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Feb 1 2014 07:38am
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Since it seems you've got the means and motivation to try new(ish) things on your creations....
Have you ever tried immersion printing/hydrographics? They have a few diy kits available.


I have not, but it certainly is on my list of things to try.

It's such a cool process!
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Feb 6 2014 09:57pm
MY WHEELS ARE COMING! My WHEELS ARE COMING!!!

FINALLY! And I'm returning home tomorrow! And I finished my snowboard! Hooray!





And a good ole stress test.

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Feb 8 2014 01:48am
i am new to this car forum, i have to say that this thread was the first one i clicked on. I read each page and I can feel the time and excitement and passion you have for this car project.

good job and keep it up

your work is very professional.
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Feb 8 2014 07:41am
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i am new to this car forum, i have to say that this thread was the first one i clicked on. I read each page and I can feel the time and excitement and passion you have for this car project.

good job and keep it up

your work is very professional.


Wow, thank you for that! I'm glad you made it through the whole thing. I occasionally will go back just to relive the experience. It's pretty wild, especially if you knew the car when I first bought it.

It's turning into something pretty special, I feel, and I'm glad to be able to share it with people who appreciate this sort of stuff.

It's cold today, but I'm probably going to head out the the garage to work on 280zx stuff.

Wheels are expected: Feb 13th 2014

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Feb 8 2014 10:45am
looks great man, you seem to know your stuff.
just wondering where is your mass air flow meter? i could not really see it in the pictures ( im assuming you tossed the old vane meter for a new style hot wire)
but as best as i can tell its not in your outlet pipe from your inter-cooler leading to your intake manifold. (obv this is only importanty if the intake air temp sensor is internal to the maf)
overall very nice build. you go to school for this or self taught?
just a hint if your not already DONT become a mechanic for a living lol. unless you can do things like resto / performance mods.
i have a 2.3 turbo megasquirt 3 project i started on 4 years ago before i became a mechanic for a living that hasnt been touched lol. along with 5 other projects i would rather not even think about lol
maby just me but after hearing people cry about thier problems and having to work on cars 70 hours a week i now hate working on my own cars
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Feb 8 2014 01:49pm
Quote (Killer_cain @ Feb 8 2014 12:45pm)
looks great man, you seem to know your stuff.
just wondering where is your mass air flow meter? i could not really see it in the pictures ( im assuming you tossed the old vane meter for a new style hot wire)
but as best as i can tell its not in your outlet pipe from your inter-cooler leading to your intake manifold. (obv this is only importanty if the intake air temp sensor is internal to the maf)
overall very nice build. you go to school for this or self taught?
just a hint if your not already  DONT become a mechanic for a living lol. unless you can do things like resto / performance mods.
i have a 2.3 turbo megasquirt 3 project i started on 4 years ago before i became a mechanic for a living that hasnt been touched lol. along with 5 other projects i would rather not even think about lol
maby just me but after hearing people cry about thier problems and having to work on cars 70 hours a week i now hate working on my own cars


Megasquirt runs based off of manifold pressure; a map sensor, which is within the ECU itself. There is a vacuum line running from the intake manifold through the firewall to the nipple on the ECU.

The air temperature is measured via the sensor welded upstream of the blow off valve.

The 70's Bosch L-Jetronic EFI used an antiquated flapper style air flow meter, and not a MAF like most people are familiar with.

Luckily, modern EFI is sophisticated enough that I no longer need that junk. :thumbsup:

I restore/modify classics for others. But I like doing it so much that I decided to pursue composites instead, so I will always have that passion, and I don't end up hating cars as the result of a drawn out career of fixing other people's stuff.

This post was edited by OldAndyAndTheSea on Feb 8 2014 01:52pm
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Megasquirt runs based off of manifold pressure; a map sensor, which is within the ECU itself. There is a vacuum line running from the intake manifold through the firewall to the nipple on the ECU.

The air temperature is measured via the sensor wlded upstream of the blow off valve.

The 70's Bosch L-Jetronic EFI used an antiquated flapper style air flow meter, and not a MAF like most people are familiar with.

Luckily, modern EFI is sophisticated enough that I no longer need that junk.  :thumbsup:

I restore/modify classics for others. But I like doing it so much that I decided to pursue composites instead, so I will always have that love for cars.


megasquirt also supports mass air flow... speed density is fine imo for n/a cars but im thinking you will have problems with a turbo speed density system.
also what kinda boost you wanting to hit? the factory map/baro sensor is only good to 2 bar with a 3 bar upgrade avaliable
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Feb 8 2014 02:07pm
Quote (Killer_cain @ Feb 8 2014 03:53pm)
megasquirt also supports mass air flow... speed density is fine imo for n/a cars but im thinking you will have problems with a turbo speed density system.
also what kinda boost you wanting to hit? the factory map/baro sensor is only good to 2 bar with a 3 bar upgrade avaliable


With the stock 280ZXT Garrett Air Research T3 Turbo (60 comp trim and .63 turbine trim)...

I am planning a low boost build (1 bar max).

But Initially I am only going to run stock (6.5-7psi) until I am comfortable with the tune of the car.

It all depends on what combination I find nets me around 275 at the wheels most efficiently.


But at this point it's all a guessing game until I get it fired up, tuned, and dyno'd



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Feb 12 2014 08:57pm
More trouble in paradise...Apparently, I haven't been able to catch a break this last month, haha.




Long story short: changed compressor belt, flipped 'on' switch, no compressor........ So needless to say, I'll be getting my electric motor tested tomorrow. Hopefully the results are positive.


But it isn't ALL bad. Thermostat housing #4, as far as I've tested so far, is a success, but I won't know 100% until I bolt it up and fill the car up. I finally gave in and outsourced the work to my machine shop. 15 bucks later, I was in business. Why didn't I do this sooner?!





According to the tracking number, wheels come tomorrow!!!


Hopefully I'll be able to fill my new wheels and tires with some nice homemade compressed air at that point....Fingers crossed.
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Feb 15 2014 01:30pm
Wheels!







Going to get the rubber mounted now
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