300ZXttZMAN build thread.. Its time to go broke or GO HOME!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Well thanks man but were good to go! I figured it out. I appreciate you taking the time to look for me though!

[RubyRed300ZX]

Not a problem. I'm in the garage waxing my car as it is.

[LIBRILZ]

Man this thread is so crazy, someone very near by where I live is doing an awesome build on a TTz. I can't say the last time I've seen a TTz around here let alone a well done one. I gotta check it out one day man!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Yea dude for sure your real close to me I am going to come to houston after I put my Z back together we could stop by and meet with you then all roll together to bay town for IFO..

Today I just got in the new hardware for the turbo's and the ashspec planar kit. The Ashspec planar kit teh sex.

[LIBRILZ]

That would be awesome, but unfortunately my Z doesn't run atm lol. Could still roll out though, just isn't as fun without a Z car!

[300ZXttZMAN]

That would be awesome, but unfortunately my Z doesn't run atm lol. Could still roll out though, just isn't as fun without a Z car!

Well the next show is not until like September I think.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Small update.

So I opened up my ecu and saw it was already socketed which made me so happy cause all I have to do pop the old chip out and put the new one in so thats what I did!

Pics:




As far as the rest of the Z goes I have been getting the plenum ready to be PCed saving money for a new oem trans alternator battery harness and planning where I am going to mount my controllers (ebc, turbo timer, EDFC). I am about to start putting the engine bay back together but before I do that I need to finish the brake booster..

I am about to make a new thread because I need some opinons from everyone.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Two nights ago we painted my valve covers.

I decided on wrinkle black with a little bit of shazam!



I only have this one picture because I accidently deleted the other ones.

So this will be a little teaser till I get more.

[DCaff300ZX]

Shazam indeed!
Do the bishez like the shparkles?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Shazam indeed!
Do the bishez like the shparkles?

They better!

[DCaff300ZX]

I'd be wanting at the minimum...

[Xplisit]

Interested in doing a similar build. Would it be possible to make a very rough estimate on your total money and time spent?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Interested in doing a similar build. Would it be possible to make a very rough estimate on your total money and time spent?

I would rather not discuss that publicly not because I don't trust yall but because there are some local tuners that are following my thread and I don't want to advertise that type of information.

If anyone wants to know for what ever reason PM me please..

I am sure yall understand.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Oh also guys I have an update:

Last night we took apart the interior of the Z to get it ready for the Tein flex coilovers and Tein EDFC which are coming in today I will take pics when they get here once I get a chance.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Pics as promised!








Tein flex coilovers with Tein EDFC

[alms24sebring]

I believe you have officially reached baller status. My old boss had these same ones (or similar) and man were they great. They were very smooth but firm and grabbed the pavement very well.

[300ZXttZMAN]

I believe you have officially reached baller status. My old boss had these same ones (or similar) and man were they great. They were very smooth but firm and grabbed the pavement very well.

I can't wait to test them out!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Ok so we were going to bolt both snails up this weekend but we ran into a few problems. We only got the left side bolted up its not completely installed we still have to tighten down one nut (front right) and tighten down the other ones (I am doing it in a sequence). Also hook up the oil feed into the block.

Fitment was good except the turbo oil return pipe was too long and not at the correct angle. We ran into this problem on both sides for the left side we had to bend it up. The reason why I think the fitment was not dead on is because I have the SZ oil pan (which is a modified oem TT oilpan) and the spouts are at a different angle which is really no big deal. I just thought I would state that for people wondering in the future.

Ok onto pics:

The first couple of pics are of the turbo oil return pipe.



Notice how the rubber hose appears as if it has a kink which it does. Its a very slight bend I don't think it will hurt anything. The oil will just puddle up then go over the bump and keep on flowing. Also its not in a binde (for lack of better words its not like it is seeing any tension). Also the oil return tube is touching the compressor housing should I adjust that??

Moving on, Notice how close the hot side housing is from hitting the block.. Its very precise. (1-2 mm) I got a couple of pictures from slightly different angles.




Here is the nut that I have to finish tightening. I am worried that I won't get it all the way tight.


Now random turbo pics:






So beautiful.

Questions/comments?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

IMHO, on the kink, I would just remove the oil drain hard pipe and "massage" it up a bit. As it is, it won't be detrimental to performance, but it can't hurt to line them up either. I wouldn't do it while mounted to the turbo though.

The turbo to manifold nut, try getting a built in swivel 13mm (they're 13mm right?) to tighten it. I forget how I did mine, I may have left the water line loose to get a wrench on the nut, then tightened the water line after. I honestly don't recall.

Looks great though man, beautiful engine.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Okk sounds good yea they normally are 13mm but Greg sent me what he uses because its easier. 12 mm flare nut.


They look like that except not as nasty.

Thanks T I can't wait till she is all complete and sitting in the bay.

[BigTDogg (MA)]

A swivel 12 should be easier to find. I'd ask him for suggestions as well, been 4 years since I did mine and I'm old, lol

[alms24sebring]

haha we are all one day closer to death.

I would try and massage it alittle too, you dont want it to rub a hole in the oil line. And yep, engine is still sexy.

If the swivel socket is too big just try a thinner chrome one. Also what do you think about heat wraps? Might be worth it if the exhaust side is that close to the block. Just a thought

[300ZXttZMAN]

BAM!

Going to get some more tools today.
12mm swivel, Pipe flarer, Pipe cutter.

Dad and I got the turbo on last night... It just needed a massage and some kind words.


Still gotta button it all up, torque everything down and then put the oil return back on after I modify it which is why I am going to get those tools.

After I finish up the turbo's it will be time for engine accessory brackets.

[DCaff300ZX]

It just needed a massage and some kind words.

LOL both of mine now have been properly massaged and sweet talked now...

[300ZXttZMAN]

LOL^ Yep. When I get my Z back on the road I am going to sweet talk her regularly I promise you it worked haha the turbo just slid right on up.

Last night we fixed the pipe on the RH side it looks real good now. I am going to tackle the LH side tonight along with that last nut.

The RH side turbo is completely put together I am going to get some pictures in a little bit after I catch up at work (had to bring sister to school today).
We need to talk about how to run the stainless steel oil feed line.. I have it ran right now but I don't think its right... Anyway i'll let the pictures do the talking in a little bit.

[canadian booster]

damnit, i've spent a good part of my morning at work catching up on your build *lol* serves me right for leaving for a while, looks great so far, everything is top notch!

[300ZXttZMAN]

damnit, i've spent a good part of my morning at work catching up on your build *lol* serves me right for leaving for a while, looks great so far, everything is top notch!

Thanks man!^

Alright guys time for an update. My latest care package from Specialty Z came in today!

First here is the over view:

• 1. Powertrix Rear upper strut tower bar
  2. Powertrix Front upper strut bar
  3. Stillen Front sway bar
  4. Stillen Rear sway bar
  5. SPL Tension rods
  6. New OEM tie rods
  7. New OEM trans harness
  8. Powertrix Front adjustable A-arms
  9. SPL traction rods
  10. Powertrix Rear adjustable arms

Now individual pics:







Winfactory hood struts

[300ZXttZMAN]

Not pictured is the MTX-L Innovative wideband. It should be in Monday.

[canadian booster]

what's the box with your coilovers? adjustable from the driver seat control or something?

[300ZXttZMAN]

what's the box with your coilovers? adjustable from the driver seat control or something?

Thats why I went with Tein because I love being able to adjust the stiffness while sitting in the drivers seat.