Just Another Damned Z Car Project Thread

[duffymahoney]

On 9/17/2020 at 10:35 AM, conedodger said:

@duffymahoney, I'm thinking of using the AEM smart coils that were tested as the hottest in the test you cite on your thread. Where did you get your coil mount? 

I designed and made my own coil bracket based off of blakes.  

 

Here is the info. 

 

[conedodger]

Well, that's interesting. I've got to make sure the hood release cable is still available before I cut her little head off. I can probably make one using bicycle shift cable, but I'll check with MSA first.

[conedodger]

Oh crap! That's quite a cable price! $209!

Edited September 28, 2020 by conedodger

[conedodger]

And the female portion of the hood latch mechanism is NLA...

[Patcon]

why do you need to cut the head off? I would take a flat head and pry it open

[conedodger]

1 hour ago, Patcon said:

why do you need to cut the head off? I would take a flat head and pry it open

She's somewhat resistant to opening back up. I'm trying though. I have to get it off though because I plan to replace the female portion, heck, both the hood and firewall side with newly plated latches. Just have to find some...

[conedodger]

Just ordered the ProtunerZ fuel rail. They must be in Canada as they charged me for Canada Post?

[Patcon]

22 hours ago, conedodger said:

She's somewhat resistant to opening back up. I'm trying though. I have to get it off though because I plan to replace the female portion, heck, both the hood and firewall side with newly plated latches. Just have to find some...

You just need to win that one. They crimped it so it should come uncripped

[conedodger]

Well, I won. But it took more than a flat head and it pretty much destroyed the female side of the latch... Oh well!

[zKars]

I can help plated hood latch parts if you’d like...

 

[conedodger]

zKars, 

Do you have a website or do you sell them in the classifieds? All of this delay putting the motor in is because I'm refinishing the engine compartment. I suppose I could have tried to clean it up, but since the old engine was out, I just started going after it a section at a time. I soon found out how tedious it is. I'd rather repaint the exterior anytime! 

[zKars]

I do nothing of a commercial nature. When I see needs, I attempt to help. I have a good plater here and built a good relationship.

Send me a PM and we can see if I can help with your project.