Darren-B`s Vortech Fun & Games

[Darren-B]

WOW... wtf, my build took weeks... I think some others on here been going for months!!

Great stuff!

 

 

I`m actually getting a little frustrated with it as I`m still waiting for parts so I can`t really continue with anything.

 

I`m going to wait until the car is running until I change all the fluids, that way I can get them warmed up a little before dropping them so that I can get more of the old oils out

[wizard]

WOW... wtf, my build took weeks... I think some others on here been going for months!!

Great stuff!

 

I`m actually getting a little frustrated with it as I`m still waiting for parts so I can`t really continue with anything.

 

I`m going to wait until the car is running until I change all the fluids, that way I can get them warmed up a little before dropping them so that I can get more of the old oils out

 

Don't worry mate, it'll all be worth it in the end.

A Vortech zed is about 50x better then an N/A zed!

[Darren-B]

You opening a shop?

 

 

I like to keep a little stock, just need to find somewhere to keep it all now

 

Don't worry mate, it'll all be worth it in the end.

A Vortech zed is about 50x better then an N/A zed!

 

I can`t wait

[wizard]

I've had a look at your spec list and it's pretty much identical to mine! - Great minds and all that!

 

Instead of the oil pan spacer though, I'm going to opt for the Greddy Baffled sump, not much more money but will perform better on an FI zed I think.

 

What are you going to do for the exhaust setup?

 

EDIT - I just seen it, Stock headers, Milltek and Berk HFC? - I've still got a milltek lying around somewhere.

[Darren-B]

Already have the Berks & Milltek fitted,

 

I was looking at the Japspeed baffled sump, but a bit concerned about having an Ali sump as if I was to knock it, Ali doesn`t bend like steel, it just cracks

[BulletMagnet]

Looking good Darren

[Wasso]

Forgot to add the second picture

 

Fookin hell, how many cars are you swapping oil out for?

 

Or is this a "just in case scenario" or was it Opie deal

[Ebized]

Darren dosen't do things in half measures

 

See you got a new dangly as well Darren

[Darren-B]

UPDATE

 

The last few days have been boring & slow, I`m still yet to get the FRS but I have received a few other bits

 

Stillen engine damper & replacement fuel tank seal from ZMANALEX quick service as always

 

So got the damper fitted in about 20minutes

 

Also I got a big black hose

 

Which I used to replace the supplied (SHort) hoses

 

to this, I now have a little more tolerance with clearance & alignment issues

 

 

I also got my Lambda boss welded into the exhaust for when the new AFR kit turns up, the one from my last install has seen better days

 

The new mini catch can arrived today to so went about fitting that to.

Fixed the mounting bracket to the power steering reservoir bracket

 

 

Then Mounted the can

It was fairly loose in the bracket so I used a little silicone hose to clamp it tight

 

Using the stock pipe from the rocker cover, which has a one way valve at the rocker cover, so no worries there when running boost

 

Then connected up with a few hose clips & new piece of braided fuel line to the plenum, job done. Only took about 20mins

 

I then decided to get the plenum off ready for the FRS,

Also removed the plugs ready for when they arrive & run a new coolant hose to bypass the TB.

 

I have my fingers crossed that a few more bits turn up in the morning, otherwise it`s going to be a drunk weekend

[Sam Mcgoo]

Good stuff Darren.

[Ebized]

See your little helper is on hand - looks like he's sniffing a rat up that pipe

 

 

I'm coming to the conclusion it pays to have small hands installing all the bits, something I don't possess aside from the lack of technical knowledge/confidence to do what you are doing

[Darren-B]

Colin,

 

viewtopic.php?f=176&t=54567&start=720

From the latest testament page 49 verse 4

Anyone who knows which end of a screwdriver to hold can do what I have done on here I'm a self taught welder wiring I do know from the Army, Most parts come with instructions and Google will find someone somewhere who has done something almost identical before

The rest is down to one of a few things either

 

1. The Balls to try

2. Too stupid to realise you don't have the skills to do it and blag the difference

3. The blind belief that if he can do it so can I

 

I'll let you decide which one applies to me

 

Just follow points 1-3 & all will be fine

 

If not, PM Keyser

[Will370z]

Nice work darren, hope the rest of the bits arrive soon for you.

[Ebized]

Colin,

 

viewtopic.php?f=176&t=54567&start=720

From the latest testament page 49 verse 4

Anyone who knows which end of a screwdriver to hold can do what I have done on here I'm a self taught welder wiring I do know from the Army, Most parts come with instructions and Google will find someone somewhere who has done something almost identical before

The rest is down to one of a few things either

 

1. The Balls to try

2. Too stupid to realise you don't have the skills to do it and blag the difference

3. The blind belief that if he can do it so can I

 

I'll let you decide which one applies to me

 

Just follow points 1-3 & all will be fine

 

If not, PM Keyser

 

I'll stick to admiring others skills and work, unless you have Dr Who powers and can transport me back in time

 

And find me a house with a good sized garage

[haytonz]

god i couldnt do any of that

[BulletMagnet]

god i couldnt do any of that

Luke: All right, I'll give it a try.

Yoda: No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try.

 

[using the Force, Yoda effortlessly frees the X-Wing from the bog]

Luke: I don't, I don't believe it.

Yoda: That is why you fail.

 

[haytonz]

[CrumbMC]

Colin,

 

viewtopic.php?f=176&t=54567&start=720

From the latest testament page 49 verse 4

Anyone who knows which end of a screwdriver to hold can do what I have done on here I'm a self taught welder wiring I do know from the Army, Most parts come with instructions and Google will find someone somewhere who has done something almost identical before

The rest is down to one of a few things either

 

1. The Balls to try

2. Too stupid to realise you don't have the skills to do it and blag the difference

3. The blind belief that if he can do it so can I

 

I'll let you decide which one applies to me

 

Just follow points 1-3 & all will be fine

 

If not, PM Keyser

 

I find lack of tools / space / other vehicle to use while i'm destroying mine is the main hold up, i'll happily change my brakes and easily bolted on stuff but not everyone has a pit in their garage, let alone a garage at all

[Darren-B]

Keyser hasn`t got a pit & look at what he has achieved

 

I`m planning something a bit bigger than fitting a SC in the winter

[Darren-B]

I find lack of tools / space / other vehicle to use while i'm destroying mine is the main hold up, i'll happily change my brakes and easily bolted on stuff but not everyone has a pit in their garage, let alone a garage at all

 

 

^^^^^

these are just mere excuses

[Darren-B]

A quick update from the weekend,

 

Had to work on Saturday so no car fun, so spent a couple of hours tinkering & wasting time on Sunday as I`m still waiting for the important bits to arrive.

I`ve been thinking of re-locating the air filter before I`ve even run the car

I had one of these lying around

 

So stripped it to this as it was to big

 

I then got some of these

 

& did this

 

This should help with reducing intake temps. But I have removed it for the tune just incase it causes any complications.

 

Also in the cardboard box was this

which is going to be fitted to the rocker breather like so

The hose will be trimmed to suit once the plenum is re-fitted

 

I then added some bling to the oil cooler hoses

Well I didn`t add the braiding for bling, just to protect the pipes from chaffing, no0one likes chaffing

 

Finally I added an extra bracket to support the intercooler ducting a little better

 

I finally removed the Drivers seat to allow more access for the fitting of the FRS on Thursday (fingers crossed) & also removed the ECU which is going to Mark @ Abbey for a base map on Thursday too.

 

Today has not been a wonderful day, I`ve been waiting for my PLX DM100 OBDII, AFR, BOOST,2xTEMP Sensor modules for 3weeks now, been in touch with the supplier today & he has changed his delivery date from 20-april to end of May - Beginning of June Those of you who know me will probably know what my reply was

 

On the plus side it`s given me plenty of beer tokens for the weekend

[evilscorp]

Can you still run with an undertray or does the new pipe work get it the way?

Looking good

[Darren-B]

Undertray still fits, you should always run with an undertray as this

1. supports the bumper

2. aids cooling

3 Affects aerodynamics @ speed

[Will370z]

Nice work darren, sorry to hear about the delayed parts.

 

Does that mean wales is a no go for the zed?

[Darren-B]

Nice work darren, sorry to hear about the delayed parts.

 

Does that mean wales is a no go for the zed?

 

I will buy another Zed for Wales if mine is not ready. I am not missing it

 

The Gauge`s are not entirely necessary & The FRS is now in the UK so I`m really hoping to have the car back together & tuned within the next 10-14days