Roberto Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 With all the mods I have been doing of late, I thought I would start a project page of my own. Peter MC has commenced building me a good strong torquey L28 with triple 40mm mikuni's from Simon's engine (Luvemfast). Post away pics as often as you like Peter The engine wiill have 88mm forged flattop pistons from SPS, Spool rods, NOS crank, High lift 72 degree wade cam, CNC ported E88 head from SW for 10.5:1 CR. Still awaiting a response from nismo and stahl for header prices with postage to Aus. I am also about to finally fit my ZG flares and watanabes from BenZed to the car. I really wanted black ones (dark gunmetal) with polished lip, but this is a special order item and because of the earthquake in Japan, I would have to wait an eternity to get them. So my choices were silver with polished lip or gunmetal black. Tempted into purchasing them by Bens April special price I bought the silver with polished lip and then proceeded to paint them satin black, carefully masking around the lip to get a nice sharp finish. See pics below.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 They look sswweeeett What size are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks. 16x9.5 (-19) rear and 16x9 (-13) front. I was going to go gunmetal like the factory watanabe black, but thought satin black would be more unique. I will know if I made the right choice when on the car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 looking awesome man!!! Gonna be a beast when its finished!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Am looking forward to updating your page as i believe you will have the best L28 road motor in OZ. The spec sheet reads better than most race engines. I will post pics very soon for you to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Other things that have kept me busy in the last 6-12 months with my car have been a complete suspension rebuild (PU everywhere, front and rear camber kits, strut braces, kings, tokico adjustables, heavy duty front and rear sway bars, adjustable rear control arms and sectioned struts to avoid bottoming out), new front spoiler and addition of rear spoiler, retro-fitting late 260Z style bonnet vents, clear turn signal lenses, headlight covers, fairlady grill, 3 core aluminium radiator, new carpets, ron tyler diff mount with bump stop to replace diff strap and new Bride Digo seats with Bride rails. Once the new engine and new wheels are on, I really need to stop spending $$$ on enhancements and then just more on restoring like new rubbers, dash cracks etc. As you all know, it is never really over...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Specking from experience you can't go wrong with one of Peter Mac beast .I can't get the smile off my face Regrads Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Looks great mate, are those Bride's as comfy as they look? I like the new front spoiler, is it urethane? Well said Bruce..... I'll second that, you'll be amazed when you get that fresh motor in. Peter's work is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 hay Roberto i need to get a new 260 after looking at that car it looks great ... and thanks guys it easy to do good work when you are into it and love what you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hey Gareth, the front spoiler is just fiberglass. The seats are nice and solid. I am not sure comfy is the best way to describe them. They hug around and give good support, but there are more plush seats out there. These are a definitely a sport seat. See better pic below. Thanks guys for your comments. I am sure that the engine will sing nicely. Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Nice You'll need that extra support with all the mods, it'll go lika a rocket and handle like a gokart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30X Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 What was the damage on the seats. $$ Did you fit them, do they sit nice and low with heaps of head room? I'd love to swap mine out for a pair of brides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 ill be looking forward to atacking your car with a grinder next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Lots of damage RB30X. $1150 per seat. $350 per bracket. The upside is that the auto store (Car Toys) guaranteed them to fit when I ordered them or they would refund my deposit since this was a concern for me. They would only do this guarantee if I used the Bride rails otherwise I would have just modified the standard rails. They sit at roughly the same height as standard seats, which is ok for me. I fitted them myself. It was relatively easy. Mick, I may need some valium to get me through it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well, saturday was flare installation day. I thank Mick for bringing his grinder and mig welder to my house for task. First step was masking to protect paint and mounting the flares with metal screws for test fit and to mark the position with a texta. I did this the night before to save time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Then cover car well, mark out another line 1 inch below flare line, drill out holes to a size to match nut inserts and insert nut inserts. Mick had modified a pop rivet gun to work on nut inserts. Genius. Then cut away...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 The inner skin of the rear guards is then cut about 5mm lower than the outer skin, bent up to form a strong lip and tack welded to outer skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 The fronts are much easier because no double layer, but the tyres do rub against the fender and spoiler when turning due to extra size. This area must be trimmed like so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 That was the day with the hard work all done. Left to do is paint the flares (satin black), paint/seal the cut metal and get some rubber welting to go inbetween the flares and the guards. I will post pics when all complete...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done mate, must have been nervous cutting into precious metal like that. I would be burnt really badly the next day if I welded without a long shirt/jacket. How are you feeling? Then again, it was just little tack welds with pretty thin metal/low current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done mate, must have been nervous cutting into precious metal like that. I would be burnt really badly the next day if I welded without a long shirt/jacket. How are you feeling? Then again, it was just little tack welds with pretty thin metal/low current. I am used to it mate I weld every day like that. In fact i got burned worse once while wearing a jumper because my sleeve caught on fire haha. Good right up roberto. Perhaps this should be put up as a sticky in its own thred for a tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter mc Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hey mate, the flairs are looking good ... something else that is looking good is your new head! It really is a work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 something else that is looking good is your new head! Enough jokes about Adelaide already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaygZ Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Enough jokes about Adelaide already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I like the look of my new head...... I am no expert, but the ports do look big, even and smooth. Are you going to bench test it for flow numbers or trust SW's graph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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