Hey,

 

Just after some generalised advice on a V6 twin turbo build.

 

I brought what was left of Marks G reg Red 300zx after everyone had stripped off the goodies and my intention for the car is soley as a track car stripped down to the bare minimum, just two bucket seats and the dials.

 

So far i've took out all the plastics that where remaining in the car when i brought it (if anyone wants those i'll let them go for next to nothing), took the air con out and all the heater matrix, aswell as all the associated hicas equipment, anything else for saving weight?

 

Which are the most reliable, high boost capable turbos that people have come across?

 

Links to roll cage designs, suspension specalists and engine parts mentioned etc would be great.

 

And has anyone used the idea of charge coolers on a Zed before and how effective was it compared to the standard?

 

Cheers guys, it'll help me put a plan together over the next couple months

 

Stephen :p

might be an idea to contact Slick Pete as I'm pretty sure he's going down the same road ;)

 

Vijay

get rid of the glass in the tailgate. i'm sure you could replace it with perspex or something.

single side exit exhaust ........remove all glass and motor mechanisms , central locking solenoids and cables , and change for perspex , get some magnesium alloy wheels .....buy kirbz lightweight wheel studs,

 

if you have the money .......carbon ceramic brake discs .........

Get a magic tree air freshener - extra 20hp ;)

 

Remove the HICAS system and gubbings with a fixed bar. I think race type cars have the fuel tank removed and a special safety(ish) one put inside. Also the battery goes inside. have a fuel and leccy shut off switch, valve.

get rid of the glass in the tailgate. i'm sure you could replace it with perspex or something.

 

its not actually that heavy tbh but the spoiler is !

especially when pauls sitting on it!

 

another good weight saving method for your car... weetabix diet!

try getting LWRP doors and boot lid

there was a thread with all the bit you could remove and how much they weigh, i did a quick search but couldnt find it. if someone does come across it could one of the mods put it in the FAQ section please

put helium in the tyres

its not actually that heavy tbh but the spoiler is !

really? i would have thought it was heavier than the spoiler.

tis true...the rear glass is suprisngly light actually. THe tailgate itself is a heavy bugger......go for a Fibreglass or CF tailgate

tis true...the rear glass is suprisngly light actually. THe tailgate itself is a heavy bugger......go for a Fibreglass or CF tailgate

hasn't the tailgate got a big weight in it somewhere?

hasn't the tailgate got a big weight in it somewhere?

 

Yeh, but its just a counterweight for the Rear wiper motor. Can be removed, its 1-2 kg

there was a thread with all the bit you could remove and how much they weigh, i did a quick search but couldnt find it. if someone does come across it could one of the mods put it in the FAQ section please

 

Found it!!! Don't know how to link to another thread so just copied the info (originally posted by Chris@Getgreddy):

 

Stage I

 

Cargo Cover………………………………........ ......................... ...........5

Spare Tire, Jack, Wheel Chock’s, and Inflator Can…………………..…32

Rear Hatch Weight………………………………....... ......................... ..3

Driver Seat (61)àAftermarket w/ alum. sliders and bracket(25)…….…36

Passenger Seat (42)àAftermarket w/ alum. sliders and brackets(25).….17

Rear Tow Hooks………………………………........ ......................... .......3.5

PRVR System………………………………....... ......................... ............1.5

Center Support Bearing………………………………...……. ...…......….1

Stock Drive shaft (31)à 1 Piece Steel(17)…………..…….….….... .……14

Battery (45-50)à Light Weight Battery(15)……………………………..3 0-35

*(Also move to trunk, pass. Side)

Pre Cats (21)à Down pipes (14)…………………………….…..…..... ....7

Stock Cats(26)à Test Pipes Alum(14) SS w/ flex joints(17.5)…………..8.5-12

Flywheel(21)à RPS (12.5)……………………………........ .....................8.5

Under drive Pulley(11)à Lightweight Pulley(2)…………………………..9

Headlight Aimers………………………………....... ......................... .........2

Timing Belt Covers………………………………....... ......................... ......1.5

Fan Shroud………………………………....... ......................... ..................1

Apparently the Stock Air Box Weighs More Than an Intake………….…..5

 

……….TOTAL…185.5-194

 

Stage II

 

Window Washer Reservoir and all Associated Lines………………5

Cruise Control………………………………...... ......................... ...2

All 4 Strut Actuators (do you really use them?)……………………1.5

Black Tar Sound Deadening Material………………………………33

Rear Wipers………………………………....... ......................... ......3

AIV System………………………………....... ......................... ......10 ???

T-Tops (14.5)à Carbon Fiber(5)…..X2.…………………………. .15

T-Top Wind Blockers………………………………..... ..................1

T-Top Shades………………………………....... ......................... ...2

Fog Light Air Ducts……………………………..…...... .................2 ???

Light Weight Steering Wheel………………………………........ ...5 ???

 

TOTAL…79.5

 

 

Stage III

 

Front Carpet w/ Insulation Attached………………………………15

Rear Rug and Wooden Spare Cover……………………………….8

ALL Plastic Panels with their Insulation Attached………………..23

All Tweed and Carpet Covered Panels……………………………10

*With exception to those touching the Dash

*Also Doors are intact minus the AC ducting and Insulation

Misc. Insulation………………………………... ......................... ...5

Radio, Speakers and all Associated Wiring………………………..30

Antenna and all Associated Wiring……………………………….2.5

Rear Pressure Equalizing Vents……………………………….......1 .5

 

TOTAL…95

 

Stage IV

 

AC and Heater System in Car (located under dash)………………26.5

AC Condenser and Other Engine Bay Lines (in front of radiator)..10

AC Fan……………………………….......... ......................... .........5

The Idler Puller and belt for the AC….………………….............. .13oz (round up to 1)

Air Bag Controls in Car and all Associated Lines…………………6.5

Front Wipers………………………………....... ......................... ....5

EGR System………………………………....... ......................... .....5 ???

Carbon Canister………………………………..... ......................... .3 ???

 

TOTAL…62

 

Stage V

 

HICAS Removal and NA Power Steering System Install………….37.5

HICAS Eliminator weighs 2lbs

Remove Passenger Seat………………………………......... ...........15-20

All wires no longer in use if following Stages I-IV…………..……20

 

TOTAL…72.5-77.5

 

GRAND TOTAL….494.5-508 lbs

 

 

Stage VI

 

Escort FPR Doors (2+0Only)...……………………..... ...................50 ???

*(They only weigh 10 lbs a piece)

Speed Glass install for all Glass would probably drop……………..50-75 ???

TT Rear to NA Rear is supposed to drop a good……………………50 ???

Dash, Gauge Cluster Cover, Metal Bracket, and Din Panel…..........16

Door Skins………………………………........ ......................... ........10 ???

Your Soggy Ass Turbo Deck (I would never ditch mine)…………..10 ???

Carbon Fiber Hatch with Lexan from AMZ…………………………40 ???

Titanium Exhaust………………………………...... ......................... 15 ???

Install Lighter Fuel Cell………………………………......... .............???????????? ????????

Cut out sheet metal skin on rear hatch……………………………….??????? ????????/????

 

 

TOTAL…252-267

 

SUPER GRAND TOTAL…746.5-775 lbs

Found it!!! Don't know how to link to another thread so just copied the info (originally posted by Chris@Getgreddy):

 

Thats awesome, cheers for that, some stuff i never thought about taking out!

 

Anything else anyone can think of?

 

Cheers

 

Ste