DannyGT's Journal/Progress

dlmartin81 · 09-04-2010, 11:21 PM

Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing your progress and end result.

EDIT: BTW, I don't think you sound retarded. You sound like someone who's exited and eager to SC'ing a Z. I would be too. Good luck.

DannyGT · 09-05-2010, 02:48 AM

2.48am! manifold off!

DannyGT · 09-05-2010, 04:12 AM

4.15am - IM is back on and new fuel system complete!

Going to call it a night at get on re-assembly of the power steering lines, than SC brackets, than SC! - this has gone incredibly smooth with only 2 'demon' bolts so far but we were able to take care of them...More on that in the morning!

...stay tuned.

DannyGT · 09-05-2010, 02:01 PM

another update from last night - a small nut fell into one of the ports while removing the protective tape. That was truly an 'oh ****' moment. Luckily the valve was fully closed and I had a long enough magnet to retrieve it! Besides that, the IM is bolted back on and we're almost there now! Images of those demon bolts and things to watch out for around 5-6 pm tonight.

UPDATED VIDEO...

ChrisSlicks · 09-05-2010, 02:13 PM

Nice progress!

DannyGT · 09-05-2010, 05:55 PM

Quick, I need some recommendations...Going to pick up some fluids.

What's the best off the shelf power steering, coolant, windshield washer fluids?

ChrisSlicks · 09-05-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

Quick, I need some recommendations...Going to pick up some fluids.

What's the best off the shelf power steering, coolant, windshield washer fluids?

Power steering is Dextron VI, I used Redline D6 ATF. For coolant the best performer is pure distilled water with enough anti-freeze mixed in to act as a corrosion inhibitor and freeze protection depending on the coldness for your area.

DannyGT · 09-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Another update. Power steering lines complete, supercharger brackets in place. I'll have to stop for today because I was informed by Sam that they recently discovered some good data from a flow machine that showed some very positive numbers on an improved intake piece that for lack of better terms is somewhat port and polished to smooth it out even further on the inside track.

So my next steps are to put that piece in place but I wont until the new one arrives which according to Sam should be mid this week! This is a good thing, I will be double checking all my connections and ensuring all is well.

As usual I will have a quick vid showing some of the additional progress and any other issues I run into.

theDreamer · 09-05-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

Another update. Power steering lines complete, supercharger brackets in place. I'll have to stop for today because I was informed by Sam that they recently discovered some good data from a flow machine that showed some very positive numbers on an improved intake piece that for lack of better terms is somewhat port and polished to smooth it out even further on the inside track.

So my next steps are to put that piece in place but I wont until the new one arrives which according to Sam should be mid this week! This is a good thing, I will be double checking all my connections and ensuring all is well.

As usual I will have a quick vid showing some of the additional progress and any other issues I run into.

Yep, the updated piece which we hope provides something positive for the LTHs.

Boost_lee · 09-06-2010, 02:53 AM

great build progress

Zat_Zuma · 09-06-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, the updated piece which we hope provides something positive for the LTHs.

Do tell ................ please

Sigs · 09-08-2010, 10:18 AM

Looks very exciting. About time for an update!

DannyGT · 09-09-2010, 12:33 AM

OK guys another update while I wait for the new casted intake piece...

My friend has a body shop and does alot of crazy widebody turbo'd porsche/bmw/audi's and I'm thinking of taking my front bumper and getting it custom cut to look something like the Zele kit. Now, I have to see what the price difference would be but I'm taking the bumper to him tomorrow to do some mock ups...

Does anyone have any idea's of what might look good, or if there are pieces out there that can perhaps be molded onto the car to have a nice design and still serve the purpose of getting things like the oil cooler, etc etc as much cool air as possible.

Jamaica · 09-09-2010, 02:04 AM

Price also has a factor. Might cost the same when its all said and done when its mocked up, drilled, sanded and etc to make it look like the zele. The zele kit also has a carbon fiber piece at the bottom.

mattjk · 09-09-2010, 04:03 AM

damn lucky bastard!!! That is such a nice S/C kit. Gonna have to save up for one.

09-04-2010, 11:21 PM	#151 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 608	Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing your progress and end result. EDIT: BTW, I don't think you sound retarded. You sound like someone who's exited and eager to SC'ing a Z. I would be too. Good luck. __________________ Dan F.I. SS CBE 18-R \|\| Llumar 40% tint Last edited by dlmartin81; 09-04-2010 at 11:25 PM.

09-05-2010, 02:48 AM	#152 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	2.48am! manifold off! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-05-2010, 04:12 AM	#153 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	4.15am - IM is back on and new fuel system complete! Going to call it a night at get on re-assembly of the power steering lines, than SC brackets, than SC! - this has gone incredibly smooth with only 2 'demon' bolts so far but we were able to take care of them...More on that in the morning! ...stay tuned. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-05-2010, 02:01 PM	#154 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	another update from last night - a small nut fell into one of the ports while removing the protective tape. That was truly an 'oh **' moment. Luckily the valve was fully closed and I had a long enough magnet to retrieve it! Besides that, the IM is bolted back on and we're almost there now! Images of those demon bolts and things to watch out for around 5-6 pm tonight. UPDATED VIDEO... __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)** Last edited by DannyGT; 09-05-2010 at 06:01 PM.

09-05-2010, 02:13 PM	#155 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Nice progress! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-05-2010, 05:55 PM	#156 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Quick, I need some recommendations...Going to pick up some fluids. What's the best off the shelf power steering, coolant, windshield washer fluids? __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-05-2010, 10:02 PM	#158 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Another update. Power steering lines complete, supercharger brackets in place. I'll have to stop for today because I was informed by Sam that they recently discovered some good data from a flow machine that showed some very positive numbers on an improved intake piece that for lack of better terms is somewhat port and polished to smooth it out even further on the inside track. So my next steps are to put that piece in place but I wont until the new one arrives which according to Sam should be mid this week! This is a good thing, I will be double checking all my connections and ensuring all is well. As usual I will have a quick vid showing some of the additional progress and any other issues I run into. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-06-2010, 02:53 AM	#160 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	great build progress

09-08-2010, 10:18 AM	#162 (permalink)
Sigs Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 11 Drives: 02 SpecV CW M6 Rep Power: 16	Looks very exciting. About time for an update!

09-09-2010, 12:33 AM	#163 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	OK guys another update while I wait for the new casted intake piece... My friend has a body shop and does alot of crazy widebody turbo'd porsche/bmw/audi's and I'm thinking of taking my front bumper and getting it custom cut to look something like the Zele kit. Now, I have to see what the price difference would be but I'm taking the bumper to him tomorrow to do some mock ups... Does anyone have any idea's of what might look good, or if there are pieces out there that can perhaps be molded onto the car to have a nice design and still serve the purpose of getting things like the oil cooler, etc etc as much cool air as possible. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

09-09-2010, 02:04 AM	#164 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Price also has a factor. Might cost the same when its all said and done when its mocked up, drilled, sanded and etc to make it look like the zele. The zele kit also has a carbon fiber piece at the bottom.

09-09-2010, 04:03 AM	#165 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	damn lucky bastard!!! That is such a nice S/C kit. Gonna have to save up for one.

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