UK's quickest Fair Lady!

gavinbalmer · Jul 20th, 2005, 10:57 AM

Soon to have twin turbos again but no v6

z13 · Jul 22nd, 2005, 12:10 AM

what size engine.

any numbers? (hp)

gavinbalmer · Jul 22nd, 2005, 05:12 AM

Hi its a small block chevy motor thats bored and stroked to give 427ci or aprox 7.0 liter, we tried to dyno it on a rolling road but as soon as the converter starts to bite the tyers started smoking so no power figures yet but im hoping to try a different dyno using sliks on the car soon

lunar · Aug 1st, 2005, 10:07 AM

WOW!!! I had heard of people putting V8's in the Z32, but I'd never seen it done, nor did I think it was really possible. WOW!!!

Bluehydro8 · Aug 1st, 2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gavinbalmer

Hi its a small block chevy motor thats bored and stroked to give 427ci or aprox 7.0 liter, we tried to dyno it on a rolling road but as soon as the converter starts to bite the tyers started smoking so no power figures yet but im hoping to try a different dyno using sliks on the car soon

This conversion looks cool but just out of curiosity.....why would you do that and why choose carburated and not EFI? That must be the meanest sounding Z32 ever!!!

gavinbalmer · Aug 2nd, 2005, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluehydro8

This conversion looks cool but just out of curiosity.....why would you do that and why choose carburated and not EFI? That must be the meanest sounding Z32 ever!!!

Hi thanks for the comments, i love the shape of the wide body Z but the nissan motor couldn't give me the power i wanted so here is my ideal car after about 18 months hard work. (if you look closer at the engine photo you will see there is no carburator on it just a big throttle body and 8 injectors, the air cleaner hides it well)

**Spongerider** · Aug 2nd, 2005, 12:43 PM

Have you dynoed? What are your HP and TQ#?

gavinbalmer · Aug 2nd, 2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spongerider

Have you dynoed? What are your HP and TQ#?

Hi spongerider we tried to dyno it on a rolling road but when the converter started to bite (4000rpm stall speed) it was smoking the tyers recording 256 hp @ wheels at 3200 rpm.the motor is quite happy at 8000rpm so who knows. No joy with the dyno sessions yet. but im hoping to try a different kind of dyno soon. there is one about 250 mile away that most of the drag racing guys in the uk use that is very good upto 1000 whp but at the moment i have no cash.

**Spongerider** · Aug 2nd, 2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gavinbalmer

Hi spongerider we tried to dyno it on a rolling road but when the converter started to bite (4000rpm stall speed) it was smoking the tyers recording 256 hp @ wheels at 3200 rpm.the motor is quite happy at 8000rpm so who knows. No joy with the dyno sessions yet. but im hoping to try a different kind of dyno soon. there is one about 250 mile away that most of the drag racing guys in the uk use that is very good upto 1000 whp but at the moment i have no cash.

When you dyno please post and when you drag please post the #'s? Thanks!!

Bluehydro8 · Aug 2nd, 2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gavinbalmer

Hi thanks for the comments, i love the shape of the wide body Z but the nissan motor couldn't give me the power i wanted so here is my ideal car after about 18 months hard work. (if you look closer at the engine photo you will see there is no carburator on it just a big throttle body and 8 injectors, the air cleaner hides it well)

Sorry about that i didn't see the injectors. Very nice job with the engine, did you have to make new engine mounts for the chasis? Whats about tranny, what kind of tranny did U use ? Last question, how much did this entire conversion set you back.. I did see a z31 with an LS1 corvett engine though..it was pretty cool. congrats!

ICP Sux0rZ! · Aug 2nd, 2005, 04:14 PM

everytime i see this i fall in love with it

gavinbalmer · Aug 20th, 2005, 02:50 PM

If you can get the cargo truck again connor will power run it for free at his petrol heads evening. I asked him last time i was down.

Should be next thursday. I can phone him and make sure. Go on you know u wanna

See you in the mornin 6am

We iz goin to the pod !!! U knowz it clarts

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavinbalmer

Hi spongerider we tried to dyno it on a rolling road but when the converter started to bite (4000rpm stall speed) it was smoking the tyers recording 256 hp @ wheels at 3200 rpm.the motor is quite happy at 8000rpm so who knows. No joy with the dyno sessions yet. but im hoping to try a different kind of dyno soon. there is one about 250 mile away that most of the drag racing guys in the uk use that is very good upto 1000 whp but at the moment i have no cash.

mickyg · Aug 20th, 2005, 02:58 PM

Whoops

Go on next thursday, ill try and get permission !

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Originally Posted by gavinbalmer

If you can get the cargo truck again connor will power run it for free at his petrol heads evening. I asked him last time i was down.

Should be next thursday. I can phone him and make sure. Go on you know u wanna

See you in the mornin 6am

We iz goin to the pod !!! U knowz it clarts

mickyg · Aug 22nd, 2005, 04:59 AM

Now officially recognised by the UK Z men club as the UK's quickest fairlady !

UK's quickest street legal Z ?

Skiddell · Aug 22nd, 2005, 01:36 PM

Hi there just logged in to say I saw this car run on Sunday at the pod and I have to say it is stunning, totally and absolutely stunning, resistance is futile.

Gavin and Mick it was good to meet you and I will look forward to other events that you attend

The Z club really appreciate the appearance guys

And as soon as the mag is out then a few copies will be winging their way over.

Regards
Steve Kiddell
Z club magazine editor
Committee member