SPOHN'S Journal II Track Demon Reborn

Rusty · 06-05-2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I like the idea of doing track-car engine projects in general. Someday my car will have an LS3, which is about as daunting as a track-reliable TT project. More work, maybe slightly less risk. But really, that's all about enjoying doing the work, it's not so much about making lap times. I pass guys in Z06s and Porsches sometimes. Sometimes I get passed by a Miata. Whether I upgrade my engine isn't going to have a huge impact on that. At least, not as much impact as upgrading the driver.

Yea, the need to up-grade the nut behind the steering wheel as I was told by my driving instructor.

Sh0velMan · 06-05-2013, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I like the idea of doing track-car engine projects in general. Someday my car will have an LS3, which is about as daunting as a track-reliable TT project...

I'm going this route for sure.

LS3 + a mild cam upgrade with longtubes, cone filter intake, you're talking about close to 450whp without doing anything to the reliability of the engine, which at this point, is pretty damned reliable.

And it's the same engine that's been in how many cars over the last decade? Parts parts parts galore. I can't wait. I'm fairly sure it weighs the same or less than the VQ37 as well, so that'll be awesome.

SPOHN · 06-05-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

I'm going this route for sure.

LS3 + a mild cam upgrade with longtubes, cone filter intake, you're talking about close to 450whp without doing anything to the reliability of the engine, which at this point, is pretty damned reliable.

And it's the same engine that's been in how many cars over the last decade? Parts parts parts galore. I can't wait. I'm fairly sure it weighs the same or less than the VQ37 as well, so that'll be awesome.

As much as I could do this I just can't get passed the sacreligious side of it. A Nissan V8 but defiantly can't put a Chevy motor of any thing else.

Sh0velMan · 06-05-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

As much as I could do this I just can't get passed the sacreligious side of it. A Nissan V8 but defiantly can't put a Chevy motor of any thing else.

I hear ya, but until Nissan has an affordable V8 that can do anything close to the power the LSx can do, I'll just have to get over it. :-/

sig11 · 06-05-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

As much as I could do this I just can't get passed the sacreligious side of it. A Nissan V8 but defiantly can't put a Chevy motor of any thing else.

I know what you mean but every time I hear Nick's car at ZDayZ I get some tingling in my pants.

RCZ · 06-05-2013, 11:34 AM

Holy ****! What a nice build. Beast.

SPOHN · 06-05-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

I know what you mean but every time I hear Nick's car at ZDayZ I get some tingling in my pants.

Your not kidding

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Holy ****! What a nice build. Beast.

Thanks.

ENT-Z · 06-05-2013, 09:46 PM

For what it's worth I have two track weekend (4 days) this season on my boosted performance single turbo kit. I have had no issues with oil or water temps at all (no different that prior to going FI). This is with a 34 row oil cooler and CSF radiator and stillen fascia. I also have an accusump to help keep oil pressure up since my home track utilizes a portion of the NASCAR banked oval and top end oil starvation is my biggest concern.

SPOHN · 06-05-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

For what it's worth I have two track weekend (4 days) this season on my boosted performance single turbo kit. I have had no issues with oil or water temps at all (no different that prior to going FI). This is with a 34 row oil cooler and CSF radiator and stillen fascia. I also have an accusump to help keep oil pressure up since my home track utilizes a portion of the NASCAR banked oval and top end oil starvation is my biggest concern.

That's nice to hear. With single turbos and there mounted location heat is not a issue. How much boost/ HP you running.

megalapagas · 06-09-2013, 02:41 PM

hey spohn i ordered the 18G MHI kit aswell what spark plugs are recommended for this type of kit? If you can help me out or show me link to read up on this info?

Thanks.

SPOHN · 06-09-2013, 05:49 PM

NGK or HKS plugs. As long as there one step colder. The NGK plugs are the exact same ones that go into the GTR. Easier to find also.

wstar · 06-12-2013, 08:48 AM

So I pulled out my main AC unit today from under the dash. Oh my god what a bitch. I don't know if there's any other component on the car that requires so much work to remove. Anyways, now that the rest of the dash is in shambles and the steering wheel's off, etc, I was thinking about going ahead and replacing the steering wheel with aftermarket. I know you've already done that...

I assume we get to keep the control stalks for wipers/headlights/etc, and that the black plastic ring thingy holding a bunch of wires is all about position sensor / horn / airbag that I don't care about and can go. Any recommendations on a hub/wheel setup?

SPOHN · 06-12-2013, 09:08 AM

Most all hubs are great quality. As far as steering wheels I'd go with a smaller one. I think about 330mm. It's delivers better steering input. Like a go kart. And yes you get to keep all the stalks and such.

Yea, the crap behind the dash is a mess. But so worth IMO.

wstar · 06-12-2013, 12:53 PM

I was looking at NRG's site for hubs and such. So do you have to get the quick-release as well to make it all work, or can you mount the wheel directly to the hub? I don't feel like I need a quick-release on the car currently. Are there compatibility issues with different hubs + wheels?

Sh0velMan · 06-12-2013, 12:54 PM

You can mount directly to the hub.

The wheel won't be nearly as far rearward if you don't get an extension or a QR though.

06-09-2013, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	NGK or HKS plugs. As long as there one step colder. The NGK plugs are the exact same ones that go into the GTR. Easier to find also. __________________

06-12-2013, 08:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	So I pulled out my main AC unit today from under the dash. Oh my god what a bitch. I don't know if there's any other component on the car that requires so much work to remove. Anyways, now that the rest of the dash is in shambles and the steering wheel's off, etc, I was thinking about going ahead and replacing the steering wheel with aftermarket. I know you've already done that... I assume we get to keep the control stalks for wipers/headlights/etc, and that the black plastic ring thingy holding a bunch of wires is all about position sensor / horn / airbag that I don't care about and can go. Any recommendations on a hub/wheel setup? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-12-2013, 09:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Most all hubs are great quality. As far as steering wheels I'd go with a smaller one. I think about 330mm. It's delivers better steering input. Like a go kart. And yes you get to keep all the stalks and such. Yea, the crap behind the dash is a mess. But so worth IMO. __________________

06-12-2013, 12:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I was looking at NRG's site for hubs and such. So do you have to get the quick-release as well to make it all work, or can you mount the wheel directly to the hub? I don't feel like I need a quick-release on the car currently. Are there compatibility issues with different hubs + wheels? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-12-2013, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	You can mount directly to the hub. The wheel won't be nearly as far rearward if you don't get an extension or a QR though. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

06-05-2013, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Holy ****! What a nice build. Beast.

06-05-2013, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 17	For what it's worth I have two track weekend (4 days) this season on my boosted performance single turbo kit. I have had no issues with oil or water temps at all (no different that prior to going FI). This is with a 34 row oil cooler and CSF radiator and stillen fascia. I also have an accusump to help keep oil pressure up since my home track utilizes a portion of the NASCAR banked oval and top end oil starvation is my biggest concern.

06-09-2013, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
megalapagas Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: McAllen,TX Posts: 457 Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T Rep Power: 13	hey spohn i ordered the 18G MHI kit aswell what spark plugs are recommended for this type of kit? If you can help me out or show me link to read up on this info? Thanks.

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