Old and New School!

Z1Performance · 10-31-2009, 03:09 PM

Seeing Matt's post inspired me

Here is one of my other Z's - a '79, that now sports a fully built/blueprinted 2.8 liter turbo motor, T66, standalone ecu, Recaro's, rollbar, AP 6 piston BBK, etc etc. I purchased the car originally in 1992, in 100% original condition with 82k miles for $800, and it was my daily driver through college. Since that time, I've upgraded everything and it's been an ongoing project. The last dyno was 594 whp a number of years ago. Since that time I've worked off and on towards upgraded the fuel system further, but the car rarely gets driven (embarrassed to say, I have not driven it since 2005!). All my focus has been on my 350Z over the last several years. Now that the 350Z is just about done, I'll be turning attention back to this soon!

Sorry for the small pics for now....these were taken several years ago, so I have to try to find the bigger ones. They wear the plates Wangan (the S130) and Touge (the Z33)

These were a couple years ago after a detail - she sits in this same spot as we speak, begging to be driven soon!

And my 350Z - NA goodness

(engine pics are from 07 when I did the build..the car now sports a Cosworth manifold)

crappy interior pic

Matt · 10-31-2009, 03:15 PM

My coworker says "Nice!!!" (the driver of the 280z in my pics)

Togo · 10-31-2009, 03:57 PM

Man those are some nice pics! Love both the cars

vipor · 10-31-2009, 04:10 PM

Awesome Zs. Never seen those guages before, good job with the mounting!

Those Recaros would actually look pretty good in my Nismo

CrownR426 · 10-31-2009, 05:18 PM

Sex on wheels bro, +1 for keeping your baby in tip top shape!

Z1Performance · 10-31-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Awesome Zs. Never seen those guages before, good job with the mounting!

Those Recaros would actually look pretty good in my Nismo

I love the seats - as soon as I saw them, I fell in love, had to grab a set for myself and we became a dealer (these are ASM Japan edition Recaro's, so not sold through the normal Recaro channels)

For those interested, we have a whole section on our blog where I go through the stuff we've done to my car since last fall

Adam's Build Corner Balance

antennahead · 10-31-2009, 10:02 PM

Did I see a red 928 hiding back in the corner?

Z1Performance · 11-01-2009, 07:41 AM

lol yeah - it's likely destined for a quick ebay sale sometime soon. I have zero interest in even trying to resurect it anymore

antennahead · 11-01-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1Performance

lol yeah - it's likely destined for a quick ebay sale sometime soon. I have zero interest in even trying to resurect it anymore

Friend of mine had one years ago, it was a torque monster, and a nice car. Sounds like this one needs too much work

j.arnaldo · 11-01-2009, 01:22 PM

The first one I saw was a '72 model! Way back then, I fell in love with her. I never would've tought I'd have to wait 36 years to get one, and then a used one at that! They're too expensive down here, so I settled for an '04.5 Touring Coupe with just 13k on it. Sweet ride it's turned out to be! No feathering, no oil-cunsumption, no starting issues, no oil overheating problem, flawless AT. Great, reliable Sports car! Greetings, dudes!

Z1Performance · 11-01-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Friend of mine had one years ago, it was a torque monster, and a nice car. Sounds like this one needs too much work

you hit the nail on the head

the only thing its got going for it, is that it's a '78 manual transmission, so first year production

Trips · 11-01-2009, 05:06 PM

very nice pics of the Z's

lovethe370z · 11-02-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Z1Performance

WTF IS THIS???? neato!

Z1Performance · 11-02-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovethe370z

WTF IS THIS???? neato!

Z-1 Performance Automotive Services Inc. - Haltech Racepak IQ3 Dash Display

more info on the install on our blog

Racepak Dash Project Continues – Dave Serves up the Booyah Corner Balance

Adam’s Project Z33: Racepak Dash Installed Corner Balance

10-31-2009, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 16	Old and New School! Seeing Matt's post inspired me Here is one of my other Z's - a '79, that now sports a fully built/blueprinted 2.8 liter turbo motor, T66, standalone ecu, Recaro's, rollbar, AP 6 piston BBK, etc etc. I purchased the car originally in 1992, in 100% original condition with 82k miles for $800, and it was my daily driver through college. Since that time, I've upgraded everything and it's been an ongoing project. The last dyno was 594 whp a number of years ago. Since that time I've worked off and on towards upgraded the fuel system further, but the car rarely gets driven (embarrassed to say, I have not driven it since 2005!). All my focus has been on my 350Z over the last several years. Now that the 350Z is just about done, I'll be turning attention back to this soon! Sorry for the small pics for now....these were taken several years ago, so I have to try to find the bigger ones. They wear the plates Wangan (the S130) and Touge (the Z33) These were a couple years ago after a detail - she sits in this same spot as we speak, begging to be driven soon! And my 350Z - NA goodness (engine pics are from 07 when I did the build..the car now sports a Cosworth manifold) crappy interior pic

10-31-2009, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Man those are some nice pics! Love both the cars __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

10-31-2009, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Awesome Zs. Never seen those guages before, good job with the mounting! Those Recaros would actually look pretty good in my Nismo __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Sex on wheels bro, +1 for keeping your baby in tip top shape! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

10-31-2009, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	Did I see a red 928 hiding back in the corner? __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

10-31-2009, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	My coworker says "Nice!!!" (the driver of the 280z in my pics)

11-01-2009, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 16	lol yeah - it's likely destined for a quick ebay sale sometime soon. I have zero interest in even trying to resurect it anymore

11-01-2009, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	The first one I saw was a '72 model! Way back then, I fell in love with her. I never would've tought I'd have to wait 36 years to get one, and then a used one at that! They're too expensive down here, so I settled for an '04.5 Touring Coupe with just 13k on it. Sweet ride it's turned out to be! No feathering, no oil-cunsumption, no starting issues, no oil overheating problem, flawless AT. Great, reliable Sports car! Greetings, dudes!

11-01-2009, 05:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	very nice pics of the Z's __________________

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