Silvia is back home

PukkaSilvia · #1 10-12-2006, 15:45

With a powerfull electric fan like a kenlowe or pacet,an expansion tank(the std s12 one would be suitable) and a 300zx thermostat you would be fine imo,

30psi · #2 10-12-2006, 17:07

APEX have an aftermartet S13 rad on a group buy going pretty cheap I think.

The adjustment on the pulley will never be the same due to engineering tolerances.

I estimate it will take at least 5 hours to remove rockers, lift engine, remove cam, wack new cam and seal in, chase rocker threads, install rockers, do a cold clearance setup, dial cam in, then do a hot clearance setup.

PukkaSilvia · #3 10-12-2006, 17:14

seems like a good time estimate.

i was just wondering if there regrinds were consistant. whats the range been?

Kimble Bean still neads his doing on his engine hes just bought off shaun too

30psi · #4 10-12-2006, 17:24

Yeah and Adam as well.

Ive never measured differences, I just get them dialed in but never looked at differences, but there always will be, when you consider deck height, head gasket thicknesses, head skimming etc. I doubt any tolerances from Piper would hardly be measurable

adzs12 · #5 10-12-2006, 17:33

Mine wont need dialing in again would it

30psi · #6 10-12-2006, 17:53

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Originally Posted by adzs12

Mine wont need dialing in again would it

Well no, it prob will be very close but a perfectionist would adjust it.

gripo · #7 11-12-2006, 15:49

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This is the ORIGINAL red silvia with silvia engineering spoiler and splitter. As you can see the bodywork isn't bad. The engine bay could be soooo good if i could find time to do it. Done a bit since my last post. Any comments/advice most welcome!

adzs12 · #8 11-12-2006, 15:53

Gripo you using omex 500? Do you have a copy of the software?

gripo · #9 10-12-2006, 17:36

The problem i have is that the intercooler i am fitting is 100mmx300mmx600mm! So the radiator will need to be a size to fit behind that and not snag on the engine ancillaries. I need one that isnt to fat width ways because of the intercooler piping. Also im not keen on havingone sit flush with the intercooler because of heat soak.

Sounds like people are after your skills martin! I will wait my turn if you want to do it that is! I am looking forward to putting it all together and seeing what it can do.

So no one likes that radiator I am looking at then?

gripo · #10 10-12-2006, 17:38

Kimble bean????? lol!!!!!

We used to call him the Kidderminster Kid!!! thats me and silviagod that is!!