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Generation Specific => 2nd Generation Specific => 2nd Generation Build Thread => : dandoe August 24, 2015, 06:31:29 PM

: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 24, 2015, 06:31:29 PM
Just moved out to michigan from new york in june. Very cool to see a great rotary seen up here!
anyways here is my build up unitl now, i am currently stockpiling parts for a 2jz swap to commence this winter. I am very excited!!!!!


Just gonna get everything caught up until now (copied from rx7club)
i post more frequently on instagram- @dan_doee

picked her up easter weekend of 2014, bone stock owned by an older lady with 93K on the dash
After a proper detail
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_0453.JPG_zps7jqvrzfz.jpeg)[/URL]

finished up the semester, and got right back into working. which meant time to start stockpiling parts:

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG950116_zpsgvqropzy.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG950116_zpsgvqropzy.jpg.html)

installed everything over one weekend and got her on the ground

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG959209_zps5fejyhog.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG959209_zps5fejyhog.jpg.html)

then it was time to save for some wheels, which eventually led to this

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG950843_zpsanekfkxd.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG950843_zpsanekfkxd.jpg.html)

eventually picked up tires, got them mounted and threw them on with two weeks to spare before summer was over!!
Resulted in this, i was not very satisfied with the fitment but it was almost time for to go back to school and  free time was limited

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/GOPR0138_zpsa49eec48.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/GOPR0138_zpsa49eec48.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/GOPR0127_zpszfshse5x.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/GOPR0127_zpszfshse5x.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/GOPR0202_zpsfec1cb79.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/GOPR0202_zpsfec1cb79.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/GOPR0268_zpsp50zm8mj.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/GOPR0268_zpsp50zm8mj.jpg.html)

Also made this diffuser and mounted it on the car, this was version #2
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/61ed12f2-5a89-45a5-9338-b2f9f6828823_zpstc4ov3un.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/61ed12f2-5a89-45a5-9338-b2f9f6828823_zpstc4ov3un.jpg.html)

car stayed that way until winter break, where i daily drive it the whole winter, and also i bought a real camera!!! 
 
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/bec95caa-ccda-4259-8bac-364fe3261c43_zpsxvq1oq2o.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/bec95caa-ccda-4259-8bac-364fe3261c43_zpsxvq1oq2o.jpg.html)

Over winter break and a result of boredom i made these skirt extensions

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_4483_zps0mqmpe9e.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_4483_zps0mqmpe9e.jpg.html)

picked up some goodies which included G35 rear spats, spacers, a fender roller

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0307_zpsd6rvy5fe.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0307_zpsd6rvy5fe.jpg.html)[/quote]
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 24, 2015, 06:35:13 PM
Picked up a rocket bunny BRZ V2 splitter which i planned to eventually tie into with some canards, but unfortunately a block of ice fell off a truck on my way to school, hit the splitter and exploded most of it. el oh el
one of 5 pics i took before it became shrapnel, it lasted about 9 hours

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0302_zps1w6py06v.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0302_zps1w6py06v.jpg.html)

Threw on 15MM PBM spacers on the front and knew i wanted/needed more camber

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0337_zpsm6hybhgb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0337_zpsm6hybhgb.jpg.html)

worked on the car all easter weekend(2015):
slotted upper hole for more camber

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_2055_zpszvnz4i2w.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_2055_zpszvnz4i2w.jpg.html)

removed rear lower locking ring and threw on 5MM's

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0361_zpsjmrtwszk.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0361_zpsjmrtwszk.jpg.html)

got everything back together, took the car for a test drive and decided i needed to clearance the frame rails in the front and slightly pull the rear

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_0617_zpsayq6jlcl.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_0617_zpsayq6jlcl.jpg.html)

finished the driver side, lowered car torqued 4 lugs, hit the fifth and bam!
split the PBM key

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_2957_zpshxvfxygb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_2957_zpshxvfxygb.jpg.html)

Called PBM on monday, and thanks to their great customer service, there is a new one on the way.
this is how she currently sits!!

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0349_zpsso91squi.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0349_zpsso91squi.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0352_zps0mwcv8sq.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0352_zps0mwcv8sq.jpg.html)

and this is the 3rd time i redid the diffuser, trimmed 1.5 inches

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/5e990203-1078-4efc-91a7-84a486c95eb0_zpshrfdbqtb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/5e990203-1078-4efc-91a7-84a486c95eb0_zpshrfdbqtb.jpg.html)

and a random interior shot lol
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/GOPR0142_zps5nodcqcb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/GOPR0142_zps5nodcqcb.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 24, 2015, 06:51:52 PM
so flew home a few weekends ago and drove her back up here. 11 hour trip and she performed flawlessly! left at around 10am and pulled in around 830ish. I think i was cruising woodward by 10 that night , where i met rich and marcus, which actually led me to this site!!

raised the front an inch so i could soften up the damping for the long ride, current front
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0674_zps2rbnnisl.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0674_zps2rbnnisl.jpg.html)

hit up car and drivers cars and coffee which was a blast and i have great pictures of all the awesome Japanese cars that were present

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0677_zpsj7cghmm6.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0677_zpsj7cghmm6.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/Car-and-Drivers-Cars-and-Coffee-2015-The-Biggest-Yet-157-876x535_zpsioaspfft.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/Car-and-Drivers-Cars-and-Coffee-2015-The-Biggest-Yet-157-876x535_zpsioaspfft.jpg.html)

and then next morning picked up this BN sports replica kit for a great deal! i have plans to add some custom touches to it as my style is alittle more aggressive lol

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0729_zpsovpk8al7.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0729_zpsovpk8al7.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0724_zps0ncnu9qq.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0724_zps0ncnu9qq.jpg.html)

also ordering my 2jz later this week!!!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: FCwidman August 24, 2015, 09:13:17 PM
Car looks awesome man! How do you not rub frame in the front?  and good luck on the swap, I like seeing someone swap something other than an Ls in
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz August 25, 2015, 06:39:25 AM
Beautiful car man, can't wait to see the 2jz swap! It's gonna be mean! And one hell of a project!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: fidelity101 August 25, 2015, 06:50:12 AM
I'm diggin the red interior! looks like you got quite the build ahead of you. I may be interested in your 13b when you go JZ swap.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ August 25, 2015, 08:41:42 AM
Great build.  I am happy to help you with your swap when your ready.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 26, 2015, 03:47:17 PM
thanks alot guys, i appreciate it.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe September 10, 2015, 06:30:26 PM
look what got dropped off this week! still searching for a transmission and then gotta pickup a T2 diff before the fun begins.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3322_zpskd8uei9g.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3322_zpskd8uei9g.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3320_zpsaunqsoz4.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3320_zpsaunqsoz4.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL September 11, 2015, 07:11:13 AM
Nice. Get the Trans and let's mount it up!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz September 11, 2015, 07:36:54 AM
Great to see it taking shape, I saw a T2 Diff for sale on CL sometime earlier this week. Might still be there
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: toplessFC3Sman September 18, 2015, 09:06:35 AM
Any problems with the current NA engine? Thinking of selling it?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe September 18, 2015, 04:29:04 PM
no problems with it, 99K miles and runs flawlessly. and yes it will be for sale in a month or so along with the rest of the S5 drivetrain. a local sale would also be preferred  :)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz September 18, 2015, 06:30:25 PM
How's the project? Curious with how this is going, I found this on the Rx7club forums, http://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/2jz-fc-899283/page5/ (http://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/2jz-fc-899283/page5/) I'm not sure if it would help, but it looks like the 2JZ swap is more common with FDs, so I can't wait to see one in an FC! Sometime different, I like different. Also, I'd be interested in buying that fan shroud off you if you decide to sell that.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe September 18, 2015, 06:56:42 PM
yea ive only seen a handful of 2jz FCs, 1JZ is alot more popular. at the moment im just trying to enjoy the car for a few more weeks until i pull the rotary. right now im collecting parts, and just got in all my carbon and fiberglass materials so now im playing with some canards on the BN kit. PS, fan shroud is yours!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe October 18, 2015, 06:31:47 PM
small little update, been trying to drive the car as much as possible before it gets torn down. picked up a kaaz 1.5 way in a T2 housing.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0942_zpsgqgy85rw.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0942_zpsgqgy85rw.jpg.html)

also picked up some rear overs that i plan to use to make wider overs LOL
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0939_zpsncrleqk3.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0939_zpsncrleqk3.jpg.html)

did some test fitting today. rotary will likely be getting pulled within the next couple of weeks so ill let you guys know when the rotary pulling party is!! (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0912_zpsionql23k.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0912_zpsionql23k.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0924_zpsiixzbzjd.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0924_zpsiixzbzjd.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0897_zpsvddltsss.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0897_zpsvddltsss.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0936_zps8u8dgzmj.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0936_zps8u8dgzmj.jpg.html)

bumper is sitting crooked but the slot is straight dont worry 
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_0908_zpsdy8fiibg.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_0908_zpsdy8fiibg.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ October 22, 2015, 08:25:46 AM
great work.  cant wait for you to let us know.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe November 18, 2015, 06:47:31 PM
quick update, got the engine pulled with the help of will and a few of my friends. Also got the trans in today and did some mock up. looks like it should fit
CD009 6 speed from a 2007 G35
  (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1016_zpshhfgttkf.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1016_zpshhfgttkf.jpg.html)

compared to NA 13B 5 speed
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1020_zpsmqroefet.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1020_zpsmqroefet.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1018_zpskyrkuyxd.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1018_zpskyrkuyxd.jpg.html)

in the tunnel, have to trim the bulges for the trans mount to allow it to sit all the way (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1003_zpsdy7ogvzx.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1003_zpsdy7ogvzx.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1006_zpspmqsx8no.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1006_zpspmqsx8no.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1010_zpss7oqq8r3.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1010_zpss7oqq8r3.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1007_zpsrfuda75j.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1007_zpsrfuda75j.jpg.html)

will most likely need to do alittle trimming here but i have to get the shortened housing (brings center of shifter to 32" from bell housing) and get it mounted to the 2J first before i worry about that
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1013_zpsjy8fabol.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1013_zpsjy8fabol.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL November 19, 2015, 10:34:00 AM
Looks really beefy. I would like to come by with a T56 and compare the 2.  This might be an option for my 20b.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe November 19, 2015, 05:04:21 PM
yea anytime just shoot me a text im curious too. Someone on the club is in the process of manufacturing a rotary CD009 adapter as well
http://www.rx7club.com/rotary-car-performance-77/jk40c-cd009-transmission-370z-13b-1090772/ (http://www.rx7club.com/rotary-car-performance-77/jk40c-cd009-transmission-370z-13b-1090772/)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe January 01, 2016, 01:16:01 PM
Happy new year eveyone! quick update, im using the excessive JZ engine mounts
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1108_zpsxqsfjmwg.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1108_zpsxqsfjmwg.jpg.html)

picked up this spot weld drill bit to remove the trans mounts
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1097_zpsielodf5i.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1097_zpsielodf5i.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1091_zpsdwuo8csa.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1091_zpsdwuo8csa.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1098_zpstttctsm0.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1098_zpstttctsm0.jpg.html)

adapter plate and flywheel, very impressed with the quality here  (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1207_zps5xa1qfvn.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1207_zps5xa1qfvn.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1217_zpsd97gp15n.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1217_zpsd97gp15n.jpg.html)

all bolted up for the first test fit (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1219_zpshvkk5udx.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1219_zpshvkk5udx.jpg.html)

this would not have been possible without using a load leveler, very tight squeeze (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1220_zpsc9mu3lku.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1220_zpsc9mu3lku.jpg.html)
and shes in, still need to massage the tunnel alittle in the back which should allow the engine to sit another inch back.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1240_zpsgmhnttl6.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1240_zpsgmhnttl6.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1247_zpsqyzwzuze.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1247_zpsqyzwzuze.jpg.html)

got a single turbo manifold being made right now and also have my clutch coming in. I have to pull the engine out and do some more tunnel massaging but so far its looking good
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: show_off January 01, 2016, 05:20:18 PM
Awesome project!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL January 02, 2016, 05:32:42 PM
Lots or room on the passenger side of the engine. Sounds like you decided to go straight to single turbo. What turbo are you going to run?

: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe January 03, 2016, 04:45:21 PM
yup lol, right now i am thinking of going with a borg warner S366! 
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL January 03, 2016, 07:44:12 PM
Cool that was my guess.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe February 16, 2016, 06:25:06 PM
soo things have been slow waiting on parts and also due to the cold weather but i have been doing small things here and there with some planning in between. I also got alot done this weekend so i figured an update was necessary.

the engine came out again so i could massage the tunnel in the area around where the passengers knee would be. This was the only spot that it was making contact with. I also notched the seam weld on the firewall and this allowed me to get the engine back about 2 inches and get it pitched correctly.

Before
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1232_zpsyp7pzqfa.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1232_zpsyp7pzqfa.jpg.html)

After
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1260_zpsi9zi5wnj.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1260_zpsi9zi5wnj.jpg.html)

I have also ordered some cheap ebay delrin mounts to attempt to drop the engine in the front another 3/4 inch. I have about 1 inch between the upper oil pan and the steering rack wiht the current mount setup. This should allow my hood fitment to be much better but more importantly get that COG down:)

current front fitment
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1272_zpsej3po52l.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1272_zpsej3po52l.jpg.html)

this allowed my shifter position to be right at the center of the stock position. I will be running the serialnine shift box https://youtu.be/Z-0pZXw04r0 (https://youtu.be/Z-0pZXw04r0) which sets the shift knob at 29.5" from the bell housing which is faintly marked on the trans in this picture.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1266_zpskgjowcbo.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1266_zpskgjowcbo.jpg.html)

Picked up some dry ice and stripped all the sound deadening
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1293_zpsksjlw7nl.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1293_zpsksjlw7nl.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1291_zpsqml7v5q2.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1291_zpsqml7v5q2.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1292_zpsj5so3dbn.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1292_zpsj5so3dbn.jpg.html)

then started on some final maintenance work on the 2J which included cam seals, front/rear main seals, cam gear rebuild, new waterpump, and timing belt. (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1295_zpsknf9wwlo.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1295_zpsknf9wwlo.jpg.html)

VVTI gear disassembled and cleaned up to swap the oring
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1307_zpsp2aahxod.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1307_zpsp2aahxod.jpg.html)

also figured out my cooling line routing to the heater core. As Will suggested, i have already cut off the bend on one of the lines coming from the heater box and i will run a heater hose line to the firewall on the cabin side then connect it to the lower line in the picture or by drilling a new hole under the top line which will tee right into the stock 2JZ coolant crossover pipe. The other line will go to the back of the head as seen.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1316_zpsbbpgnejl.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1316_zpsbbpgnejl.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1315_zpsvwrhjblo.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1315_zpsvwrhjblo.jpg.html)


I have been planning my power steering and alternator setup and actually had the stock rx7 pump mounted to the engine at one point. This would still require me to get new fittings and a pulley so i decided to stick with the 2jz pump. After some research it looks like i would need 3 different AN fittings to connect the rack to the pump. I still need to figure out how to control it but i am assuming it is a PWM signal.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1318_zps93akfvrf.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1318_zps93akfvrf.jpg.html)

i also happened to call full race to discuss turbine housing sizing and John at full race began throwing all these special prices at me which ended up being significantly cheaper than their website pricing. couldn't pass that up so i now have a borg warner S300SXE 8376 (62MM) with twin tial MVS' wastegates on the way. Still waiting on my turbo manifold to show up which should be sometime this week or next week. I have also been talking with adaptronic on engine management and i think i will be running their new modular series ECU being released in march.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL February 17, 2016, 05:53:50 AM
Nice work.

A 1/4 inch between the pan and rack should be perfect.  I'm no power steering expert, but my understanding is that it can run in a non-variable effort condition.  But maybe variable effort is needed for drifting?

Let me know when you want to do the cross member and we will make it happen.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: FCSTARK February 17, 2016, 08:05:09 AM
Wow this looks like an awesome build!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz February 17, 2016, 08:07:36 AM
Ever end up weighing all that sound deadening?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ February 17, 2016, 08:23:09 AM
project is looking great
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe February 17, 2016, 06:01:47 PM
Thank you everyone, its coming along slowly!

  
Nice work.

A 1/4 inch between the pan and rack should be perfect.  I'm no power steering expert, but my understanding is that it can run in a non-variable effort condition.  But maybe variable effort is needed for drifting?

Let me know when you want to do the cross member and we will make it happen.

yea depending on how it is controlled on the 2JZ pump i could just have it set at a certain pressure level or amount of assist. I will let you know about the trans mount, hopefully within the next 2 weeks.

  
Ever end up weighing all that sound deadening?

No i have not but it has to be more than 50 lbs including the sound deading mats

I have also found the slip yoke for the 350Z trans which has a 1350 u joint on it. I am going to see what it would take to adapt this to a TII driveshaft as this is probably my best option. Anyone have a spare TII driveshaft laying around?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL February 18, 2016, 03:58:23 AM
I wouldn't bother with a TII driveshaft for what you are doing. They are non servicable, so if the rear u joint on your driveshaft goes out you are hosed. You need to go ahead and build a custom driveshaft. We just did it for the lemons car. You need a 1350 weld yoke for the front or something like a 1310 and a conversion joint. For the rear you need a 7260 weld yoke, a 7260 joint and the 7260 yoke flange that bolts to the mazda diff.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe February 18, 2016, 05:04:09 PM
  
I wouldn't bother with a TII driveshaft for what you are doing. They are non servicable, so if the rear u joint on your driveshaft goes out you are hosed. You need to go ahead and build a custom driveshaft. We just did it for the lemons car. You need a 1350 weld yoke for the front or something like a 1310 and a conversion joint. For the rear you need a 7260 weld yoke, a 7260 joint and the 7260 yoke flange that bolts to the mazda diff.

yea i realized that both the 350z and mazda u joints are non serviceable so i will be going the cusotm route. Driveshaft shop will build an aluminum one to spec for around 450. Both the TII rear diff flange and the 350Z slip yoke can be bought from powertrain industries. 
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL February 19, 2016, 09:53:47 AM
Yeah, as far as I can tell Powertrain industries is the only company that makes the yoke flange.  A 1350 joint is huge by the way, is that from a 350Z or a truck?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe February 23, 2016, 05:03:27 PM
its for the 350Z trans, as per powertrain industries website and also from the company who makes the adapter plates https://www.powertrainindustries.com/story/3503-323?catalog_table=dsp_transmission_yokes (https://www.powertrainindustries.com/story/3503-323?catalog_table=dsp_transmission_yokes)

also spoke with the guys who made my manifold and it supposedly shipped out today. Here are some pics that he sent me earlier.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3713_zpsybop0yuc.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3713_zpsybop0yuc.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3714_zpslhsqwsy5.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3714_zpslhsqwsy5.jpg.html)

turbo is also getting a 3" Vband mod for the turbine housing and coated at full-race then it should be shipped out this week or next!! I ordered a FPR and fuel rail kit so i can start planning and mocking up the engine bay side of the fuel system. I am planning to run a -6 line from the tank to the rail and then use the either the stock feed or return line as the return back to the tank. I need to decide what injectors i will be running and then order a pump/ fuel line with fittings and that should wrap up the fuel system.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL February 23, 2016, 07:25:49 PM
I would recommend a -8AN fuel feed and use the current feed as the return.  -6 would probably be fine but a -8 will be good for sure and handle more in the future  too. I went a little bonkers on my 20b car.  It has a -10 feed that splits to two -8 lines going to the rails.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe February 28, 2016, 03:56:58 PM
finally got my manifold and mounted it up for a test fit.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1347_zpshvbd2cca.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1347_zpshvbd2cca.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1341_zpsohwaumps.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1341_zpsohwaumps.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1368_zps7ymkbz97.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1368_zps7ymkbz97.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1377_zpsdzrmjkhi.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1377_zpsdzrmjkhi.jpg.html)

Ordered the majority of my fuel system too so i pulled the intake and cleaned it all up. Ended up running -8 as the feed as wills right, might as well do the lines once.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1357_zpsfbuvkv7i.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1357_zpsfbuvkv7i.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL February 28, 2016, 06:35:04 PM
Looking great man! That manifold is a work of art.  Lots of room on the side of the engine work a 2J!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ February 29, 2016, 08:49:23 AM
That is coming along nicely.  keep up the work.  I cant wait to see it in person.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe March 24, 2016, 06:05:26 PM
so havnt accomplished much lately as my daily got t boned by my neighbor across the street. Ended up picking up a 2011 wrx last week. Loving this car!!  (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3779_zpsgz6pqxi0.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3779_zpsgz6pqxi0.jpg.html)

back to the RX7, turbo and wastegates finally came in (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1417_zpspubcsjgd.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1417_zpspubcsjgd.jpg.html)

Had to test fit right away (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1414_zpswnwdm4g1.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1414_zpswnwdm4g1.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1402_zpsnoolfnpc.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1402_zpsnoolfnpc.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1388_zps9uxpu8p1.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1388_zps9uxpu8p1.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1407_zpsuys7orzo.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1407_zpsuys7orzo.jpg.html)

then i wanted to wash the car because it was nice out so decided to see what hood fitment was like as i know everyone was curious. With all of the hood webbing trimmed in the problem areas, it will not clear by about 1 inch hitting the turbo. With the turbo removed, it barely hits the upper corner of the intake manifold. With the upper intake removed it closed perfectly (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1461_zpsk8dw23us.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1461_zpsk8dw23us.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1463_zpsvytiiebs.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1463_zpsvytiiebs.jpg.html)

All of my fuel system stuff came in also. quick mockup of the rail and return line routing. Still need to order my pump.(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1468_zps1fcgyzkt.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1468_zps1fcgyzkt.jpg.html)

still have to make my trans mount and then can begin with alternator and intercooler placement, engine wiring, brake line relocation, and driveshaft measurements. Other than that i need to order a driveshaft, standalone ECU, shifter housing, and injectors.

Also was wondering what everyones thoughts were on chopping the upper radiator support. This would allow the best mounting of the radiator and provide more room for the fan. I have seen on norotors where people chop it out stating it is not structural but just wanted to see what your opinions were.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL March 25, 2016, 06:30:54 AM
Everything is looking good.  The upper radiator support absolutely has some structural impact. I removed it for my 20b and I wish I hadn't. I did add a new support to keep things stiff but it doesn't look as nice as it could, looks like I took the easy way out if you know what I mean. Also it forces you to use hood pins which look neat but I absolutely hate dealing with them and they are very dangerous if you forget to put them back in which can happen very easilly. Also the hood prop will no longer fit which is a huge annoyance because nothing you fab will ever be as clean and simple as the original.  I highly suggest nicely tucking a radiator in there if possible.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe May 31, 2016, 06:33:05 PM
stole my update from the club to post here! Got my street faction engineering bash bar installed and tinted out the headlights

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1513%20copy_zpstcgaqgro.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1513%20copy_zpstcgaqgro.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1530_zpscnwinr0y.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1530_zpscnwinr0y.jpg.html)

picked up a supra 2jz intake manifold and throttle body so i dont have to deal with the pesky DBW throttle body. feeling all the wrinkle black here, valve cover will get the gloss black treatment soon

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1585_zpsnbi0nqu4.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1585_zpsnbi0nqu4.jpg.html)

as seen before got my dump tubes and down (up?) pipe tacked together where i wanted them. the dump tubes will get extended and then all three will be cut flush to the hood.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1542_zpshxt9svy3.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1542_zpshxt9svy3.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1572_zpsvhctisow.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1572_zpsvhctisow.jpg.html)

mocked up the location of the FPR also (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1594_zpsiubg2rax.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1594_zpsiubg2rax.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1603_zpsxolt8gwr.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1603_zpsxolt8gwr.jpg.html)

: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe May 31, 2016, 06:37:16 PM
majority of my fuel system- ID1000s and the rest of the my fuel system. still need to order a bosch 044

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/IMG_3837_zpscerdshis.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/IMG_3837_zpscerdshis.jpg.html)

got the engine harness stripped down and routed. gotta order up a milspec connector next and some looming to finish it up. connector will run to the old speedo cable hole into the cabin then there will be a jumper running to the ECU.(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1617_zpszeve8syz.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1617_zpszeve8syz.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1622_zps1ai1dad9.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1622_zps1ai1dad9.jpg.html)

this is fully wired up minus the wideband, a few temp sensors and the starter/alternator cable. (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1625_zpslwpeod0z.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1625_zpslwpeod0z.jpg.html)

dropped my subframe to do a refresh on all my suspension and then rebuilt the TII axles. Diff is a Kaaz 1.5 way
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1670_zps4cgvszev.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1670_zps4cgvszev.jpg.html)

While my subframe was down i got my fuel system plumbed up.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1691_zpsqxm8mbyt.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1691_zpsqxm8mbyt.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1690_zpshplqq9e5.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1690_zpshplqq9e5.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1713_zpssakhkbf6.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1713_zpssakhkbf6.jpg.html)

trimmed the stock fuel line brackets for the -8
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1695_zpslboe1gvf.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1695_zpslboe1gvf.jpg.html)

feed line routed
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1710_zpsoqvvd9bi.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1710_zpsoqvvd9bi.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1708_zps1ed3enay.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1708_zps1ed3enay.jpg.html)

all tucked up
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1700_zps8ppminiq.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1700_zps8ppminiq.jpg.html)

waiting on some -6 to finish the return from the rail to the FPR and then throw the bulkhead fitting on the fuel pump cover and that should do it for the fuel system. Engine is gonna come back out to run a new passenger brake line and swap the master cylinder. Also will clean up the rust on the frame rail and reroute the body harness.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz June 01, 2016, 06:04:25 AM
Wow, making a lot of progress! That throttle body is much smaller, glad you were able to find something better suited for that.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe June 01, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
thanks, hoping to find someone with a lathe so i can delete the traction control throttle plate and stepper motors to clean it up even more. would achieve this (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/avyqe9y8_zps53yhk8ur.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/avyqe9y8_zps53yhk8ur.jpg.html)

ordered this mishimoto SR20 240SX radiator and got it mocked up tonight. might rotate the oil cooler down alittle more so i can squeeze in the fans.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1715_zpswafugotb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1715_zpswafugotb.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1716_zpsr3o5i6rs.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1716_zpsr3o5i6rs.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1717_zpsbwekv8gy.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1717_zpsbwekv8gy.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1718_zpsolxmslmh.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1718_zpsolxmslmh.jpg.html)

should get the return line and FPR plumbed up this weekend and hopefully get the radiator mounted permanently so i can plumb that up too along with the heater core. next is intercooler placement.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ June 02, 2016, 07:36:24 AM
looking good.  Can't wait to see it in person when your done with it.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL June 03, 2016, 07:48:37 AM
Did you put a pinion snubber in? If not I would highly suggest it.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe June 06, 2016, 06:25:26 PM
did not, we shall see how bad wheel hop really is lol.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe June 06, 2016, 06:37:49 PM
Finished up my fuel system plumbing. I have to mount the bulkhead fitting to the sender cover and install the fuel pump and that can get checked off the list. 

feed line plumbed up (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1736_zpsjgdeijb2.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1736_zpsjgdeijb2.jpg.html)

return line
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1725_zpsnn9ncfkh.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1725_zpsnn9ncfkh.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1735_zpsi2gmedsu.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1735_zpsi2gmedsu.jpg.html)

had to do alittle massaging to fit that awkward 90* (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1739_zpseqoyawr6.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1739_zpseqoyawr6.jpg.html)

and all set. the return from the FPR is ran to the stock feed hardline back to the tank.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1746_zpsh5d5favz.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1746_zpsh5d5favz.jpg.html)

then subframe went back in and i threw everything on for a couple progress pics
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1753_zpsfn0qylxn.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1753_zpsfn0qylxn.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1751_zpswndxruwg.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1751_zpswndxruwg.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1776_zpsz4ujeew3.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1776_zpsz4ujeew3.jpg.html)

engine came out again to finish up the bay and get started on the chassis harness. threw in a new master cylinder tonight and bent up a new passenger brake line too.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL June 07, 2016, 05:47:17 AM
Looking pretty good.  I have to mention that the fuel feed line scares me a little.  In the picture at least it looks like if you hit something  that engine could come back and snap that fuel fitting on the rail right off and start dumping fuel everywhere!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe June 07, 2016, 06:53:08 PM
  
Looking pretty good.  I have to mention that the fuel feed line scares me a little.  In the picture at least it looks like if you hit something  that engine could come back and snap that fuel fitting on the rail right off and start dumping fuel everywhere!

i agree, it is close but that was as much massaging as i could do with the engine in the car. should be good now!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL June 08, 2016, 05:54:08 AM
I have seen metal brackets that go behind fuel rails in this condition. Maybe something to consider?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe June 09, 2016, 06:14:02 PM
  
I have seen metal brackets that go behind fuel rails in this condition. Maybe something to consider?

definitely, do you have a link?   
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL June 10, 2016, 04:36:54 AM
It would have to be something custom. I was looking as some ls3 crate engines that had it yesterday. I'll snap a pic at work to give you an idea what I am talking about.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 22, 2016, 06:15:09 PM
Will texted me today asking about the car so i figured i should update this thread. I have been working on the car almost every weekend and stockpiling parts which is half the fun. The car is getting pretty close, and it needs some fab work and some more hard work on my part before it is running. copying and pasting most of this from another thread!!!


Getting good at pulling this engine by myself now. new front main seal in
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1847_zps8v12785e.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1847_zps8v12785e.jpg.html)

new timing belt and idler

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1849_zps9agh97oq.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1849_zps9agh97oq.jpg.html)

got rid of the stock oil cooler. -10 lines will be ran to the stock oil cooler.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1851_zpsk06ykcqy.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1851_zpsk06ykcqy.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1854_zpslarfjeai.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1854_zpslarfjeai.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1968_zpso23qgsex.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1968_zpso23qgsex.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1967_zps9q0hz8qj.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1967_zps9q0hz8qj.jpg.html)

cleaned up the surface rust from the old leaking master cylinder

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1953_zpsd663miis.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1953_zpsd663miis.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1961_zpseavabxtg.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1961_zpseavabxtg.jpg.html)

now i realize why everyone goes crazy with the reflective gold tape. all cleaned up and primed. new passenger brake line is in and much cleaner also

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1972_zpsxh2y25t2.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1972_zpsxh2y25t2.jpg.html)

finalized radiator position with the fans. need to fabricate a cross bar to support the bottom of the radiator and the FMIC.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1817_zps14huar2a.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1817_zps14huar2a.jpg.html)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1941_zpshn55nzor.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1941_zpshn55nzor.jpg.html)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 22, 2016, 06:15:55 PM
intercooler mocked up in position. this is a CX racing unit. there will be ducting above and below the IC to feed fresh air to the radiator.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1971_zpsbbkqukkb.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1971_zpsbbkqukkb.jpg.html)

painted and shaved the bracket on the spark plug cover

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1962_zpsq3x5chha.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1962_zpsq3x5chha.jpg.html)

ready to go in for final mockup, plumbing, and final wiring

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1973_zpskifjcvku.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1973_zpskifjcvku.jpg.html)

ready to go

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/8a61e83f-eec3-4073-98fb-41aaea71c5be_zpsg9au6o8j.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/8a61e83f-eec3-4073-98fb-41aaea71c5be_zpsg9au6o8j.jpg.html)

engine in and intake setup mocked up.

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz349/danferb/DSC_1991_zpsenpff47u.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/danferb/media/DSC_1991_zpsenpff47u.jpg.html)

another one of the IC mocked up

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: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 22, 2016, 06:16:36 PM
CD999 shifter relocation finally came in. thanks to TF works for the hook up. top quality on this thing!!!

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(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2026_zpsnhbbirvd.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2026_zpsnhbbirvd.jpg.html)

Borrowed my friends harbor freight flux welder and tacked up my radiator/intercooler support.

(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2083_zpshjhlsfa5.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2083_zpshjhlsfa5.jpg.html)

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Used these radiator isolators that i got on amazon
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IC bracket
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Ducting is next
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this stock VVTI rad hose fits perfectly around the oil cooler.

Then did some trimming to fit the shifter
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Rolled her out and washed all the dust off

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(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2138_zpstjsnpeeq.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2138_zpstjsnpeeq.jpg.html)

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: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe August 22, 2016, 06:17:24 PM
excessive manufacturing A/C delete bracket.. love the quality on all their products!
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Was going to make my own turbo oil lines but ended up jumping on a boostlab sale and getting their 2JZ kit. Also nice quality here,
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2176_zpsj4axbhdo.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2176_zpsj4axbhdo.jpg.html)

Bracket mounted
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Oil lines mocked up
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Will tidy the feed line up with a bracket
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Picked up a PBM swirl pot to keep this 2JZ as cool as possible
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And mounted
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If you purchase the serial nine shifter relocation you will need this OEM nissan top plate for the lockout tab
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2200_zpsvxfmosxw.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2200_zpsvxfmosxw.jpg.html)

once installed, i set the lockout and it now shifts smoothly and crisp through each gear. Awesome piece

Also scored this brand new Tial Q off the 2jz parts for sale FB page. Quick mockup with some scrap IC piping.
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2214_zpslyxrlnrs.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2214_zpslyxrlnrs.jpg.html)

Then spent alot of cash on fittings and hose for my oil cooler and catch can setup.
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2215_zpsutpobbf4.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2215_zpsutpobbf4.jpg.html)

I am using the stock oil cooler and the original mounting was scary close to the ground at this height. I ended up doing some massaging of the stock brackets and then flipped it on the backside which tucked it up nicely. Just ordered a 120* fitting for the top port

(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/IMG_4045_zpsvtn9f23f.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/IMG_4045_zpsvtn9f23f.jpg.html)

(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2218_zpskt9nvoxn.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2218_zpskt9nvoxn.jpg.html)

running this nice closed loop vibrant performance catch can
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2220_zpsu4ojnale.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2220_zpsu4ojnale.jpg.html)

(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2223_zpsdfxtk8ai.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2223_zpsdfxtk8ai.jpg.html)

The existing PCV and breather ports on both valve covers have been removed and i will tap them 1/2NPT to run these canton fittings from each cover to the catch can
(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah284/dannyrey33/DSC_2224_zpspyp3ijju.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/dannyrey33/media/DSC_2224_zpspyp3ijju.jpg.html)

Waiting on hose to come in and then will start plumbing it all up. still need to mount the catchcan and get started on the interior wiring and power distribution, Also need to order a milspec connector to join the engine harness to the chassis. More to come!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz August 22, 2016, 07:50:39 PM
Woah! One hell of an update! Figured you have been busy!! Let me know how you like that intercooler. Hope its finished soon before its cold again.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ August 23, 2016, 06:00:47 AM
Looking great, keep us up to date on your progress.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz November 08, 2016, 04:22:55 PM
How goes the build?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe January 07, 2018, 12:42:14 PM
Hi Guys!!!!!!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/25033600008_a4727dceb8_z.jpg)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL January 07, 2018, 03:25:30 PM
Looks great. Just a few finishing touches left I assume. I heard you moved?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz January 08, 2018, 10:31:38 AM
Hey man! How's everything been? Engine bay is looking good!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe January 16, 2018, 10:32:14 AM
  
Looks great. Just a few finishing touches left I assume. I heard you moved?

Yea it is basically ready to fire. I had a bad fuel leak on my cheaper fuel rail which was due to them supplying copper crush washers for ORB fittings. I ordered a nice Radium rail and im installing new injector o rings before i can start her up. Currently living in Dallas!! hope all is well
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe March 01, 2018, 09:08:35 PM
https://youtu.be/CmKCvUvkMnw
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: toplessFC3Sman March 02, 2018, 04:35:48 AM
Wow congrats, it looks really clean! How loud is it with the turbo & wastegate dump right there? Do you have a split exh manifold & dual wastegates (thus the 2 dumps?)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz March 02, 2018, 05:48:04 AM
Congratulations on getting her running, sounds great!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL March 02, 2018, 08:19:36 AM
Sweet, I like the front bumper bar.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe March 02, 2018, 09:44:44 AM
  
Wow congrats, it looks really clean! How loud is it with the turbo & wastegate dump right there? Do you have a split exh manifold & dual wastegates (thus the 2 dumps?)

Thanks guys. I have been meaning to copy/paste some pictures over from norotors to this thread but forgot. the manifold is true twin scroll with a wastegate for each scroll. I havent driven it yet but it honestly is not as loud as i thought it would be.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4526/38634641372_e6079347f6_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/38634639392_7421c41d54_k.jpg)

Here are some pictures of the harnesses that i built for it.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4534/38634653692_0d5561001f_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4516/38634661062_cf7df83872_k.jpg)

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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/26705656708_5fdb65ee39_k.jpg)

Will, Front bash bar is from street faction engineering, they have a jack point option available too. Nice quality piece.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4765/40577162321_1de0c19414_k.jpg)

I am working on getting a driveshaft made locally today and waiting on clutch master cylinder, and firewall adapter in the mail to plumb up the clutch sytem. Need to wire in a relay for switched 12V to injectors, IAC, and VVTI solenoid as the stock wiring i tapped into is dropping 4V on switched 12V. I have some 265 NT01s to mount in the rear and have to order some 225/40 for the fronts and also rebuild the front wheel bearings before it is truly road worthy.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: fidelity101 March 03, 2018, 01:08:56 PM
can I pay you to wire up my haltech elite 1000? that looks great!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe March 03, 2018, 06:13:36 PM
  
can I pay you to wire up my haltech elite 1000? that looks great!

LOL yea sure, ive been itching to build another harness. Going to be building one for my banshee soon!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4560/38634650552_573f927ef4_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/37680396014_8efe4ef175_k.jpg)

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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4486/37541533551_5a1c0a42cc_k.jpg)
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: fidelity101 March 05, 2018, 05:30:03 AM
where you located at? I'd be happy to drop the car off, its just sitting under a tarp on the trailer anyways...

: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe March 05, 2018, 07:40:28 PM
  
where you located at? I'd be happy to drop the car off, its just sitting under a tarp on the trailer anyways...

Haha that would be a problem since im in Dallas.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: fidelity101 March 09, 2018, 07:19:55 PM
...balls
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe April 12, 2018, 07:26:49 PM
Had some issues after getting the car started which turned out to be from the wrong TPS sensor (non turbo engine= TPS rotates backwards). Took 2 weeks to obtain a new one but got to drive her today for the first time. Have some loose ends to tie up but hope to get it registered and mount tires this weekend. youtube video below with shitty videos of my cruising through my subdivision.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/40525929495_df9217b317_c.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/807/40525927925_dc9db66680_c.jpg)

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https://youtu.be/hrcVSHQBnqk
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL April 12, 2018, 07:34:08 PM
Sweet to see it moving!
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ITSWILL April 12, 2018, 07:37:20 PM
 I'm going to be in Dallas tomorrow night picking up my FD we should meet up if possible. Do you still have that 845 area code phone number?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe April 12, 2018, 09:07:35 PM
  
I'm going to be in Dallas tomorrow night picking up my FD we should meet up if possible. Do you still have that 845 area code phone number?

Yes, Definitely shoot me a text or call me. I am 35 minutes northwest of dallas, in Denton.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe May 07, 2018, 06:50:13 PM
Was able to get some pulls in and drive it for about 200 miles. Upon getting another set of datalogs, i started seeing my fuel pressure dropping when the car was hot and below 1/2 tank. i suspect this is either from the depth the pump is set at, the return line being too close to the pump inlet, or a voltage drop issue between the OEM 18GA wiring and the splices into the AEM 14GA wiring inside the tank. Regardless, i ordered a built2apex dual pump setup and 2 E85 walbro 450 pumps along with a radium fuel pulse dampener and 10micron fuel filter to hopefully be done with the fuel supply system.

https://youtu.be/_XAWOe1rMIc

Current bay with the chase bays overflow installed
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/40156665840_465716cee8_c.jpg)

Full interior back in, definitely need to add some sort of heat management sound deadening, it gets hot in the cabin but hoping the hood vent will help extract some of the underhood head. Keep in mind if i didnt run the nice IGN1A coils, the stock hood would clear without any cutting to the outer skin (inner skeleton trimming only).
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/875/39827999280_0608b5ff77_c.jpg)

And rough cuts of the hood vent installed with rivnuts. Will be grafting in the missing vent sections with tighter fitment, painting to match the car.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/908/40156660020_4e31f7c4a7_c.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/975/40156660900_247959ab97_c.jpg)

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: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ May 08, 2018, 11:37:32 AM
Looking great. 
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz May 08, 2018, 11:46:59 AM
Looking good and sounding good. That's some really tight clearance with the hood and the coils. Still breaking it in right now?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe May 08, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
  
Looking good and sounding good. That's some really tight clearance with the hood and the coils. Still breaking it in right now?

Thank you, No not really, we are tuning it on the street and need to do another pull to 5500 at WOT before we make more adjustments and go up to 7K. I have only went WOT once for about 1500RPM total. Have not even cracked these wastegates open yet, currently have a 12PSI spring in them. Going to resolve this fuel pressure issue then continue with tuning and i will get a gopro for some actual pulls and better video.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: fidelity101 May 12, 2018, 10:09:36 AM
I am one of few who love the red interior.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: toplessFC3Sman May 15, 2018, 06:48:45 AM
It certainly looks badass with the exhaust & wastegate dumps exiting the hood like that - you're probably going to melt the piece that you put on the hood to outline them though. I'm guessing you aren't going to be driving or parking outside in the rain?
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe December 11, 2018, 04:41:45 PM
Hi guys, hope all is well!
copy/paste from norotors to get this caught up.

pump hanger has landed but i am missing a spacer that mounts the pumps parallel to eachother. made a jegs order with everything i need for this and the power steering setup so hopefully next weekend i can get this thing back together. I have mounted the new Radium fuel filter above the rear diff and it appears that my current fuel lines will work.

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Pulled the intake off to install this fuel pulse damper and also found/fixed an oil leak from the CMP sensor. Intake gasket was questionable so i installed a sikky thermalnator phenolic intake gasket which claims to reduce IATs by 25-35*.

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Quick update on this thing, i have driven it after replacing the pump and my low fuel pressure issues are resolved of course. However, i am having issues with my aeromotive FPR (which has been having issues from the start) and will be replacing it for a fuellab unit. First issue is with the dual pumps running at idle and off boost, there is too much flow for the aeromotive to handle and it will not go below 50PSI. I know the return port on these is very small and this is an older model, but the regulator also does not pull 1:1 boost reference, nor does it hold pressure once the key is off. I have been reading a lot of horror stories with these units and their quality so i will just replace it and stage my pumps to keep fuel temps down. Other than that, i did beat on it for a bit one day and it is getting pretty quick. I will upload some pulls to youtube later.

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: Re: dandoes FC3S
: dandoe December 11, 2018, 04:44:50 PM
Custom ordered a fuellab FPR with the large seat and out of the box my fuel pressure was 35 PSI with both pumps running. Much better compared to the aeromotive which could not drop below 50PSI with the screw turned all the way out. I also pulled the aeromotive apart and the seat looked to be updated from the pictures i found and it was cut correctly however still did not increase FP 1:1 with boost. Fuel pressure is now rock steady and barely fluctuates 1PSI throughout the powerband and raises 1:1 also. Very happy with the fuel lab setup coupled with the radium pulse damper.

With that solved i was able to do some WOT pulls but found i was hitting 19PSI running 15PSI wastegate springs (boost controller not on yet). Swapped down to some 10PSI springs and now im at 13.5PSI which is right at the 14PSI target for my current tune revision. Datalogs sent away and waiting on another revision now. Also got power steering hooked up finally and the car is much more enjoyable to drive. This setup is the stock VVTI PS pump with the solenoid disconnected, excessive manufacturing HP line, -6 conversion fitting and -6 return line, and -10 suction line using a chase bays baffled reservoir. The steering feels good and is not too light at speed yet manageable during low speed turning. From what i remember it is slightly less assist than the OEM steering setup.

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Got an alignment done. We only adjusted toe and man what a difference it made. My front had like 2* toe in on the right side. Currently at -5* camber and 1/16” toe in on the front and -2* camber/ 0 toe rear. Car is 10x more smooth and much more enjoyable to drive at speed without the wheel being twitchy and jerking through bumps.
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The dallas cars & coffee was having their last event at the current venue so i drove the car the 60 mile round trip. Great turnout at the show and saw some big money hyper cars. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181202/36d44c3e97618b95c894139aecd314d4.jpg)

And street tuning for pumpgas is 95% complete, currently at 16PSI and will stop at 18PSI for pump93. Once it warms back up we will continue with E85. https://youtu.be/iha9_9Dcn2Q
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: ~Groll69~ December 12, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
Looking good, If you happen to hed back this way, certainly let us know.  Love to see you.
: Re: dandoes FC3S
: murz December 14, 2018, 09:15:25 AM
Nice!! Glad to see you got it on the road and enjoying it. Really clean build man!