Engine bay is coming together.
#21
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Get polished tanks instead, they look better than polished caps imo...
I would go satin black on the plenum. I would also paint that pink nismo radiator cap black and replace the diamond plated floor mats with factory or nismo floor mats. A polished strutt tower bar would look nice. Instead of the Z tube, you could run an injen intake or some other kind of polished intake.
Check out the private classifieds, all the the parts I listed are always easy to find.
Here's a good place to start for ideas, sux that some pictures are no longer available
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...gallery-6.html
I would go satin black on the plenum. I would also paint that pink nismo radiator cap black and replace the diamond plated floor mats with factory or nismo floor mats. A polished strutt tower bar would look nice. Instead of the Z tube, you could run an injen intake or some other kind of polished intake.
Check out the private classifieds, all the the parts I listed are always easy to find.
Here's a good place to start for ideas, sux that some pictures are no longer available
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...gallery-6.html
I am leaning toward the polished tanks, but I love my floor mats so they stay. I wish the radiator cap was more red than light red/ pink. It's not as bad as the pics, but its still bad. I may find another. As for the intake. I really don't want to dump 200-300 bucks on an intake that will really not give much gain over the JWT. Sure would look better though. If I come across one in the classifieds, eBay or CL for cheap I may jump on it. But until then, a polished intake tube will have to do.
Why do you say flat black for the plenum?
Got one cover close. Still have a ways to go :
Test:
For fear of sounding stupid, I have two questions:
What is a wire tuck? I'm assuming it involves rerouting the wire harnesses somewhere less obvious.
Where are people finding those rings that cover the hose clamps? I need me some.
Last edited by Tackett; 12-01-2012 at 06:54 PM.
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Here's some more. Got one cover done about the best that I can do it.
Now I started on the throttle body:
Painting the rear timing cover black will really make this stuff pop I think.
Now I started on the throttle body:
Painting the rear timing cover black will really make this stuff pop I think.
Last edited by Tackett; 12-02-2012 at 05:38 PM.
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Wire tuck is hiding wires the best you can so that the engine bay looks cleaner. The oem wire harness has all that hard plastic and electrical tape.
You need to use a rotary buffer on those covers to get a high polish on them. Clear coat them since the aluminum will oxidize.
You need to use a rotary buffer on those covers to get a high polish on them. Clear coat them since the aluminum will oxidize.
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Alright so **** on it.
I'm getting this stuff powder coated.
Here's my plan.
There is a chrome powder coat that looks almost identical to chrome. So I'm going to get both the timing covers and plenum powder coated with That stuff. Should look great.
If I can't do the chrome option, any other color ideas?
I'm getting this stuff powder coated.
Here's my plan.
There is a chrome powder coat that looks almost identical to chrome. So I'm going to get both the timing covers and plenum powder coated with That stuff. Should look great.
If I can't do the chrome option, any other color ideas?
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Ok.
This may be a stupid question but I can't seem to find the answer.
I want to get some hose finishers, but I'm not sure of the sizes I need?
Does anyone have an idea?
This may be a stupid question but I can't seem to find the answer.
I want to get some hose finishers, but I'm not sure of the sizes I need?
Does anyone have an idea?
#32
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So update.
Just dropped off the plenum, the four timing covers, and the strut bar brackets at the metal shop in Huntington.
The covers, and plenum are being polished, and the strut brackets are being powder coated a rockin metallic red.
I've got a set of bolts coming too.
Then I think I'm done for a while. I got a crew o people out here working on installing my 20kw generac, so I'm going to have to start paying on that and the generator itself, so no toys for the Z for a while. At least until next winter. But I have plenty to do this winter.
Just dropped off the plenum, the four timing covers, and the strut bar brackets at the metal shop in Huntington.
The covers, and plenum are being polished, and the strut brackets are being powder coated a rockin metallic red.
I've got a set of bolts coming too.
Then I think I'm done for a while. I got a crew o people out here working on installing my 20kw generac, so I'm going to have to start paying on that and the generator itself, so no toys for the Z for a while. At least until next winter. But I have plenty to do this winter.
Last edited by Tackett; 12-07-2012 at 05:24 AM.
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Ok. New update.
Here's a shot with the strut bar mocked up.
So I need opinions:
The finish on the RJDM cover matches the carbon fiber panel pretty well, so I was considering taking the sandblaster to it, stripping it and polishing it up. Good idea or leave it?
I was going to take some thinned paint and a syringe and fill-paint the letters red on the batt/MC cover then clear them. So gloss black with red lettering. Or do you think I should leave it as is?
My concern, is that the cooling plate will look weird unless I have some gloss black or CF pieces with it. So I was thinking cooking plate/engine cover/and batt-mc covers would all tie in well.
What you guys think?
Here's a shot with the strut bar mocked up.
So I need opinions:
The finish on the RJDM cover matches the carbon fiber panel pretty well, so I was considering taking the sandblaster to it, stripping it and polishing it up. Good idea or leave it?
I was going to take some thinned paint and a syringe and fill-paint the letters red on the batt/MC cover then clear them. So gloss black with red lettering. Or do you think I should leave it as is?
My concern, is that the cooling plate will look weird unless I have some gloss black or CF pieces with it. So I was thinking cooking plate/engine cover/and batt-mc covers would all tie in well.
What you guys think?
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So here's a good size update.
I got back from the powder coaters today and picked up my pieces and installed them along with some nice bolts and some fancy washers. I am in love with it so far. Just a few nick nacks left, a good scrubbing, and she'll be all but done.
Enjoy:
I got back from the powder coaters today and picked up my pieces and installed them along with some nice bolts and some fancy washers. I am in love with it so far. Just a few nick nacks left, a good scrubbing, and she'll be all but done.
Enjoy:
#39
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Thanks to all the advice from you fine fellas.
The WW relocation is a great idea! I'll put that on the list. I got some stainless steel bolts from lowes to replace the green ones. Makes a pretty big difference.
I took some more shots after I got it all put back together.
So here's my list:
-weapon r coolant tank
-weapon r power steering tank
-carbon fiber batt and mc covers
-polished intake tube
-WW relocation
-oil catch can
-pi thon hose clamps
Then that will about do it.
Any other suggestions?
Edit:
Oh and to answer to other question. The spacers are 30mm front and rear. Fronts are 225/45 and rears are 255/40.
Last edited by Tackett; 12-21-2012 at 11:54 AM.
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i would stay away from the weapon r power steering can. unless they have updated the design it doesn't fit properly and will require new hoses because the barbs are larger than oem size. there was a diy in here or g35driver and it looked crappy. i would recommend boosted performances cans.
Last edited by suprasam; 12-22-2012 at 03:33 PM.