KillerBee370's journal

KillerBee370 · 04-24-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

put them wheels on already!!

smartbomb · 04-25-2009, 03:21 AM

Hey Mike,

I wrote some more stuff about your car on 370z.com You can read why we think the engine oil temp gets so high! Probably a good tech read.

Mike

KillerBee370 · 04-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Page 1 updated with info and new video!

KillerBee370 · 04-26-2009, 03:52 PM

Page 1 update on oil cooler testing today.

SoCal 370Z · 04-26-2009, 04:00 PM

Oil cooler core mounting question: I see the bracket holding the oil cooler core at the bottom, but it there a bracket at the top? With the lines entering at the top I can see slight moment occurring when one comes to a stop in the forward direction and eventually bracket fatigue. Thanks.

KillerBee370 · 04-26-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Oil cooler core mounting question: I see the bracket holding the oil cooler core at the bottom, but it there a bracket at the top? With the lines entering at the top I can see slight moment occurring when one comes to a stop in the forward direction and eventually bracket fatigue. Thanks.

Well that's a good question but honestly, I don't ever see that becoming an issue as the bracket is pretty heavy guaged.

Obviously I will keep a meticulous eye on it and report any movement, cracks, etc. that I may see but I really don't think that will ever happen.

SoCal 370Z · 04-26-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Well that's a good question but honestly, I don't ever see that becoming an issue as the bracket is pretty heavy gauged.

Obviously I will keep a meticulous eye on it and report any movement, cracks, etc. that I may see but I really don't think that will ever happen.

Love your results with the temps—further substantiation that Nissan needs to install an oil cooler.

Great Thread = Rep Points!

KillerBee370 · 04-26-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Love your results with the temps—further substantiation that Nissan needs to install an oil cooler.

Great Thread = Rep Points!

Gracias amigo!

KillerBee370 · 04-27-2009, 05:40 PM

B&M short throw shifter installed today at B&M. So far so good on the drive home. I will keep regular updates coming with this product.

theDreamer · 04-27-2009, 05:45 PM

How much of a difference over stock do you feel? A short throw shifter is an upgrade I am looking to do early, but not completely up on who provides what in the Nissan world.

KillerBee370 · 04-27-2009, 07:33 PM

Well after driving the car about 40 or so miles today, it felt great. The throw is much shorter and provides for very quick shifts. The stock throw wasn't bad but this is noticably shorter and is fast. Most notably during WOT when you don't want to lose any momentum.

Some of the things I had heard from the 350 crowd was that it is noisy, rattles and you lose the reverse 'safety stop' feature (which consists of nothing more than a spring). I can tell you that NONE of the above is true of this shifter in my 370. It doesn't rattle or make any strange noises whatsoever during shifting. Syncro-Rev match is not affected either.

Take note that this is the same shifter available for the '03+ 350Z and Infinity G35. Maybe it's probably a better fit in the 370!

Anyway, I will continue to monitor and report any issues and/or feedback with this unit.

On a scale of 1 -10 = 9

The only reason it doesn't get a straight up 10 is because it does take a little patience to install.

A special thank you to Kenji Takahashi over at B&M for handeling the install and allowing me to test the unit for them.

The HACK · 04-28-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

On a scale of 1 -10 = 9

The only reason it doesn't get a straight up 10 is because it does take a little patience to install.

A special thank you to Kenji Takahashi over at B&M for handeling the install and allowing me to test the unit for them.

Definitely not for the faint of heart. I have the same unit in my 350Z and I didn't have Kenji to help me. Next time I'm leaving it up to the professionals.

KillerBee370 · 04-28-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The HACK

Definitely not for the faint of heart. I have the same unit in my 350Z and I didn't have Kenji to help me. Next time I'm leaving it up to the professionals.

Haha.. yeah I know what you mean. It was a pretty involved install however (aside from the small amount of filing involved) there really isn't any drilling or other fabrication so it's more of a patience thing.

mpp9 · 04-29-2009, 12:36 AM

what are your butt dyno impressions after the hfcs, catback and tune? I'm new to the forum but from what I understand your baseline was 261 and you're now somewhere around 315. It should be interesting if and when semtex will get a tune and see if the headers and intake will benefit from it. If so this car might just match a stock E92 m3's 350 whp and easily match 260 wtq. With the tuned Z making its peak hp all the way up to 8000 rpm and majority of torque from 2500 to 7000 rpm this car will have unbelievably similar power curves to the m3 hailed as having the best engine bmw ever produced let alone the fact that it will be 300 pounds lighter. I hope I get the price I want on a Z soon because I don't know about you guys, but I'm young, looking to mod and wanting to surprise the hell out of some expensive vehicles in the area.

shabarivas · 04-27-2009, 07:43 PM

OMG man those wheels are pure sex

04-26-2009, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	Oil cooler core mounting question: I see the bracket holding the oil cooler core at the bottom, but it there a bracket at the top? With the lines entering at the top I can see slight moment occurring when one comes to a stop in the forward direction and eventually bracket fatigue. Thanks. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	How much of a difference over stock do you feel? A short throw shifter is an upgrade I am looking to do early, but not completely up on who provides what in the Nissan world. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-27-2009, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	UPDATE: B&M Short Throw Shifter Well after driving the car about 40 or so miles today, it felt great. The throw is much shorter and provides for very quick shifts. The stock throw wasn't bad but this is noticably shorter and is fast. Most notably during WOT when you don't want to lose any momentum. Some of the things I had heard from the 350 crowd was that it is noisy, rattles and you lose the reverse 'safety stop' feature (which consists of nothing more than a spring). I can tell you that NONE of the above is true of this shifter in my 370. It doesn't rattle or make any strange noises whatsoever during shifting. Syncro-Rev match is not affected either. Take note that this is the same shifter available for the '03+ 350Z and Infinity G35. Maybe it's probably a better fit in the 370! Anyway, I will continue to monitor and report any issues and/or feedback with this unit. On a scale of 1 -10 = 9 The only reason it doesn't get a straight up 10 is because it does take a little patience to install. A special thank you to Kenji Takahashi over at B&M for handeling the install and allowing me to test the unit for them.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
wstar's Journal	wstar	Member's 370Z Gallery	865	12-28-2019 10:15 AM
TravisJB Journal	travisjb	Member's 370Z Gallery	1977	11-03-2017 10:39 AM
DannyGT's Journal/Progress	DannyGT	Member's 370Z Gallery	174	10-17-2017 11:25 AM
RCZ's 370Z Journal.	RCZ	Member's 370Z Gallery	1743	08-10-2013 12:55 AM
LiquidZ's Journal	LiquidZ	Member's 370Z Gallery	22	05-23-2009 12:42 AM

04-25-2009, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
smartbomb Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cypress Ca Posts: 69 Drives: 300ZXTT, 350Z, 200SX Rep Power: 0	Hey Mike, I wrote some more stuff about your car on 370z.com You can read why we think the engine oil temp gets so high! Probably a good tech read. Mike

04-25-2009, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	Page 1 updated with info and new video!

04-26-2009, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	Page 1 update on oil cooler testing today.

04-27-2009, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	B&M short throw shifter installed today at B&M. So far so good on the drive home. I will keep regular updates coming with this product.

04-29-2009, 12:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
mpp9 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 103 Drives: 2012 sti Rep Power: 18	what are your butt dyno impressions after the hfcs, catback and tune? I'm new to the forum but from what I understand your baseline was 261 and you're now somewhere around 315. It should be interesting if and when semtex will get a tune and see if the headers and intake will benefit from it. If so this car might just match a stock E92 m3's 350 whp and easily match 260 wtq. With the tuned Z making its peak hp all the way up to 8000 rpm and majority of torque from 2500 to 7000 rpm this car will have unbelievably similar power curves to the m3 hailed as having the best engine bmw ever produced let alone the fact that it will be 300 pounds lighter. I hope I get the price I want on a Z soon because I don't know about you guys, but I'm young, looking to mod and wanting to surprise the hell out of some expensive vehicles in the area.

04-27-2009, 07:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	OMG man those wheels are pure sex