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The build thread that almost wasn't but finally is...
So I'm not really up for all the verbiage (I wrote this before I got carried away with all the crap I wrote below) that goes along with most build threads but I decided just now as I sit in my university library that I might as well share some of my experience. It's been a long journey to finally get where I am today. I'm not done yet but I'm damn near close and I'm once again starting to regain some of the enthusiasm regarding this build that I've lost over the years. Friends, family, jobs, women, weight, knowledge, money and parts have been gained, lost, bought and sold since I first started this build in early 2007! (Before a a lot of the members here were able to drive)
I'll explain the reason for the delay right off the bat before anyone asks. It was a combination of a really good but really really slow engine builder/machinist as well as a 180 degree change for the worse in my financial situation. Luckily I experienced another 180 degree change for the better which has brought me to the decision to finish what I started. I intended for the build on this car to be complete from front to back, inside and out. I've built this car with the sole intention of my enjoyment on street/back-road driving. I completed the first phase of this build, the interior and stereo, back in June 2007. The good thing about purchasing top of the line stereo components is the fact that even after four years they are still some of the best. :thumbup: If you have any in that interest you can read all about that in this thread: https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...us-inside.html The second phase of this build "was" supposed to a complete naturally aspirated engine build. Let's just pretend that the motor phase had been completed in the order that I had intended. The plans for the motor did not change much from when I purchased my stroker kit from the manufacturer back in March of 2007 up until now. Here are the specs of the motor as well as some pictures of various components:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/85761c8b.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/7ef48413.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/a9e29655.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/6de8accc.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/0e2d3215.jpg\ http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/25b5be05.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/fc933bf6.jpg Here she is waiting for me to pick her up from the machine shop last week... http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...h/afd52f27.jpg Here she is on the way home along with the crap load of parts I've amassed (that's not me, that's my good friend Kenny in the picture)... [IMG]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/Kkoa12h/Build%20Thread/IMG_0215.jpg[/IMG http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/IMG_0209.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/IMG_0214.jpg and here is her current state, waiting to have the remaining accessories installed and dropped back into my car. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/afd52f27.jpg I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone and I had my engine builder also do my gear swap/differential install. Components Include:
I'll reserve this space to post the picture of what this diff looked like before I sent it up to my engine builder. Some during and after pictures... ] http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/aa2551ac.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/17d0d853.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/28710e20.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/1a2a9c61.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/bcbe612c.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/8f32bb67.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/808f4a1c.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/36733264.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/IMG_0212.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/IMG_0210.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...d/IMG_0211.jpg I have to run but I'll update this thread later on tonight or over the weekend. |
For future
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One more, just in case
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Dude awesome
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So it will be a 4.0L???
Also, what is special about nismo VTC sprockets? |
sweet
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Originally Posted by Classy
(Post 9474348)
So it will be a 4.0L???
Also, what is special about nismo VTC sprockets? "NISMO High Declination VTC Pulley Features: Engines equipped with the VTC function show improved power at high rpm, more stable idling and stable torque in the low- to mid-speed ranges. By changing the 40°standard declination angle to 55°, a greater choice of camshaft setting is made possible. * When using a camshaft with a large operating angle and large-angle VTC, please make sure that there is sufficient valve recess so that the intake valve does not come in contact with the piston." I got the NISMO Vtc pullies so I would have a larger degree of adjustability when it came time to tune my Tomei cams. I wanted to get as close to stock-like idle and not get the low end torque loss usually associated with larger camshafts. |
Very nice. I thought my 16 months (and counting) was excessive. Thanks for sharing.
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suscribed'
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Hooray! I was wondering about your car...
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Sub'd.
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Woot!
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1Auto
(Post 9474415)
4.15L
"NISMO High Declination VTC Pulley Features: Engines equipped with the VTC function show improved power at high rpm, more stable idling and stable torque in the low- to mid-speed ranges. By changing the 40°standard declination angle to 55°, a greater choice of camshaft setting is made possible. * When using a camshaft with a large operating angle and large-angle VTC, please make sure that there is sufficient valve recess so that the intake valve does not come in contact with the piston." I got the NISMO Vtc pullies so I would have a larger degree of adjustability when it came time to tune my Tomei cams. I wanted to get as close to stock-like idle and not get the low end torque loss usually associated with larger camshafts. I cant remember for sure, but I dont think I made it to 40 degrees, I wanna say I was in the 30's still. BUT just being a stroker, and you do have larger cams than I, I want to see an NA daily make 350 |
After all these years, I'm glad to be able to read this thread and seeing it move forward. Godspeed to you and your build.
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super congrats mannnnn... tell me more about this nismo diff cooler.
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I'm gonna guess it's the Nismo finned differential cooler/cover but if it is not hopefully it's something like the ARC one but much cheaper.
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^ Yup, just the finned cooler.
Tomorrow after my exam I'll post up pictures from all the suspension modifications. I just hope this bi@tch runs when the time comes.
Originally Posted by gabe3d
(Post 9474933)
I'm gonna guess it's the Nismo finned differential cooler/cover but if it is not hopefully it's something like the ARC one but much cheaper.
http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/news_list/.../100010_b.html |
That diff cooler has made me spooge everytime I have seen it.
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Please tell me its gonna be done for ZdayZ. I wanna ride in this bish :hehehe:
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