offshore-drifter Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hey everyone, I'm new here and have only owned my zed for a few weeks but am already bored and want more power!!!! This is going to be a long term build! I'm going to start small and build up! Only mod done so far is "fitting a Honda aereal" But have just received this in the post from blox racing in the USA With these freebies And here is the 350Z I did fit some bonnet spacers which I had fitted on my R34 skyline. But decided I didn't like the look so I took them off Next up, I will be fitting a new do-luck filter... Which I ordered a month ago from sumo power and am still waiting on!!! Then, HKS true dual system and de-cats, motor dyne plenum spacer, air box mod and an up-rev remap! That will not be the end though!!! I will be spending more and more on the engine whenever I am able to get away with it without pissing the missis off!!! (I'm supposed to be buying a house!!! Lol) Will update once the shifter is fitted Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good Luck with the mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Cheers dude.... Should be fun, I'm thinking of getting Abbey to do a full forged re-build and then go down the twin turbo route!!! I'm also thinking of buying an OSgiken dog box and fitting an ikea-formula sequential shifter... I think it will get to the point where I will end up taking it off the road and only use it for track days or drifting! I'm already thinking of ideas for a replacement to use as a daily! Lol.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Its started What power you aiming at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 No idea what kinda power to aim for.... Maybe start going up slowly to 400.... I will be more than happy with anything up to 500 really. I want it to end up being an awesome track toy.. Something that will keep up with my mates mental 600bhp evo! Lol... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Fitted my new do-luck filter tonight.... Is this an 06+ airbox by the way???? Would save me a little bit of cash and time if it is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Fitted my new do-luck filter tonight.... Is this an 06+ airbox by the way???? Would save me a little bit of cash and time if it is.... No. The venturi siphon looks shallow like that of a DE. I have one for sale and I'll post a pic for comparison when I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ive decided...... The car is going to get stripped out to within an inch of its life and is getting some serious weight reduction!!! Its going to be my dedicated track car!!! But... Im off to Africa to work on thursday, so i shall update when i come back home Anyone got any ideas on a full de-cat exhaust system which will produce decent power and be track sound level friendly?? And be good for a turbo conversion when funds allow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) In the process of doing a little cosmetic mod today... Front and rear nissan badges are being sprayed black! Will do the door handles in the week too! Just waiting for these to dry now so I can apply the clear coat and then I will post pics of them on the car Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Edited April 6, 2013 by offshore-drifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 sounds like this is going to be a monster. where are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 It will.... If i manage to pursuade myself to keep it! Lol.. Im going to be ordering a few bits next week. Suspension, 06 airbox mod, full exhaust system, plenum spacer.. Then i will take it to abbey for a rev-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Breathe easy cat-back would be a Buddy Club system, although it may be over track db levels with decats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 I was thinking about that system.. Im going for a HKS replica though. Im going to take a gamble on it! If it doesnt work out, i will get the full motordyne system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Will have plenty of forged engine parts on the new website for you to choose from Plus, there's always the sentence in my sig. With regards to the exhaust I would recommend a single exit if you want power, I know the factory in China where the HKS replica comes from. Found at last week and it wouldn't be something I would put a lot of power through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 I was actually thinking of a built cosworth bottom end and heads. But at the same time, would like to do something different and go for a little increase in displacement and twin turbo. Maybe even get an engine from a 370 and stroke that??? Hmmmmmmm..... Maybe put a 370z engine, auto box and paddle shift??? Get the gearbox fully built and a valve job and updated torque converter???? :s My plans are really pushing me to sell the car and get a 370z or even a 35GTR as a base :s Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Well.... Today i fitted my japspeed K4 true dual system which i only ordered yesterday and they arrived by 3pm Im absolutely chuffed with this system! The fitment was perfect apart from needing to trim the diff cover.. The sound is awsome! Maybe a little on the loud side.. But who cares?? Lol.. I also changed the engine and gearbox oils and added molyslip to the gearbox.. And changed the spark plugs for NGK platinum items Tomorrow i should receive another one of my purchases.. An electronic throttle controller from EPracing And later on i should be recieving some de-cats, auto mirror folding mod and an 06+ airbox conversion Will post a pic of the exhaust later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 New exhaust fitted Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Looking good. Just hope the japspeed lasts more than a couple of months lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Meh.... I personally have never seen any proof of any of these cheap exhaust failing in any way... Ever.... I have seen turbo down pipes cracking on mr2 turbos. But that is it.. I had a motoria exhaust system on my mr2 turbo and that was perfect. Bought it used, had it fitted 2 years, then sold it on again. If it fails, then I will eat my words though Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 It's not a system but I've had two sets of japspeed decats fall apart on me after just 2000 miles. However a mate has a whole system on his supra and that hasent failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 As I said.. De-cats do fall apart, because there the most stressed parts of the systems. The only reason why more expensive items might last *longer* is because there made with thicker steel.. If you were to chop a japspeed decat in half and add a flexi, that would last longer. The reason they don't do that is because of cost.. (Same goes with the expensive manufacturers) I guarentee that my system will outlast any de-cats I put on there Stainless steel is a quite brittle material because of the high carbon content.. It doesn't like to be bent, heated and cooled. Whereas.... Mild steel which standard systems are made from, don't mind it so much so they last longer.. The reason why car manufacturers make systems out of mild steel rather than stainless isn't just about cost. It's about just that! My point??? Nothing wrong with cheapo exhaust systems.... There bloody good value even if they need a tweak to fit (which mine never) and in my opinion, In my search for high power with a turbo conversion, I would take a replica exhaust over a super expensive custom system which has had absolutely no development put into it and even if my exhaust isn't a perfect gas flow and costs me 1-2bhp off my goal of 600bhp, I really dont think that is worth the extra 2grand for the HKS Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Stuff it..... Gonna bite the bullet and buy some MeisterR coilovers!! Lol.... Can't take my money to the grave can I??? lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Oooooops :s that was expensive! Will update when all my new bits arrive Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 They look good tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore-drifter Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 They do!!! I bought the front and rear camber control arms and the rear toe arms too i think i might sort the brakes next... Hel hoses, uprated discs and pads.. Then go for a plenum spacer and uprev but that will be for next time i am home as i am back to work in less than 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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