Project: Mothra

Baker · 03-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Great comments happening here and on the Project:Mothra facebook page -- Project Mothra | Facebook

One person reminded us that opinions are like buttholes -- for the record, we've already replaced the butthole on Mothra with a JDM fog light.

Quick question for you guys -- there have been a couple of references to "F.I." made here and on the FB page. Are you referencing "Fast Intentions" or "forced induction"? It's not always clear and we'd like to answer everyone as completely as possible.

By the way -- I mentioned last Thursday that we were having a little fun with a GT-R for Smoky to tune as well. We did a couple of pulls -- both with the Cobb on and with it off to see where we stand on that car. Here's a little teaser photo set, with more in-depth description coming...

phelan · 03-15-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker-Jackson Nissan

Great comments happening here and on the Project:Mothra facebook page -- Project Mothra | Facebook

One person reminded us that opinions are like buttholes -- for the record, we've already replaced the butthole on Mothra with a JDM fog light.

Quick question for you guys -- there have been a couple of references to "F.I." made here and on the FB page. Are you referencing "Fast Intentions" or "forced induction"? It's not always clear and we'd like to answer everyone as completely as possible.

By the way -- I mentioned last Thursday that we were having a little fun with a GT-R for Smoky to tune as well. We did a couple of pulls -- both with the Cobb on and with it off to see where we stand on that car. Here's a little teaser photo set, with more in-depth description coming...

lol, sorry guys, that's my fault posting that on your facebook page. I mentioned F.I. LTHs, I mean the Fast Intention LTHs. I think those look outstanding.

theDreamer · 03-15-2010, 03:09 PM

It can be tough when people just say FI, it all depends on the context of the post.
With you guys though, they might be referring to forced induction since you already mention you are going with another exhaust setup.

kevin.z · 03-15-2010, 04:15 PM

ya, performance-wise: FI headers and cbe FTW!

Baker · 03-18-2010, 01:59 AM

Sorry, Mothra's sitting out of this one...

370Z Video attached:

YouTube - FreeRACE contact

kevin.z · 03-18-2010, 02:17 AM

What? wow, tat is quite a bit of contacts. hahaha
rep added!

Baker · 03-19-2010, 03:03 AM

The chief technician in charge of Project Mothra took some baseline numbers on the oil temperature before we put the NISMO oil cooler on. Using a CONSULT ECU diagnostic interface, he measured the following:

Under moderate throttle application: Oil temp= 224 degrees
Under heavy throttle application: Oil temp= 238 degrees

Air temperature outside was low 70s.

The NISMO oil cooler goes on today or tomorrow and we will post temp readings after a test run.

Thanks to all the forum members who've contributed here and on facebook:
Project Mothra | Facebook

The Amuse body kit goes on soon. Stay tuned!

dalparadise · 03-20-2010, 03:21 PM

There's a rumor floating around that the Mothra car may be out at Planet Zero tonight, incognito, of course. The body kit is not on yet, but I hear Jason has made some real progress on the engine mods.

Baker · 03-22-2010, 03:32 PM

For all you oil temperature guys, this just appeared on the Project Mothra blog:

Warm reception, despite cold weather.

On Saturday night Mothra was at Planet Zero's monthly lot meet for a sneak preview. Although the weather (38 degrees) kept the lot fairly empty there were a lot of questions asked about the Z. Hopefully, as the weather starts to warm up, there will be a bigger audience at these shows. People seemed to be impressed with the direction that we are taking and are looking forward to seeing what's in store over the next few weeks. On Saturday morning the oil cooler and a Stillen intake were installed, while we wait for the Top Secret Cold air intake. This "double-take" on the intake is a little labor intensive, but we wanted to get some numbers with the benchmark Stillen setup for comparison with the Top Secret one. Again, the guys over at www.the370z.com have engaged in quite a debate about oil coolers and track-bound cars, as well as healthy discussions about intake designs. This should answer a lot of questions in one or two fell swoops.

We have noticed a drastic change in oil temperature since the install. Before, the oil temp under moderate throttle and acceleration would climb to 224 degrees. Now, with moderate driving, the temp will not rise above 167 degrees. Under hard acceleration and throttle conditions, before, the engine temp would rise to 238 degrees. Now, under those same driving conditions, the temp will not rise above 187 degrees. With normal driving the oil temp will barely register over 140 degrees. Keep in mind that these number were taken in 40-45 degree weather -- noticeably cooler than in days past. But regardless, there is a drastic improvement. Smoky should have one fine platform to work his magic. Now, if we could just get the Amuse body kit here before he lands...Stay tuned.

We hear the AMUSE body kit is in-flight right now from Japan. Pics will go up when available.

Nick911sc · 03-28-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker-Jackson Nissan

For all you oil temperature guys, this just appeared on the Project Mothra blog:

Warm reception, despite cold weather.

On Saturday night Mothra was at Planet Zero's monthly lot meet for a sneak preview. Although the weather (38 degrees) kept the lot fairly empty there were a lot of questions asked about the Z. Hopefully, as the weather starts to warm up, there will be a bigger audience at these shows. People seemed to be impressed with the direction that we are taking and are looking forward to seeing what's in store over the next few weeks. On Saturday morning the oil cooler and a Stillen intake were installed, while we wait for the Top Secret Cold air intake. This "double-take" on the intake is a little labor intensive, but we wanted to get some numbers with the benchmark Stillen setup for comparison with the Top Secret one. Again, the guys over at www.the370z.com have engaged in quite a debate about oil coolers and track-bound cars, as well as healthy discussions about intake designs. This should answer a lot of questions in one or two fell swoops.

We have noticed a drastic change in oil temperature since the install. Before, the oil temp under moderate throttle and acceleration would climb to 224 degrees. Now, with moderate driving, the temp will not rise above 167 degrees. Under hard acceleration and throttle conditions, before, the engine temp would rise to 238 degrees. Now, under those same driving conditions, the temp will not rise above 187 degrees. With normal driving the oil temp will barely register over 140 degrees. Keep in mind that these number were taken in 40-45 degree weather -- noticeably cooler than in days past. But regardless, there is a drastic improvement. Smoky should have one fine platform to work his magic. Now, if we could just get the Amuse body kit here before he lands...Stay tuned.

We hear the AMUSE body kit is in-flight right now from Japan. Pics will go up when available.

I'm curious to ask. Isn't 140-167 alittle cool to be running the oil all the time? I do not currently have an oil cooler on my car but temperatures that cool seem to alarm me with condensation in the oil?

Chriz · 04-01-2010, 10:23 PM

Found this video the other day...

370Ztune · 03-22-2010, 06:37 PM

This build is looking pretty exciting. Let's see some pictures!

-Mike Bratcher

Baker · 03-25-2010, 02:33 PM

Hello All,

Just a heads up, as promised we are going to the Dyno today, sorry for the delay, our parts were held up but have arrived. We will be dynoing the car today with the Stillen Intake as requested, as well as the Top Secret Intake, same dyno, same day, same car. As soon as we get back and get all the media together, we will make sure its posted!!!

Baker · 03-25-2010, 08:43 PM

Dyno showdown tomorrow. Check out the poll:

Stillen vs. Smoky: your take on intakes

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker-Jackson Nissan

Dyno showdown tomorrow. Check out the poll:

Stillen vs. Smoky: your take on intakes

Will heat be an issue long term?

03-15-2010, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	It can be tough when people just say FI, it all depends on the context of the post. With you guys though, they might be referring to forced induction since you already mention you are going with another exhaust setup. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-19-2010, 03:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 17	Monitoring oil temps The chief technician in charge of Project Mothra took some baseline numbers on the oil temperature before we put the NISMO oil cooler on. Using a CONSULT ECU diagnostic interface, he measured the following: Under moderate throttle application: Oil temp= 224 degrees Under heavy throttle application: Oil temp= 238 degrees Air temperature outside was low 70s. The NISMO oil cooler goes on today or tomorrow and we will post temp readings after a test run. Thanks to all the forum members who've contributed here and on facebook: Project Mothra \| Facebook The Amuse body kit goes on soon. Stay tuned!

03-20-2010, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 18	There's a rumor floating around that the Mothra car may be out at Planet Zero tonight, incognito, of course. The body kit is not on yet, but I hear Jason has made some real progress on the engine mods. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

04-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 18	Found this video the other day... __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

03-22-2010, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 48	This build is looking pretty exciting. Let's see some pictures! -Mike Bratcher __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

03-15-2010, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 17	ya, performance-wise: FI headers and cbe FTW!

03-18-2010, 01:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 17	Sorry, Mothra's sitting out of this one... 370Z Video attached: YouTube - FreeRACE contact

03-18-2010, 02:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 17	What? wow, tat is quite a bit of contacts. hahaha rep added!

03-22-2010, 03:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 17	For all you oil temperature guys, this just appeared on the Project Mothra blog: Warm reception, despite cold weather. On Saturday night Mothra was at Planet Zero's monthly lot meet for a sneak preview. Although the weather (38 degrees) kept the lot fairly empty there were a lot of questions asked about the Z. Hopefully, as the weather starts to warm up, there will be a bigger audience at these shows. People seemed to be impressed with the direction that we are taking and are looking forward to seeing what's in store over the next few weeks. On Saturday morning the oil cooler and a Stillen intake were installed, while we wait for the Top Secret Cold air intake. This "double-take" on the intake is a little labor intensive, but we wanted to get some numbers with the benchmark Stillen setup for comparison with the Top Secret one. Again, the guys over at www.the370z.com have engaged in quite a debate about oil coolers and track-bound cars, as well as healthy discussions about intake designs. This should answer a lot of questions in one or two fell swoops. We have noticed a drastic change in oil temperature since the install. Before, the oil temp under moderate throttle and acceleration would climb to 224 degrees. Now, with moderate driving, the temp will not rise above 167 degrees. Under hard acceleration and throttle conditions, before, the engine temp would rise to 238 degrees. Now, under those same driving conditions, the temp will not rise above 187 degrees. With normal driving the oil temp will barely register over 140 degrees. Keep in mind that these number were taken in 40-45 degree weather -- noticeably cooler than in days past. But regardless, there is a drastic improvement. Smoky should have one fine platform to work his magic. Now, if we could just get the Amuse body kit here before he lands...Stay tuned. We hear the AMUSE body kit is in-flight right now from Japan. Pics will go up when available.

03-25-2010, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 17	Dyno Today Hello All, Just a heads up, as promised we are going to the Dyno today, sorry for the delay, our parts were held up but have arrived. We will be dynoing the car today with the Stillen Intake as requested, as well as the Top Secret Intake, same dyno, same day, same car. As soon as we get back and get all the media together, we will make sure its posted!!!

03-25-2010, 08:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 17	Dyno showdown tomorrow. Check out the poll: Stillen vs. Smoky: your take on intakes

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