Syncro Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 good point, Not sure about the exhaust thing though, my rx7 has an aftermarket magnaflow dual exhaust system and isn't all that loud, though there are times I admit the sound has gotten a bit annoying, I thinks its more from a lack of sound deader in the back though. Quote Link to comment
toadx8u Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Get this thing done I wanna see a big loud open header burnout ASAP Quote Link to comment
JAKE719 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Too much talk, not enough pictures!! GIT ER DONE!! And props for being different-ish. Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 He's posted plenty of pics. Almost 20 in fact. Granted, most were just parts waiting to be installed and not any actual progress. Just be patient. It's only page 12 and he already has the engine moved all the way from the stand to the engine bay. These things take time. He still has another 6 weeks to meet his deadline. 2 Quote Link to comment
JAKE719 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 He's posted plenty of pics. Almost 20 in fact. Granted, most were just parts waiting to be installed and not any actual progress. Just be patient. It's only page 12 and he already has the engine moved all the way from the stand to the engine bay. These things take time. He still has another 6 weeks to meet his deadline. I know, i know. Im simply giving him grief, that's all. I understand the magnitude of the swap at hand. My excitement merely turned me into an impatient little school girl, hell bent on getting what i want, NOW!! :) Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hey guys I have a quick question. With the weight of my engine being 500+ lbs what spring rates do u think I should got for front and rear coilovers? Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hey guys I have a quick question. With the weight of my engine being 500+ lbs what spring rates do u think I should got for front and rear coilovers? Are you using the stock 1200 front strut setup as a base for your build, or other? Need more information. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 No I'm going with the 280zx setup from Techno Toyz for the front and 510 coilovers for the rear. https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510/rear-coilover-conversion-datsun-510 https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/full-front-coilover-conversion-280zx Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 No I'm going with the 280zx setup from Techno Toyz for the front and 510 coilovers for the rear. https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510/rear-coilover-conversion-datsun-510 https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/full-front-coilover-conversion-280zx High end stuff!!! Looks good. What did you decide for the rearend? Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 High end stuff!!! Looks good. What did you decide for the rearend? Im going with the Ford 8.8 out of the Mustang GT Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 High end stuff!!! Looks good. What did you decide for the rearend? I just need to figure out the spring rate for the car. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I just need to figure out the spring rate for the car. You will have to know, or at least estimate, the car's weight, what kind of driving you intend to do, and what kind of ride you want: stiff, soft, or in between. The stock front springs are only about 90 lbs/inch, and that is pretty light duty. The stock 1200 engine weight is just shy of 200 lbs. You are adding about 350 more lbs engine weight up front with the 307 SBC. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Any more pics John? Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Any more pics John? Yeah i will more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yeah i will more tomorrow. Today is the tomorrow you told me about yesterday. Any Pics? B) Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm losing interest. Your strategy is working. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm losing interest. Your strategy is working. I make a motion that this thread be moved to the regular 1200 section, but that would be J.B's call. When it is done, maybe it could be made a sticky? :bye: Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 not to late ...... Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Front sump oil pan installed... Quote Link to comment
Kisor Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Nm, link no worky... Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Did away with the side mounts and decided to go with a front mount cradle. Driver side! Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Passenger side Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Clearance shot of oil pan to crossmember Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 once you get the pullies and accesories on there there will be no room left for a radiator part of why we were all saying dont do it 1 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I will be good for radiator clearance with a one groove crank pulley and a 20" H x 17" W x 1" D core radiator. Quote Link to comment
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