1974 Datsun 260z


Day 81 - July 23, 2015

Cleaned painted and install water manifold and alternator bracket. Replace universal joint in driveshaft. Installed exhaust heat wrap.

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Day 82 - July 24, 2015

Began brainstorming ideas for methanol pump location. Got shifter working. Filled engine with oil.

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Day 83 - July 25, 2015

Dan Smith helped start the car.

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Day 84 - July 26, 2015

Wired up trans brake. Made new IAT sensor mount. Tested building boost at the line. Determined we needed better waste gate control.

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Day 85 - July 27, 2015

Became better acquainted with HPTuners software. Began modifying waste gate.

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Day 86 - July 28, 2015

Configured 3 bar map sensor in HP VCM Scanner. Setup wideband O2 sensor. Worked on wastegate assembly.

Day 87 - July 29, 2015

Messed around with tune. Worked on wastegate assembly.

Day 88 - July 30, 2015

Data-logged car at idle and light revs. Worked on wastegate assembly. 

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Day 89 - July 31, 2015

Continued working on waste gate assembly.

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Day 90 - August 1, 2015

Started working on secondary waste gate assembly. 

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