Hi All! Ok, brief background: Towards the end of November 2007 i was racing my Z at Symmons plains for a club sprint day. It was a warm 27 degree day and as it turned out, battery acid spilt from the battery on the hard cornering etc onto the silicon vac hose for the passenger side turbo wastegate. This ate through the hose, thus causing the wastgate to remain shut, thus causing massive boost spikes. In the heat of the racing i did not notice this as i only had the stock boost gauge and it was running close to max on this gauge already. So, as a result the rings in piston #6 were destroyed and a hole was melted through the side of the piston! refer to pic. compression on this piston was only about 40 psi! Thus, it was time for a rebuild! http://ofranssen.googlepages.com/11052008001.jpg/11052008001-full;init:.jpg Current Status: Just picked up the machined block and crank from the machining shop yesterday. heads still need to be done (faced and valves re-seated). i have a set of race forged ACL 20 thou oversize pistons. bearings and DET sensor will be here in about a week. Currently looking for a new clutch setup as the previous exedy heavy duty clutch was slipping. Once i have decided on a clutch i can get the lower end balanced, because the flywheel and clutch etc are needed for balancing. after getting a clutch my next step is to order all the gaskets and 100 thou rebuild kit parts so that i have everything i need to put it all back together. So far i have looked at getting these parts form Concept Z performance. Anyone have any suggestions/opinions on this? Of course I'm looking for best bag for buck Based on what is available from COZ, the following is on my shopping list: Nissan OEM 300ZX Engine Gasket Kit (90-93) Plus Missing Gaskets w/ Metal Head Gaskets Code: 300-10101PC Name: Nissan OEM 300ZX Engine Gasket Kit (90-93) Plus Missing Gaskets w/ Metal Head Gaskets Price: $420.00 Description: Nissan Engine gasket kits are used when you are rebuilding your engine or heads. Included in both Non-Turbo/Turbo Kits include : -Rear Main Seal -Rear Main Seal Retainer Gasket -Oil Jet Gaskets x3 -Drain Plug Washer -Front & Rear Oil Pan Gaskets -Cometic 88x1.2mm Metal Head Gaskets x2 -Cam Shaft Seals x4 -Valve Seals x24 -Oil Filler Cap O-ring -Valve Cover Seals x2 -Crank Angle Sensor/Timing Belt Cover Seal -Timing Belt Cover Seals x6 -Timing Belt Cover Grommets x4 -Lower Intake to Head Gaskets x2 -Upper Intake to Lower Manifold Gasket -Balance Tube O-rings x3 -Throttle Body Gaskets x2 -Exhaust Manifold Gaskets x2 -EGR Gaskets x4 -Front Crank Shaft Seal -Oil Pump Gasket -Oil Strainer O-ring -Oil Filter Bracket Gasket -AAC Valve Gasket Also Included in the Twin Turbo Gaskets kits are: -Exhaust Manifold to Turbo Gaskets x2 -Turbo to 4-bolt Pre-Cats(Downpipes) Gaskets x2 -Inlet Turbo Gaskets x2 -Turbo Feed Copper Gaskets x3 -Turbo Water Line Copper Gaskets x8 -Turbo Oil Return Tube Gaskets x2 Parts added that should have been included in the gasket kit -Turbo Intake Inlet Gasket x2 -Oil Filter Bracket O-ring Nissan OEM 300ZX Knock Sensor Harness $26.00 Nissan OEM 300ZX Oil Pump $178.00 Name: Nissan OEM 300ZX Oil Pressure Sending Unit Price: $74.00 Name: NGK 300ZX Iridium Spark Plugs Price: $60.00 Name: Nissan OEM 300ZX Motor Mount Price: $80.00 x2 Name: Nissan OEM 300ZX Head Bolts Price: $75.00 Name: Nissan OEM 300ZX 120,000 Mile Timing Belt - Complete Kit w/ UR Pulley Price: $730.00 Description: It is necessary to replace the timing belt on 90-96 300ZXs every 60,000 Miles. Otherwise, your belt might snap and cause engine damage. We have combined a package where you also can upgrade the car while you're doing the Timing Belt Kit. The Crank Pulley has to be removed to replace the front crank seal. So while you're at it, upgrade and gain some Horsepower. The Unorthodox Racing pulley for the 1990-1996 300ZX Twin Turbo/Non Turbo. UR pulleys will at 22-24HP for a Twin Turbo, and 16-18HP for a non turbo. Pulleys are polished, and come w/ Genuine Nissan Belts(which are shorter, and are not stock sized belts). Our 120,000 Mile Timing Belt Kits include(Nissan OEM Parts): Timing Belt Timing Belt Tensioner Water Pump Water Pump Gasket Thermostat Coolant Bypass Hoses x2 Variable Timing Control Springs x2 Variable Timing Control O-rings x2 Camshaft Seals x4 Crankshaft Seal x1 Crankshaft Sprocket Spacers(F+R) Drive Belts(3 Included) Crankshaft Sprocket Idler Pulleys, Timing Belt x2 Idler Pulley Studs/Washers/Nuts x2 Unorthodox Racing Pulley with 3 Belts Name: BilZki 300ZX H.I. Overdrive Water Pump Pulley w/ Belt Price: $105.00 ? TiTek Magnetic Drain plug M12x1.25 Price:$20.00 NB: All prices are in US$ So thats the list of items that i think i need. Have i missed anything?? is there anything i might not need? is COZ the best place to get all these things? Any ideas, suggestions etc all welcome! :biggrin:
Sounds like good progress is being made Odin... I see you have a new knock sensor harness listed, what about a new knock sensor (would be wise)? I have bought a full gasket kit from CZP before, all arrived in good time. Shame the AUD isn't as strong against the US dollar anymore.
Thanks for the input jono, got the new DET sensor sorted already. Good to hear CZP were good to deal with. it is a shame bout the exchange rate, but oh well.
Nice work Odin. I got most of my gear from Coz. Infact your list looks very similar to mine, except I got my 100k kit from Caz. Good luck with the build, sounds like you've done your homework. EDIT: Who's doing your machine work?
poor piston!!!hehe how u doing buddy? Its good to hear that u r starting the rebuilding process, you just have so much fun at the track u just want to go faster n faster. good luck with everything. my Z is finally getting the 300-350RWKW rebuild in Febuary next year, i am looking SOOOOOOOO forward to it. The BEET KIT should be happening very very soon I hope. It better be:bash: I am going to enter my car in the Perth AUTOSALON next year, I am looking very very forward to that aswell. I will be entering the show and shine aswell as going in the Dyno shootout, So i want my Z be ready. i have lots of competion over here. When I get stuck into everything I will keep u posted. I will heading down to Tassie in a few months , I am hoping to catch up with everyone Why I am down there. Anyway Catcha later buddy cheers zedipated( Ben)
can definitely vouch for Coz with ordering this stuff. i just got a massive box of parts arrive from the states, 100,000km kit, dumps and tests, sensors - a HEAP of stuff. he gave me a tracking number, was able to give me recommendations on bits and pieces etc, definitely recommend using them and shipping was bloody quick as well. hope all goes well mate!
Keeping the stockies for now, there's nothing wrong with them and the re-build will cost enough without adding new turbos to the equation.
Got Cesco in Devonport to do the machine work, and merve grey in Launy will do the balancing. Who did u use? thanks mate, might be shooting a few Q's through ur way along the way
haha! that is pretty impressive! thankfully not quite the cost and labour of a car engine though huh? i take it thats a Kart piston?
Great work odin, how long did it take to pull the engine and gearbox? Cant wait to see the finished product
Hey mate! I finally get the significance of your profile picture and tag thing. I saw Death Proof on sunday... Awesome movie!! luv'd it! bit hard to say how long it took, didn't really take note cos i just spent a couple of hours after work in the arvo every now and again doing all the prep work, like taking off all the panelling, radiator, exhaust, drive shaft plenum etc etc. Once all that was done it only took a couple of hours to actually remove it. I'd say that if i had an extra hand whenever needed, it could easily be done in a weekend. I can't wait for the finished product now either! :thumbup::zlove:
balanced underdrive pulley Hi All, i am planning on getting an underdrive pulley with my rebuilt engine, and i will be getting the engine balanced/blueprinted, which will be done along with the pulley. So my question is... will this make the pulley less of a risk to the longevity of the engine if it is properly balanced? i am asking because there has been alot of debate about whether UD pulley reduces engine life due to the lack of a dampner, and i thought if everything is getting balanced then this may be less of an issue??
