My 570zx build
04-28-2010, 06:22 PM
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Yea, I'm hoping that with the bolt ons listed, 100-125shot of nitrous, my car weighing 2650 (2800-2850 with me in the car), my 3.90's, and a Drag radial, to hit a low low 7 MAYBE *fingers crossed* even a 6.9 in the 1/8.
Guess we'll see. I really only have the wiring left to do then put some **** back together.
05-03-2010, 03:56 PM
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Started on the wiring...GOD...i forgot how much i despise wiring. Ran the front half of the car through the firewall, and the fenders and got it all loomed together. Also, finished the bottom half of the radiator mount.
Quick question, what are you guys using as a coupler for the LS1 intake conversion. The LT1 throttle body is oval... just curious.
Quick question, what are you guys using as a coupler for the LS1 intake conversion. The LT1 throttle body is oval... just curious.
05-03-2010, 07:03 PM
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awesome build man, i love seeing something interesting like this, and very interested to see the outcome
the difference is near instant gobs of torque, and lots of it. i highly recommend you look into some sort of stiffening, or you will twist your chassis. i dont mean like cartoon twisting in half, but it will do damage
and it will make the car handle and react better, so why not?
and it will make the car handle and react better, so why not?
05-03-2010, 09:25 PM
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awesome build man, i love seeing something interesting like this, and very interested to see the outcome
the difference is near instant gobs of torque, and lots of it. i highly recommend you look into some sort of stiffening, or you will twist your chassis. i dont mean like cartoon twisting in half, but it will do damage
and it will make the car handle and react better, so why not?
the difference is near instant gobs of torque, and lots of it. i highly recommend you look into some sort of stiffening, or you will twist your chassis. i dont mean like cartoon twisting in half, but it will do damage
and it will make the car handle and react better, so why not?
As to "why not"... plain and simply, im trying to get the car into the 2600 lbs range...thats not an easy task lol.
05-04-2010, 01:25 AM
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I understand the urge to save weight, but lt1's are torque monsters, torque bends chassis not hp. Is saving weight worth ruining the car????
as for what to use for the lid, get a ss (lt1) camaro or ram air (lt1) bellow, goes from oval to round.
Cool project, cant wait to see what it runs.
as for what to use for the lid, get a ss (lt1) camaro or ram air (lt1) bellow, goes from oval to round.
Cool project, cant wait to see what it runs.
05-04-2010, 02:52 AM
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I understand the urge to save weight, but lt1's are torque monsters, torque bends chassis not hp. Is saving weight worth ruining the car????
as for what to use for the lid, get a ss (lt1) camaro or ram air (lt1) bellow, goes from oval to round.
Cool project, cant wait to see what it runs.
as for what to use for the lid, get a ss (lt1) camaro or ram air (lt1) bellow, goes from oval to round.
Cool project, cant wait to see what it runs.
Radiator is going to be finished tomorrow with pics, along with the airbox routing *fingers crossed*. A member here said i can use a 3" fernco coupler as the coupler from the TB to maf, so ill give it a try.
05-04-2010, 07:03 AM
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how the hell did I miss this thread? lovin the build man! that engine bay looks PERFECT to be swapping a sbc into!! can't wait for some vids of your 570zx ripping up the asphalt!!
and yes the 3" fernco is what most people use altho a C4 vette coupler works as well
theres a guy in the eastern section with a starion who's actually really close to me, but I have yet to see his ride in person
edit: found his info -BoostnTBSS
87 StarQuest - forged 348,LS1X Heads,S88 turbo,TH400,8.8 Rear,2500LBS Should be a fun street Car with 800ftlbs @3300 @10.5 PSI
and yes the 3" fernco is what most people use altho a C4 vette coupler works as well
theres a guy in the eastern section with a starion who's actually really close to me, but I have yet to see his ride in personedit: found his info -BoostnTBSS
87 StarQuest - forged 348,LS1X Heads,S88 turbo,TH400,8.8 Rear,2500LBS Should be a fun street Car with 800ftlbs @3300 @10.5 PSI
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05-07-2010, 12:47 AM
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Intake/ radiator support is nearly done. All i need to do is make the upper radiator bracket. Intake holder is done, although the angle is slightly too far down, but its the best i could do with the clearance of my hood.
Now comes the real monster... Wiring...
God damnit.
Now comes the real monster... Wiring...
God damnit.
05-29-2010, 09:32 AM
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Wiring is coming along nicely. Engine harness hooked up, rear of the car is done minus the fuel pump.
I noticed the intake is a tiny bit crooked...i cant tell if its because of the mounts or the angle. Doesn't really matter either way because it will all be shrouded anyways and i can always level that with a washer or something.
In anycase, this is the cross brace and upper radiator support. I'll get pics of the intake setup tomorrow.
Anyone know where i can get the clips to hold the lid onto the filter???
Just need to wire the guages, some other misc things and do the fuel system. Sooooo close....
I noticed the intake is a tiny bit crooked...i cant tell if its because of the mounts or the angle. Doesn't really matter either way because it will all be shrouded anyways and i can always level that with a washer or something.
In anycase, this is the cross brace and upper radiator support. I'll get pics of the intake setup tomorrow.
Anyone know where i can get the clips to hold the lid onto the filter???
Just need to wire the guages, some other misc things and do the fuel system. Sooooo close....
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06-17-2010, 12:12 PM
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Sorry, no pics yet.
Got my "engine not turning" all figured out, bolted the engine/trans back together and im going to toss it back in today. My friend is coming over saturday to help me finish the wiring.
I still need to finish my fuel setup, but that should be easy...
Also, i will be getting some turbo headers friday... I figure ill low boost (4-6 lbs) it while i build a forged engine. My dad has a spare LT1 at his wrecking yard. Plus, the single exhaust will make routing it much easier than it is now, and help quiet the car down a little. As of right now with the glasspacks/turndowns (which is all i can fit on the car with duals) you can hear my car idling a block away, and could here it moving 4 blocks away... WAY too loud in california with the smog ****'s. For some reason, i think the "we're in a recession, i wanted to buy American" response will only work once, maybe twice.
in anycase,
God has decreed... "THERE WILL BE BOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!"
Got my "engine not turning" all figured out, bolted the engine/trans back together and im going to toss it back in today. My friend is coming over saturday to help me finish the wiring.
I still need to finish my fuel setup, but that should be easy...
Also, i will be getting some turbo headers friday... I figure ill low boost (4-6 lbs) it while i build a forged engine. My dad has a spare LT1 at his wrecking yard. Plus, the single exhaust will make routing it much easier than it is now, and help quiet the car down a little. As of right now with the glasspacks/turndowns (which is all i can fit on the car with duals) you can hear my car idling a block away, and could here it moving 4 blocks away... WAY too loud in california with the smog ****'s. For some reason, i think the "we're in a recession, i wanted to buy American" response will only work once, maybe twice.
in anycase,
God has decreed... "THERE WILL BE BOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!"
06-18-2010, 08:54 AM
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Yes, but the problem is the driver side exhaust. With the position of the manifold and the angle around the steering column. When it drops, it drops a little too low. The passenger side has much more room. Plus, this will help quiet it down (engine wise) and make my car exponentially more badass, which we all know leads to exponentially more handjobs.