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makaofox · 06-30-2012, 10:21 PM

Update: Well got her running! Basically covered it all, bleed the brakes and clutch all I need is an exhaust and thermostat! So basically first vid z idles BEAUTIFULLY at 800rpm for 5min. second vid, gave it the slightest gas and BOOM bounces between 2.5k and 3k nonstop. Shut her and was stumped. Today went out there tightened the crap out of the intake and mani bolts, turned out it was a vacuum leak for sure. Tinkered with the tps a bit and now idles and revs amazingly at 900 rpm. She kind of varies wandering from 850-1000 but its steady. Temp at first rose almost overheating! Filled her up with more water and she was golden. But im still going to replace the thermostat. I think it still remains stuck once the car is off, becasue the upper rad hose is pressurized. The rad and hoses are VERY hot as well. Im going to drain the water and put 50/50 with the new stat tomorrow and see what happens. I want it to stay cool to the touch not burn my hand off lol.
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20629-1946.mp4
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20629-2037.mp4
Runs great now

Now to get it on the road soon!
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20630-1852.mp4

makaofox · 07-03-2012, 06:05 PM

Well took her outside for the first time in 7 months. I really dont recall the z being THIS low. Not even joking, it has to be 3in lower than my TT was and that was sitting on eibach springs. Sitting in it and driving to the driveway (as short as it was) The car seems to engage well. Ebrake functions well, but might have to adjust my brakes from the proportioning valve. I need an exhaust asap howerever lol.

Dont mind the tape on the quarter panel, thats where I want my zg flare to go. Looking at it I dont know if I want to go with the flares or not. Also my front bumper isnt hooked on so its just sagging. I need to make some brackets for it. Dont mind hte tape on the headlights either lol ^_________^

The seats are uber comfy! For being so low I thought it would be a hassle getting out like my z32, but DEAR LORD I love it lol. Getting in and out is great, only thing is im a 5'10 guy and the roll cage is a bit tight.

^ Euro tails <3

^ Camber is maxed out, I need new coilovers for moar lows!

^ Might get new spark plugs as these went through hell.

^ Got to get me some 240z directionals!

^Saggy bumper is sagging...

^ SCCA!

^fits by a kunts hair LOL

itwillboost · 07-05-2012, 02:44 AM

So sexy. I just love that look it has. What seats are those ? Early 2000 nismo ones, if not those are made by the same company ?

makaofox · 07-05-2012, 03:30 PM

^ Thanks man! Yea im really digging the look of it too. Hope to get the spoiler on her soon. I think im staying flareless for this season. Will do that work in the winter. The seats are recaro knockoffs. Got them from a z32 owner for $100 for the pair. They are sold on ebay I think? They fit in the z perfectly.

CherryBomb · 07-06-2012, 05:31 PM

Looks great, man. I would definitely go with the flares, though.

makaofox · 07-08-2012, 11:07 PM

Thanks! Thats on the to do list lol. Maybe for the winter. Trying to get 50mm for the rear and 25mm in the front or just move my 35mm up front and sell the 15mm that I would have extra. Im not in a rush to put on the flares, but they would look nice.

itwillboost · 07-10-2012, 12:25 AM

If you want to sell the flares let me know. Also if your free Sunday try and come out to this. http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=125040 JDS Motoring and some other cars you might know will be there.

makaofox · 07-10-2012, 02:18 PM

Nah sunday im going to freshmeet since its a 10min walk for me. I'll let you know about the flares not sure what I want to do yet.

saxon · 07-11-2012, 05:15 PM

Be careful of those seats, ive seen the brackets snap in half and the seats turn into a recliner

makaofox · 07-13-2012, 11:43 AM

I made my own brackets, I also have seen them snap lol. It sucks but mine cant recline. The roll cage is up against the seat so it has very little play. Thanks for the warning, they're cheapo replica's, I dont expect them to last too long. I one day want to get real recaro's.

makaofox · 08-03-2012, 11:08 AM

Been having some troubleshooting issues. Got some of them worked out but still runs a bit weak. Oil pan and oil pump were leaking due to the gaskets being shot. I replaced them initially but somehow they must have gotten moist. Replaced them and all seems well FOR NOW. Then I decided to make a skid plate for the oil pan. The car is low, it scraps (onto my driveway, but not sure on the roads yet), I had to make this pan to help with that issue. Its pretty ghetto but I think its ok for just eye balling it really. Made from stainless steel, after the first 500 miles on the motor I will take it down, tweak it and then coat it with undercoating. This is just a 'for now' type of thing.

Hope to get the car registered today and on the road insured for next weeked!

Blahman240 · 08-03-2012, 12:16 PM

looking at the before pics I was like OMG WHY WOULD YOU BUY THIS?!?! But obviously you saw its potential and you knew what you were doing and now its looking awesome dude!

Bacon · 08-03-2012, 06:05 PM

jdsmotoring? is that your own thing?

makaofox · 08-03-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blahman240

looking at the before pics I was like OMG WHY WOULD YOU BUY THIS?!?! But obviously you saw its potential and you knew what you were doing and now its looking awesome dude!

Thanks man! Means alot, but I dont know what im doing haha. Im a noob. But I love z's and I have taken the time to learn them. This is im sure my first s30 out of many. But yes it has transformed and has lots to go!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacon

jdsmotoring? is that your own thing?

No JDS Motoring is a friends performance shop in Port Reading, NJ. He rebuilt the motor, while I built the rest of the car. He gave me some stickers awhile back and liked how the silver complimented the red.

itwillboost · 08-03-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacon

jdsmotoring? is that your own thing?

They do some nasty builds.

That plate should help the pan, it was definitely a smart idea to build one. Hopefully this will be on the road asap.

makaofox · 08-03-2012, 11:12 PM

Yea jas and his dad are beasts!

It will hopefully be on the road this week or next. The oil pan plate is just a bandaid. Its just a matter of time before I make a real belly pan that will protect it much better.

Bacon · 08-04-2012, 12:16 AM

I'd love to check this thing out! I'm right down neck, maybe we can set up a mini Nissan meet soon. I'd like to check out those panasports

makaofox · 08-04-2012, 10:08 AM

^ Yea newark is just dow the street from me lol. I live smack dab in the middle bordering newark, elizabeth and union. Mini meet soon to come, once I have it all done. I'll post it up soon hopefully next week or the following we can do it. Alot of people want to have a meet.

I sold my panasports to a guy in cali that put them on his 240z. He restored them, they look brand new! I would have loved to keep them but they were way to small. The xxr gives me a bit more space, but im browsing for 17in wheels now. Have my eyes on 5-zigen fn01rc.

cszakolczai · 08-04-2012, 03:25 PM

Sorry for off topic question what kinda wheels are on your friends Mazda 3? Sweet Z man. I have a lot of respect for the amount of work you put into it.

makaofox · 08-04-2012, 06:56 PM

^ lol thanks man. The wheels are oem mazda rx8 wheels.

06-30-2012, 10:21 PM	#61
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Update: Well got her running! Basically covered it all, bleed the brakes and clutch all I need is an exhaust and thermostat! So basically first vid z idles BEAUTIFULLY at 800rpm for 5min. second vid, gave it the slightest gas and BOOM bounces between 2.5k and 3k nonstop. Shut her and was stumped. Today went out there tightened the crap out of the intake and mani bolts, turned out it was a vacuum leak for sure. Tinkered with the tps a bit and now idles and revs amazingly at 900 rpm. She kind of varies wandering from 850-1000 but its steady. Temp at first rose almost overheating! Filled her up with more water and she was golden. But im still going to replace the thermostat. I think it still remains stuck once the car is off, becasue the upper rad hose is pressurized. The rad and hoses are VERY hot as well. Im going to drain the water and put 50/50 with the new stat tomorrow and see what happens. I want it to stay cool to the touch not burn my hand off lol. http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20629-1946.mp4 http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20629-2037.mp4 Runs great now Now to get it on the road soon! http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/t...20630-1852.mp4 __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-03-2012, 06:05 PM	#62
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Well took her outside for the first time in 7 months. I really dont recall the z being THIS low. Not even joking, it has to be 3in lower than my TT was and that was sitting on eibach springs. Sitting in it and driving to the driveway (as short as it was) The car seems to engage well. Ebrake functions well, but might have to adjust my brakes from the proportioning valve. I need an exhaust asap howerever lol. Dont mind the tape on the quarter panel, thats where I want my zg flare to go. Looking at it I dont know if I want to go with the flares or not. Also my front bumper isnt hooked on so its just sagging. I need to make some brackets for it. Dont mind hte tape on the headlights either lol ^_________^ The seats are uber comfy! For being so low I thought it would be a hassle getting out like my z32, but DEAR LORD I love it lol. Getting in and out is great, only thing is im a 5'10 guy and the roll cage is a bit tight. ^ Euro tails <3 ^ Camber is maxed out, I need new coilovers for moar lows! ^ Might get new spark plugs as these went through hell. ^ Got to get me some 240z directionals! ^Saggy bumper is sagging... ^ SCCA! ^fits by a kunts hair LOL __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-05-2012, 02:44 AM	#63
itwillboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Member #17521 My Ride: GDE6, L30T iTrader: (1)	So sexy. I just love that look it has. What seats are those ? Early 2000 nismo ones, if not those are made by the same company ? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 5th annual Northeast Nissan Summer Meet

07-05-2012, 03:30 PM	#64
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	^ Thanks man! Yea im really digging the look of it too. Hope to get the spoiler on her soon. I think im staying flareless for this season. Will do that work in the winter. The seats are recaro knockoffs. Got them from a z32 owner for $100 for the pair. They are sold on ebay I think? They fit in the z perfectly. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-08-2012, 11:07 PM	#66
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Thats on the to do list lol. Maybe for the winter. Trying to get 50mm for the rear and 25mm in the front or just move my 35mm up front and sell the 15mm that I would have extra. Im not in a rush to put on the flares, but they would look nice. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-06-2012, 05:31 PM	#65
CherryBomb Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Bradford, PA Member #6479 My Ride: 96 Nissan 300ZX TT, 12 Infiniti FX35, 12 Infiniti G37xS iTrader: (0)	Looks great, man. I would definitely go with the flares, though.

07-10-2012, 12:25 AM	#67
itwillboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Member #17521 My Ride: GDE6, L30T iTrader: (1)	If you want to sell the flares let me know. Also if your free Sunday try and come out to this. http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...d.php?t=125040 JDS Motoring and some other cars you might know will be there. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 5th annual Northeast Nissan Summer Meet

07-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#68
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Nah sunday im going to freshmeet since its a 10min walk for me. I'll let you know about the flares not sure what I want to do yet. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-11-2012, 05:15 PM	#69
saxon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Member #21656 My Ride: 2015 m3 iTrader: (1)	Be careful of those seats, ive seen the brackets snap in half and the seats turn into a recliner

07-13-2012, 11:43 AM	#70
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	I made my own brackets, I also have seen them snap lol. It sucks but mine cant recline. The roll cage is up against the seat so it has very little play. Thanks for the warning, they're cheapo replica's, I dont expect them to last too long. I one day want to get real recaro's. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-03-2012, 11:08 AM	#71
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Been having some troubleshooting issues. Got some of them worked out but still runs a bit weak. Oil pan and oil pump were leaking due to the gaskets being shot. I replaced them initially but somehow they must have gotten moist. Replaced them and all seems well FOR NOW. Then I decided to make a skid plate for the oil pan. The car is low, it scraps (onto my driveway, but not sure on the roads yet), I had to make this pan to help with that issue. Its pretty ghetto but I think its ok for just eye balling it really. Made from stainless steel, after the first 500 miles on the motor I will take it down, tweak it and then coat it with undercoating. This is just a 'for now' type of thing. Hope to get the car registered today and on the road insured for next weeked! __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-03-2012, 12:16 PM	#72
Blahman240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pa Member #6275 My Ride: 99 dodge dakota, another civic soon iTrader: (0)	looking at the before pics I was like OMG WHY WOULD YOU BUY THIS?!?! But obviously you saw its potential and you knew what you were doing and now its looking awesome dude!

08-03-2012, 06:05 PM	#73
Bacon Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Member #5161 My Ride: 02 Spec-V iTrader: (0)	jdsmotoring? is that your own thing?

08-03-2012, 11:12 PM	#76
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	Yea jas and his dad are beasts! It will hopefully be on the road this week or next. The oil pan plate is just a bandaid. Its just a matter of time before I make a real belly pan that will protect it much better. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-04-2012, 12:16 AM	#77
Bacon Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Member #5161 My Ride: 02 Spec-V iTrader: (0)	I'd love to check this thing out! I'm right down neck, maybe we can set up a mini Nissan meet soon. I'd like to check out those panasports

08-04-2012, 10:08 AM	#78
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	^ Yea newark is just dow the street from me lol. I live smack dab in the middle bordering newark, elizabeth and union. Mini meet soon to come, once I have it all done. I'll post it up soon hopefully next week or the following we can do it. Alot of people want to have a meet. I sold my panasports to a guy in cali that put them on his 240z. He restored them, they look brand new! I would have loved to keep them but they were way to small. The xxr gives me a bit more space, but im browsing for 17in wheels now. Have my eyes on 5-zigen fn01rc. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-04-2012, 03:25 PM	#79
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	Sorry for off topic question what kinda wheels are on your friends Mazda 3? Sweet Z man. I have a lot of respect for the amount of work you put into it.

08-04-2012, 06:56 PM	#80
makaofox Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hillside, NJ Member #19346 My Ride: 1976 Datsun 280z iTrader: (0)	^ lol thanks man. The wheels are oem mazda rx8 wheels. __________________ Be sure to visit our page and join our group on Facebook! New Jersey Z Car Club: NJZCC 76' Datsun 280z Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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