Mono ProjectZ Time Attack Build Journal

[MadBarber]

Hey guys, I've finally manage to find some time to make my build journal with lots of encouragement from Marken, a friend from AAM Competition "sup Marken!". I have to admit I've been lazy with the build, and I like to apologize for the lack of some installation pics. But I am going to give you my words that I will keep you guys updated from now on. So hang in there while I am sorting out some pics for uploads.







A little bit of myself, of course
My name is Ben Tang and I've always been fascinated with speed since 1990. I am a racer as well, and I've raced competitively with NASA. I had a year with NASA's Honda Challenge H4 Series back in 2006. I've almost made to National if it wasn't a blown motor that came at the end of that year. I was more then sure I was heading to Ohio for National, since I was up there with the front runners and so was my seasonal points. Well, that ended there, and I was quietly looking for my next car.

In 2009, when the Nissan 370z made its first appearance in Los Angeles Auto Show, I went there with my lovely wife. After entering the building, I literally walk straight to the Nissan booth and told my wife I REALLY want this car. She replied me "dream on", so I had to keep repeating myself for about for 3 years before I went to my local Nissan dealer . I have to tell you that before I buy this Awesome Z, I know exactly what I am going to do with it, no jokes. I know I will strip that almost everything out with no holds barred, all out modifications until I go broke, no I am serious lol. Now, that's a poor man's story.

What is the purpose of this car?
It is primary built for Time Attack Challenges in SoCal California. This car is only going to the days on the track, and will not be driven on the street at all.

What class are you competing in?
The car will be competing in Street Class for a few events, then it will be going in Limited Class with some optimizations that is going to put me in an advantage. I am looking closely at the 4.5 Liter stroker kit, and more boosts which should land it somewhere near 700 whp. Then comes the wider tires and full blown aeros that is going to take advantage of the new found power.


Wishlists

• APR Performance Formula GT3 Mirrors - really hate that factory side mirrors
• Custom Rear Diffuser
• Canards
• HKS Electronic Boost Controller
• The latest SPL Front Camber Arms.

Engine & Drivetrain

• AAM Competition Turbo Kit - being installed, see some pics below, also with updates in the following days.
• UpRev Tuning Software
• Stillen Oil Cooler Kit
• Stillen Gen3 Intake System - going up for sale once turbo kit is installed, please pm me.
• CJM Stage 1 Fuel Return Fuel System - being installed, updating pics in days.
• Z1 Clutch Concentric Slave Cylinder
• Z1 Clutch and Flywheel Combo - upgraded to Z1 racing disc.
• Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Pump - being installed.
• FST RPM700 fuel filter - 4 micron
• ATL 10 Gallon Fluorocell "600" Series Fuel Cell - being shipped from ATL atm, will update pics.
• CSF Triple Pass Radiator without Condenser - due to ac delete.
• Litespeed Racing 370z Fulll Titanium Exhaust - rear section will relocated to make room for custom diffuser.
• Litespeed Titanium Y pipe
• Cusco Limited Slip Differential

Wheels, Tires, Suspension

• Volk Racing TE37 Super Lap 18x9.5 / 18x10.5
• Yokohama AD08R Compound 265/35-18 / 285/30-18
• Moton Club Sport Dampers - 2-ways.
• Eibach Springs front: 900 lbs rear: 700 lbs
• Buddy Club Damper Top Hats - Moton does not supply front top hats
• StopTech Big Brake Kit front: 6 pistons rear: 4 pistons
• Custom Front Brake Ducts
• CarboTech Brake Pads front: XP12 rear: XP10
• Kinetic Front Camber Arms
• SPL Titanium Rear Camber Links
• SPL Titanium Rear Traction Links
• SPL Titanium Rear Toe Links
• Tanabe Rear Sway Bar

Safety and Seat

• Pit Garage Custom Roll Cage
• Bride Zeta Bucket Seat
• Buddy Club Seat Rail
• Schroth 6 Point Harness
• Bell Helmet
• Hans Device
• Sparco Racing Suit

AeroDynamics

• Built 2 Apex Custom Front Splitter - pm me for builder's numbers.
• APR Performance Nissan 370Z World Challenge Spec wing

Others

• Odyssy PC680 Battery
• Redline Water Wetter - mixed with distill water.
• Motul Motor Oil
• Motul 600 Series Brake Fluid
• QStarz Lap Timer

[MadBarber]

Hi guys, this is still an on going process. I've actually just received the packages from AAM Competition yesterday, so I am going to post more pics of the detail installation. Anyway, let's just take a look at these Bad Boys. Thanks Marken from AAM for making my days "thumbs up!"


Just arrived at 11Motors at Baldwin Park, CA for the turbo installation. Now, if you are going to find good work, this is the place and I mean it. I can't express in words how good these guys work. They are so meticulous with their stuffs, they actually lie every single nuts and bolts on a dedicated table so they don't miss anything on the reinstallation process. They marked every torqued bolts after they installed them. Their floors are always clean, it's freakin JDM man.




This splitter made by Built 2 Apex is actually the second version that goes on the car. I'll have more detail pics for you once I have it disassembled. Extremely sturdy that I can stand on it, seriously.


Look at those eye candies, atleast for me they are


One of my favorite turbo from BorgWarner, check it out guys!


Look at those blades and no, you do not want to put your fingers in there.


Twin blades, am I seeing things?








Awesome intercooler guys! Way to go AAM Competition, love your products man!

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Finally, I have some updates with the car today. Both the bumper and the transmission is off the car now. The motor and the factory fuel tank should be off the car by tomorrow. The factory fuel tank is not needed anymore as you may know that I am going with an ATL fuel cell.




The splitter after it's detached from the car.






This is one of the splitter bracket from the driver's side


One of the brake duct leading to the Caliper, we are working on a better one though. I'll keep you posted


Hey guys, the motor is out! If you have keen eyes, you would noticed the AC delete and the belt is running a different configuration


Just got some pics from the shop as they were test fitting the turbos on the motor. I've been trying to get them to get me more pictures since I have been busy with my job and can't be there to document the installation. I am hoping to get more details of the installation tomorrow.


another pic of the turbo from the passenger side.




Here's a shot of the turbo from the driver side. As you can see the clutch kit is still factory, but the racing one is going in there soon.




More pics will be updated in the following days when the turbo kit is being installed.....

[MadBarber]

The car when it was first purchased


Moton Club Sport has finally arrived! These bad boys really make my day, until installation problems


First of all, Moton does not supply top hats and I did not realize that, and it does not fit the factory top hat. As you can see, the damper's shaft is too wide to go through. What was Moton smoking?


Fortunately, a friend of mine at V2 Competition hooked my up with Buddy Club whom made extremely impressive top hats that fits perfectly with Moton's supplied sandwiching washers.


Btw, did I tell you that one of it's shaft is shorter then the other making it impossible to fit the top locking nut?


They had to send me one of these sandwiching locks which doesn't really look good at all. It doesn't match the others.


Here's how the others look like.


Anyway, I am quite happy and excited once they're installed


more pics.


My first attempt to make the ever so flimsy splitter lol, it works at Buttonwillow Raceway though, but I doubt it's going to work over 140 mph lol. Pleas note that the second version made by Built 2 Apex is incoming, with pics.


You may ask how I determined the size out front, just find anything you can that works "giggles".


A few pics of the finish product, what do you guys think?






Apologize for the lack of details on the process of building the safety cage by Pit Garage in El Monte CA, but here's some finished pics. If you can't find them, please pm me. Hope you guys like it.


Look closely, you might notice that all the sound deadener's been taken out with dry ice. I do have a small video of it, but I am too lazy to upload to youtube.
























One of my favorite color, do you guys go with this color as well?


With the Odyssey PC680 battery relocated as well.


Probably be a good idea to cover it up on the possitive side.














The car getting its first ever corner balance and alignment by a dear friend Steven, and he doesn't want to charge me, but I've always paid a man hard a work "thanks Steven, you da man"


Who here doesn't want to take these home? I am not the only one, I know. Please say it


I am not going to lie, these BBK from StopTech does its job impressive well. A friend with an S2k equipt Willwood BBK told me that his brakes doesn't brake that way this Z brakes, having driven him in my car once. And he was using the same CarboTech brake pads that I used.




This is an add-on equipment that does camber and toes. Incase you are wondering, I had my cambers at -3 all around just to try it out.


Here's the total weight when it was done, please be aware that the wheels are not on the car due the designs of the equipment.

[carlitos_370z]

My friend i have to tell you that you have a great build over there! love the front splitter looks really good can wait to see more of your build!

Keep that awesome work my friend

[Sales@AAMComp]

Ben, you really are doing an outstanding job with this build journal/thread. Thank you for the kind words too sir .

As I mentioned to you before, I (as well as all associates here at AAM Competition) are here to support you and your motorsport endeavors. If you ever need anything, you as well as anyone, can easily get in contact with me.

I can't wait to see your installation progress, as well as your Time Attack results when the season starts (no pressure sonn...no pressure lol )

The car itself looks great!

-M.

[TerribleONE]

Winning!

[speedfreek]

Makes me wish I got a base to build instead.

This is awesome!

[MadBarber]

Originally Posted by Sales@AAMComp

Ben, you really are doing an outstanding job with this build journal/thread. Thank you for the kind words too sir .

As I mentioned to you before, I (as well as all associates here at AAM Competition) are here to support you and your motorsport endeavors. If you ever need anything, you as well as anyone, can easily get in contact with me.

I can't wait to see your installation progress, as well as your Time Attack results when the season starts (no pressure sonn...no pressure lol )

The car itself looks great!

-M.

Thanks for your support buddy. I just can't express how much I wanted to be back on the track.

IOPortRacing's been laggin on my fuel cell, and I can't get much words out of them atm. It's starting to get on nerve

Waiting sucks, and I thought I had it all planned.

[MadBarber]

Originally Posted by speedfreek

Makes me wish I got a base to build instead.

This is awesome!

Thanks speedfreek, love the way your car looks on the cannon road. Beautiful pics man! The way you solves the Stillen Splitter saggin is pretty cool

[MadBarber]

Awesome news! I just received the tracking number for my ATL Fuel Cell. I am going to post some pics of it when it arrives.

[MadBarber]

Check out this place call Rising Star Motor in Temple City that did my oil cooler installation. I've never seen so many Zs there, considering they are specialized with S2ks. This is a very good sight , and I am proud of the Zs.

[CarbonSignal]

awesome thread subscribing

[Memphis370Z]

Great job, Ben, and I am really enjoying keeping up with your build. Keep posting pics!

[MadBarber]

Hey guys, I was getting bored waiting for the turbo installation which hasn't really started yet. So I started practicing aluminum welding. A welder friend of mine told me to practice beat on plate, and I did . The first 3 days, I was not using the Pedal because it didn't arrive yet. But I was using the Pedal on the 4th day. Here's what I came up with, I understand it's kinda like a mess and it's not going to win any award lol.


The result is a messy plate of 4 days of practicing.


Here's the 4th day with the Pedal. Just incase you are wondering, I was using 1/16 aluminum plate with 3/32 Red Tungsten, and 1/16 rod on this particular picture. The welding is an inverted Everlast Micro Tig 185 with AC/DC capabilities. What do you guys think, please give me some advice for me to move on. Thanks in advance.



I was told by 11Motors that they were busy with a Skyline GT-R, but they'll start the installation on Monday. So I'll get you guys the pics as they go, promise.

[MadBarber]

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Great job, Ben, and I am really enjoying keeping up with your build. Keep posting pics!

Thanks Memphis, I'll keep it up!