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Irish's Build Thread - Bagged/Boosted Z Roadster
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Copy and pasted from another forum. So bare with me here.
I bought this car 3 years ago from the original owner with 15,000 miles on it. The car was cherry. Smelled new and drove perfect. The car has gone through a few phases from static to air and multiple sets of wheels. Different bumpers and exhaust set ups etc. I am currently in the final stages of boosting the car, rebuilding the trunk set up and refinishing the wheels. The power goal for this year will be around 450hp to the wheels on a conservative tune. Take a look and let me know what you think! I'm cool with thoughts either way. Follow me on IG @kmcguckin for the most updates! Current mod list • Engine and Performance: • Vortec v2 Supercharger • 2.87 Pully • Kentix Intake Manifold • NWP Throttle Body • Uprev MAF • Walbro 255 Fuel Pump • Osiris Tuned • NGK LFR6A11 Plugs • GTR injectors • AAM Oil Pan spacer • Mushimoto Oil Tree • Berk Test Pipes • Top Speed Y-Pipe • Top Speed Cat Back Exhaust • TWM Short Shifter • ARK polished strut bar • Rydes 1 piece charge pipe • Turbo XS RFL BOV - Custom fabbed 1 of 2 known with this on vortech set up • Suspension and Wheels • Work Rezax II 19x10.5/11.5 (1 off powder coat) • Airlift Performance Struts • Airlift V2 Management • SPC Rear Camber Arms • SPC Toe Bolts • SPC Lockout Kit • Muteki SR48 Lugs • Interior and ICE • Autometer AFR Gauge • Autometer Coolant Temp Gauge • Autometer Boost Gauge • Autometer A pillar gauge • DC Sports Shift Knob • Kenwood DMX 7704S Double Din • BOSE sound • Exterior • Custom built 1 off headlights • Astek Front Bumper • Top Secret Rear Diffuser • KDB Duckbill spoiler - only roadster with this Here is the car the day i bought it Attachment 382861 First static set up Second static set up http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps9oygdhj6.jpg When i first went air When i first got my rezax and did a test fit http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...psmiumdly4.jpg Attachment 382862 Attachment 382863 Attachment 382864 Once i got the tires on and did some fender pulling to get them to sit fender to lip Attachment 382865 Attachment 382866 Attachment 382867 New bumper put on the car and new headlights Then.... i pulled the whole front end off of it to get the fenders fixed and the front bumper re-sprayed. Wheels are apart and getting powder coated, air tank is getting powder coated to match as are some engine bits. Yesterday i pulled the motor apart in preparation for the super charger install. Was able to get the GTR injectors installed as well as the new Kenetix Intake Manifold... the thing is a work of art in my opinion. http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...pskbzvh8sg.jpg Engine bay before Attachment 382868 The super charger and other misc engine bits Attachment 382869 Attachment 382870 Injectors Attachment 382871 Plenum off and fuel rails out Attachment 382872 Kenetix Plenum installed, GTR injectors installed Attachment 382873 upgraded my BOV Attachment 382874 installed the front mount Attachment 382875 And where i am currently at got the supercharger all installed. Bought a new 1 piece charge pipe since i hated how it looked as multiple pieces. Got all the intercooler piping installed which was more of a PITA than i expected considering there is like no room in there for activities lol. Got the gauges in the pod and on the A pillar. Just need to wire them up which i am nervous about most since i don't know that **** whatsoever. Got the oil pan spacer installed yesterday and ran my oil return line to it. Just waiting on my new oil feed line and the kit will be done. After that and the gauges, it's just fuel pump time and i will be ready to see if it starts! Pretty nervous to say the least. Also, my wheels are in pieces. Refinishing them currently at my powder coating sponsor. Attachment 382876 Attachment 382877 Attachment 382878 I had the front bumper and fenders resprayed while i had them off of the car. Had the fender emblems shaved off while i was at it to clean things up and finally got the car running! Was able to get my base tune installed and started the car to check for leaks or anything and everything thus far checked out! Car is running great! Headlights are off to Limelight Auto to get a little bit of modding done as well so in the mean time i am going to rebuild my trunk set up! Also going to be adding a little lip spoiler to the mix. Attachment 382879 Attachment 382880 Attachment 382881 Attachment 382882 Attachment 382883 Attachment 382884 Attachment 382885 Vid of the first start up http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps6vixbi2v.mp4 |
Since some of these parts came from me, can I put my name on your car? :thumbup:
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Nice!
Love seeing guys rep them Zsters ;) |
Roadster bump...
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Nice to see a progress thread! One of the few great Roadsters out there and that's saying something!
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Super rad keep it up
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Originally Posted by craig12895
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Since some of these parts came from me, can I put my name on your car? :thumbup:
Originally Posted by CK_32
(Post 10866172)
Nice!
Love seeing guys rep them Zsters ;)
Originally Posted by No_name
(Post 10866217)
Roadster bump...
Originally Posted by CJM
(Post 10866229)
Nice to see a progress thread! One of the few great Roadsters out there and that's saying something!
Originally Posted by CFS_Z
(Post 10866252)
Super rad keep it up
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Took the day off from work on Wednesday and took advantage of the perfect weather. Was able to get my trunk built for the most part, just need to carpet it. Was able to get my 1 off duck bill spoiler to fit, super happy with that. Got my shaved fenders back on, side skirts back on, strut bar and mount, and engine plastics and trimmed the inner fender to get lower when i air out (stance****boiproblems) Oh, and i was able to drive the car around the block! Winning!
I will have my wheels back today or tomorrow and my headlights back sunday. So i am hoping to be done this weekend! Attachment 382816 Attachment 382817 Attachment 382818 Attachment 382819 Attachment 382820 Attachment 382821 |
Some shitty pics... but this ***** is DONE! Just some small things to wrap up.
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I've said this a thousand times before.... "Not into stance/camber/whatever you want to call it."
But I love a good build no matter what kind of car or what kind of mods.... '64 Impala low rider, '80s Volvo rally car, whatever unlikely car; but best when it's a Z! Been following this one since I joined this forum and all I can say is, "Dayam, righteous build!" :thumbup: No, won't be rebarreling my modular wheels to a foot wide & -10, nor bending my control arms to within a thousandth of them breaking nor airing it down to say hello to ants; but gawddang, man, good job! |
Thanks man, i appreciate it. I know stance isn't for everyone, but it's my show car so it's fitting. I'm just glad to be done with the supercharger!
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New pics from last night in better lighting
Some better pics from last night |
looks so mean, love the wheel color.
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thanks man! I'm quite pleased with it
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