Wags Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 The steering wheel restoration begins! CBR Jeff 1 Quote
Wags Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 Just got my original bumpers back from the re-chroming...I will miss my left kidney but damn was it worth it to have original bumpers looking this fantastic!! Great job Les and Locky from LCR and CAF respectively. AndBir, CBR Jeff, C.A.R. and 1 other 3 1 Quote
C.A.R. Posted July 3, 2020 Posted July 3, 2020 Wait till you see the suspension components and fuel tank... Wags 1 Quote
Wags Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, C.A.F. said: Wait till you see the suspension components and fuel tank... Oh stop it. Any more z porn and I’m gonna need a Gatorade. Quote
Wags Posted July 5, 2020 Author Posted July 5, 2020 Some beautiful work on the tank and suspension and other misc parts from Locky. This is why he/CAF should probably do your z also when it’s time. CBR Jeff, JDM-TOY, OdinZ and 1 other 4 Quote
C.A.R. Posted July 5, 2020 Posted July 5, 2020 I got a bit carried away with the gloss black... Semigloss would have been more appropriate, but at least they'll stand out...! gav240z, PB260Z, Ponyo240z and 3 others 4 2 Quote
Wags Posted July 11, 2020 Author Posted July 11, 2020 Some good steering wheel progress Ponyo240z and CBR Jeff 2 Quote
Wags Posted July 11, 2020 Author Posted July 11, 2020 More pictures from Les Collins. I am told that the new cam will go in next week and that the engine will start looking like an engine...very excited to see those photos coming late next week. CBR Jeff and Ponyo240z 2 Quote
Wags Posted July 11, 2020 Author Posted July 11, 2020 Lastly, a big shout out to Locky Fowler from CAF. I would not want anyone else working on my z. The guy is a stickler for quality and should be at the top of your list for choosing who will manage your z restoration. OdinZ, CBR Jeff and Ponyo240z 3 Quote
CBR Jeff Posted July 11, 2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Looking great Jon. The Warragul boys do a great job. Jeff Quote
Wags Posted July 30, 2020 Author Posted July 30, 2020 Another one from Les Collins racing AndBir, Ponyo240z, C.A.R. and 1 other 4 Quote
CBR Jeff Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Pure L Series porn...... Why would you run anything other than an L, seriously. Jeff Wags 1 Quote
C.A.R. Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 Oooooof... That cam has more lift than I was expecting! Wags and OdinZ 1 1 Quote
Wags Posted July 30, 2020 Author Posted July 30, 2020 Yes I have based the engine and all the upgrades on les’ recommendations with the stipulation that it needs to be still nice/reasonably easy to drive on a sunny Sunday and additionally I want it to be quick and to have modern sports car performance figures. And I couldn’t agree more Jeff...the L Series is an amazing engine. That engine and that sound was the essence of the z cars...I wouldn’t want to go down the road of changing that. gilltech, CBR Jeff, OdinZ and 1 other 4 Quote
Wags Posted August 1, 2020 Author Posted August 1, 2020 More photos from Les. He also gave me the following info: The pistons are new 85 mm Crank is L28 79 mm stroke. Conrod's are 133mm late L24 rods with big rod bolts same as L28 bolts. Engine is 2690ccs 10.8 to 1 compression. E88 head with 44 mm inlet valves. Heads on engine about to receive front cover and sump. Then its close to being ready to dyno. Carbies are set up on the inlet manifold. ScottyD, OdinZ and C.A.R. 3 Quote
CBR Jeff Posted August 1, 2020 Posted August 1, 2020 Looking good Jon. Hope you making the pilgrimage to see it on the dyno! Jeff Wags 1 Quote
Wags Posted August 1, 2020 Author Posted August 1, 2020 I will if I don’t have to quarantine on return! CBR Jeff and OdinZ 1 1 Quote
Ponyo240z Posted August 1, 2020 Posted August 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Wags said: More photos from Les. He also gave me the following info: The pistons are new 85 mm Crank is L28 79 mm stroke. Conrod's are 133mm late L24 rods with big rod bolts same as L28 bolts. Engine is 2690ccs 10.8 to 1 compression. E88 head with 44 mm inlet valves. Heads on engine about to receive front cover and sump. Then its close to being ready to dyno. Carbies are set up on the inlet manifold. Super exciting Jon Wags 1 Quote
AndBir Posted August 1, 2020 Posted August 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Wags said: Carbies are set up on the inlet manifold. Be aware that the throttle linkage on the Harada intake manifold can interfere with the attachment of the brake booster vacuum line onto the manifold. Get Les to check this as otherwise you will need to put in an elbow fitting out of the manifold. Wags 1 Quote
CBR Jeff Posted August 2, 2020 Posted August 2, 2020 An elbow actually neatens the vacuum hose up a bit. Keeps it off to the side. Jeff Wags 1 Quote
AndBir Posted August 2, 2020 Posted August 2, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 8:15 AM, Wags said: Carbies are set up on the inlet manifold. Interested to know what emulsion tube and jet number(s) etc. the Webers have been set up with - can you let us know? Quote
Wags Posted August 2, 2020 Author Posted August 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, AndBir said: Interested to know what emulsion tube and jet number(s) etc. the Webers have been set up with - can you let us know? No worries mate I will speak to Les next week and find out. Quote
Wags Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 Got the latest update from Les at LCR. It’s starting to feel real now! Look at the pipes coming out of that thing...just stunning! OdinZ, CBR Jeff, gilltech and 2 others 5 Quote
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