Exciting New Nissan 370Z NISMO Team

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

How are you guys dealing with the fuel starvation issue?

Grand Am and most other wheel to wheel racing bodies require a fuel cell, stock tank will be gone.

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Grand Am and most other wheel to wheel racing bodies require a fuel cell, stock tank will be gone.

true...forgot about that.

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-11-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Grand Am and most other wheel to wheel racing bodies require a fuel cell, stock tank will be gone.

In the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, we are permitted to run either a cell or the stock tank. We have gone the fuel cell for several reasons. First and foremost, it gains us rearward weight percentage, which is advantageous for handling. It also addresses any starvation issues whatsoever in that we were able to carefully design and engineer the cell so that it will pickup fuel with no stumbles down to about 4 oz of fuel. You will get a warning light with about four miles of track driving left (one lap at Road America, the highest fuel consumption per lap place we go). For any of you building track Zs who are interested in such a setup, let us know and we can make them available.

Mike

1slow370 · 03-11-2011, 05:02 AM

actually it's first and foremost your cars won't shut off in the middle of a turn at 3/4 of a tank or less that is a hell of a lot worse than weight distribution.

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-11-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

actually it's first and foremost your cars won't shut off in the middle of a turn at 3/4 of a tank or less that is a hell of a lot worse than weight distribution.

I should have made it more clear that I said first and foremost because the rear % is the reason we made the decision, not the starve issue. We would have been able to modify the stock tank to alleviate the stumbling, but we'd still be dealing with the weight distribution issue.

Mike

spearfish25 · 03-11-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by msweeney

For any of you building track Zs who are interested in such a setup, let us know and we can make them available.

Mike, that's great. You might as well just post some prices and make a group buy. There is at least a handful of people looking for a solution. I'm excited to see your setup. Brake ducting will be your second selling niche for our cars. Obviously you guys have some more pressing deadlines at the moment though...

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-11-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Mike, that's great. You might as well just post some prices and make a group buy. There is at least a handful of people looking for a solution. I'm excited to see your setup. Brake ducting will be your second selling niche for our cars. Obviously you guys have some more pressing deadlines at the moment though...

Thanks dude! We're working on making an affordable version of our brake duct system that works with our brake kit, and it should be available sometime this summer. As for the tank, we just had a meeting, and we will have two solutions to offer.

First option is the full race setup that I already talked about. This is not cheap, but if you are building a full race car, it is the right option, in terms of weight distribution, fuel pickup, and crashworthiness. This is for our full on racers, Grand Am, World Challenge, etc.

Option two is something a little less radical, and is a perfect option for the track day and autocross kind of guys. We will be designing and engineering a surge tank that drops into the stock tank and uses the stock pumps as lift pumps to keep the surge tank full. This will be a little less effective than the full cell, but will certainly be more affordable and is perfect for the more casual track driver.

We'll be able to get prices out after we finish our race cars, run a couple races and finally have a little time to make some prototypes and price them out.

Thanks!

Mike

spearfish25 · 03-11-2011, 11:12 AM

^awesome. I'd very likely be 'in' for the second option. Looking forward to following you guys this season.

ChrisSlicks · 03-11-2011, 11:48 AM

Put me down for an in-tank surge tank when you get it, sounds like it would be perfect for HPDE, time-trial setup.

zzdudaka · 03-13-2011, 10:42 AM

In for updates. Glad to see the 370 in some racing!

CasusManage · 03-19-2011, 01:13 PM

Update 3/19/11

In just over 3 weeks Mike Sweeney and Brian Lock will be making their debut at the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Barber 200, from April 7-9. They have postponed their official public revealing in order to see that the number 4 car is in tip-top shape and will demonstrate its awesome capabilities at Barber. They plan on having everything on the car and start testing within the week. So keep up for what will be some awesome videos.

Also, Mike Sweeney is running this very important fundraising effort for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, please check it out it is a great cause and you can help a lot of people!

https://svmb.dojiggy.com/pledge/inde...7E747E0F0D0403

Below are some cool pictures on what has been going on at the shop and also a video tour of the shop, for those who might have missed Cmike2780's post.

Cool Video!

Awesome Picture!

Sweet fuel cell/receptacle setup!

Awesome oil cooler setup!

Mike and Jeff working sheet metal for fuel cell

Andrew machining the A/C Delete Kit Pulley Relocation Bracket

Front of car 3/8

Big Duster TIG welding coolant swirl pot

Car rear 3/9 - working on crossing things off of that punch list!

Wiring!

Making templates for graphics

Best lookin' canopies you ever saw.

Machining A-arm pieces

Making brake and fuel lines

Andrew being smart.

Taylor-Dunn! These things make the racing world go round, we'll be doing some custom stuff with ours...

Starting to lay on the car wrap!

Drew being smart

Weighing the car, Clampett-style

Sneak peek of our finished caliper mount and a prototype Ultra-Trick 370Z Upper A-Arm

The team is also selling their 2005 Renegade toterhome setup.

If you are interested visit: 2005 Renegade Toter Home For Sale! Only 74,000 miles!!! - eBay (item 330542521484 end time Mar-22-11 11:28:13 PDT)

Keep checking this thread and sign up for A.M. Performance's Facebook page to receive more great updates!

ChrisSlicks · 03-19-2011, 01:23 PM

Liking the A-arms.

Cmike2780 · 03-15-2011, 07:16 PM

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-15-2011, 10:51 PM

LOL, you guys are good! Thanks for linking that, Mike! We're working on another big update as I type...

Mike

NewYorkJon34 · 03-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Hey mike, what front endlinks are you guys going to be using?

03-11-2011, 05:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	actually it's first and foremost your cars won't shut off in the middle of a turn at 3/4 of a tank or less that is a hell of a lot worse than weight distribution. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-11-2011, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	^awesome. I'd very likely be 'in' for the second option. Looking forward to following you guys this season. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-11-2011, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Put me down for an in-tank surge tank when you get it, sounds like it would be perfect for HPDE, time-trial setup. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-13-2011, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	In for updates. Glad to see the 370 in some racing! __________________ Happy Z Motoring! zzdudaka 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z #357

03-19-2011, 01:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
CasusManage Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan NISMO Rep Power: 15	Update 3/19/11 Update 3/19/11 In just over 3 weeks Mike Sweeney and Brian Lock will be making their debut at the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Barber 200, from April 7-9. They have postponed their official public revealing in order to see that the number 4 car is in tip-top shape and will demonstrate its awesome capabilities at Barber. They plan on having everything on the car and start testing within the week. So keep up for what will be some awesome videos. Also, Mike Sweeney is running this very important fundraising effort for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, please check it out it is a great cause and you can help a lot of people! https://svmb.dojiggy.com/pledge/inde...7E747E0F0D0403 Below are some cool pictures on what has been going on at the shop and also a video tour of the shop, for those who might have missed Cmike2780's post. Cool Video! Awesome Picture! Sweet fuel cell/receptacle setup! Awesome oil cooler setup! Mike and Jeff working sheet metal for fuel cell Andrew machining the A/C Delete Kit Pulley Relocation Bracket Front of car 3/8 Big Duster TIG welding coolant swirl pot Car rear 3/9 - working on crossing things off of that punch list! Wiring! Making templates for graphics Best lookin' canopies you ever saw. Machining A-arm pieces Making brake and fuel lines Andrew being smart. Taylor-Dunn! These things make the racing world go round, we'll be doing some custom stuff with ours... Starting to lay on the car wrap! Drew being smart Weighing the car, Clampett-style Sneak peek of our finished caliper mount and a prototype Ultra-Trick 370Z Upper A-Arm The team is also selling their 2005 Renegade toterhome setup. If you are interested visit: 2005 Renegade Toter Home For Sale! Only 74,000 miles!!! - eBay (item 330542521484 end time Mar-22-11 11:28:13 PDT) Keep checking this thread and sign up for A.M. Performance's Facebook page to receive more great updates! Last edited by CasusManage; 03-19-2011 at 01:16 PM.

03-19-2011, 01:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Liking the A-arms. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-15-2011, 07:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	__________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-15-2011, 10:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike@AMPerformance Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 370Z Grand Am GS Rep Power: 15	LOL, you guys are good! Thanks for linking that, Mike! We're working on another big update as I type... Mike

03-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Hey mike, what front endlinks are you guys going to be using?

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