nissanman312 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, nissanman312 said: The main box arrived today the heads are stripped so it's time for the machine shop 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Juicy box of goodies!!! Spec list goals 😍 what's left to arrive parts wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 Bit of piston and rod porn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 12 hours ago, davey_83 said: Juicy box of goodies!!! Spec list goals 😍 what's left to arrive parts wise? That's about it Dave just need to swap the water pump they sent pattern one instead of oe by mistake and then bearings once we get all measured up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 looks an impressive list of parts , having the block line bored as your fitting main studs? full balance of engine dynamic parts I hope as well? We just built a coiple of VHR for race cars using HR heads on the VHR block still running Ecutek with added engine safety, fuel and oil temp limp modes together with lean trip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Mark@Abbey m/s said: looks an impressive list of parts , having the block line bored as your fitting main studs? full balance of engine dynamic parts I hope as well? We just built a coiple of VHR for race cars using HR heads on the VHR block still running Ecutek with added engine safety, fuel and oil temp limp modes together with lean trip Hi Mark, Yes we're on all that, it'll be having the same treatment as my engine build. We were going to check the effects with distortion switching to the ARP mains before committing one way or the other........is some distortion something you've seen before? How much tighter does it make things on the vertical clearances? Edited January 29, 2023 by 350Butcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I have always seen 1/4 to 1/2 thou change in measurements, it isn't just in the vertical clearances that changes when fitting studs. I am not a big user on Main studs TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Mark@Abbey m/s said: I have always seen 1/4 to 1/2 thou change in measurements, it isn't just in the vertical clearances that changes when fitting studs. I am not a big user on Main studs TBH. OK cheers. Makes sense it effects out of round all over too. We’ll see which way we go with this then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 31/01/2023 at 22:27, Mark@Abbey m/s said: I have always seen 1/4 to 1/2 thou change in measurements, it isn't just in the vertical clearances that changes when fitting studs. I am not a big user on Main studs TBH. Decided against them to after a chat with the machine shop today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 So finally had chance to drop the engine off to the machine shop today with @350Butcher It's gone to https://ricwood.com/ for the work my buddy has him build all his race engines so he should be good enough for my old z😅 we also managed to find time for a good old breakfast to fuel us up The engine should be back in a couple of weeks and the build can start going in the right direction ready for summer 🌞 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Important get fuel in your tank! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 That breakfast turned into an endurance event!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) Long overdue update on this. life well and truly got in the way this year and I ended up buying a stop gap love or hate the looks what a car it is to drive and dose all the family duties realy well so think it might stick around for a while. Anyway you're not here for that! now life has settled down a my focus is back on getting the z ready to enjoy next year so here's some progress pictures I have also had a koyo rad matted to the stock ac condenser to keep things cool Edited December 5, 2023 by nissanman312 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Nice pics, it looks pristine. I'll be stripping my block down over Christmas and was wondering; Did you fit new rings on the same pistons or did you need a rebore and oversized pistons? Did you get away with std main & big-end bearings on the crank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Cosmic73 said: Nice pics, it looks pristine. I'll be stripping my block down over Christmas and was wondering; Did you fit new rings on the same pistons or did you need a rebore and oversized pistons? Did you get away with std main & big-end bearings on the crank? Block was bored to take new JE pistons and we used the black ...I think they are grade 1 bearings on the crank 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Wonderful fella, keep it going. Best lads on the job too. Also very nice daily indeed 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) Cheers Dave sure is the best man for the job The civic is one hell of a car in almost every way ....a proper b road muncher. but I can't wait to drive my z again 😁 Edited December 13, 2023 by nissanman312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Bit of progress yesterday and a few quality hours in @350Butcher aka butchers performance shop/shed and the heads are on Just need to clean a few more bits this week and then hopefully get it closed up. Some close ups of the ARP 625s and the dynosty gaskets hopefully they will never need to be seen again 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Looks better then new, top job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) Hey, I assume you're going to fit a new timing chain kit. If so, are you going for original Nissan OEM or aftermarket? Edited December 23, 2023 by Cosmic73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) On 23/12/2023 at 13:44, Cosmic73 said: Hey, I assume you're going to fit a new timing chain kit. If so, are you going for original Nissan OEM or aftermarket? New OEM Edited December 24, 2023 by nissanman312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Few more pictures from butcher performance @350Butchers aka marts shed 💪marts doing a lovely job and his attention to detail is second to none Nearly there few more bits and we'll be heading back to my shed 😄 to get the engine back in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Looking good, top job. When do you think you'll have it done by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 19 hours ago, Cosmic73 said: Looking good, top job. When do you think you'll have it done by? Engine will be done end of march hopefully in and running end of April Just fitting it in around all of life's commitments 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Top man on the case!! Can't wait to see her back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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