BGTV8 VQ40HRGA Race engine build

Elmo370z · 10-11-2019, 07:26 AM

Updates?

BGTV8 · 12-05-2019, 04:52 AM

So, finally we are close.

I have been unsuccessful for 12 months in gaining spousal permission to turn my road car into a race car, and locating a donor to chop up, add cage etc was not economic ...........

Then last weekend, I purchased this ............. all I need to do is add my engine and sequential box.

Caged, comes with M150 running an OEM engine (VVEL actuators removed and lift locked at max), CDL logger dash, 3 sets of wheels, FIA cage, R230 diff with 4.08:1 ratio and Wavetrac centre, full SPL suspension, MCA canister coil-overs and balance bar for the brakes. Headers and single exit 3" race system

I have a 3000km round trip the weekend after next to bring it home.

First event is April next year.

My 4-litre engine in the car and on the dyno late Jan. Will put the ITB kit on the currently installed engine to see what benefits it has back/back with the OEM TB before putting my far engine in.

Mr.Squeeze · 12-05-2019, 07:17 AM

Sick build can't wait to see how it all turns out.

Elmo370z · 12-05-2019, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

So, finally we are close.

I have been unsuccessful for 12 months in gaining spousal permission to turn my road car into a race car, and locating a donor to chop up, add cage etc was not economic ...........

Then last weekend, I purchased this ............. all I need to do is add my engine and sequential box.

Caged, comes with M150 running an OEM engine (VVEL actuators removed and lift locked at max), CDL logger dash, 3 sets of wheels, FIA cage, R230 diff with 4.08:1 ratio and Wavetrac centre, full SPL suspension, MCA canister coil-overs and balance bar for the brakes. Headers and single exit 3" race system

I have a 3000km round trip the weekend after next to bring it home.

First event is April next year.

My 4-litre engine in the car and on the dyno late Jan. Will put the ITB kit on the currently installed engine to see what benefits it has back/back with the OEM TB before putting my far engine in.

Boner alert. So you’re running ITB’s on a DBW system?

Rusty · 12-05-2019, 07:54 AM

Was wondering what the delay was.

BGTV8 · 12-05-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Boner alert. So you’re running ITB’s on a DBW system?

Yes, I have a pair of Jenvey DBW actuators to run each side of the engine.

I can program the M150 for autoblip up and down shift with the paddle shift kit I have planned for the next iteration in 2021

Elmo370z · 12-05-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Yes, I have a pair of Jenvey DBW actuators to run each side of the engine.

I can program the M150 for autoblip up and down shift with the paddle shift kit I have planned for the next iteration in 2021

FAhhhhhhh

Optimiser · 12-05-2019, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

So, finally we are close.

I have been unsuccessful for 12 months in gaining spousal permission to turn my road car into a race car, and locating a donor to chop up, add cage etc was not economic ...........

Then last weekend, I purchased this ............. all I need to do is add my engine and sequential box.

Caged, comes with M150 running an OEM engine (VVEL actuators removed and lift locked at max), CDL logger dash, 3 sets of wheels, FIA cage, R230 diff with 4.08:1 ratio and Wavetrac centre, full SPL suspension, MCA canister coil-overs and balance bar for the brakes. Headers and single exit 3" race system

I have a 3000km round trip the weekend after next to bring it home.

First event is April next year.

My 4-litre engine in the car and on the dyno late Jan. Will put the ITB kit on the currently installed engine to see what benefits it has back/back with the OEM TB before putting my far engine in.

Will you stick with the Wavetrack centre or get a clutch plate type centre for racing?

BGTV8 · 12-05-2019, 08:25 PM

I already have a KAZZ R200 at 4.08:1 plus a Quaife at 3.9:1 so will try the KAZZ and Wavetrac.
Have never used a Wavetrac before

beauz · 12-14-2019, 07:02 AM

Vvel actuators removed and locked at maximum lift sounds interesting.

Elmo370z · 12-15-2019, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by beauz

Vvel actuators removed and locked at maximum lift sounds interesting.

Ya! Someone knows something about something they ain’t telling someone about something

BGTV8 · 12-17-2019, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Ya! Someone knows something about something they ain’t telling someone about something

Got the car home yesterday ...... 2800klms round trip, 14 hours up and 15 hours back (nannie state insists that towing at faster than 100kph will see you kill hundreds of others instantly - "is dangerous son!!".

Will post some pictures of the VVEL actuator removal - looks neat - valve lift is locked in and ECU (Motec) controls valve timing as usual.

Car is gutted - have not weighed it yet (today's job), but claimed to be 1200kg.

Elmo370z · 12-17-2019, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

Got the car home yesterday ...... 2800klms round trip, 14 hours up and 15 hours back (nannie state insists that towing at faster than 100kph will see you kill hundreds of others instantly - "is dangerous son!!".

Will post some pictures of the VVEL actuator removal - looks neat - valve lift is locked in and ECU (Motec) controls valve timing as usual.

Car is gutted - have not weighed it yet (today's job), but claimed to be 1200kg.

Wow

Rusty · 12-17-2019, 11:10 PM

1,200 kg is 2,645.544 lbs.

austins z · 12-19-2019, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

Got the car home yesterday ...... 2800klms round trip, 14 hours up and 15 hours back (nannie state insists that towing at faster than 100kph will see you kill hundreds of others instantly - "is dangerous son!!".

Will post some pictures of the VVEL actuator removal - looks neat - valve lift is locked in and ECU (Motec) controls valve timing as usual.

Car is gutted - have not weighed it yet (today's job), but claimed to be 1200kg.

Interested in the VVEL actuator removal and valve lift lock in.

10-11-2019, 07:26 AM	#106 (permalink)
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12-05-2019, 07:54 AM	#110 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,289 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Was wondering what the delay was. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-05-2019, 08:25 PM	#114 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	I already have a KAZZ R200 at 4.08:1 plus a Quaife at 3.9:1 so will try the KAZZ and Wavetrac. Have never used a Wavetrac before Hotrodz, Optimiser and Elmo370z like this.

12-14-2019, 07:02 AM	#115 (permalink)
beauz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: australia Posts: 58 Drives: 09 370Z bs m6 Rep Power: 13	Vvel actuators removed and locked at maximum lift sounds interesting. Rusty, Elmo370z and ZontheRocks like this.

12-17-2019, 11:10 PM	#119 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,289 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	1,200 kg is 2,645.544 lbs. Hotrodz, Spooler and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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