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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-16-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By BGTV8
Change oil annually if the mileage is low

Change oil annually if the mileage is low
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-19-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
So our first race meeting of the 2024 series has...

So our first race meeting of the 2024 series has been run - Victorian (my home state in AUS) Sports Car Championship.

Car ran like a train after we got rid of the head-fork that was DBW throttle...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-23-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By BGTV8
See if you can find Ian Bradney (located in...

See if you can find Ian Bradney (located in Albury Australia) here or on FB as he runs a quick SC Z34 here in Australia. Self built engine with 15psi SC (400Kw atw) and he has "lots" of experience...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-15-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By BGTV8
According to the service schedule if a daily and...

According to the service schedule if a daily and unmodded (eg: FI)

If tracked regularly, every 3 or 4 track day sessions

If modded (FI) and spanked regularly, consider halving the scheduled...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-11-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
I am still making 370nm torque at 7000rpm though...

I am still making 370nm torque at 7000rpm though and torque only starts nosing over at 6800rpm. It is still making 360nm at 7800 and power is still climbing at 8000rpm.

390Nm at 8200 was our best...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-11-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
So the final update ........ Stroker engine...

So the final update ........

Stroker engine is in the car and has been run-in and tuned on the dyno.

It made 390Nm torque at 8200 rpm on the most aggressive timing but we dialed it back a touch...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-05-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,501
Posted By BGTV8
By the time you react to an oil-pressure gauge,...

By the time you react to an oil-pressure gauge, your engine will either suffer bearing damage or be toast.

In my early days I always had a lo-pressure light using a BMC Mini (remember those) oil...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-25-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5,523
Views: 397,042
Posted By BGTV8
Great news .... sit back and enjoy it .........

Great news .... sit back and enjoy it ...... you've done the hard yards - now enjoy the car
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-18-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Some video clips of Quali last Saturday and link...

Some video clips of Quali last Saturday and link to the Streamed TV broadcast of the 30-lapper and 12-lap final race - both on Sunday. Our category starts at 2h 28m 50s for the 30-lapper and the...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-10-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5,523
Views: 397,042
Posted By BGTV8
My Z34 has an M150 which we are progressively...

My Z34 has an M150 which we are progressively implementing tunable traction control - I have a rotary switch on my steering wheel to alter the permissible slip percentage.

This allows tuning of...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-23-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Apologies for FB SNAFU So Victorian...

Apologies for FB SNAFU



So Victorian Sports Car championship Round 4 has been run and the maiden event for the #50 ProdSports Z34 went to plan with an untroubled day.

Times were not...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-23-2023, 02:20 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Well, the car has had its maiden race event (with...

Well, the car has had its maiden race event (with standard engine)

FB post is here - hopefully you can see it
...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-23-2023, 02:12 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Well, the car has had its maiden race event (with...

Well, the car has had its maiden race event (with standard engine)

FB post is here - hopefully you can see it
...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-29-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Yeah, anyone making electronic kit is having...

Yeah, anyone making electronic kit is having trouble getting supply.

The Motec is a complicated beast .... very function rich and lots of interconnected settings.

Good luck with the Emtron -...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-29-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
So we have tested the last 2 Fridays. On the...

So we have tested the last 2 Fridays.

On the 21st, things did not go so well. We lost an hours and a half finding and fixing an oil leak at the rear of one cam cover. At some stage, it had taken...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-28-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5,523
Views: 397,042
Posted By BGTV8
Try using these: EFIHARDWARE ship internationally...

Try using these: EFIHARDWARE ship internationally in a couple of days

https://www.efihardware.com/products/3158/r35-gtr-coil-hitachi
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
So we now have overcome pretty much all of our...

So we now have overcome pretty much all of our teething issues.

1. Getting the M150 to understand the VQ37 engine has been a massive challenge. Not a lot of knowledge in this part of the world. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-22-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5,523
Views: 397,042
Posted By BGTV8
Can I suggest that you look to a PWR intercooler....

Can I suggest that you look to a PWR intercooler. If you have a design, they can make you one.

I sponsored a PWR radiator for a race 370Z as well (intended to cool 600hp but not 1000 so might be...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-21-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Build done, first start (but MP4 is too big to...

Build done, first start (but MP4 is too big to attach).

Just waiting on dyno operator and tuner to return from summer break and we'll put a tune into it and then we are off testing.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-23-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
So it is all done apart from final chassis set up...

So it is all done apart from final chassis set up and initial dyno. We will run the car with the standard engine but race induction before fitting the 4-litre stroker engine. First test day...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-21-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By BGTV8
Read your owners Manual, you can set it lower...

Read your owners Manual, you can set it lower than factory limit but not higher

Reckon that's what has been done here
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-06-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 30,300
Posted By BGTV8
Some pics, debut track test scheduled for Jan...

Some pics, debut track test scheduled for Jan 21st 2023 and first race meeting should be Philip Island GP circuit on 4-5 March. More images coming after this weekend
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-05-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,682
Posted By BGTV8
I machined the OEM lugnuts to make them...

I machined the OEM lugnuts to make them open-ended. Not difficult to do (or get done).

The alternative is this

https://au.gktech.com/z34-370z-wheel-nut-adapter-set-of-20
Forum: Tuning 11-24-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By BGTV8
my N/A turbo lag was basically gone ......... ...

my N/A turbo lag was basically gone .........

Is this a thing ???
Forum: Forced Induction 10-29-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 674
Views: 54,060
Posted By BGTV8
Inlet Air Temperature - higher the IAT, the less...

Inlet Air Temperature - higher the IAT, the less dense the air entering the engine and if not compensated for by reducing fueling, the engine runs rich which reduces power.

Even if the ECU...
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