The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Riptide67 · 11-26-2014, 05:22 PM

Things have been relatively quiet on the build, as I am moving into a new house. Hopefully snag a goodie or two on Black Friday this year. Possibly some Z1 2 piece rotors and their intake manifold

Trying to take some vacation time back east for Christmas and the airlines are super pricey this year :/

GaleForce · 11-26-2014, 11:49 PM

I live for updates in this thread. Need MOAR pics!

Riptide67 · 12-01-2014, 04:30 PM

Don't worry, got another shoot and a video coming soon brotha!

Riptide67 · 01-02-2015, 01:33 PM

Okay, so I made it home for the holidays which was a tad bit expensive. So, I was unable to take advantage on any of the fancy Black Friday and holiday sales this year.

But today, I did happen to score a new Z1 intake manifold from a guy on VQ Nation. Luckily he is trading in his Z for a new Q50 and never installed it. Scored it for $225 shipped and just have to send my OEM manifold back to him.

Riptide67 · 01-16-2015, 04:02 PM

Z1 intake manifold arrived today. I'll hopefully be able to take some time and install it on Saturday or Sunday this weekend!

Riptide67 · 02-01-2015, 12:29 PM

Update:

Had my second tune done yesterday with Intec Racing. The tuner has very extensive knowledge of the VQ. He was quite skeptical of the Z1 manifold and told me he didn't believe the porting would make a big difference. Needless to say, he was shocked with the outcome and believes in the product.

Car made 331whp and 268 ft lbs of torque, it gained power all across the band. The car runs amazing and having a 2 hour drive to and from, the difference was extremely noticeable.

Baseline run before the tune was 309whp. A drop from my last tune of 317whp. Parts added were the Z1 manifold and FI LTH. Wheels are also larger now than the OEM sport rays. The hunt for 340 whp is still on.

Once I get some time to have the clutch, flywheel, and hd csc installed, I'm hoping to free up some weight from the drivetrain.

nomodsjk · 02-16-2015, 09:23 PM

Just went through this whole thread (again) and man I'm sad you're selling this beast

Riptide67 · 02-16-2015, 10:47 PM

It's been a fun build, Rich. I don't think the car will sell. It will take someone special to buy it. I go back and forth daily on selling it.

I'm currently looking at a restored 76 Datsun 280Z as a daily. I may just keep the Z and continue building her. She is a fun car and I enjoy the **** out of her.

Plus I just registered for NissanFest 2015, haha.

Riptide67 · 02-24-2015, 03:39 AM

I've got some goodies on the way. I'll be updating with some new mods shortly

Zbrah · 02-24-2015, 04:00 AM

I was sad to see your fs thread but the news of new parts coming in puts a big *** smile on my face again

Riptide67 · 02-24-2015, 03:31 PM

Yes sir, I have decided to hang just a little bit. The season is here and I get so many negative reactions from people regarding selling/parting out, that it makes me fell bad and guilty haha. I have the following in route or sitting in my garage:

Z1 motorsports:
-Silicone Radiator Overflow hoses (red)
-Silicone Brake Booster hoses (red)
-Silicone Front PCV hoses (red)

Seibon:
-CF A Pillars

Fly1 Motorsports:
-CF Roof Cap

Mishimoto:
-Silicone couplers (black)
-Stainless steel hose clamps

The Retrofit Source:
-Morimoto RGB Halos with controller
-STI-R 3" Etched "Z" lens

-LEDs for demon eye

New Set of headlights to mod and a new Accuair 5 gallon tank for powder coat.

Also, I need to trim the lip on the inside of my CF fenders. See if I can't utilize my 15mm Ichiba bolt on spacers I have left over. Fingers are crossed, but I think I may run into the front bumper with my tire. Worth a shot though, to go a bit more aggressive in the front end.

DatsunFTW · 02-24-2015, 04:56 PM

Could it have been me?

crazy list! Cant wait to see it all done

Luciano13 · 02-24-2015, 06:02 PM

cant wait to see the STI-R 3" Etched "Z" lens and the rest of the list

Riptide67 · 02-25-2015, 02:51 PM

I'm stoked to get back to modding the lady. I am going to start tonight with the A pillars!

DatsunFTW · 03-02-2015, 12:58 AM

Thread is outdated... Let's see those Pillars!

11-26-2014, 05:22 PM	#316 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Things have been relatively quiet on the build, as I am moving into a new house. Hopefully snag a goodie or two on Black Friday this year. Possibly some Z1 2 piece rotors and their intake manifold Trying to take some vacation time back east for Christmas and the airlines are super pricey this year :/ KaienZ34 and GaleForce like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

11-26-2014, 11:49 PM	#317 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I live for updates in this thread. Need MOAR pics! Riptide67 likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

12-01-2014, 04:30 PM	#318 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Don't worry, got another shoot and a video coming soon brotha! GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-02-2015, 01:33 PM	#319 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Okay, so I made it home for the holidays which was a tad bit expensive. So, I was unable to take advantage on any of the fancy Black Friday and holiday sales this year. But today, I did happen to score a new Z1 intake manifold from a guy on VQ Nation. Luckily he is trading in his Z for a new Q50 and never installed it. Scored it for $225 shipped and just have to send my OEM manifold back to him. Fly1 Motorsports and mag_black like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-16-2015, 04:02 PM	#320 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Z1 intake manifold arrived today. I'll hopefully be able to take some time and install it on Saturday or Sunday this weekend! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-01-2015, 12:29 PM	#321 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Update: Had my second tune done yesterday with Intec Racing. The tuner has very extensive knowledge of the VQ. He was quite skeptical of the Z1 manifold and told me he didn't believe the porting would make a big difference. Needless to say, he was shocked with the outcome and believes in the product. Car made 331whp and 268 ft lbs of torque, it gained power all across the band. The car runs amazing and having a 2 hour drive to and from, the difference was extremely noticeable. Baseline run before the tune was 309whp. A drop from my last tune of 317whp. Parts added were the Z1 manifold and FI LTH. Wheels are also larger now than the OEM sport rays. The hunt for 340 whp is still on. Once I get some time to have the clutch, flywheel, and hd csc installed, I'm hoping to free up some weight from the drivetrain. GaleForce and Zbrah like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-16-2015, 09:23 PM	#322 (permalink)
nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	Just went through this whole thread (again) and man I'm sad you're selling this beast Riptide67 likes this.

02-16-2015, 10:47 PM	#323 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	It's been a fun build, Rich. I don't think the car will sell. It will take someone special to buy it. I go back and forth daily on selling it. I'm currently looking at a restored 76 Datsun 280Z as a daily. I may just keep the Z and continue building her. She is a fun car and I enjoy the **** out of her. Plus I just registered for NissanFest 2015, haha. Rid3_FaM0uS, Hotrodz, zefaulter and 2 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-24-2015, 03:39 AM	#324 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I've got some goodies on the way. I'll be updating with some new mods shortly GaleForce, Zbrah and nomodsjk like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-24-2015, 04:00 AM	#325 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	I was sad to see your fs thread but the news of new parts coming in puts a big *** smile on my face again Hotrodz, Riptide67 and nomodsjk like this. __________________

02-24-2015, 03:31 PM	#326 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Yes sir, I have decided to hang just a little bit. The season is here and I get so many negative reactions from people regarding selling/parting out, that it makes me fell bad and guilty haha. I have the following in route or sitting in my garage: Z1 motorsports: -Silicone Radiator Overflow hoses (red) -Silicone Brake Booster hoses (red) -Silicone Front PCV hoses (red) Seibon: -CF A Pillars Fly1 Motorsports: -CF Roof Cap Mishimoto: -Silicone couplers (black) -Stainless steel hose clamps The Retrofit Source: -Morimoto RGB Halos with controller -STI-R 3" Etched "Z" lens -LEDs for demon eye New Set of headlights to mod and a new Accuair 5 gallon tank for powder coat. Also, I need to trim the lip on the inside of my CF fenders. See if I can't utilize my 15mm Ichiba bolt on spacers I have left over. Fingers are crossed, but I think I may run into the front bumper with my tire. Worth a shot though, to go a bit more aggressive in the front end. GaleForce, Luciano13 and DatsunFTW like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-24-2015, 04:56 PM	#327 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Could it have been me? crazy list! Cant wait to see it all done Riptide67 likes this. __________________ The Build

02-24-2015, 06:02 PM	#328 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	cant wait to see the STI-R 3" Etched "Z" lens and the rest of the list Riptide67 likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

02-25-2015, 02:51 PM	#329 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I'm stoked to get back to modding the lady. I am going to start tonight with the A pillars! anthonyy, Zbrah and nomodsjk like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

03-02-2015, 12:58 AM	#330 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Thread is outdated... Let's see those Pillars! Riptide67 likes this. __________________ The Build

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