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RVAE34 · 03-03-2021, 12:00 PM

BryanS14 · 03-04-2021, 07:34 AM

Looks awesome!

Antihero983 · 03-04-2021, 01:24 PM

Perfection.

RVAE34 · 03-08-2021, 08:17 PM

I loved everything done to the car except for the power steering reservoir which although very nice, looked too store bought and drew too much attention from the engine bay. So I asked him to try and hide the tank near the radiator support and swan neck the filler cap. There was this odd cutout on the driver side front rail so he used it. This is what he came up with and I love it so much better. It's now an interesting detail instead of an afterthought IMO. Everything else was so custom and interesting that I felt the PS can derserved the same treatment.

The before first of course. Also, the coolant lines and swirl pot.

The car comes home tomorrow for the first time in 2.5 years.

shaggyjake · 03-09-2021, 02:00 AM

this is one of the most fantastic and high quality builds on zilvia.
out of curiosity, why go with worm clamps instead of small t bolt clamps for the coolant hoses?

RVAE34 · 03-10-2021, 07:28 AM

Thank you! I plan to swap out those clamps.

The car is home for the first time in 2.5 years and I am so impressed with the work by Freed Engineering!

lonewanderer · 04-19-2021, 08:57 AM

updates please! suspense is killing me

RVAE34 · 04-19-2021, 09:28 AM

Haha, yes, lots of updates.

First of all, I am now an official member of the Speedhunters family as a content provider which is an incredible honor!

Here are my first two features. More to come.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2021/04/...-z31-restomod/

http://www.speedhunters.com/2021/04/freed-engineering/

The chassis harness for the relays and lights etc is done being lengthened and snaked through the fenders and under the front lower rad support so now it will be completely invisible. The fuel lines are all run to the tank and I just need to put the flex fuel sensor in place. New pump is in the tank.

The custom power steering reservoir was painted to match the car. All the exterior trim is on the car now except for the windshield trim as the glass will go back in last.

Custom rear lower heim shock mounts are in and fixed all of the rear issues. The S13 lowers were binding on the rubber bushing due to the angle and the tube was touching one of the lower arm bolts. No more bind and clearance was vastly improved.

Headlights are fully installed as is the bumper bar. I am hoping to get the fenders and front bumper back on the car this weekend. Tail lights are in and a friend who has done a lot of the custom fab and wiring is on the way now to help with more electrical as well as getting the rear hatch on the car.

Next will be the engine harness and battery cables.

IIIXziuR · 04-20-2021, 09:45 AM

Man, oh man! This is truly shaping up to be a masterpiece. It was really nice seeing you pop up on SH...and rightfully so!

S13project · 04-24-2021, 01:03 AM

never seen anything so thoroughly thought out. so good

Corbic · 04-27-2021, 02:25 PM

I still just love that color. When do we get to see the seat upholstery? Plaid inserts maybe?

RVAE34 · 04-29-2021, 06:41 AM

I bought the seats 2 years ago. Bride Stradia II with gradient fabric and carbon/kevlar backs.

lonewanderer · 05-13-2021, 04:16 PM

any updates?

RVAE34 · 05-13-2021, 09:18 PM

RVAE34 · 07-23-2021, 11:53 AM

I ended up taking the car to Driver Motorsports. They finished up all the final items needed to get the car running. There were a few issues that arose but it's all ready now.

There was an issue getting oil pressure even when priming the engine with oil at 80psi. Seems the oil pump had drained all of it's oil over 2 years of sitting. Eric at U. P. Garage told me the solution was to remove the plugs and oil filter, compress air into one breather while covering the other and then cranking the motor. Worked like a charm.

So now everything is done except for the rear brakes which they will finish as soon as a few parts arrive.

The remote base tune will be uploaded this weekend and I am going there on Monday morning to fire it up for the first time. It will be posted live to Driver Motorsports IG and YT.

I also put my AMG Wagon on the dyno. 604 RWHP and 714 ft lbs!

I tried to post some videos but not sure how to embed youtube videos here.

Ka24Power · 07-25-2021, 09:53 AM

Looks so good in the daylight! Can't wait to hear the RB with the ITB header combo. It's going to be next level.

Nice numbers on the E63! Thing is a torque monster, lol.

RalliartRsX · 07-26-2021, 08:05 AM

Damn! Those AMGs run that lean at peak torque?!?!

Either way, looking forward to hearing that RB sing!!

crash n' burn · 07-26-2021, 08:55 AM

Please please please get this car to ZCON this year. I would love to get my eyes on this thing and I'm willing to bet it would be a centerpiece if you did.

RVAE34 · 07-27-2021, 04:52 AM

Unfortunately it won't make it to Zcon. I'm not taking it to SEMA either because I've spent too much finishing it. I cannot afford another 7k to go to the event.

Here is a running video.

https://youtu.be/xuvIezKbdXY

TheRealSy90 · 07-27-2021, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVAE34

Unfortunately it won't make it to Zcon. I'm not taking it to SEMA either because I've spent too much finishing it. I cannot afford another 7k to go to the event.

Here is a running video.

https://youtu.be/xuvIezKbdXY

Please check and double verify your mechanical timing especially with the cam gears. Watching how it struggled to turn over and even backfired out of the intake i think your timing is way off. I understand its a highly built niche engine but it shouldn't be doing that.

RVAE34 · 07-27-2021, 03:48 PM

It's running on a remote base map. It needs a lot of tuning but mechanical timing is dead on.

RVAE34 · 08-07-2021, 07:26 AM

Number 5 wasn't firing. Header tube was cold. Swapped coils and nothing. Swapped plugs and it runs perfect.

https://youtu.be/9KsDNYXZfu8

ingmar F · 08-09-2021, 05:40 AM

Such a cool car! the attention to detail is amazing

Thursday7 · 08-10-2021, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVAE34

Number 5 wasn't firing. Header tube was cold. Swapped coils and nothing. Swapped plugs and it runs perfect.

https://youtu.be/9KsDNYXZfu8

Awesome to see this. I was on the first start stream and seeing this progress after how it was acting that day is relieving.

RVAE34 · 08-11-2021, 08:48 AM

Yeah, the backfiring was concerning. Wish I had known how easy a fix it was that day.

Ka24Power · 08-11-2021, 09:00 AM

When does it go for the full tune?? Sounds so good now that it’s on all 6

RVAE34 · 08-11-2021, 09:07 AM

Tuning scheduled for September 23rd. I'm on the waiting list for cancelations.

future · 08-15-2021, 01:15 PM

I've never saw this gen 300zx and been into it. You got something here

Ka24Power · 09-29-2021, 05:48 AM

How was the tune?

I see the vids are down from YT - is the lid on this thing until a show? You said no SEMA this year.. did that change?

03-04-2021, 07:34 AM	#603
BryanS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks awesome! __________________ 2011 F150 DD, 1992 Mercedes 190e 2.6 Toy, 1997 240sx-sold

03-04-2021, 01:24 PM	#604
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Perfection. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

04-20-2021, 09:45 AM	#610
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Man, oh man! This is truly shaping up to be a masterpiece. It was really nice seeing you pop up on SH...and rightfully so! __________________ ... ... ... ... .

04-24-2021, 01:03 AM	#611
S13project Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dirtysouth Posts: 530 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	never seen anything so thoroughly thought out. so good __________________

07-26-2021, 08:55 AM	#619
crash n' burn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 35 Posts: 543 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Please please please get this car to ZCON this year. I would love to get my eyes on this thing and I'm willing to bet it would be a centerpiece if you did. __________________ Key'd Performance @jz_2tone

02-25-2021, 11:14 AM	#601
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

03-03-2021, 12:00 PM	#602
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

03-08-2021, 08:17 PM	#605
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I loved everything done to the car except for the power steering reservoir which although very nice, looked too store bought and drew too much attention from the engine bay. So I asked him to try and hide the tank near the radiator support and swan neck the filler cap. There was this odd cutout on the driver side front rail so he used it. This is what he came up with and I love it so much better. It's now an interesting detail instead of an afterthought IMO. Everything else was so custom and interesting that I felt the PS can derserved the same treatment. The before first of course. Also, the coolant lines and swirl pot. The car comes home tomorrow for the first time in 2.5 years.

03-09-2021, 02:00 AM	#606
shaggyjake Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texan in California Age: 34 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this is one of the most fantastic and high quality builds on zilvia. out of curiosity, why go with worm clamps instead of small t bolt clamps for the coolant hoses?

03-10-2021, 07:28 AM	#607
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you! I plan to swap out those clamps. The car is home for the first time in 2.5 years and I am so impressed with the work by Freed Engineering!

04-19-2021, 08:57 AM	#608
lonewanderer Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dartmouth, MA Age: 30 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	updates please! suspense is killing me

04-19-2021, 09:28 AM	#609
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, yes, lots of updates. First of all, I am now an official member of the Speedhunters family as a content provider which is an incredible honor! Here are my first two features. More to come. http://www.speedhunters.com/2021/04/...-z31-restomod/ http://www.speedhunters.com/2021/04/freed-engineering/ The chassis harness for the relays and lights etc is done being lengthened and snaked through the fenders and under the front lower rad support so now it will be completely invisible. The fuel lines are all run to the tank and I just need to put the flex fuel sensor in place. New pump is in the tank. The custom power steering reservoir was painted to match the car. All the exterior trim is on the car now except for the windshield trim as the glass will go back in last. Custom rear lower heim shock mounts are in and fixed all of the rear issues. The S13 lowers were binding on the rubber bushing due to the angle and the tube was touching one of the lower arm bolts. No more bind and clearance was vastly improved. Headlights are fully installed as is the bumper bar. I am hoping to get the fenders and front bumper back on the car this weekend. Tail lights are in and a friend who has done a lot of the custom fab and wiring is on the way now to help with more electrical as well as getting the rear hatch on the car. Next will be the engine harness and battery cables.

04-27-2021, 02:25 PM	#612
Corbic Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Age: 40 Posts: 8,225 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I still just love that color. When do we get to see the seat upholstery? Plaid inserts maybe?

04-29-2021, 06:41 AM	#613
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the seats 2 years ago. Bride Stradia II with gradient fabric and carbon/kevlar backs.

05-13-2021, 04:16 PM	#614
lonewanderer Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dartmouth, MA Age: 30 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any updates?

05-13-2021, 09:18 PM	#615
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

07-23-2021, 11:53 AM	#616
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ended up taking the car to Driver Motorsports. They finished up all the final items needed to get the car running. There were a few issues that arose but it's all ready now. There was an issue getting oil pressure even when priming the engine with oil at 80psi. Seems the oil pump had drained all of it's oil over 2 years of sitting. Eric at U. P. Garage told me the solution was to remove the plugs and oil filter, compress air into one breather while covering the other and then cranking the motor. Worked like a charm. So now everything is done except for the rear brakes which they will finish as soon as a few parts arrive. The remote base tune will be uploaded this weekend and I am going there on Monday morning to fire it up for the first time. It will be posted live to Driver Motorsports IG and YT. I also put my AMG Wagon on the dyno. 604 RWHP and 714 ft lbs! I tried to post some videos but not sure how to embed youtube videos here.

07-25-2021, 09:53 AM	#617
Ka24Power Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 34 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Looks so good in the daylight! Can't wait to hear the RB with the ITB header combo. It's going to be next level. Nice numbers on the E63! Thing is a torque monster, lol.

07-26-2021, 08:05 AM	#618
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,791 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Damn! Those AMGs run that lean at peak torque?!?! Either way, looking forward to hearing that RB sing!!

07-27-2021, 04:52 AM	#620
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unfortunately it won't make it to Zcon. I'm not taking it to SEMA either because I've spent too much finishing it. I cannot afford another 7k to go to the event. Here is a running video. https://youtu.be/xuvIezKbdXY

07-27-2021, 03:48 PM	#622
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's running on a remote base map. It needs a lot of tuning but mechanical timing is dead on.

08-07-2021, 07:26 AM	#623
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Number 5 wasn't firing. Header tube was cold. Swapped coils and nothing. Swapped plugs and it runs perfect. https://youtu.be/9KsDNYXZfu8

08-09-2021, 05:40 AM	#624
ingmar F Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: holland Age: 36 Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Such a cool car! the attention to detail is amazing

08-11-2021, 08:48 AM	#626
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, the backfiring was concerning. Wish I had known how easy a fix it was that day.

08-11-2021, 09:00 AM	#627
Ka24Power Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 34 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	When does it go for the full tune?? Sounds so good now that it’s on all 6

08-11-2021, 09:07 AM	#628
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tuning scheduled for September 23rd. I'm on the waiting list for cancelations.

09-29-2021, 05:48 AM	#630
Ka24Power Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 34 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	How was the tune? I see the vids are down from YT - is the lid on this thing until a show? You said no SEMA this year.. did that change?