madkaw
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Not to be annoying , but are sure the Nissan gasket was 1mm ? I'm thinking a 1.25mm was used and your clearance is more like .022. Like you said , lots of misinformation out there , so wanted to be sure that's the case. -
Leon, was the block surfaced at some time? I'm surprised pushing the clearance that tight when a 1.25mm gasket would have still been good squish . so looking forward to my 54/47 set up.
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I did the smoke machine and vacuum trick .I glued a plastic layer over the opening and then installed panel . If you look at the hatch latch assembly you can see daylight right into the hatch area( panel off). For me - this was the majority of the issue
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Been running without a bumper my whole Z life. You still have to address all the other possible leaks because you still have a low pressure situation with the windows down. For me- the big one was the hatch . Low pressure in the cockpit caused enough vacuum to pull exhaust in through the latch assembly and around the edges of the hatch inner vinyl panel . My exhaust is almost flush with the rear valence and I rarely get a wiff of exhaust. I think if the exhaust tips were a bit further out it would eliminate anything from getting back into the car. I think the exhaust tip length is NOT the major issue though
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Smoke machine worked for me!! Windows down causes a vacuum inside the car and will pull any smells back in the car. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Add the note that it took a while to get mine to work. I had to wire directly into the plug in the back of the tach . Wiring further down stream would not work- too many detours in the wiring ? I almost gave up and thought it wouldn't be that hard to pull the tach and wire the adapter directly . Tach has been flawless . Wish my speedo worked as well- Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Too bad - looks like a MegaSquirt and some wiring and you were there. I did the same exact thing to my intake or I would be making an offer. Nice looking turbo exhaust manifold! good luck
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How about additional noises from the suspension
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So did that sway bar come with downlinks ? It's hard to tell how it is secured . I had a hell of a time fitting mine because of my CV axles. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Which I also have !! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Don't forget about your fuel supply system. Now your talking high pressure system that will require upgraded fuel lines that have a more substantial return line. So you need a bigger pump, a place to put it , lines to supply and return it. Power to the pump if you don't really have an electric pump now - which should really involve a relay. Then you can move on to the ECU installation . not trying to slight this product- I think it's great and considered the OER version myself. I've been in the process of the carb to FI conversion and it is involved - just so you know
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And filters are 60 each? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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So does the rail dead head or set up for return. Can't tell from the pic Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Only way you will know is try a hidden spot somewhere down low and go for it. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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I personally haven't been able to tell a difference between the Schneider cam(480/280) and the Isky (490/290) . Don't think you can go wrong with either. I think only a dyno would tell me. I got both cams to idle okay and both make good power Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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Bo is running OEM caps . I am working on getting him a ANSA exhaust tips though. That will probably be the only mod on the exterior Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile
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In actuality , Bo's car is much straighter . It will be stellar once it has a good paint job!! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club
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I wish- . I spent a lot of time panel blocking this car and they are flat. My wiper valence panel is pretty bad and I should have replaced instead of trying to fix . It throws off the gaps pretty bad up top. My car was also hit up front before I owned it and makes it tough getting good lines right. Of course being the owner I see everything Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club
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Sorry for the delayed updates , I've been having issues with the menu bar on the site. Any how, I got the car back together and put her thru her paces out on the road . It's a bit noisy with no door seals but she has new life with a timing chain that isn't ready to fly off. The car is actually in the owners hands presently driving the back roads of Indiana. It's probably a little bit of a let down dealing with all the noises of no seals , carpet , rattles. He said he is enjoying it and is planning the next stage . Paint. Bo said it burned quite a bit of oil at first but seems to be getting better. I don't believe this car has seen much mileage in recent years- just abuse. We are looking at a possible rebuild during the paint tear down anyway. Bo has decided to go with the white interior if we can get Les to cooperate . Bo is learning the in and outs of dealing with small vendors of classic cars.
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