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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-23-2023, 02:12 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 5,701
Views: 586,484
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 5,701
Views: 586,484
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 1,548
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: 201
Views: 40,077
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: 2,437
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: 1,848
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: 678
Views: 85,005
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...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 10-27-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By BGTV8
Daily driver and no track time, or both? If...

Daily driver and no track time, or both?

If a daily, the follow the service schedule

If a track car (or daily/track), change after every 2 to 3 hours total track time with a good quality...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-01-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By BGTV8
Sorry - perhaps I was not clear - I meant "had...

Sorry - perhaps I was not clear - I meant "had you provided any steering input and the car was turning at the time" - would never suggest driving a car with the "steering lock" engaged
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-01-2022, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By BGTV8
Several conditions can activate "torque control"....

Several conditions can activate "torque control". Only one is wheel spin. The other is dynamic stabilty control which is triggered by the lateral G-sensor ("yaw" sensor) in the centre of the car,...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-21-2022, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5,701
Views: 586,484
Posted By BGTV8
In stock right now: V12 LS Engines - Race...

In stock right now:

V12 LS Engines - Race Cast Engineering (http://racecast.com.au/v12ls/)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-10-2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,767
Posted By BGTV8
You can replace the universal joint itself ... in...

You can replace the universal joint itself ... in one of the photo's, you can see the circlip that retains the bearing cap (there are 4 caps ... 2 on the piece that bolts to the diff and 2 on the...
Forum: Other Vehicles 09-01-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,554
Posted By BGTV8
Nostalgia: 1968 Ford Falcon XT at Bathurst

Full-bottle nostalgia - video of a "club-day" at Bathurst with a serious piece of re-creation form the late 60's.

https://www.facebook.com/1460644647492329/videos/139878264971563

Enjoy
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-09-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,821
Posted By BGTV8
I have driven a LHD car in Australia (we drive on...

I have driven a LHD car in Australia (we drive on the left obviously) and it is forking dangerous - if you really want to do it, import a lo-mileage RHD from Japan if the US authorities will let you...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-01-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,700
Posted By BGTV8
My guess is the the tech increased the ovality of...

My guess is the the tech increased the ovality of the bolt holes and made up some offset washers that are welded into the rear subframe - stranger things have happened in past lives !!!!

Murphy...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2022, 02:28 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 40,077
Posted By BGTV8
We now have the M150 running a modified but still...

We now have the M150 running a modified but still fairly standard engine.

VVEL removed and lift locked at max.
Wet sump (baffled - one of Charles' - CJ Motorsport)
Car stripped (1198kg dry)...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-26-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 85,005
Posted By BGTV8
Car is now running, dash configured,fabrication...

Car is now running, dash configured,fabrication 99% done (only need to enclose fuel tanks with ally sheet to isolate fuel from cockpit), suspension components all installed, will fit race wheels...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-25-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 85,005
Posted By BGTV8
Do I see CAD developed ducting !!! ...

Do I see CAD developed ducting !!!


Cardboard Aided Design
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,944
Posted By BGTV8
Either the belt is on its way out or the...

Either the belt is on its way out or the alternator bearing is dodged
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