Daily Driver No Longer

JARblue · 03-20-2019, 06:32 PM

So the SuckerPunch oil pump gears are on backorder. I'm contacting them to see exactly how long that backorder might be

JARblue · 03-20-2019, 06:48 PM

Like most of the parts I have already collected, I purchased the ARC coolant reservoir used from a fellow forum member.

Spooler · 03-20-2019, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I know you are not and you no the risk I just want to state the obvious as there folks that are reading this thread that need to know! I'm also kind of found of you too LMAO!

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Another Zoren. Oh my GOD!!!!!

Spooler · 03-20-2019, 09:14 PM

You got time JarBlue. I didn't get a roll bar for my car. I want to do a local track day to see how my neck does first. If all goes well, I will consider the safety upgrades that I need. 5 point roll bar, Race Seat, 6 point harness, HANS device, etc.

Brendan · 03-21-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've made the decision that the Z is the wrong platform for autoXing competitively. For me, at least. Unless I want to basically keep it stock, I don't feel it's worth modifying much for autoX.

I want to redline 5th gear. I want to threshold brake from 150+ mph. I want to throw my Z around corners on the absolute edge of traction at 80+ mph ...

... safely ... eventually. Can't do that on the street or autoX.

Who said anything about autocross

Enjoying your car is all that matters. I was just curious.

JARblue · 03-26-2019, 02:41 PM

It was mentioned by others. No, I have not considered racing competitively. Out of my price range. If someone wants to sponsor me, sure lol.

JARblue · 03-26-2019, 02:43 PM

Added a few thousand to the budget for the differential and SPL bits along with a few driving courses

JARblue · 03-26-2019, 07:11 PM

Finances moving in the right direction. Massive parts order this week or next most likely

Gotta dump the Fit and pay off a bank loan I don't need anymore

JARblue · 03-27-2019, 09:31 AM

So one of my nagging thoughts I haven't expressed in this thread is my intakes. I'm currently running the R2C intakes. I really like the filters, but I'm not happy with engine bay temps. The IATs are a bit high mainly due to the metal tubes even though the heat shield actually works pretty well.

I realize this won't be too much of a problem at speed on the track. Just trying to decide if it's worth swapping them to help out with the temps overall. I could easily pick up some post-MAF tubes to go with the stock intakes and R2C dry panel filters I have. Of course, the logical choice is to go for one of the long tubes (Stillen, Takeda, Z1, AEM). Probably rather not spend the money on the long tubes at this time. That's an easy mod I can DIY at anytime. Open to thoughts and suggestions.

Note that a vented hood is a consideration but probably not feasible for another year or so. That is, depending on how much further I fall down the rabbit hole after this first upcoming leap.

jwick · 03-27-2019, 06:27 PM

I went full bolt-on prior to turbo. The biggest power I picked up was from ditching stock cats. Recommend a HFC since you’ll be tracking and likely have noise limitations.

JARblue · 03-27-2019, 06:38 PM

Well that's shitty. I'm not interested in HFCs. I guess I'll have to figure it out. I've got an extra resonated X-pipe that I can throw on the exhaust. Could get resonated TPs as well. Just don't want to.

For Austin Driveway, the only noise limitation is that the car has a muffler.

For COTA, I've heard it depends on the club you run with as to whether they enforce dB limitations. The expensive (e.g. Porsche) sessions tend to be more strict. The Miata guys DGAF.

Rusty · 03-27-2019, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

I went full bolt-on prior to turbo. The biggest power I picked up was from ditching stock cats. Recommend a HFC since you’ll be tracking and likely have noise limitations.

A lot of tracks have posted 95 to 100 dB. Some don't enforce it tho.

BettyZ · 03-28-2019, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

So one of my nagging thoughts I haven't expressed in this thread is my intakes. I'm currently running the R2C intakes. I really like the filters, but I'm not happy with engine bay temps. The IATs are a bit high mainly due to the metal tubes even though the heat shield actually works pretty well.

I realize this won't be too much of a problem at speed on the track. Just trying to decide if it's worth swapping them to help out with the temps overall. I could easily pick up some post-MAF tubes to go with the stock intakes and R2C dry panel filters I have. Of course, the logical choice is to go for one of the long tubes (Stillen, Takeda, Z1, AEM). Probably rather not spend the money on the long tubes at this time. That's an easy mod I can DIY at anytime. Open to thoughts and suggestions.

Note that a vented hood is a consideration but probably not feasible for another year or so. That is, depending on how much further I fall down the rabbit hole after this first upcoming leap.

I have the Z1 intakes and consistently log IATs of 7-10 degrees F above ambient outside temp... that's with an oil cooler sitting right below one of the filters. I'd say it's worth it.

As for the vented hood, what cost? All you need is a sawzall, 3D printer, and steady hands

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JARblue · 03-28-2019, 11:51 AM

Intakes added to the list...

Vented hood is only $350 for Trackspec Vents. Time is the problem. Plus I don't want to overpay someone else to make sure it's done properly and up to par with my OCD. Fujimura CF hood would be nice, but it's $$$$ unless I can find one used locally.

JARblue · 03-28-2019, 11:54 AM

Watched a DIY video on the galley gaskets. Very happy with my decision not to attempt that work

But I'm thinking a new water pump is a good idea. While we're in there.

And might as well replace my power steering pump that started whining after the dealer changed my steering rack and left the PS fluid reservoir empty

03-20-2019, 06:32 PM	#61 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	So the SuckerPunch oil pump gears are on backorder. I'm contacting them to see exactly how long that backorder might be __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-20-2019, 06:48 PM	#62 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Like most of the parts I have already collected, I purchased the ARC coolant reservoir used from a fellow forum member. BettyZ likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-20-2019, 09:14 PM	#64 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You got time JarBlue. I didn't get a roll bar for my car. I want to do a local track day to see how my neck does first. If all goes well, I will consider the safety upgrades that I need. 5 point roll bar, Race Seat, 6 point harness, HANS device, etc. Rusty likes this.

03-26-2019, 02:41 PM	#66 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It was mentioned by others. No, I have not considered racing competitively. Out of my price range. If someone wants to sponsor me, sure lol. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-26-2019, 02:43 PM	#67 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Added a few thousand to the budget for the differential and SPL bits along with a few driving courses __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-26-2019, 07:11 PM	#68 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Finances moving in the right direction. Massive parts order this week or next most likely Gotta dump the Fit and pay off a bank loan I don't need anymore 2011 Nismo#91, Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-27-2019, 09:31 AM	#69 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	So one of my nagging thoughts I haven't expressed in this thread is my intakes. I'm currently running the R2C intakes. I really like the filters, but I'm not happy with engine bay temps. The IATs are a bit high mainly due to the metal tubes even though the heat shield actually works pretty well. I realize this won't be too much of a problem at speed on the track. Just trying to decide if it's worth swapping them to help out with the temps overall. I could easily pick up some post-MAF tubes to go with the stock intakes and R2C dry panel filters I have. Of course, the logical choice is to go for one of the long tubes (Stillen, Takeda, Z1, AEM). Probably rather not spend the money on the long tubes at this time. That's an easy mod I can DIY at anytime. Open to thoughts and suggestions. Note that a vented hood is a consideration but probably not feasible for another year or so. That is, depending on how much further I fall down the rabbit hole after this first upcoming leap. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-27-2019, 06:27 PM	#70 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	I went full bolt-on prior to turbo. The biggest power I picked up was from ditching stock cats. Recommend a HFC since you’ll be tracking and likely have noise limitations. JARblue and Hotrodz like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-27-2019, 06:38 PM	#71 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Well that's shitty. I'm not interested in HFCs. I guess I'll have to figure it out. I've got an extra resonated X-pipe that I can throw on the exhaust. Could get resonated TPs as well. Just don't want to. For Austin Driveway, the only noise limitation is that the car has a muffler. For COTA, I've heard it depends on the club you run with as to whether they enforce dB limitations. The expensive (e.g. Porsche) sessions tend to be more strict. The Miata guys DGAF. jwick and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-28-2019, 11:51 AM	#74 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Intakes added to the list... Vented hood is only $350 for Trackspec Vents. Time is the problem. Plus I don't want to overpay someone else to make sure it's done properly and up to par with my OCD. Fujimura CF hood would be nice, but it's $$$$ unless I can find one used locally. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-28-2019, 11:54 AM	#75 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Watched a DIY video on the galley gaskets. Very happy with my decision not to attempt that work But I'm thinking a new water pump is a good idea. While we're in there. And might as well replace my power steering pump that started whining after the dealer changed my steering rack and left the PS fluid reservoir empty __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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