Senza pari 280z build

[Ollie]

Wow this is going to be ridiculously awesome. The work you do is amazing and the plans you have are even better, especially the tucked tube frame and clearance work. I really can't wait to see what you do with the fenders. Radiused to all hell I'm assuming?

[soab]

PLEASEEE put the wheel on!

[famguy]

Those welds... :O

Yeah..that is fcuking sick. Never seen anything like it.

I will follow.

[OG patina]

i thought the rx7 was crazy bro.. then i clicked on this thread!

[SENZA PARI]

I wish it didn't take so long to get parts! Believe me, if everything was here it's all I would do. So many things parts rely on other things that you really can't just do it without knowing how it will fit with other parts, or whatever the case might be.

There is basically going to be two stages to this build... the "It just doesn't matter/for fun" phase, and eventually the "end result." Right now we're beginning phase one... 4-5 wheel adapters, modified suspension regardless of geometry, Stock L28 inline 6 with custom tubular exhaust manifold, custom intake manifold plumbed for nitrous, 5 speed T5 transmission, etc...
Along side this I will be fabricating a complete tube frame with roll cage which will hold the 1.5UZ V8 (1UZ bottom end with larger 2UZ heads, which is already being built), 180 degree twin turbo exhaust manifold, twin GT40-88's (or equiv. technology has taken off the past couple years) T56 6-speed, completely new double A-arm suspension and shocks, modern rear diff and axles from an FD3S or similar (this is still up in the air) and so on.

install them please I can't take it anymore! :O

I will be ordering the wheel adapters/spacers in a few days, so in a few weeks you will see the rear wheels under the car, actually bolted up, and roughly 2" lower then it sits currently.

Until then, I'll be working on the new tubular exhaust manifold which will use a 6-1 collector to top end, and be done entirely out of pie-cuts. Here are a few shots of the collector we finished tonight...

Each piece is first modeled in SolidWorks and laser cut using the parasolid file, so what you end up with is exact to within .002"


IMAG1802 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


IMAG1799 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


IMAG1810 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

Fit up is absolutely perfect.


IMAG1812 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

The outlet and each runner are capped and collector is purged.


IMAG1829 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

The result:


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 004 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 003 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 001 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 009 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 012 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 008 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

[tstacks]

I wish it didn't take so long to get parts! Believe me, if everything was here it's all I would do. So many things parts rely on other things that you really can't just do it without knowing how it will fit with other parts, or whatever the case might be.

There is basically going to be two stages to this build... the "It just doesn't matter/for fun" phase, and eventually the "end result." Right now we're beginning phase one... 4-5 wheel adapters, modified suspension regardless of geometry, Stock L28 inline 6 with custom tubular exhaust manifold, custom intake manifold plumbed for nitrous, 5 speed T5 transmission, etc...
Along side this I will be fabricating a complete tube frame with roll cage which will hold the 1.5UZ V8 (1UZ bottom end with larger 2UZ heads, which I already being built), 180 degree twin turbo exhaust manifold, twin GT40-88's (or equiv. technology has taken off the past couple years) T56 6-speed, completely new double A-arm suspension and shocks, modern rear diff and axles from an FD3S or similar (this is still up in the air) and so on.



I will be ordering the wheel adapters/spacers in a few days, so in a few weeks you will see the rear wheels under the car, actually bolted up, and roughly 2" lower then it sits currently.

Until then, I'll be working on the new tubular exhaust manifold which will use a 6-1 collector to top end, and be done entirely out of pie-cuts. Here are a few shots of the collector we finished tonight...

Each piece is first modeled in SolidWorks and laser cut using the parasolid file, so what you end up with is exact to within .002"


IMAG1802 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


IMAG1799 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


IMAG1810 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

Fit up is absolutely perfect.


IMAG1812 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

The outlet and each runner are capped and collector is purged.


IMAG1829 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

The result:


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 004 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 003 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 001 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 009 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 012 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr


L28 6-1 COLLECTOR 008 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr

those welds.

[jrc]

that collector is a thing of beauty...

[SENZA PARI]

that collector is a thing of beauty...

Thank you! Wait til you see the completed manifold.

[1badg35]

im in awe..

[LaMaR-]

I love it, wish I knew how to weld like that, really need to pick up a welder and start playing again. Cant wait to see more of this thing.

[electricalbox]

Jesus your fab work is amazing.

[Rocambolesque]

in for more TIG!

[nthusiastt]

This is so fucking HAARRD!!!!!!!!!!!

[SENZA PARI]

Jesus your fab work is amazing.

Thank you! We try and do something new every day if we can...

in for more TIG!

Oh you're gonna get more itg....

im in awe..

Thank you... your Z32 is slick as can be. I mean that... Im a big fan of simplicity and exploiting what doesn't need to be there, which you've taken all the way. very cool...
Congrats on the feature as well!

I love it, wish I knew how to weld like that, really need to pick up a welder and start playing again. Cant wait to see more of this thing.

Honestly... do it. pick up the torch and get at it! If you need any pointers or tips I'd be more than happy to give you any info I can.

This is so fucking HAARRD!!!!!!!!!!!

You think this build is hard....wait... what?

[nthusiastt]

You think this build is hard....???? wait... what?

Yes, Hard as in hardcore. Meant to be a compliment which I've only really extended a couple in the last year. That could potentially translate to me being an asshole , but moreover it means this is legitimate goodness.