lewis

Just been told Ill need the keys, NATS module and ECU from the same vehicle to make it work. Does any one know where you can buy off the shelf complete Engine harness/ECU kits to run the engines?

Does the 350z use a canbus system of any sort or is it a simple ECU system? What I want to know is if I take a engine and harness/ECU etc from a donor vehicle will I need all of the other modules from around the car to operate the engine? I know its a odd question but I want to build a engine on a rig and get it running. Cheers

Any one know what kind of power requires new liners?? cheers

i was responding to limiters post about not wanting to do the internals

All n/a engines that have forced induction added onto them should have at least low compression pistons to reduce the likely hood of detonation. As youll be running a false economy and itll more than likely cost you more in the long run.

I looked at many cars but the 180 seemed to be a good compromise across the board and a nice one turned up at the right time. The aerodynamics will be a high priority as were trying to think outside of the box i.e. having splitters on the side of the car attached to sideskirts, to try and stop as much air going under the car as possible. As the "hover craft" bodykits [as they are commonly refered to] do channel air away from the underneath of the car. Cheers for the support As soon as it gets under way ill make a thread about the build and keep people updated on events etc.

sl114 Yes itll be in the EDC Darren runs 350bhp and has a very high power to weight ratio which is what we want with our car. Aerodynamics will be high upon our list but were questioning spoiler use as they are believed to cause the car to become unstable while sideways and are only used to make tyre smoke more impressive. [i need to dig out the books] Its not the first I currently run a 180sx this year was going to be the first year in the EDC but mechanical failures put me out of competition. [stupid import cars:rant: ] but but ive been drifting for a while. Big phil you have pm.

Your correct when you say we only run for a sort period of time while competing, but when we have the car for practices or testing etc stopping every few minutes and letting the car cool down means a large loss in time. So ideally we want something than can sustain large amounts of abuse for as long as possible. which leads me onto thinking running 500hp from a sc will prob mean its running slightly out of its comfort zone. Where as tt, although runs hotter may be slightly more reliable. Sorry for all the babbling and thanks for all the imput were trying to weigh up what would be best. The car will hopefully be built ready for the 2009 season and for the moment were just trying to research and ponder over the many different avenues we can go down to give us an edge.

the internals will all be replaced any how [i.e. bottom end pistons etc] as 500hp will destroy oem parts. why will i need to replace the internals more on a sc than a tt??

Right Im looking for a 500bhp sc kit Does it exsist??? The reason Im looking at sc instead of tt is the heat, as the car will be a full on drift car and with drift cars heat management is a large factor to take into consideration. So am I barking up the wrong tree as we really want to break the 500hp mark but are the sc kits you can buy off the shelf capable of such a figure. cheers

Cheers for the help Although i think he wont be happy as I think he said TDi claimed a 40bhp rise with just an exhaust and remap.

A friend of mine wants to know With a full exhaust including headers an induction kit, new plenum, no cat and a ecu remap what kind of power will he be looking at?? I know its a gay question but i didnt want to have a stab in the dark[ueerr ] cheers for any help regards Lewis

Right Im trying to fiqure what cams we should use on the car. Does any one have any experience with brands or are they all generally ok to use? My initial reaction is to go with tomei cams but after reading articles brian crower cams seem ok. cheers in advance

is he on this board and if so what is he under???

Im looking at a brian crower stroker kit to use on the car. Does any one have any experiences with these kits or any stroker kits in general concerning reliability. The reason were looking at stroker kits is because the car will be used for competition drifting and were after alot of torque. We feel stoker kits will give us more torque than an FI engine [does anyone disagree with this comparing 2 engines of the same hp one 3.5ltr FI and one 4.2ltr N/A?]. Its also down to cost as the kits cost the same as a FI kit but with the FI you also have to cop out for a compression change [which is alot in it self]. We are opting-out from a turbo set up as heat management will be a nightmare with the confined spaces high rev usage and inconsistant airflow.[and due to the current hatred i have of my current turbo'd drift car] Any advice/theories/pointers/recomendations/questions are more than appreciated. cheers in advance