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ThatGuyThere

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Hello everyone. My name is Daryl and I just started a membership with torquecars.com. I love cars but unfortunately haven't had much of a chance to do any major modifications in the past but that is changing. I am about to purchase a clean 94 Nissan 300zx twin turbo and am ready to start investing into it. I dont have huge horsepower goals at first. I am thinking 500-600, this would still be streetable, correct me if am wrong. My first purchase would be a KBD body kit (PMZ-K V2 11 piece full body kit for Nissan 300zx 90-96), thoughts? After that it would be coilovers (Tein flex z front and rear, or street advance front and rear. Not sure which would be better or if there is much difference other than price), exhaust (2x HKS - Hi-Power Series 304 SS Cat-Back Exhaust System with single rear exit), and intake (Injen - IS Series Polished Silver Short Ram Air Intake System with Blue Filter and Air Filter with Injen - Hydro-Shield Black Pre-Filter). Thoughts and comments are welcome. I'm new to the tuner scene and would like to get feedback. Any suggestions on things I should be aware are appreciated.
 
Hi and welcome :)

IF I was going to mod your car I would look at installing an LS of some description as it will produce all the power you seek and be bullet proof.
 
Hey there TCJBOLDIE, thanx for being the first to comment. I appreciate the idea but I would like to keep it all JDM. The LS are great and all but I bought the Z because it was always my dream car as a kid growing up. I had an older model 87 and it made me just want the newer model manual with the turbo.
Any other suggestions will definately be taken into consideration. But again I am trying to be true to the Z and its heritage.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
Had a chat to a guy at one of my events and he told me there is a kit for the LS change but more importantly with the LS in place the front end sat 2 inches higher due to the lower weight of the V8.

The V6 TT has heat problems due to the tightly packed engine bay and one shop over here who specialised in them found it easier to drop the motor to be able to service it faster.

That said good luck with your project :)
 
Hello and a very warm, welcome to TorqueCars from me the admin, sorry for my slow reply.

Thank you so much for joining up and introducing yourself.

I lost my brother recently following a tragic accident whilst he was working so I've not been around on here much. I've set aside some time to catch up with things though and I hope you've been able to have a look around the site and meet some of our regulars.

I have just done some revisions to the main site, so it is hopefully more readable and informative. We're slowly improving and tweaking things as we go and value feedback and suggestions from our members.

It's nice to have an enthusiastic member like you along, I hope you're enjoying the site. Please start up a project thread and share your experiences with all our other members and I wish you all the best in your project.

Keep reading the articles on our site and this forum... you'll pick up loads of good common sense tips and don't be afraid to post questions, were all here to share our knowledge and experience.

We run a really fun and interesting car community and many have said we're the friendliest around, always ready to help out where we can.

Enjoy your time with us, post loads and feel free to ask any questions or begin new threads and discussions. We're always interested to hear your comments and views on our existing topics and in the hot polls.
 
The V6 TT has heat problems due to the tightly packed engine bay and one shop over here who specialised in them found it easier to drop the motor to be able to service it faster.

That said good luck with your project :)

TCJBOLFIE. Again thank you for replying to my post. I hear you on the LS bit but as I said I dont want it to be "domesticated". I wanna stay true.
However, to your tip on the hot engine, I plan on after market intercoolers. (CXRACING s-mount intercooler kit) or (CXRACING Front mount intercooler kit) I'm not sure if I want the split side mount versus the front mount. I like the idea of the split to allow more air access to the radiator. Especially once I get the aftermarket radiator (mishimoto performance aluminum radiator and fan shroud). Thoughts?
Thanx again for posting.
DARYL-THATGUYTHERE
 
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:eek:500-600 is pretty big.

Depends what you mean by "streetable"? As a daily driven car you will find you wont use that power most of the time but will still use up all your consumables (IE fuel, oil, etc)

Good man |B

Lunch money, thanx for posting.
Let me elaborate on my plans for the horse power. I would like to use the vehicle as my primary initially and once I start getting more involved with the horsepower increases I would use it as a weekender/track car. I wish to keep the vehicle "street legal" so that I can use it during the early stages daily as I worry more about the exterior, interior, handling, braking, cooling and moderate horsepower mods (400- 450) earlier on. Thank you for appreciating the idea to keep it jdm and please let me know if you have any suggestions or comments on my choices for parts.
Again thanx for posting and your input.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
Re heat I'm told that due to the extremely tight engine bay the OE rubber hoses were prone to cracking /splitting so IMO hi quality silicone hoses would be the better option for your project.

Don t know if it is possible to fit a V mount radiator and intercooler and I would think that a large oil cooler would also help keep temps in check.

All of the exhaust manifolds and IC pipes should also be ceramic coated as well to help keep temps under the hood as low as possible as every little bit helps.

BTW I rallied a Datsun 1600 in the 70's and love the shape of your model ZeeX and look forward to your posts and progress reports :) |B
 
TCJBOLDIE, thanx again for posting. Some great tips. I will definitely take to heart, especially the ceramic coating part. From some research I have done it looks like I can fit both the radiator and intercooler more so if I run the split intercoolers.
I am not sure how to post pics yet but I believe u have to get so many posts and like or some such business. Would love to post pics of ride while stock and progress pics as well. Obviously due to budget restrictions I cant do all I would like in a very quick timeframe but i look forward to investing time, effort, and money into something I love.
That's awesome that you rallied before. More awesome that it was a datsun. Any pics or link I can visit?
Keep em coming and in future will definitely keep any updates coming.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
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Hi again Daryl one last tip is to install the highest flowing SPAL electric fans behind or in front of the radiator or IC as if the FAD of a fan is say 1500 CFM or FAD when it has to push or pull cool air thru a radiator AC and IC it may only manage get say 900 cfm thru them due to the combined air flow restriction so I would fit the best flowing fans in the available space for the best heat reduction result.

If you fit split IC's that will help the airflow thru the radiator and you may also be able to add small fans to get cool air flowing thru them to help reduce heat soak when in traffic.

Here is a video of one of my events in my new 2011 Civic Type R.
https://www.torquecars.com/forums/threads/video-of-my-wondai-sprints.40757/
 
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TCJBOLDIE thank you for posting once again. I had never even heard of SPAL fans till just now. Definitely will apply this new knowledge to my build. Do you think the split intercooler is the way to go then? And what about the idea running a double radiator setup? Overkill or applicable? I was thinking of trying to see if I could fit from the front (radiator)(fan)(radiator)(fan) using the space that I would normally install the intercooler to place an external radiator like an intercooler and then running the other radiator in the engine bay along with the inner fan. Do you think this is possible and moreso practical? Anyway, keep the advice coming.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
IF it is better and space permitting I would use a separate IC for each side as that would help to get more cool air flow thru the radiator and install louvered vents in the hood as that will help extract hot under hood air and help lower under hood temps by increasing incoming cooler airflow.

NOTE the vents need to be in the front 1/3rd of the hood as that is a lo pressure area DO NOT raise the rear of the hood because at speed that is a hi pressure area and that will not help lower temps and in the event of an oil or water line failure the screen will get covered in gunk severely restricting visibility.

PS you may also want to research water to air IC's
 
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TCJBOLDIE, Thanx again for posting. The split intercooler definitely sounds as though it would be better as I agree about the airflow to the radiator. I listed the part earlier in this post as the CXRacing s-mount intercooler. If you get a chance look it up and give me your opinion.
As to the hood I am planning on purchasing for the build it will be a Duraflex® - AM-S Style Fiberglass Hood. Please also check it out to verify if it meets what you are referring to.
I am also planning on purchasing an aftermarket grill that will be a Duraflex® - 1-Pc TZ Style Grille. Please also check it out as it opens up the grill area to help force air into the engine bay above the intake.
I will definately look into the water to air optioned intercoolers as well.
As always thank you for your input as it has given me some help in the directions I will take my build.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
Hi Daryl I will check them out but I think that I have run out of ideas.
2 more posts and you will be able to post pics as am looking forward to your build progress.
 
TCJBOLDIE. Thanx again for posting. I will take care of getting another post after this one. It's ok if you dont have anymore ideas. I am glad you gave me so much some ideas.
Looking forward to showing my updates over time.
DARYL - THATGUY
 

TCJBOLDIE, WOW. THAT LAST POST IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHY YOU DONT SLEEP AND POST! LOL.
I dont even remember posting that last one. The answers no. I will post them in here myself as I didn't know I was allowed.

This hood:
https://www.carid.com/duraflex/am-s...-unpainted-mpn-113358.html?singleid=475883416

This is the split IC:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/331124920449

This is the full IC: (same one that you posted)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/390766310856

Tell me your opinion. I will start up project thread after I reach the upgrade. Thanx again.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
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They all look like they will do the job well for you it's simply what rocks your boat best.

The IC I posted seems to be the better choice as there appears to have more total surface area which is IMO most important for efficiency.

With the hood it should help the hot under it air exit very well but I would hazard a guess that the vents closest to the screen would be counter productive due to them being in or very close to a hi pressure area close to the base of the screen/windshield which is where the cabin ventilation air enters. Just me thinking out loud FWIW or just my 2 cents worth.

FYI you can post links anytime it's your personal pics that needed you to have 10 posts before you can post them so you are there so am looking forward to pics of your car and progress :)
 
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TCJBOLDIE, thanx for posting again. I feel like such a newb getting so much good feedback.
I'm glad the choice of hood is good. And I will look to see if the split intercooler has similiar dimensions when combined both left and right. Do you think running a double intercooler or even a double radiator setup is efficient?
Also, how can I post other pics outside of changing my profile picture?
Thanx again for you help as it is much appreciated.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
Nevermind TCJBOLDIE, I played around and found it. Hope you like the pics of when I first got it.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
It's 6 am over here so what time is it in Delaware ?

One last thing I can think of for you to consider is an electric water pump as the flow can be controlled /increased in heavy slow speed traffic IF overheating is a problem in that situation.

They can also be programmed to keep pushing coolant around the motor and turbo bearings keeping them cooler to reduce oil coking and forming deposits around the turbo bearings after shutdown the same as a turbo timer.

https://daviescraig.com.au/category/electric-water-pumps-ewp
 
TCJBOLDIE, thanx for the post.
I like the idea of the ewp. However I am not sure what one to get. Could you help me in picking one, that would be really helpful and I am not worried about the cost as I looked at all the 24v ones and they are not too expensive. I dont quite understand either if what you meant is that the pump will conti.ue to run And lubricate the turbo bearings after shutdown as I know that the is something I need to be aware of (not to run the car and then just shut it off and leave it). I understand I need to give the turbos a few minutes to cool down. It is currently 4:30 PM here
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
I do not have any first hand experience with them but shouldn't you be looking at a 12 volt model.

They don't actually "lube the turbo bearings" they help keep the coolant flowing thru the water passages around the bearings to help prevent heat soak/temperature rising when shutting down the engine and you can set the time frame for that like you can set a turbo timer that keeps the motor running and oil flowing around the motor and thru the turbo oil passages when you turn off the ignition for say 1 minute or more.
 
TCJBOLDIE, I am not sure about the 12v vs the 24v. I am not familiar with electrical based components.
I get what your saying about just cooling the system and if you think this is necessary even with the aftermarket radiator and intercoolers, I will definately read up on them and get an opinion of my own.
As always thanx for your input.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 
I would do things 1 step at a time as there is no point in adding things that are not needed.

I just threw everything out there for you to consider so you can have as much info as possible and decide what you think is best for you and your car for the best outcome / result.
 
TCJBOLDIE, thank you for all your support and feedback. I will take it all into consideration and if the intercoolers and radiator are not enough I will try the ewp and see where that leads me. Again thanx for everything and I look forward to keeping you updated with my build.
DARYL - THATGUYTHERE
 

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