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Forum: Other Make Vehicles
04-05-2011, 09:15 PM
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Views: 3,145
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: More shots of the GS300

gte swap?
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
01-08-2011, 10:04 PM
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Views: 71,778
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: My 1998 Chrysler Conquest TSI build progress. 5mbps +

Always loved these cars. I'd probably do a 1jz or 2jz swap :)
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
12-12-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,736
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: 2j swap what car?

I did a 1jz in an FC and now a 1jz in my 280z
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
12-12-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Ypipe and downpipe installed. Picked up a nice amount of power but hitting fuel cut all the time :)


Replaced Diff mount with new Nissan. WOW best $40 I ever spent! Fixed my diff bang/clunk and...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-18-2010, 03:55 PM
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Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

They dyno about 230-250 with stock downpipe.

The 1jz in my rx7 dynoed at 230whp through stock DP and a high flow cat, stock fc catback.

the same car dynoed at around 280whp with 3inch dp and a...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-18-2010, 12:14 PM
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Views: 2,282
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: Rx7s?

WHAT!

I love FBs.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p162585745-4.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/1JanFeatures/22c/22c1.jpg
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Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-18-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

I'd guess closer to 2300-2400?

The engine doesn't weigh much more, but the transmission does. After the swap the front wheel gap didn't change much but the rear dropped a little for sure.

The...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-16-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Pics of current exhaust setup. Was able to push this muffler in further by putting a nice dent in the rear corner of the can. Then I painted the can with high temp mat black.

Very happy with the...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-14-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

That would be way too loud to daily drive. And my neighbors and wife would hate me!
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-14-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Took it to the track, traction was a MAJOR issue. Spinning to around 50-60mph. Still running shitty 10 year old all season tires LOL

Anyways the car ran a best of a 13.01, trap speeds where...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-11-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

The video does it absolutely zero justice. Shitty camera with a shitty mic.

However, I will agree that almost any NA engine (especially a straight 6) will sound better than a turbo motor. It will...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-06-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Tried to make a video today. Sorry my camera and filming skills aren't that great :)

Doesn't do the car or the sound of the car justice

Speedo is off by about 5mph at 70 about 8-9 at 100...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-05-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

OH SNAP:

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/niseiShowoff2010-16__datsun240Z_nissanFairladyZ_S30.jpg

https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4906506633_85319c4387_b.jpg...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-04-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 42,674
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: audi thread

<-- Audi mechanic checking in.


They sure are nice cars, when they run right. Pain to work on!
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-04-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Absolutely yes, it needs a LSD. Which one, I haven't decided yet.

Will probably come after wheels/tires, front brake upgrade and maybe even after paint/body work.


Ohhhh man, the list is long....
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-04-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Another pic, looked great in person. Too bad the camera phone captured it a little blurry:

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz341/maraandres/IMG_20101104_161125.jpg


Videos will be coming...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
11-03-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

yes
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-31-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Drove it about 250 miles this weekend! Running great :)

Did a boost gauge install. Gutted the broken clock and inserted a VDO boost gauge.
...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-19-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Outside my shop this morning, almost 200 miles on the swap. Running great!

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz341/maraandres/at2b.jpg


Finally found the right belt. It's a 6 rib 983mm belt
...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-16-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Drove it around today.

car is f-ing FAST!

Gears are long with the r200, thank god. 1st hits almost 45-50, 2nd to about 75mph, and in a damn hurry.


Lots more wiring to do, but I have my...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-15-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

Venus Automotive in Sacramento, as stated a few posts up.

Stock Toyota mounts, but one of them is from an aristo 2jz or something. I shaved a little off them, used the stock z isolators and built...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-15-2010, 05:35 AM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

They will go.... right after I annihilate the tires with supra power :)
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-14-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

UPDATE:

So I've been putting in about an hour or two on the car after work and spent my entire day off on it today.

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz341/maraandres/almost.jpg

Cooling...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-10-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

PROGRESS!

Spent 90% of my weekend in the garage. :)

Mounts done, starting circuit done, power circuit done, and started mocking up charge pipes.
...
Forum: Other Make Vehicles
10-07-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 103,370
Posted By Sketch_hs

Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D

MEGA UPDATE!

Sure is nice have a day off during the week. (I work four 10 hour days :)

So this morning I did a brake upgrade on my customers V6 mr2 (1997 mr2 turbo JDM spec front brakes). Took...
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