JNC Project Hakosuka Build Thread

Nismopunch · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:26 am

wow that was fast. well hopefully since it didn't overheat the head should be nice and straight. getting any kind of headwork done while its out?

31GUN · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:02 pm

So what else did you find?

Sounds good on track.
You can hear the inside wheel spinning up. Did you mention a limo coming?
Seems to turn in really well now.

kev · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:43 am

31GUN wrote:

So what else did you find?

Sounds good on track.
You can hear the inside wheel spinning up. Did you mention a limo coming?
Seems to turn in really well now.

Yes, it's chalk and cheese compared to the previous time at Wakefield, when I really had to yank the front end into the apex. Now if anything there's too much turn-in

And yes adapter axles have been ordered from Beta Motorsport, which will allow me to use a Subaru STi LSD unit in place of the open stock diff.

But when I was stripping the engine, what I noticed was this....hark! What's that black stuff?

Hmm...

When the head was ported in Japan, they went through to the water jacket in that spot, and filled it with some sort of 2 pack epoxy. When the head was in our hands, and was getting the treatment by my cylinder head guy, he machined back some of the putty, skimmed over the top with DevCon and then re-ported it.

DevCon is the correct product to use in this sort of application, but we have no idea of knowing what the Japanese head porters used. So I think what's happened is that the Devcon is reacting with the japanese epoxy, and it's gone black (Devcon is an aluminium based epoxy, so it's normally the colour of metal) and has started to bubble up and lift at the edges. So the head's back in Adelaide at Knight Engines, and Tony will cut out a big chunk between the two ports, build it back up with weld, and then machine it all back again. It'll be a 100% metal repair and we won't have to worry about this again.

Bad news is that it's kinda a big job, and with all the public holidays in the next week, it won't be possible for the car to be back together for the All Japan Day show next weekend....I'll try to get the Luce into shape instead (and this wouldn't be the first time the Luce has had to stand in for the Hako, as you know) :lol:

tj75gc · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:57 am

There there kev, I feel you're pain. My car won't be ready for all Japan day either.

Unfortunately I don't have a back-up to enter as well. :/

31GUN · **Posted:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:04 pm

I will uphold both of your honours in your stead by attending myself.
(can you see me with my feet apart, hands on hips, head slightly turned, and chin lifted with the nobility of that sentence?)
Fear not noble triers, I shall bear the burden of your non attendance. (Too much?)

31GUN · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:27 am

Nay, dear fellows, I shall countenance no mention of recompence as I venture forth with a flurry and a bounce in my step to exhibit my wares (so to speak) after first applying (verily) much grease of the elbow.
And if I die in this much heralded enterprise, fear not, for I have done so in the knowledge that I do it for loves sweet bane (quoth he) and have no guilt for I do so venture of my own volition (being of sound mind and a bit dodgy body) and free will, dear friends (verily).

kev · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:00 am

Falling behind on your medication there, Hooks? :lol:

31GUN · **Posted:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:13 pm

Acute boredom. Long weekend. Have been applying the aforementioned elbow grease though.

Nismopunch · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:37 am

31GUN wrote:

Nay, dear fellows, I shall countenance no mention of recompence as I venture forth with a flurry and a bounce in my step to exhibit my wares (so to speak) after first applying (verily) much grease of the elbow.
And if I die in this much heralded enterprise, fear not, for I have done so in the knowledge that I do it for loves sweet bane (quoth he) and have no guilt for I do so venture of my own volition (being of sound mind and a bit dodgy body) and free will, dear friends (verily).

LOL nicely written, made me wonder what thread i was really in haha

kgc10 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:14 pm

Quote:

And yes adapter axles have been ordered from Beta Motorsport, which will allow me to use a Subaru STi LSD unit in place of the open stock diff.

Can you send me a pm on the web site for the adaptors?

kev · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:24 pm

kgc10 wrote:

Quote:

And yes adapter axles have been ordered from Beta Motorsport, which will allow me to use a Subaru STi LSD unit in place of the open stock diff.

Can you send me a pm on the web site for the adaptors?

Here you go: http://www.betamotorsports.com/products ... 6&scat2=31
They sold out 6mths ago, and John from Beta needs to get enough orders before he can trigger the next production run of these.

ewokracing · **Posted:** Sun May 01, 2011 3:32 am

Didn't you sell the Luce Babs?

shitbum about the Devcon reacting, at least TK will be able to put it right properly.

kev · **Posted:** Sun May 01, 2011 6:47 am

No, the Luce is still in the collection

Yup, the plan is, TK's going to cut out all the epoxy, then tig it up, and port/machine everything back again. Bit of a hassle, but it'll be 100% metal when he's done and a permanent solution.

kev · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 5:49 pm

kev wrote:

One of my mates is selling his KGC10.

Details are:

Quote:

Engine L28: (L20 to go with the car as well)
Mild camshaft
Triple 40mm Webbers
Mild cleanup of the ports
Standard bore N42 (ready for 3.1Lt conversion !!!!!)
Recent freshen up
Flat top pistons balanced bottom end
Extractors
5 speed manual
Aftermarket Steering wheel (Standard one to go with the car)
3.9:1 locked differential (also provided is an 4.4:1 R200 LSD)
1980 280ZX rotors and callipers braided brake lines
R32 GTR front seats (standard ones go with the car as well)
SSR Wheels
Adjustable strut tops
Adjustable rear shocks
Nakamachi CD/Radio

Very reasonably priced at A$25,000: location Sydney. Send me a PM if you're interested, and I'll fwd your details to the owner.

SOLD....and gone to a very good (multiple-Datto-owning) home

31GUN · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 2:20 am

How far off is the Hako Kev?
I have a day at Marulan coming up and thought you might be interested.
I may invite our friend with the camera.
I haven't told him about my other hobby by the way.

kev · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 3:35 am

Depends on how soon...I'll give Tony a call tomorrow to see how the head's going.

31GUN · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 12:24 pm

Early June.

kev · **Posted:** Sun May 08, 2011 8:25 pm

31GUN wrote:

Early June.

Ok the head should be finished this week, I'm not sure if I'll have it by the weekend, but that means early June should be fine.

...and you should tell our mates with the camera, about your hobby

31GUN · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2011 12:13 am

I'd feel like a bit of a dill shouting ichi, ni, san(etc) at a bunch of 12 year olds while leaning on a stick.

kev · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2011 12:20 am

31GUN wrote:

I'd feel like a bit of a dill shouting ichi, ni, san(etc) at a bunch of 12 year olds while leaning on a stick.

You need to spice it up a bit. Fights to the death, initiation rituals involving kicks to the groin, etc.....and would it really kill you to wave the stick around in a threatening manner?

...we should probably take this discussion offline though :lol:

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