454 powered 300zx

[TurboDemon]

hey man awesome work on everything you've done, i was wondering did you just buy some shorty headers and then fabbed up the rest of the headders yourself?

[shannonferguson2000]

The headers started as block huggers then had to be cut off of the block flange, re-fit, re-bent, lengthened, twisted, rewelded, and then heat impregnated with a mixture of ATF,WD-40,and motor oil. Ceramic and other fancy coatings are for suckers. These will never rust, period.

[NolimitZ32]

The headers started as block huggers then had to be cut off of the block flange, re-fit, re-bent, lengthened, twisted, rewelded, and then heat impregnated with a mixture of ATF,WD-40,and motor oil. Ceramic and other fancy coatings are for suckers. These will never rust, period.

How do you do this, i must learn!

[shannonferguson2000]

To Rustproof the headers you will need:
Headers Non Coated, Raw Steel
Gallon jug of ATF,Used motor oil, Can of WD40(MOSTLY Automatic Trans Fluid)
Small Torch
Rag
Welding Gloves
Coat Hanger to hang the headers from

Hang the headers and heat an area to just before red hot, soak the rag in your mixture and apply to the hot area(be sloppy and messy), they should turn black in color, if not they were not hot enough, do the procedure twice, and dont miss any spots, and dont breath the fumes

[NolimitZ32]

Thanks, does this prevent corrosion nastiness on stainless too or just works for mild steel?
also do you have an about how many parts of each of those you mix in to get a good slurry?

[dsastr_clan]

OMG ur a girl?

[shannonferguson2000]

I would say 90% ATF and wing the rest. I have only done this on mild steel. Polishing would be the best way to keep stainless headers clean, or go balls out and hve them copper coated for an amazing look, I actually considered the copper but went the hillbilly route insted.
No I own and operate a pen15. That is my girlfriend treating my dad's headers.

[NolimitZ32]

I would say 90% ATF and wing the rest. I have only done this on mild steel. Polishing would be the best way to keep stainless headers clean, or go balls out and hve them copper coated for an amazing look, I actually considered the copper but went the hillbilly route insted.
No I own and operate a pen15. That is my girlfriend treating my dad's headers.

1) Thanks for the info sir,
2) Congrats on the pen15, I hope you read the operator's manual, don't wanna be having phantom misfires.
3)Your girlfriend is a bad a**, any woman that will grab a torch and welding gloves is alright by me.

[NolimitZ32]

double post.

[DeeZX]

Hats off to you. I admire the dedication and the know-how. Can't wait to see the finished project.

[legion]

We want updates!!!

[canadian booster]

a lot of jobs i see and i think "if he can do it, i can do it" and in many cases i can figure a way to get through it.. this time though you've got me beat, we're all rooting for you over here! someone else posted that they're excited about it being close to finished and it's not even their car, i agree!

[shannonferguson2000]

Close, very close, a few major setbacks, I need the shaker hood kit from a 72' cuda, or aftermarket equivalent.

[nismoSIRCY_714]

amazing!

[NolimitZ32]

Close, very close, a few major setbacks, I need the shaker hood kit from a 72' cuda, or aftermarket equivalent.

have you driven it yet?

[TooZXY]

Update please!

[shannonferguson2000]

Waiting on my driveshaft to be built, and radiator is ordered, it will all come together quick with these last few items!

[canadian booster]

[a.p.barron]

Holy ****!!! That's badass! I can't wait to see the end result.

[shannonferguson2000]

Just received my carb(795 Quadrajet) from the builder, radiator is sitting in my living room, all I need is my driveshaft and its time for HD Video start up and test drive! With no hood of course as that is another project in itself! I WANT MY DRIVESHAFT!

[jona300zx]

Dude i cant wait to see it man! i think this should be moved to the 300zx general section.... or stickied at that....

[NolimitZ32]

I go MIA for 4 months and still nothing? shannon your girlfriend must be keeping you up late at night or something. LOL

[RustyOlSE]

UPDATE!!!!

[1bluez32]

I must say - for the first thread I read on this website, it's great to know that there are people skilled/crazy enough to try this. I am torn between JDM and american muscle, and this is the ULTIMATE compromise.

[tmeyer29]

USDM actually

[carsonsowers]

reminds of a 1st gen camaro that had a 2jz supra motor swapped in it lol

[DCaff300ZX]

Hey, I finally found Shannon and the 454 build again!
Didn't remember this was in the tech section, glad to see that things are getting closer to ready to roll...can't WAIT to hear a Big Block sound in a Z32.
And yeah, as mentioned earlier put this in the general section and you'll get even more "ooh's and Ahhhhhhhh's".
Oh, and loved the "own and operate a pen15" quote...nice!

[dantesdoom]

your car is zzzzick

[shannonferguson2000]

I will be posting my start up video tomorrow night in hd, wish me luck!

[GsaSlick]

Good luck shannon!