Thanks for the feedback @bre240z @icer5160 and @DarkZ03 !

My '05 is a stock VQ35DE engine, and I plan to keep the engine going into the '03 project stock, as well. I have no plans to boost it.

 

I'm personally running a Fluidampr on my bolt-on equipped Revup VQ35DE.

I went with the Fluidampr since...
1) It's maintenance free and will last pretty much forever, unlike the stock crank pulley with it's elastomer band.
2) To help combat the increased effects of torsional vibration introduced when I switched over to a Single Mass FW.
3) Improve harmonic dampening across a greater RPM range (engine runs extremely smooth throughout the full RPM range, translates to a better driving experience).

In other news, I picked up the Z1 baffled oil pan for the VQ35DE. I'll be installing it during my next oil change service. I'll make sure to get some dimension measurements for the height/clearance and do a writeup/review post on it.
Cheers!
-Icer

 

Nice, even tho i swore off Z1, thats a nice pan. I bought a Central 20 one a while back that I have yet to install lol.

 

I haven't had any issue with them yet.. but I have heard they are rude.

 

Well, lets see, their headers didn't fit and since I ceramic coated them they told me I was trying to scam them and they "didn't look like their headers." Then when I proved them wrong, they said I could dent the pipes that were hitting the mount.

Then, I ordered a radiator and they sent me the wrong one, I call and they said they gave me what I ordered and I could send it back at my expense. Proved them full of **** again, they had a radiator on their site that was discontinued and that's what I had ordered. I was told I could get the newer version but I'd have to pay the difference, most companies would just suck it up and cover it.

The other one is they sent me the Nismo calipers without the retaining clips, and since there are no instructions or pictures of them, I didn't realize it until years later.
I called again to inquire about them, I told them I'd pay for them to send me a set, they said that there was nothing they could do for me and to call Zeckhausen.

Yeah, they've earned my hatred lol.

 

I completed an Oil & Filter change last night (176k miles on the original engine, now). I also had to reattach the "sight shields" that are behind the grille opening of the front bumper. I would call them air dams, to direct air to the PS cooler and radiator. The original trim clips had aged and broken loose, but luckily the shields were still wedged in place. I re-attached them with new trim clips.


And the last thing I did was check/adjust the tension on the accessory drive belts.

 

He Khnitz,

I had to do the same for my air dams as well. The plastic popper clips in that location seem to suffer from heat soak or maybe vibration, either way, they don't hold up in the long run.
Cheers!
-Icer

 

Swapped out all wheel bearings and finally got the Z1 urethane differential bushings in. That subframe diff bushing is a PITA to get out and also to get the new one in there but got it done.

 

Very nice! Decided to stick with Z33 spec bearings? No 370Z upgrade?

Let us know how those Z1 Diff bushings work out for you. The subframe bushing is a total PITA, even with the Z1 tool made for the job, I was tapped out by the time I had the bushing removed (used only handle tools, no impact).
Cheers!
-Icer

 

I was thinking of upgrading to 370z bearings/axles but at the end decided to stick with stock as I dont track or race this car. Stock bearings/axles are good enough for what the car is used for. Plus i have been buying multiple parts to replaces in the past year for maintenance as I will finally be handing over the Z to my son in a few months. The cooling system is next then new brakes, rotors etc...

So far I will say the car feels very solid in the rear after the urethane bushings. Shifting feels solid. New wheel bearings makes the car feel very smooth on the road and much more quiet.

 

This weekend I am doing the suspension swap between the the two cars. Swapping out the stock in favor of the BC Coilovers. then I should be done with my forever car.

 

Just give it a month or two and you will find something else. Every time I think I'm done either A) Something breaks or wears out, or B) I discover a juicy aftermarket upgrade for something.

Hope the suspension swap goes smoothly! Use that time to do a close inspection on all bushings and endlinks. Especially check over the front lower control arms.
Cheers!
-Icer

 

BC, eeww.

 

I backed my 350 and 240 out and let them idle for a bit. Is it spring yet?

 

Good looking cars you have there. Had a couple of coupes myself. I always had more love for the coupes than the hatches. Here is one of mine

 

Gotta use the free option! sooo...... its that or keep the stock suspension. lol

 

oh yeah. I am thinking of doing the endlinks anyway.. that just eliminates that right off the bat

 

Last weekend, I installed the Z1 Baffled Oil Pan on my Z (wrote a review post in the Engine Tech Section). While waiting for the RTV to cure for 24hrs, I decided I would also tackle the front Coil Spring Sleeves. The originals were disintegrating just like the rears. I also got to try out a "new to me" coil spring compressor kit that my neighbor gave me. Never heard of the brand before, but it's well constructed. Hands down, the best spring compressor kit I've ever used. Short of having a professional shop grade unit (not practical for a home DIY-er), this is probably as good as it gets.

Enjoy the pics.
Cheers!
-Icer


Z1 Large Capacity Baffled Pan.

Coil removed with awesome compressor.

Coil sleeve just started falling apart as soon as I touched it.

New Sleeve installed.

Already looking so much better!

 

Good work, I like what I'm seeing. I thought about a baffled pan but I don't track it...

@Dark03Z I prefer CZP myself, but have yet to have bad experience with Z1. I only order Z1 for their exclusive Z1 parts... such as the Z1 2-piece... can't not have that now.

 

I can forgive the bad customer service, you know what did it for me is every time I had an issue, they tried to pin it on me or said I was lying.

I agree with the rotors, but I will say, the Stop Tech, Giro-disc, or Paragon rotors are much, much better. They do cost more than double tho.