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

Hotrodz · 06-08-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Lol ok !

I know they lie, on several occasions.

And this post on valve spring compressors!

Here is the tool that appears to be recommended by the cam designer/engine builder.

http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/cus...asp?PartID=485

I hear what you are saying but sometimes a someone can use a tool in away others may not be able to duplicate. I doesn't make them wrong!

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johnnydrama · 06-08-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I hear what you are saying but sometimes a someone can use a tool in away others may not be able to duplicate. I doesn't make them wrong!

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Personally I’ve got nothing but love for Z1 and don’t feel let down or misled in anyway. I’ve spent thousands upon thousands with them for a reason and they are my go to source. There are literally hundreds universal spring compressors. At first he mentioned the JWT option, then put me on hold to ask one of the techs just to make sure and he said they were having better luck with a universal.

Regardless we came up with something that works easily and that’s all I really care about.

Forum sure has change since 09-10 when I owned my first Nismo, everyone on this forum was in it together, haters were the minority. A lot of the guys on here today should be driving V6 Mustangs and don’t deserve such a great car. Just don’t understand the negativity.

Hotrodz · 06-08-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

Personally I’ve got nothing but love for Z1 and don’t feel let down or misled in anyway. I’ve spent thousands upon thousands with them for a reason and they are my go to source. There are literally hundreds universal spring compressors. At first he mentioned the JWT option, then put me on hold to ask one of the techs just to make sure and he said they were having better luck with a universal.

Regardless we came up with something that works easily and that’s all I really care about.

Forum sure has change since 09-10 when I owned my first Nismo, everyone on this forum was in it together, haters were the minority. A lot of the guys on here today should be driving V6 Mustangs and don’t deserve such a great car. Just don’t understand the negativity.

Hey, I remember when I joined and back in 2012. I was so inspired by your car as were many others. I learned a lot from all the OGs and others. I was sad when you sold your car but understood since I'm a little older lol. Now I know enough to call BS when I see it and there are still a decent cohort of us old members to keep things on the up and up around here. Many are miss guided or had a bad experience or know someone that did with a reputable business, tuner or mechanic and therefore they want to slam them. Well I have met a few of the best a ZDAYZ over the years and I have gained great respect for what they bring to the community even if they aren't perfect. Stay the course as you are inspiring lots of enthusiast here. I look forward to your build and love the fact that you doing the build with your dad!

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Spooler · 06-08-2019, 11:52 PM

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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..

06-12-2019, 07:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
hustleman222 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Age: 41 Posts: 251 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 3367	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	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,270 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214102	Is it still 20+ hrs with engine in the car? __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-14-2019, 01:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,270 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214102	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

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,153 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	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.