Dan's VSR top-mount turbo 370 v3.0

Rusty · 03-05-2020, 08:12 PM

The last time I cracked a hole in aluminum. I had to rebuild a motorcycle engine just to replace the cracked case.

Learned my lesson on that one.

ZontheRocks · 03-05-2020, 09:05 PM

Glad to see that you’re still keeping us updated with your build.

Spooler · 03-05-2020, 10:09 PM

Enjoy the CJM solid motor mounts. You get a little race car added.

Ultrakla$$ic · 03-06-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

So I think I messed something up with where I had a lot of my pics stored/linked....going to have to go through this weekend and restore all the pics with broken links.

Please do! I'd love to read and see this!

Ultrakla$$ic · 03-16-2020, 09:35 AM

GalaxZ. · 03-29-2020, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

So while trying to just maintain my Z I was having some intermittent oil pressure warning lights coming on so I went to change out the oil pressure sending unit which was only like $20. So yeah that went out the window and ended up costing over a grand to fix in labor and parts. While putting the new sensor in the upper oil pan, I over-torqued it and ended up cracking the pan. Wasn't a super bad crack like others I've seen while googling the problem but it was bad. Tried to plug/weld but that didn't fix it. Ended up just ordering a new upper oil pan.

Sucks that you ended up having to replace the upper, but at least you got it fixed! i'll definitely keep the torque down when I work on my oil pressure sensor. Almost done installing my Kw3's, then working on installing my Setrab 34 Row Oil Cooler. Will be running the oil cooler inlet and outlet to the thermostatic sandwich plate, and the oil feed for the turbo to a t-fitting that goes off the oil pressure sensor.

Also i'm curious if my VSR kit was an older, less revised version? Your maf sensor placement seems superior compared to mine. My passenger side piping is the same, but my maf location is on the bottom side of the pipe and extremely close to the turbo. the wires down there are pretty charred. My intake piping on the driver side is a completely different shape. It doesn't go between the power steering and coolant reservoir, it goes inwards towards the block and back out, allowing the reservoirs to be side by side. weird!

FireDan50 · 04-10-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GalaxZ.

Sucks that you ended up having to replace the upper, but at least you got it fixed! i'll definitely keep the torque down when I work on my oil pressure sensor. Almost done installing my Kw3's, then working on installing my Setrab 34 Row Oil Cooler. Will be running the oil cooler inlet and outlet to the thermostatic sandwich plate, and the oil feed for the turbo to a t-fitting that goes off the oil pressure sensor.

Also i'm curious if my VSR kit was an older, less revised version? Your maf sensor placement seems superior compared to mine. My passenger side piping is the same, but my maf location is on the bottom side of the pipe and extremely close to the turbo. the wires down there are pretty charred. My intake piping on the driver side is a completely different shape. It doesn't go between the power steering and coolant reservoir, it goes inwards towards the block and back out, allowing the reservoirs to be side by side. weird!

Yeah, I've seen a few version of the VSR kit as it progressed. You know when you had yours done? I think mine was in Aug 2013

FireDan50 · 04-10-2020, 07:16 PM

So if anyone is on Facebook, I've decided to sell my Z and posted it on the Marketplace and a couple Z Groups. I just don't use my car anymore; don't do meets/shows/races etc and its just kinda taking up room that we'd love to use for a home gym. If anyone knows someone in the market, hit me up.

FireDan50 · 04-25-2020, 07:17 PM

After 8 years of ownership, tens of thousands of dollars in modifications, blood/sweat/tears, I have sold my Z. I told the new owner he should join this forum to learn more.

Hotrodz · 04-25-2020, 07:48 PM

Dan glad that you found her a good home. Sorry see you move on but that is life. Don't be stranger and check in every now and then. Be well and stay safe!

Bob

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ABUNAI NISMO · 04-25-2020, 09:46 PM

GalaxZ. · 05-19-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

After 8 years of ownership, tens of thousands of dollars in modifications, blood/sweat/tears, I have sold my Z. I told the new owner he should join this forum to learn more.

Looks like she’s back up for sale at $17000 if anyone can snag it!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2292...67012520309010

FireDan50 · 05-19-2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GalaxZ.

Looks like she’s back up for sale at $17000 if anyone can snag it!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2292...67012520309010

LoL... too much to handle?

Jets370 · 05-19-2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

LoL... too much to handle?

He claims he wants to go back to a normal car.. After speaking with him, he says the car throws P0300, as well as the same intermittent low oil pressure light you experienced Dan. Any ideas? I'm interested in the Z, but not sure if ill be interested in it if its losing compression somewhere. PM me your phone # Daniel if you don't mind! I know you sold it, but would love some more information as the new owner doesn't seem to experienced.

03-05-2020, 08:12 PM	#151 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,172 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The last time I cracked a hole in aluminum. I had to rebuild a motorcycle engine just to replace the cracked case. Learned my lesson on that one. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-05-2020, 09:05 PM	#152 (permalink)
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03-05-2020, 10:09 PM	#153 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,791 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Enjoy the CJM solid motor mounts. You get a little race car added. Rusty, Hotrodz and madwi like this.

03-16-2020, 09:35 AM	#155 (permalink)
Ultrakla$$ic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lowsyana Posts: 131 Drives: 2014 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 10072	__________________ 2014 370z Sport Touring 7speed AT/QAB PEARL WHITE TRICOLOR/HKS MAX IV GT COILOVERS/VICREZ SPLITTERS/TEXAS DRIFTER SPOILER/GTR START BUTTON/AMSOIL OIL & FILTER/K&N DROP-INS

04-10-2020, 07:16 PM	#158 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	So if anyone is on Facebook, I've decided to sell my Z and posted it on the Marketplace and a couple Z Groups. I just don't use my car anymore; don't do meets/shows/races etc and its just kinda taking up room that we'd love to use for a home gym. If anyone knows someone in the market, hit me up. GalaxZ. likes this. __________________ VSR Single-turbo kit: 611hp/517tq @ 10psi (Q16 race gas) Dan's VSR top-mount turbo 370z

04-25-2020, 07:17 PM	#159 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	After 8 years of ownership, tens of thousands of dollars in modifications, blood/sweat/tears, I have sold my Z. I told the new owner he should join this forum to learn more. Rusty, Hotrodz and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ VSR Single-turbo kit: 611hp/517tq @ 10psi (Q16 race gas) Dan's VSR top-mount turbo 370z

04-25-2020, 07:48 PM	#160 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Dan glad that you found her a good home. Sorry see you move on but that is life. Don't be stranger and check in every now and then. Be well and stay safe! Bob Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Rusty, FireDan50 and JLarson like this. __________________ *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\|

04-25-2020, 09:46 PM	#161 (permalink)
ABUNAI NISMO Base Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Irvine Posts: 69 Drives: 2020 NISMO BLK Rep Power: 5	very nice build!

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