240k Race car - GTR tribute

[mikec(nz)]

More progress pics. Had to modify cross member to fit sump, will need swaybar redesign. New front pulley set up underway. Sump will be off next week to add trapdoors and windage tray and connectors. Will be putting in new bigger oil cooler. Shes well underway. Lots of swearing and moaning by my mechanic so that must be a good  sign  of progress. 

[mikec(nz)]

New engine mounts arrived today.  Wow they are hard to find and not cheep.

Getting the sump modified this weekend and probably will need a new exhaust.  The Aviation Gas just chews them out, especially when sitting for over a year :(

Should not be long now.  Cross member is modified, custom pulleys are due to arrive next week, just need a few things from the Zstore and we might be ready for a start up.

 

[Flauski]

Hey Mike,

Great to see the updates.

I was on this forum years ago when I had my first 240K coupe. It seems there has not been a lot of action on here for years. 

I sold a few bits to other K owners in Oz though this site. I have not been on here since the site got updated and stumbled on your post. I even sold you a few bits years ago.

Turns out it took me years and my current one cost 10x my first one but I found another in NZ (This time a JDM Skyline C111 Coupe) which I am keeping.

Keep up the good work!

Edited December 17, 2019 by Flauski

[mikec(nz)]

Cheers Flauski, yeah I remember that. Great you have another car.

Well a few delays as my order from the Z store got nicely sent to Malta rather than NZ. Close, not!

In the meantime got the sump modified, cross member modified and new drive pulley.

Heres some pics

 

Edited December 23, 2019 by mikec(nz)

[mikec(nz)]

More progress, finally the last parts arrive after being redirected from Malta. Thanks Fedex.

Tested the sump oil levels (5l) modified so the old skool GTR sump could clear the exhaust and the sump/gearbox bracket would clear the extractors.

Mocked up the manifolds and read to go into the newly cleaned engine bay.

 

[mikec(nz)]

Still a few parts to fit, the new OS Giken twin plate clutch and we had to get the right oil pump spindle. Turns out the Kamarei one only works with their special oil pump. 

More pics soon.

[mikec(nz)]

Engine in and clutch done, link from sump to gearbox fitted and manifolds and carbs fitted.

New engine mounts. Note you need specific 240k ones, hard to find and very expensive compared to 240Z.

That sump which is actually for a Hakosuka, requires cross member modification, slight block grinding and exhaust manifold modification.

Will also need a new sway bar, so its not a direct bolt up for a 240k.

Getting closer, might be ready for start up in a few days.

 

Edited December 30, 2019 by mikec(nz)
Stupid speelcheck

[Flauski]

You need to bring this to Leadfoot in Feb 2020. Www.leadfoot.co.nz

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[mikec(nz)]

Sorry leadfoot is painful, all day for Just a few minutes of racing. No run off areas and a fun stone bridge if you make a mistake, happy to spectate at that event.  Was going to try to get it ready for the festival at taupo in Mid Jan but not going to make it. Will be at the GTR festival.

More progress today

New plugs, new oil cooler arrived and rest of carbs fitted. Belts fitted etc

 

[mikec(nz)]

Engine all in, oil pressure good, ready to fire up next week. 

[mikec(nz)]

Well good news, the engine started today with no real dramas (just a faulty electric fan relay).  Running a bit lean and my engine builder was a bit concerned with the whine from the twin idler set up.  But according to Dr Google thats normal and all seems happy.  Off to the dyno in a few weeks and will report back then..

In the meantime heres a couple of videos

Video engine starting today https://youtu.be/8HT150MspWo

 

 

Few good revs https://youtu.be/EpZ9BPRo5xk

 

Cheers  Mike

[Mastadd240K]

Good update Mikec!

 

i look forward to seeing what power it puts out!