Subject	All of the VTCs have a pressed-in backplate. In fact,
Posted by	Ash's Z on September 06, 2008 at 6:26 PM
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In Reply To	I was told by a local Z tech here that the Cam Gears posted by itsghoZt on September 06, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Message	the backplate on all of them is identical as well. I dont see any reason why the early or late model VTC would be more or less prone to that backplate coming loose. I TIG welded the backplates onto my VTCs to avoid this issue. [ ashspecz.com ] [ agpowers@bellsouth.net ] Enthusiasts soon understand each other. --W. Irving. Are you an enthusiast? If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor. Albert Einstein
Follow Ups	VTCs and all you want/need to know, +++ - Ash's Z 07:42:07 09/06/08 Are you going to be selling this? - na300zx (OH) 07:59:09 09/06/08 very good write up ash! it makes perfect sense (n/m) - LaRose 08:15:15 09/06/08 Re: VTCs and all you want/need to know, +++ - zbest1 09:07:20 09/06/08 ok ..great ..now solve the annoying double wipe of - The Devils Z 09:10:07 09/06/08 no way, thats the best feature of the car (n/m) - Rickytl (ma) 09:15:26 09/06/08 I'm still a little sleepy so I hope that was sarcasm. (n/m) - Musashi Sword 09:22:44 09/06/08 Solved it on Z-Lab. - Dallas DamonZ 09:23:43 09/06/08 IBbernieindeed (n/m) - zgene4 09:54:38 09/06/08 write up besides this ? - The Devils Z 11:56:08 09/06/08 what is this Z-lab stuff that you post about every now . - upcominZ_(NOLA) 12:01:06 09/06/08 ... - zgene4 12:18:43 09/06/08 awesome, great post (n/m) - John@z1 09:36:48 09/06/08 this is only for engines with upgraded valvetrain? - FuerGrissa 10:05:03 09/06/08 After awhile most get it. (n/m) - Seb (specialty-Z) 00:23:53 09/07/08 I was told by a local Z tech here that the Cam Gears - itsghoZt 10:22:05 09/06/08 *the 90-93 gears (n/m) - itsghoZt 10:23:30 09/06/08 All of the VTCs have a pressed-in backplate. In fact, - Ash's Z 18:26:46 09/06/08 When will these be on the market?How much will they cost? - boost baby 10:23:47 09/06/08 They are, link inside - 91Z32TT 11:52:32 09/06/08 Not the same thing. - John B. (NJ) 14:38:45 09/06/08 Pretty soon. Around $300 for the pair.. - Ash's Z 18:30:49 09/06/08 Re: VTCs and all you want/need to know, +++ - plower 10:23:52 09/06/08 Very informative...Thanks!! (n/m) - sak01 10:28:13 09/06/08 for sho (n/m) - 300znick 10:55:39 09/06/08 interesting - aliaZ 12:43:29 09/06/08 2nd...how's you make the larger pieces? (n/m) - lazer(AK) 13:16:25 09/06/08 I purchased some 1144 CRS barstock and cut out the thrust - Ash's Z 18:23:55 09/06/08 well done (n/m) - aliaZ 22:28:56 09/06/08 Here is a picture of one of the VTC gears for Tyler, which - Ash's Z 22:58:41 09/06/08 Nice work Ash..... - jspeckid 12:51:24 09/06/08 Simply groundbreaking! LOL - phillyz 13:26:11 09/06/08 I dont get it. - John B. (NJ) 14:26:00 09/06/08 Check the link. Someone has already figured out a majority - phillyz 15:50:44 09/06/08 I did read it. Still dont see anything comical. - John B. (NJ) 16:15:56 09/06/08 As am I. (n/m) - phillyz 16:17:14 09/06/08 I told you it was comical. (n/m) - phillyz 06:31:56 09/07/08 I still didnt laugh at all. - John B. (NJ) 14:17:44 09/07/08 Nice info but the easy fix is... - DVDBURN (MD) 13:29:52 09/06/08 you're joking, right? - aliaZ 13:39:00 09/06/08 the VTC "elimination" kit - Russell@Z1 14:44:45 09/06/08 lol (n/m) - eyagel (Houston) 18:10:07 09/06/08 i don't think that fixes the problem (n/m) - ztunerz 18:40:42 09/06/08 Give it a shot, let me know the results... - tyler@boostpro.net 12:47:08 09/07/08 I can assure you Ash, you are confused about the VTC >> - LitlElvis 14:28:41 09/06/08 I Guess even though I already clearly stated in my last - Ash's Z 18:11:53 09/06/08 You guess correctly >>> - LitlElvis 23:39:41 09/06/08 woo hoo part 1! can't wait for part 2 :D (n/m) - ghostinator (fl) 23:54:22 09/06/08 Fair enough. Although my initial reaction here is to lash - Ash's Z 00:27:57 09/07/08 Not bashing his product? - DVDBURN (MD) 02:32:13 09/07/08 Interesting translation, but I never said any of the things - Ash's Z 03:20:49 09/07/08 One piece of popcorn left. - DVDBURN (MD) 04:53:51 09/07/08 Red Herring..... (n/m) - Ash's Z 17:49:52 09/07/08 once again, trying to undercut some one else's product - Halo Z 14:42:28 09/06/08 Huge 2nd!!! I'll also be posting within the next week, to - phillyz 16:02:23 09/06/08 Sorry to hear - SeedyROM 16:10:23 09/06/08 Sounds like you've been there. I don't really want to do it, - phillyz 16:13:20 09/06/08 some of us have long memory's and don't forget the - Halo Z 17:17:48 09/06/08 Re: Sounds like you've been there. I don't really want to do it, - SeedyROM 17:49:35 09/06/08 You already spilled the beans...you might as well post it. (n/m) - John B. (NJ) 16:19:15 09/06/08 There is a lot of information and many facts that need to be - phillyz 17:13:17 09/06/08 You are going - Ash's Z 21:19:06 09/06/08 Ash, please contact me about my Massives/ducts - jspeckid 22:11:57 09/06/08 They're on their way. :) (n/m) - Ash's Z 22:46:12 09/06/08 Extortion? Please, I merely requested that you compensate - phillyz 23:13:39 09/06/08 Please keep in mind that all of our email exchanges will - Ash's Z 23:55:48 09/06/08 I know what the emails said. You simply danced around all - phillyz 01:12:25 09/07/08 Your mistake was simple. Letting Ash tune your car. - DVDBURN (MD) 03:21:16 09/07/08 thats a little over the top - dpjax 07:11:47 09/07/08 Let's just get this over with, no it wasn't just the plugs. - phillyz 01:01:50 09/07/08 Please learn how to read a dynochart. The mix was 12.23 - Ash's Z 01:50:29 09/07/08 Email: 4/25/2008 (My initial reply to his request) - Ash's Z 01:51:28 09/07/08 Tony's reply 4/25/2008 - Ash's Z 01:52:39 09/07/08 My reply, 4/26/2008 (working out details on tuning) - Ash's Z 01:55:02 09/07/08 Tony's reply, 4/28/2008(clarifying that this isn't PINKS HU) - Ash's Z 01:56:14 09/07/08 My reply, 2/29/2008 (adjusting the offer) - Ash's Z 01:57:26 09/07/08 Tony's reply: 4/30/2008 (clarifying the tuning) - Ash's Z 01:58:25 09/07/08 My reply, 4/30/2008 (adjusted tuning price offer) - Ash's Z 01:59:40 09/07/08 Tony's Reply, 6/10/2008 - Ash's Z 02:02:17 09/07/08 My reply, 6/10/2008 - Ash's Z 02:03:02 09/07/08 TONY's reply, 7/12/2008 - The car was run at the track - Ash's Z 02:05:22 09/07/08 Nixit / Arnel - is 5 gallons of race fuel sufficient to - The Devils Z 07:07:21 09/07/08 Hi Dee! No it wasn't the fuel sloshing back upon launching - phillyz 07:21:57 09/07/08 Tony - I have no problems with you and no issues with - The Devils Z 07:41:50 09/07/08 Dee, FWIW 5 gallons is actually a bit more than a 1/4 tank. (n/m) - Barry (NJ) 22:24:27 09/07/08 dooh Bart :) (n/m) - The Devils Z 07:44:14 09/08/08 Sorry Dee, I have no fuel pressure experience, >> - Arnel(z32racing.com) 07:43:08 09/07/08 thanks Arnel and agreed / ditto on the vitals ..... (n/m) - The Devils Z 09:57:35 09/07/08 in my experience - aliaZ 12:39:08 09/07/08 My reply, 7/15/2008 - Ash's Z 02:07:36 09/07/08 Tony's Reply, 7/15/2008 - Ash's Z 02:08:28 09/07/08 Additional email fron Tony, 7/17/2008 - Ash's Z 02:10:55 09/07/08 My reply, 7/18/2008, - Ash's Z 02:11:56 09/07/08 Second reply to Tony, 7/19/2008 response to 7/15/2008 email - Ash's Z 02:14:05 09/07/08 Tony's reply, 7/29/2008 - Ash's Z 02:15:35 09/07/08 Tony's 2nd email, 8/1/2008 - Ash's Z 02:16:26 09/07/08 My reply, 8/5/2008 - Ash's Z 02:17:23 09/07/08 Tony's reply, 8/10/2008 - Ash's Z 02:17:59 09/07/08 My reply, 8/18/2008 - Ash's Z 02:20:15 09/07/08 Tony's reply, 8/14/2008 - Ash's Z 02:21:16 09/07/08 Additional email from Tony, 8/18/2008 - Ash's Z 02:22:19 09/07/08 And one final email from Ton, 8/26/2008 - Ash's Z 02:22:57 09/07/08 My final reply: today - Ash's Z 02:23:37 09/07/08 did you have... - tyler@boostpro.net 15:55:20 09/07/08 oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh goody! *grabs popcorn* - vorpalZ 23:07:28 09/06/08 What did you do to his car Halo Z? (n/m) - dpjax 19:20:32 09/06/08 lol (n/m) - SeedyROM 19:28:47 09/06/08 You know who I was talking to. ;-) (n/m) - phillyz 20:49:15 09/06/08 W3rd (n/m) - Kez43 22:36:53 09/06/08 awesome, where's that water pump? :D (n/m) - ghostinator (fl) 22:39:06 09/06/08 The real story: VTCs and all you want/need to know - LitlElvis 05:16:11 09/07/08 Bravo, well played. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 06:29:25 09/07/08 OMG - Sad Ash, very sad :-( (n/m) - phillyz 06:35:38 09/07/08 How's that bandwagon doing for you? I can barely see you. (n/m) - Ash's Z 19:44:26 09/07/08 Doing just fine. Thanks for asking. - phillyz 05:37:24 09/08/08 Thanks for cleaning up on isle 5, lol. - DVDBURN (MD) 09:58:41 09/07/08 Can't beat the time, effort, and testing you've done! - apudapus 10:33:30 09/07/08 This would explain why he likes springs so much: - Hiratsuka0689 (ATL) 15:57:25 09/07/08 It is also very likely the reason he used a stiffer spring - Ash's Z 23:28:55 09/07/08 nice (n/m) - aliaZ 10:54:03 09/07/08 I have never been more glad I don't have rattling VTCs, lol (n/m) - LJZTT 15:39:30 09/07/08 Hi Brett, - Ash's Z 17:26:55 09/07/08 It's easier if I just show give you a link - LitlElvis 18:18:11 09/07/08 OK, Brett. I'm really getting tired of the "moving target" - Ash's Z 19:10:14 09/07/08 Apparently you're not reading my other posts, so - LitlElvis 20:58:37 09/07/08 Thankyou for directly answering my post. - Ash's Z 22:56:39 09/07/08 Whatever Ash, time and testing will reveal the truth. - LitlElvis 00:09:13 09/08/08 Not the response I was expecting. - Ash's Z 01:10:36 09/08/08 Bookmark worthy - SeedyROM 19:23:22 09/07/08 You know, Ryan, I can appreciate your comment. - Ash's Z 19:37:30 09/07/08 Bookmark worthy Indeed - Z_spec 23:26:22 09/07/08 3rd. (n/m) - immortaliZed 07:55:29 09/08/08
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