My ZS - Page 3

afcbadam · 03-04-09, 07:50 PM

not another thinking or the 1.8T k series. crap engine. t16 it!

ZS Phil · 03-04-09, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by afcbadam

not another thinking or the 1.8T k series. crap engine. t16 it!

lol Ive read your comments on other threads, not exactly a fan of the K turbo!

Mitus · 01-05-09, 06:21 PM

Car is back on the road as of today. Engine has been in for a while now but had other things to sort out. Didn't go too badly, mechanically it was a piece of cake with the 420 here as a donor. Wiring was the worst bit but not too bad, just had to sacrifice the K-Series engine loom for the grey multiplug.

Intercooler isn't plumbed in yet as I'm waiting on some ally tubing to be bent but it sits in the bumper nicely. Am just running actuator pressure for now (10psi). Also having trouble with the clutch hydraulics, looking at upgrading to the Sheddist kit as I have an uprated clutch which is heavy to operate at the best of times let alone with the wonderful plastic cylinders!

Anyway, it's in and running which is the main thing:

I/C fitment (modified pulsar jobby):

Exhaust system made today, 2.5" bore right through and 4" tailpipe:

White wheels FTW:

And my god does it shift! Been rolling around in a NASP 820 Sterling so obvioulsy the ZS was going to feel faster. Touch the throttle and it goes

Booked in at Emerald on 2nd June for proper mapping, just need to change the fuel pump before then.

vinny1979 · 01-05-09, 06:29 PM

nice. you dont fancy a chargecooler do you? I have one on the brm turbo , but I want rid! One-off custom made jobbie.

Mitus · 01-05-09, 06:49 PM

Cheers. Doubt I'd have room for a chargecooler once the proper I/C pipes are in. Pulsar I/C is supposedly good for 350+bhp so should serve my needs nicley.

vinny1979 · 01-05-09, 07:22 PM

cool, thought id ask!! im still undecided what im doing with the brm turbo lol. keep thinking about putting it back to stock with the vvc jobbie in as its a very clean car and picking up another zs to fettle with for track use. i have enquired about the £650 zs 180 btw!

ZS Phil · 01-05-09, 08:50 PM

looking great! I am interested in doing this myself but what is the best way do it? I have no donor car or engine so if I bought a coupe for example for the engine, what parts would I need from a 420? Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Gazza · 01-05-09, 09:44 PM

Looking very nice mate

Mitus · 03-05-09, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZS Phil

looking great! I am interested in doing this myself but what is the best way do it? I have no donor car or engine so if I bought a coupe for example for the engine, what parts would I need from a 420? Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

A coupe will be of no use to you! For the engine, the best place to start is the 620ti as it runs the aluminium sump like the 420, this is needed for the lower engine steady at the back.

From the 420:
Cambelt side engine mount
Gearbox side engine mount
Bottom (sump mounted) steady bar
Gear linkage
Coolant pipes
PAS system/pipes (fits to the ZS rack ok)
Driveshafts
Throttle cable
Clutch slave cylinder & bracket

Off the top of my head. If you've got the room and funds it really is easier to have the complete 420 not only for parts, but also for reference when you forget how something fits!

ZS Phil · 05-05-09, 12:59 PM

That is very helpful, thank you! I knew the 400 ran a different sump to the coupe but never considered a 620ti for an engine. Are you using the 400 gearbox or a 600ti box? Mechanically it sounds "do-able", the only thing worrying me at the moment is the wiring but guys like AA autosport should be able to sort that if I got into a pickle.