Been following your build but hadn't posted anything so thought I should just add some encouragement as you seem to be doing a good job so far. Still a long way to go but if you keep it up the end result will be so worth it.
I like the reinforcements you are doing, well worth it to stiffen the shell up and makes sure it can put the power down well and that the shell lasts with the extra power. I went with a stockish look to the bay so I had to keep all my reinforcements hidden. The bar running back from the shock towers are a very good addition however the bulkhead is not very strong so make sure you have a decent sized spreader plate there. They work best when connected to a full cage, not sure if you pan to run one or not?
My plan is to make the engine bay look as “motorsport” as I can but keep the outside and interior as standard as possible.
That includes all the original gauges, seats etc.
I’m sure that will change as the years go by but looking for a bit of shock factor when the Bonnet is opened on a reasonably standard looking Z.
The bars from the turrets to the bulkhead meet in the two places where there is a front to back support brace under the scuttle panel.
Without a full cage to tie into the back is was about the best we could come up with.
Will also be adding some similar to yours under the wings from the bottom of the doors up to the outriggers.
After that we can replace the chassis rails underneath which is the last main structural repair needed at the moment and think about fabricating the removable front panel that will incorporate the intercooler.
Most of the gauges will be driven by stepper motors and micro-controllers which will also integrate with the ECU to provide fault lights etc. Will also have a small subtle screen in the tacho which will display oil temp when warming up as well as boost and AFR.
I’m a bit of a techie so enjoying designing this part.
Just working out how I want to design the exhaust at the moment. Planning on running an exhaust cutout that gradually opens based on boost pressure that can be adjusted depending on requirements.
It will see the road again one day!!
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