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..good tunes make this car quicker!!..anyway,its annual emission check up time...i set the timing at 15 degrees/700rpm idle and added two gallons of e85 to top off the tank[93 octane]...best results yet..this is one very clean machine!!
HC LIMIT 0.80 HC RESULT 0.17
CO LIMIT 15.0 CO RESULT 1.10
NOxLIMIT 2.00 NOxRESULT 0.14
i picked up a rebuilt steering rack for 50.00..its the last part with the front steering/suspension that needs to be changed...i 'll reuse the outer tie-rods[less than a year old]and rack delrin mount from MMR..it'll be nice to get rid of the leaky rack and get a pro alignment.
Make sure the new rack is the same diameter as the old one. I ran into that issue when I replaced the one in my 88SE. For some stupid reason the passenger side mount on the new rack was a smaller diameter.
vg30e_x2_200sxMake sure the new rack is the same diameter as the old one. I ran into that issue when I replaced the one in my 88SE. For some stupid reason the passenger side mount on the new rack was a smaller diameter.thx for the tip...i was under the car yesterday looking it over..it doesnt seem to hard of a job...the bolts toward the front seem the hardest to get.
The hardest part will be centering up the steering column. Get a friend to help with this as you may need to give it a few tries before you get it right. Just make sure to check the turns lock to lock before you lock it into place. You can do this with no tie rods attached as you are just making sure you are centered lock to lock.
..picked up some 87-89 300zx turbo front hubs,calipers,rotors,hoses...nice upgrade...i might paint em before install.
..took it in for an alignment...much better.
alignment printout.
..new "used" Dunlop 225-50-16 for the rear..they are actually a inch wider than the old tires, which were the same sizing?..car has the same size front and rear now.
...pix of 300zx turbo front brake upgrade...dual piston caliper/slip on rotor..the rotors are slightly wider but did not interfere with the rain shields/back plates[no trimming needed!]...the calipers must be flipped, meaning the driver caliper goes on the passanger side and vice-versa..the reason being the 300zx mounts the calipers at the front and the 200sx toward the rear..otherwise the bleeder screws would be facing down-ward and thats a no-no!!
nice pix comparing the SE brake pad to a 300zx Turbo[87-89]
300zx 1 1/8" BMC ...it was just replaced under warranty with Rockauto.
i finally got around to building a intake pressure tester ..i thought it was a good idea with my set ups long intake pipe..its pcv pipe cap and a compressor air attachment..pumped up the pressure to 16psi and was surprised by all the leaks!!...the T/B shaft is a major leak point?as well as small old hoses[egr/idle control unit/fpr.
..i did another test today..i wanted to measure the back pressure building in the hot side exhaust before the turbo at peak boost[12-14psi]...i mounted a bung and tubing feeding to another map sensor[similar to the one mounted on the cold side]...30psi exhaust back pressure,,,,exhaust temperature peaks at 1100F.
..pix of tubing/fitting...1/4" stainless steel leading to engine compartment...exhaust thermocouple is mounted behind.
pix of the two map sensors.
...browsing thru Home Depot, i found that Rustoleum now sells a very close match to the factory HOT RED..Its a lacquer called Chinese Red...i used to use Duplicolor because they sold the exact color but they have since stopped making it.
..i took on painting the top section of the front bumper.
..i sprayed it with a adhesion promotor and then the red followed with clear.,not perfect but much better!..lacquer is very forgiving for beginners because it dries fast and mistakes can be wet sanded out.
looking at your alignment spec sheet......your rear camber is hardly anything! lol you do anything for that or is that normal for stock ride height?
Kustamogenlooking at your alignment spec sheet......your rear camber is hardly anything! lol you do anything for that or is that normal for stock ride height?its stock[original] except for the KYB shocks.
nice work!
wooo and we are almost like hood scoop brothers! I think yours is a lil longer (I hate saying that!)
i pulled off the muffler and just went with the turndown..its loud raspy and aggressive!!..i cant leave it this way but i want to get some testing data with it off...and then replace it with a better muffler...the tube muffler is huge and heavy!!
Kustamogennice work!here you go another shot!!
wooo and we are almost like hood scoop brothers! I think yours is a lil longer (I hate saying that!)
lol yours is nicer than mine....flows better with the hood
...here is a video of my exhaust note...no cat/muffler...3" pipe after turbo..2.5" tapers down to 2" prior to turbo.
sounds killer...you should leave it like that!
mci was in the store looking at the Duplicolor rim paint..trying to decide to go with silver or gun metal.
gunmetal is nice....covers up any imperfections better too.....have used it a bunch before
I went with rustoleum, their gun metal is way darker. I have had it on there for a year with no clear coat and lots of dirt road. Paint still shines great.
i found the new site,it looks great.....i upgraded to a 90 amp Maxima alternator and sent the T3 for a overhaul..he did a great job..i can finally reclock the in/out oil ports to the correct position.
Yea man it looks like they cleaned it up real nice.
Unfortunately the turbo didnt last a day...it stopped making any boost and started to smoke...i dropped it down for inspection, which is a breeze with a remote turbo, and there is major play in the shaft...up and down play....i called him up and he was already pushing the blame on me...old oil...old oil lines...to much back pressure from cat...he says he is sick of working on these turbos and its to much trouble?..i wish he would of told me that while i placed the order...anyway,its on its way back to him,hopefully he does the right thing!!....i reinstalled an old spare turbo and its boosting great..i should of just used this but after reading all the positive feedback at z31performance.com it seemed like a safe bet...
...i will say the Maxima 90 amp alternator is working excellent..its making a solid 14+volts.
Should have had Iggy do it. I'm sure he wouldn't of said he is tired of rebuilding "these" turbos. What ever that means. As far as I know the center section on your turbo is very common and comes apart and goes together just like any other Garrett. I would have told that guy if he is tired... retire. Anyways I hope it all works out for you. I enjoy reading your thread so keep us updated.
i had to repair the AFM again...it seems a down side of a blow through set up is the AFM lid keeps popping off under boost...since it was apart, i decided to make a internal connection to monitor its output voltage...inside the AFM are tabs that can be accessed for a clean installation...i drilled a small hole in the lid and fed the wire through...made up a stronger batch of JB WELD epoxy to seal it shut!
BoostedVG on 11:57:57 AM / 04-Oct-10Should have had Iggy do it. I'm sure he wouldn't of said he is tired of rebuilding "these" turbos. What ever that means. As far as I know the center section on your turbo is very common and comes apart and goes together just like any other Garrett. I would have told that guy if he is tired... retire. Anyways I hope it all works out for you. I enjoy reading your thread so keep us updated.
BoostedVG on 11:57:57 AM / 04-Oct-10Should have had Iggy do it. I'm sure he wouldn't of said he is tired of rebuilding "these" turbos. What ever that means. As far as I know the center section on your turbo is very common and comes apart and goes together just like any other Garrett. I would have told that guy if he is tired... retire. Anyways I hope it all works out for you. I enjoy reading your thread so keep us updated.
Do it!
i got the turbo back and installed and its running great again...he went through it again and shipped back at his expense...it cost 265 total,which included rebuild,extracting 5 snapped bolts and shipping to NY...He said it was oil starvation to the bearings....i have increased the feed line from 3/16 to 1/4"...i'll be monitoring it closely.
oil feed at 12:00
so far i'm happy with this turbo...reclocking the oil lines to the 12 and 6 has eliminated oil problems...i can hear the BOV releasing the backup pressure earlier now.
Thats awesome I'm glad it all worked out for you
The Mocal pump started to get leaky again...instead of buying another rebuild kit i decided to try a Shurflo 8000-643-210 unit...its recommended from the LS1.com users who run remote setups... its also a quieter pump.
i took my Eclipse 1G turbo bov to a exhaust shop and had it mounted on a correct size pipe for my set up...i needed a upgrade over the Saab bov because it wasnt holding the increased boost...1G are known to hold much better.
hows the new scavange pump working out?
Navy_Mech2 on 09:48:32 PM / 02-Nov-10hows the new scavange pump working out?i like it...you cant hear it running/vibrating as loud as the Mocal pump....seems to be working great...no smoke/leaks[keeping fingers crossed].
..the Ig bov is installed...T3 is overhauled...new oil return pump....filled the alky injection reservoir with 100% meth and set it at 2psi activation...set the timing at 22...dialed the boost to 15psi....and took it for three 0-60mph runs...best was 5.2 seconds....clutch doesnt want to hold the boost anymore!!...its time to upgrade.
..lower intake with the spacer.
Thought id do a build for my beater/dd as my good dd is the 88MKII. I got this for $250 its rusty but trusty even tho a ca lol,anyways i all ways see these lowered and ect but im using this as a winter car/dd/beater
current state its in is in garage getting quick rust repair lol rivits,tin,silicone its not ment to look pretty but ment for being used im putting new cap,rotor,plugs,thermostat,oil change. looking for an agessive set of snow/mud tires,gauges,maybe a cb,fire extinguisher,fender flares,exhust.
Things to do: repair rust/tune up/tires/suspension/skid plates/small push bar-fog light holder/strut brace bars and maybe a 4pt cage behind seats idk yet tho 
