The new “what did you do to your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVIII

NissanTracker · 12-14-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Bad news is, Specialty Z will be shutting down for the holidays

Funny, I have been using Seb for a couple years now. Even on holidays, I remember getting an updated tune on a couple occasions. He is a machine. This year, i got a tune on July 4th at like 11pm. Guy is on my hero list... LOL!

NissanTracker · 12-14-2020, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Wait a sec... RTV doesn't leak

Right? I've redone my my oil pan spacer at least 3 times. Can never get it right. I've measured blow by and it's min. Never had a problem with the Red RTV on exhaust components. Maybe that's what I'll use the next time.

Spooler · 12-14-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Seb called today. Supercharger got sent to vortech today (yea). Bad news is, Specialty Z will be shutting down for the holidays Wednesday of next week until after the first of the year. I told Seb I wanted to get my spare Ti trim volute and impeller back from vortech in case I decide to build my spare motor and then I could convert the blower back to the Ti spec. He said, you mean add FI tt's. He loves to fuk with me about going tt. But he's probably right, if I pulled the motor, why not throw turbos on it. It's not like I don't already have the fuel system to support them.

He is right, curse that damn supercharger belt slipping butt licking belt shredding never works right build. Go to FI TT and be done with it. LMAO!!!!!

NissanTracker · 12-14-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

He is right, curse that damn supercharger belt slipping butt licking belt shredding never works right build. Go to FI TT and be done with it. LMAO!!!!!

Unless you go to the Cog setup, it does slip for sure. I was able to top up 12psi with a smaller pulley, but I've already had to tighten the high speed side a few times. Only a matter of time before it starts shredding.

redondoaveb · 12-14-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Funny, I have been using Seb for a couple years now. Even on holidays, I remember getting an updated tune on a couple occasions. He is a machine. This year, i got a tune on July 4th at like 11pm. Guy is on my hero list... LOL!

In my case, my car's there. They won't be there during the holidays. But yes, Seb is the man.

redondoaveb · 12-14-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

He is right, curse that damn supercharger belt slipping butt licking belt shredding never works right build. Go to FI TT and be done with it. LMAO!!!!!

Belt slip is an easy fix, never had problems with belt shredding (except when I tried a 928 sure grip pulley) and the only time mine didn't work right is because I'm doing things that haven't been done and it's a learning process. Even Seb said he's far from a supercharger expert and has learned a lot from my builds. And my supercharger hasn't blown any motors (yet) LMAO.

redondoaveb · 12-14-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Unless you go to the Cog setup, it does slip for sure. I was able to top up 12psi with a smaller pulley, but I've already had to tighten the high speed side a few times. Only a matter of time before it starts shredding.

Not true. My car was making 17 psi with no belt slip. The only time my blower shredded a belt was when I tried 928's sure grip pulley and that thing was so rough, it destroyed a belt in less than a week. Never had belt issues since going back to the vortech pulleys. Also, never had to do follow up belt adjustments.

jchammond · 12-14-2020, 08:16 PM

And tonight’s featured special “Hang ‘Em High” (-0:16)

jchammond · 12-14-2020, 08:22 PM

Ran a bit over on my nap

Gotta get up for a couple’ish hours

NissanTracker · 12-14-2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Not true. My car was making 17 psi with no belt slip.

Oh nice, then maybe I didn't tighten it up enough the first few times... or just normal stretching? I have not put many miles on the original high speed belt... maybe at most 6K miles in 3 years.

Spooler · 12-14-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Belt slip is an easy fix, never had problems with belt shredding (except when I tried a 928 sure grip pulley) and the only time mine didn't work right is because I'm doing things that haven't been done and it's a learning process. Even Seb said he's far from a supercharger expert and has learned a lot from my builds. And my supercharger hasn't blown any motors (yet) LMAO.

Easy,,,, Just giving you grief like Seb.

redondoaveb · 12-14-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanTracker

Oh nice, then maybe I didn't tighten it up enough the first few times... or just normal stretching? I have not put many miles on the original high speed belt... maybe at most 6K miles in 3 years.

Are you using the rpm belt?

Spooler · 12-14-2020, 09:02 PM

Maybe soon I can start on my 1975 280zt build. This is the only body kit I like. I am not sure if I will stick with the L28, go RB26, or do an LSX.

redondoaveb · 12-14-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Maybe soon I can start on my 1975 280zt build. This is the only body kit I like. I am not sure if I will stick with the L28, go RB26, or do an LSX.

RB would be fun

Spooler · 12-14-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

RB would be fun

Yeap, and would make an easy 650hp. I am torn between an L28 Turbo or an RB26. The RB26 screaming at 10k would be glorious. It will be a turbo build for sure.

12-14-2020, 08:16 PM	#9083 (permalink)
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12-14-2020, 08:22 PM	#9084 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Ran a bit over on my nap Gotta get up for a couple’ish hours Rusty, old guy, redondoaveb and 1 others like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,804 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Maybe soon I can start on my 1975 280zt build. This is the only body kit I like. I am not sure if I will stick with the L28, go RB26, or do an LSX. FL 4Motion, JARblue, Rusty and 7 others like this.

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