TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - Oh it's not?
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Oh it's not?
Posted by
Marshall
on December 30, 2002 at 9:17 PM
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Steve's Z is not his DD.
posted by Chip(GinnMotorsports)
on December 30, 2002 at 07:21 PM
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I was thinking that this is his daily driven car. That's why I said that running 100 octane all the time is crazy. But if it's not his daily driver then things change drastically. It doesn't need that practical element anymore.
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JE Pistons - 9:1 compression ratio????
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
13:14:06 12/30/02
thats what I have. (n/m)
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Russ ZTT (Jax, Fl)
13:16:59 12/30/02
wow steve, when is she going to be runnin? its be awhile... (n/m)
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Red ZX (SoCal)
13:30:15 12/30/02
Shooting for March
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
13:31:37 12/30/02
when did you blow..err...make it smoke?
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genic
14:04:37 12/30/02
Long ass time ago....
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:42:25 12/30/02
We can race to see who gets done first. Ready, set, GO... (n/m)
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RSR
14:41:41 12/30/02
That's their 'shelf' piston. You can get them custom too. (n/m)
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John(Houston)
13:35:33 12/30/02
I realise that...the point of the post
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
13:47:11 12/30/02
Ever since I could remember. :) (n/m)
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John(Houston)
14:51:03 12/30/02
Correct. I have the 8.5:1 JE's.
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Woody75 (Denver)
13:47:58 12/30/02
were those off the shelf or custom?
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
13:57:32 12/30/02
Off the shelf are are 9:1. Custom are 8.5:1 (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
19:36:07 12/30/02
9.5:1 is getting a bit high for turbos dont ya think (n/m)
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JMT-Z(St. Louis)
13:43:16 12/30/02
read my wiseco post in technical.
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Carlos Ramirez
13:44:27 12/30/02
I have Wiseco's(more)
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PoZeidon
13:51:50 12/30/02
The other cool thing i like is
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:44:39 12/30/02
9:1 or 9.5:1 with 30 PSI + NOS = Short motor life (n/m)
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Mal1ce
13:47:35 12/30/02
Your post = not all the facts! But thanks anyway
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
13:59:53 12/30/02
WHAT...you dont use NOS to go to McDonalds?? (n/m)
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JMT-Z(St. Louis)
14:03:15 12/30/02
Mickey Dees, no, Starbucks, YES. JAVA JAVA (n/m)
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SactoTodd
14:11:29 12/30/02
Hahahahahaha....... (n/m)
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RSR
14:43:42 12/30/02
You didn't say for race only_______ =) (n/m)
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Mal1ce
14:05:13 12/30/02
I've just ordered CP's, and my engine builder
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RSR
14:03:38 12/30/02
They are suppose to be the best currently available.
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Carlos Ramirez
14:48:45 12/30/02
i WANT the higher compression
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:53:16 12/30/02
Have you looked into Swain coating them?
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RezidentEvil
14:24:32 12/30/02
Re: Have you looked into Swain coating them?
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Marshall
14:31:06 12/30/02
Coatings have been fairly well documented (n/m)
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:51:38 12/30/02
I'm not claiming that coatings have no benefit.
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Marshall
15:26:23 12/30/02
From what he said...
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RezidentEvil
20:20:46 12/30/02
cool... did he say how much it cost?
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Marshall
21:10:30 12/30/02
I'll find out for you...
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RezidentEvil
05:07:10 12/31/02
your such a pessimist...doubt everything. lol (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
10:35:58 12/31/02
I'm a realist, besides, I wasn't doubting the guy
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Marshall
19:36:19 12/31/02
of course (n/m)
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:34:55 12/30/02
That CR seems a bit high for running a lot of boost.
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Marshall
14:29:25 12/30/02
info for you....
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
14:39:12 12/30/02
Re: info for you....
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Marshall
15:47:36 12/30/02
When you live in Ca
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
16:50:14 12/30/02
interesting setup... (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
10:18:50 12/31/02
Actually a handful already DO only drive on 100 here. (n/m)
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SeedyROM
16:58:51 12/30/02
wow, that must get expensive (n/m)
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Marshall
17:44:39 12/30/02
Most don't drive it everyday. (n/m)
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SeedyROM
00:05:15 12/31/02
Steve's Z is not his DD.
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Chip(GinnMotorsports)
19:21:45 12/30/02
Oh it's not? -
Marshall
21:17:12 12/30/02
Hasn't been for 4 years
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
11:58:12 12/31/02
100 octane is only like 5.oo a gallon,..id do it if it was
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Chris(NJ)
10:17:09 12/31/02
that's still crazy
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Marshall
18:10:27 12/31/02
There's a set of JUN ceramic coated pistons in Classifieds
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Escort Z
15:52:38 12/30/02
My Bad =(, they're 88MM ARIAS / JWT High siclone 4032 Forged
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Escort Z
16:12:29 12/30/02
8:5 to 1 compression; no higher. Here is why>>>
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B-Ster
18:52:45 12/30/02
9:1 is not going to sacrifice any boost
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SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©)
12:05:15 12/31/02
I thought more on this after posting and I agree with your
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B-Ster
18:39:34 12/31/02
I will be following in your footsteps later in the year
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Seb
21:15:43 12/30/02
hey seb...when are those manifolds gonna be out?? (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
10:38:50 12/31/02
Re: hey seb...when are those manifolds gonna be out??
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Seb
10:43:08 12/31/02
well..my birthday is in april, coughhintcough :D (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
10:53:35 12/31/02
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