness, but still easiest with the engine out. A new one is about $200, a good used one goes for about $75-$100.

[zfan4life]

Alright so a new update.... I am getting readyh to bore out the water passage on the block... i also ordered these parts and they are on the way!
Silicone AAV kit
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Tensioner
Water Pump
Thermostat
Silicone Coolant Bypass Hoses
VTC Springs
VTC O-rings
Cam Seals
Crank Seal
Crankshaft Sprocket
F&R Crankshaft Sprocket Washers
Idler Pulleys(2)
Ramey Idler Pulley Studs

[zfan4life]

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!

So i just got another good chunk of parts in!

Brand new OEM timing belt


OEM Thermostat


New waterpump and H.I. Overdrive pulley


New Cam Gear Valve Springs


AAV Silicone hoses


New crank sprocket


New Tensioner and Idler Pulleys with Ramey Studs


New Silicone Bypass Hoses


ITS CHRISTMAS!

[zfan4life]

Alright so its getting to the time where i gotta start prepping things to get ready to go back in the engine bay...

so lets start with the valve covers


now after a little cleaning and prep work...


And now its time to cook the ceramic paint...



Fresh out the oven... now i have to wait 7 days? then clear coat it!




Well thats it for the day

[zfan4life]

Bad news today

The head job i had done was crap i took it to another shop to have it inspected, and he said they didnt even do valve seats right... so now it has to be redone and all the springs need to be replaced... is the madness every going to end

[DCaff300ZX]

Wow, bad news indeed...I've not had good luck with most people I've had do work on my Z in the past doing even capable work either.
If I was you I'd really spend some time searching out a certified Nissan specialist at the least and hopefully someone very knowledgeable on Z's before having anyone do any further work on your build, it's WAAAAY too easy to have disastrous fubar's occur otherwise...
Here's hoping it's just a small hiccup in your build!

[zfan4life]

yea a head job is machine work.. so i was hoping a machine shop would be able to handle it ...i guess not

[DCaff300ZX]

I hear ya, in the old days anyone could easily handle the majority of machine work and repairs...but not so much these days.
My NA had the w-pump go bad, and I had some cooling issues of course so I took it to a shop that had done small service for me on the car for years, and where the operator had an NA as well.
They somehow screwed up the w-pump install (leaked immediately) while doing 120K service as well, and when they went back in to re-do the entire job they then broke my radiator and then took a week to find and replace it with a non-OEM, WTF-brand POS..the whole fiasco took over two weeks, and they then tried to charge me for the 120K service on top of the w-pump work (and even tried charging for the radiator as well!) that we'd negotiated to be no cost, since all of the 120K service parts came on and off with the w-pump work.
Needless to say I now do ALL work I can possibly handle, and have a Nissan specialist to help me or handle any major work and will not even consider any other shop.

[zfan4life]

Alright update update update.

The block is currently being bored out and honed, then we are honing the water passage :-)

The heads are now fixed, brand new valves, springs guides and seals... 5 angle cut on the exhaust and 2 angle on the intake beautiful :-)

The main wire harness is en route however they are having trouble with my sub harness for the injectors so that will be coming later

[zfan4life]

YAY the new wire harness is in! Also decided to Plastidip the window trim moulding around the entire car... pics to come!

Wheels are also going to be plastidipped

Cleaning the engine bay this week... preparing for the motor! Shouldn't be much longer

Still need to order a couple more parts then im done! First posting Updated with parts

[zfan4life]

Can anyone else think of anything im missing here? anything else that should be upgraded or redone... shooting for 550 WHP... any ideas from ANYONE?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Bad news today

The head job i had done was crap i took it to another shop to have it inspected, and he said they didnt even do valve seats right... so now it has to be redone and all the springs need to be replaced... is the madness every going to end

The madness will end. Once your done and boosting 10psi. Just fight through it man.

[zfan4life]

Alright guys... so i have been dealing with this shop down in San Diego... its called Speed Specialties on El Cajon Blvd. Family owned and operated... the guy took the time to go thru every step of the process with me, me and my million questions, as well as he sends me photo updates and explains everything to me... you cant really price that kinda of customer service, and man they have been doing a really great job working with me, especially at dealing with my nervousness after the last mishap i had with mechanics lol.

Here are some photo updates!

Brand new springs and guides


Block just got bored out baby!




Next up comes the honing of that water passage! More updates coming soon!

[zfan4life]

Bad news today

The head job i had done was crap i took it to another shop to have it inspected, and he said they didnt even do valve seats right... so now it has to be redone and all the springs need to be replaced... is the madness every going to end

The madness will end. Once your done and boosting 10psi. Just fight through it man.

Thanks .. and ill be boosting 20.. if i can hold on until then ..m just kinda gets depressing that there are so many dishonest people

[300ZXttZMAN]

Click here.

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Click here.

Agreed 100%. Also go easy on the break in. But 20 PSI on pump gas (especially 91 octane) is a recipe for disaster.

[zfan4life]

Click here.

Good Info... that changes things alittle bit....

Knock system tuning it is!!!

[BigTDogg (MA)]

+1 Wise guy (in a good way)

[300ZXttZMAN]

[zfan4life]

Parts updated. Engine done at the machine shop! Pics coming soon!

[zfan4life]

Alright time for some PHOTOS!!!!!

Valve Seats before...


Valve Sears after...


Parts Parts Parts


More coming

[andre1038]

i love how i clicked the link that 300zxttman puts up and i am lead to tt.net of octane vs boost with a smiling Z with a FMIC. 300zxttman got a lot of the answers you need buddy. keep up the good work just don't cheap out and cut corners cause it will bite you in the end. i am staying tune to see how your progress goes my goal one day is to be at 500whp but I'm gonna work my way up. Stock then 350whp then 400whp then .... etc i am a little by little guy. I wanna drive my z and feel the difference each stage.

[zfan4life]

i love how i clicked the link that 300zxttman puts up and i am lead to tt.net of octane vs boost with a smiling Z with a FMIC. 300zxttman got a lot of the answers you need buddy. keep up the good work just don't cheap out and cut corners cause it will bite you in the end. i am staying tune to see how your progress goes my goal one day is to be at 500whp but I'm gonna work my way up. Stock then 350whp then 400whp then .... etc i am a little by little guy. I wanna drive my z and feel the difference each stage.

Thanks for the follow! I wish i could have done it that way... but when if you read the first posting i got ripped off pretty bad, so i dont wanna go thru this again LOL so i figure do it now and get it done :-)

I am prepping engine bay this week for spray... then hopefully i can have her running by december!

[vulcanrush]

i love how i clicked the link that 300zxttman puts up and i am lead to tt.net of octane vs boost with a smiling Z with a FMIC. 300zxttman got a lot of the answers you need buddy.

probably THE fmic for the z, the TDM one, it'll cost you about 1,700 dollars.

[BigTDogg (MA)]

i love how i clicked the link that 300zxttman puts up and i am lead to tt.net of octane vs boost with a smiling Z with a FMIC. 300zxttman got a lot of the answers you need buddy.

probably THE fmic for the z, the TDM one, it'll cost you about 1,700 dollars.

It's 100% the TDMWorks FMIC, and it's now $1850. But worth every penny.

[zfan4life]

Alright folks! Big day for me!!!! got my motor back!!! now its time to put that shizzy together!!!

Crankshaft, heads, block, pistions, Upper plenum



Dont mind that box on the bottom, it was waht the machien shop used to put parts in.



Block out of the bag and on the stand!




Welded counter weight :-)


More to come!!!!

[zfan4life]

Alright guys... its been a minute since my last posting...

Freshley rebuilt heads with new valves, springs and guides

Prettied up the eninge for the shows...

Completely built motor balanced/welded crankshaft, bored out water passage!

Here are the updated pics!!! If you have questions hit me up!

new valves guides and springs


Fresh from the machine shop!


Yummy!


Was bored so i painted these


Dr z motor mount on the bottom BDE ON TOP!!!


This is what Dr.Z tried to pass off as my turbo Oil Cooler!!! LOL FAIL Stillen cooler on the way!


Very Bored


Wiseco pistons , eagle Rods, ARP hardware, and ACL Race Bearings


First comes love!




Then comes marriage!



and then... HAPPILY EVER AFTER!



Would love to hear your thoughts!!!

[Retro-Cow]

Prettied up the eninge for the shows...

Prettied up indeed! Digging the color scheme.
What color do you plan to do the Throttle Cable Cover?