Yep, Europe is a cointoss when it comes to snowfall. We used to go to Vermont and ski Pico and Killingoton back in the day but we got tired of getting hit by -20 degrees one min and then rain showers the next. Flip the order and you have some pretty bitter conditions.

ANyhow, here's a pic on the snowmobile today.

 

Don' tease me with those pictures. Damn if only the US wouldn't be that far I would be already jumping the plane... yep, you've got some great conditions up there

 

Sorry bro, it was just too good of an experience to hold out and not throw up a pic!

Merry xmas to all!

 

That is effing sweet.

 

Looks like you are having a good time on your vacation. Enjoy and cant wait for the new year and some results(Im sure you are ready for this bad boy to be up and running),

 

updaTE?

 

Hope he didnt have too much fun on vacation and is unable to finish this project.

 

dude, is this really gonna be ur exhaust mani or is this just a mock up? cause the material is really thing, and its gonna crack, especially considering ur gonna be hanging turbo's off of them. not to mention the flow design looks really inefficient, at least angle the primaries so that they enter the main at and angle, not straight on

also, ur mounts don't look to confidence inspiring

not trying to bash or anything, just some constructive criticism, best of luck with the project

 

I actually spent alot of time figuring out which was the easiest way to route the piping. Since the motor is so tight on the G, there's really no straight forward way to bring the runners forward, so on the passenger side it has to go over the valve cover. Only way to get around that is to relocate the alternator or the A/C compressor and I'd rather compromise a little bit of performance at this time than spend a ton of money relocating accessories.

The tickness of the SS piping is going to be just fine. I used to work at another shop using the same materials and as long as the manifold is braced properly and you don't lift your heads and supercool the metal, they won't crack at all.

The motor mounts are super strong actually. They have a cross bace that's hard to see in the pics but I don't have a single doubt that they will hold anything and everything I can throw at them.

Manifold flow: No doubt about it, its not the best. However, at this time, the project needs to take off ASAP and I can't keep dumping money blindly into the build. Just to give you an idea, it would have cost a good $2400 for equal length manifolds and I wouldn't even be certain they would fit since the motor hasn't been dropped in the car.

Any criticism is welcome here. Plase stay tuned, since I can't wait to put all my parts to the test.

 

Even without custom headers, I think there is a lot (of power) that you might gain by moving simply to a larger SS pipe and 30 or 45 degree pre-bent pieces rather than straight sections. A few hundred $$$ tops if you shop around for pre-made parts and a little more for the welding.

Could be that it flows well enough to reach your power goals so no big deal, but I think the hp/$ gain would be huge with a bit of modification.

 

I will eventually come out with better turbo manifolds. However, a very big name in the industry already took a good look at them and said "it will still make 1000 HP, no problem". This person owns a few sub 9 second cars.

 

How much is admission to see this work in progress in person?

 

 

Just hit me up and you can come through! 407 797 9624

 

Awww...look at Dan....doing wheelies in the snow. (would it be considered a wheelie since there's no wheels?)

 

mmm, maybe a treadie

 

who's this "big name"

again, i don't mean to bash, but i agree with the other guy, this does not look like it will flow 1000 hp

 

thats insane, but why a 5 speed, instead of 6?

 

ahhh unfortunately I have to omit a few key names and steps since I'm not putting together a V8 swap DIY... then any monkey will be quick to grab a wrench and try to dulicate my swap and contact my sources for it. Just like my friends that documented their 2jz-gte is300 swap and everyone went out and tried to do it themselves...

No worries about who it was. I feel far too commited to the people who have been following my build from the get-go to start making things up.

But hey, if it makes you feel better, if I fail to make 1000 hp in the near future, you non-believers can come down on me and call me out.

If you guys wanna see nicer manifolds, then I will gladly accept donations and sponsorships. Actually, only donations since I refuse to sport anyone's name on the car at the time.

Have some faith tiny grasshoppers!

 

Because unfortunately Getrag doesn't make transmissions for our motors.

Best manual nissan tranny readily available is the VG and it ony comes in a 5 speed.

The VQ tranny is a pile of $hit since the syncros can't hold up to a quick shift. Especially 5th gear!