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

[300ZXttZMAN]

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!

Hah welcome to NICO!!!

What you do is edit your post then click subscribe in one of the check boxes in the blue section - then it emails you everytime someone posts in the thread.

[A Paratroopers 300zx]

You are making very nice progress dude! I need to see this thing all put back together to give me an idea of how mine will look haha. Please please please post up some engine bay shots!!!

oh... and a vid of start up

[DCaff300ZX]

You are making very nice progress dude! I need to see this thing all put back together, please please please post up some engine bay shots!!!

oh... and a vid of start up

[300ZXttZMAN]

I will guys! I promise!!!!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Ok guys its time I update the thread! It is currently raining so were pretty slow so I was able to go snap some pictures hope you guys enjoy.

First here is an over head view from a ladder.


Now for tons of random pics:

























Ok so the suspension is almost completely bolted up. Even the SPL hicas delete. Only thing left is the SPL front sway bar endlinks.

Plenum is chromed along with balance tube, radiator pipes, fuel hardline, cas bracket.

Koyo Radiator is installed but not completely because I'm waiting on some new bushings. It has one bracket on just to keep it in place.

None of the piping is fully secured except the ASH planar kit. I'm going to blow it out before we tighten it all up.

I bought a New OEM TT fan and fan clutch - my fan blade had the normal heat cracks due to age.

My timing covers are smoothed OEM units (thanks to Tony and his words of wisdom) then I had a body shop paint them with QAB (370z Pearl white). I had a hard time getting good pics of the chrome pieces and of the timing covers to really showcase them correctly, I have a good camera but I'm not a photographer. But I do have a couple friends majoring in photography so I'll have one of them snap some pics once I'm driving her again - maybe they will be able to get the right exposure.

My whole car will be painted QAB once I get the Jspec front - engine bay will remain gold.

As some of you may remember I had bought the Powertrix hicas delete... I didn't like it so I sold that and accepted my losses and bought the SPL unit. I'm in love with the SPL suspension components... They are just so beautifully crafted and designed.. I give them nothing short of an A+ review.

HICAS is completely eliminated - NA pump that I rebuilt (which I'm nervous about), NA resivior, NA bracket ect...

The picture with the wires exposed next to the brake rotors is showing the beginning of the PTU relocate.

I'm still waiting on some more bolts to come in for the timing covers.

Brakes are still stock for now. I'm leaning towards Brembo's.

Questions, comments are all welcome!

-Mark

[Ziggy1621]

Well, I got the pleasure of seeing her in person this weekend, and I'll say the pics don't do it justice. She is looking good bro! Looking forward to cruising when I come back up in the summer! Keep it up!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Well, I got the pleasure of seeing her in person this weekend, and I'll say the pics don't do it justice. She is looking good bro! Looking forward to cruising when I come back up in the summer! Keep it up!

Yep and it was awesome meeting you!

[Z-owned]

It's looking good! Gotta love the quality of spl's products as well.

[300ZXttZMAN]

It's looking good! Gotta love the quality of spl's products as well.

Thanks man!

[IonZ32]

And suddenly, I wanted a TT that much more.
That is just beyond awesome. I cant wait to see a video of it running!

[bartZ32tt]

I like the originality of the gold engine bay, plays off the chrome/white well. So far so good!

[300ZXttZMAN]

And suddenly, I wanted a TT that much more.
That is just beyond awesome. I cant wait to see a video of it running!

I like the originality of the gold engine bay, plays off the chrome/white well. So far so good!

Thanks man!

[Fearspect]

Really interested to see it dyno'd someday.

[DCaff300ZX]

I just wanna see and hear it running!

Just kidding Mark, I know you are working hard on it...

[300ZXttZMAN]

Hopefully I'll be done by time the new year comes.

[johnshop]

holy s*** that's amazing! love it.


question out of curiosity, so far... how much is this costing ya so far? :0

[300ZXttZMAN]

Thanks man! I have spent quite a bit..

[canadian booster]

damn that's some big a** IC pipes you got going on there, or is it just the camera? it looks a lot bigger than stock..

[300ZXttZMAN]

damn that's some big a** IC pipes you got going on there, or is it just the camera? it looks a lot bigger than stock..

2.5"OD ashspec piping and ashspec planar.

[johnshop]

i gotta agree, totally worth every penny.

i wish i had the knowledge to do it, i would probably just end up with a shiny car that wouldn't start ahahah.

[Ziggy1621]

Hmhmmmmm ..... Update?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Coming along! I'll get some pics up this weekend.

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Looks amazing Mark, keep it up!

[addicted4life]

Engine bay is coming together nicely mark, keep it up!!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Thanks guys!!

[Z-owned]

Coming along! I'll get some pics up this weekend.

[johnnymass]

Well sir, you've got another person to sign up to NICO just to comment on your build thread.

Ive seen A LOT of build threads of all different cars. Some awesome, some not so much. Your build thread? Awesome. Very well detailed with some killer parts to boot. Ive been following this for awhile, I just like it too much to not comment.

Gives me a nice little push to get my NA/AUTO -> TT/5spd swap going (well, more like get out their and find a car to rip into)

[300ZXttZMAN]

Coming along! I'll get some pics up this weekend.

Well sir, you've got another person to sign up to NICO just to comment on your build thread.

Ive seen A LOT of build threads of all different cars. Some awesome, some not so much. Your build thread? Awesome. Very well detailed with some killer parts to boot. Ive been following this for awhile, I just like it too much to not comment.

Gives me a nice little push to get my NA/AUTO -> TT/5spd swap going (well, more like get out their and find a car to rip into)

Well to NICO! We love to see new people joining the board. I hope you enjoy your stay and take advantage of all we have to offer also thanks for the kind words.

Once you find a car that your interested in if you want our opinons feel free to post the link up.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Update! We might be able to start it up next Saturday. I'll type up some details later.



The reason why the radiator and condenser are now out is because I had to install the power steering hard line that runs along the core support under the AC fan motor.

[Ziggy1621]

Heck yeah brother! Cant wait. Got to hear mine roar a while today!