andybp Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) So in preparation for this new project of mine I've removed all of my rear mount turbo set up the only things left are the utec ecu which I will need and the fuel return system which is easier to leave than remove and will make no difference anyway. as far as manifolds go I'm considering three options 1) make manifolds to mount straight to the heads like the obx/jenvey ones 2) make a manifold to fit to where the plenum does now like these 3) or what I'm going to try first if you happen to have a spare plenum and a milling machine is this the throttle bodies I'm going to be using are from a triumph 675 well two sets actually since it's a three cylinder engine the throttle bodies are 44mm I'm keeping the Drive by wire either driven by a custom made throttle servo or a machined down version of the standard 350z one and will use both the throttle position sensors ie the ones already on each set of throttle bodies. I doubt I'll get much more done before the weather improves but you never know. Edited September 3, 2017 by andybp 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 O yes now that I like Do keep us updated awesome DIY project If your ever bored drop by mine got to fabricate a new charge cooler setup very soon you'd be welcome along to help with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 This would sound sensational 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 100% option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 O yes now that I like Do keep us updated awesome DIY project If your ever bored drop by mine got to fabricate a new charge cooler setup very soon you'd be welcome along to help with that charge cooler for the Radical ? one day i'll get down there but for now I expect a decent writeup and some good pictures well blurry pictures in your case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 This would sound sensational if it doesn't it will be coming back off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 100% option 1 this is the best performance option also looks best but throws up a few fabrication issues I can't be arsed to deal with but who knows how it will evolve ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 O yes now that I like Do keep us updated awesome DIY project If your ever bored drop by mine got to fabricate a new charge cooler setup very soon you'd be welcome along to help with that charge cooler for the Radical ? one day i'll get down there but for now I expect a decent writeup and some good pictures well blurry pictures in your case Oi you I got a new camera for Christmas my pics are much better now .... well more of them are less blurry I'll keep mine coming you keep your mad projects coming 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 O yes now that I like Do keep us updated awesome DIY project If your ever bored drop by mine got to fabricate a new charge cooler setup very soon you'd be welcome along to help with that charge cooler for the Radical ? one day i'll get down there but for now I expect a decent writeup and some good pictures well blurry pictures in your case Oi you I got a new camera for Christmas my pics are much better now .... well more of them are less blurry I'll keep mine coming you keep your mad projects coming What do you mean MAD projects I could be offended if it wasn't so close to the truth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) on plan B already the port shapes and spacings are too uneven where i originally cut off the lower plenum so had to go a bit more extreme Much more even My throttle bodies should arrive next week and i can get on Edited August 19, 2017 by andybp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well this looks interesting good luck with the mods! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Following with interest, looks a good project Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 In for the fabrication goodness! This looks epic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Yup that's fairly extreme, are you planning on welding inlet pipes to that now? I just can't see the big picture yet, The bit that plenum bolts to would have given a similar result but that would be pointing up not "out" No doubt all will be come apparent (or not) as the build proceeds Edited January 29, 2017 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yup that's fairly extreme, are you planning on welding inlet pipes to that now? I just can't see the big picture yet, The bit that plenum bolts to would have given a similar result but that would be pointing up not "out" No doubt all will be come apparent (or not) as the build proceeds my plans are somewhat fluid at the moment until I get the other side machined which is happening right now, and my throttle bodies arrive next week and I can get the much slimmed down lower plenum on my Z to check clearances it's all a bit up in the air also I have a standard Z throttle body on the way which will also be going on a major diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) got the other side of the lower plenum machined today this is all that's left of it. how it goes from here depends upon what clearance I have Edited August 19, 2017 by andybp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Well on the plus side the Zed will be quicker from weight loss alone Do keep us updated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. And good looking too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. And good looking too You forgot modest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. And good looking too You forgot modest when you're this handsome there's no point in modesty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. And good looking too Subjective lol. Everyone thinks I'm ugly. I don't see it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 AndyP you are awesome. And good looking too Subjective lol. Everyone thinks I'm ugly. I don't see it. your pictures blurry but i'll give you the benefit of the doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) My 350Z throttle body showed up today this is what i'll be using to control my individual throttle bodies once it's been on a diet this is it with the butterfly removed the shaft also needs removing before machining so if you havn't seen inside a throttle body before Enjoy four rivets holding the main cover on are drilled out and the cover just pulls off no wires to disconnect as most of the pins on the connector go to the twin throttle position sensor which is in the cover and just two wires for the motor which are on an internal connector on the cover and this is whats inside the gear ratio appears to be approx 9:1 if you're interested not that it matters the end of the throttle shaft locates in the throttle position sensor in the cover shown here behind this cover is the bearing locating the other end of the shaft cover removed showing the shaft in the bearing Shaft, return springs gears all removed I will probably remove the motor before machining this piece of paper shows roughly what i will be removing from the body I will then have to add another bearing to support the shaft to make up for the one i'm removing I also need to change the return spring for a lighter one ok enough for now might get a bit more done tomorrow. Edited July 8, 2017 by andybp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Had an early arrival won't get much done with them yet but just having them and being able to take a few measurements is helping to solidify my plans. also now i've taken a few measurements I was concerned about and all is ok I can order the other three Edited July 8, 2017 by andybp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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