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06-15-2005, 08:49 PM

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It's alive!!!

So after pulling a 12 hr day on monday, 2 1/2 hrs yesterday on a lunch break, and 7am to 1pm today, I got my car running and completed!
I am pleased to say (not bragging, just proud of my accomplishment) that I did 80% of the work myself, pretty much everything except the assembly of the bottom end / checking clearances and so on--figured i better leave that task to the expert engine builder who has donde this hundreds of times before.

I've put 200 miles on the motor today already, I am about to go attempt to add some more coolant in a few minutes (and get all the air out of the system)

I plan to get around 500miles on it by friday..Sharif flies in, and Brody, Sharif, and I will be tuning all day Saturday. Since Sharif and I have basically the identicle setup (I think Sharif just added cams), I want to have some of the best tuners put their heads together for this one...

I will be building another motor soon (probably in the next 2 months)--if anyone is selling a stock motor, please let me know
I plan to have the block sleaved, all the fun headwork/cams, etc, etc....
I want to have a back up just in case...I figure if i build a backup and a year goes by and i want to get rid of it, i'll sell it to someone in need--

moving right along

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06-15-2005, 09:13 PM

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So where's the write up w/ pics on disassembling/reassembling the motor yourself?

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06-15-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gman2004

This really sucks man. You just don't get a break. I hope all works out for you. Good luck!

+1. You've probably had the most problems with a forced induction 350Z ever.
I'm sure the venture into unchartered territory will prove to be worth it though.

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06-16-2005, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350ztt

+1. You've probably had the most problems with a forced induction 350Z ever.
I'm sure the venture into unchartered territory will prove to be worth it though.

Actually, I think Todd earns second place in that area.

Lets not forget about Gurgen's ordeal.

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06-16-2005, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ccartwright

So where's the write up w/ pics on disassembling/reassembling the motor yourself?

i know, i know...i barely took any pics, i was working like a madman to get it completed ASAP.. tell you what, when i build the backup motor, i'll do an entire write-up.

TODD

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06-16-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 350zDCalb

i know, i know...i barely took any pics, i was working like a madman to get it completed ASAP.. tell you what, when i build the backup motor, i'll do an entire write-up.

TODD

Have you found that "backup" motor yet? Any idea what you might have to pay or you are willing to pay?

Ron aka: SungNamZ