Sash's ET

Paul Smith · Post by **Paul Smith** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:41 pm

Hey Sash. Not that it matters much I suppose but that flat bit with the bolt holes on the inlet manifold is where the cold idle thingy goes. It's clearly visible in the second photo.

SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:05 am

Paul Smith wrote:Hey Sash. Not that it matters much I suppose but that flat bit with the bolt holes on the inlet manifold is where the cold idle thingy goes. It's clearly visible in the second photo.

This area you mean?

I've seen other jap spec inlets use this spot but I think it looks neater where it is. I plan to put an alloy blocking plate on that, not that it needs it.

Cheers
Sash

Paul Smith · Post by **Paul Smith** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:30 am

Yeah, that's it.

Paul Smith · Post by **Paul Smith** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:55 pm

So...what's happening? Got any more work done?

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:06 pm

Hey Sash, did you buy your car from a guy in Beaumaris? My mate Richard had one the same colour with bonnet scoops.

Is your car all finished? It would be good to see you on the cruise next month.

Cheers mate,

Stuart

SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:39 am

Stuart wrote:Hey Sash, did you buy your car from a guy in Beaumaris? My mate Richard had one the same colour with bonnet scoops.

Is your car all finished? It would be good to see you on the cruise next month.

Cheers mate,

Stuart

Yep, thats exactly where I bought it from........

It was a bit worse off when I first got it as you can see from the pics at the start but its getting there.

Car's not fully finished, maybe needs a couple of days at it and it should be sweet, then it needs a tune.....badly!

I'll try and make the cruise next month. I have not been to one yet so I'll definitly try and make it.

Cheers
Sash

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:01 am

Yeah he drove that car pretty hard. I wouldn't be surprised if it was trashed. He has a XF ute that he has put a EL injected motor in now.

Keep an eye on the cruise thread for updates. I want to get it organised real soon.

-Stu

SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:39 pm

Stuart wrote:Yeah he drove that car pretty hard. I wouldn't be surprised if it was trashed. He has a XF ute that he has put a EL injected motor in now.

Keep an eye on the cruise thread for updates. I want to get it organised real soon.

-Stu

Yeah, the engine was fucked that came with it, so was most of the ad-hoc shit he did to it like the lowered suspension (home made cut springs etc.)....... thats why I got it cheap ($1k)...

Since then I've slowly brought it back to life. It's starting to look a little more decent now inside and out (especially under the hood).

Cheers
Sash

SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:49 pm

Well, I finally had a chance to put most of the crap back into my car today and take it for a spin......

The dump pipe I had made has made a nice improvement to the noise of the spooling up and it feels like its spooling a little easier.

The VL idle valve sems to be doing its job with the startup requiring no throttle pedal action to keep it alive till its warmed up.

The new front springs, shocks and driveshafts are performing great, no funny noises coming from there at all! I'm very happy with this.

There's only some minor things to fix (like interior door cards and a dyno tune) before its ready for daily driving. I like!

The only thing still shitting me is that the front ends still sits up very high like before...... there was no change once driving it. I think its got something to do with these little thingies on the sway bar sticking up so high...... anyone have any thoughts on this? See pics below;

Cheers
Sash

Post by **tassuperkart** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:08 pm

No It dont M8. Dun mean a crap.

The springs are just too long.

Either replace them (yay) or cut them (eeeyew)

L8tr
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SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:14 pm

tassuperkart wrote:No It dont M8. Dun mean a crap.

The springs are just too long.

Either replace them (yay) or cut them (eeeyew)

L8tr
E

Hmmmmm, they are the factory springs but they seem to sit a little too high. Oh well, fuk 'em, I'll worry about what it all looks like after its all running well. Besides, I like the way it handles the bumps now, so much more enjoyable to drive.

Cheers
Sash

Post by **tassuperkart** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:34 pm

Onya M8

L8tr
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SashET · Post by **SashET** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:45 pm

Just a quick update;

I've finally had her dynoed and she's goes like stick after 3000rpm.....

The only thing left to tune is the cold start crap which wasn't done at all or wasnt done properly.....

I've made a new wastegate bracket off the comp cover and bought a new wastegate actuator for it too..... all good!

She also finally got herself an engine degrease yesterday so she's looking nice and clean!

Cheers
Sash

TBON12 · Post by **TBON12** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:03 pm

SashET wrote:Ohh yeah, SOHC.....lol

I was thinking of just getting a 'NISSAN' on made up for it.

I'll live with it for the time being tho.....

Cheers
Sash

The N13 Pulsar steering wheel has Nissan written across the horn button

Callumgw · Post by **Callumgw** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:12 am

Hey Sash,
I was thinking of making a new pipe for the compressor inlet (t25) where'd you get the flange from for yours?

C