K240z Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hey pplz Went to have a look so see how my Zed was doin The engine/gearbox stage is just about done. Just waiting for a clutch so dont have to take gearbox out again, heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 thats nuts how is the bonnet clearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K240z Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 wont know till it goes on but i think it will need to modify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa1973 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nice job Mate.... I must say that will be very very QUICK.......... Any chance of some more pics and perhaps some detail info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 21, 2009 Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2009 Great to see progress on the conversion. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxhead Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 This is cool They are one tough engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Mike Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My mate at work has an XR6 turbo, and i always thought to myself, wouldnt it be awesome to have an excellent well built straight 6 like this swapped into the Zed. and here we have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco_aus Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Awesome to see your plan coming to fruition. Its gonna haul arse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Looking good Kyle. That will be one awesome machine when it's done. As you know I have the same engine in my Turbo Territory which flies in a 2 ton chassis. I can only imagine what it will be like in a Zed. Persist with the pain and expense and you will have one unique machine. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBZ 260 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 mate that engine just look at home in the Z as it did in the falcon. looks wicked. like Craig said these engines in 1.8t falcon and 2t territory move pretty good. it will be insane in a light Z. may need to fit some BIG and very sticky rubber at the back. keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26DETT Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 awsome engine conversion, post up more pictures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-Retro Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 can't wait to see it. that motor is made for a Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 A few pics from Kyle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 More: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K240z Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey pplz Just a minor update: Engine got overhauled with new bearings, valve springs, heavy duty oil pump from nizpro, BF conrods and seals and gaskets.. Saying the engine good for 380kw at the wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBZ 260 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 looking good. it will be a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30X Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Saying the engine good for 380kw at the wheels Jesus, that's up in super car territory with kw/tonne isn't it. Chasis strengthening kit anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Mike Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 holy s*** thats SERIOUS power. Full cage going in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sco_aus Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I say detune to 250rwkw or near that. It is quick enough with that, but thats just me, maybe have an large boost option for when that guy in the commie is pulling away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K240z Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 yeah full cage and body strengthening of course later on. Want it running so yea no more the 250kw will have probably standard boost to see how the Zed handles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 awesome stuff kyle, can't wait to see it on the road hopefully mine wont be TO far behind - both in time and speed...although i think thats being a bit to hopeful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K240z Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey pplz minor update Engine rebuilt and back in the Zed now. fitting the exhaust manifold and turbo as well as the intake manifold which the top half will be a nizpro intake plenum. Turbo exhaust side will get modified as well. Then after that will see how much space there is for the piping and also i think a custom radiator and intercooler. Slowly getting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverendzed Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Sounds awesome Kyle, your hard work is paying off, can't wait to see it. Rev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 As few more pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Neubauer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That gearbox cross member is porn! Looking fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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