My 1992 S13 Drift Car Build up

[Volchok]

So I started this in September of 08 and am almost finished with the build. I rushed into buying the best deal I could find on an sr swapped s13 chassis, and make it to VD07 and got the car a week before the event. Unfortunately it had a R32 front end on it, but It made it through the first even easily. It's not quite up to the caliber of some of the builds on here, but my main goal with this build was to do one event every month and work on the car between events. So far I have gone once a month since Sept 08, haven't missed one month!!!

here is the car as i picked it up, I rushed into buying it cause I had registered for VegasDrift 007 with no car and a week out I had to make a choice, the cheapest SR'ed 240 I could find, I was brand new to drifting and looking int eh wrong places, lol. found it on Autotrader.com
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_DSC03996.JPG
engine bay wasn't too pretty and it had a stock sidemount boosting less that 6 psi.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_DSC04004.JPG
interior was classic ugliness
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT2711.JPG
started the stripping process
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT2756.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New/normal_PICT3306.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New/normal_PICT3307.JPG
picked up some seats for a pretty good price, should have bought one really nice one instead of two decent ones, but CFinch admonished me too late... live and learn , some say do it right or do it twice, i need to do it twice to really learn...My cat approved of the seat...
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT2749.JPG
cage installed by Forrest Wang from Full Race, amazing work.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3366.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3370.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3365.JPG
started painting the cage and interior, I am a big fan of rattle can, anodized blue all the way on everything,and I mean everything as u will see.. :rofl:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3375.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3376.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3373.JPG
cage taped off painting the interior, rattle can of course...
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3378.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3380.JPG
much better all black
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3382.JPG
new hydraulic ebrake from powered by max
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3359.JPG
enlisted the help of Tommy Suell to install the hydro ebrake, I bribed him with Mcdonalds fish Sandwiches
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3384.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3391.JPG
finished product, very happy with it
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PICT3470.JPG
finished interior
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/gauges/normal_PICT3415.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/normal_PICT3404.JPG
blew the tranny at JustDrift as I was missing the drive shaft loop. So I go t a new one and a B & M Short Shifter
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3029.JPG
put in a Kaaz 2 way LSD and got my suspension stuff in. Stance GR+ Pros and battle version all the way around. Tein tie rod ends and s14 inners. Need to go SPL soon for the tie rods, and do the steering knuckle mods for max angle, that will be soon also.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3055.JPG
stock shit and shitty eibach sport springs on tokico bluse, sold on zilvia to get some money back
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3058.JPG
replaced with suspension hotness
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3061.JPG
front mount installed, can now boost 13 psi!
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_PICT3092.JPG
new turbo S15 T28
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New/normal_PICT3241.JPG
finally swapped the font end back to stock
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New/normal_beforeandafter.jpg
and painted the car VegasDrift Blue...sparco hood pins and B magic aero all the way around, now I have a carbon fiber hood on but no pics of it.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New/normal_PICT3305.JPG
car was great at Vegasdirft Primm
http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/437915552_hEQZx-L.jpg
Pulled the motor to install new turbo, greddy oil pan and oil cooler, nismo motor mounts. Rattle can the engine bay, hi temp flat balck.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3432.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3433.JPG
new turbo installed with circuit sports lines
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3429.JPG
oil cooler on
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3430.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3442.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3428.JPG
painted the valve cover
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/new2/normal_PICT3436.JPG
painted some Hannabi's I picked up from Smerf, thanks man, again rattle can
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/normal_wheel.JPG
engine back in with painted intercooler piping, new z32 MAF and Greddy intake, new pulley kit on,
new fuel injectors installed, fuel rail painted cause I can...seem to never run out of rattle can paint
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3444.JPG
ECU installed. Got the new Circuit Sports Downpipe on. Meagan test pipe, and HKS Hi Power Exhaust all on
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3447.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3449.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3454.JPG
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installed sensor for AEM wideband
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3455.JPG
and finally got the subframe spacers on.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3456.JPG
also I got the rear stainless steel brake lines and clutch line on. I am going to z brakes after this event so I didn't do the fronts. I am hoping to get a little better response on the rears with the hydraulic ebrake now.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3468.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3469.JPG


thanks for looking, see you at VD10 first event with the T28, 550's, Blitz SBC I-color boost controller, and Enthalpy Tuned ECU, 16 psi!!!! Oh man I can't wait...

[InlineS13]

Cool stuff. I like those dimples.

[fliprayzin240sx]

What the hell is up with the fenders on that one pix???

[Volchok]

What the hell is up with the fenders on that one pix???


which?

if u mean the action shot from Primm, those fenders have already been replaced with wide body ones. When I swapped to the stock s13 front end, Andys Auto sport sent me the wrong over fenders so I had to snag two super fast to make the primm VD event with a front end, and the passenger side one I got was dented in, from the previous owner's door hitting it. If you mean the first pic, its the r32 fenrders. other than that I dunno...

[RX729]

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[valve timing]

can i get somemore picutres of this car ?

[azndoc]

There is so much blue there on the car I would think that your from LBC.

[PoorMans180SX]

Not bad, especially for the multi-colored abused s-chassis from Ebay.

Keep it up.

[civilized_drifter]

looks good man, i think that the r32 fronts look weird on s13's

[azndan2]

i really like what you've done with the rattlecan job
did you sand everything before spraying?

[importantone]

I'm glad you went back to the original front end. I believe this car was for sale in Socal at one point. I remember seeing the R32 front, or maybe it was another car. Keep it coming!

[Volchok]

Yeah this is the same car I bought it in San Diego about a year ago. Next thing is changing everything over to AN fittings under the hood. I will post some updates and more pictures after this weekends VegasDrift event. The blue is just my own expression of individuality and I much more concerned with how the car performs that how it looks. Its the 10 foot rule, a drift car should look good from about 10 feet away. I did sand and primer almost everything I painted, and also lots of layers. The whole car is rattle can inside and out.

[s13.dark1]

looking good like the new fron end better then the last

[s13dan]

got any more pics of the whole car?

[theracingbean]

I passed this thing sitting on a trailer tonight, lookin good man.

[HyperTek]

i know its a track car but i think you could have made it look a lil better or better taste in its appearance lol, or kept the r32 front end since it makes the car unique compared to the sea of s13s lol
i mean you spent some $$$ for a sick ass cage and all, just to half ass on the spray can choice

[drifter_for_life06]

if you're brand new to drifting and only doing one event a month....I wouldnt be spending so much money....get a feel for the car...drifting isnt all about power. But at least you got an S15 turbo and didnt do like I've seen people do and slap 2871R .86(why i donno) or gt30's on and go drifting. Either way, you got a good basis to build from and you're almost where I tihnk you should be. Good suspension, fresh chassis and not an overkill in power.

P.S. If you were boosting less than 6psi with the sidemount, its cuz your turbo was trash, my sidemount is awesom at 7psi and works great til a about 11 then it heat soaks

[Volchok]

i know its a track car but i think you could have made it look a lil better or better taste in its appearance lol, or kept the r32 front end since it makes the car unique compared to the sea of s13s lol
i mean you spent some $$$ for a sick ass cage and all, just to half ass on the spray can choice

I think the paint on the cage looks phenomenal, especially in person. The anodized blue is very nice. Most importantly, the cage is not for looks, but function.

if you're brand new to drifting and only doing one event a month....I wouldnt be spending so much money....get a feel for the car...drifting isnt all about power. But at least you got an S15 turbo and didnt do like I've seen people do and slap 2871R .86(why i donno) or gt30's on and go drifting. Either way, you got a good basis to build from and you're almost where I tihnk you should be. Good suspension, fresh chassis and not an overkill in power.

P.S. If you were boosting less than 6psi with the sidemount, its cuz your turbo was trash, my sidemount is awesom at 7psi and works great til a about 11 then it heat soaks

I have only been at it for a year, but trust me I am better than some who have been doing it for 3-5 years. I am a really fast learner and have been driving and flying my whole life. I will actually be entering the Formula D Pro event qualifier in Vegas this year in July, so the work I have done is completely within reason to my driving ability. I needed to get the car Formula D legal and fairly competitive. In fact, I already have an engine rebuild and larger turbo planned for next year.

here are a few more pics and a video link form this past weekend.

http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/479336588_V4zUC-M.jpg

http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/479336403_gmnxx-M.jpg

http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/479831186_n8mCc-L.jpg

Video Link
VegasDrift 10 LVMS on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/3376272)

New part to be installed this weeked:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3473.JPG

Full Race Manifold!!! I have to pull the turbo because I forgot to install the oil restrictor on my turbo oil lines, and since i have to pull the whole thing I decided to get the mani as I got a really good deal on it. Brand new it is $949 i paid much less from Forrest so I had to scoop it up. I also just ordered a Greddy 3" turbo elbow since that was stock too and the exhaust is 3". I decided to go with the Trust/Greddy one cause of the flange to separate the wastegate form the exhaust which I am told helps to reduce turbulence and increase flow, plus I ahve a lot of other Greddy stuff so why not.

Right now I am sourcing some black braided lines to install my new Sard FPR with AN fittings. I also got the pressure sensor for my sbc i-color boost gauge so I can read the fuel pressure in the cabin, and will still use the one under the hood for adjustments.

Last, I need to put in the steering rack bushings. I wish I would have opened the box for them sooner and saw that they are slotted and slide right over. for some reason I thought the tie rods had to be disconnected and then they went on. I wuold have done this much easier a few weeks ago when the motor was out. Live and learn.

I will post pics of all this as the work gets done.

[drifter_for_life06]

at least you plan your mods out and dont just throw shit at the car....and please tell me you didnt have so much rattle can you painted your jack too....?
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3454.JPG

[Volchok]

at least you plan your mods out and dont just throw shit at the car....and please tell me you didnt have so much rattle can you painted your jack too....?
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/normal_PICT3454.JPG


LOL no it came anodized blue!!!! LOL

that was even before I painted the car, i really do like anodized blue...

I am going to redo the valve cover, so it looks more anodized

her eis my new turbo elbow and Sard FPR The FPR also has a sensor attached to read pressure in the cabin on my boost controller.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3476.JPG

I also have black braided hose for all of my fuel lines now, that will be going on this weekend as soon as i figure out my new manifold clearing the outlet pipe
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/outlet1.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/outlet2.JPG

and yes that coolant line will be relocated.

[TPS240sxS13]

wow man everything is looking good. great build

[ZX88]

yum fullrace manifold.

[Volchok]

wow man everything is looking good. great build


Thanks a lot!!! I appreciate it.

yum fullrace manifold.

seriously huh, great craftsmanship! that thing is super sexy.

[Volchok]

so work from 8-6 but got out late and got home bout 7 started working on car. Pulled the mani again and re clocked it. I was really surprised but I was able to rotate it enough and still get the actuator to reach the waste gate. Luckily that little bend in it allowed me to twist it upside down and it reached the the waste gate. Put everything back on and it all fit! I was super stoked.

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3497.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3499.JPG

I tried to turn the compressor as much as possible and still get the actuator to reach so that the coupler wouldnt touch the manifold and just melt away, and surprisingly the intake still fit fine.

here everything is mocked up, still need to bolt the manifold all the way on and hook up everything else, power steering and intake and what not.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3498.JPG

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3500.JPG

I tell ya though that manifold is a work of art!

and the new turbo elbow:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3502.JPG

at least I am 3" from turbo back now.


tomorrow I will finish putting everything back together and also install the Sard Fuel Pressure regulator and convert all of the fuel delivery lines to black braided hose and AN fittings. If I have time I am going to do the steering rack bushings. That is the last thing I am doing before the 626 drift comp at Balcony on the 15th, then I got invited to represent VegasDrift at Collinf Frost's Spirit Drift in LA April 15th and the week after that VegasDrift at Buffalo Bill's in Primm on the 25th. I won't be doing any work until after the 25th. Then I will be going to z23 brakes and converting the oil catch can and power steering lines to black braided hose and AN fittings. I will also do the changes to the LCA and spindles for the increased steering angle.

[aoiken3]

madd props for doing what you did in the short amount of time you had. and the spray can job looks good too

[WangonwWarrior]

Looks good but the whole rattle can is a little out there but to each his own... Keep sliding

[PoorMans180SX]

Still looking good.

Funny how people are freaking out about how much money you've spent, though you've just got all the basic goods (besides sick full-race mani) and are buying quality parts.

I'm glad you know what you're doing. So many people don't.

[Volchok]

madd props for doing what you did in the short amount of time you had. and the spray can job looks good too

A lot of late nights after work to get it done!


Still looking good.

Funny how people are freaking out about how much money you've spent, though you've just got all the basic goods (besides sick full-race mani) and are buying quality parts.

I'm glad you know what you're doing. So many people don't.


Thanks!!!!

And I totally agree with your sig...suspension before power 100% for drifting. Thats What I did LSD and then suspension all the way around, first thing I put on the car.

[PoorMans180SX]

You should get PSM knuckles in their classic orange. I think it would go well with your blue.

[Volchok]

You should get PSM knuckles in their classic orange. I think it would go well with your blue.

which are you referring to?

[Volchok]

So I finished up assembling everything else for the manifold and actually got around to installing the steering rack bushings, they were really worn out and over due for a change. Old on top new on bottom, obviously.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3505.JPG

Next up is the fuel delivery system upgrades which I will do tomorrow. I am recovering from a day of riding yesterday and one hard spill at 40+ Mph...

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3512.JPG

this is for fun during weekends with no drift events!

[PoorMans180SX]

which are you referring to?

Parts Shop Max

Knuckle thread here:

http://zilvia.net/f/advertiser-specials-sales/221719-parts-shop-max-super-angle-steering-knuckles.html

Website:

::Powered by MAX:: (http://www.poweredbymax.net)

Legit stuff.

[Volchok]

Parts Shop Max

Knuckle thread here:

http://zilvia.net/f/advertiser-specials-sales/221719-parts-shop-max-super-angle-steering-knuckles.html

Website:

::Powered by MAX:: (http://www.poweredbymax.net)

Legit stuff.

OK I thought thats what you were talking bout cause of the orange but i call them powered by max, since that is there website. I got my hydro ebrake there. I am going to go with them or with MA-Motorsports for the steering angle modification.

[JohnnyDrfiter22]

I think he ment PBM, only company i know does orange.

This drift build is real nice! AT first i was like oh no not some dumb teenage kid again making terrible choices.....

[Black240Ct]

got any more pics of ur hydro ebrake bracket set up?

[PoorMans180SX]

I think he ment PBM, only company i know does orange.

This drift build is real nice! AT first i was like oh no not some dumb teenage kid again making terrible choices.....

Dan says PSM, so I say PSM.

Anyway, Yeah, I'd like to see how you set up your hydro.

[Volchok]

yeah I do have more pics of the install I will post them up in a few, I love the hydro ebrake, it works amazing. I just need to upgrade to Z32's in the rear, well all the way around really, to be most effective. What I really like is the placement. It only takes a fraction of a second to grab the handle and initiate the ebrake, with very minimal hadn travel.

[Volchok]

a few people were asking, so here are some more pics of the Hydro ebrake install:

the brake with lines attached:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/PICT3362.JPG

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/PICT3364.JPG

welding the brake to a 1/8" piece of steel:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3384.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3385.JPG

grinding down the tranny tunnel to weld the plate to:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3386.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3388.JPG
welding it in:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3392.JPG
one side done:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3390.JPG
on to the other side:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3393.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3394.JPG
smoothing out the welds:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3395.JPG

bout to runs the lines through the firewall:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3398.JPG
through the firewall:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3399.JPG
lines hooked up to the master cylinder, just took out the hard line and attached it to the rear port of the ebrake and the put the line from the top port of ebrake where the hard line used to be. Done.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3401.JPG

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/010908/PICT3403.JPG

and finished product again:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/gauges/PICT3410.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/PICT3470.JPG

[Volchok]

Last night I finally was able to install the new fuel pressure regulator and new pro lite black braided lines with AN fittings. I am absolutely in love with the pro lite lines, and will convert everything to them!
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3522.JPG
the HKS fuel rail adapter:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3519.JPG
Sard FPR with the Blitz pressure sensor attached:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3521.JPG
I put a T in the line and attached the old Greddy FPR gauge into it, so I can read the pressure in the engine bay for adjustments.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3520.JPG
also threw on the Blitz radiator 1.3 bar cap
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3523.JPG
and Greddy anodized blue oil filler cap. Need to anodize the valve cover.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/New3/PICT3524.JPG

[paulroesa]

car looks amazing , keep up the good work.............. s13 all the way !!!!!!!

[EDacIouSX]

i'm going to have nightmares and everything is going to be blue... lol. nice build! going to bed now...

[2slow2go]

looool crip drift car

[tincan]

I would put a rubber grommet where the ebrake lines run through the fire wall. Car looks good.

[pandapoo503]

papa smurf would be proud lol. but seriously looks good dude.

[Volchok]

I would put a rubber grommet where the ebrake lines run through the fire wall. Car looks good.

yeah i will, i need to cover all of the holes in the fire wall with metal tape anway for FD compliance.

My rear bumper came off at Horse Thief Mile this Saturday, and even though it was about six feet off the course, 3 people managed to hit it! I repaired it with the trusty zip tie stitching method, but i need to get a new body kit. Most likely an Origin Aggressive type 1 or 2 and then I will repaint the whole car. Still deciding what color to go with. Either a nice blue or even possibly black. When I go to 5 lug and get new wheels I might go with polished or white wheels to again be compliant with the new change in FD judging rules which wnat you to have light colored wheels.

[PoorMans180SX]

Hey, any updates? It's been a while and I'm basically doing the same thing to my newest car right now, just cleaning everything up and improving it at the same time.

[silviaz]

hope you painted the car other than...................... blue.

[Volchok]

hope you painted the car other than...................... blue.


wow how eloquent...


no updates as of yet. I need to fix my turbo/manifold. During practice for last weeks So Cal Drift comp, my turbo separated slightly from the mani causing a serious boost leak. It was like driving a KA! or worse...Apparently I made another mistake and didn;t use locking plates when installing the full race maifold and two of the screw backed themselves out. I did a bumper tap on the wall and it cuased the exhaust to swing out and seperate the two. I always learn the hard way. I have two locking plates coming in and will replace them in time for Vegasdrift on the 25th. The rear bumper is shot too so I am ordering a Origin Aggressive II full kit. I will paint the whole car very soon, and yes probably blue! I am consideing the Z33 daytona blue or something similar. I just bought a 2004 YZF450S and dropped some money into that, so no car parts for a few weeks.

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/YZF450/1.jpg

Just put on new bars, AVS unbreakable levers, and grips. Need to replace the crankcase cover, and do a oil change/filter change this weekend, and then I am doing Hot Cams. That thing has some balls! I am riding every weekend that I am not drifting, makes the time between events go faster!

The to do list for the car over the next few months:

First fix the manifold then

1.) Five lug swap
2.) RPF1 17x9 front and 17x10 rear
3.) Z32 breaks
4.) Origin Aggressive II Full Kit
5.) full paint job exterior only
6.) Bride or Sparco FIA approved seat
7.) Battery relocation
8.) External Kill Switch
9.) Tow hooks
10.) Cover all holes in firewall

I will post updates iof all, thanks for looking and all of the support, positive feedback. Zilvia is a great community.

[Grip]

great progress.. definitely function before form!..

[Volchok]

So its been a while since I posted updates. I didn't do much work lately because I have spent so much time riding moto X. I have been getting in a lot of track time and jumping a lot. If I am not drifting I Want to be riding!. I did the So Cal drift competition two months ago and was killing it in practice, laying down some of the better runs along with Josh G and had a really good chance of placing well until my manifold separated from the turbo! Apparently I missed the memo on locking plates! SO I took off the mani and installed longer turbo studs I found at Ace hardware, put on the locking plates and two nuts on each stud.

Vegasdift 11 at Buffalo Bills was great, car running perfect and got in some great tandem action with Forrest Wang and some great drivers from AZ.

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/LV_AE86/VD076.jpg
I let Josh drive my car a bit in the middle of the day because his car was out of commission. He wasn't used to my car, although after a few laps he said it drove great, and he accidentally spun on a wide line and hit a curb on the passenger side. The damage was pretty decent, and put me out of commission.
http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/531024108_t2KmA-L.jpg
you can see some of th damage here:
http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/531024152_zJKj7-L.jpg

and here you can really see the positive camber instantly added to the rear right wheel.
http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/531024211_sZ6Hu-L.jpg
here you cant se the tears in my eyes but they were ther, well almost.
http://thirdeyephotography.smugmug.com/photos/531024255_y8NBU-L.jpg

So it was time to go five lug and get new wheels, and I bought the five lugs from CFinch along with some z32 brakes and a nismo power brace. I picked them up form him at the VD11 event. Since Josh broke my car he offered to help fix it and was true to his word, he is a good guy thats why I didn't mind letting him drive my car. The worst part of the whole thing was the loss fo seat time.
We pulled the whole rear subframe off as the toe rod and rear lca were totally bent:
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/050909/SNC00042.jpg
here you can see the lca bent but it is a blurry
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/050909/SNC00043.jpg
Josh ordered a new battle version toe arm for me, and pulled a s13 sub frame form a shell at Spring Mountain Auto Body and was extremely helpful in the swap. HE did a lot of the work when I had to leave to get a tap and die kit to fix a bolt that the thread got trashed at the bottom. Of course it was the last bolt to get the sub frame in.

I also got my RPF1's!!!!!
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/SNC00035.jpg

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/SNC00036.jpg

So now I have the five lugs on the rear, along with the new sub frame and z32 brakes. I also got some 20mm H & R 5 lug spacers with Muteki light weight lugs in guess what...anodized blue!
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/050909/SNC00049.jpg
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/050909/SNC00051.jpg

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/050909/SNC00044.jpg

I wasn't able to get many pics due to the time constraints. I had to much to get the repairs dne as Van and Tom were nice enough to let Josh and I use there facilities and stayed late for us to finish, but I didn't want to keep them too late.
Next week I am going to install Tein s14 inner tie rods with SPL v5 outer tie rods, the front 5 lugs, spacers and z32 brakes. I have Hawk brake pads and stainless steel brake lines coming in tomorrow. We will also put in a rebuilt steering rack and the nismo power brace. I will try to get more pics of these and the car with all four wheels on.

I love the RPF1's, simply a great lightweight wheel for the price. I have 8 and am getting 4 more soon. After the May 31st RAD Experience at HTM, its time for body kit and paint! I can;
't wait. I will also powder coat the intercooler piping and valve cover.

Thanks for reading! and happy drifting.

[brndck]

oooh i love those rpf1s in white! i have a set of 17x9.5 and a set of 17x10 in silver, but after seeing yours i may hafta get mine refinished.

nice build too! well balanced.

[Volchok]

So this past weekend I was able to get some more things done. I was going to get a Hicas rack, but I decided just to pull my rack and swap it with a rebuilt rack from ARE here in Vegas, so I could get the car back together as quick as possible.

Old rack and new SPL outer tie rods, Tein S14 inners.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/SNC00063.jpg
the new s14 spindles and LCA with the bump stops cut off, courtesy off CFinch.
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/SNC00064.jpg
spindles and LCA Installed
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3545.JPG
The new steering rack, clean and beautiful and most importantly, leak free!
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3540.JPG
new rack installed
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3543.JPG
nismo power brace
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3541.JPG
power brace Installed, tie rods installed
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3544.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3549.JPG
new z32 brakes, Hawk pads cleaned up and painted silver
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3547.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3546.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3548.JPG
and with the wheels on
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/051809/PICT3551.JPG

sorry for the bad quality pics, cell phone pictures.

Still need to install the rear z32 brakes and then bleed the system, and take it for an alignment.

Almost ready for RAD Experience HTM on the 31st!

[Rapier46]

Hahah dude, the dameg that was done when you hit that curb, bender the wheel in like tha,t i did the exact same thing. the drive home was fun, the angle i bent my wheel was similar lol.

[Volchok]

I didn't hit the curb my friend Josh did.

[FaLKoN240]

Be careful using all the bumpsteer adjustment in the tie rod ends, you can snap the shank. Drifting is harsh on those, especially when hitting the bump stop.

[JohnnyDrfiter22]

Wow Great Updates since i last saw!!!
Why are you useing S14 Inner tie rods, any advantages?

[Volchok]

Wow Great Updates since i last saw!!!
Why are you useing S14 Inner tie rods, any advantages? They are a little beefier than the stock ones.

So some new parts on order:

URAS style 4 knock off body kit, going to get a 2 stage metallic blue paint job at spring mountain next week when the kit comes in.

Summit racing battery relocation kit
Taylor Master battery disconnect switch
summit racing tow hooks
4 more Enkei RPF1's
2 Sparco Pro 2000 seats in black
Sparco Monza Black Suede with anodized blue center Steering Wheel
NRG Anodized blue quick release hub.

Also got some safety gear for the Pro Ams:
GForce Pro Eliminator Helmet Matte Black
GForce GF525 Racing driver suit in black
GForce G5 Gloves black
GForce Nomex socks
Sparco Race Pro Shoes black
Oakley Carbon X Balaclava

I can't wait to get the body kit and paint job done, will post up pics along with pics of the battery relco and shut off switch, seats and steering wheel.

After this the car will be done! Wow....

[240love]

awsome build!!!

but can an s13 ever really be done?

[Volchok]

yeah thats very true, in fact I realized that I still need to do the power steering cooler, they were out of the one I wanted when I ordered from Summitt the other day. I still have to do that and I need more gauges and replace the existing non functioning cluster with a custom one that does work. So that would be a fuel gauge, tach, E.G.T and maybe speedo.

But it will be almost complete! I am really excited about all of the parts that are on order. I seriuosly can;t wait!!!! The pain job is going to be great, make the whole car look completely different.

[s13skank]

Dude that is truely a bad ass build!

[Black240Ct]

lets see some full car shots with those wheels. looking good

[Volchok]

So Here are some shots of the car, new paint job and body kit, steering wheel and seats. Thanks to Spring Mountain Autobody for the amazing work.

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3571.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3570.JPG
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http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3565.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3564.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3563.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3562.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3561.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3558.JPG
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3557.JPG

http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/062809/PICT3556.JPG

[wgJoY]

wow! Looking fresh!

You're a fan of blue, that's for damn sure.

[Black240Ct]

looking good

[xBtony]

Dang! Cars changed a lot since I saw it last at March Madness at WSIR...Love it!

[Volchok]

Dang! Cars changed a lot since I saw it last at March Madness at WSIR...Love it!


Thanks man I appreciate it, many hours and $'s. LOL

I always say hard work and perseverance pays off.

[xBtony]

^They deff paid off...I really love what u've done with the car...Hopefully I can see it again sometime soon :D

[Volchok]

So I updated my Excel spreadsheet of my build to include everything up to date. Wow I spent some cash!!! Crazy how much money you can spend on a car...Here is my list of parts and their respective sum...

SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN
Stance Coilovers GR+ Pro
Kaaz 2 way LSD
Greddy Front Strut Bar
SPL Transmisison Mount
Rack & Pinion Bushings
Battle Version Tension rods
Tein Inner Tie Rods
SPL Outer tie Rods
Battle Version Rear Upper Control Arm
Battle Version Traction Rods
Battle Version Toe Arm
B & M Short Shifter
Circuit Sports Subframe Bushings
ACT unsprung clutch

ENGINE/EXHAUST
Nismo Motor Mounts
Greddy Turbo Timer Used
Greddy Turbo Timer Harness
Greddy Large Oil Pan
Titek Denso Fuel Injectors 550cc
SBC i-color boost controller
HKS Super Sequential BOV w/ Hotpipe
Greddy Cold Pipe kit
Westco Sealed Battery
HKS Actuator
XS Power FMIC (used)
Z 32 MAF
Greddy Intake
Enthalpy Tuned ECU
Koyo Radiator
Clutch Fan (used)
OEM Fan Shroud
CS Radiator Hoses
Greddy Water Temp Adapter
Full Race Exhaust Manifold
Sard Fuel Pressure Regulator
HKS Fuel Rail Adapter
Earls Fuel Lines
Blitz Pressure Sensor
Greddy Oil Filler Cap
Blitz 1 bar radiator Cap
Garrett T28 Turbo
CS Turbo Lines
Megan Pully Kit Blue
HKS Hi Power Exhaust
Megan Test Pipe
Circuit Sports Down Pipe
Top Fuel Catch Can

Defi Blue Racer Gauges
Water Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Aem Wideband A/F Gauge

INTERIOR
Bride Super Low FG Rails
Sparco Black Suded Monza Wheel
NRG Qucik Release Hub Gen 2.5
Sparco Pro 2000 Seats
Sparco Harness Pads 3"
Corbeau 5 Point Harness
Greddy Counterweight Shift Knob
MOMO Pit Stop E Brake Handle
MOMO Leather E Brake Boot
MOMO Pedal Kit
MOMO Floor Mats
Full Race 6 Point Cage w/ door bars - Done by Forrest Wang

BRAKES
CS Front Rotor 5 lug
CS Rear Rotor 5 lug
5 Lug Conversion
Z 32 Brakes
Z32 Steel Brake lines
Hawk Racing Pads Front
Hawk Racing Pads Rear

EXTERIOR
30mm Front Fenders
50mm Rear Fenders
OEM Carbon Fiber Hood
Uras knockoff body kit
Paint and body work - Spring Mt. Auto Body
H4 Headlight Conversion
HID Headlights 8000k
Enkei RPF1 Rims white 17x9 - 4
Enkei RPF1 Rims white 17x10 - 8

[wannabdr1ftr]

thats a hefty amount...

[Volchok]

Well I just killed my motor last night doing a drift demo with Forrest Wang at the Bulling, Las Vegas Motor Speedway to a super modified/midget crowd of about 3500 people. I had the throttle pinned for about 5 mins straight temps soared and fucked up my motor. Going to try to swap in a built motor before the Pro ams next week. Wish me luck!

[codyille]

That sucks! Good luck, this car has come sooooo far since I've seen it last! Looks good, keep it up.

[Choku_Dorian]

haha... going for $30 grand or bust...

nice build, love all the rattle can

[MunsonAuto]

Great build man!! Keep up the damn good work as well as the updates! Good luck with the motor swap.

[Volchok]

I haven't updated in a while. I am rebuilding again for next season and started the tear down re-build process.

new turbo parts ordered:

Full Race twin scroll T3 manifold, dual wastegates
2 38 mm Tial MVS wastegates Blue with Full Race Logo
SR20 RWD Downpipe for twinscroll T3 dual wastegate
Garrett GT3071R turbo t3 .78 AR twin scroll housing 3" v band
rc engineering 750 cc injectors
Tial Q BOV blue


already installed the power fc

http://www.garagevegas.com/1.jpg

http://www.garagevegas.com/2.jpg
http://www.garagevegas.com/3.jpg
http://www.garagevegas.com/4.jpg

Stripped the car back down to a bare chassis and took out all of the wiring. Painted the engine bay and interior white.

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finally cut out the rear fenders, btw don't copy this method it is the wrong way to weld the seam:

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the beautiful Teah welding the other side, she has put in as many hours as myself on this rebuild.
Note the proper safety attire:

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The new dual 38mm wastegate setup:

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started prepping the spindles and LCA's for the PBM steering mod, waiting on the parts to begin welding them.
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began the wiring process:

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weatherpacking all connections, and making sub harnesses for dash and front and rear...
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new engine harness:

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http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/121009/normal_SNC00012.jpg
http://www.teahnshawn.com/gallery/albums/upload/240SX/121009/normal_SNC00013.jpg
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Started the V mount:

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Gussets on the V mount, yes gussets...

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BMC, CMC and lines covered in heat shielding
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New gauge and switch setup on dash

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new gauge cluster

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this is what I made to mount the fuse block, relays for turn signals and brakes, and the ecu and ignitor chip.

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mounted above passenger floorboard on the firewall, below cut off switch
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continuing the V mount

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here we cut off the original filler neck and overflow connection and blocked it off, every thing will be done from the coolant expansion tank.
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-16 AN on the upper radiator hose connection.
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-16 AN on the motor side waterneck with a tap for the coolant expansion tank.
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all of the gauges and stereo hooked up, plugged in and working
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gauge cluster...switches on bottom right are turn signals and hazzards
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thats it for now, more to come soon!

[97240TB]

Dang, you spent quite a bit of money! Goodluck with everything man! Props for all the Hard work.

[sil80 monster]

very nicely done!!! keep it up!

[s13 @ fullboost]

uber legit

[borracho]

this build is effen tits!!!

[DALAZ_68]

wat mods were needed to move the stereo to the top section

[Volchok]

so got the motor back in, turbo and exhasut manifold and wastegates on. AN fittings on the oil return line. All turbo lines on, heat shielding on the lines, and reclocked the turbo.

left my camera at home so I apologize for the blurry cell phone pics.
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using sway bar brackets to mount radiator in bushings to reduce vibrations.

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more to come...

[bboyoracle]

Love the update.....looking forward to more!

[PoorMans180SX]

Wow, looking good. I remember when you cracked your manifold at The Streets. Shouldn't have to worry about that anymore!

[Volchok]

Wow, looking good. I remember when you cracked your manifold at The Streets. Shouldn't have to worry about that anymore!

LOL! Yeah I know, but that weld held up great! I can't wait to get this to next year's ASB.

[95KA-Turbo]

Damn, when I first started reading this thread I wasn't so sure about it. You definitely made do with what you had. Now it looks like you're able to spend a lot more time/effort on the car and it looks freaking amazing!

[MELLO*SOS]

Yup turning out so bossssssssss. It was a beautiful sight, walking into the shop last night to see the SR hanging on the cherry picker. Looks so dope finally in the car! Garage Vegas making shit happen!!!

[Volchok]

Damn, when I first started reading this thread I wasn't so sure about it. You definitely made do with what you had. Now it looks like you're able to spend a lot more time/effort on the car and it looks freaking amazing!


thanks man! much appreciated. It has been an interesting learning process.

Yes and Mello is correct, none of this would be possible without Garage Vegas.

[jrhgolf23]

im lookin forward to seein the steering mod. ive always been interested in that.
and what is the advantage of running the dual wastegates?

[Volchok]

im lookin forward to seein the steering mod. ive always been interested in that.
and what is the advantage of running the dual wastegates?


when you have a twin scroll manifold, it takes advantage of the divided pulse of an inline four's firing sequence to increase the spool time of the turbo.


The old design put the wastegate in between the two divided chambers releasing some from both chambers, the new design puts one waste gate per chamber, allowing for a much smoother and faster release.


plus it looks badass

[burnsauto]

im actually somewhat impressed by the 3rd page of this thread, at the 1st i was a little weary on how much of a "track car" it was going to be and its turned out great. Starting off simple and moving forward the more you drive it is the way a lot of guys should do it instead of trying to have it all done at once.

Again, keep up the good work.

[driftertim]

HOLY MOLY, I have to say I love the white, overall style is legit, I like the v-mount, never seen it like that before. Any info on the wiring? Cost and how you did it? Are lights and horn, wipers, functional? SICK build dude, Mine is on its way, I got every part I need but its -30 here and the garage my 240 is stored in has no heat or electricity lol.

[Volchok]

the wiring is a painless 8 circuits extreme conditions fuse block and a 6 switch non fused panel to go with it. I also bought weatherpack connectors for all of the connections, all bought from summittracing.com. The headlights and turn signals work, but I have no wipers, high beams, pop up lights horn or anything I don't need from a track car. They make ones with 12 and 18 circuits for all fo that stuff if you need it.
i do have a stereo though. LOL subs and amp coming later.

[Sonic Motor]

The car looks great shawn!! Cant wait to see it in action again!

[Volchok]

Thanks a lot Jxn, it will be at all So-Cal Drift Comps next year...

[S13Missle]

Awesome build.

[FOUNTAIN]

were are you getting your power fc tuned

[Brian W.]

sweet looking project! lots of quality parts and work in there.

[240smoke]

great build man.

[slow40sx]

holy shit :boink:

[Volchok]

sweet looking project! lots of quality parts and work in there.


LOL thanks, just hooked up your high pressure power steering line tonight.

Got the fuel lines on, FPR mounted and fuel filter relocated. Alos starter and alternator wired up now.
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Custom Full Race oil catch can from Forrest
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Also got the vent in the hood done, will post pics of that tomorrow. Paint is drying. I forgot to take pics while doing it cause I left my camera at home, only finished product shots.

[Volchok]

here is the vent after riveting into hood, forgot camera the night before so no pics of the process. I want to thank Adam from Drift Social and Fokai Drift for the hood vent.

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bracket for throttle cable
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gauge for FPR on, no remote mount, just didnt look right.
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[slideways2004]

wow man. i have the same feeling. in the first page, it looked like a regular 240sx with some mods. Now you are doing this amazing build!! I can't wait to see it running and for you to drive what you built.

Are you doing the wiring yourself??

[ETHANOLED SR]

Awesome build, I can't wait to start piecing mine together soon. Just wondering, Is your motor stock bottom end so far?

[Volchok]

wow man. i have the same feeling. in the first page, it looked like a regular 240sx with some mods. Now you are doing this amazing build!! I can't wait to see it running and for you to drive what you built.

Are you doing the wiring yourself??


thanks a lot I appreciate it. Yes, I did all of the wiring myself. I am actually doing a How to on the painless harness right now that I will post soon.

Awesome build, I can't wait to start piecing mine together soon. Just wondering, Is your motor stock bottom end so far?

Yes it is a stock bottom end. Just s15 pistons. I like it, no issues, plus it is so easy to pick up another long block and swap everything over.

[Volchok]

and so on with the progressions...

CJ using the belt sander on some intercooler piping, Forrest contemplating the next piece of the puzzle and Ray contemplating whether or not he can stand listening to the Rhianna album for a fourth time...
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precise fitment...
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the weldings continue...
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Ray about to get some UV burn...
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welding the 90 angle onto compressor...
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cold side getting there...still needs BOV
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waiting on the coupler, should be here tomorrow.
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Mounting Tabs for intercooler...
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the 4" core is working great.
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compressor ready
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bout to do the BOV, cutting the flange off of the old 3" intercooler from the first attempt.
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almost done...
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Thats it for now, more tomorrow...

also got a chance to take apart my old motor that I blew at the LVMS bullring drift demo.
Valve cover off, caked on motor syrup...this thing has seen better days...
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cylinder 2 had 0 compression,lets see why...
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so I will finish tearing it down and bore it out 1mm, and rebuild it, gotta have a spare motor. Pics of that as it goes.


3"-2" reducer, beaded edge
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brackets for intercooler
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an 90 degree AN to the IACV from here:
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finally got around to replacing the steering column bushing:
old and new
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kind if an annoying task...
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and finally...

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the first look at the Wangle steering mod...
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[NismoDriverS13]

that is sooooo bad ass!!!

[fukurvee8]

Damn. Nice build man. Keep up the work and keep the posts rolling.

[kalypso123]

:eek3d: holy shit

thanks a lot I appreciate it. Yes, I did all of the wiring myself. I am actually doing a How to on the painless harness right now that I will post soon.


yes yes and yes!


...I dont understand some of the things you're doing, but its too tedious to ask, so KEEP GOING!

[clark]

i needed an update like this...novel idea with the IACV fitting

[Volchok]

so the V mount is done. Now we can mock up the tubs making sure that all of the piping has clearance. Pulled the motor and everything back out.
Properly looped water line:
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Gaping holeage...
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I finally fixed the massacre to the fender that the previous owner inflicted when trying to do the r32 front end conversion.
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Forrest started the tubs:
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doing the grindings...
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it helps when you rub it slowly and say nice things...
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its 3 a.m. do u know where your right tub is?
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next day back to the weldings...
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stitch welding the chassis...
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my first time making gussets. I have to confess to those that are wondering that dimple dies are even more addicting than weather pack connectors...
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and then I made these to cover the travesty that was left after removing the battery tray, and cover the old FMIC holes with nice new thats right dimple died covers...
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my other gussett...
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all of the unnecessary holes in firewall and fender covered...
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thats it for now, painting again today and then everything reassembled starting tomorrow after work.

[Om1kron]

cool looks like you're having fun.

[95KA-Turbo]

Still looking awesome.


Did you guys drop the ball joint mount?

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It looks like you did...I'd love to see the other side of the spindle :).



I looked at it more and maybe you just ground around it?

[slow40sx]

this is the only build thread i've ever actually kept up with haha good shit man

[punxva]

everything is looking good keep up the good work man

[HouseElf]

damn this is pimp! haha i would love to see this in person

[kalypso123]

I know thats going from the coolant neck to a water temp sensor, but why are you doing this.

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[95KA-Turbo]

Because that would usually be the heater system, and he's blocked it all off.

[Volchok]

^^^ yeah that goes to heater core, one of the spots you can block off but the head and block have to be looped. This is the best way, AN fittings and a short loop, it will also be cushion clamped to the motor. You don't wan t to be in the middle of an event and tear a heat hose line, and the stock piece for this has about 5 sections any one of which could leak.

[240rider95sx]

really nice build man, love the blue lol

[MELLO*SOS]

grind weld rinse repeat. I'm seriously going to place us a bulk order for flap discs, cutoff wheels and wire wheels!!

Car is coming along so nice dude.. Bet that stripping was tedious! I got as much as I could before I left...

[Volchok]

yeah man thanks for the help. I am picking up a few wire wheels and brushs today...

[Volchok]

paint is finally done.

3rd time painting engine bay in as many months.


what a mess...
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aircraft stripper on everything...
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starting primer...
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clear coat shot with mini silver flake...
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fucking beautigful...
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assembly begins tonight...

3 days, 3 nights, and 9 hours of combined sleep later...

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[MyRBpissesMeOff]

holy shit nice man

[Slidin240Wayz]

keep on going!

[240cracker]

dudeee
ur car is too fukn sick stop posting u make me feel like shit

[ZilviaKid]

this thread when from sketchy to amazing!

sick ass build

[mothon]

Very nice. Looks good.

[PacificDrift_Nick]

wow

love that bay

[mysync]

crazy transformation props, ps u need position lights :P
i got a pair for cheap if your interested ^^

[95KA-Turbo]

Damn! That looks awesome!


This thread makes me even more excited about starting on my motor!

[97240TB]

Holy crap that engine bay shot is money!

[Volchok]

thanks eveyrone, much appreciated. I put in two 21 hour days and one 19 hour day this week getting to where I am now. Really trying to make the Jan 16th Vegas Drift event.
lower radiator hose on....
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got the CAS cover on...
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with some dress up bolts...
and the new side view mirrors...still need to make corner pieces for them.
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and IACV hose on...
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[240sxfamily]

only thing i dislike is the vmount..destroys the car.

[ILoveMyRHS13]

only thing i dislike is the vmount..destroys the car.
I hope you mean ascetically. :mepoke:

Looks better then a front mount. :hide:

[240sxfamily]

I hope you mean ascetically. :mepoke:

Looks better then a front mount. :hide:
yearpp. thats what I mean.

[sfourteen zenki]

This build is amazing man, keep it up! And good luck on making the Jan 16th event - hope you do extremely well!

[MELLO*SOS]

Volchok the car got hella attention last night at the BBQ :) Should be lots of awesome new photos for your build thread hehe

only thing i dislike is the vmount..destroys the car.

Haha you've gotta be kidding.. The V-mount setup is boss and you know it :)

[slow40sx]

Volchok the car got hella attention last night at the BBQ :) Should be lots of awesome new photos for your build thread hehe



Haha you've gotta be kidding.. The V-mount setup is boss and you know it :)


i personally love the way a front mount looks, i guess its the ricer in me haha, but V-mount is dope cause its always custom and its much more efficiant, this car is rad nasty as hell and i love it

[godrifttoday]

Sick engine bay!!!!

[gsxr141]

wow, just wow.

[Martino]

i personally love the way a front mount looks, i guess its the ricer in me haha, but V-mount is dope cause its always custom and its much more efficiant, this car is rad nasty as hell and i love it

I've had the same debate with a couple people. Despite how much more functional the front mount really is with such shorter piping and position (with proper hood venting of course) of Vmount, who honestly doesn't love looking in the rear view mirror to see a big dirty mean ass intercooler scream up behind you?

I know my ricer side does. LOL.


On a side note...I restarted from the first page again on this thread just to actually take in and grasp what you've done in such a short time while managing your money properly. Truly a great build here! I'm continuously loving it.

[BustedS13]

yearpp. thats what I mean.

i really hope you got pinked for your comments in this thread. v-mount ruins the car? go fuck yourself

car looks awesome, coming along nicely!

[nissansrbetter16]

great build sir

[HS13KLS]

wow, good shit man!!!
from looking at the first picture of what it used to be. then it was rattle canned all over.
out of nowhere you get it actually painted, and just doing everything else. good work.
looks awesome!!

[Skyn]

we're throwing it down lol nice one shawn

[90hatchie]

i really hope you got pinked for your comments in this thread. v-mount ruins the car? go fuck yourself

car looks awesome, coming along nicely!

he was pinked for dual accounts
lol

[drftwerks]

i am surprised at the lack of blue in the last batch of pics.

[Martino]

i am surprised at the lack of blue in the last batch of pics.


Engine bay focus I guess.
I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of the blue, I AM a fan of the color. Looks dope.

[dreamin240sx]

hey i have been following ur build and all i can say is wow... ur definetly living my dream lol so anyways i was wanderin those blue rims u had that ur buddy smaked off the curb.. wat did u do wit them. did he tear that one up or did he bend it. i really like them they look really good and i was wanderin if u wanted to get rid of them if u havent all ready. also i cant remember but were they 4 lug. i have dial up or i would go back and look lol. well if u could let me no i would really appreciate it thanks again

[Martino]

hey i have been following ur build and all i can say is wow... ur definetly living my dream lol so anyways i was wanderin those blue rims u had that ur buddy smaked off the curb.. wat did u do wit them. did he tear that one up or did he bend it. i really like them they look really good and i was wanderin if u wanted to get rid of them if u havent all ready. also i cant remember but were they 4 lug. i have dial up or i would go back and look lol. well if u could let me no i would really appreciate it thanks again

Falkin Hanabi
4 Lug

Don't quote me on it as I've yet to see it in the thread, but I'm going to guess that they're 17x9 +20, seeing as how that's a very commonly good size for those rims.

[n8RPS13]

Sweet build man!! I started on page 1 and skipped to the final page as I always do and was quite impressed with the difference in the car from start to its current state, much more so than other build threads I have read. Keep up the good work! Oh yeah the Vmount is sick and more functional, I don't care what anyone says!

[sincity_sil80]

vegas doin it big!! haha.. just heard about garage vegas the other day, i'll have to go check it out sometime.. great build..cant wait to see this car in person!! keep it up, inspiration to us all.

[MELLO*SOS]

i am surprised at the lack of blue in the last batch of pics.

The cross member, spindles, power brace, tension rods and some other under body stuff is blue now. Not much in the engine bay painted blue, but there is a lot of anodized blue stuff now. It should look sick when all put back together, should be really soon Volchok's cranking on this car..

[Volchok]

Yeah those were Falken Hannabi's 17x9 i sold them a while ago when I got the RPF1's.

more updates coming today...

thanks everyone for the positive encouragement.

[Volchok]

front suspension is done...
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brake stuff back in some more wiring done...
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[cbcustoms]

Nice build man..doing the same thing with my s14 now..never ending money pit

[kalypso123]

wow... you rule harder then most

[PoorMans180SX]

Why are the springs white on your coils? Just painted them, or different rates?

[Volchok]

they are painted and then clear coated with the silver flake,looks good in person. same coils.

[bluecb7]

It's looking good, loving the color. The only question that I have is, are you worried about how the paint is going to hold up on the springs?

[franklin93zx]

Can it have my children?

[Volchok]

It's looking good, loving the color. The only question that I have is, are you worried about how the paint is going to hold up on the springs?

with the stiffness of the dampener the coils barley compress under load. The paint will crack but it will hold. If you look at it closely you will see a lot of cracks all over it over time, but it still looks good, you rarely get that close.


oil cooler fan and radiator fan wired, oil cooler mounted, remote filter relocation installed. Halfway done wiring the headlights. pics tonight...

[Z33dori]

hopefully next time i come to vegas there will be an event. I was just there in Dec.

Car looks great, loving the build.

[Volchok]

Really if you do hit me up! We have and event every month, check the site and you can arrange it around one!

[Volchok]

she has eyes...
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oil cooler mounted...
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got Wangle?
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windshield back in
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quarter glass in
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oil filter mounted, and one of my only 4 sponsors, K&N! Those guys are great, supporting amateur drivers!
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wiring looks messy still, need to clean it up, maybe on large loom.
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bumper mock up...
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can we make the event this weekend? I don't know yet...

[powahousealex]

Great built.

[ssmafia]

great build thats a good looking car man.. idk if i missed it or not but r those 35mm over fenders. im looking for ssome for my car but idk what mm i want...

[Volchok]

30 mm front and 50 mm rear both origin

[HPballer76]

very nice! i just read the whole thread and all i can say is wow!

we need another update!

[Drift_This]

i just saw this thread tonight and read the whole thing. car went from sketch cheap buy to super baller. love the build and cant wait to see it compete and get some shots of it in action. you make my s13 have wicked penis envy.

[HandsomeDrive]

awsome build!!!

[sickstatus]

baller.

i wish i can do this ahaha.

well everyone wishes for stuff like this too. =p

nice build. first time reading through every comment n everypage rofl.

[smoothcoupe]

this car reminds me of the Mckinney Motorsports s13's. Awsome job.

[shiftdrift]

very nice build. very tastefully done, congrats. on what? idk, building a baller drift car.

[sidedrifts13]

i love your car its amazing i am speechless

[Slidin240Wayz]

Go with 1 large loom instead and breakaways from there.

[initial_jc]

this look OCD status but its good

[conrad_s13.5]

what kind of intake manny is that?

[slow40sx]

UPDATESSS!!!????!!!!!!! :hyper:

[SUPERSTAR]

You better have my thong on the rearview mirror when done.

[Drift_This]

UPDATESSS!!!????!!!!!!! :hyper:
wat he said.