What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

hrtbrknprince · 10-08-2020, 09:33 PM

Didn’t happen “today” but couple days after finally getting her going this happened.

Not sure if I’m gonna get another Z or get something JDM. *

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BettyZ · 10-08-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Far enough away to know to stay away from you

You pulling back your invitation to stay at your place when we go to the Finger Lakes? Typical rural New Yawker - all talk no kok

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abm89 · 10-09-2020, 12:31 PM

CEL for cat efficiency is back, so I'll put in the copper gaskets and look at getting retuned.

My VLS Oil Pressure gauge is here so I might install it this weekend. We'll see if the pressure is still in spec, lol.

Hiram2011 · 10-09-2020, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Bummer bro. What part of IL are you in?

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Southern Illinois, around Carbondale.

abm89 · 10-09-2020, 10:44 PM

I installed the sensors and the fittings tonight for the oil pressure gauge. I had a tiny leak at the fitting for the gauge sensor so I backed it out and added Teflon tape (I must have forgot). No obvious leaks after running the car and doing a slight rev. I didnt drive it down the street but it should be ok. All of the fittings don’t thread in all the way, but I guess that is expected with tapered threads. I was able to get a reasonable amount of turns on all of them and tightening them so I was sure they are not being backed out easily. Any tips on dealing with those fittings? I’ve been reading through the threads, and I think I’ll add some RTV to the base of the fittings so it will at least give me an extra seal. I saw absolutely no leaks at the BSPT fittings on the block or the OEM sensor.

Also I went ahead and ordered a new undertray. Trying the Z1 version this time.

abm89 · 10-10-2020, 04:01 PM

Drained the old power steering fluid and replaced it with fresh Redline ATF. I also emptied the catch cans. both were FULL, which cant be good for driving around; admittedly, i have not checked them in a while. Cleaned the air filters, changed to the copper header-to-cat gaskets, and then started routing the wiring for the pressure gauge. I definitely need to extend the wiring to have some options for the position of the gauge. Still waiting on my add-a-fuse kit so I can leverage a 12v source. Likely going to use the tap for the cigarette lighter since those are not on when the car is off.

A Black Z34 · 10-10-2020, 05:05 PM

Installed some K&N drop in’s today. Definitely the toughest install out there lol.

Pretty impressed. Throttle response is noticeably better, engine feels like it’s running more smoothly, and I low key feel the slight HP gain. Not bad for the price. I think there is a slight sound difference as well, but it’s hard to notice over the short tails.

JARblue · 10-10-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by A Black Z34

Installed some K&N drop in’s today. Definitely the toughest install out there lol.

Nice work

I know how you feel. I put gas in the car once

abm89 · 10-10-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by A Black Z34

Installed some K&N drop in’s today. Definitely the toughest install out there lol.

Pretty impressed. Throttle response is noticeably better, engine feels like it’s running more smoothly, and I low key feel the slight HP gain. Not bad for the price. I think there is a slight sound difference as well, but it’s hard to notice over the short tails.

I remember on a dyno day, we had 2 Zs with the same cat back only and nothing else) same model year. The one with drop ins made 10 more wheel horsepower than the one with stock filters. Not the best test but it's something.

blackcherry20 · 10-10-2020, 11:17 PM

Looked at Harry. Admired his lines under the cover ��❤️

Spooler · 10-10-2020, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hrtbrknprince

Didn’t happen “today” but couple days after finally getting her going this happened.

Not sure if I’m gonna get another Z or get something JDM. *

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Get another one. I did when I was hit in the rear.

blackcherry20 · 10-10-2020, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Get another one. I did when I was hit in the rear.

Blasphemy. Where is your loyalty?!

Quicksilvers · 10-11-2020, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hrtbrknprince

Didn’t happen “today” but couple days after finally getting her going this happened.

Not sure if I’m gonna get another Z or get something JDM. *

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Fix it or purchase another Z! That looks fixable my previous Z looked worse than that and I had a body shop repair it.

BettyZ · 10-11-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Get another one. I did when I was hit in the rear.

What was his name?

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DeliriousClam · 10-11-2020, 11:34 AM

Changed the spark plugs yesterday to confirm if mine was running lean. Just ordered a tune through SpecialtyZ to correct it until I pull the trigger on a supercharger

10-08-2020, 09:33 PM	#5011 (permalink)
hrtbrknprince Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Savannah Posts: 113 Drives: 14 MBMM6S Rep Power: 3368	Didn’t happen “today” but couple days after finally getting her going this happened. Not sure if I’m gonna get another Z or get something JDM. * Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Spooler, Quicksilvers and BettyZ like this.

10-09-2020, 12:31 PM	#5013 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	CEL for cat efficiency is back, so I'll put in the copper gaskets and look at getting retuned. My VLS Oil Pressure gauge is here so I might install it this weekend. We'll see if the pressure is still in spec, lol. JARblue and BettyZ like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

10-09-2020, 10:44 PM	#5015 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I installed the sensors and the fittings tonight for the oil pressure gauge. I had a tiny leak at the fitting for the gauge sensor so I backed it out and added Teflon tape (I must have forgot). No obvious leaks after running the car and doing a slight rev. I didnt drive it down the street but it should be ok. All of the fittings don’t thread in all the way, but I guess that is expected with tapered threads. I was able to get a reasonable amount of turns on all of them and tightening them so I was sure they are not being backed out easily. Any tips on dealing with those fittings? I’ve been reading through the threads, and I think I’ll add some RTV to the base of the fittings so it will at least give me an extra seal. I saw absolutely no leaks at the BSPT fittings on the block or the OEM sensor. Also I went ahead and ordered a new undertray. Trying the Z1 version this time. God-Speed, JARblue and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

10-10-2020, 04:01 PM	#5016 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Drained the old power steering fluid and replaced it with fresh Redline ATF. I also emptied the catch cans. both were FULL, which cant be good for driving around; admittedly, i have not checked them in a while. Cleaned the air filters, changed to the copper header-to-cat gaskets, and then started routing the wiring for the pressure gauge. I definitely need to extend the wiring to have some options for the position of the gauge. Still waiting on my add-a-fuse kit so I can leverage a 12v source. Likely going to use the tap for the cigarette lighter since those are not on when the car is off. JARblue, Rusty and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

10-10-2020, 05:05 PM	#5017 (permalink)
A Black Z34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: WA Posts: 64 Drives: 16 370 Nismo Tech 6M Rep Power: 11832	Installed some K&N drop in’s today. Definitely the toughest install out there lol. Pretty impressed. Throttle response is noticeably better, engine feels like it’s running more smoothly, and I low key feel the slight HP gain. Not bad for the price. I think there is a slight sound difference as well, but it’s hard to notice over the short tails. JARblue, abm89 and ZontheRocks like this.

10-10-2020, 11:17 PM	#5020 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Looked at Harry. Admired his lines under the cover ��❤️ JARblue likes this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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