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TheMission · 04-09-2012, 12:03 PM

Here's my baby so far... No outside shop involvement... yet.

1972 240Z
SR20DET Swap w/upgraded Turbo
FuelLab Components
ProSport Gauges
Digital Gauges below
Greddy Boost Controller
14.7 SLC Pure DIY Wideband Controller
Autometer Tach/Speedo
Autopower Roll Bar
ZCC Tow Hooks
FG Bumpers
Corbeau Seats w/ Custom Rails

Shaved
- Sidemarkers
- Logos
- C Pillars
- Locks
- Fuel Door

Coming Soon-

Standalone / Upgraded Injectors
Dual Caliper Rear Brake Swap (Hydraulic Hand Brake)
Adjustable Lower Control Arms Front and Back
Rear Spoiler/Front Splitter
And a whole lot more little stuff I don't remember...

Some nifty pics this weekend when the weather was nice enough to pull her out...

Memberofthe600hpkaclub · 04-09-2012, 06:11 PM

Holy crap that's nice lol good job sir

brudacille · 04-10-2012, 05:50 AM

Looks sick, nice and clean

sileighty92 · 04-10-2012, 06:16 AM

Great build

ZXtacy · 04-12-2012, 07:26 AM

holy shit thats beautiful!! ive always wanted one of these

S13k's · 04-12-2012, 07:32 AM

Very nice, Like the color too! keep it up

TheMission · 04-12-2012, 12:36 PM

Thanks!

I've got a new Wilwood MC in today to compensate for 4 pot brakes up front, and I'm working on my prototype bracket for dual calipers in the rear so I can add an independent hydro hand brake.

The weather around me looks great for this weekend, so I'm hopefully going to get the car out again this weekend and driving.

S14.5drifter · 04-15-2012, 05:20 PM

nice 240,, i want to see you brakes after finish ,,, nice job.

TheMission · 04-23-2012, 10:38 PM

I've got the calipers and rotors on the way for fabbing up the dual caliper setup and ensuring everything is good to go...

I also blew my brake booster due to what I believe to be too much heat coming off of the manifold to the turbo, so it's time for some heat shielding to kill that problem and a new booster to give me braking back...

Some more fun pics -

blatantforchange · 05-14-2012, 02:09 PM

Love it.

msglngth

GroundPerformance · 05-15-2012, 11:35 AM

Very Nice Sir! Are you using custom fab mounts or kit for the SR Motor?

Lucid · 05-15-2012, 02:20 PM

Beautiful looking z man, I had the same looking spikes on top of my roof on my old 240sx

jr_ss · 05-15-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucid

Beautiful looking z man, I had the same looking spikes on top of my roof on my old 240sx

They aren't "spikes" they are vortex generators... Clean Z OP

RatSick · 05-22-2012, 02:13 PM

Cars like this make me embarrassed of my 5.7 liter v8 z that somehow produces less power... oh how i wish I could afford an SR or RB....haha

TheMission · 05-26-2012, 09:54 PM

If you are interested in the "Spikes"... they are available at www.vortekz.com They are technically vortex generators, but I used them to break up the blue on the roof. I'll have a rear spoiler soon enough to actually have them sort of do something.

TheMission · 05-31-2012, 10:34 PM

Here's a few newer pics of what's going on with her...

Yesterday I spent a few hours throwing in a 4.11 rear diff, as the 3.56 was not the right fit for the SR20DET and Vildini and other shops suggested getting closed to the 4.09 that came in the Silvia. It's a whole different beast now. Boost builds quick, as the rpms hop up super quick... It means I'm shifting out of first really rapidly, but it makes it up in 2nd and 3rd with really strong pulling. I was cruising at 65 in 4th with my old diff and it felt luggy, now it feels natural on the freeway and the ratio feels much more balanced to the engine.

I also finished up the front splitter and supports - Attached is a dirty pic, but shows my good first shot at it.

DisEpyon · 05-31-2012, 11:52 PM

looking good.

what kind of coil setup is on the z?

04-09-2012, 12:03 PM	#1
TheMission Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My SR20DET 240Z Build Here's my baby so far... No outside shop involvement... yet. 1972 240Z SR20DET Swap w/upgraded Turbo FuelLab Components ProSport Gauges Digital Gauges below Greddy Boost Controller 14.7 SLC Pure DIY Wideband Controller Autometer Tach/Speedo Autopower Roll Bar ZCC Tow Hooks FG Bumpers Corbeau Seats w/ Custom Rails Shaved - Sidemarkers - Logos - C Pillars - Locks - Fuel Door Coming Soon- Standalone / Upgraded Injectors Dual Caliper Rear Brake Swap (Hydraulic Hand Brake) Adjustable Lower Control Arms Front and Back Rear Spoiler/Front Splitter And a whole lot more little stuff I don't remember... Some nifty pics this weekend when the weather was nice enough to pull her out...

04-12-2012, 07:32 AM	#6
S13k's Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Age: 33 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice, Like the color too! keep it up __________________ Officer> "Is that Steering Wheel on the Right side because you moved it!?"

05-15-2012, 11:35 AM	#11
GroundPerformance Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 1,479 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Very Nice Sir! Are you using custom fab mounts or kit for the SR Motor? __________________ SoCal KA24DET/KA24ET Owners << Join the FB Group >>

05-15-2012, 02:20 PM	#12
Lucid Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Age: 30 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beautiful looking z man, I had the same looking spikes on top of my roof on my old 240sx __________________ *Tomorrow is yesterdays news...*

05-26-2012, 09:54 PM	#15
TheMission Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you are interested in the "Spikes"... they are available at www.vortekz.com They are technically vortex generators, but I used them to break up the blue on the roof. I'll have a rear spoiler soon enough to actually have them sort of do something. Last edited by TheMission; 05-31-2012 at 11:04 PM..

04-09-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
Memberofthe600hpkaclub Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Age: 37 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Holy crap that's nice lol good job sir

04-10-2012, 05:50 AM	#3
brudacille Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: York, PA Age: 39 Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Looks sick, nice and clean

04-10-2012, 06:16 AM	#4
sileighty92 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Great build

04-12-2012, 07:26 AM	#5
ZXtacy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 36 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy shit thats beautiful!! ive always wanted one of these

04-12-2012, 12:36 PM	#7
TheMission Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! I've got a new Wilwood MC in today to compensate for 4 pot brakes up front, and I'm working on my prototype bracket for dual calipers in the rear so I can add an independent hydro hand brake. The weather around me looks great for this weekend, so I'm hopefully going to get the car out again this weekend and driving.

04-15-2012, 05:20 PM	#8
S14.5drifter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Herndon Va. Age: 46 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice 240,, i want to see you brakes after finish ,,, nice job.

04-23-2012, 10:38 PM	#9
TheMission Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got the calipers and rotors on the way for fabbing up the dual caliper setup and ensuring everything is good to go... I also blew my brake booster due to what I believe to be too much heat coming off of the manifold to the turbo, so it's time for some heat shielding to kill that problem and a new booster to give me braking back... Some more fun pics -

05-22-2012, 02:13 PM	#14
RatSick Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cars like this make me embarrassed of my 5.7 liter v8 z that somehow produces less power... oh how i wish I could afford an SR or RB....haha

05-31-2012, 10:34 PM	#16
TheMission Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's a few newer pics of what's going on with her... Yesterday I spent a few hours throwing in a 4.11 rear diff, as the 3.56 was not the right fit for the SR20DET and Vildini and other shops suggested getting closed to the 4.09 that came in the Silvia. It's a whole different beast now. Boost builds quick, as the rpms hop up super quick... It means I'm shifting out of first really rapidly, but it makes it up in 2nd and 3rd with really strong pulling. I was cruising at 65 in 4th with my old diff and it felt luggy, now it feels natural on the freeway and the ratio feels much more balanced to the engine. I also finished up the front splitter and supports - Attached is a dirty pic, but shows my good first shot at it.

05-31-2012, 11:52 PM	#17
DisEpyon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ? Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looking good. what kind of coil setup is on the z?