Keyser

Thanks Leon, I know the feeling just spent a load on the turbo and engine rebuild and now spending again on the supporting mods - Mind you it is fun to drive! We have an AMS 2000 boost controller now that gives 5 settings 1 being 6 psi and about 185HP that we used on the first day to make sure everything was bedded in and finish the run in. On the second day I moved it to position 2 about 10psi 230ish HP and OMG is she quick now it added about 5mph to the top end on the straight but it's the extra power out of the corners where you really feel it Next on the list for cooling was to upgrade the old Bosch water pump (20 l/m) to a high performance one Bosch Replacement 80 l/m and side by side Yer that's not going to be a one for one swap then! I did some very careful and accurate measurement then a detailed design plan - Still it came out close to that of course that needs some weight redution test fit Getting there , it's also good practice for my ally welding which I have been practising Top mount and final test fit All looking good so powder coat and fit up Then we added an electric fan to the radiator this will allow us to run the water pump and radiator fan in the pits more so when we come in the heat soak can be reduced, currently she is coming in at around 86 degrees on the cool down lap then going up to 110+ when you switch the engine off or stop moving! More soon Keyser

So the first problem we found on the shake down was completely down to me I put the shift lights on the steering wheel in the middle and they looked great - until you put a full face helmet on and realise you can't see them so upgrade 1 was to move them to the top of the wheel Moving swiftly on We have an issue with heat and heat soak, the first part of the problem is that the turbo, now the hottest point sits in a dead spot as far as air flow is concerned on a motorbike the turbo would be hanging out the front of the engine in this case the turbo sits directly behind the seats and firewall where there is no airflow at all! The back side of the engine has plenty of air but not the front so after a bit of thinking I bought two sets of these - Take a side pod Cut a hole test fit paint and fit Add some ducting and then point the ducts in the right direction with some ally tube Add GREEN powder coat I was almost happy with that except when you put a jubilee clip on the duct It collapses Bad design really, but like most of us I keep a bar or 2 of poly something or other laying about to make bushes and spacers so I made these and they go in the end like so Problem solved Lots more coming soon Keyser

Good evening my friends, Have ya missed me and the fun exploits of the Zed Shed II ???? Probably not but the evenings are drawing in and back in the day when I was building my 350z I know at least a few of you enjoyed my shenanigans I also need to give @leonk some inspiration to get that lovely E type of his finished and @andybp misses picking on my photographic skills So not working on the Zed yet but I can bring you up to speed on the Radical. After the rebuild and dyno - we got 348HP on this run we then upped the boost but she broke traction and spun the wheels at about 350HP, she will make 400 if we want to dial her up to 2 bar but I'm happy at 350 at just under 1.5 bar Here it is in action IMG_0618.MOV So we have been out on 2 track days since the build and have bumped into a few issues so lets start getting those teething problems sorted out

I really need to do some updates on my build thread - I'll get on that

Everything takes longer than you think, I've spent all evening making 1 little connector and I'm only half way through - Just keep at it it will look great when it's done and you did it - mega bonus

Come out next summer then more fun in the nice weather

Coming along very nicely indeed

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Along Great project do keep us up to date with progress and lots of pics. When we put the LS3 into the Zed we used Emerald to do the wiring loom and they were great to work with - depends what ECU you are planning on going with though. Good luck with it.

I'll be bored and modify another part or take something that's fine of and modify that some more Anyone seen my Radical lately??? No - That's cause I'm taking it apart again and "improving" on the last lot of mods

I have those powers as well

Have fun, sounds great, I hope it is all as amazing as it sounds

Me too - looking forwards to your build - lots of pics please

Nice work, a lot of labour but the results make it worth while looks great

1. Andy James + Kat 2. Shezza 3. Valy 4. Keyser

Sounds like a nice machine you have got yourself

That's Nuts!!

I know they are very useful I have a set that were cheap and I have one I made myself just for 350's - at that sort of price I would probably have a set - is it worth doing just the 2 sizes needed for a Zed for Forum members? That would be so cheap it would be a no brainer for anyone wanting to take the front end off.

Hmm That BMW - Needs Tints and the windows raised - sounds nice though

Buster was over - he said he was so disappointed you got a new mount, he was looking forwards to cutting holes in the pheonix Looking good mate, and yet more mods to get all that power planted in the right way Drop in if your passing so I can have a look up close

Shezza has covered it. I would just add - you need to be able to fill the thing back up, so you need the bottles with the spouts on or a large oil syringe, I have made an oil filler that uses compressed air and it saves hours of messing about.

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Bottom of the gear box small dust cover held in with a 10mm bolt IIRC removed from engine side and its above the cross bar - did you get that? If so then as Alex said pry bar is the way ahead - even better 2 - one on each side so it come off square

Sorry for your loss, Great photo and a nice tribute.