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On 26/03/2024 at 02:32, GranTurismoEra said:
Wonder what the stock block can handle Torque and HP wise? Seems to vary depending on who you ask.
My head gasket let go at 14.5 psi but the internals looked perfect when we pulled it apart
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I had a new impeller fitted and used vortech themselves in the states I took the opportunity to upgrade to the si impeller over the sci which netted a few more psi
I definitely wouldn't trust anyone other than vortech to do the job and I don't think they will sell you parts
This being said I did come across a UK guy the other day thats rebuilding a load of chargers and seems to do things correctly so might be worth a chat with him regarding the aftermarket impellers you talk of
https://www.facebook.com/UKSuperchargerRepairs
Good luck
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19 hours ago, Cosmic73 said:
Looking good, top job. When do you think you'll have it done by?
Engine will be done end of march hopefully in and running end of April
Just fitting it in around all of life's commitments 🙄
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Few more pictures from butcher performance @350Butchers aka marts shed 💪marts doing a lovely job and his attention to detail is second to none
Nearly there few more bits and we'll be heading back to my shed 😄 to get the engine back in.
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This had me on my first one
First thing on did on my current one was pull the fuse.
Don't wait pull the fuse 🤣
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Dose it offer all the trick features that it dose on the 370z
Closed loop etc
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On 23/12/2023 at 13:44, Cosmic73 said:
Hey, I assume you're going to fit a new timing chain kit.
If so, are you going for original Nissan OEM or aftermarket?
New OEM
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Bit of progress yesterday and a few quality hours in @350Butcher aka butchers performance shop/shed and the heads are on
Just need to clean a few more bits this week and then hopefully get it closed up.
Some close ups of the ARP 625s and the dynosty gaskets hopefully they will never need to be seen again
😁
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Cheers Dave sure is the best man for the job
The civic is one hell of a car in almost every way ....a proper b road muncher. but I can't wait to drive my z again 😁
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5 hours ago, Cosmic73 said:
Nice pics, it looks pristine.
I'll be stripping my block down over Christmas and was wondering;
Did you fit new rings on the same pistons or did you need a rebore and oversized pistons?
Did you get away with std main & big-end bearings on the crank?
Block was bored to take new JE pistons and we used the black ...I think they are grade 1 bearings on the crank
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Long overdue update on this.
life well and truly got in the way this year and I ended up buying a stop gap love or hate the looks what a car it is to drive and dose all the family duties realy well so think it might stick around for a while.
Anyway you're not here for that!
now life has settled down a my focus is back on getting the z ready to enjoy next year
so here's some progress pictures
I have also had a koyo rad matted to the stock ac condenser to keep things cool
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Afternoon my buddy took the picture of this 240z at the ace cafe a few years ago
The old owner has contacted my buddy who took the picture as he is seeking the current owner dose anyone know where it is now ?
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What temperature is that at Dave ....I was watching a huberman vid the other day where he was saying there's no data to say less than 10 degrees is necessary......I'm just trying to be a pussy here 🤣
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So finally had chance to drop the engine off to the machine shop today with @350Butcher
It's gone to https://ricwood.com/ for the work my buddy has him build all his race engines so he should be good enough for my old z😅 we also managed to find time for a good old breakfast to fuel us up
The engine should be back in a couple of weeks and the build can start going in the right direction ready for summer 🌞
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On 31/01/2023 at 22:27, Mark@Abbey m/s said:
I have always seen 1/4 to 1/2 thou change in measurements, it isn't just in the vertical clearances that changes when fitting studs. I am not a big user on Main studs TBH.
Decided against them to after a chat with the machine shop today
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12 hours ago, davey_83 said:
Juicy box of goodies!!! Spec list goals 😍 what's left to arrive parts wise?
That's about it Dave just need to swap the water pump they sent pattern one instead of oe by mistake and then bearings once we get all measured up
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In a bid to keep the z cool with the new motor I thought a nice rad upgrade wouldn't go a miss.
I had previously ordered a mishimoto rad as it keeps the AC but the quality didn't look the best so I opted for koyo and will have the stock AC condenser mated to the koyo
The welds on the koyo are much tidier than the mishimoto for a start so that a good sign some care was taken in the making of it
There will be a little trimming involved here and there but at this stage we are far from stock configuration so it's all about what works from here on in
Heres some koyo porn
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Bit more work done this weekend and we're almost ready for the machine shop
I was hoping in a way to see a obvious failure but nothing was really apparent apart from little inconsistencies on the gasket as if the coolant and washed it a bit but that's clawing at straws.
Hopefully It was just a case of what the yanks call head lift due to the massive cylinder pressures experienced when adding boost to a high compression motor.
Once the parts are cleaned up a bit and the heads are stripped down it will go off for machine work and I'll have the block checked for any cracks etc but on visual inspection it all in realy good order.
But as for the rest of the engine it's all in realy nice condition which is testament to a good calibration from Litchfield and excessive oil changes and maintenance.
so if you're thinking of boosting and if it ruins your engine the answer is no just don't ad to much boost 😂
So enough waffle here's some pictures
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A little more progress today it's to the point of opening up now.
Exhaust manifolds off
Intake manifold off
Remaining coolant hoses off
Fuel rail off injectors out
Coils and plugs out
I'll be sending the injectors for flow testing and cleaning before they go back in last thing we want is a injector ruining the new engine.
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I don't fully understand it all mate I was led by Bennett on the initial set up for boosted application
The one thing I would like to do this time is have the ones that had filters on into cans that would be ideal I think.
If I remember rightly it came down to packaging last time and the very limited space to put anything
Theres no rush this time around and the engine bay might even receive some dress up 🤣
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They tried hard with that then
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Take 2 let's try again :)
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In a bid to tidy up the engine bay on the new build I thought I'd powered coat the pipework to match the stillen manifold