"StudyStudyStudy" (jesterjin)
07/17/2017 at 12:05 • Filed to: None
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"StudyStudyStudy" (jesterjin)
07/17/2017 at 12:05 • Filed to: None | 11
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Wait...what are you doing with your hood on?
Now why do you have your front spoiler on?
Guys...it runs :D
Introducing the 2JZ NA-T swapped Datsun 240Z!
It has been up and running for a little while, let’s get caught up.
Swapped the drain plug gasket, turned out it was oversized which was a bit of a headache in and of itself.
Filled the engine with oil and cranked with the ECU off until I got oil coming out of the oil drain.
Then onto checking the timing which was problematic due to either a bad tuning cable or some read/write problems with running a macbook. Got that dialed in after figuring out a really round about way of changing minute variables and writing several times.
While I was in there I also found I never had my boost control working. The ECU was set to transmit at a frequency too fast for the solenoid to even react to and the boost curve was super tapered, so it wouldn’t make boost until you were really on it. So I fixed the settings and the map so the boost control actually does something and the boost buildup should be immediate. Still need to get some gauges so I can tune, but for now this should give me at least 10lbs. I’m planning on running 15-20lbs depending on how much injector duty cycle I have to put in. Should get me to 400hp. Any more and I am probably going to have to drastically revamp my cooling.
Then spent a day charging the battery after I managed to kill it trying to get the timing dialed in.
Finally managed to get her to run.
I cooked the ceramic paint, then went ahead and wrapped it. I am kind of bouncing back and forth with a turbo blanket. No doubt it works, but the turbo manufacturers are saying that it will keep too much heat in the turbo which isn’t good for the oil.
Threw on the coolant overflow can with some U-brackets off the radiator
Then my custom oil catch can. I definitely am going to need to find a more permanent attach and quick detach system for it.
Went on my first official drive today. Got some gas and put some air in the tires. It was really nice getting the feeling of boost, but it was also interesting getting used to the brakes and driving a manual. Trying to just do some easy laps to break in the clutch. Dialing in boost will be next once the car is nice and happy.
Working on something I think is pretty cool for the interior. Also threw on my spare door (you can see how white it is compared to the other panels) and planning on working on some of the cosmetics in the near future.
Lessons learned:
Breaking in a clutch is really important getting heat cycles through it and bedding properly will ensure that it will hold the full rated capacity. A poor job can glass the surface and cause the clutch to hold more then 100ft/lbs less then the rating.
Apparently if you don’t have a line on your radiator the coolant being bled from expansion can look like you have a radiator hose leak causing you to take the whole system apart chasing a phantom leak...
Money spent:
Radiator hose pipe extension - 20
Bolts and clamps - 20
Subtotal: 40
Total spent - 28985
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> StudyStudyStudy
07/17/2017 at 12:15 |
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Looks awesome. Too often i flick through these posts and don’t comment anything, so thought I’d say nice work!
CaptDale - is secretly British
> StudyStudyStudy
07/17/2017 at 12:43 |
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Awesome! Both Z cars running within a short time
My bird IS the word
> StudyStudyStudy
07/17/2017 at 13:07 |
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Lookin gooooood.
Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
> StudyStudyStudy
07/17/2017 at 13:12 |
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Congratulations!
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StudyStudyStudy
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2017 at 17:57 |
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Hey, I appreciate that! Does feel like a one way street sometimes I look forward to the little conversations in the comments section.
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StudyStudyStudy
> Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
07/17/2017 at 17:58 |
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Thanks!
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StudyStudyStudy
> My bird IS the word
07/17/2017 at 18:01 |
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Hehe, it is definitely a 20-30 footer. Hopefully I’ll get to do something about the aesthetics soon.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> StudyStudyStudy
07/18/2017 at 16:31 |
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Yeah clearly you put some effort into the posts (and certainly the car). Any ideas where you’re going to go with the cosmetics in future? Staying stockish, or going a bit crazier with it?
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StudyStudyStudy
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/18/2017 at 17:49 |
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Appreciate that very much.
A little crazy. I think there are enough stock cars on the road. Kind of want to show off the there is a little bit more going on, although sleeper would be fun.
I think tubular bumper, front splitter/blockoff, rear diffuser, maybe vortex generators, bigger wider wheels, bringing out the side exit exhaust a bit more, clear and updated side marker and turn signal. Don’t think I’ll be going wide body or doing anything drastic like that though.