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Simply Japanese at Beaulieu 19th July 2026
Gutted, but I also have a conflict with a family event. Really is one of the best events of the year.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Clean bill of health at TDI, good to begin the new motor break in! Full tune and power runs scheduled for August.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
She’s fully assembled and running sweet! New cams are a bit more lumpy and she has a nice rasp when reved. Feeling really positive, dyno check next week at TDI and assuming all is well a full summer of track days and meets are in the cards.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Black Sunshine part 2 begins! Picked up the motor from TDI yesterday and installed today. Taking my time but should be back on the road soon.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Engine rebuild almost complete. Updated to 88 pistons and Tomei cams. Should be back on road in time for summer, will update as she progresses.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Yes, main bearing was fouled by some contamination. Current theory is that some loose metal was in my remote oil filter tree/cooler set up and that I didn’t adequately flush it out after it sat in the lock up for over a year. The debri from the damaged bearing spread throughout the motor damaging all crank and cam journals. Engine has been fully stripped and now going through a fresh rebuild at TDI. This was a very costly mistake and to say I’m gutted is an understatement!
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NEC 2025 update
Cars look great, thanks for promoting the Z32 and our club! Gutted that I couldn’t join you but my motor is still at TDI.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Yes, they offer all sizes. Mine were 200mm long with 8 (front) and 6 kg ratings.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Refurbed the front Coilovers today. After many years they were looking a bit tatty although still functioning well. New springs, top pillowballs freed up and relubed, and given a good clean. Before and after photos -
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Not yet, still waiting for TDI to finish the inspection. While the engine is out I’m taking care of a few small jobs. New dual air filters rather the HKS set up, power steering lines no longer leaking, horn wiring fixed, and a few cosmetic jobs.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Romain at RaceCal is very good at his craft and a genuine nice guy. Highly recommended
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Motor stripped and dropped off at TDI. Should have some answers by next week. Oil looked good so don’t think anything too bad happened but time will tell…
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
Hate to report this but ran into problems during mapping. Tuner noted power drop off at 6k on multiple runs then detected ticking sound. The consensus with RaceCal and TDI is to pull the motor for inspection. Car is on the way back home tomorrow and I will tear it down and send the long block back to TDI for inspection. Will update as things develop.
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Project Black Sunshine - The 300bhp NA
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Transmission sensor ID
Thanks Andrew!