Tuning
Spent some hours tuning the P11, with good help from a friend. Got the fuel pressure dialed in, and started fine tuning the fueling and timing. Still more to be done, but the VE runs smoothly now, with a good torquey power band all the way. Very drivable for daily use, which is how I want it. Will be testing it on the track this weekend, very excited to see how it will run.
Current specs:
SR20VE
SR16VE N1 Cams
Nismo FPR @ 3,5 bar
Megasquirt MS3
Detailed: Volvo V70
Spent a weekend detailing a Volvo V70, which belongs to a friend. The paintwork was in very poor condition, with lots of swirls and random deep scratches. Did a thorough wash, clay, and two stage machine correction, finishing it off with a coat of Swissvax Endurance. The owner was happy, and the car ready for the summer!
Japanese Auto Fest Netherlands
I was lucky enough to attend the Japanese Auto Fest at Zandvoort Racetrack in the Netherlands this weekend. A huge thanks to the guys in Nissanclub Netherlands for having me over. Was also nice to meet the NPOC‘ers who were there for the show!
The JAF is as far as I know the biggest Japanese car event in the Netherlands, and there were some 1000 cars there, from maximum riced out rusty Hondas to extremely serious, pure track prepared cars.
Click to see the rest of the pictures from the event!
P11 Update
The GT now has a SR20VE heart. And N1 cams. Still some tuning left to be done, but I hope results will come in time. Stay tuned.
For those unfamiliar with the Nissan VVL engines, you can start by reading here. These engines have a lot of potential.
At last
I finally received the rest of my engine parts. I’ve now got all rebuild parts ready, including new crank, rods, pistons, all bearings, bolts etc. Can’t wait to get started rebuilding the engine. Now I just need to start thinking about exhaust and ignition.
Carbs have also arrived, and they look absolutely fantastic. Todd @ Wolfcreek Racing did an amazing job. So if you’re looking for a good carb setup for your Z, Todd is the man you need to talk to.
Pictures: Gatebil on ice 2012
Finally, some pictures from the Gatebil on ice event at Sigdal in January 2012. It was a good event, with plenty of time for driving on the track for those who wanted. There were two tracks on the ice covered lake, one for normal road going cars, and one for cars with special studded rally tires. Naturally, the cars equipped with rally tires were by far the quickest, as all the road cars struggled to get traction, even with normal studded tires and 4WD.
Carspotting in Japan
Thought I’d post some photos I took in Japan last summer. Being a Japcar enthusiast, I saw cool cars everywhere on the streets. I tried to take as many photos as I could, but a lot of the times I simply didn’t have time. Anyway, read more to see the pictures.
One step forward..
..and a few steps back.
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve completely disassembled the front end. Discovered some rust, and some old damage to the front end. More stuff that needs to be sorted, but hopefully I can get it in good condition again, and make the car last for years to come.
Gatebil on ice 2012
Went to see the Gatebil on Ice event a while ago. Haven’t sorted out pictures yet, but here’s a nice video made by Daniel Hovdahl.
Gatebil On Ice from Daniel Hovdahl on Vimeo.
Carbs
Carbs finally ordered. Huge thanks to Todd @ Wolf Creek Racing for outstanding customer service so far. Some other good news as well, my engine parts are on their way back to me again. Let’s hope the mail service gets it right this time. Can’t wait to get started.