HoundDog Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Well it's finally happening it's been a long journey and heart ache along the way. My dad has recently been diagnosed with pancreas cancer so I wanted something to look forward to and to show him the finished item. For now the outside is finished and how I want it, but I guess as we all know having a Z it could change. So then I thought what else can I do. Well after speaking to Bennett Gt4 I was sold and he got to order me some goodies. They arrived after a while in a box. Like a excited kid I was sent pictures of some of the items that was to go in my build. First of was a kinetic plenum saw One on Sams old car and thought I must have one. Next was a snail. Vortex super charger v2 Ti trim. Right sorry folks that's it for now back to work but "I'll be back". Edited February 22, 2017 by Dunks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Ooff that intake !! Very nice man All the cool kids have the polished chargers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Sorry to hear your bad news The car will be awsome you won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Loving the way your Zeds looking Dunks. Fantastic. Sorry to hear about your old man, ...hopefully though things will get better for him & you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looks really good mate your dad will be proud of it mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks guys. Right Lets see hoe I get on with the rest of the build. In the package was some nice 750 Dw injectors. Modified the fuel Pump to put a Aeromotive high flow 340lph fuel pump In. Here's the car all ready to be worked on. Let the fun begin. Dremoled out the snorkel to fit the piping and filter Bolts coming from all over the place I wouldn't have a clue where to put them all back Parts coming off and soon the inside of the car started to look like this. The engine bay started changing and soon looked like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) More pictures dismantling The fuel rails and injectors all fitted along with new NGK 1 step colder iridium plugs. along with New CJM fuel return system (FRS) with return correction kit and Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator After that was all done we fitted the kinetix. Looks lovely I think : ) A tread stone front mount with 3 inch pipes added Not finished but getting there Fuel regulator and various pipe work Thanks to Moped mark for the polished throttle body. Thanks to Payco for his former ARC oil catch can. Stay tuned people and thanks for looking sorry but trying to do this in a iPhone is a nightmare. I can't thank Bennett enough with his wealth of knowledge and passion with my build. It's not finished yet but it's getting there. Here's a copy of my shopping list. Vortech V2 polished (oil supply from engine) Ti trim - New upgrade custom polished K&N cold air intake(CAI) rated to 540hp- not std asthmatic Vortech k&N small(200hp rating) cone filter attached to supercharger head unit within hot engine bay. - Treadstone +1000CFM rated intercooler - DW 750 injectors. - vortec DE supercharger mounting bracket. - smooth idler and cog pulleys - upgrade heavy duty Gates racing serpentine belt. Not std gates belt - Gates racing HD tooth belt. Not std gates belt. - Std vortech 3.0 polished intercooler pipes with std blue silicon hose couplers and jubilee clamps. - CJM fuel return system (FRS) with return correction kit and Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator -Pre-modified OEM fuel bucket for FRS (exchange for your OEM bucket) - Aeromotive high flow 340lph fuel pump. - New NGK 1 step colder iridium plugs. - AAM oil pan spacer with ports. To increase oil capacity and have port for supercharger oil drain. - Custom braided supercharger oil drain line with fittings for oil pan ports. Upgrade from std Vortech cheap rubber oil hose and push fit connectors. - 5/16" intake plenum spacer - New Uprev GT MAF sensor. - Vortech upgrade 3.12 pulley. Std 3.33 pulley will be available. You need 3.12 to go over 400whp with room to spare. - New polished Vortech bypass valve (BPV) and silicone vacuum lines. Edited November 16, 2015 by Dunks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnymonno Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Looking forward to following this Good luck with the build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Awesome Dunks, I was there not long ago and brings back awesome memories, good to have another charged zed joining the clan, I bet you get it tuned before me im a nightmare Also the rest of your zed looks great some well put together mods there Edited November 15, 2015 by jumping350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Great work done especially Bennett. B) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Thompson Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Would recommend a Kinetix engine cover, those things look amazing coupled with the plenum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Great work. This will be fantastic when finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Awesome mate! Watching this with interest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Amazing looking Zed! Will be following this for sure 👠1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Neil Looking great buddy. Fingers crossed for your dad's health. Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Hey Neil! You finally decided to reveal your buildðŸ‘! First off I would like to say if anyone deserves this it would be you because of the difficult times you are going through mate and I'm so looking forwards to handing the car back to you as its been a long journey. Neil bought the remnants of my previous V2 T trim supercharger kit with the options to blend old and spec new parts to result in a custom and complete custom set up that was capable of 600whp on a built engine or bombproof on stock internal. Being the magpie that he is he also wanted everything polished where possible. As a result ordering the amazing all new V2 Ti trim supercharger fully polished took longer than the ubiquitous off the shelf V2 or V3 sci trim units. Neil was very patient despite parting with his hard earned ££s to a complete stranger and later having the news that his dad was facing a serious illness he remained calm. To cut a long story short everything arrived in the end and we jumped into the build and I feel so genuinely happy for Neil because it could have happened to a nicer guy. We decided to go with the V2 Ti trim because of several massive advantages I have pointed in the past. It is an improvement of the mad T trim setup I had. At some point I was running 464whp at 15psi and with timing retarded to keep it from making more power/boost!! I beat on it on track and it never flinched. - first it is a race spec unit with billet and high effliency impeller and heavy duty bulletproof race bearings rated to 65k rpm but known to cope with 80k rpm in racing/drag racing circles. So it will offer great longevity. To be fair the vortech units are well built but if you decide to race/track or push you kit hard then this would give you peace of mind. -Secondly it makes power. Over 1000whp depending on application. It's the biggest "smallest" unit vortech makes. It's very efficient, and as expected engine oil fed. While the self lubricated units maybe "convenient" if you can call replacing the traction oil every so often and which is not easy they are not robust enough for heavy duty application like racing hence the are sold as street systems by vortech and have no race warranty. I think engine oil fed units have better cooling and and in the case of the T trim or Ti also have the heavy duty race internals. Everything else on the built has been soecced to be future proof or efficient or robust and while I'm not a fan of bling I have to admit that it looks amazing and when all is done this zed will really stand out! I just have to make a driver out of you Neil!!!! On another level this is my 10th supercharger build project! My 3 project this year alone!!! I have now completed 6 installs by myself and 4 with the lads(Darren b, Adrian) back in the day! It has been an amazing journey were I've met made great friendships and shared wonderful moments with some really nice people. It has been very satisfying and even better all the cars I've worked on are still going strong and being used as they shoul. (If only Darryl-jumping350z will get his tuned!) Some have shared their builds here and some have preferred to keep in the shadows or frequent the show circuit and just like Neil was about to do but I'm happy he decided to share. After this long journey l I've got one final supercharger build which will be the culmination of all I've learnt and it been long overdue; My custom 700whp custom V7 Ysi kit for my track spec zed I will finally jump into this through out the winter into next spring. It's been long overdue. If anyone is contemplating a build I have a few bits and bobs left like fuel buckets etc that will go up for sale. Neil, with your permission I'll put up some final pictures and and answer any technical info about your build. Once I figure how to get that oil cooler to fit the car is ready to go and I'll leave you to start it for the first time yourself as its been tradition. I can't wait to see you take you dad for a spin and see him smile. I hope he beats this cancer! Edited November 16, 2015 by GT4 Zed 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Wow, look at all that shiny goodness! Cracking build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granby Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Great to see it taking shape, maybe now the lettering on the tyres will finally go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Mate this is an epic build! I'm glad to see its all finally coming together and your dad will be very proud! Now you may think you're safe from me that I've got my own chargespeed but now I've got my eye on something else of yours good luck with the build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Best wishes to ya dad mate. MUst also say that that intake plenium made me have a little sex wee. Absolutely awesome fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryjackson Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Bennett touching words ^ this is why I love this forum Can't wait to see this car when all complete. Going to be a mean beast!!' Hope your dad beats this horrid illness Neil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I would like to thank you all for your kind words for my dad, especially Bennett who has been there at this very difficult time. Looking forward to getting my car back and on the road, it's been a long time coming but will be worth it. Thanks for taking the time to read my post and for all your positive comments. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Looks horrible. scrap it told ya i'd throw it some abuse lol Just kidding with ya Neil! car looks awesome build looks even better! keep me updated and you know where i am if ya fancy a brew and a catch up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry06 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Sorry to hear the news, best wishes to you and your dad mate. This is going to be a beast when it is complete and blends form/function perfectly. Hope I get to see it at some events when it's done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy.farrow7 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Was lovely to meet you at the end of september when i got my new bumper from yoy. Glad you got all sorted the the SC cant wait for it to be finished. I might be popping back to the isle of sheppey to see my old dear before xmas so might pop by and see the finished article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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