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

[300ZXttZMAN]

Haha alright fellas i'll get an update Monday or maybe tonight. I have a fairly decent update I just need to take some pictures.

Stay tuned!

[DCaff300ZX]

Running, I hope???

[300ZXttZMAN]

Running, I hope???

Haha not quite I'm waiting on chromer to finish up with a couple of pieces then she will be ready to finish putting the engine back together.

[300ZXttZMAN]

UPDATE:

Ok so first the rear suspension is near complete all thats left to do is put the HICAS delete bar on and the LH EDFC motor.










Some pics of the subframe we will put the rest of the suspension on once its installed on the car.






Here is a picture of the EDFC motor installed:



Also notice how messy my interior is from taking all the inside apart to run the EDFC wires ect. Drives me nuts


So as I said the rear suspension still needs to be finished. We will have the rear completely finished this weekend. The only things left to do for the rear suspension is install the Stillen sway bar and Powertrix hicas delete. WAY later I'll install the Powertrix upper rear strut tower bar. I want to refresh my interior before I install it.

The front suspension will be finished once its on the car. The parts that need to be installed on it are as follows:
1. Coilovers
2. EDFC
3. One of the remaining SPL tension rods
4. Stillen sway bars.
5. New OEM tie rods
6. New OEM gear rack dust boot.

Alright moving right along,
Here you will see where I adjusted the turbo oil return lines because they were kind of at a wierd angle so I fixed it and now they are free flowing.



I have a question though fella's in this next picture you will see the RH turbo oil feedline notice how it is positioned. I want it to be positioned 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock instead of how its positioned now (8 o'clock to 2 o'clock). But my question is can I simply turn the line or will I have to take the fitting back out of the block then clean it and reapply RTV since the RTV on it is cured.


Lastly,
Entering into this build I didn't have a very large amount of tools mainly just the basic stuff with a couple ratcheting wrenches and a hefty supply of various 10mm tools. Majority of my tools are Craftsman because I believe in quality, just buy it once and be done.

However my roll cart is a Harbor Freight special hehe. I probably would have bought a Craftsman but they didn't have the style I wanted so I said ef it and I bought the Harbor freight cart. I also figured that it is just a tool cart and I know how to weld so if something happens I'll just "jerry rig" it since after all its just a tool cart. Once I have my own house with a shop in the back I'll get a fancy tool cart - until then this one will work fine.

Also one of the guys that work for us has the same exact cart and he has been using it here for about 6 years .

Pics of the roll cart:






Of course I had to decorate the cart a little bit hehe.

Questions/comments ? Also does anyone have a suggestion about the turbo oil feed line.

Thanks guys,
-Mark

[Ziggy1621]

Looking good brother! tell me you're going to clean up some in those fender wells and hit it with some spray can semi gloss at least

I'm heading to louisiana in November, I'm going to want the full tour and maybe it'll be rolling then?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Yes that sounds good she should be running by November. yesnod

No need to paint/clear the fender wells they clean up good when my car is moving hehe. My car has been sitting since October 2011 so everything except the interior is very dusty.

Can't wait to clean her up.

[Ziggy1621]

Schweet

[DCaff300ZX]

Looking good Mark, keep it up!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Looking good Mark, keep it up!

Thanks Dave!

[Zombar]

dude SIIICK zx man i hope all goes well! keep the updates coming! this is some major inspiration, i can wait to drop some major money into my car. i really need some import car buddies, all the people i know are into american muscle and trucks...they laugh at my engine.. soon soon.

[300ZXttZMAN]

dude SIIICK zx man i hope all goes well! keep the updates coming! this is some major inspiration, i can wait to drop some major money into my car. i really need some import car buddies, all the people i know are into american muscle and trucks...they laugh at my engine.. soon soon.

Welcome to NICO!!!

Thanks man! I'll post update with pictures Tuesday if I find time.

[daxnizmo]

This thing ain't running yet Mark?? Whats the hold up? Looking good man.

[Ziggy1621]

Yeah dude, I'm coming in 4 weeks and expect to get skeered by the power

[300ZXttZMAN]

This thing ain't running yet Mark?? Whats the hold up? Looking good man.

No man not running yet. Getting close though. I'm wanting to have it back on the road come thanksgiving.

Yeah dude, I'm coming in 4 weeks and expect to get skeered by the power

When you come in shoot me a message and you can come meet me and I can show you my car.

I have been taking alot less pictures and doing more work. hehe.

[Ziggy1621]

well then what you doin typing? Back to work!

[300ZXttZMAN]

well then what you doin typing? Back to work!

I'm working right now.

[Ziggy1621]

Schweet. What you working on? I got my springs installed yesterday, awaiting my front wheels from the shop that had to replace them after scratching both front. Then I'll have some pics of the stance

[300ZXttZMAN]

Schweet. What you working on? I got my springs installed yesterday, awaiting my front wheels from the shop that had to replace them after scratching both front. Then I'll have some pics of the stance

I still have to route turbo coolant lines, fuel lines, install upper timing covers then its ready to be bolted onto the subframe and then bolt the trans ect... Lift the subframe back into the car.

[TUNAz32]

Since Mark hasn't updated in a while, the motor is in!

[NolimitZ32]

Yeah I saw those pics on FB, good job dude, maybe we can roll together when I come to visit next year. Mine is having some work done while im over here so she can be fresh for me when I return.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Since Mark hasn't updated in a while, the motor is in!

YEP!

Yeah I saw those pics on FB, good job dude, maybe we can roll together when I come to visit next year. Mine is having some work done while im over here so she can be fresh for me when I return.

Hell yea dude what are you getting done??! I'm down for a cruise! I'm going to try to update this thread saturday night.

[bartZ32tt]

The finish line is rapidly approaching! Looking forward to the updates

[mnofal225]

Dude hell yeah that is whats up man. i just bought my first 300zx, its an NA but i still love it so much. Anyways wanted to congratulate you on finally getting the beast to work.

[DCaff300ZX]

Since Mark hasn't updated in a while, the motor is in!

YEP!

Yeah I saw those pics on FB, good job dude, maybe we can roll together when I come to visit next year. Mine is having some work done while im over here so she can be fresh for me when I return.

Hell yea dude what are you getting done??! I'm down for a cruise! I'm going to try to update this thread saturday night.

Woo-Hoo!
Waitin' for the Good Stuff...

[NolimitZ32]

Body work, full respray, new front end, GSP SMICs, recoating the windshield trim, 1-piece DS and maybe some wheels

[gmac708]

How about a few pictures????? It's been a while since we got to see some of the progress.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Body work, full respray, new front end, GSP SMICs, recoating the windshield trim, 1-piece DS and maybe some wheels

Hell yea that's going to be awesome to come home to!

[300ZXttZMAN]

How about a few pictures????? It's been a while since we got to see some of the progress.

Okk I'll do it when my latest package gets here. Which is today. I'll get some pics up Wednesday because we might work on her Tuesday night.. Stay tuned.

[alphaomega]

This is probably going to sound incredibly stupid, but I JUST joined this site, no more than a few hours ago. I'm very interested in your build, but I can't figure out how to follow/subscribe to it. Is there a button to 'follow' it, or do I just visit periodically? Sorry for being so oblivious. Love the build though!

[Ziggy1621]

You just subscribed to it by posting