Z1804's Journal -- Pictures of my Short Block Replacement Coming Soon!!!
 

I've had my 370Z since April of this year and have enjoyed every second of driving this vehicle. After dropping off my car at the dealership today to get a new short block I've decided to start a journal. It's a little frustrating having to experience this with a new vehicle, but I figured I would just use it as another chapter of my Z Ownership. I'm going to see if the dealership can take some pictures of the new short block install.

Below is a list of the mods that I've completed after telling myself that I would drive the car stock for an entire year before changing anything. That statement was true for an entire 6 weeks:tup:. If you're a true car guy you know that we lie to ourselves about this all of the time.

Below is a list of my current mods in order of install:

1. JDM Fairlady Z Reverse Fog Light
2. JDM Fairlady Z Emblem
3. Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob
4. AMS Adjustable Short Shifter
5. Stillen G3 Intake
6. R35 GT-R Red Ignition Start Button
7. Boombop Shop CBE
8. Work Varianza T1S Wheels
9. Hankook V12 Evo -- 305/25/20 & 255/30/20
10. H&R Lowering Springs
11. JDM Tail Lights
12. SPC Rear Camber Arms

Here are some pictures of my mods:

JDM Fairlady Z Reverse Fog Light -- June 19, 2010

BEFORE
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...ne2010-002.jpg

AFTER
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...ne2010-009.jpg

Password JDM Balanced Shift Knob -- June 30, 2010
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...hifter-002.jpg

Stillen G3 Intake -- July 22, 2010
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...illen-g3-1.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...illen-g3-2.jpg

Boombop Shop CBE -- August 6, 2010
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...21676-comp.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...1671-cbe-1.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...1672-cbe-2.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...1674-cbe-4.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...675-under1.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...1673-cbe-3.jpg

Video of the CBE

Wheels, Tire, Lowering Springs and Camber
 

My wheels and tires are waiting to be installed at Z1 once the dealer is done replacing my short block. I hope to pick up the car on Friday and have wheels, springs, and camber installed on Saturday.

Since I dropped the car off today, I have no idea how they plan to complete all of the work in 3 days. They said I should be ready, so I'm taking their word for it. Pictures will be posted on parts are installed.

Installation Coming Soon
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...eels-front.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...heels-side.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...wheels-lip.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...heels-lip2.jpg

what is up with the new shortblock? Did I miss something?

I thought you knew Mike. I had an oil consumption issue. Had an oil consumption test done at Gwinnett. Burned approximately 1.25 qts of oil in 1500 miles. That's excessive, so my car is there now getting a new short block.

ok, had to do that with my 350 too.

How did your 350 run afterwards? I hope after they do that my car is good for the next X amount of years.

It is recommended that you follow the break-in procedure to prevent the OC issue.... is what I heard.

Yes, the tech told me that before he even started working on my car. Nothing about 4000 RPM for the first 1,000-1,200 miles. I'll probably go to 2,000 just to be cautious.

It ran fine. The supercharger belts never quite lined up right after I reinstalled it, but other than that, the engine was fine.

Cool. Mike, how long did the install take and which dealership did it? They're doing mine in 3 days. They've dedicated a guy to it for the next 3 days.

I brought it to a friends dealership in Savannah and they had it a week or so, but a lot of that time was waiting for Nissan to approve the new engine.

I'm a little bummed right now. I just found out that my car is not going to be ready my tomorrow. I was supposed to pick it up from the dealer tomorrow and have the wheels, springs, and camber done on Saturday.

The dealer told me that when in order to replace the short block you have to take off the VVEL actuator and VVEL position sensor. Once those have been removed they cannot be re-used. That's what they said anyway. So now, we're waiting for those parts to come in. I hope that it gets done in time for Z Nationals next weekend.

Extremely disappointed......:mad:

This is BS
 

I don't even know where to begin. I just got off the phone with the dealership and they told me that my car will NOT be ready for Z Nationals. I'm so pissed right now that I can't even think. How do you go from the car being ready by tomorrow to it not making it for Z Nationals?

I was told that the block that arrived had a hairline crack so they have to send out for another short block. I have wheels and tires, springs, and cambers collecting dust.

I should have just waited until after the show to take it to get the work done.
:shakes head::mad::shakes head::mad:

ask them if they started the work
if not drop it off after znationals
or have them put it back together
and that you'll bring it back

I went by the dealer yesterday to see my car. Being the lucky guy that I am, the block that Nissan Corporate sent to them had a chipped off piece. Dealership had to order another block delaying my completion to Wednesday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they finished it on Wednesday, my car will be ready for Z Nationals.

:happydance::driving::happydance:

I was worried about this the minute you told me over the phone! Hope all works out!
You Must Attend Z Nats!!! :eek:

I thought about the same thing dude. I should have waited until after Z Nationals. Part of me preferred to have it done before I put the wheels on and lowered the car. They were actually on track to finish it yesterday. That bad block put a halt on everything.

I will still be there if I don't have my car. I just will be crying watching everyone else. I may end up driving the 65 Impala to Z Nationals:tup:

You'll be there right?

damn, that sucks. I'll drive you around the track if you want though.

In the end, having your car back with a good engine will be worth it though.

I will be there! I just had my Z1 34 row oil cooler installed yesterday!

New Block is In
 

Just spoke to the dealership and learned that my new block is IN. Now it's just a race to the finish to make it to Z Nationals. Let's hope that everything go as planned.

Ahh, I can't wait to see the car with the wheels on!

That makes two of us bro!

Hi Buddy, I dropped my car off Monday to get my new short block as well. As you know my car was diagnosed with OC too. 1.9 quarts in 872 miles. I was told it would be ready Friday. Only to be told Wednesday, next week some time. Enjoy the Z Nationals.

hey where are the pictures from the block??

Short Block Replacement Pictures
 

I haven't had internet for a few days, so I finally go around to posting these.

Enjoy!!!

wish i could get my hands on the old block... love to put that in the fronty with a hair dryer or two... :)

We need to chat dude. Z Nationals was so busy we did not get a chance to touch base.

yea man, sending a pm

Took some pics of what my Z looks like after Z Nationals. I'm n d low country (SC) n was able to get some nice back drops. Will post them later. Kev, I got ur pics with ur awards. Will post them up too.

Cool! :driving:

Installed Wheels and Lowering Springs
 

I've been in Beaufort, SC since Friday for my buddy's wedding and was able to take advantage of some nice back drops. There are more pictures in the SC -- 10-2-10 album.

LIP
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...e22697-lip.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...22683-rs-3.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...22687-rs-7.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...22690-ls-1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...22688-rs-8.jpg

JDM TAIL LIGHTS
http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...e22696-r-5.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...e22692-r-1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...e22693-r-2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/z1804...e22694-r-3.jpg

Looking good!!

Thanks dude! I need to order those rings. I didn't even think about it.

new avatar looks ballin' dude :)

Thks Patrick! I'm at my buddys house n Beaufort n his community has some nice back drops.

loving the wheels!

Very nice!

good job man. those look good.

The tails look best on a silver car I think.

Thks guys! Mike I heard about ur dyno. That's great numbers.

uhmm looking sexy!