Yao almost has everything back together. Had some trouble with the intake manifold, but got it worked out. Got to get the transmission filled, intercooler on, and figure out the wiring. Then it is off to tune.
Broke again…
The 240sx build is back at a stand still. We are trying our best to get it back together, but other entities are keeping us from doing so.
1JZ In and Out
Yao’s 1JZ GTE had some issues with the clutch recently. After closer inspection, we realized that the clutch needed to be taken out and reinstalled to verify integrity. So the WHOLE motor had to come out just to get to the tranny (tight fit!). JSFab came over to the house and busted his ass getting this motor in and out in one night. Clutch feels amazing now, and there shouldn’t be any problems with that.
While the motor was out, might as well do some upgrades! JSFab also hooked it up on a steering rack relocation to make sure there is no binding at high angles. Can’t wait to get this car out on the track. After the wiring problem is fixed, its dorifto time!
MotorMavens Build Thread Contest
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Our own Team Verzus driver Zachery “Yao” Hitchcox is participating in a contest at MotorMavens. This build has been going on for some time and is coming very close to fruition. This contest is judged upon the amount of comments and views, basically the popularity. Please help out a local driver by going over to his build thread on MotorMavens using the link below and leave some comments!
Greddy Intake filter on the 1JZ
Got my new Greddy AIRINX B-Type in the mail today from FRSport today. Fits on the Borg Warner 7670 S200X turbo very well. Slipped right on and looks amazing. Love greddy filters!
Yao’s 1JZ GTE Build cont.
I haven’t put a update here on a while. This is the new progress of my 1JZ GTE build in my S13. Wiring is in progress right now and we are looking like a weekend start time if the stars align. Look for a start up video and hopefully a tune video in the near future.
Credit:
Forest Wang (Get Nutz! Garage) – Full roll cage, chassis reinforcement with stitching, 1jz engine/tranny mounts angle kit, and engine bay tubs.
Jesse Hanna – The 1JZ assembly and build, full fuel cell system, AN line creation, bash bar (future), oil cooler setup, exhaust build, and intercooler pipping.
Bomac @ Horse Thief Mile
Team Verzus’ Bomac at Horse Thief Mile, Willow Springs California. He’s looking good out there!
What the hell happened…
What a way to start a drift event day…
broken cam shaft. Don’t know what happened, I’m not going to blame anybody. Sometimes s**t happens.
Vegas Drift 023 FULL day practice Nov 18th!
Here is a post by VegasDrift for the 18th of November. Come out and support the Vegas community and drive this event!
Old School style Vegasdrift Practice Day! 8 Hours of drifting Get your cars ready, the weather will be nice and cool. This is the last event of the Vegasdrift Season.
Beginner Friendly – We have the Clinic/Learning lot
Intermediate/Advanced w/Tandem on a ProAm Style Course
What – Vegasdrift 023 (Practice event for all skill levels)
When – November 18th 2012 (9:00am – 5:00)
Registration Fee – $100.00
Register http://www.vegasdrift.com/registration
When – November 18th 2012 (9:00am – 5:00)
Registration Fee – $100.00
Register http://www.vegasdrift.com/registration
LVMS/PSCA gate entry fee – $25.00
* Instruction Available (must request this at registration check in or at the mandatory drivers meeting)
Vehicles equipped with roll cages w/doorbars are permitted to tandem. However must meet the following requirements.
* A 2.5 lbs Fire Extinguisher mounted with in arms reach.
* No Passengers allowed during tandem practice.
Passenger Ride Alongs :Allowed
All passengers must wear long pants and closed toe shoes and have their own Snell 2000 or better rated helmet. Drivers and passengers must keep their hands inside the vehicle at all times while on the track. Drivers are responsible for the conduct of their passengers. If an unsafe incident occurs due to a passenger distracting the driver or touching the vehicle controls, the driver will be liable for all damages and will be invited to leave.
All Vehicles must pass a Technical/Safety inspection:
Drivers Responsibility to make sure their vehicle is track ready. Please use the Inspection Tech Sheet as a reference of items that we will be looking for during our inspection. Common tech problems that cause vehicles to fail, are cracked windshields, improperly tied down batteries, belted tires, or any type of fluid leaks. Vehicles that fail the tech inspection won’t be allowed to run until the repairs have been verified by the Chief Steward. In the event that a vehicle does not continue to meet LVMS/Vegasdrift Safety/Technical standards through out the day, the Chief Steward will be forced to pit the vehicle. Driver Safety Equipment: All Drivers must wear long pants and closed toe shoes and at least a Snell 2000 rated helmet to participate.
Use this Tech Sheet as a reference as to what else will be required and inspected. http://www.vegasdrift.com/usdrift/tech.pdf
Yao’s S13 1JZ build update
So it has been a while since Yao has put a update out on his build. This build has been going for a while now and is almost near completion! Here are the pictures for the update. All the new fabrication and installation was done by Las Vegas’ Jesse Hanna. This includes the rear bash setup, fuel cell system, motor, etc. The cage, stitch welding, tubs, and 1JZ mounts were done by Forest Wang @ Get Nutz Laboratories here in Las Vegas. The car is looking like it’s going to be a monster and hopefully will have this thing put together and tuned within the next month.
We really tried to make this car dynamic in terms of being reliable and easy to fix. We went Vband on pretty much everything and all of the hoses and turbo clamps will be held on with Vibrant connectors and tbolt clamps.
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