Jim Wolf Cam testing for the VQ37VHR -- Results inside!

johnnydrama · 06-09-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Haters are gonna hate. I have made tools before also and I keep them around to use again. I understand why your father took the back of the front cover off. Unless you have a lift, it's not easy getting the 2nd oil pan off. Someone with a lift could of had the tranny out in 45min and the oil pan off in the same time. That front cover is no joke, but if you are on jackstands, I would have done the same. MA drops the whole motor and cradle out of the car to change the cams. Different strokes for different folks.

No argument about using a lift vs. not using one. We just don’t have one and I had confidence doing it this way due to videos of Z1 and AdminTuning doing the install on jack stands. At this point I would say without a doubt the preferred method would be with a lift and to drop the engine/tranny. That said, it can be done properly this way and we are in no hurry. It’s only a race against my patience but in all we are both enjoying it and learning along the way.

hustleman222 · 06-12-2019, 07:22 PM

Awesome work with the install, I just recently ordered the c2 cam as well, hopefully I can do it in the near future...but I'm really not in any rush...looking forward to your progress

Whjaxn17 · 06-13-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Clearly Jon doesnt know what f*** he is talking about.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Clearly you're the 1 that doesn't know what the f*ck you're talking about. Jon is well known and respected on this forum, but I seem to be unsure who exactly the hell you are.

Whjaxn17 · 06-13-2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

No argument about using a lift vs. not using one. We just don’t have one and I had confidence doing it this way due to videos of Z1 and AdminTuning doing the install on jack stands. At this point I would say without a doubt the preferred method would be with a lift and to drop the engine/tranny. That said, it can be done properly this way and we are in no hurry. It’s only a race against my patience but in all we are both enjoying it and learning along the way.

They did mine w/ the engine in the car. Got a few update pictures along the way w/ the front clip missing

johnnydrama · 06-13-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Whjaxn17

They did mine w/ the engine in the car. Got a few update pictures along the way w/ the front clip missing

Exactly why I was comfortable doing it this way. Springs have been replaced and cams were installed today. We are officially re-building, which should be much faster than the tear down was. I'm getting excited now.

Whjaxn17 · 06-14-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

Exactly why I was comfortable doing it this way. Springs have been replaced and cams were installed today. We are officially re-building, which should be much faster than the tear down was. I'm getting excited now.

What's the time frame? Looking forward to it.

OptionZero · 06-14-2019, 10:52 AM

Is it still 20+ hrs with engine in the car?

johnnydrama · 06-14-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Is it still 20+ hrs with engine in the car?

I would say 40+. I know Dynosty quoted it as a 35-40 hour job for me as well.

johnnydrama · 06-14-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Whjaxn17

What's the time frame? Looking forward to it.

Will probably have it to Dynosty the week of 6/24. Don’t have a scheduled tune date but I’m leaving it with them and they are going to work it in the first opportunity they have. So Hopefully tuned/dyno results by end of June or early July.

OptionZero · 06-14-2019, 01:37 PM

Goddamn the install on this is scary expensive (relative to the gain). I suppose to make best use of the time you'd do headers and whatever ported parts you had, plus any engine dress stuff while you had everything apart

I am currently at intake/RHFC/catback. Following this thread is sort of depressing in that the next step is quite the massive one financially, for . . . less than 400rwhp

JLarson · 06-14-2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Goddamn the install on this is scary expensive (relative to the gain). I suppose to make best use of the time you'd do headers and whatever ported parts you had, plus any engine dress stuff while you had everything apart

I am currently at intake/RHFC/catback. Following this thread is sort of depressing in that the next step is quite the massive one financially, for . . . less than 400rwhp

Turbo?

cv129 · 06-14-2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Goddamn the install on this is scary expensive (relative to the gain). I suppose to make best use of the time you'd do headers and whatever ported parts you had, plus any engine dress stuff while you had everything apart

I am currently at intake/RHFC/catback. Following this thread is sort of depressing in that the next step is quite the massive one financially, for . . . less than 400rwhp

But the way the power delivery, the rev, the sound will be quite epic

cv129 · 06-14-2019, 09:58 PM

Cam + FBO, coolerworx shifter, stiffer bushings, tune out the throttle lag, a lightweight flywheel....should make quite an experience.

chuckie311 · 06-14-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Goddamn the install on this is scary expensive (relative to the gain). I suppose to make best use of the time you'd do headers and whatever ported parts you had, plus any engine dress stuff while you had everything apart

I am currently at intake/RHFC/catback. Following this thread is sort of depressing in that the next step is quite the massive one financially, for . . . less than 400rwhp

it can be very expensive depending what else you do while the motor is open.. for what i spent i could have almost bought a twin turbo kit..

johnnydrama · 06-17-2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

But the way the power delivery, the rev, the sound will be quite epic

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Originally Posted by cv129

Cam + FBO, coolerworx shifter, stiffer bushings, tune out the throttle lag, a lightweight flywheel....should make quite an experience.

Couldn’t have said it any better myself. Personally, I love N/A high revving engines. I have nothing against the Forced Induction guys and could not argue economics on which path makes more sense from a price/hp ratio, and I’ve considered going that route multiple times. However performance is more than just HP. I have tried to improve all aspects of performance on this build, brakes, suspension, chassis rigidity, weight reduction, etc.

Personally I have been satisfied with the power this car makes at 342whp, and cannot think of a time when I was driving on the street thinking I wish it had more power. It is usable, I don’t drive on interstates, instead I am fortunate to live an area with great driving roads with hills and tight curvy roads. Because of that I already very rarely reach the limits of this car and certainly couldn’t if I had 600hp.

I’m excited for a little extra power from these Cams, how much who knows? However, it’s more about adding to the excitement that already is from a higher revving NA exhaust sound which will just add to the driving experience I already enjoy.

06-12-2019, 07:22 PM	#572 (permalink)
hustleman222 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Age: 39 Posts: 250 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 3365	Awesome work with the install, I just recently ordered the c2 cam as well, hopefully I can do it in the near future...but I'm really not in any rush...looking forward to your progress __________________ 316whp/262tq 12.38 @ 110mph on 3.91 gears 336whp/273tq Didn't push it hard enough. Turbo Time Last edited by hustleman222; 08-10-2019 at 12:32 AM.

06-14-2019, 10:52 AM	#577 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Is it still 20+ hrs with engine in the car? __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-14-2019, 01:37 PM	#580 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Goddamn the install on this is scary expensive (relative to the gain). I suppose to make best use of the time you'd do headers and whatever ported parts you had, plus any engine dress stuff while you had everything apart I am currently at intake/RHFC/catback. Following this thread is sort of depressing in that the next step is quite the massive one financially, for . . . less than 400rwhp __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-14-2019, 09:58 PM	#583 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Cam + FBO, coolerworx shifter, stiffer bushings, tune out the throttle lag, a lightweight flywheel....should make quite an experience. johnnydrama, Rusty and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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