Hi guys,

finally my shop started working on my Z. They stripped down the engine and now the block is at the machine shop. They should start rebuilding it next week. Once finished I'll post up full details of parts, etc. It'd be great to get to 500hp at the hubs once broken in and tuned, but we'll see

Had my Z since new, so it's been a long journey (5 years), just hope I'm not going to regret it

 

Nice!!!

If I actually get a chance to visit my family in the UK this year, I'll have to see your ride on the streets of Manchester!!

 

stock heads? im running stock heads just built shortblock rods, pistons, bearings etc.. i made 395 on a dynodynamics at 8 psi!! as soon as i get stronger actuators i will boost 14-18 psi and im sure i'll be in the 500whp!! good luck on the build!!

 

yeah stock heads but already have the higher boost actuator springs to go on... didn't even bother with cams... we'll see what it can do

Slidefox, you are more than welcome when you come over (if it's finished ahah)

 

VERY NICE!! UK built block! Get this posted up on nissansportz UK mate! Im sure loads of the UK members would love to see this build! You can take me for a spin when your build is complete because im only 20-30mins away in liverpool! ;-)

 

update: engine block is back from the machining shop, they are about to start the build, wohoo!

I'm a bit baffled by the piston clearance issue, but we'll see Link to my other thread


some more pics of shiny internals!

 

nice build! Great to see a built uk car! WHere are you getting the work done ??

 

Motor looks great - congrats on the build. I was originally thinking a PE TT kit wouldn't net you 500 whp esp with no headwork and no cams but perhaps with race fuel and/or W/M you could hit it.

Philthy upgraded his PE kit turbos with GT28s and got 475 on Sharif's DD dyno, which is about 520 on a DJ. So there's always that upgrade option if you fall a bit short of your goals.

 

Good luck! Looking good!

 

TDI in London

 

thanks for that, will keep it in mind.

TBH I'm not too concentrated on the numbers, I'll see what the build does as planned and I've always got the route of a Cosworth plenum or even as you suggest different turbos if/when I will want more power!

 

thanks!

 

wow good luck. you'll enjoy it!

just picked up my car... built engine and pe tt as well... i wil make a thread soon.

at 7psi i'm @ low 4xx rwhp on a mustang dyno... but man the torque comes in so early. She feels completely different from my turbonetics setup in the past, much smoother and feels like OEM. the UPREV might also be a factor in that tho

 

oooo details please!!

 

this is my old kit before i upgraded to gtm tt. i would strongly recommend u to use big cams to maintain the top end hp because at these power level as u can see the in the link below the power start to drop off at 5 to 5500 rpm, other than that its my fav kit fast spool and monster tq at low end.

hope this help link
https://my350z.com/forum/shop-builds...1-500rwhp.html

 

your spec list from the thread is indeed not far off from mine!

I'll see what I get without cams, I know if I decide to get them I'll have to pay a good few hours labour to open the engine up again, but that's what I have decided... also I was thinking with a Cosworth plenum vs the spacer I have now it should potentially increase numbers with less labour, if I feel the need for it?

For some reason I'm not too keen on cams

 

Looks good

 

time to buy a GTM TT Kit

 

no prob man... just finished breaking in the new motor and clutch so I'll try and make time to start my own thread. so far so good.

have you looked into running water lines to help in cooling the turbos? I have that setup on my car.

 

lol ehm.. no