RB 240z Conversion

[datsun dave]

I'd go black, but maybe the crinkle finish you see on some of the rocker covers.

Now thats a good call where can it be done ?.

 

[moggy240]

i think you can get it as a spray can paint.

 

[260Z TT]

Dave,
Did it on my Cherry Turbo cam cover. Will try to find the can, i think I got it from Frosts in Rochdale.

 

[Mr.G]

I got mine from Frosts too it's manufactured by a company called VHT, easy to do and results were impressive. It's not that durable though, doesnt peel but does chip if you accidently catch it with something. Powdercoating will be more durable.

 

[datsun dave]

Spent a bit more time with 1200 wet & dry and it is coming out better than i thought leaning towards getting it all polished !!!!!.

But tomorrow another day.

 

[datsun dave]

The only way to make the new inlet manifold fit better is to cut off the original throttle body flange then cut out a slice from the inlet so it moves the throttle body away from the inner wing.

Sounds easy went ok apart from also taking away some of my skin from my finger with the angle grinder.

So have fitted up the intercooler at the front looks like it might just all line up the pipe work should be here early doors this week.

 

[Mr.G]

Well done, have you sorted out the linkage connections yet? Cable I guess

 

[datsun dave]

Well done, have you sorted out the linkage connections yet? Cable I guess

Very simple Z31 throttle cable fits just great.

 

[datsun dave]

Inet manifold flange has been re-welded in the new position and test fitted again with the intercooler in place, i have both the inlet & exhaust pipework coming out from the air intake holes in the rad support panel.(could have cut some more holes but it would have made me cry as the engine bay has just been painted)

Refitted the bonnet just to be sure that its not going to catch and having to crawl under the car with a torch to check on the clearance IT ALL FITS .

 

[datsun dave]

Made up a new throttle linkage bracket yesterday using a part that i had made for the old L28 engine set up, you might see 3 on Mr Parkers car !!!! and also cut off the skyline throttle bracket that sits on the side to give the intake a cleaner look.

I have swoped over a few bits from the original skyline part just have to remember how it all fit.

Must have had the intake on and off the car 8 times checking that it all works ok.

 

[Mr.G]

Looking great.

Does pic 2 show a solenoid to control cold start idle? Are all the take offs underneath the intake manifold?

 

[Russ]

Wow Dave, I'm speechless, haven't followed the thread lately and your engine bay/engine looks immense. Just make me jealous all the time, any chance of some qualiy high res pics for desktop wallpapers??

Well done, awesome

 

[datsun dave]

Looking great.

Does pic 2 show a solenoid to control cold start idle? Are all the take offs underneath the intake manifold?

Thanks George

Its a UDWC (Upper Decker Wobble Checker) thats what any part is if the wife asks .

Yes it the cold start idle and all the take off are under the intake manifold.

 

[datsun dave]

Wow Dave, I'm speechless, haven't followed the thread lately and your engine bay/engine looks immense. Just make me jealous all the time, any chance of some qualiy high res pics for desktop wallpapers??

Well done, awesome

Cheers Russ PM me your email address and will send over some high res engine pictures.

 

[moggy240]

Inet manifold flange has been re-welded in the new position and test fitted again with the intercooler in place, i have both the inlet & exhaust pipework coming out from the air intake holes in the rad support panel.(could have cut some more holes but it would have made me cry as the engine bay has just been painted)

Refitted the bonnet just to be sure that its not going to catch and having to crawl under the car with a torch to check on the clearance IT ALL FITS .

for next time dave you could use blue tack,just roll into little sticks and put them on all the high points .close the bonnet and then when you lift it check to see if they have deformed plus it will show how clearance you have.

 

[datsun dave]

for next time dave you could use blue tack,just roll into little sticks and put them on all the high points .close the bonnet and then when you lift it check to see if they have deformed plus it will show how clearance you have.

Thats a great tip for next time thanks Mike.

 

[Mr.G]

Dave, it's nice that your car is going to behave like it's been built from the factory.

 

[datsun dave]

Ok we now have a working throttle pedal and throttle body on the car it still needs a small amout of adjustment but happy with whats been done,

Going to start sorting out the electrics next week just got to find my autometer.

 

[datsun dave]

Spent some time taken pictures of Andy Shaws RB powered 240z yesterday so i can start plumbing bits back onto my engine as have 3 boxes of parts to fit.

Also have swopped some spare parts that i had upgraded and ended up with a new Accusump kit, just have to find some room to fit it.

 

[JakTheRuby]

That white 240 looks like that engine grew there. Gorgeous bit of work. Keep going Dave, nearly done!