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EP RACING Z31 FORGED PISTON KIT

This is the newest forged piston out on the market that we have designed in conjunction with CP Pistons. This is a true 9.5:1 piston. Once compression is calculated this piston puts the engine at 9.2:1 compression PERFECT for boosted applications.  GTP inspired to bring you the absolute best in performance, these pistons model the early style pistons that were used exclusively in the GTP series back in the late 80’s and early 90’s GTP SOHC engines. A blend of the old school with the new school these pistons feature attributes from a SOHC cylinder head profile (2 valve) and coupled with a DOHC lower half design features based off the DETT model engines.  Z31 owners get the best of both worlds!

Piston Specs:

  • Full Forged 2618 Aluminum
  • Twin oil feed with radial groove for pin bore
  • HD wristpins
  • Full floating pin bore design
  • Lateral gas ports
  • Steel Nitride top ring
  • Napier Second Oil ring standard tension
  • Flat top design
  • Valve reliefs are 1mm over sized for aftermarket valves
  • Radial side wall for added strength

Available in any bore size, the customer has an endless selection at his or her disposal. 94mm pistons shown below.

Pistons are made to order and take approx. 4-6 weeks for completion.  Please feel free to email me for pricing and or questions.

 

 

EP Racing VG30 8QT Racing Oil Pan

Oiling systems,  they plague us in the VG30 world.  Hell nearly every engine has an oil deficiency but its what we do to correct the issue that makes or breaks us in having reliable engines.  The VG30 has a small oil pan capacity of 4qts…yes that’s right!  You read that right 4QTS!!!!  A pure bread pedigree Nissan work horse was only given 4qts of oil for its survival, that’s extremely low for the amount of oil this engine really utilizes.  So what does one do?  Well after seeing what options were on the market and what was being sold for the VG30 I decided to make the ultimate wet sump oil pan that brought all the facets of modern day racing technology to the Z32 community.  I spent right at a year developing a new racing oil pan of which took countless measurements to ensure what was about to be designed and made was in fact the best pan people could buy for their Z32.

I decided that once my figures were solid I would contact Moroso to produce my design.  I chose them as they are unquestionably the world leader in oil pan technology.  The second you mention Moroso you immediately think oil pans and oiling systems, so of course this was the right decision to make.  I made the call over to them and spoke with some of my buddies I knew back in the R&D department.  Gave them the run down on what I wanted and they drew up the CAD drawings to showcase what my vision was.  The first design sort of resembled the stock pan but on more of a race feel look and approach.  It was only rated at approx 6qts….still not enough for my liking and I felt we had more to improve upon.

A test pan was fabbed up and sent over to me to do a test fit and see how things were.  Again as I mentioned there was more improvements but without a rendering in front of me to physically test out I was only speculating at best on where we could go.  So I mocked up the test pan and dropped a block in a chassis I had and noticed a BUNCH of extra room that could be utilized.  So back to the drawing board I went into improving my design.

So as you can see a lot of room was still present for me to occupy.  This lead to me designing a new and improved version which incorporated a secondary kick out, drop back front on the sump, a newly designed oil pick up tube, and a windage screen.

With this rendering I was 100% a go with the production.  A last few minute updates to the pan and it made it a bit easier for the pan to be installed for when you drop the engine in and a few provisions for oil returns and oil cooler return was done.  I also integrated an oil temp sensor bung for ppl to utilize for data logging.  I thank the members of tt.net for bringing up that valid point to have it included.

Here is the newly designed oil pick up tube.  This new design allows users to clean the screen portion between builds unlike the factory cone style which has to be replaced.

Here are the pans being made at the Moroso facility.  Professional grade!

Pans get final test with checking for leaks and then sent out to be black zinc coated.  This prevents corrosion and gives the pan a well deserved clean look!

And now finally back at my shop fully assembled to a race engine.  This oil pan screams performance.

 

To date this oil pan is the largest and best equipped oil pan on the market for the Z32.  A lot of time and effort went into producing this pan for the community.  I want to thank Moroso for bringing my creation to life, Rich @ RDZ, and the feedback from the community.  Without you guys this project couldn’t have happened.

Oil pan specs are:

8qt capacity

Constructed of brand new sheet metal

4 trap doors (45 degree tilt)

Newly designed pick up tube

Built in Windage Screen

Magnetic Drain Plug

Oil Temp Sensor Provision

Zinc Plated

Twin Kick outs

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at tech@epracing.net

Oil pans are available for purchase now!

950HP Shortblock from HELL!

I got a phone call from Mr. Petar K.  that I’ve been helping throughout the years.  He called me looking to possibly get an engine built.  Of course I was eager to build something for him so we discussed options and narrowed in on what could be done for his needs.  He had a severe deadline which sort of had me worried but everything was contingent on his decision that had to be made by that following Monday.  Monday came and he pulled the trigger to have a full short block assembly made.  I was sweating bullets to get him this block done and it came together without issue and done actually a little early.  Knowing what this short block was capable of, I certainly had no idea what his final plans were (turbos etc) till after he came and picked up the engine but knew what type of power he was aiming for.    Fast forward a week later and I called to check in with him to see how the progress was going with the rest of his assembly.

Things were going together as planned.  He was anxious to get things up and going for the up and coming dyno day he was scheduled for.  Everything installed and running smoothly, he pulled up on the dyno and pushed out a whopping 789RWHP / 950BHP!  WOW… I got a call from my Petar after he had gotten tuned and he was very excited that he just put down this type of power.  I sat back and was in awe that something I just built with good parts and a solid attention to detail just put down an obscene amount of power.  I mean as an engine builder you build your outfits to handle the power (and some) but it put my modifications to the test and it shined the entire rev band.  It makes me happy that I can see my assemblies work like this especially when I have customers as excited as I get when I get the news.

My hat goes off to you Petar!  Have fun and be safe out there!

 

Petars Mod list:

EP Racing Spec Shortblock

CP Forged Pistons .040″

SCAT H-Beam Forged Connecting Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts

Clevite Main & Rod Bearings

EPR Bearing Coating Service

EPR Piston Skirt Coating Service

EPR HSO Crankshaft Modification

EPR Cylinder Bore Coating Service

JWT R5 Camshafts

JWT HD Valve Springs

ARP Headstuds

MSP Manifolds

Garrett GTX 2867 Turbochargers

WIN Factory Fuel Rail Kit w/ 1000cc Injectors

 

 

Breathing FIRE

If you’ve checked in within the past week or so you’ve seen the update on my project for EP Racing “Grey Goon”.  I’ve already begun the path in getting outfitted for new parts for this chassis.  This particular part(s) are the exhaust manifolds that are being built.  (Specs soon to come) The beauty of these manifolds is that these will be one of the very few tubular manifolds that are fully equal length in design and will utilize a true vband setup.  Im keeping my turbo selection under wraps for now but what you guys can know is that I’ll be running an external wastegate setup along with Tial stainless steel vband turbine housings.  Quality is at an all time high with these manifolds and once completed and tested will be available exclusively right here at EP Racing.

Stay tuned!!!

EP Racings Project “Grey Goon”

For some time now I’ve been contemplating a new relationship with a new Z32 chassis.  I’ve often wondered with the capabilities that lie within myself and the work at the shop, what strides can I accomplish in making a new race car vastly unique compared to anything else out there in the Z32 scene.  Recently I was given the opportunity to acquire a new chassis from Sean Farrah (owner/operator) of SPL Parts in Austin, TX.  It was a great decision on my part not only for personal reasons (finally get a new Z32 to do testing/product development on) but business wise too because I could begin a long business relation with SPL Parts that could possibly grow into something more as time progresses.

So a good buddy of mine Miles Hall aka” Milo” aka “Spanish Paprika” aka owner of Project LOWFATZ, aided my decision in purchasing this new chassis.  Big plans were conjured about what we will do to the chassis once rolled into its new home.  Full stripping of the interior, foam injection, roll cage, to name a few.  Point is, this chassis was/is going places that no other Z32 chassis has gone before.  Fast forward to 2 weeks ago she arrives at my shop door heartless but with that sexy fat ass that we all know and love on the Z32.  Grey Goon I named her, for the sheer fact that she has this mystic grey metallic paint that its still one of my favorite colors from the factory and her being a goon to give the notion that she’s going to be doing some bullying on the street and definitely on the track.

  Day 1-THE DROP OFF!!!!

 

 

We did a full walk through with the car and wrote down everything we were going to remove.  The next day was going to begin the Grey Goons journey.

Day 2 – D Day

 

   

 

 That same day “Spanish Paprika” rolled the front fenders on the “Goon” before I removed them.

 

After a long 12hr day we had the car fully stripped down to where we could really start to dive into it and get the underlying stuff out.

THE CARNAGE!

 

 

After we cleaned up everything the Grey Goon was sitting quietly in her current state.  Waiting for more pampering and a new beginning.

There are big plans for this car as I sit here and write this blog about it.  The ideas and parts that I plan to fabricate and build have never been done before and Im eagerly awaiting the day I can turn the key and hear her breathe again.  I plan to race in a few different categories.  So for all of you that have read this first entry of the “Grey Goon”  be prepared to see the Z32 scene and community get put on its head because this car is going to set a new standard in Z32 performance.  EP Racing will be a formidable entity in the race engine and race car building arena and plans to further its ability are soon underway.

Thanks for reading!