No Self Installers?

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Having JC help was great as I am not a mechanic but can pull wrenches. After digging into the kit and instructions, I would not hesitate to do the install myself next time. Like others, the fuel system is another area of uncertainty having never looked at it or other systems before but I am sure it wont turn out to be that bad.

Working on the fuel system. Remove the seats. You'll have more room to move around.

jwick · 11-13-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Working on the fuel system. Remove the seats. You'll have more room to move around.

I almost thought that was a joke then I remembered it’s a Z. Step one of fuel pump work in the G was remove the back seat.

jchammond · 11-14-2018, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I almost thought that was a joke then I remembered it’s a Z. Step one of fuel pump work in the G was remove the back seat.

Yep; seats definitely coming out,,,as we aren’t exactly the smallest fellas

jchammond · 11-13-2018, 02:44 AM

I’m gonna finish helping a friend complete his in a couple weeks; a lot of preliminary things were performed before even touching any shiny parts,,,getting lift operational,removal of old exhaust,diff & transmission....replace rear diff bushings,clutch,flywheel,pressure plate,cmak & clean up all bolts & holes with re-threader (for ease of installation),,,also remove inverted torx bolts in manifolds & punch out holes to size of others...the larger fasteners keep gaskets alignment better & less worry of breaking from vibrations etc...also upon installation of diff,cv axles,flywheel,clutch & tranny...used loctite where required & torque wrench for proper tightness. I’m gonna take my time performing tasks as these...being the 1st time working with a BP kit- Want to ensure everything is perfect. Not much left to do,,,a nice CJM fuel system & some plumbing...hopefully the weather will be decent enough to draw some lines on some nearby asphalt

jwick · 11-13-2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

I’m gonna finish helping a friend complete his in a couple weeks; a lot of preliminary things were performed before even touching any shiny parts,,,getting lift operational,removal of old exhaust,diff & transmission....replace rear diff bushings,clutch,flywheel,pressure plate,cmak & clean up all bolts & holes with re-threader (for ease of installation),,,also remove inverted torx bolts in manifolds & punch out holes to size of others...the larger fasteners keep gaskets alignment better & less worry of breaking from vibrations etc...also upon installation of diff,cv axles,flywheel,clutch & tranny...used loctite where required & torque wrench for proper tightness. I’m gonna take my time performing tasks as these...being the 1st time working with a BP kit- Want to ensure everything is perfect. Not much left to do,,,a nice CJM fuel system & some plumbing...hopefully the weather will be decent enough to draw some lines on some nearby asphalt

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

There is snow on the ground already, there will be no Z on the road. My driveway is about 600ft long so there might be some room for a launch, hopefully not into the trees.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

There is snow on the ground already, there will be no Z on the road. My driveway is about 600ft long so there might be some room for a launch, hopefully not into the trees.

Or be like my one friend and launch his nitro dragster into the garage door.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

JC will not go outside there. Or he will become a Popsicle.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

JC will not go outside there. Or he will become a Popsicle.

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

Spooler · 11-13-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

Space heater, Ah-big-un.

jchammond · 11-13-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:32 PM

We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window.

Make sure the hood is open to. So you get heat off of the motor.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Make sure the hood is open to. So you get heat off of the motor.

he has my old seibon TS style hood, the heat will pour out. we can use the vents as hand warmers

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 09:47 PM

For lunch. You can cook hot dogs off the exhaust manifolds.

11-13-2018, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I’m gonna finish helping a friend complete his in a couple weeks; a lot of preliminary things were performed before even touching any shiny parts,,,getting lift operational,removal of old exhaust,diff & transmission....replace rear diff bushings,clutch,flywheel,pressure plate,cmak & clean up all bolts & holes with re-threader (for ease of installation),,,also remove inverted torx bolts in manifolds & punch out holes to size of others...the larger fasteners keep gaskets alignment better & less worry of breaking from vibrations etc...also upon installation of diff,cv axles,flywheel,clutch & tranny...used loctite where required & torque wrench for proper tightness. I’m gonna take my time performing tasks as these...being the 1st time working with a BP kit- Want to ensure everything is perfect. Not much left to do,,,a nice CJM fuel system & some plumbing...hopefully the weather will be decent enough to draw some lines on some nearby asphalt Rusty, madwi and JLarson like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window. jchammond likes this.

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