NA Build Inside....Soup to Nuts :)
07-09-2007, 06:20 AM
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Im late to this party, but I wanted to congratualte Adam for the unique build. Very nice, impressive powerband. Id love to run that car. Full wight 3200lb or so, it would have no issues going mid-high 12's @ 110mph....impressive NA performance and reliability!
07-09-2007, 06:44 AM
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thanks Alberto, and everyone else for their well wishes - greatly appreciated!
Did run into one slight snafu this weekend...the dreaded rear main seal leak that plagues so many built motors
I guess we didn't take quite enough care in seating it properly, as its got a nice drip going (though admittedly, I also was a bit overfilled on the oil level). I am going to keep an eye on it during the next few days and see if it goes away since I've brought the oil down to proper level..if not, trans comes out (again!), and we'll replace the seal...good times, good times
Did run into one slight snafu this weekend...the dreaded rear main seal leak that plagues so many built motors
I guess we didn't take quite enough care in seating it properly, as its got a nice drip going (though admittedly, I also was a bit overfilled on the oil level). I am going to keep an eye on it during the next few days and see if it goes away since I've brought the oil down to proper level..if not, trans comes out (again!), and we'll replace the seal...good times, good times
07-09-2007, 09:18 AM
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I really like how you painted the covers. Great to finally see info. on your build. I knew you were doing something. Very nice curve. Are you going to take it to the track? Road and strip?
Also would a Nismo clutch be good for a NA build of this caliber and poss. to 320-350 land?
Congrats Adam and Z1 crew
Well get the big NA numbers one day...
Chris
Also would a Nismo clutch be good for a NA build of this caliber and poss. to 320-350 land?
Congrats Adam and Z1 crew
Well get the big NA numbers one day... Chris
07-09-2007, 09:21 AM
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we'll do some track days with it maybe later on in the year...right now, we're doing new body stuff and paint this week into next to get it ready for Hot Import Nights. I might get a chance to do some 1/4 mile runs at some point but the tracks are kinda far from us (about 2 hours), and honestly, I can think of a million things I'd rather do than to pay $50 at Englishtown to get maybe 3 runs, after trecking 2 hours there and 2 + hours home. I'd much rather spend an extra hour, go to Lime Rock, and get tons more seat time, and do what I love 
I would suspect the NISMO clutch would work just fine, yes!
I would suspect the NISMO clutch would work just fine, yes!
07-09-2007, 10:09 AM
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Hey thats Great news Adam. I started reading your post and I feel out of the Chair..... I am so happy people are doing work on the N/A side..... I am really happy for you man!!!!! I hope one day that you guys come out with packages for the N/A side!!!!!!! Great job man!!!! Hope too see some vids.....
07-09-2007, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Im late to this party, but I wanted to congratualte Adam for the unique build. Very nice, impressive powerband. Id love to run that car. Full wight 3200lb or so, it would have no issues going mid-high 12's @ 110mph....impressive NA performance and reliability!
07-09-2007, 01:29 PM
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vids coming...just have to get a new firewire to usb camble and figure out how to mount the camcorder...and I really need to do this rear main seal like tomorrow, before it becomes serious Then, it goes for paint, which I am under a tight deadlight to get done (next weekend!)
I promise some vids guys, just ask that you be patient for a couple weeks
Then, it goes for paint, which I am under a tight deadlight to get done (next weekend!)I promise some vids guys, just ask that you be patient for a couple weeks
07-09-2007, 01:30 PM
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07-09-2007, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by miamimax96
They run 12:1. But you can't compare the two engines. They have a different combustion chamber design which has ALOT to do with how high the compression ratio can safely be on pump gas for a given motor. They are also running aggressive cams which helps keep the dynamic compression ratio down.
Also, their knock-sensing system might be superior to the Z33's. You never know. You should never say because such and such a car does this, mine should be able to as well. Every car is different.
Also, their knock-sensing system might be superior to the Z33's. You never know. You should never say because such and such a car does this, mine should be able to as well. Every car is different.
07-09-2007, 03:15 PM
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Adam those red valve covers would definatley make Ferrari drivers jealous.
They look soo good. Cant wait to see it in the engine bay with the Cosworth plenum(as soon as they release the thing).
They look soo good. Cant wait to see it in the engine bay with the Cosworth plenum(as soon as they release the thing).