Single Turbo Aluminum 5.3L 300ZX Build Thread - Pic Heavy
08-19-2012, 07:17 PM
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Single Turbo Aluminum 5.3L 300ZX Build Thread - Pic Heavy Well its just about finished. 4 months of hard work while working 50 hours a work wasn't easy but I'm happy with where this thing is going.
Here are some technical details for anyone interested.
I'd like to thank Andy Renton and Matt Fithian for their help with the build. Without them I never would have been able to tear apart the car, cut the firewall, and put it back together in under a few weeks!
I'd also like to thank David at Shaftmasters for providing me with the fastest turn around ever on a indestructible drive shaft! And Jason Ritter for TIG welding the aluminum components.
Diff:
Nissan R200 Limited Slip
4.08 Ratio
Mobil 1 Synthetic LSD Fluid
Custom Aluminum Driveshaft Balanced to 12,000 rpm, 12lbs including yolks, good to 3400 ft/lbs torque
Transmission:
Teremic T56 6 Speed
F-Body Ratios: 2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 .74 .50
Spec Stage 1 Clutch and Pressure Plate
GM Steel Flywheel
McLeod Master cylinder
Stainless Steel Braided clutch Line
MGW Short throw shifter
Engine:
2004 5.3L Aluminum LM4
1999 F-Body Cam .500/.500 119 LSA
Hand Ported Stock Heads (very light porting)
LS6 Valve Springs
Comp 7.4" Chromoly Pushrods
ARP 12pt Head Studs
GM Muscle car Swap Oil Pan
Ported Oil Pump
LS2 Timing Chain
LS1 Intake Manifold
42LB/Hr Ford Green tops (49LB/Hr @58 psi)
Walbro 255lb/hr In-tank
Moroso Spark Plug Wires
NGK TR6 Plugs
Speed Inc. Underdrive pulley
Custom F-Body/Car Accessory Swap
Vavoline VR1 10w-30 Synthetic Racing Oil (Always!)
Turbonetics T72 - .81 Hotside T4 - Polished compressor housing
-4AN feed
1/2" Return with Scavenge Pump
6.5"x10"x1" Oil cooler after scavenge pump (returns to passenger side valvecover)
50mm JGW Wastegate
50mm Replica TIAL BOV
DEFI Boost/Vac Gauge
Innovative LC-1 Wideband
Brakes:
PBR Front Pads
Z1 Motorsports Stainless Braided lines
Tuned with HP Tuners VCM suite Professional
Speed Density Tune
Suspension:
Tokico Illumina Adjustable Shocks
TIEN H-Tech Springs
Polyurethane Differential Bushings
Polyurethane Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
Polyurethane Tension Arm Bushings
Energy suspension Polyurethane Trans Mount
GTO Aluminum Engine Mount Brackets
Solid Subframe Bushings
Welded Custom Rear Strut Tower Brace
Custom Front Strut Tower Brace
Custom 4 point Rolll Bar
Steering Rack converted to Manual Steering
Gunmetal Gray Cobra-R Wheels 17x10.5 17x9.5 (rep.)
Custom MicroSuede Interior bits
Sony Headunit
4 Boston Acoustics SE65 6" speakers
2 MTX 10" Sub Woofers
Single MTX 300w? Amp
Total vehicle curb weight NOW UNDER 3000lbs! Full interior T-top car!
(was 3050 w/o driver before additional reduction, final weight numbers still to come, may have gained a few lbs back!)
^ Old pictures HOOD NOW CLEARS!
Here are some technical details for anyone interested.
I'd like to thank Andy Renton and Matt Fithian for their help with the build. Without them I never would have been able to tear apart the car, cut the firewall, and put it back together in under a few weeks!
I'd also like to thank David at Shaftmasters for providing me with the fastest turn around ever on a indestructible drive shaft! And Jason Ritter for TIG welding the aluminum components.
Diff:
Nissan R200 Limited Slip
4.08 Ratio
Mobil 1 Synthetic LSD Fluid
Custom Aluminum Driveshaft Balanced to 12,000 rpm, 12lbs including yolks, good to 3400 ft/lbs torque
Transmission:
Teremic T56 6 Speed
F-Body Ratios: 2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 .74 .50
Spec Stage 1 Clutch and Pressure Plate
GM Steel Flywheel
McLeod Master cylinder
Stainless Steel Braided clutch Line
MGW Short throw shifter
Engine:
2004 5.3L Aluminum LM4
1999 F-Body Cam .500/.500 119 LSA
Hand Ported Stock Heads (very light porting)
LS6 Valve Springs
Comp 7.4" Chromoly Pushrods
ARP 12pt Head Studs
GM Muscle car Swap Oil Pan
Ported Oil Pump
LS2 Timing Chain
LS1 Intake Manifold
42LB/Hr Ford Green tops (49LB/Hr @58 psi)
Walbro 255lb/hr In-tank
Moroso Spark Plug Wires
NGK TR6 Plugs
Speed Inc. Underdrive pulley
Custom F-Body/Car Accessory Swap
Vavoline VR1 10w-30 Synthetic Racing Oil (Always!)
Turbonetics T72 - .81 Hotside T4 - Polished compressor housing
-4AN feed
1/2" Return with Scavenge Pump
6.5"x10"x1" Oil cooler after scavenge pump (returns to passenger side valvecover)
50mm JGW Wastegate
50mm Replica TIAL BOV
DEFI Boost/Vac Gauge
Innovative LC-1 Wideband
Brakes:
PBR Front Pads
Z1 Motorsports Stainless Braided lines
Tuned with HP Tuners VCM suite Professional
Speed Density Tune
Suspension:
Tokico Illumina Adjustable Shocks
TIEN H-Tech Springs
Polyurethane Differential Bushings
Polyurethane Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
Polyurethane Tension Arm Bushings
Energy suspension Polyurethane Trans Mount
GTO Aluminum Engine Mount Brackets
Solid Subframe Bushings
Welded Custom Rear Strut Tower Brace
Custom Front Strut Tower Brace
Custom 4 point Rolll Bar
Steering Rack converted to Manual Steering
Gunmetal Gray Cobra-R Wheels 17x10.5 17x9.5 (rep.)
Custom MicroSuede Interior bits
Sony Headunit
4 Boston Acoustics SE65 6" speakers
2 MTX 10" Sub Woofers
Single MTX 300w? Amp
Total vehicle curb weight NOW UNDER 3000lbs! Full interior T-top car!
(was 3050 w/o driver before additional reduction, final weight numbers still to come, may have gained a few lbs back!)
^ Old pictures HOOD NOW CLEARS!
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08-20-2012, 12:15 PM
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Im not usually one to question peoples motives on their builds but why not package the intercooler/piping a bit more neatly...will make a world of difference. Other wise sounds like a fun car and hope you enjoy it.
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The intercooler sticking out of the bumper on the passenger side is actually being used as a second radiator. There is an air to water intercooler under the driver's side headlight used to cool the intake charge.
Build Pictures...
(lots of electrical work here, can see the progression of the harness)
Another one when I received the engine.
Build Pictures...
(lots of electrical work here, can see the progression of the harness)
Another one when I received the engine.
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Okay so recent updates are as follows, I have decided to switch the location of the main radiator and the air to water intercooler. This will allow me to place a regular bumper on with out anything sticking out.
To solve the hood protrusion issue I moved the engine down another inch, I also cut the firewall to move the engine back about 3 inches which will provide a better front to rear weight distribution.
I am properly mounting all of the hardware on the front of the car (no more zip ties holding the radiators and heat exchangers on!)
I also added a proper catch can and PCV setup, a Aermotive FPR and a Walbro 255HP in-tank pump. I'll update the first post to reflect the most current condition of the vehicle.
More pictures...
Below you can see the drivetrain out of my brother's Camaro and the engine in the z for the first time in the background.
To solve the hood protrusion issue I moved the engine down another inch, I also cut the firewall to move the engine back about 3 inches which will provide a better front to rear weight distribution.
I am properly mounting all of the hardware on the front of the car (no more zip ties holding the radiators and heat exchangers on!)
I also added a proper catch can and PCV setup, a Aermotive FPR and a Walbro 255HP in-tank pump. I'll update the first post to reflect the most current condition of the vehicle.
More pictures...
Below you can see the drivetrain out of my brother's Camaro and the engine in the z for the first time in the background.
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01-29-2013, 08:12 PM
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Dont get me wrong, im glad theres another LSx 300z but I was really hoping since you cut the firewall it would be a much cleaner swap than what I saw when I scrolled down. Damn man you butchered the car! Im glad now you say the hood clears.
Seems like in the past week the LSx 300zx's are coming out of the woodworks lol I get mine done and BAM, 3 more! haha
Seems like in the past week the LSx 300zx's are coming out of the woodworks lol I get mine done and BAM, 3 more! haha
