Bat Fastard Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks for the info on the rack, but what is the distance between the inner tie rod ends?. I'm hoping it's around 19". Byron Its not 19" it is right at 22" maybe a little less. Keep in mind I have not changed the LCA mounting points like others do. The pivot for the LCA and the inner tie rod are very close in width and height. Theres maybe 1/4" difference between the two. (left to right and up and down) With 4" of suspension travel (from ride height) there's no visible change in toe. I'm sure there is a little but I cant tell until it gets on an alignment machine. Maybe this time next year it'll be finished enough to do an alignment. BF Quote Link to comment
cjr198car Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ive used the turbo manifold you have on there (not favorable, but cheap). Be sure to reinforce the external wastegate flange and make sure all of the flanges are true. I took mine to a machine shop and had the flanges that mate to the head and the turbo milled flat. I had a few cracks thats needed to be welded after using the manifold, but overall once the manifold was heat cycled, rewelded, and milled it worked just fine. Just trying to save you a few headaches. -Colton Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Thanks for the heads up on the manifold. My little brother used one on his RB20 powered s-14 and it worked out perfect. My older brother on the other hand used one on his RB26 260z and it would not seal up for shit. Off it came and he resurfaced it with the cnc mill and all is well. I'll probally do the same thing to mine before we start it. BF Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Today I got all of the old sound dampening material out of the interior. Then a package came from Nostalgic air that had all of my a/c fittings, tubes etc. and me and my brother spent the rest of the day making some crazy ass looking a/c lines. I also had a little time to look at seat mounts and the front seats will be easy to mount. (30 min job) BF Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I got all of the A/C lines ran today. Bending the #10 lines was a bit of a challenge but it worked out great. The heater hoses should be pretty easy, just a couple od 90's and some "S" hoses from the local auto parts store and that will finish up the heating/cooling system. The seats were mounted using the stock seat rails with minimal fab work. I still dont have a clue what to do about seat belts. Anyone have suggestions? I did have a little fun this afternoon though. Me and my brother took his RB powered 260z and his GTR to the drag strip. The first time we got to run, my brother lit the top two lights and I eased up to light mine, then I stood on the brake pedal and hit the gas and it went over 3500 RPM. Instead of waiting for the green light I went ahead and let her rip. Its not easy for me to get the car to launch at over 3500 and most of the time it takes repeated attempts (no chance at cutting a good light). It ran an 11.36 at 122 MPH. So then I got called to the tower and was told I couldnt make any more full passes. I had to run over 11.5 to coutinue having fun.... WTF? Quote Link to comment
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bonvo Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 woot im not the only one running a/c :D Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I like to be comfortable while driving. It has taken a lot of time to locate and install everything as well as costing roughly $750 but it is time well spent. A/C is a must for me on any vehicle I drive. BF Quote Link to comment
thisisastickup Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah, NHRA makes you have a full cage if you're running under certain times. Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah, NHRA makes you have a full cage if you're running under certain times. The GTR has been to the strip before and it ran 11.70's. My brother changed the mid muffler/y-pipe and it was much quicker. Or maybe it was a good launch... I dont know. I've been in it before when he launched it at 4500 and it was the sweetest feeling..... all 4 huge tires hunting for traction and pulling like a freight train. Awesome car for sure! Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 A few updates on the Dime.... -got the turbo in a few days ago and was able to make the IC pipes and everything clears the AC and PS lines. -The IC has had the ends sealed and new inlets and outlets welded in. -Went to advance auto and found some crazy shaped rad. hoses and found two that fits. Radiator install will be finished when I make a top mount for it. -made a shroud for the shifter so it can be sealed up with boot. (have yet to find a boot) -fabbed a bracket to actuate the park lock while using a parking brake from a KIA I got from the JY. -finished the brake lines and did a quick bleed on the calipers. The dime has brakes!! Tomorrow I will start the exhaust and waste gate install. Should be fun!!!!! BF Quote Link to comment
5ten Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Very nice work, keep posting its very interesting, i totally agree with the need for A/C Quote Link to comment
jackedaw11 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 A few updates on the Dime.... -got the turbo in a few days ago and was able to make the IC pipes and everything clears the AC and PS lines. -The IC has had the ends sealed and new inlets and outlets welded in. -Went to advance auto and found some crazy shaped rad. hoses and found two that fits. Radiator install will be finished when I make a top mount for it. -made a shroud for the shifter so it can be sealed up with boot. (have yet to find a boot) -fabbed a bracket to actuate the park lock while using a parking brake from a KIA I got from the JY. -finished the brake lines and did a quick bleed on the calipers. The dime has brakes!! Tomorrow I will start the exhaust and waste gate install. Should be fun!!!!! BF What hoses did you use for your radiator, do you have part #'s? I hunted forever trying to find hoses, and I ended up having to cut and piece a few together to get something to fit. project is looking great!! ben Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 To get the rad hoses just make up a wire template and head to the auto parts store and try to find something that will work. Both hoses I bought had to be cut to fit lengthwise. Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Got a lot of work done on the exhaust today.... Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 A pic of the park lock... and one of the s-13 throttle pedal assy. Quote Link to comment
5ten Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 BF, what is the paint code of your green 510? could it be #911 ? please advise. thanks TEd Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 what is the wilwood master under the dash for? clutch? if its for brakes i would be scared Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 what is the wilwood master under the dash for? clutch? if its for brakes i would be scared Well, then you're gonna be scared, because its front and rear brakes as well as clutch. Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 BF, what is the paint code of your green 510? could it be #911 ? please advise. thanks TEd Hey Ted, I dont have any idea what the paint code is. The older gentleman I bought the car from said that he had it repainted 12 yrs ago back to the original color it was when he bought it in '72. Quote Link to comment
5ten Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 hey thanks. i'm looking at one to purchase and its the same color, i think. Its a 72 as well and its the original light green gray. how does it look in person, are you going to keep it original>? Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well, to tell you the truth, the color has grown on me since I first got it. A lot of people have seen the car and almost everyone loves it. They say that it is perfect for the cars look and character. I will be repainting it though. I hope to be able to drive it in a few weeks to sort all of the mechanical stuff. After that its getting completely disassembled for a new paint job inside and out. As of now, I have no idea what the color it is going to be.... BF Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Well, then you're gonna be scared, because its front and rear brakes as well as clutch. obviously there has to be more then one like 3 maybe? and im only seeing one? Quote Link to comment
Bat Fastard Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yes there are 3. Why would you be scared of this setup? BF Quote Link to comment
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