Nissan_Boy85 Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Update again. Got it rebuilt. Took out the chrome windshield center thing. Apparently all it is is a block off plate for a RHD wiper setup. Wheel cylinders went out on me about a week ago. Got those replaced with the shoes. Jeremy (sssr20det510) tuned my carb for me (thanks again), so now all I gotta do is fix a oil leak around the timing chain cover and its done for awhile, other then getting my rollpan finally painted. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Well it's been a while since I updated this so after bluelake I got doors, hood, cowl, and fenders from a copper 720; the valence from a dark brown 720; and a core support and front bumper from a blue 720. The core support was bent in an accident before I got the truck and the right front corner was sagging so I got the front end tore apart but I left it driveable until I absolutely have to remove the core support since when the core support goes away I will be re-sealing the timing cover, oil pan, and oil dipstick tube. This is how she sits now, soon as I get the support off, a update will follow. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Holy un-updated thread batman. Since it's my own, I guess it's ok for a...2 and a half year bump. Since the last post, I have finished replacing the core support, drove it for awhile, bought a second car, blew the head gasket, fixed the head gasket in 5 hours on a wintery night (literally, it was snowing when I was done), developed rod knock for about half a mile, rod number 1 tried to exit his home (no homo), and parked it. I sence ran across a old photoshop I did of my plans and it was enough to breathe new life to getting her running and driving. I have scrapped the KA-T idea and am selling all I have for it (at least one complete block and a second parts one). I am looking for a Z24 block to replace mine that has more holes then it needs. I have a mild build planned (high compression pistons and a Nismo cam to be paired with my 32/36). I will have this running by Canby next year, no questions asked. Yes, that's a long time, but I'm getting married in September and the holidays start soon after that so I think Canby is a reasonable goal. I didn't take too many pictures apparently, but here's what I have. Getting picked up after the engine released a rod. Interweb beer for who guesses where this was taken correctly! Hole in the block (Driver side) Oil Pan dent (pretty sure it's a crack/hole, haven't looked yet. Close up of hole. Pretty sure that's rod #1 obstructing your view of the crankshaft. So watch for this thing to be back running around Vancouver soon! 1 Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Where do you plan on getting your cam? Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Where do you plan on getting your cam? I'm probably gonna have Delta Cam make a replica of the Nismo camshaft if I can't find a reasonably priced OEM one. I've been reading reviews on them and don't see any huge problems as long as I ask them to use my core for the regrind, not to mention that they're local enough that shipping won't kill me (if I ship it). Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nice, I know the Nismo cam is a .406"/ 272 I found this a while back and there specs are the same as the Nismo cam. https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/high-performance-camsnapsz-p-419.html Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Only thing I'm going to want to find that is going to be a PITA is the Nismo Adjustable Cam gear. Should be worth it though. EDIT: Pictures added to revival post of blow up! Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks to jesusno2 I have a Z24 that's ready for a rebuild. I've been doing some research and have my mind set on the bottom end. KA24E pistons (with valve reliefs cut) mated to the Z24 rods (question, for that do I press in the old Z wrist pins or use the KA wrist pins?). Nothing huge or special, but enough to raise the compression. Nothing now but to disassemble and rebuild! Oic of new (to me) engine. Thanks again jesusno2! 2 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Ok, so nothing new has happened except for the planning of the rebuild which has evolved into more then just pistons. You know how life gets in the way of itself. I do have some questions for the guys who have rebuilt these things. 1) Is the best head gasket to go with OEM or is there someone who has come up with a "better" one? 2) Same question, but for the main and rod bearings. 3) What is the paint code for that OE blue on the blocks? Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Small update again. Got the engine disassembled. Copper was showing some rod bearings. Small chunk out of top of #4 piston. Now to get everything checked out by a machine shop and order rebuild parts! Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Great engine builders and overall guru's of Ratsun, I need some advice/warning/idea's/etc. for my build I'm doing. My plan is.... KA Dome top pistons ARP Head Studs Nismo Timing Chain Tensioner 13710-N7120 (if it's still being sold) Nismo Spec Camshaft Nismo Adjustable Camshaft Pulley (if I can find one) Lightened Flywheel 280Z Water Pump w/ electric fan Weber 38 Pacesetter Exhaust Manifold Not too much, but enough to make it my own and fun. I know that the KA rods are narrower then the Z rods, will this affect strength? I know that I will need the pistons clearanced for the valves. Is there anything I'm missing? Anything I haven't thought of? Help me out here guys. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Oh it's funny how plans change and evolve over time. Oh well. Lastest plan is in the works, essentially get this bi*ch running again so I can drive her. I miss it =/ But I do have a classified up of extra Z24 parts and a few body parts. Help fund the addiction. Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Old thread but curious what size wheels/tires and drop this thing has. It looks good and functional I'd like to be similar. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Old, but still being updated! Block is honed, decked, cleaned with new coolant plugs. Head is surfaced, cleaned, and pressure checked. Pistons have been cleaned and verified correct bore. I need recommendations for people who can cut valve reliefs local to Vancouver, WA. Willing to travel a bit if I have to or if the price is right. Twodoordime, 195/55/15 in the front and 205/55/15 in the rear. Hauls whatever I need without too much complaint. Haules a quad over the mountain range no problem, but I am on the bump stops. Not the overloads though. 2" blocks in the rear and cranked down torsion bars in the front. 1 Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for answering so quick. Too bad you're not in SoCal I'm selling my z24 from my 720. It has 90k original miles on it. I've owned it for 5-6 years, got it with 66k off original owner. I'm putting a ka in instead. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 That really is a bummer, my cousin's Z24 just gave up the ghost on her going to work this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Good to see you haven't given up on this one. :cool: Have you got the motor together yet? 1 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Not yet. Life keeps getting in the way. The wife and I are trying to get a place of our own (preferably with a garage) so it's been pushed to the back burner at the moment. But I put money into it when I can and move forward. Goal for completion is Canby 2015. 2 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Still around and still aiming for Canby 2015! I don't think it will be fully tuned or fully broke in, but I want to drive it there. So I've got all my parts ordered and on the way with the exception of any machine work that needs done...which is where my question lies. I'm going to be a larger "racing" camshaft from Isky Camshafts and am not sure to which hole to use on the cam gear. During disassembly it was at hole #1 having one head surfacing done. Since then the head and block have been surfaced minimaly (.005"). Going back together I'm not sure if I need hole #1 again or if I'll need to jump to hole #2 or #3. Anyone have any insight to this? Maybe Mike? Also, I'm assuming that the different holes give the cam a different amount of degree. Does anyone have the specs for the degreeing? My quick google search at work has yielded no results. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Progress is being made! I finally have a garage so I'm busy assembling the engine. Hopefully I'm bringing my POS home so start the transplant. But this post is worthless without pics so.... 3 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well, since the last post a lot has happened.... She came home after 2 years... Got her old, broken heart ripped out... and got her new thumper in place! Complete with electric fan conversion. Now she waits for me to come home tomorrow and fill her with fluids and wire in the fans. Canby or Bust! 4 Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 IT LIVES!!! Canby is a go! Just need to break her in :w00t: 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Congrats!!! Some info and pictures of electric fan setup please. Quote Link to comment
Nissan_Boy85 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Once I verify that it actually works Charlie. Ran out of gas before they got a chance to kick on :wacko: 1 Quote Link to comment
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