78 Datsun 280z-------------> 5.3 Build
03-12-2011, 07:20 PM
#101
Not much to update.
Drilled and tapped the block for the F body alternator.
Got some stuff via mail............. Clutch matster and SANDERSON HEADERS! OMG! they don't fit worth a **** with my oil pan. I have to move my oil pressure sender to behind the intake, cause it doesn't fit by the filter.
Drove the camaro THE VIBRATION PESISTS (see other thread) and went to bed.
My life blows at this point.
Drilled and tapped the block for the F body alternator.
Got some stuff via mail............. Clutch matster and SANDERSON HEADERS! OMG! they don't fit worth a **** with my oil pan. I have to move my oil pressure sender to behind the intake, cause it doesn't fit by the filter.
Drove the camaro THE VIBRATION PESISTS (see other thread) and went to bed.
My life blows at this point.
03-30-2011, 11:22 AM
#104
Not much of an update to report. I bought a 4 wheeler to go ride the dunes with friends, and tried to break my back jumping it. Pretty epic bruising.
Last edited by STEEPSS; 04-04-2011 at 10:14 AM.
03-30-2011, 01:17 PM
#105
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I'll keep that in mind. Still have lots of work to get done before I start on the dash, haven't quite finished the frame of the car as of yet.
Definitely looking forward to the next update!
Definitely looking forward to the next update!
04-18-2011, 09:18 AM
#107
It's been a while, Update Time!
I've been pretty busy with a recent quad purchase (rebuild) so it's kept me from this for the last week or so.
I did get the engine back in, with the clutch on it, FOR GOOD!
I'm actually going to use an LS7 clutch due to some issues i was having with the centerforce. More on that later.
Note the pretty crinkle valve covers and the fuel line thats hooked up!
I ran to the hardware store and picked up some line clamps, and was able to make the fuel and brake lines look almost respectable
See those gaping holes in the floor? Thats where the JCI tranny x member is supposed to be. *facepalm* Then you see my mount on the frame rail.
I decided to run my wires inside the inner fender instead of through a frame rail. This is for convenience and my own sanity.
I had to extend all the wires (solder and heat shrink) so they would be long enough to travel the added distance. I still need to take them to the drivers side also.
All this was acquired at the Home Depot for around $20
I also had a ground strap in that harness, and conveniently enough there was a nut right where i needed it. So i scuffed it and viola!
Thats all for now. More to come shortly (hopefully)
EDIT: i just realized i never posted pics of the fenders done all the way. That looks like ****. They're fully undercoated (behind the fenders)
I've been pretty busy with a recent quad purchase (rebuild) so it's kept me from this for the last week or so.
I did get the engine back in, with the clutch on it, FOR GOOD!
I'm actually going to use an LS7 clutch due to some issues i was having with the centerforce. More on that later.
Note the pretty crinkle valve covers and the fuel line thats hooked up!
I ran to the hardware store and picked up some line clamps, and was able to make the fuel and brake lines look almost respectable
See those gaping holes in the floor? Thats where the JCI tranny x member is supposed to be. *facepalm* Then you see my mount on the frame rail.
I decided to run my wires inside the inner fender instead of through a frame rail. This is for convenience and my own sanity.
I had to extend all the wires (solder and heat shrink) so they would be long enough to travel the added distance. I still need to take them to the drivers side also.
All this was acquired at the Home Depot for around $20
I also had a ground strap in that harness, and conveniently enough there was a nut right where i needed it. So i scuffed it and viola!
Thats all for now. More to come shortly (hopefully)
EDIT: i just realized i never posted pics of the fenders done all the way. That looks like ****. They're fully undercoated (behind the fenders)
Last edited by STEEPSS; 06-28-2011 at 08:37 PM.
04-22-2011, 10:52 AM
#110
Thanks man. I'm pretty happy with the way its gonna turn out. I hope to have the fender back on this afternoon. Then I have to prep it for shipping
- Over on Hybridz.org we are working with a builder to mass produce a set of stainless longtube headers for LSx Z cars. I volunteered my car as the model, as I'm the closest to the builder.
As a result, I get a free set of one-off stainless longtubes. However, it will halt progress on the car, as it'll have to be at the shop nearly a month. I hope to have it on the road, and driving by june 1. Not really a whole lot left to do truthfully.
Thanks man. It's not nearly as flashy as some builds on here, but then again, I don't have the coin to throw around like some people do. All told, I should have less than $5K in this, including the cost of the car. TONS of sweat equity though.
- Over on Hybridz.org we are working with a builder to mass produce a set of stainless longtube headers for LSx Z cars. I volunteered my car as the model, as I'm the closest to the builder.
As a result, I get a free set of one-off stainless longtubes. However, it will halt progress on the car, as it'll have to be at the shop nearly a month. I hope to have it on the road, and driving by june 1. Not really a whole lot left to do truthfully.
Thanks man. It's not nearly as flashy as some builds on here, but then again, I don't have the coin to throw around like some people do. All told, I should have less than $5K in this, including the cost of the car. TONS of sweat equity though.
