atomic350z Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Wow now that's what you call a build thread hats off to you! Looking forward to see the progress, never seen throttle bodies on a zed before ? What are the benefits ? Looks badass ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Have heard lots about this build from your brother Nigel... great to see some actual pictures of it! Cool how do you know the bro then, work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep, worked with him for ages now. Are you still organising a day at Castle Combe? Yes mate next one is March now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Wow now that's what you call a build thread hats off to you! Looking forward to see the progress, never seen throttle bodies on a zed before ? What are the benefits ? Looks badass ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ah thanks. 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Got on it for a bit today. 1down 3 to go. Also have hatched a plan with a mate to give it a big push forward so all body work should be done by the end of January all going well. New Years resolution get the fook on with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Another one in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 New rad came today. Wanted to you standard fitting parts instead of custom built unit just for ease of replacement if necessary but looks a little too big. But after a quick look on the car I could lean the rad back a little that would help getting the heat out too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Bottom rad mounts done. And number three Jack. Just one more tonight. 😋 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wow now that's what you call a build thread hats off to you! Looking forward to see the progress, never seen throttle bodies on a zed before ? What are the benefits ? Looks badass ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sorry mate just noticed I didn't answer your question. For me it was mainly about space and looks. But the benefits are more air in = more power out and with the aftermarket ECU it will be very tuneable resulting in a fair few more ponys. Best bit tho I think will be the noise they make my old duratec had a hell of a induction noise this sound be 50% more being a 6pot over the old 4pot. 😎 Watch this with the volume at MAX you can hear my car come round tower when the BMW is on the grass. 😂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic350z Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 will watch the vid when I get home got weak signal, would a standard engine benefit from throttle bodies ? They do look badass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 I would think so. The TB's on my duratec are advertised as a 20-30% gain in standard engine. I've heard the Nissan ECU is tuneable so I would think 30hp would be a sensible figure to say you'll gain. With the extras I got on the engine ECU manifolds TB's I will be hoping to see 350hp and at least the same torques 😉 And on my little 13's that should make it interesting 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy10v Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 What are the perforated tubes for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic350z Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Got pic of the engine bay with tbs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just come across this thread..............awesome. Defo a turbosport style of build. Did i see your garage build on there a few years back ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Got pic of the engine bay with tbs? the duratec? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just come across this thread..............awesome.Defo a turbosport style of build. Did i see your garage build on there a few years back ? Yes mate that's me. Don't get on there much any more very quite on there nowadays. 😢 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 What are the perforated tubes for? Supports for the air jacks mate. 😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 And on that note that's number four done. 😜 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic350z Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Pic of engine showing the throttle bodies ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 I ment a pic of the duratec TB's Or 350 with TB's but I got both now. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Bit more done today A-post to bulk head panels. Then made a panel to close the gap between the strut support and bulk head which went well. Then I decided to punch some holes into it to let some of the heat out and on the last one the tool jammed up and creased the panel. 😢 So now do I try a beat it back into shape or cut it all out and start again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryjackson Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 How much were you air jacks dude? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeFidyZ Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Just took me a fair bit to read through the full thread. Really nice work man, should be proud of your self! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Well had a play about with it it's not perfect but it looks ok from the engine bay side so that's fine. O and I decided to bang some holes in the strut support panels too. 😎 And the ocd in me made me tidy up was getting bad. Swept up half a carrier full of grinding dust. 😕 That stuff is terrible gets every where. The engine is Gona need a good clean and flush before I think about turning the key. 😔 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 And the bulkhead to scuttle finished off. And first fit of the front. Gona need some tweeks but it ain't too bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 It's really taking shape now Trig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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