James Z31 Engine Blueprinting

[datsunboy]

boo adam.....put another turbo on your one too lol.
not that theres a lot of room lol

[gingofthesouth]

Don't join them up, just put a turbo on each side

I second that.

I third it.

[85_Z31]

I disagree

Adam once i have built my headers you will be welcome to use my external Waste gate turbo side manifold.
Looks like i won't be needing it much longer

But yes i am staying single turbo.

but for the next 3 months I'm guna slap that manifold back on and when my wof runs out it will be time to get serious and do the headers & other Certification worthy mods that i have been wanting to do.

[85_Z31]

For the first time in ages No Exhaust Leaks

so i went for a good celebration Hoon today, and my oil catch can works mint too

oh yeah buy my slick race tires

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[85_Z31]

My Avatar picture is OFICIALLY out of date

old N busted



new N Hotness







and this last pic shows the 4 pot ever so slightly visable through the factory 15" wheel

car now rocks 20mm adapters front and rear



I have only done one side as I damaged a wheel bearing, and I still need to order braided brake lines to totally finish off.

I am going to try it with the factory master cylinder if this does not work out I am going to get my original master cylinder bored out and rebuilt.

[Datto_610]

Awesome man! Lookin good. I might just come out your way to pick up the LSD will prob be easier

[85_Z31]

Rebuilding the brake calipers, split them apart and removed all the pistons & seals





Also car looking a bit more staunch with the wheels sitting nice and flush, rear is the same and the front is still really high as it only just came off the chassis stands.

[85_Z31]

Just because i had to


Shiny and clean



My rebuild kit should arrive at BNT tomorow and then i should be able to plumb it all up and see how the pedal feels ( only have rubber lines for now i need to order some Braided ones but im a bit poor from spending money on cars eh.)

[85_Z31]

100% definitly bolted up to the car and not coming off again It seems like a simple sub project but there is so many things to do.

Only finished one side and I came in for a Rum & Coke and now i CBF going out doing the other side.

Made some decent spacers last night to replace the dodgy test fit ones i threw on there


Cut down the original brake dust sheild ( actually cut off way to much but ) but the reason i put it back on was that i has a bit that stops all the shit getting into the hubs oil seal.


During the brake caliper rebuild i punched out the internal flare fitting and milled the end of the brake caliper so that it can take a banjo bolt fitting ( IE works with the original Z31 brake line )


as it happens Z31 Brake lines are almost an exact match for S13 front braided brake lines in length and fittings so i just need to order a set to be totally finished.

Total cost of conversion would be approx

Brake Calipers $150
Brake Rebuild set $70
Hub machining $ 120
New High tensile Bolts $10
Rotors @ 40 each $80 total
Pads $60
Front Brake Lines $100
New wheel bearings 40 each $80 total

Total Brake conversion is $670 and everything is brand new.

Shit better perform well for that much $$$$$$

[85_Z31]

What an incredible difference !!! Went for a quick blat just past my house, braking power is massive compared to what it used to be.

Pedal is petty long ( especially with the rubber lines ) However i would feel 100% comfortable taking it for a proper drive as it is currently.