e30mclow's e30 #14 - Now 1.5jz + 6 Speed

[e30mclow]

nice update! how do you like the 225's in the rear? I was thinking of doing the same soon (actually just noticed there aren't really a lot of "cheap 225/45/16 options stateside anymore). 205/45 rears aren't lasting long at all even with my lower hp setup at drift days and i'm trying my best not to go to 17s

They are a step up in grip alright, but it is an expensive step.
There is no reasonably priced 225/45.

I'm wearing them pretty evenly, which is nice


I am opposed to going to a 17" wheel and going 245, just because of the visuals of 17s.
I ran these for a drift day and it was interesting lol

[s14brent]

nice update! how do you like the 225's in the rear? I was thinking of doing the same soon (actually just noticed there aren't really a lot of "cheap 225/45/16 options stateside anymore). 205/45 rears aren't lasting long at all even with my lower hp setup at drift days and i'm trying my best not to go to 17s

[e30mclow]

Almost a year since I've updated this.

Still a beast!

Photo dump:

My CD-009 lost 5th gear at the end of last summer, so I carried on without it until the snow started.
It turned out to be the dog ring or whatever it is called had snapped off of the input/5th gear shaft. To solve this, I bought a 370z shaft (different) from the dealer along with the updated CD-00A synchro. I then used and angle grinder to the get the bearing offset "correct" and was back in business.
A $350 surgical success versus finding a new trans.

Carnage:








This is where the 370z CD-00A shaft has more meat than the CD-009.


CD-009


Grinding


Back together




The engine got a basic refresh and some esthetic changes




OEM style Toyota logo, but with "single" instead of Twin Turbo



I went with a far less aggressive clutch as the Stage 4 item had a painful pressure plate to actuate in traffic.
Cheap 350z item off of Rock Auto for something like $250



I've been clutch kicking 3rd-4th with no complaints so far.



After 20 years of driving e30s sideways, I finally decided to install a hydro. The only reason I did, is because with the engine and trans out, it seemed like the time.
I wanted to keep things OEM-ish, so I chopped up the stock handbrake ratchet and made a quick and dirty bracket using a stick welder, as I was out of gas. The handle is off of an old jack. The master cylinder was laying around from a previous clutch setup.
Total cost, about $40 in fittings.







Works like a dream and keeps the ratchet for parking.
I will be arrested as it is addictive.

I finally made the step away from trying to make a 2 piece driveshaft work. It works great for a few months, then the joints and splines start to fail.


Magnum dong


A Toyota flange is the same PCD at the e30 diff, you just need to modify the seat by like 1-2mm so it centers within the e30 diff recess.




Beefy


The diff then complained in style...




I, a man without machines, then painfully resurfaced the damage






3 new plates and clutches, and it was back into the car.




As of this week it is back on the road and feeling better than ever.




I used the low offset GTAs in front to give allow for max angle on 205/45s, while the et15s in the rear can comfortably allow for the 225/45s.

[It's Soda Not Pop]

Bro you have great taste in toys

[e30mclow]

NB moose sign???

Yes sir!

When it is fun run time at Autocross, I try to have fun

My grinding 2nd was my clutch stop having backed out a couple of turns :(

With those tires toast, it was back to the RSs. I also installed the CA Tuned SE/iS sideskirts & DTM Mirrors











I'm in the process of gathering diff rebuild parts as my input bearing is making a lot of noise.
I'll be adding a 3rd clutch plate, but in the meantime I may need to swap in a high ratio spare.

[Northern]

NB moose sign???

[e30mclow]

This is what Winning looks like

No it isn't, this is:


FYI - a 4% slope is what's needed to drive from the trailer into the truck.













The clutch master took a crap before leaving so I had no choice but to squeeze the white car into the truck.

Having made it here, I beefed up the master setup as some flex was leading to misalignment wear on the Wilwood piston.










She's now golden and I have the first autocross event of the season this weekend

[2mAn]

This is what Winning looks like

[e30mclow]

Some updates.

It is now all back together and on the road.





12K Front & 14K Rear






With those in I reset the rear alignment and finally managed to achieve -0.3 to -0.5 degrees of camber, which should help tire wear and grip.

I also replaced the now very tired Garagistic front sway links with far more robust Volvo C30 rears. This was a nice little discovery.
The Moog items have grease fittings and are beefy as hell.







With that, a little bit of testing was required with the 180TW tires that ultimately caused the rear end destruction last season.
2nd & 3rd gear clutch kicks are no longer an issue


Other than that, I'm now down to two cars from four, with the two e30s winning.
I sold the Pajero Evo and 750i to make the big move easier, but there's no way I'm parting ways with these e30s!

[Mkcustoms88]

I also live in Halifax , Nova Scotia and your right, you can drive into a pot hole and walk out lol

[DEV0 E30]

I'm absolutely loving this thread.

You have excellent taste in wheels too.

[Northern]

Watch the potholes in NS on the way through lol.
Hit one and you'll find yourself in the plot of Journey to the Center of the Earth.

I saw those spacers as well but I also don't think there's an issue. I think I read somewhere that it was for a specific axle combo, but I could be full of shit.

[s14brent]

that's pretty cool, never knew they had axle spacers like that available. I ordered a pair of spacers and bolts to throw in mine (cheap insurance).

[e30mclow]

That's a rad trip, I've always wanted to go to Targa Newfoundland.

I know, the Targa would be amazing. For now I'll settle for Autocross on Bell Island. The thought of having to get a ferry to an island to rip at autocross all day is just brilliant.

I didn't know stretched axle boots were a problem?

Re the boots: It is a theory that only exists in my head.
I've bought e30s with good, albeit old boots, only for them to fail shortly after I slam the car. It has happened every time.

Seemingly with a low car, you're at the end of the splines, so when you add additional squat under power, I assume things are stretched moderately beyond their intended position.

[moatilliatta]

That's a rad trip, I've always wanted to go to Targa Newfoundland.

I didn't know stretched axle boots were a problem?