theDreamer's Z

theDreamer · 01-14-2014, 02:56 PM

Got asked about where the approximate vents are over the engine bay, and I don't have a very high end camera so tough to get pictures. So I stole an image from GTM and put some red boxes where the vents are.

Can see the first one on each side is probably the "best" vent and then each one going back will do less and less. Funny story from this weekend, had to run by HEB and while in the store for a few minutes, came out to find a bird in the first vent getting warm. Flew off before I got a picture.

EZT · 01-14-2014, 11:44 PM

I want to say the AMS hood I have is similarly located, perhaps a bit more down. Good info.

theDreamer · 01-15-2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EZT

I want to say the AMS hood I have is similarly located, perhaps a bit more down. Good info.

From what I have seen online, not seen one in person, I would agree. I thinkthe AMS hood has slight larger openings than the Seibon TS hood so that might help a bit also.

theDreamer · 01-19-2014, 11:06 AM

After 6 months of being busy and partially lazy, and the help of a friend I got the Z emblems on the car to replace the Nissan hamburgers. Backplate was painted PG to match my car, Nissan sure loves to put glue/tape/whatever to hold these things down.

theDreamer · 12-15-2014, 02:01 PM

Well one year later update, but after over 85,000 miles (70k+ with boost) my CSC has failed and my clutch was started to slip very badly.
Called up Joe@ZSpeed and spoke with him today and got my new parts ordered. Ended up with the Stage 3 Daily package he sells.

jwick · 12-15-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well one year later update, but after over 85,000 miles (70k+ with boost) my CSC has failed and my clutch was started to slip very badly.
Called up Joe@ZSpeed and spoke with him today and got my new parts ordered. Ended up with the Stage 3 Daily package he sells.

Were you running a stock clutch?

theDreamer · 12-15-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Were you running a stock clutch?

Yep, stock clutch, flywheel, csc, all factory original.

jwick · 12-18-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, stock clutch, flywheel, csc, all factory original.

That's pretty impressive

PharmDZ · 12-17-2014, 11:05 AM

You'l love it I'm sure. I just had mine fail at 43k miles and replaced it with the HD CSC and South Bend Stage 2 daily. Pedal is noticably heavier but not over the top. Engagement is SO much smoother than stock though. Makes me feel better that it handles more power as well since I autocross frequently.

theDreamer · 12-18-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PharmDZ

You'l love it I'm sure. I just had mine fail at 43k miles and replaced it with the HD CSC and South Bend Stage 2 daily. Pedal is noticably heavier but not over the top. Engagement is SO much smoother than stock though. Makes me feel better that it handles more power as well since I autocross frequently.

That is what I am hoping for, plus thinking of getting the RJM pedal next year to help even more.

theDreamer · 12-29-2014, 09:19 AM

Final update for the year.

The race begins August 6, 2015!!

theDreamer · 02-18-2015, 01:00 PM

Well it has been an interesting start to a new year. The good news is a few upgrades will soon be on the way, the downside is why the upgrades are happening.

A couple days ago, driving down the freeway my supercharger decided it wanted to make a nice loud squeal noise and start to emit white smoke. Quickly pulled off and killed the car, towed it back to the shop and we started to inspect it and SC fluid was all over the place and the rotrex unit was black (photo below). We imagine there must have been a leak in a line carrying all the SC fluid, dumped the fluid, and the rest is history.

So trying to turn a negative into a positive the car is going to be making the switch to e85 along with a new rotrex supercharger!

Photo of the SC:

Hotrodz · 02-18-2015, 07:43 PM

Sorry to hear about your miss fortune, but excited to hear about the upgrade!

Nut_N_Much · 02-22-2015, 10:17 AM

Congratulations, can't wait to see the results. I blew my seals out, and like you gave me a chance to get a nice tight motor and new SC system.

Hope it all works out.

Chuck33079 · 02-22-2015, 10:23 AM

Same size blower, or one that can move more air?

01-14-2014, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Got asked about where the approximate vents are over the engine bay, and I don't have a very high end camera so tough to get pictures. So I stole an image from GTM and put some red boxes where the vents are. Can see the first one on each side is probably the "best" vent and then each one going back will do less and less. Funny story from this weekend, had to run by HEB and while in the store for a few minutes, came out to find a bird in the first vent getting warm. Flew off before I got a picture. Mandingo likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-19-2014, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	After 6 months of being busy and partially lazy, and the help of a friend I got the Z emblems on the car to replace the Nissan hamburgers. Backplate was painted PG to match my car, Nissan sure loves to put glue/tape/whatever to hold these things down. simota1 likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-15-2014, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Well one year later update, but after over 85,000 miles (70k+ with boost) my CSC has failed and my clutch was started to slip very badly. Called up Joe@ZSpeed and spoke with him today and got my new parts ordered. Ended up with the Stage 3 Daily package he sells. swiss370Z likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-29-2014, 09:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Final update for the year. The race begins August 6, 2015!! Caravanshaka, BG370z, anthonyy and 1 others like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-18-2015, 01:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Well it has been an interesting start to a new year. The good news is a few upgrades will soon be on the way, the downside is why the upgrades are happening. A couple days ago, driving down the freeway my supercharger decided it wanted to make a nice loud squeal noise and start to emit white smoke. Quickly pulled off and killed the car, towed it back to the shop and we started to inspect it and SC fluid was all over the place and the rotrex unit was black (photo below). We imagine there must have been a leak in a line carrying all the SC fluid, dumped the fluid, and the rest is history. So trying to turn a negative into a positive the car is going to be making the switch to e85 along with a new rotrex supercharger! Photo of the SC: Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-14-2014, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 550 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 316	I want to say the AMS hood I have is similarly located, perhaps a bit more down. Good info.

12-17-2014, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	You'l love it I'm sure. I just had mine fail at 43k miles and replaced it with the HD CSC and South Bend Stage 2 daily. Pedal is noticably heavier but not over the top. Engagement is SO much smoother than stock though. Makes me feel better that it handles more power as well since I autocross frequently.

02-18-2015, 07:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	Sorry to hear about your miss fortune, but excited to hear about the upgrade! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-22-2015, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Congratulations, can't wait to see the results. I blew my seals out, and like you gave me a chance to get a nice tight motor and new SC system. Hope it all works out. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

02-22-2015, 10:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Same size blower, or one that can move more air? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent