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dat280z

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About dat280z

  • Birthday 08/07/1987

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    CX-5, Protege5, 280Z
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    Rust buckets
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    Awesomeness!

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  1. Equal length headers are on the list. V12s might be cheap to buy, but to make it work and modify its a totally different story. Just the stand alone engine management computer alone is $3k, not including the wiring harness or sensors lol! This engine is definitely a performance minded design. I did find the Sunnen AN-30 and it should be here tomorrow. With that said, I'm going to start honing the cylinders. I'm so excited to start this engine build -Antonio
  2. I found it where the rainbow ends lol -Antonio
  3. I did manage to power wash the block so I can start honing the cylinders. Unfortunately Sunnen AN-30 silicone compound is out of stock through my supplier :( I'm going to make some calls tomorrow :)
  4. ^Yes SOHC V12s have been swapped in Zs before. They are clean builds for sure. -Antonio
  5. I would, but these piston rings are chrome plated. I wouldn't mind using them if they where regular piston rings. -Antonio
  6. Found piston rings from the dealer! Part # 0020309024 $109.60 per piston.... I think I will use my used ones still lol -Antonio
  7. That Z is so clean! Keep it that way :) -Antonio
  8. Thanks INDY510! It's been a tough battle, but the hard part has been done. -Antonio
  9. I like that purple! So 70s! Great project you've got going on. I've been following it since you started this thread :) -Antoino
  10. When I picked it up... Rust.... Lots of it! All frame rust done! Bad dog frame rails, coilovers, polyurethane bushings, seam sealed, and bed liner coated Still needs body panel work. I've started but I need to take pics. -Antonio
  11. Disassembled the engine block and ordered new rod and thrust bearings. Tried to order main bearings and piston rings, but they are discontinued from Mercedes :( Rockauto said that they had 1 last set in stock and they were the wrong ones, so I'm reusing them. They still look brand new! I did buy a Lisle 15000 honing tool to lap the cylinders :) Mercedes used to layer silicone between the aluminum cylinders and the pistons in some of their blocks known as Alusil. That's right, no sleeves at all! I'm lapping the cylinders with Sunnen AN-30 and honing oil at home, then getting decked at the machine shop. Pics to come! -Antonio
  12. There is a V12 Jag powered 240Z running around somewhere. The key here is DOHC V12 :P Actually more money and time to the shell than my engine. Good guess though by the looks of it. Correct, that pic is a Zonda R engine with ITBs... My dream engine if I had the money. Thanks! I'm going to keep everyone posted :) That is pretty nuts! The carbs on that engine alone is worth more than the entire car lol
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