Definitely not something I say :twocents:

Lowered on H&Rs. Z1 CAI and camber kit should arrive today as well.
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I got my headlights back together and sealed up today. I also used the Meguiar’s
Headlight restoration kit to clean my lenses. It works great!
I am really happy with the way the car looks now.


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So, what did I do? It's definitely a saga that took the span of two months. Here's the Cliffs notes version.

Took it to the shop to get the following installed:
Z1 anti fuel starvation kit, KW V3 plus supporting SPL links, SOHO Motorsports A2A with the Stillen Supercharger kit with crash bar, Z1 34 row oil cooler. ~460 whp on the Dyno.

Edit: I forget the ZSpeed clutch upgrade and CMAK CSC delete to the list.

Car lasted about 500 miles before the engine blew. Later learned catastrophic failure of the high flow cats.

Towed back to the shop ~250 miles away. Ordered new engine from a '17 Nismo with 17.5k miles. Added Motordyne headers and test pipes. Dyno showed 499 rwhp in Albuquerque's 5,300 ft elevation. Car's running way better. Added a crackle and pop tune to one (out of 5) of the maps. Car runs strong. Runs hot at 220°F and climbs quickly during spirited driving.

Added Z1 2-piece rotors, steel braided brake lines, and new yellow stuff EBC pads, front and rear Hotchkis sway bars, and the 15+ Nismo front and rear bumper.

Took her to the track. 89°F max temp for the day. Found out that I can't do more than three laps without the car dangerously overheating. Thought I had coolant leak. Nope. Cooling just can't keep up and fluids boiled over. Almost burnt my hand when I checked the coolant level when I thought it had cooled enough. I was wrong but thankfully it had cooled down but just not enough. Max oil temp I saw was 290°F. Max coolant temp was one dot from max. This was when I didn't check temps and was chasing a lap time. This was after two laps from ~200°F oil temp on the gauge. Oops. Engine life has definitely gone down quite a bit. I'm surprised the engine didn't blow.

Topped off on coolant and drove home. Had a friend follow me just in case. Car worked fine on highway speeds. Just can't handle the track.

Today, I took apart the car's front end and bottom undershroud to clean all the coolant that went everywhere. Drained the oil from the engine, lines, and oil cooler. I also installed the front wheel well liners today. Went to the track without it.

Tomorrow, I put her back together, and try a test drive. We'll see what we get. The next project is to address the cooling issue with a new radiator, additional side mounted oil coolers, different fan blades and hood vents. Someday. I have to lick my financial wounds from the unexpected engine swap.

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I'm really interested in how you did the paint on the lights. Was it difficult to take apart? It's a lot cheaper than having to buy new lights that come dark.

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Need some hood vents!

Get some sheet aluminum and made some air guides between the bumper opening and the intercooler/radiator. You want to direct air flow. You don't want leakage around stuff.

Received my Nismo GT500 shift knob today.

Was gonna ask how you overheated, but then saw you have the stillen supercharger... also, Albuquerque is over 6,000 feet and I'm wondering why you drove all the way from El Paso to here.... getting tuned by sqc? Also, as someone else mentioned already, get yourself some hood vents!

The closest Nissan specialty shop is NM Imports so I had them work on the install and SQC did the tuning.

I'm going to get the track spec hood vent kit and the CSF radiator soon before I run her that hard again.

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I would recommend keeping your OEM radiator. It is the most reliable radiator for the Z. Get the vents and do some ducting as Rusty stated.

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I used this DIY as a guide. It went well you just need to exercise patience so they come out nice. It’s a little stressful pulling them apart.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

Agreed.... seen to many people now that have had issues with the csf radiator to be comfortable recommending one, especially for track use

Seems like they're good for about 2 years at the most. Then they crap out.

Glad I saw this before I ordered it. I did, on the other hand, order the hood vents from TrackSpec.
https://trackspecmotorsports.com/nis...er-vent-kit-79

Another issue popped up today. After changing the oil and coolant, I drove the car around and after 150miles or so, the idle started getting worse and the Check Engine light popped up saying I'm running too lean. I was running the crackle-and-pop tune on it so, I dunno. I didn't have the issue before the track day. This just sounds like I need to start a new thread looking for a mentor.

I'm closing in on my wit's end. I told my buddy that I'm gonna put a ream of paper under the rear tires so it's an actual paperweight.

Kidding aside, what do I start looking at? Clean the MAF sensors and throttle body, check vacuum lines? I disconnected the battery before I put her to bed tonight. I don't know what else to do. I really just want to get it to a point where it's stable with the SC kit. :confused:

Rusty, do you know of any pictures of the air guides for our cars so I have an idea of what I'll be doing and not waste too much aluminum? Thanks.

I would check everything already mentioned and if that all checks out i would start contacting sqc and see what they have to say

The air guides depends on your fab skills. If you have a buddy that does HVAC metal work. Use him. He could make it in about 30 minutes. Just need 2 pieces, to go from the edge of the opening in the front bumper, back to the outside edge of the inner cooler. From the bottom of the inside of the bumper, up to the crash bar.

Work, work, work!

Anyone get out for a ride on this Memoral Day weekend?

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May want to consider an oil pan spacer, increase your capacity.

I want to say I know this area from somewhere. Just can't remember the location in NY....

Better yet. Get phunk's oil pan. :tup:

And at least two more oil coolers. 102-rows or bust! :bowrofl:

Ok. Easy Hotrod.....

Although I think his was only 72 rows

Oil cooler received and on standby for install. 20/25mm spacers on the way to add to the visual stance.

Wishing I had a some quick scratch to pick up those Nismo Recaros that just hit the classifieds!

It's not what I am doing with my Z today but what is happening tomorrow!
My Z will be getting the Z-Speed CMAK and stage one clutch installed!

It's on a side road off Rt 22 in Columbia County overlooking a tree farm. About a mile and a half east of Copake Lake.

We use it as a rest stop.

The Z-Speed CMAK install is complete! The clutch engagement is WAY better than stock and the pedal feel is the way this car should have been factory.

Hotrodz checking in. Hope you are well and staying safe. Gonna be interesting to see if anything is going to happen with everything opening up last weekend. I hope all gets settled with Fontana Village. I will have something to show off this fall or next year!

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I bought a Fujimura titanium strut bar today. And my Z will be towed to Austin Z Clinic tomorrow morning for a smorgasbord of parts to be installed :D

Don't worry the parts getting installed are just a small percentage of the hoard I've been collecting in my garage :tup:

Pics or it didn't happen.

USB charging port on drivers side kick panel
 

I added a USB charging port on the kick panel to power my phone which is mounted on the A-pillar.

I used a blank slot in the fuse box for power. The port has an LED readout that shows voltage. It was pretty simple and now I have power for my phone on long drives.

You have a USB port in the Center console


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I should have pics on Friday. At least I don't have to wait months for my purchase :)

I'll have pics of the car on the tow truck later this morning.


So you can just keep your mouth shut :tiphat:

Yes, but I prefer my mobile phone in a driver side A-pillar mount so the center console area is uncluttered. I didn’t want to run a long cable from center to the A-pillar.

That stupid thing wont charge my phone - or even recognize it.
But then one of my friends will get in the car and plug in their brand new iphone and they take over the radio and get their phone charged.

It is very unfair.

Dude, it dont have the juice to power up your cell...
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I had one of those. :rofl2:

Fify

Was in the attic. Think the 1st wifey toss it. :shakes head: Be worth some money now.

Upgraded my oil cooler from 25 row setrab to 34 row setrab, definitely a noticeable improvement in oil temperatures. Barely ever goes over 200 on the oil temps now in 100 degree heat, worth it! :)