Ex Zeder , Honda NSX , Project !!!!!!!!

Sweetchuck · 24-11-2007, 01:37 AM

I'm still milling around the ausz forum and thought you guys may be interested in my NSX project thats underway. First of all I hate A/T Trans , and was forced to buy my NSX with AT due to economic and avail issues . So I bought myself a 94 NSX halfcut and am doing what I believe is an Australian first full seamless A/T to manual convert .

Compared to the the Z engine pull , it is both very easy and in some respects difficult as the engine has to be removed from the bottom .
I have to say without a doubt that the Honda engineers got this shit right , everything just make so much sense , very clever stuff .
Another reason for the convert is to HP upgrade path , firstly the MT engine makes 20hp more than stock due to Cams ,minus A/t Drivetrain loss. Like most Autos they can only take so much . One day I may go Forced induction either SC or Turbo , firstly putting comptech headers,already have RSR exhaust and cold air induction . I don't under estimate this NA Vtec stuff , very fun and linear power to drive . I played with a 350Z around the streets last week and he kept up on the straits but around corners , NO CONTEST

I do miss the turbo rush a bit , but the way it drives makes up for it in a big way .

mtentori · 24-11-2007, 01:40 AM

Nice!!!

Chrispy · 24-11-2007, 07:56 AM

Wifey: "Oh no! Not again!"

Looks like fun

Sweetchuck · 24-11-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Wifey: "Oh no! Not again!"

Looks like fun

Bingo!! you got it in one

rollin · 24-11-2007, 09:54 AM

jesus, what a job. Good luck with it and keep the updates coming!

maTTz · 24-11-2007, 10:26 AM

umm
isn't it going to be a bit hard to manuever your car into place on top of that engine? it looks like a bit more of a task than our zed engine swapouts

Sweetchuck · 24-11-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maTTz

umm
isn't it going to be a bit hard to manuever your car into place on top of that engine? it looks like a bit more of a task than our zed engine swapouts

You just have to have the car raised 2.5 feet above the ground , enough room for the engine to hoist down onto a skid pull it away under the wheel arch and reverse when the maual one goes in . The whole suspension drivetrain comes out as a neat package , quite cool really .

rollin · 22-12-2007, 08:46 PM

any movement on this one?

ugame · 22-12-2007, 10:10 PM

yeah erm, like, i was gonna do some work on my ferrari too... but cough, been a bit busy etc etc
lucky basterd

bigchoofa · 22-12-2007, 11:40 PM

Jeez man, good start

it was good to see your new beauty in the flesh. Too bad it was wet and we couldnt take it for a proper strap

i look forward to seeing you around in the future mate... once my Z is up and running again

Sweetchuck · 28-12-2007, 03:51 PM

Oh , forgot to give you guys an update .

Manual engine getting new T belt, clean and going over before install

NSX up on stands for engine removal , 600mm above ground , Check out the sweet work mat

Auto engine comes out through wheel well , Just!!

Engine drivetrain and suspension come out as a neat pain in the arse package

Then just wheel out the crane and engine comes with it

New clean engine going up into clean engine bay , noth the formula red to match the car , so with the engine covers off it looks seriously cool

Engine is all in now , have been waiting on a carbon fiber intake , brake pedal , shifter bucket , and stuff to hopefully finish this weekend . Will have to modify some of the Auto interior harness to operate properly , ie nuetral switch , clutch interlocks etc .

ECU , traction control , cruise control , ALB , electric steering , manual guage cluster etc have all been swapped out for manual ones , note in pic most of this stuff reside behind the drivers seat on the firewall

Will show completed pics as soon as its done , It wont dissapoint

ed300zx · 28-12-2007, 03:52 PM

loving it mate, just loving it.......

Chrispy · 28-12-2007, 06:00 PM

I think that we will have to organise a cruise up to Toowoomba to go and see Sweetchucks honda and Benny's new house

ed300zx · 28-12-2007, 06:19 PM

it wont take as long either with 600hp...we will be there in no time lol

Sweetchuck · 28-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed300zx

it wont take as long either with 600hp...we will be there in no time lol

Was that a shot at my lowly 290hp Honda , I'll take yaz on the corners anyday

ed300zx · 28-12-2007, 07:08 PM

ohhh ahahaha no no...im talking about a v8 pm sent

Gazza · 28-12-2007, 07:43 PM

Wow mate, that looks like quite an effort! Love the car, have considered owning one of those before myself

Sweetchuck · 04-01-2008, 12:18 PM

Finally finished last night , what a job it's been !! , but well worth it . For once in my life everything is working perfectly . The manual is awesome , just chalk and cheese from the Auto , it pulls harder than the last TT manual Z I drove , nealy lost it in the wet last night as the rear wheel alignment is out , going to be done today .
The best part is all this work cost me nothing as I have sold the auto engine/box and have a crap load of spares now that would normally be very expensive ie ABS unit $2.5k from honda

ed300zx · 04-01-2008, 12:38 PM

you champ....looks unreal, congrats mate

i love it.

chr1s · 04-01-2008, 12:41 PM

NSX's are rare as hell here, very nice.

Whats the specs on those motors?

24-11-2007, 01:37 AM	#1
Sweetchuck Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ACT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ex Zeder , Honda NSX , Project !!!!!!!! I'm still milling around the ausz forum and thought you guys may be interested in my NSX project thats underway. First of all I hate A/T Trans , and was forced to buy my NSX with AT due to economic and avail issues . So I bought myself a 94 NSX halfcut and am doing what I believe is an Australian first full seamless A/T to manual convert . Compared to the the Z engine pull , it is both very easy and in some respects difficult as the engine has to be removed from the bottom . I have to say without a doubt that the Honda engineers got this shit right , everything just make so much sense , very clever stuff . Another reason for the convert is to HP upgrade path , firstly the MT engine makes 20hp more than stock due to Cams ,minus A/t Drivetrain loss. Like most Autos they can only take so much . One day I may go Forced induction either SC or Turbo , firstly putting comptech headers,already have RSR exhaust and cold air induction . I don't under estimate this NA Vtec stuff , very fun and linear power to drive . I played with a 350Z around the streets last week and he kept up on the straits but around corners , NO CONTEST I do miss the turbo rush a bit , but the way it drives makes up for it in a big way .

24-11-2007, 01:40 AM	#2
mtentori One Man Gangbang Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Morley, W.A. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice!!! __________________

24-11-2007, 07:56 AM	#3
Chrispy Pretentious Upstart Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane Thanks: 209 Thanked 366 Times in 277 Posts	Wifey: "Oh no! Not again!" Looks like fun __________________ 1993 NA Slicktop 5 Spd With A VH45 Sitting In The Engine Bay! If I did good click the thanks button! I want MOAR! ---------------------------->>>>

24-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#5
rollin Ah-Niall-ation Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	jesus, what a job. Good luck with it and keep the updates coming! __________________ Need mechanical work done? click here

22-12-2007, 08:46 PM	#8
rollin Ah-Niall-ation Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Thanks: 17 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	any movement on this one? __________________ Need mechanical work done? click here

24-11-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
maTTz 500 Club Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Coastal Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	umm isn't it going to be a bit hard to manuever your car into place on top of that engine? it looks like a bit more of a task than our zed engine swapouts

22-12-2007, 10:10 PM	#9
ugame 350Z RoadStar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Car chase city Thanks: 29 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts	yeah erm, like, i was gonna do some work on my ferrari too... but cough, been a bit busy etc etc lucky basterd __________________ "I'll Spill Wurdz howeva I fkin fill lyke it mofoz"

22-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#10
bigchoofa Substitute Soul Reaper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jeez man, good start it was good to see your new beauty in the flesh. Too bad it was wet and we couldnt take it for a proper strap i look forward to seeing you around in the future mate... once my Z is up and running again __________________

28-12-2007, 03:51 PM	#11
Sweetchuck Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ACT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh , forgot to give you guys an update . Manual engine getting new T belt, clean and going over before install NSX up on stands for engine removal , 600mm above ground , Check out the sweet work mat Auto engine comes out through wheel well , Just!! Engine drivetrain and suspension come out as a neat pain in the arse package Then just wheel out the crane and engine comes with it New clean engine going up into clean engine bay , noth the formula red to match the car , so with the engine covers off it looks seriously cool Engine is all in now , have been waiting on a carbon fiber intake , brake pedal , shifter bucket , and stuff to hopefully finish this weekend . Will have to modify some of the Auto interior harness to operate properly , ie nuetral switch , clutch interlocks etc . ECU , traction control , cruise control , ALB , electric steering , manual guage cluster etc have all been swapped out for manual ones , note in pic most of this stuff reside behind the drivers seat on the firewall Will show completed pics as soon as its done , It wont dissapoint

28-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#12
ed300zx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wellington Point (Brisbane) Thanks: 123 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	loving it mate, just loving it....... __________________

28-12-2007, 06:00 PM	#13
Chrispy Pretentious Upstart Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane Thanks: 209 Thanked 366 Times in 277 Posts	I think that we will have to organise a cruise up to Toowoomba to go and see Sweetchucks honda and Benny's new house __________________ 1993 NA Slicktop 5 Spd With A VH45 Sitting In The Engine Bay! If I did good click the thanks button! I want MOAR! ---------------------------->>>>

28-12-2007, 06:19 PM	#14
ed300zx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wellington Point (Brisbane) Thanks: 123 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	it wont take as long either with 600hp...we will be there in no time lol __________________

28-12-2007, 07:08 PM	#16
ed300zx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wellington Point (Brisbane) Thanks: 123 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	ohhh ahahaha no no...im talking about a v8 pm sent __________________

28-12-2007, 07:43 PM	#17
Gazza Damn newfies Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New South Wales Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Wow mate, that looks like quite an effort! Love the car, have considered owning one of those before myself

04-01-2008, 12:18 PM	#18
Sweetchuck Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ACT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Finally finished last night , what a job it's been !! , but well worth it . For once in my life everything is working perfectly . The manual is awesome , just chalk and cheese from the Auto , it pulls harder than the last TT manual Z I drove , nealy lost it in the wet last night as the rear wheel alignment is out , going to be done today . The best part is all this work cost me nothing as I have sold the auto engine/box and have a crap load of spares now that would normally be very expensive ie ABS unit $2.5k from honda

04-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#19
ed300zx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wellington Point (Brisbane) Thanks: 123 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	you champ....looks unreal, congrats mate i love it. __________________

04-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#20
chr1s n/a junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New South Wales Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NSX's are rare as hell here, very nice. Whats the specs on those motors?

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