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Old 06-02-2016, 05:15 PM
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Disassembly began
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Removal of the high pressure seal & inner tube seal
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Cleaned everything up
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Let the assembly begin!
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After it was all assembled I gave it a fresh coat of paint for protection.
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I ordered some grease fittings for the finishing touch. But I'm still waiting on them to arrive. That way I could grease my steering rack during routine maintenance. I'll add some pics in my next update.

Sold vs Factory rubber bushing
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Installed manual rack with new sold bushing.
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Here's my new clutch & flywheel in all their glory.
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The standard length LSX flywheel bolts were just a tad to short. So I ordered some extended length ARP bolts #244-2902.
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Now I installed the flywheel & clutch onto the 4.8.
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Decided to clean the transmission up a bit.
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Installed the clutch fork dust boot, chromoly pivot ball, 350z clutch fork, throw out bearing & sleeve
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Then I mounted my transmission to my engine.
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I finally installed my engine & transmission back into my Z!
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It's beginning to resemble a car again. Lol

I told myself I wouldn't install the kit until I got it Ceramic coated but I couldn't take it anymore.
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With the engine & transmission in I began to install more parts from my collection.

Installed the rebuilt starter


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Purchased a new brake booster, z32 brake master cylinder, z32 clutch master & slave cylinders.
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Decided to paint my booster prior to install.


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Installed the brake booster, brake master cylinder & all the clutch hydraulics.
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To finish up the 4.8 I installed my injectors, fuel rails, intake manifold, billet EGR block off, alternator, billet belt tensioner, & serpentine belt.
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I also reworked/wire tucked my gold box harness. I relocated the coil pack plugs & coolant temperature sensor plug without any cutting of the harness.
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My main goal is reaching 180+mph in a standing mile. I'd also like to trap 135mph+ in the 1/4. I wouldn't mind seeing if this little 4.8 can make 600whp on E85. It'll still be stock bottom end & stock cylinder heads. I'm not really too concerned with a dyno sheet. I'd be ecstatic if I could reach any of my goals with this little 4.8. I should have another small update within the next couple months. Thanks for stopping by.
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Originally Posted by slocaddy
The fit/finish/layout is freaking outstanding! Nice build
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