Will370z Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Good to hear, otherwise i was going to say either you or dad can get in the boot and i'll take you both in rosie. Wouldnt be the same without daz in wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Good to hear, otherwise i was going to say either you or dad can get in the boot and i'll take you both in rosie. Wouldnt be the same without daz in wales Mary will understand if I have to take Darren with me Not sure about sharing the double bed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 That's not good with delays this close to Wales. I hoe you get them mate so that you can get some miles on SC before opening her up Good to hear, otherwise i was going to say either you or dad can get in the boot and i'll take you both in rosie. Wouldnt be the same without daz in wales I can just imagine strewn cars at the side of the road with Darren being there to AA us back to camp Not long now boys and girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's not good with delays this close to Wales. I hoe you get them mate so that you can get some miles on SC before opening her up Good to hear, otherwise i was going to say either you or dad can get in the boot and i'll take you both in rosie. Wouldnt be the same without daz in wales I can just imagine strewn cars at the side of the road with Darren being there to AA us back to camp Not long now boys and girls Darren is our very own AA man - ask Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will buy another Zed for Wales if mine is not ready. I am not missing it I'm sure between yourself,Mark at Abbey and this forum, you will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I find lack of tools / space / other vehicle to use while i'm destroying mine is the main hold up, i'll happily change my brakes and easily bolted on stuff but not everyone has a pit in their garage, let alone a garage at all Poor, poor excuse I did my install outside in winter under a gazebo The original ( ) Z shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I find lack of tools / space / other vehicle to use while i'm destroying mine is the main hold up, i'll happily change my brakes and easily bolted on stuff but not everyone has a pit in their garage, let alone a garage at all Poor, poor excuse I did my install outside in winter under a gazebo The original ( ) Z shed And he onle wore a mankini when he did it!!!!! Looking good Darren I went a different way with the FMIC mounts - I had tags welded to the pipes - love your mounts great solution. I have the APS extended sump in ally works well (still needed an oil cooler for track) Never hit it and the Z speed under tray (a great mod IMO) still fits fine. Where did you get that nice length of black pipe and the mini catch can? I'm trying to find a small one that will fit on top of the rad like Jez (Horsham) uses. Keep up the good work - Are you going to the PS meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 This is more good stuff darren That cai is something I've been meaning to do for a long time but havn't got round to yet. Can I ask what size the 90 deg tube and couplers are and where you got them from please? Also, have you tested whether your bumper will go back on with the oil cooler in front of the intercooler? The reason I ask is I had to cut a good couple of inches out of my bumper to get it back on the other day after fitting mine. Mine is a bit bigger than yours so you might be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 And he onle wore a mankini when he did it!!!!! Looking good Darren I went a different way with the FMIC mounts - I had tags welded to the pipes - love your mounts great solution. I cheated a little as I had that bracket as a spare from my MX5 Milltek exhaust I have the APS extended sump in ally works well (still needed an oil cooler for track) Never hit it and the Z speed under tray (a great mod IMO) still fits fine. I`, just a little concerned about going down the Ali route incase I knock it, but then if I knock the sump I`ve probably already damaged the bumper & the oil cooler But the oil cooler is just about repairable on the roadside Where did you get that nice length of black pipe and the mini catch can? I'm trying to find a small one that will fit on top of the rad like Jez (Horsham) uses. The pipework came from http://www.autosiliconehoses.com I have a discount code Keep up the good work - Are you going to the PS meet? I hope to be up & running for the PS meet, if so I`ll be there Edit: The catch can came from fleabay, search SMALL OIL CATCH CAN. You will need the 10mm brass fittings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 This is more good stuff darren That cai is something I've been meaning to do for a long time but havn't got round to yet. Can I ask what size the 90 deg tube and couplers are and where you got them from please? 90mm Tubing/ hoses, It was a right bugger to fit, crash bar off & headlight off If I was to do it again I would use straight hard tube, a 90degree silicone elbow & a 45degree silicone elbow, + a length of straight silicone tube (depending on the size of the filter, as you only have 154mm between the radiator & crash bar. You don`t really want the filter against the Rad Also, have you tested whether your bumper will go back on with the oil cooler in front of the intercooler? The reason I ask is I had to cut a good couple of inches out of my bumper to get it back on the other day after fitting mine. Mine is a bit bigger than yours so you might be ok. Yes the bumper fits as I tried the cooler in before removing the bumper, had to make a slight trim on the grill to allow for the fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Darren you make this all look far too easy Not sure if you need a bigger filter though, I have 2 about the same size as your one and thats only on an NA 370z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Once you have taken it apart to see how it works it's easy I was thinking this & I do infact have a larger filter on order, good for 600bhp aparantly. Although the ratings only really aply to NA cars as they have to work for their air a little more & never reach any positive intake pressure so any restriction in intake airflow will have a negative affect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm sure I've seen pics somewhere of a kind of reverse y-pipe for the intake. 2 smaller filters feeding into a single intake into the SC/turbo, you could always try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 ................... Keyser hasn`t got a pit & look at what he has achieved I`m planning something a bit bigger than fitting a SC in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I hope to be up & running again tonight, ecu is having a base map put on today & frs, plugs & maf being collected this morning Might have to get one of those cameras in my garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Might have to get one of those cameras in my garage Make sure it has a high frame rate otherwise we might miss you doing the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Good job I didn't mount a camera, tonight hasn't quite gone to plan & there has been more than one occasion where I threw my toys out the pram. but the car is running I shall update tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Good news. Tell us more! What went wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thats exactly why we wanted a camera Dazza, you make it look far to easy! Means you are human after all Hope its all gone ok now, look forward to seeing it running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 A belated update from last week. The FRS, MAF & Plugs turned up on Thursday, which I fitted on THursday evening, Fuel line held in place with screwdrivers in order to locate the best place to fit the regulator Fitted & plumbed in with return hose under the chassis running parallel with the other fuel/evap hoses. The front end back together with plugs, Maf & ECU fitted Then the Fuel pump assembly came out Stock regulator removed & return internal hose fitted, Slight mod to allow the return line to seal properly Trusty Dremel, worth it`s weight in gold for this build Hose fitted & sealed Then things took a turn for the worse & I got a little uptight Getting the return fuel line from under the car to the top of the tank was a complete nightmare as the new braided hose is about 3 times the thickness of the stock ones & has a big nut on the end. This was in-tale was very difficult to route up & over the top of the tank as there is very little clearance. Just as I was about to give up after losing most of the skin on my hands & drop the rear subframe to loosen the fuel tank we somehow got the bugger through. So got the fuel pump assembly back into the tank with a replacement O-Ring & return line tightened Prime the fuel lines & we have a leak up front I had managed to pinch the o-ring on the stock fuel line assembly after a little more swearing & a big hunt for an o-ring to suit I found one So tried again, .................... We had fuel pressure, turn key & broom first click & the beast was roaring. So then calibrated the fuel pressure & went for a little drive to ensure every think was ok. It was, had a short drive around the block then back in to check for any problems, all was good so then bed. Saturday I pretty much had nothing to do so gave her a quick clean & cleared the garaged out to make room for some new machinery thats due tomorrow Watch this space as there could be an exciting update tomorrow evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice work darren, making progress. Looking forward to hearing about this big update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Good work Darren keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice work darren, making progress. Looking forward to hearing about this big update I`ll give you a clue....................It`s big, red, vibrates, ribbed on top, but has a smooth underside & is probably NSFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Looking good mate Your gonna be finished before me though Keep it coming mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 The other night when you said you'd had a bad night I was gonna say I bet it was routing the return fuel hose! I wish I had now! I found it much easier pushing it down the through the gap from inside the car. I suppose I could have told you that first. Its a good feeling when you turn the key and all is well eh? (just don't tell keyser as I'm not sure he's experienced that feeling yet) What FP you running? 52 psi ? Keep up the good work. I got a delivery of a new K&N RX-4140 air filter and breather filter today, just waiting for the pipework now then will make up my CAI. Fitted the Oil Catch Can yeasterday and works well. For your info the above K&N RX-4140 Filter has the 90mm fitting, can fit straight on the end of the Vortech and sticks through the intake hole or can be used on a CAI and will fit between the rad and crash bar without any probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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