More Z photos.

Ghost of Duluth · 08-23-2004, 01:03 PM

Getting closer by the day. Can't wait. Just need to finish wiring, put the driveshaft in, bolt the final extremities on the motor and hook some stuff up and away she goes.

Radiator is in, dual fans and 4 rows. Yummy.

Header is on, intake and carbs on, hooking up linkage tonight.

Full Autometer treatment. Tach is in a box at the moment though.

Carbon Mirrors courtesy of my brother at Tophat Performance. I so love these I almost cried.

Me checking seat fit and head clearance for the roll bar. I think thats the first picture of me on here.

FormulaDrifter · 08-23-2004, 01:15 PM

i love that car.......great job!

Pennyman · 08-23-2004, 04:05 PM

*DROOOOOL* Thank you for caring so much for that car. It makes me happy when someone desides to fix up a Z. Keep us updated! Nice mug shot BTW, haha!

godigy · 08-23-2004, 04:13 PM

Keep it up Ghost. How much longer is it gonna take to start that baby up anyway and ripping it through the streets?

Ghost of Duluth · 08-23-2004, 04:19 PM

I plan to start it up hopefully by the end of next week. It needs to be ready for a Z meeting here on Sept 11th, then I plan on driving it down to Atlanta for the meet and the Drift exhibition at Nopi. Not sure if it will be slide ready by then but you never know what will happen or who may show up. Not even sure how it is going to slide. Still need to do some practice in it. Gonna be a world of difference from the FD. Can't wait to take it up on the Dragon though.

Ripper · 08-23-2004, 04:50 PM

1 question ghost. was the motor rebuilt?

Ghost of Duluth · 08-23-2004, 05:02 PM

No, it was never broken down after the guy took it out. It was a runner when I drove it before he took it out. That is one thing that is on my mind. If it isn't good, which I doubt, I have a back up plan.

godigy · 08-23-2004, 09:01 PM

How much did this whole project cost you cause now you got me into the 240z Ghost?

Ghost of Duluth · 08-23-2004, 09:25 PM

Well. I did a bunch of horsetrading to get the car so after it's all said and done, I have about 300 bucks in it plus the mirrors and an intake gasket. I had a car that I bought for 2000, sold for 2500, guy blew it up, gave it back to me for 200. Traded the car for a Hachi, traded the Hachi for a CRX then the CRX for the Z. It gets a little confusing with all the trading. So I spent 275 to go get it plus a new tire and a radiator for the CRX, and thats where I end up with the figure.

You can find them for a decent price these days. I just lucked out on mine cause I knew where it was at the time it became available. My brothers 510 may be coming available soon, if it does, i'll post it on here. It's sweet.

godigy · 08-23-2004, 11:51 PM

Thanks for the feedback, any good sites to recommend to learn more bout this car Ghost.

Bathurst R · 08-24-2004, 12:47 AM

damn, good stuff! keep up the good work!!! hoping for pics of finalized product

PrOxLaMuS© S30 · 08-24-2004, 04:40 PM

I would hate to say this...

but with a Stock L24 engine... and stock carbs...

that car isn't going to be very fast.. especially with all that heavy fiberglass and metal body work....

Have you looked into the L28ET engine? The turbo engine from the later 280ZX's?

tougeC · 08-24-2004, 04:51 PM

I always pictured you as bein a big mean lookin guy ghost.

Ghost of Duluth · 08-24-2004, 07:50 PM

I hear you Lexus, it's got the N47 head and stroked out. It's actually not too shabby. I drove that car for awhile before it was taken apart. I will need some carbs later on but to get it running, I just stuck the stocks on there.

I'm not big and mean looking.

baker001 · 08-25-2004, 01:10 PM

A sr20det sure would look nice in there.

baker001 · 08-25-2004, 04:06 PM

I don't now if you guys know of Norm the 12sec guy, but he has a stroked L28 running SU's doing 12 in the 1/4. That s not too bad for a NA 6cyl. If Duluth put right the rear-end (R200) ,lighten flywheel and tune the hell out of those SU's he will have a nasty little machine.

Ghost of Duluth · 08-25-2004, 04:31 PM

Just have to get the axles for the R200 that I have, and i'll put it in.

I grew up in Athens. Went to Clarke Central.

baker001 · 08-25-2004, 05:09 PM

Did you check your Email?

Nemesis · 08-25-2004, 08:11 PM

how do those tenzo-r seats feel?

Ghost of Duluth · 08-25-2004, 09:08 PM

Not yet. My email has been screwing up lately. I'll check it now.

The Tenzos feel great. They are reclinable and oh so posh. They should hold me in pretty well I hope.

SilverGhost · 08-25-2004, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PrOxLaMuS© S30
I would hate to say this...

but with a Stock L24 engine... and stock carbs...

that car isn't going to be very fast.. especially with all that heavy fiberglass and metal body work....

Have you looked into the L28ET engine? The turbo engine from the later 280ZX's?

hey, i have an 82 280zx n/a in the driveway right now, and im just curious, how easy is it to convert it to turbo? i would like twins, but single would be ok... cause at school next year im going to either be tuning the hell out of the exsiting ZX, or i will get a cheap 280z and make it quite a street killer.....

sweet car Ghost...i love that front bumper..is it custom?

Ghost of Duluth · 08-25-2004, 11:23 PM

Yea, every panel on the car has been worked over. Everything is in steel as well. No fiberglass.

ZCarKid · 08-26-2004, 10:14 PM

Quote:

how easy is it to convert it to turbo?

Hi Jay this is Adam.

The N/A to turbo idea is not worth the time or money if you want a turbo Z your best bet is to find a decent turbo Z car or do a turbo engine swap into your current car.

Differences between the N/A and Turbo include

Intake
Compression (Duh)
AFM
Oil cooler
Head
Multiple sensors
Harness
ECU
And probably many others I cant think of now

Jay by the way ive been working on Matts' Z for the last couple of days because his parts came in. I actually tried cranking it today but I need to take the oil pump back off and turn the dizzy shaft to *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* the timing some more so it will fire up so as soon as its out of the shop I will be working on your Z again.

Ghost of Duluth · 08-27-2004, 02:09 AM

Cool Cool. I'll call you tomorrow.

PrOxLaMuS© S30 · 08-29-2004, 10:44 AM

Converting to a turbo is actually quite simple.

I know several people who have done this in a little under a week flawlessly.

The Turbo version of the L28eT is actually the same exact engine in the N/A cars.. with an L28e.

Only differences is minor stuff in the engine, like different pistons and head, different injectors, stronger webbing in the block for cooling and oil distribution, the ECU and all the stuff Zcarkid mentioned.

It would be easier, cheaper, and more efficient to take out your old L28e and swap in an L28eT. Bolts right in, and uses alot of the existing stuff in your N/A.

A good L28eT engine with rather low miles can be found for less than $500.

I recommend looking at
www.zcar.com and www.classiczcars.com for lots of information.

Talk to SurfColorado, a member at Zcar.com who just did the swap on his '82 280ZX.

Bigger injectors, SDS fuel managment, an NPR intercooler, 3" exhuast, 60mm throttle body and a good boost controller will easily but you in the 250-300 hp range, and a new turbo a T3/T04e will put you in the 300-375hp range depending on your setup.

08-23-2004, 01:03 PM	#1
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	More Z photos. Getting closer by the day. Can't wait. Just need to finish wiring, put the driveshaft in, bolt the final extremities on the motor and hook some stuff up and away she goes. Radiator is in, dual fans and 4 rows. Yummy. Header is on, intake and carbs on, hooking up linkage tonight. Full Autometer treatment. Tach is in a box at the moment though. Carbon Mirrors courtesy of my brother at Tophat Performance. I so love these I almost cried. Me checking seat fit and head clearance for the roll bar. I think thats the first picture of me on here. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-23-2004, 04:19 PM	#5
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	I plan to start it up hopefully by the end of next week. It needs to be ready for a Z meeting here on Sept 11th, then I plan on driving it down to Atlanta for the meet and the Drift exhibition at Nopi. Not sure if it will be slide ready by then but you never know what will happen or who may show up. Not even sure how it is going to slide. Still need to do some practice in it. Gonna be a world of difference from the FD. Can't wait to take it up on the Dragon though. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-23-2004, 05:02 PM	#7
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	No, it was never broken down after the guy took it out. It was a runner when I drove it before he took it out. That is one thing that is on my mind. If it isn't good, which I doubt, I have a back up plan. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-23-2004, 09:25 PM	#9
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Well. I did a bunch of horsetrading to get the car so after it's all said and done, I have about 300 bucks in it plus the mirrors and an intake gasket. I had a car that I bought for 2000, sold for 2500, guy blew it up, gave it back to me for 200. Traded the car for a Hachi, traded the Hachi for a CRX then the CRX for the Z. It gets a little confusing with all the trading. So I spent 275 to go get it plus a new tire and a radiator for the CRX, and thats where I end up with the figure. You can find them for a decent price these days. I just lucked out on mine cause I knew where it was at the time it became available. My brothers 510 may be coming available soon, if it does, i'll post it on here. It's sweet. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-24-2004, 07:50 PM	#14
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	I hear you Lexus, it's got the N47 head and stroked out. It's actually not too shabby. I drove that car for awhile before it was taken apart. I will need some carbs later on but to get it running, I just stuck the stocks on there. I'm not big and mean looking. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-23-2004, 01:15 PM	#2
FormulaDrifter Corolla needs a swap! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: redlands, ca. Posts: 607	i love that car.......great job!

08-23-2004, 04:05 PM	#3
Pennyman A ring a ding ding... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 380	DROOOOOL Thank you for caring so much for that car. It makes me happy when someone desides to fix up a Z. Keep us updated! Nice mug shot BTW, haha!

08-23-2004, 04:13 PM	#4
godigy Highway Drifter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mine Hill,NJ Posts: 94	Keep it up Ghost. How much longer is it gonna take to start that baby up anyway and ripping it through the streets?

08-23-2004, 04:50 PM	#6
Ripper post whore Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 883	1 question ghost. was the motor rebuilt?

08-23-2004, 09:01 PM	#8
godigy Highway Drifter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mine Hill,NJ Posts: 94	How much did this whole project cost you cause now you got me into the 240z Ghost?

08-23-2004, 11:51 PM	#10
godigy Highway Drifter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mine Hill,NJ Posts: 94	Thanks for the feedback, any good sites to recommend to learn more bout this car Ghost.

08-24-2004, 12:47 AM	#11
Bathurst R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 777 Posts: 114	damn, good stuff! keep up the good work!!! hoping for pics of finalized product

08-24-2004, 04:40 PM	#12
PrOxLaMuS© S30 Z Car Freak (S30) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 208	I would hate to say this... but with a Stock L24 engine... and stock carbs... that car isn't going to be very fast.. especially with all that heavy fiberglass and metal body work.... Have you looked into the L28ET engine? The turbo engine from the later 280ZX's?

08-24-2004, 04:51 PM	#13
tougeC TougeMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 150	I always pictured you as bein a big mean lookin guy ghost.

08-25-2004, 01:10 PM	#15
baker001 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Athens Ga. Posts: 3	A sr20det sure would look nice in there.

08-25-2004, 04:06 PM	#16
baker001 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Athens Ga. Posts: 3	I don't now if you guys know of Norm the 12sec guy, but he has a stroked L28 running SU's doing 12 in the 1/4. That s not too bad for a NA 6cyl. If Duluth put right the rear-end (R200) ,lighten flywheel and tune the hell out of those SU's he will have a nasty little machine.

08-25-2004, 04:31 PM	#17
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Just have to get the axles for the R200 that I have, and i'll put it in. I grew up in Athens. Went to Clarke Central. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-25-2004, 05:09 PM	#18
baker001 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Athens Ga. Posts: 3	Did you check your Email?

08-25-2004, 08:11 PM	#19
Nemesis Boro Miata Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 722	how do those tenzo-r seats feel?

08-25-2004, 09:08 PM	#20
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Not yet. My email has been screwing up lately. I'll check it now. The Tenzos feel great. They are reclinable and oh so posh. They should hold me in pretty well I hope. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-25-2004, 11:23 PM	#22
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Yea, every panel on the car has been worked over. Everything is in steel as well. No fiberglass. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-27-2004, 02:09 AM	#24
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Cool Cool. I'll call you tomorrow. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

08-29-2004, 10:44 AM	#25
PrOxLaMuS© S30 Z Car Freak (S30) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 208	Converting to a turbo is actually quite simple. I know several people who have done this in a little under a week flawlessly. The Turbo version of the L28eT is actually the same exact engine in the N/A cars.. with an L28e. Only differences is minor stuff in the engine, like different pistons and head, different injectors, stronger webbing in the block for cooling and oil distribution, the ECU and all the stuff Zcarkid mentioned. It would be easier, cheaper, and more efficient to take out your old L28e and swap in an L28eT. Bolts right in, and uses alot of the existing stuff in your N/A. A good L28eT engine with rather low miles can be found for less than $500. I recommend looking at www.zcar.com and www.classiczcars.com for lots of information. Talk to SurfColorado, a member at Zcar.com who just did the swap on his '82 280ZX. Bigger injectors, SDS fuel managment, an NPR intercooler, 3" exhuast, 60mm throttle body and a good boost controller will easily but you in the 250-300 hp range, and a new turbo a T3/T04e will put you in the 300-375hp range depending on your setup.

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