The Project Begins

[Volition]

Update: This is what I have so far for my build...Goals are a daily driver, some auto x, a few pulls here and there...I want it to be able to hang around the 500 awhp easily...Still have a lot to learn/research but gotta start somewhere right? Only have access to 91 octane so I need to find a way around that, but I am far from my HP goals for now...Let me know what you think, looking for input on it all...Thanks!

Also want to say thanks to all of you who gave me advice so far on other threads...Thanks for the support!

Engine Machine Work

Cleaned
Block Decked
Block Oil Mod
Main Check, Bore, Hone
Balanced
½" Stud Converted with ARP Studs
Painted
Front Case Oil Paths Bored
Crank Work - R&R balls, grind crank

Engine Internals and Hardware

Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods
Wiseco Extreme Duty HD Forged Pistons
ACL Tri-Metal Main and Rod Bearing Set
ARP Main Studs
New Freeze Plugs
OEM Crank (Refinished - work listed above)

External Engine Components, Gaskets, Belts, Hoses

4" Intake Piping with K&N Filter - Custom unless I can find a Dejon
Magnus Street Series Intake
Larger Throttle Body - Still choosing size/brand
OEM Belts - All - Have
OEM Gaskets - Need
OEM Valve Cover Gasket Set - Have
OEM Timing Belt Kit from EXPSI - Have
Balance Shaft Elimination Kit - EXPSI - Have
Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer - Have
OEM Water Pump - Have
Air Cooled Oil Set Up - EXPSI
All New Hoses, Stainless Braided where able

Exhaust Components

3" Down Pipe
Cat Delete
Have full 3" APEXi installed
Exhaust Manifold - still looking


Engine Electronics, Management, Fuel Upgrades, Turbo Set Up and Control, Cooling

DSMLink V3 Full - looking into running speed density...need to learn a bit more
Spark Tech COP
Hallman Pro Boost Controller
Injectors - still looking
Fuel Pump - Walbro variant - might go for the Full Blown Dual Kit if needed
Fuel Pump Rewire
Emissions Delete
Innovative A/F Wide Band MTX-L - have
EGR Delete Plate - EXPSI
All New Vacuum Kit
K&N Crankcase Vent Filter
PCV Check Valve - US Plastics
Tial BOV - need to figure out turbo set up still
Turbo - want to go HX-40, still not sure on this (but I am sure I will not be putting that t25 back on)
FAL Dual Fans
Radiator - might go Mishimoto
Mishimoto Thermostat
Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank
ETS 12" FMIC Short Route
Intercooler Hard Pipes



Head Machine Work and Components

Cleaned
Angle Job - need to read up on this still
Kelford 272 Cam Shafts
AEM Tru-Time Cam Gears
Kiggly Street Steel Beehive Valve-springs
Retainers - still looking
Manley Performance Stainless Steel Valves
Manley Valve Locks
Guides - still looking
Lifters - GSC Power Division Zero-Tick Lifters - not sure on these yet

Drive Train, Transmission, Axels , Suspension and Brakes

OEM Master Cylinder - Have
OEM Slave Cylinder - Have
OEM TOB
Tranny Rebuild - TMZ - still choosing options
Stainless Steel Clutch Line - EXPSI - Have
Koni Yellows with H&R OE Springs
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Rotors - still looking
Calipers - cleaned up OEM ones
Pads - still looking
ABS Delete (only if faulty)
Driveshaft Shop Aluminum 2 Piece Driveshaft (650hp)
Driveshaft Shop Front Axles
Driveshaft Shop Rear Axles
Competition Clutch Street Chromoly Steel Flywheel
Competition Clutch Forged Steel Clutch Fork
Shift Cable Bushing Inserts - Mach V
Shifter Base Bushing Kit - MachV
OEM Axle Castle Nut kit
OEM Axle Seals
Prothane Total Kit - all around
Front and Rear Strut Bar
RM Racing Sway Bars - Front and Rear


Body/Exterior

Rims/Tires Combo
Headlights Cleaned Up - Sylvania Kit
Antenna Shaved
New Weather Stripping
Rear Wiper Delete
New Front Clip
Fog Lights Replaced

Might drop my AC too, it didn't work when I got the car, and I think it's damaged...Let me know what I missed, thanks for looking

 

[shifty2006]

On the fluid I now swear by redline mt-85 I flushed my tranny when I got it put in the best shop brand and still had issues did a swap this month and it's like a different car. I'm a gst not x don't know if it's the same.. And for oil I have always used mobile 1 and I have no complaints on it many people try different things and have a million recommendations but my only one is never cheap-0 out with this car it maybe money hungry but I have discovered with mine it's not a (forgive me for speaking the name) HOnda that will take any random crap you put in it and putt around.

 

[Volition]

Shifty, I appreciate the response..I will look into redline mt-85...Thanks

 

[05Nissan350z]

Redline mt85 is amazing. 138k original miles on tranny. Redline was always used in it. Still shifts like a hot knife through butter

 

[gieri002]

Looks like a good list. Maybe do a leakdown/compression test before pulling the motor, just in case. This would also be a good time to delete the balance shafts if you wanted to do that.

 

[Volition]

Redline mt85 it is then, thanks!

Gieri, Thanks for the info on the leak-down/compression tests, I will do that..and I planned on the BSE for sure, especially since it is cheaper to do it vs buy the components to replace the balance shaft's parts.

Looking around my engine bay a lot of the bolts are rusted, anyone aware of a kit to replace most of the hardware? I know you can get SS valve cover bolts, but I am looking for almost all of the others as well...

 

[gieri002]

Oh my bad, I totally missed that on your list!

 

[Volition]

No worries! and I gotta say, your car is clean! Pretty jealous since my paint is showing it's age...

 

[Volition]

Alright, got the battery in and she started over an idles fine...sounds like a lifter is ticking but I think that might be from it sitting for almost 4 months and the oil looks pretty old...so hopefully when I get the oil changed that will calm it down...made a video of the start up, I actually like the sound of the exhaust the original owner put on it...I will post it when I figure it out...Also got some new shocks for the rear hatch, local place had them for 30 each..beats online for 60 each...I will post more updates as I go...

 

[SaulHudson]

Stm sells all those parts you want in one place. Best vendor for dsm/Evo.

Why do you want to go with the fluidampr?

Do you have vehicle inspections up there in bernallilo? If you are like the rest of New Mexico, maybe a downpipe and test pipe.

 

[Volition]

SaulHudson, I will definitely check out STM...and I wanted the Fluidampr because it seems to be a pretty smart move for the 2g engines especially, plus it was on sale for cheaper than I have seen so I picked one up. After reading reviews and learning more about it and it's function I thought it just made sense. I don't have vehicle inspections thankfully, and I am still looking into down/test pipes...The original owner has some things still hidden that I am finding...more updates to come

EDIT: I also plan on using a light weight flywheel and I from what I understand that can throw off the "tune" from the stock harmonic balancer vs the Fluidampr constanly "tuning" itself...

 

[Volition]

Started it up, idle sounds OK...Doesn't sound fart can like to me...Thankfully...Link below...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0yGuXFGnN8]Start up after 4 months of sitting - YouTube[/ame]

 

[untouchablecc]

On the fluid I now swear by redline mt-85 I flushed my tranny when I got it put in the best shop brand and still had issues did a swap this month and it's like a different car. I'm a gst not x don't know if it's the same.. And for oil I have always used mobile 1 and I have no complaints on it many people try different things and have a million recommendations but my only one is never cheap-0 out with this car it maybe money hungry but I have discovered with mine it's not a (forgive me for speaking the name) HOnda that will take any random crap you put in it and putt around.

Just curious why Mt85? I was always told Mt90. Is it just for different heat ranges? This is straight from John Shep when I drove to his shop to pick up my transmission.

 

[Volition]

Forgot to mention that I want to stay 2.0