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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-11-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,547
Posted By rclarkbow
Hard to tell exactly, but it was in the range of...

Hard to tell exactly, but it was in the range of 45-50 at this temperature when it was about 80 degrees F outside.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-25-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,547
Posted By rclarkbow
5w30 mobil one.

5w30 mobil one.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-24-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,547
Posted By rclarkbow
Low Oil Pressure Observed with a Gauge (after new gallery gaskets were installed)

Hi everyone,

So I installed an AEM oil pressure gauge following this guide:

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-do-yourself/34044-diy-oil-pressure-gauge.html

Basically the method is to create...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 08-24-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By rclarkbow
Thanks so much for this input. I have a...

Thanks so much for this input. I have a spreadsheet and was calculating the percentage change of the diameters as well, so I certainly appreciate that! 4% is probably not going to be that big of a...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-10-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By rclarkbow
Wider, lower profile tires on stock 18" base rims

Hi guys,

I've been doing a lot of research about upgrading my tires.

Stock 18" base wheels

I am part of an auto cross club and also do track days, but also drive the car on the street...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-10-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,776
Posted By rclarkbow
Replacing the gallery gaskets next week, question about timing components to replace

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/136104-gallery-gaskets-my-2012-a.html

This post is a follow up to my first post linked above.

So I'm at 150k miles on my 2012 370z and I had started to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-10-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,319
Posted By rclarkbow
Glad I was able to inspire some preventative...

Glad I was able to inspire some preventative maintenance!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-09-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,319
Posted By rclarkbow
Well...I've learned some things guys lol I...

Well...I've learned some things guys lol

I ended up taking the above poster's advice and installing an AEM oil pressure gauge! Woo yay!

Whelp, oil temp 180 degrees, idle with climate controls...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-30-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,319
Posted By rclarkbow
I found an independent shop willing to do the...

I found an independent shop willing to do the labor for $750 so I think I I’m gonna go ahead and do it. Buying EPS kit. Any suggestions as far as timing guides etc and other things to be done while...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-24-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,319
Posted By rclarkbow
Gallery Gaskets on my 2012

I've been reading a lot about the gallery gaskets failing and causing low oil pressure, which could potentially lead to engine failure.

My 2012 370Z was manufactured in 12/2011 and I'm not sure...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-08-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By rclarkbow
Thank you for your reply, I will look into the...

Thank you for your reply, I will look into the antenna. Still seems strange that the slot doesn't work though when this occurs.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-06-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By rclarkbow
Strange problems with wireless keys using multiple key fobs

Hello all,

I'm driving a 2012 with 149k currently, and recently I've started noticing issues with the key fobs.

I still have the two key fobs that came with the car when I purchased CPO in...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-03-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By rclarkbow
@StormWhite Of course you can tell where the...

@StormWhite

Of course you can tell where the bite point is stock, I just think this makes it a lot easier and more natural feeling. To each his own...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-02-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By rclarkbow
Weaker clutch helper spring install

So, my clutch always had a lack of a sort of "feel" to it, which sometimes made me feel like I just learned to drive a manual last week.

I've learned that the purpose of the "clutch helper...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-02-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
Posted By rclarkbow
Mechanic stated that it was the throw out bearing...

Mechanic stated that it was the throw out bearing making the noise. I'm not sure if something was misaligned by them or what.

I'm waiting a bit to fix it, they might help me out on the labor to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-25-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
Posted By rclarkbow
Thanks for all replies Update: Talked...

Thanks for all replies

Update:

Talked to mechanic, car is going in Thursday. Sounds like yes, the pilot bearing and the throw out bearing were both replaced as they came with the kit. So it's a...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-19-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
Posted By rclarkbow
Thanks for your replies. I am going to inquire...

Thanks for your replies. I am going to inquire with my mechanic tomorrow about the pilot bearing / bushing replacement. I don't believe it was replaced when I first did the CMAK install.

Trans...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-26-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
Posted By rclarkbow
No issues getting into first on cold days. Had...

No issues getting into first on cold days. Had them replace the fluid with the redline brand synthetic when I got the CMAK installed. No grinds at all from the transmission itself, really the trans...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-19-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
Posted By rclarkbow
Transmission grinding noise after CMAK install

So my CMAK v2 csc relocation kit went on well, but now I've noticed there's a grinding noise sometimes from the transmission, only on cold starts and below 30 degrees f so far, and on and off even...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-14-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
Final update: My car is now at about 113,700...

Final update:

My car is now at about 113,700 miles, new clutch and kit has been on for 2,000 and it's great!

OEM 2017+ Excedy clutch is great for daily use, and a definite upgrade from the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-01-2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
Update, apparently I'm not such an idiot after...

Update, apparently I'm not such an idiot after all...

Despite being on a tight budget, I broke down and bought the Z Speed CMAK kit, along with a new OEM master cylinder

This, along with a new...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-30-2018, 11:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-29-2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
Honestly, I'm thinking more about spending a bit...

Honestly, I'm thinking more about spending a bit more and going with the Z Speed kit, I will update soon
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-29-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
Update: Well she made it home, and I'm...

Update:

Well she made it home, and I'm getting it fixed next week (not going csc delete, keeping system standard because my mechanic can do it cheap, and installing RJM clutch pedal).

After...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-04-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By rclarkbow
CSC first started showing symptoms at high altitude?

So I'm currently driving my Z across the country (west) and as soon as I got into Colorado, and the altitude got above about 4,000 feet I noticed my clutch started feeling softer.

As I climbed...
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