Woohoo!-the '600zx' got an MOT!

mantav8

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Russ said:
Oh man I've had some dreams that look a bit like that, I guess Santa got my letter but delivered to the wrong house :( :santa:
LOL!-he must have got the wrong place for these as well!:santa:



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SeanDezart

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Yeah - that's enough to give me goose pimples :)

Did you do the 'bodywork alterations' to the bulkhead (where the gearbox'll go) ?

Numbers ? Projected hp I think he means !
 

mantav8

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SeanDezart said:
Did you do the 'bodywork alterations' to the bulkhead (where the gearbox'll go) ?
You noticed!-LOL!:devil: -was going to smooth it but got carried away when the parts arrived!:rolleyes:
 

mantav8

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Russ said:
No that has to be at tickover...
Why?-what was you expecting LOL!-if it turns out more,so be it;)
But speaking to Repower (who are very helpful and experianced) they reckon
my spec is similar to their 355 engine-so really basing it on that!:D
 

SeanDezart

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I think it's because there are other big V8 hybridz on this site that are quoting well over 400 bhp, perhaps you're an 'honest' one ?
 

zeeman1972

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SeanDezart said:
I think it's because there are other big V8 hybridz on this site that are quoting well over 400 bhp, perhaps you're an 'honest' one ?
..... after all getting over 400bhp/lb-ft out of a V8 is soooooooo hard :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

You little rascal Mr D;)
 

SeanDezart

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My point exactly - stop being so modest or why slip in a V8 at all when there are plenty of TTs getting 'just' 70 bhp more than a stad engine ?

Where ya been Steve ?
 

zeeman1972

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Ah just mucking about with 280ZX shaped distractions, one now cut up, one taxed and tested (drives nice ) and another late shell that is too good to show to the reciprocating saw (grinders are SO yesterday ) so am trying to find some nice bits to put it back together, perhaps another V8 candidate???

I wouldn't say 350bhp is exactly modest, especially not when the 350+ lb-ft of tq comes in at about 1500-2000 rpm (MantaV8 my apologies if I have been a little conservative of your real numbers here).
My LS is being left standard at around 330-50 bhp/lb-ft until I get to grips with what the suspension and tyre setup I’m buying can truly handle. I see no point in going mad with power mods if the car just sits on the line smoking tyres.
Give me a V8 over TT's any day, unless it’s a V8 TT of course
 

mantav8

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zeeman1972 said:
Ah just mucking about with 280ZX shaped distractions, one now cut up, one taxed and tested (drives nice ) and another late shell that is too good to show to the reciprocating saw (grinders are SO yesterday ) so am trying to find some nice bits to put it back together, perhaps another V8 candidate???

I wouldn't say 350bhp is exactly modest, especially not when the 350+ lb-ft of tq comes in at about 1500-2000 rpm (MantaV8 my apologies if I have been a little conservative of your real numbers here).
My LS is being left standard at around 330-50 bhp/lb-ft until I get to grips with what the suspension and tyre setup I’m buying can truly handle. I see no point in going mad with power mods if the car just sits on the line smoking tyres.
Give me a V8 over TT's any day, unless it’s a V8 TT of course
Ah!-a man with sensible goals!
That's the point I'm trying to get across-yeah,I could get 500+ out the ol' gal but like the man says,I wouldn't put it on the tarmac!
What I like is the instant (and I mean instant!) kick in the pants when even just 'stroking' the throttle!!;)
First impressions are,I'm gonna struggle with whatever it is I have power-wise now as the rear scrabbles at about 1/2 throttle and with an LSD!!!:D

Anyhow,due to my concern over the standard fan not being up to the job,this came today,so it just Had to be fitted!!-16'' Pacet-only just fits!
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SeanDezart

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zeeman1972 said:
perhaps another V8 candidate???

My LS is being left standard at around 330-50 bhp/lb-ft until I get to grips with what the suspension and tyre setup I’m buying can truly handle. I see no point in going mad with power mods if the car just sits on the line smoking tyres.
Is your suspension costing you £9k :devil: ? Or maybe not 'cos you've 'only' 340ish bhp.

Nice idea for a 280ZXV :D !
 
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