GaleForce's build

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Nice job and I love how you always give a detailed review with good facts/tips! Also liking the look with hood struts

Thanks Mike.

I forgot to mention that I also notched out the battery and clutch covers so they could be removed without needing to remove the lower bolt on the hood strut.

O&G · 01-23-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Do you have pictures of the set-up in your build thread? I'll have to do some research on the catch can set-up.

O&G's Journal

^this link should take you to the page, I just ran hose from each brether filter location to a can to collect the oil, like I said, it isn't much but you'll probably notice it eventually. The attention to detail on your build is going to pay off big time! Great job!

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by O&G

O&G's Journal

^this link should take you to the page, I just ran hose from each brether filter location to a can to collect the oil, like I said, it isn't much but you'll probably notice it eventually. The attention to detail on your build is going to pay off big time! Great job!

The link didn't work, but it gave me a chance to read through your build thread again.

Awesome stuff!

Thanks for the compliments!

O&G · 01-23-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

The link didn't work, but it gave me a chance to read through your build thread again.

Awesome stuff!

Thanks for the compliments!

Pg. 5! Thanks bud!

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by O&G

Pg. 5! Thanks bud!

It's a problem on my end. Your link went to page 5 but I have the forum set up to show the maximum number of threads/posts per page. So I think having that setting threw it off. Still, I love looking through your build thread again.

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 04:51 PM

There has been some problems with hood bulge after installing Z1 hood struts. I set up my camera and tripod trying to catch the difference in hood bulge with the Z1 hood struts installed and without. Well, by eye the difference wasn't really noticeable until I took the pictures with the camera and went back and forth looking at the photos. Very noticeable. I'll see if I can make some kind of slide show alternating the photos so people can see the difference.

Long story short, after witnessing it, I had to fix it for peace of mind. How? I carefully heated the area with my Steinel Heat gun (this gun can produce temps up to 930˚F) folded up a microfibre towel lengthwise 4 times and placed it between the hood strut and plastic clutch cover while it was still hot, then closed the hood and let it cool. Then I took with hood strut and without hood strut pictures for comparison and was happy with the results.

I forgot to mention, The Z1 hood struts have model information painted on them. It would look like crap after installation so I sanded them down with some 1000 grit sandpaper and resprayed them satin black. Much better now.

I also downloaded the new Uprev base map to the ECU today.

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 08:29 PM

Here's a video I made to show the hood bulge issue for anyone interested.

The Dimer · 01-23-2013, 08:36 PM

Video is private

ZMan8 · 01-23-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

There has been some problems with hood bulge after installing Z1 hood struts. I set up my camera and tripod trying to catch the difference in hood bulge with the Z1 hood struts installed and without. Well, by eye the difference wasn't really noticeable until I took the pictures with the camera and went back and forth looking at the photos. Very noticeable. I'll see if I can make some kind of slide show alternating the photos so people can see the difference.

Long story short, after witnessing it, I had to fix it for peace of mind. How? I carefully heated the area with my Steinel Heat gun (this gun can produce temps up to 930˚F) folded up a microfibre towel lengthwise 4 times and placed it between the hood strut and plastic clutch cover while it was still hot, then closed the hood and let it cool. Then I took with hood strut and without hood strut pictures for comparison and was happy with the results.

I forgot to mention, The Z1 hood struts have model information painted on them. It would look like crap after installation so I sanded them down with some 1000 grit sandpaper and resprayed them satin black. Much better now.

I also downloaded the new Uprev base map to the ECU today.

Yes the bulge issue is real unfortunately

I'm not as creative as you with the heat gun, I just took mine off.

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

Video is private

Fixed now I think

ENT-Z · 01-23-2013, 08:49 PM

Question for you Jason -

How did you plumb up for an oil pressure sensor ( I think you have one, right?). The DIY here on the boards uses the stock location and then you place a T to add the new sensor and retain stock sensor as well. I thought a saw a pic of the kit installed and it looked like this location was already used in the turbo kit to feed the scavenge pump or something like that. I need to pull out the manual and check it out further but wondered what you did.

Thanks!

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

Question for you Jason -

How did you plumb up for an oil pressure sensor ( I think you have one, right?). The DIY here on the boards uses the stock location and then you place a T to add the new sensor and retain stock sensor as well. I thought a saw a pic of the kit installed and it looked like this location was already used in the turbo kit to feed the scavenge pump or something like that. I need to pull out the manual and check it out further but wondered what you did.

Thanks!

I did it just like the DIY (adding a T fitting) but placed the stock sending unit on the side of the T fitting and the Defi sending unit on the end. That way I didn't have to move the factory wiring like mentioned in the Turbo installation manual.

I can try to get a picture tomorrow. I'm not sure how much can be seen now with the rest of the oil lines in place.

ENT-Z · 01-23-2013, 09:16 PM

Hey thanks! That helps - did you order the parts listed in the DIY by spearfish?

GaleForce · 01-23-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

Hey thanks! That helps - did you order the parts listed in the DIY by spearfish?

No. I thought I would have trouble finding that stuff around here so I ordered it from Sasha.

happytheman · 01-23-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Thanks Mike.

I forgot to mention that I also notched out the battery and clutch covers so they could be removed without needing to remove the lower bolt on the hood strut.

Can that be done after the fact?

01-23-2013, 04:51 PM	#336 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Z1 hood struts and hood bulge There has been some problems with hood bulge after installing Z1 hood struts. I set up my camera and tripod trying to catch the difference in hood bulge with the Z1 hood struts installed and without. Well, by eye the difference wasn't really noticeable until I took the pictures with the camera and went back and forth looking at the photos. Very noticeable. I'll see if I can make some kind of slide show alternating the photos so people can see the difference. Long story short, after witnessing it, I had to fix it for peace of mind. How? I carefully heated the area with my Steinel Heat gun (this gun can produce temps up to 930˚F) folded up a microfibre towel lengthwise 4 times and placed it between the hood strut and plastic clutch cover while it was still hot, then closed the hood and let it cool. Then I took with hood strut and without hood strut pictures for comparison and was happy with the results. I forgot to mention, The Z1 hood struts have model information painted on them. It would look like crap after installation so I sanded them down with some 1000 grit sandpaper and resprayed them satin black. Much better now. I also downloaded the new Uprev base map to the ECU today. m3chhawk likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-23-2013, 08:29 PM	#337 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Z1 hood struts Here's a video I made to show the hood bulge issue for anyone interested. LMBmikeZ, ZMan8, Zdar and 1 others like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-23-2013, 08:36 PM	#338 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	Video is private __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

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01-23-2013, 08:49 PM	#341 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Question for you Jason - How did you plumb up for an oil pressure sensor ( I think you have one, right?). The DIY here on the boards uses the stock location and then you place a T to add the new sensor and retain stock sensor as well. I thought a saw a pic of the kit installed and it looked like this location was already used in the turbo kit to feed the scavenge pump or something like that. I need to pull out the manual and check it out further but wondered what you did. Thanks!

01-23-2013, 09:16 PM	#343 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Hey thanks! That helps - did you order the parts listed in the DIY by spearfish?