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[T45]

You could always just gut the Tstat and put it back in if backpressure is a concern. However you said you took it out and it helped so I don't see cavatation as an issue.

Re-read the first post. I guess you already did that.

[450Z]

The muffler was a "quick and dirty job" which I will have to address this winter. After working on the car for over 1.5 yrs, I was tired of working on it and just wanted to drive it. So 4 days before my annual lapping day in May, the car was close to being drivable. So I threw on whatever doors, hoods, fenders I could find to close the car off. I did a 3hr exhaust system so I could hear if anything was interfering or rubbing. 2" off the manifold (beautiful headers like gs14racer will have to wait till later) to a single Dynomax muffler with 2.5" exit. Glad I did, as it turned out that both rear flex brake lines were rubbing on the rims! A simple 10 minute fix, which could have "wrecked" my day. So I have been running the car every chnace I could rather then working on it. Having run on several track this year to tune the suspension/heating/brakes I was glad the exhaust was as quite as it was. We have a couple of tracks in the area that have a 95dB noise limit. At full throttle I was running 97dB. So as much as I would like to open up the exhaust some more I have to be careful.

[zehnder]

hey 450z,I checked out your ride at CarDomain and found it really cool.One thing you displayed(I think it was 1/2 way down page 2)was your wiring diagram.It was a bit small and not readable.I was wondering if you would post it up on this site somewhere or if you could Email it to me? zehnder

[450Z]

About a year ago I offered to post it to save others allot of time sorting through wiring diagrams, but nobody seemed interested so I didn't bother. I'll email it to you.

[450Z]

Here is the actual diagram

[450Z]

Drop me an email if any of you want a better resolution copy. Photobucket seems to drop the resolution to the point you can't read the text.

[tmorgan4]

If you wouldn't mind emailing me a copy I'd love to take a look at it. tmorgan4(at)frii.com

[T45]

I would like a copy as well. Email in profile. Thanks!

[Mettler]

*raises hand

Me too please!

[95si4]

please send me a copy also.

thanks

[SaintlyCharBoy]

Please send a copy to JSeanCummings(at)hotmail.com

thanks man

[mtcookson]

I'll take a copy as well. I can host the full res image.

[zehnder]

thanks much 450z,yes I have the motor in a dakota already and am in the final stages of getting it on the road.Your diagram,from what I could tell from the small print on your page,looked pretty good.Thanks for the E-mail and reply! zehnder

[T45]

Hey GSRacer, you wouldn't happen to still have a part number or measurement of your water pump belt would you? I am going to ditch my PS pump as well and was just wondering if you kept track of it. Thanks

[gs14racer]

yea i do ill get it for you in a few minutes.

sadly enough im thinking of scrapiing this whole project in favor of an ls1 crate engine, someone please talk me out of it

[Carl H]

why would you go LSx when you already have the setup?

[tmorgan4]

No! You're sick ride will no longer be unique.

VH45DETT!

[Mettler]

Yeh it's gotta be said, nothing like the sound of a screaming quad cammer!

Keep it all Nissan m8, it'll be worth it to stick with the VH once the developments are done!

[T45]

As far as power goes the LSx is way more upgradable with bolt on's. However if you do everything yourself and spend another year on it you can have one sick DETT probably over 800 hp. Just depends on what you and your wallet are willing to go through I guess.

Oh, I measured the belt and it seems as if I need a 32" 4 rib belt. Sound close?

[gs14racer]

Oh, I measured the belt and it seems as if I need a 32" 4 rib belt. Sound close?

T45,

That sounds about right my belt is 30.5 inches long, but remember, I moved my accessories around.

Reason im thinking of scrapping it, is that i need the car to be reliable next year for the events id like to run, and I cant seem to find any low mileage VHs around here in florida, plus it would be nice to have a little bit less weight in the car as the ls1 is lighter and has more power, but is no near as cool as the VH. My biggest problem right now is time, work is crazy and time is very scarce.

Im really torn on this one right now, the ls1 is great and all but the VH is a VH.

[Carl H]

the ls1 is lighter?

[trick240sx]

have you thought about an electric water pump. Right now the shop Im dealing with for my manifold is also cutting an adapter plate for me. With that I can bolt the plate to the block and then CRS offers an electric pump that will then bolt to the plate easily. Let me know I will take picks once its done. They said they will have both ready by the end of the week.

[gs14racer]

yea the ls1 is lighter by 100 lbs

[Carl H]

i guess the single cam vs the quad cam would do that...

[gs14racer]

Where those cams at Mettler???

Make it an easy choice.

[Mettler]

Well I've got my upgrade valvesprings (pics & info coming), but I can't promise you an ETA on cams. They'll be done though because I have the material for them, but it's on the backburner until my car's going.

Maybe you could slap an LS1 in there for the time being, but keep your VH45 rig spare and then when I have some cams for you, you'll be able to do a sick build with some high lift cams, and bung the VH back in there?

[T45]

Yeah, just slap a LS1 in there for a little while. rofl

LS engine are ugly, inefficient and gas hogs. Other than that they are great for high horsepower!

[Mettler]

Well I've got my upgrade valvesprings (pics & info coming)

They came with spacers because the spring free length is marginally shorter than factory length.

Less coils means greater valvelift capability & increased spring pressure. Increased material diameter (by 0.1) further adds to spring pressure.

[Carl H]

why not a steel spacer, wont the copper deform?

[Mettler]

Who knows, but they were supplied to me by a professional cam & valvetrain company so I imagine there's nothing wrong with them.