My 2010 Sport

sirnixalot · 08-19-2019, 10:00 AM

Wasting no time I have one down pipe tacked together.

I'll get it finish welded tomorrow

sirnixalot · 08-20-2019, 11:33 AM

Got the catch can lines cut and assembled today.

Pissing down with rain and didn't take the downpipe off before that started. Finish welding delayed until it's dry enough to crawl back under

madwi · 08-20-2019, 06:11 PM

Looking

sirnixalot · 08-21-2019, 10:23 AM

Confirming everything still bolts up as it should and the pipe routing.

Nailed the drivers side intake

Passenger is a little close to the frame

sirnixalot · 08-22-2019, 08:00 AM

Got the tensioner back from the powdercoater so it and all the pulleys and belt went on. I just need to do final torque on the crank bolt.

Power steering cooler mounted up next to the oil cooler

The worst picture ever but it shows the exhaust routing

Drive shaft as about 1/2"-5/8" of clearance from the merge collector V band clamp

3/8" clearance from the W brace

It is ugly but it is the best thing since sliced bread. I realized that I could only line up the down pipe properly by sight on one axis. I made this jig to clamp to the downpipe exit to have it level and following the frame rail. It was clamped further up originallyso it was just on the 45* bend, I didn't take a pic until I started to build the one mid pipe.

I was kinda pissed that I wont be able to make the mid pipe symmetrical but I will get over it. I needed the offset to gain drive shaft clearance with the 4" pipe and V band

sirnixalot · 08-24-2019, 08:41 PM

Got the exhaust tacked up today. It’s the best ground clearance I can get. It’s all tucked up as high as it will go.

The tip is some 4” polished stainless with a 7.5* angle

Shot of the valve that should keep the neighbors happy

ZontheRocks · 08-25-2019, 06:44 AM

Dope!

sirnixalot · 08-29-2019, 11:16 AM

Last night I got the starter installed. I've used a "gnats ****" as a unit of measurement before but never have I appreciated it the way I do now.

The alternator, starter, ac compressor and power steering pump are all electrically connected up now. Fedex has downpipe and intake goodies for me to collect.

sirnixalot · 09-02-2019, 09:29 AM

We ran out of argon so I am waiting on a new bottle to finish the last down pipe this morning.

O2 sensors are here and the couplers are in Miami so knowing Fedex I will have those tomorrow morning some time.

I wasn't expecting the line lock stuff to get here but it did. So I'll get the solenoids mounted up and wired in tonight.

sirnixalot · 09-03-2019, 09:17 AM

The downpipe is finally in and all the new O2 sensors. I ended up putting the Innovate wide band sensor in the drivers side down pipe. Last thing I need to crawl under there for is to reconnect the steering shaft and put on the subframe plates.

Plumbed up the power steering cooler, which I had to move over an inch or so to clear the radiator support upright I forgot about. The hoses were P clamped to the frame rail after I took this pic to keep them out of the way. The wiring will get cleaned up tonight with some zip ties.

All the hoses and upper intercooler pipes secured and clamped

Day time pic is so much better

I think the couplers aren't going to make it this week due to the hurricane.

sirnixalot · 09-04-2019, 09:23 AM

Fedex says couplers are between here and Miami so I should have them later on today. If I do I am ready to start up tomorrow.

Hotrodz · 09-05-2019, 12:24 AM

Congratulations!

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sirnixalot · 09-06-2019, 08:58 AM

Well I have 2 semi-major setbacks.

I have an oil leak coming from the bellhousing. I am hoping it's the rear main seal and not the oil pan seal. I am getting an inspection camera today to see if I can peek behind the flywheel.

Secondly, I have NO clue how the hell I fit a 2.5" pipe between the engine mount and frame rail before. It is NOT happening. I have a foot of 2" silicone I am going to use to get past that choke point and step up to the 2.5" after.

I am hoping to resolve both of these issues on sunday. I did manage to smash my right thumb and will be losing half the nail, as such I'm having to rely on my brother and some friends to drop the gear box and connect up the coupler. Pain in the *** to have to bother people to do **** I know I am capable of doing.

Final push of last minute ******** I hope.

sirnixalot · 09-06-2019, 10:08 AM

Oh....I forgot to mention. I tested the wastegates and they crack open at 15psi and are fully extended by 17psi. I knew they were aftermarket actuators but hot damn. I was hoping for 12psi on pump but I guess that's what backing down the ignition timing is for

sirnixalot · 09-06-2019, 11:40 PM

How could I possibly goof a rear main seal I asked myself. Turns out my only goof was not checking the crank before installing the first seal.

So those 2 blobs of silicone left on the crank were pressing on the soft lip of the seal as the crank spun, just letting all the oil out.

My brother being the ******* MVP that he is came over after work to help me drop the transmission, inspect everything and reinstall it.

Thinking I might email AAM about it but I doubt I'll get anywhere.

Anyway that saga is over. I also solved the intercooler piping issue. I've got some stuff left to tighten under the car, the front end to install and the interior to clean up.

I may strike up the ambition to pull the fuel pump assembly again to see whats up with the level sender.

08-19-2019, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Wasting no time I have one down pipe tacked together. I'll get it finish welded tomorrow __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-20-2019, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Got the catch can lines cut and assembled today. Pissing down with rain and didn't take the downpipe off before that started. Finish welding delayed until it's dry enough to crawl back under __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-21-2019, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Confirming everything still bolts up as it should and the pipe routing. Nailed the drivers side intake Passenger is a little close to the frame __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-22-2019, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Got the tensioner back from the powdercoater so it and all the pulleys and belt went on. I just need to do final torque on the crank bolt. Power steering cooler mounted up next to the oil cooler The worst picture ever but it shows the exhaust routing Drive shaft as about 1/2"-5/8" of clearance from the merge collector V band clamp 3/8" clearance from the W brace It is ugly but it is the best thing since sliced bread. I realized that I could only line up the down pipe properly by sight on one axis. I made this jig to clamp to the downpipe exit to have it level and following the frame rail. It was clamped further up originallyso it was just on the 45* bend, I didn't take a pic until I started to build the one mid pipe. I was kinda pissed that I wont be able to make the mid pipe symmetrical but I will get over it. I needed the offset to gain drive shaft clearance with the 4" pipe and V band __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-24-2019, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Got the exhaust tacked up today. It’s the best ground clearance I can get. It’s all tucked up as high as it will go. The tip is some 4” polished stainless with a 7.5* angle Shot of the valve that should keep the neighbors happy __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-20-2019, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Looking

08-25-2019, 06:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 960 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34536	Dope! __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

08-29-2019, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Last night I got the starter installed. I've used a "gnats ****" as a unit of measurement before but never have I appreciated it the way I do now. The alternator, starter, ac compressor and power steering pump are all electrically connected up now. Fedex has downpipe and intake goodies for me to collect. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-02-2019, 09:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	We ran out of argon so I am waiting on a new bottle to finish the last down pipe this morning. O2 sensors are here and the couplers are in Miami so knowing Fedex I will have those tomorrow morning some time. I wasn't expecting the line lock stuff to get here but it did. So I'll get the solenoids mounted up and wired in tonight. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-03-2019, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	The downpipe is finally in and all the new O2 sensors. I ended up putting the Innovate wide band sensor in the drivers side down pipe. Last thing I need to crawl under there for is to reconnect the steering shaft and put on the subframe plates. Plumbed up the power steering cooler, which I had to move over an inch or so to clear the radiator support upright I forgot about. The hoses were P clamped to the frame rail after I took this pic to keep them out of the way. The wiring will get cleaned up tonight with some zip ties. All the hoses and upper intercooler pipes secured and clamped Day time pic is so much better I think the couplers aren't going to make it this week due to the hurricane. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-04-2019, 09:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Fedex says couplers are between here and Miami so I should have them later on today. If I do I am ready to start up tomorrow. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-05-2019, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Congratulations! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

09-06-2019, 08:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Well I have 2 semi-major setbacks. I have an oil leak coming from the bellhousing. I am hoping it's the rear main seal and not the oil pan seal. I am getting an inspection camera today to see if I can peek behind the flywheel. Secondly, I have NO clue how the hell I fit a 2.5" pipe between the engine mount and frame rail before. It is NOT happening. I have a foot of 2" silicone I am going to use to get past that choke point and step up to the 2.5" after. I am hoping to resolve both of these issues on sunday. I did manage to smash my right thumb and will be losing half the nail, as such I'm having to rely on my brother and some friends to drop the gear box and connect up the coupler. Pain in the * to have to bother people to do I know I am capable of doing. Final push of last minute ****** I hope. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-06-2019, 10:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	Oh....I forgot to mention. I tested the wastegates and they crack open at 15psi and are fully extended by 17psi. I knew they were aftermarket actuators but hot damn. I was hoping for 12psi on pump but I guess that's what backing down the ignition timing is for __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

09-06-2019, 11:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	How could I possibly goof a rear main seal I asked myself. Turns out my only goof was not checking the crank before installing the first seal. So those 2 blobs of silicone left on the crank were pressing on the soft lip of the seal as the crank spun, just letting all the oil out. My brother being the ******* MVP that he is came over after work to help me drop the transmission, inspect everything and reinstall it. Thinking I might email AAM about it but I doubt I'll get anywhere. Anyway that saga is over. I also solved the intercooler piping issue. I've got some stuff left to tighten under the car, the front end to install and the interior to clean up. I may strike up the ambition to pull the fuel pump assembly again to see whats up with the level sender. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

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