Subject	Slow day at the office; Engine build progress and pics
Posted by	Rule12b on February 21, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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Message	SO yesterday I had a day off for the holiday but the fine folks at Operation Z chose to stay open. I motored over to see the block, freshly delivered from Specialty Z, heads from West Coast Racing, and also to take a whack at gaining access to my fuel pump. The prior owner had a really nifty custom fiberglass enclosure for two subs, amps and what-not, built into the shelf and rear cargo area. It raises on electric actuators. Sadly, at least one actuator failed and the clever folks who designed the rig, left it impossible to raise or access manually. I figured I'd see if my limited mechanical skills might divine and answer to the mystery since I want to replace my fuel pump, etc. Well, so far, no luck, but many thanks to the nice guys at Op Z for letting me invade their space for a day to try and thanks for the all the help they offered. So, here are a few pics. . .As soon as the turbos and supersplits arrive from Spec. Z, this puppy should be getting final assembly. . .I can hardly wait. JWT 500 cams .5mm oversize valves, 5 angle valve job, all that porting and polishing that of course from here, you cannot see. . . Ross Pistons 11.5:1 compression hahaha, 8.5:1 compression, just messing with you. . . The bottom. . . With each new day, the money vaccum renews it's hold on my wallet. . . ____________________________________________________ 1991 Aztec Red TT bought new in '91 Way back then, added JWT chip, ignition advance, Pop charger, Stainless 3pc Borla cat back; 17 in. OZ wheels Sold 1994, 88,000 miles later, still on orig clutch; what a car 1991 Charcoal Gray TT purchased 06/05 and a heck of a lot more bang than my original.
Follow Ups	Slow day at the office; Engine build progress and pics - Rule12b 18:49:45 02/21/06 looking real good so far (n/m) - TURB0-Z 18:53:13 02/21/06 hahaha... I had to do a double take - Moxie 18:53:17 02/21/06 2nd, my mind froze... 11:5:1 + 700BB's.... :/ lol (n/m) - zboost(tx) 18:55:34 02/21/06 nice!... - Zeus 18:53:45 02/21/06 West Coast uses - Rule12b 19:07:48 02/21/06 i was going to say, some one else is building an NA. (n/m) - Halo Z 18:54:09 02/21/06 Let us know how those pistons do.... (n/m) - Patrick(Austin) 18:54:14 02/21/06 I will for sure. - Rule12b 19:12:28 02/21/06 Re: I will for sure. - bankruptedz 19:25:21 02/21/06 There's a good reason for that - jkeyser14 09:28:17 02/22/06 Very nice. (n/m) - whitepearlz 18:59:21 02/21/06 Nice! - TT XTZ 19:05:57 02/21/06 What photoguide? And no I don't see why I would. (n/m) - Rule12b 19:09:47 02/21/06 This one: - TT XTZ 19:17:04 02/21/06 Oh, by all means then - Rule12b 19:20:05 02/21/06 Updated. - TT XTZ 19:54:04 02/21/06 Cool! Although Joe at Operation Z took the photos :-) (n/m) - Rule12b 16:58:45 02/22/06 Dang, looks like fun - Owenz 19:08:33 02/21/06 You know you have crossed the line when. . . - Rule12b 19:15:18 02/21/06 looks good. (n/m) - Milo (San Antonio) 19:20:46 02/21/06 was there a long wait for the SZ block? (n/m) - dpjax 19:25:32 02/21/06 Mmm,sort of like playing Powerball. . . - Rule12b 19:42:10 02/21/06 Looking great! *envious* ;-) (n/m) - Scotts94z32 19:44:09 02/21/06 impressive, what kind of hp are you expecting? (n/m) - Southern-Z (Little Rock) 19:54:41 02/21/06 I'll chime in here. That set-up is good for over - Scotts94z32 23:27:15 02/21/06 Good stuff man, congrats! - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 01:02:55 02/22/06 Well, the best explanation I have is - Rule12b 17:01:49 02/22/06 Two real quick things-----> - Kyle(Houston) 06:32:02 02/22/06 I will check it out with my guys, thanks! (n/m) - Rule12b 16:50:26 02/22/06
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