Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Very nice work mate. Must be handing being able to do alot of the stuff by yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) I am one of the VERY VERY VERY lucky people to have access to a spacious work area with a welder,compressor,cut off saw, Drill press & all other sorts of tools. Its not really so much about ability just having the space and the gear to actually do it. All the same though I always make an effort to help out my mates, I even spent 3 weekends in the rain and mud helping Riley with his v8 as some people are not as lucky as me to have the space and tools to do the work Oh yes thanks for the Compliment makes it all seem worthwhile ha. Edited December 8, 2009 by Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Thats awesome mate, cant wait to see the thing finished! i will flick you a text about helpin out this w.e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Yup I'm going for a WOF on monday ....eeeekk see what they can come up with to fail me on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 noisey exhaust? lol moisture in a lense maybe? or possibly a hairline crack in the lense:P depends where you go i suppose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) I Got Started on my 3" exhaust today Because I can't be stuffed building it go through the sub frame I am just going underneath, Car wont be real low or anything so it will be similar scrapage to an E30 Real simple 3" from the turbo right to the tip. I still need to make the section from the sub frame to the down pipe Just a word of warning if you don't have a very relaxed WOF inspector: I had that exact muffler on the E30 when I first got it on the road, and DAM was it LOUD!!!! I'll find a clip of it somewhere. Try this!?! I grabbed a low profile 40 series flowmaster and put that in the middle and it was super quiet. Before I pulled off the road it was running just the 40'er at the rear (due to a driveshaft CSB change), and it was a bit on the loud side, but not like the original setup. Edited December 9, 2009 by E30-323ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 9, 2009 That clip would be handy, I have since decided to have a mid section muffler as well as a rear section muffler to help quiet things down. It would be a bitch if it was still too loud after 2 muffler and a turbo to quieten it down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) WOOHOO James now has full insurance cover for $9000 fire theft & glass = Makes me happy the bad is its going to set me back $700 a year the price you pay for being 20 and owning a modified 3.0 turbo .. Edited December 11, 2009 by Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 ^ You mean $700??....I hope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Oh Yes I do mean $700 and I have more exhaust building pictures too Zaust goes under the sub frame E30 style, originally it goes over but the gap is too tight to get a 3" pipe in there. So far it seems quite easy to build it under the car Front section to turbo down pipe will be done tonight and then i need to add some rubber hangers and its almost WOF time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Nice work Jimmy! Loving the home built Datsun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Looks sweet! Is that a mitsi intercooler on the Hilux? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 Graham for the hilux Yup its a vr4 Inter cooler core with my own mandrel bent piping on there, More power more fuel economy, and engine temps lower = good because those 2.4 turbo diesels tend to crack heads ( mine has a brand new head along with full engine build + new pistons ect ) Auto clicks into top at much lower rpm which makes cruising along 50km roads much better to deal with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 Can you insure as a classic car? (parked in a gge, used as a second car, mileage limit). Will be MUCH cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2009 CamB I was very keen on the Classic Car / Vero this my original Plan and it was going smoothly until they asked my age ( 20 ) turning 21 in Feb None of the regular companies wanted anything to do with it as I was under 25 AMI subsidiary CLIC had a cheaper premium by about $200 but their excess was about $500 more I am actually most impressed with auto club as much as their TV add sucks balls they do actually have quite a good deal going on for young people and the insurance is very comprehensive for modified cars. It seems like even with a perfect driving record and 5 years insurance ( no claims ) companies still don't care about you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 PM JiB and ask what deal he got on his race car - was under 21 when they signed him up (I think, and not by much). Its a few hundy a year and 5,000km limit. Am pretty sure it is Classic Cover - http://www.classiccover.co.nz/ - they insure my race car for not much too, but I'm old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) Just a word of warning if you don't have a very relaxed WOF inspector: I had that exact muffler on the E30 when I first got it on the road, and DAM was it LOUD!!!! I'll find a clip of it somewhere. Try this!?! I grabbed a low profile 40 series flowmaster and put that in the middle and it was super quiet. Before I pulled off the road it was running just the 40'er at the rear (due to a driveshaft CSB change), and it was a bit on the loud side, but not like the original setup. E30-323ti We have had the finished exhaust on the car and its nice and quiet but with a nice growling sound Edit > full exhaust system pic added ( crap pic I know ) Very respectable noise levels similar to an unmodified car just with a LOT LOT nicer sound to it. Bad news is one of my injectors isn't firing so i have to rip apart half the car to change that with a spare one. Edited December 12, 2009 by Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 E30-323ti We have had the finished exhaust on the car and its nice and quiet but with a nice growling sound Edit > full exhaust system pic added ( crap pic I know ) Very respectable noise levels similar to an unmodified car just with a LOT LOT nicer sound to it. Bad news is one of my injectors isn't firing so i have to rip apart half the car to change that with a spare one. Glad to read it is nice & quite for you! Nice looking exhaust you've built there too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the complement !! It was quite fun to build and very do able for anybody with a mig welder a hacksaw and some decent files, i could not use the cut off saw half of the time due to the awkward shape of the mandrel bends. Edited December 12, 2009 by Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 Looking good mate. Loving it! Vids when available please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 13, 2009 GRRRRRRRRR frustrating Looks Like I have 2 replace 2 more dodgy injectors this time instead of not working they seem to be stuck open or something and just fouling up 2 individual plugs. Hopefully I can get it running smoothly tonight Vid's will be made as soon as its not running like a bad of assholes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Well Drove down the road Bonnet flipped up at 70kmh Car is fine I'm fine Bonnet is a ruined mess this is my spare bonnet because the other bonnet the came came with is also destroyed from Previous Owner I can't even express how mad / depressed / frustrated and sad I am about this No more Datsun for Christmas time 2009 has been ruined Carnage pics Tomorow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 that sucks! so sorry to hear man!!! if the car has owned two bonnets maybe bonnet pins in the future for extra security? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 thanks Andrew Yes I think its getting bonnet pins this time too, due to where there is a massive crease its going to take one hell of a panel beater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted December 14, 2009 ^ Bugger. As I said in one of my threads, what doesn't kill you/your car makes you stronger. Keep truck'n dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
