Finally got some pics of my Q on the 'net

[maxnix]

I prefer the rear spoiler, especially when backing, and for getting the CHMB out of the rear window.

Thinking about adding it to my standard, after everything else is done first.

[bgilly]

is it me? or does the older Q intake look funky??? i mean, if the V8 is longitudinally mounted, how the heck do those intake tracks work???

The upper manifold looks weird, but when it connects to the lower manifold it curves and goes in to the heads in a standard configuration.

[baco99]

interesting...anyone have a cutaway that shows how that works? i am intrigued...

[bgilly]

You can see it if you look closely under the upper plenum.

[keystone]

the engine is so shiny, i think i can see myself. How'd u get it so clean?

[baco99]

i see. so it has an upper and lower intake manifold. i wonder if that could be optimized in some other way. it seems like the intake tract is changing direction a lot before any air gets to the cylinder head.

maybe this flow creates some kind of vacuum or "velocity stack" effect?

[Jeff Williams]

Like maybe a 6-71 GM Supercharger, and a couple of 800 CFM Holleys?

[maxnix]

i (sic) wonder if that could be optimized in some other way. it (sic) seems like the intake tract is changing direction a lot before any air gets to the cylinder head.

Actually, it is a very straight path from the plenum to the intake valve, which is what counts. There is no variable intake runner length.

Q45tech has discussed the design extensively in previous posts and how it is optimized for the torque peak of the engine. It all starts at the intake with its resonator and particle traps.

[bgilly]

keystone: I didn't do it myself, so I can't tell you exactly, but I know it wasn't steam cleaned. My buddy is an excellent detailer, and I believe he cleaned it one part at a time and then applied some of the stuff that makes it shiny.

Long runners = high rpm horsepower, not as much low end power; short runner = lower peak power, not as much top end.

[jEzTeR]

I just want to say that you have a very awesome Q!I love the Green/Tan and those wheels....:oy: Very nice touch.

Keep up the cleanings and post some more photos when you take them.Be sure and bring that bad boy out to some meets to show it off!:thumbup

[bgilly]

thanks jezter!!!

[GEOFF]

I think this will attach pic on my Q45t

[GEOFF]

I think this will attach pic on my Q45t

[AZhitman]

Neither works Geoff.

[GEOFF]

Sorry I have not really figured out how to attach files to this forum so I will just to add link to the expired ebay page for my car.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...=6264

[PalmerWMD]

Awesome pics !!Very nice.Why dont ui save those and send them in to members rides!

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....rides

Fred...

[jEzTeR]

Wow.The Purple looks great.Is that a stock color?

[maxnix]

Never have seen that color. Interior or exterior.

Intresting someone installed the standard wheels on a t model. Wonder what happened to the forged BBS that came with it?

Very nice looking car.

[AZhitman]

I have seen a few Q's of that color - It's rare, but there's a dealership that specializes in used luxury cars that has had a couple purple ones, as well as the navy blue (also a rare color).

[GEOFF]

thanks all for the nice comments!

[baco99]

Actually, it is a very straight path from the plenum to the intake valve, which is what counts. There is no variable intake runner length.

Q45tech has discussed the design extensively in previous posts and how it is optimized for the torque peak of the engine. It all starts at the intake with its resonator and particle traps.

interesting! i still need to see a cutaway...

[maxnix]

interesting! i still need to see a cutaway...

Or read the posts. Much more informative as there is hard design data contained therein.