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BigTyla · 12-03-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 92PearlTT

Good luck man. I am also in the middle of my conversion/rebuild. Its gonna be so much fun when they get done.

You'll NEVER be "done."

J-Groove · 12-03-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTyla

You'll NEVER be "done."

Ain't that the truth.

mrme · 12-03-2007, 06:11 PM

days go by..and more people doin there conversions....sigh...all get 2 do is watch my parts sit in my closet...lol....good luck...will be starting mine soon also !

rlataille · 12-03-2007, 06:25 PM

If you need parts PM me

Fbc 978 · 12-04-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Groove

Ain't that the truth.

thats depressing

If I get my Oil housing in then I will prolly drop the oil pan this weekend and finish that part up. I want to have the housing so I dont have to take out the starter twice...btw my car doesnt have the heat shield for the starter for some reason...is this bad? Also in the end will I have to run heat shield on headers and turbos.

Mr.3000 · 12-05-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbc 978

thats depressing

If I get my Oil housing in then I will prolly drop the oil pan this weekend and finish that part up. I want to have the housing so I dont have to take out the starter twice...btw my car doesnt have the heat shield for the starter for some reason...is this bad? Also in the end will I have to run heat shield on headers and turbos.

I think you should be straight. I don't run heat shields for anything. They look like garbage and make the car harder to work on. That means they are not going on my car lol. What they meant by never being done is that there always seems to be some nagging problem lol. Like for right now, cuz I got some garbage downpipe, a part of it is hitting the frame of my car. All because the guy who built my exhaust was lazy. So yea it is looking like I am going to have to buy a new D.P off of ebay or get this one fixed. I don't know what is the better option at the moment.

Fbc 978 · 12-05-2007, 08:36 AM

I am buying a ebay downpipe...only problem is I cant find one that is NOT stainless. I dont have the right gas to weld stainless. I want to add a flex section in it....if you see one that isnt stainless and is for a 1st gen tell me please.

Fbc 978 · 12-05-2007, 08:39 AM

actually does anyone know if you need a different gas to weld stainless? I didnt even think you used argon for it but maybe you do...if so i can pick up a stainless one this weekend.

Venom13132 · 12-05-2007, 08:51 AM

Ebay down pipes never fit correctly. I think you are better off spending the extra money getting a decent downpipe or just try to find a stock one. I have converted one car before and am converting another right now. I do have quite a bit of extra parts laying around if any of you converters need anything. I recommend using a TT plenum, and getting a EGR block off kit and removing all the solinoids.

i have a few extra sets of intercoolers and piping, and Intake pipes. also have some extra TT headers.

On those days where you dont have parts to get much done I recommend dressing up the engine bay. Because once you have the power under there you will want to show it off. While you are doing everything and pulling parts I would take the time to clean and put some color on whatever you think will look good.

I would also start saving for a GETrag transmission to convert to FWD because you will eventually blow your differential. A big money saver is to find a front clip. Then you can get all the conversion parts, a GETrag trans plus the half shafts and TT brake conversion parts.

Last. If you are using a TT ECU and TT wiring you dont really need an SAFC. The TT ecu will manage the stock injectors and wiring. Make sure you get the resistor pack with the wiring (i have a few if you need one). I would get a good boost gauge and maybe look into a boost controller. I am going to use the NA ecu on my current project so I will have to get a Safc but I think I have one laying around.
Sorry I'm kinda rambling on here but I have done this before and am doing it again so I know whats going on! Good Luck and feel free to PM me any time with questions.
Fred

Fbc 978 · 12-05-2007, 09:10 AM

Thanks venom...I believe you still need the s-afc if you are upping the boost like me(not past 10 psi most likely because of knock). I would like to have a perfect tune also. I already have most of the parts. I still need ecu, harness, and clutch though. You wouldnt happen to have a oil cooler and lines would you

Noone ever seems to be selling them. I am also going to be running aem uego wideband.

12-03-2007, 06:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
mrme JuSt A nOOb Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: right there Drives: golf cart Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread days go by..and more people doin there conversions....sigh...all get 2 do is watch my parts sit in my closet...lol....good luck...will be starting mine soon also !

12-03-2007, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
rlataille Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: lincoln va Drives: one of 3 vr4's Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread If you need parts PM me __________________ IF YOU NEED ANY WORK DONE ON YOUR 3S GIVE ME A CALL AT 540-454-0925 PARTS for SALE EMANAGE ULTIMATE Complete setup 3.15L built short block denso 660cc injectors MSD DIS-4- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130270776765 6G74 DOHC JDM PARTS Parts NEEDED Bracket power steering pump mounting Bracket Alternator (big Bracket) Pulley power steering belt adj Cover Timing belt Forward Cover Timing belt Lower Cover Timing belt rearward Thermostat housing 400HP 91 dsm sold 1991 VR-4 PEARL WHITE (Galatea) WITH MODS Pics of the building: http://s181.photobucket.com/albums/x127/vr440/ 1998 base 3000gt sold 1991 red vr4 sold 1991 orange/black 49,000 original miles sold 1992 red sl being parted out gone 1990 300zx NA SOLD 1994 VR4 REBUILT ENGINE AND 15G's SOLD sak1782 1992 VR4 TD05 Red with black interior sold 1992 silver SL sold 1992 STEALTH TT in the works 1991 300ZX TT

12-05-2007, 08:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Fbc 978 Wanna be Z06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bolton MA Drives: 19T VR4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread I am buying a ebay downpipe...only problem is I cant find one that is NOT stainless. I dont have the right gas to weld stainless. I want to add a flex section in it....if you see one that isnt stainless and is for a 1st gen tell me please.

12-05-2007, 08:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fbc 978 Wanna be Z06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bolton MA Drives: 19T VR4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread actually does anyone know if you need a different gas to weld stainless? I didnt even think you used argon for it but maybe you do...if so i can pick up a stainless one this weekend.

12-05-2007, 08:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
Venom13132 Venom Speed Shop Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Drives: Small Car Big Engine Trader Rating: (101)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread Ebay down pipes never fit correctly. I think you are better off spending the extra money getting a decent downpipe or just try to find a stock one. I have converted one car before and am converting another right now. I do have quite a bit of extra parts laying around if any of you converters need anything. I recommend using a TT plenum, and getting a EGR block off kit and removing all the solinoids. i have a few extra sets of intercoolers and piping, and Intake pipes. also have some extra TT headers. On those days where you dont have parts to get much done I recommend dressing up the engine bay. Because once you have the power under there you will want to show it off. While you are doing everything and pulling parts I would take the time to clean and put some color on whatever you think will look good. I would also start saving for a GETrag transmission to convert to FWD because you will eventually blow your differential. A big money saver is to find a front clip. Then you can get all the conversion parts, a GETrag trans plus the half shafts and TT brake conversion parts. Last. If you are using a TT ECU and TT wiring you dont really need an SAFC. The TT ecu will manage the stock injectors and wiring. Make sure you get the resistor pack with the wiring (i have a few if you need one). I would get a good boost gauge and maybe look into a boost controller. I am going to use the NA ecu on my current project so I will have to get a Safc but I think I have one laying around. Sorry I'm kinda rambling on here but I have done this before and am doing it again so I know whats going on! Good Luck and feel free to PM me any time with questions. Fred __________________

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12-05-2007, 09:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
Fbc 978 Wanna be Z06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bolton MA Drives: 19T VR4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Dave's TT Conversion Thread Thanks venom...I believe you still need the s-afc if you are upping the boost like me(not past 10 psi most likely because of knock). I would like to have a perfect tune also. I already have most of the parts. I still need ecu, harness, and clutch though. You wouldnt happen to have a oil cooler and lines would you Noone ever seems to be selling them. I am also going to be running aem uego wideband.