Spicy LS1 Curry Build

[smellslikecurry]

So I picked up this zenki in April. Really clean chassis for being a NY car. Got it for a great deal. It had an freshly rebuilt SR in it and looked like this...


PS Phillip please excuse the grammar and punctuation.:axe:


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You can see in the last pic that something was up with that front end. The core support was slightly tweaked. The paint is in pretty good condition...no big dents or scratches.

First couple of days I didn't really do anything with the car. Brought it over to a good friend's shop, Tarmac SPL. If you're from NY and you bring your 240sx to a different shop you need to stop and bring it to Damian. I hope this build thread will be a testament to the quality of his work. Damian eats, sleeps, craps 240s.

Here's the car at Tarmac already looking better.

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Got bored and cut a heart out in my bumper

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The car came with these awesome 18x7 +45 or something jdm tyte hella flush wheels. They were too awesome for my car so I decided to sell them and get in touch with Ravspec for some new wheels. Calvin's the man. He's local and always does his best to hook us up.

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JDM / USDM Auto Performance Parts Wholesale - Specialized in STI, EV0, 350Z - Ravspeconline.com (http://www.ravspeconline.com/shop/catalog/)

a week or two later we have...

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aka stop buying knock off bullshit

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got some kics for a great deal with my wheels.

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This car will never be drift hellaflush so sorry fanboys. These tires are just temp rollers. I'll need traction and a whole lot of it so my next tire setup will probably be a set of semi-slicks. 275/35/18 all around most likely. Yes I will be going widebody.

A friend of mine was selling his Navan setup so I scooped that up at the same time as well. Slapped it all on that night

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Snapped some pics the next morning...FJ daily in the background. I love that damn thing.

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please excuse the POS winter beater bmw in the back

The sides of the navan bumper were cracked at the mounting points so we just used some zebra tape to hold it together for now. The entire car is getting painted soon.


The dirty ass engine bay started to get to me as well as the bent radiator support so we yanked the motor out and towed the car over to the HRE FAB to build me a a crash bar/rad support.

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Austin and his dad Jim Harvey run the show over there. They can build you anything. I'll let the pictures do the talking. They're on zilvia...here's Austin's profile...


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Hit him up if you need any sort of fabrication. If you can't get in touch with him PM me and I'll relay the message.

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THE STUD HIMSELF
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so handsome
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yesss work that ish
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nice welds bro
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next up was primer...you can see the headlight brackets and hood pin brackets in this pic as well

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orange swag
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then came paint...i could tell you the paint code but then i would have to kill you.

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the color is insane...looks different in different lights but still so ridiculous. 600+hp RB build going into the black kouki in the background.

So while Austin was busy with the front end, I was in talks with mazworx about building a sick sr20vet setup. In the meantime, Damian, like the devil was whispering in my ear about doing an LS swap. The more and more I thought about it the more it just made sense. 15k into a sr20vet motor and still worrying about blowing the motor when I beat it up. The stress wasn't worth it.

LS it was. Damian was also planning on doing an LS2 swap into his beautiful S14 seen here...

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We started looking into swap kits..

One of the Tarmac customers had just picked up an LS1 for his S14 and went with the sikky kit so we were leaning towards sikky. I did some research and stumbled upon Fueled Performance's LS mount kit.

Fueled Racing Performance (http://www.fueledracing.com/)

Todd is the man. Extremely helpful and excellent customer service. For real. FP > SIKKY ALL DAY

They claimed that we dont have to bang the tranny tunnel and that the motor sits lower and farther back in the car when compared to sikky. We also dont need a new sway bar! We were sold. The kits however were on backorder. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. We bought 3 and and now Tarmac is an authorized dealer for Fueled Performance mount kits.

I also picked up a LS1 out of a 04 GTO and had it mildly built. I wanted to keep things as reliable as possible. I took off the valve covers to have them powder coated in wrinkle black and the coilpack brackets in white.

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Then I saran wrapped the motor for extra HP.

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all three LS motors at the shop...


While we waited for the mount kit to come in I started gathering parts. Here's the parts list as of yet.


2004 GTO LS1 - 24k miles
M2 CNC heads [email protected]
baby Comp cam - 214/224/559/567
ARP rod bolts
PAC springs
Manely pushrods
ASP UDP
MSD plug wires
160 Thermostat
Melling Oil Pump
Setrab 32row oil cooler 22X7.5
Custom 3.5 exhaust
7/8'' long tube headers
Trust oil filter relocation kit with thermostat
Griffin Radiator w/fan and shroud
Setrab power steering cooler
Custom cabon air box
GTO T56 6spd transmission
Diamond racing stage 2 clutch
Diamond racing 15lb flywheel
Aluminum one piece driveshaft
Short throw shifter
Delrin shift knob
Tein he drift spec winding master coilovers
Nismo power brace
SPL Tension rods
SPL Outer Tie Rod
SPL Brake deflector
Modified knuckles courtesy of Johnny 5
SPL RUCA
SPL Toe rod
SPL Traction rod
SPL eccentric lockout
Project Mu Front BBK
Custom brake brackets - the Mus were off a 370z
Project Mu rear rotors
300zx rear calipers
Project Mu rear pads
ASD Agency power braided lines
Hydraulic ebrake
Wilwood brake proportioning valve
custom tube front end
custom crash bar
Spare tire delete
Navan aero
URAS hood vent
DMAX trunk spoiler
Navan tachi-s super rare driver side seat
DMAX floor mats
Ganananador mirrors
German glass headlights
Custom rear diffuser
18x9.5 Rays Gramlights
Project kics neochrome lug nuts

[Hoffman5982]

Very nice. I'll be watching this thread.

I'm guessing the car had a light front end collision causing the tweaked core support?

[AceUp]

I can careless about v8's but i vouch for Fueled Racing Kits. Todd makes great kits. lets u use your stock sway bar and fitment is great!! good choice

[smellslikecurry]

POR15'd the chassis

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FINAAAAAAALLLY after two monhts our mount kits came in. AWESOME. We wasted no time in throwing the motors in.

Can't find pics of us prepping the motor right now but I know have them somewhere. We didn't do anything special. Drain fluid, put on oil pan, put on clutch, flywheel, new slave and remote bleeder, new arp flywheel bolts and we were good to go. ITS SUPER IMPORTANT YOU CHANGE OUT YOUR SLAVE AND ADD A REMOTE BLEEDER. The stupid internal slave is a mess waiting to happen and if you have to bleed the damn thing youll have to drop the tranny and nobody wants to do all that.

Picture of the clutch and flywheel for good measure

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Tarmac guru himself Damian doing quick work on taking the steering column apart.

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Damian and Young mean muggin next to the prepped motor

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and in we go

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Went in smooth as butter. Fueled kit is awesome.

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In the meantime a RHD imported S14 came into the shop for some work. Fresh.


UPS was at my house almost everyday bringing parts in.

Griffin radiatior
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SPL arms
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PMU rear rotors
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It was christmas everyday.

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Please excuse those arms...they're not going on this car...neither is that baby griffin...I returned it for a bigger one! I also picked up a cusco cage from obeeeewannn. Cool dude. Buy his SC!

[STL240SXDRIFT]

Subscribed! Nice work! Car is going to be SICK

[StReeTz]

I was about to ask when you were going to start one of these. Nice stuff!

[Fixation]

LS1! hellllsss yeah!

[s13 @ fullboost]

looks like a ballz deep build I digg !!

[Edwin562]

baller parts...

[ManoNegra]

looking good
hoping you stick this one out to the end

[User_Name]

baller parts...

Seriously!
Keep up the legit work. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[murda-c]

Your name makes me hungry.

Your car makes me jealous.

[thenooblet]

baller parts...

yup

msg lngth

[brewster240]

wow. been stalking you on fb and had no idea this was mikes old car.

[delado]

wicked man GLWBUILD!

[Royal_T]

Oh hot damn,,, Looking good bro.... Love where this is heading

[va240dude]

Subscribed, great work man!

[ze12o]

You go through cars like nothing. Clean. I always love your builds

[smellslikecurry]

Thanks guys! Appreciate it. Tarmac SPL/HRE Fab have both played a huge part in this build. The car might belong to me but its been a collective effort. Heres a little bit of progress on Damian's S14. Ill update this post from time to time. His car is super clean. Started off has a 95 Zenki and has turned into a Vertex'd Kouki beast. The TE37s have now been sold for a new set of sick Advans. Damian's a firm believer of "do it right the first time or don't do it at all."


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He's running a LS2 motor with the FP mount kit. Awesome AN setup as well as a nice tilted rad setup. The crash bar was built by HRE and powdercoated by Action.

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The three bars going up support the hood latch as well as the headlight brackets.

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Always deep in thought...planning/designing.

[smellslikecurry]

Ok back to my car!

After we dropped the motor in it was time to tackle the wiring. Jon from Tarmac and I ripped the dash out and took out the body harness. We also ripped out all climate control related equipment as well.

Getting some some sun while we rip the wiring out:

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ALL GONE. The headlight/turn signal wires were separated and extended. I'll get pics of this as soon as I can. It was super simple. Now the body harness including the fuse box is all tucked away behind the dash. We routed the alternator and starter wires as well into the car through the firewall. We still havent mounted it yet so when we do I can get better detailed pictures.

Damian is also a wiring whiz and handled the engine harness...

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Can someone guess what kind of coilovers are sitting on the ground there?


Here are some of the pictures from underneath the car. You cant really tell by these angles but FP kit's ground clearance is A LOT better than sikkys. The headers are built to better clear the tranny mount as well. Over all I am super happy with the quality of their product.

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The long black line hanging down next to the header is the fuel line. We used about 10 feet of black teflon AN lines wrapped in DEI heat sheathing and fire proof tape. Its all -6 and goes off the stock fuel rail down to a corvette fuel filter.

Looks like this...

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It has a built in fpr. This and a walboro is all you need. We mounted the fuel filter up behind the rear wheel well. Its in a tight spot but its safe up there. Ill get more pics of this later.

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Also put on the rear suspension arms and rear brakes. Shout out to va240dude for the 300zx rear calipers and project mu brakes. Gave me a sweet deal.

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you'll have to excuse the dirty wheel.

We also started tackling some of the smaller things.

300zx 17/16 MC

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Instead of dealing with cutting up my old BMC to take out the middle fitting, I brought the 300zx BMC to a local speed shop (SK Speed) and had them find me a similar external fitting. Much easier. Saves you a lot of time and stress. Jon at Tarmac did an awesome job of bending/cutting the lines to make them all fit.

Mocked up this carbon fiber heat shield I picked up.

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Next up was the oil filter setup. The FP mount kit came with a sick custom moroso pan as well as 4 AN fittings. Two 120 degree fittings for underneath the car and two 90 degree fittings for the filter adapter. Originally I was planning on running this monster oil cooler through a trust oil filter block/thermostat but then decided to hold off until next season when things get warmer. I do plan on driving this car on the street until then and this monster oil cooler is just plain overkill. Its all for sale btw.

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and here is the temp setup im running now...

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[7evil]

Love that!

[smellslikecurry]

So this is pretty much where the car sits right now...I just moved into Manhattan for work and wont be able to really work on my car for the next three weeks. I finished up ordering most of the little things. Car should be starting up soon!

We put the front end back on because Austin needed to mock up my front crash bar. Nothing is really bolted/lined up yet.

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German glass headlights.

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yes you can see the numbers on the plate...car is registered under a different address. The plates will come off too...im ducting my airbox behind the openings in the bumper. I picked this airbox up and some 3 inch brake ducting to built a custom box.

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plenty of openings to build some crazy aluminum ducting...stay tuned.


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Mounted my $7 dorman awesomes overflow tank!

Nomuken steeze

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Tarmac's very own Mike Bike doing some ballet

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And his pooch Sushi

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straight chillllenn

I bought some off road light bar mounts made for 1.5'' tubing and had Austin fab me up some fancy brackets for the radiator.

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Then Damian climbed on top of the lift and took some pictures.

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and then Jon came running inside all like wtffffff look at the skyyyy

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looked like everything was getting sucked into one single point. pretty cool.


Austin came by and fabbed up this nasty crash bar...

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680lbs? No problem.

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[JDM king240]

dope and love the front support replacement

[MattRose]

Looking good man, cant wait to see more

[yomisiu]

me likey likey

[Fixation]

holy shit this car is gonna be sweet.

[Hoffman5982]

Olive Juice

[xBtony]

Super sick build. I love where this is going. subbed!

[tricky_ab]

Damn, another great build on Zilvia! I love it! :)

[herbieS13]

subscribed, wish i could start a new build

[B4THEZ]

Very Nice. Who did your work? I want to do a full restoration on my car. please let me know

[email protected]

thanks

[kenS14]

sick build!! always motivating to see other peoples build!!
just need the funding.....

[JDM SPUG]

Ive never brought my car to tarmac before but i know Jon, and have heard nothing but good things.

[markapple0507]

fock ya hella nice build dude. definitely wanna cut out the sides completely and make brace like you did. but my only question is are you gonna daily this? and if you are, what are you gonna do about stuff getting inside? :-/

[NismoTuner21]

Fun thread and dope ass build man!

[smellslikecurry]

fock ya hella nice build dude. definitely wanna cut out the sides completely and make brace like you did. but my only question is are you gonna daily this? and if you are, what are you gonna do about stuff getting inside? :-/

thanks bros,

I plan on driving this thing everywhere I can. I'm going to build some sort of removable cover for rainy days. Otherwise im not so worried.

[turbo2nr]

tarmac holding it downn!

car comnig along great man i need to stop slacking and pass by tarmac and see it first hand.

once its done we can make sexy time yes? lol

keep it up broooooo

[enkei2k]

nice build autri! i like that s14 nismo brace you got there haha :)

[RB Me]

amazing work.

[BLACK2FAWTY]

dope. subbed.

[conrad_s13.5]

money,.....awesome stuff mangz

[K_style]

Nice build... Subbed too !!!

Like the engine bay color...

[stupendousdanny]

dude thats my old car I'm glad its in good hands. the kid you bought it off is shady was fuck though

[s15inCali]

well done!

[smellslikecurry]

Not a real update. Please excuse the cell phone pics!! Stopped by the shop for a bit to try on my new throttle cable from Lokar. I got the 48'' black one but they sent me the wrong end fitting by accident.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6187857924_f520999efb_z.jpg

Its a pretty nice piece and will bolt up like factory.

When I pulled in Damian was working on his exhaust

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6187851080_1560863001_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6187851904_46cb2964b5_z.jpg

X pipe madness/ 2.5 true dual.

I snapped some pics of Young chillen.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6187324099_d85cb16743_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6187846940_a3e62d4d08_z.jpg

We love saran wrap! Jack from JDM Engine World dropped off his car and an S15SR to be swapped in.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6187332363_b44a483869_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6187334647_6a35bfbc79_z.jpg

Youngs Cosworth STI short block taking a nap.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6187854192_57ed84a857_z.jpg


A couple of our buddies stopped by. Nino came with his sick S14 daily.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6187328221_6344fe3b2d_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6187855810_d56be8f83b_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6187856430_88a6d0c9e8_z.jpg


Another random buddy dropped in to say whatsup

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6187336821_7911c30f1b_z.jpg

Really nice stray kitten. We all have fleas now but its ok...he's the new shop mascot.

[DanielZ]

dope pics, looks like a dope environment

[StReeTz]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6187856430_88a6d0c9e8_z.jpg


"What the hell is this Japanese crap on the fuel door? Lemme tell ya something back in my day gas caps were made out of good old fashioned metal and had a key to unlock them, not some dumb lever....buncha garbage these cars"

[whitenoise]

"What the hell is this Japanese crap on the fuel door? Lemme tell ya something back in my day gas caps were made out of good old fashioned metal and had a key to unlock them, not some dumb lever....buncha garbage these cars"

man thats the first time ive met him and ur quotes on point and more LOL

[OBEEWON]

Yesssssssss

LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Glad you finally posted!

[smellslikecurry]

While damians going xpipe im opting for a y pipe. 1 7/8 headers opening up to a 3 inch collector to a y pipe that opens up to 3.5in straight back. ill be running two magnaflow cats as well as a moroso spiraltech 3.5 inch inline muffler. Does anyone have any experience with this setup. I had austin cut my.rear wheel well out so I can get funky under there. ,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2B27MOfOmY/ToH72g7Mq7I/AAAAAAAABco/h4dCdFbOLMY/s1600/Photo0245-765770.jpg

[Johny5]

<3 <3 :) <3 <3

[smellslikecurry]

Some random pics Young gave me today:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310843_2519705836004_1354044820_4681605_919939719_ n.jpg

Yashio Factory! Woohoo!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6187338257_3fce5ab77b_z.jpg

I wish I could get their surge tank Rocking D's cap on my circuit sport one for now.


http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8667.jpg

Pretty cool how you can see the fan through the radiator.

Had to retap these brackets after I powder coated them. Well worth it. Also changed to black allen heads.

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8597.jpg

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8600.jpg

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8660.jpg

ASP underdrive pulley

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8563.jpg

Tachi-S Navan Seat - Good looks to Logan (previously from Aspec) on giving me the heads up on this seat.

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_7834.jpg

MGW short shifter

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_7847.jpg

Fuel Line fittings - if youre running stock fuel rails

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8610.jpg

connects to

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_8624.jpg

on the corvette filter...you can buy the vette filter and fittings on ebay for around 100 bucks shipped.

Waiting on some exhaust piping and were going to townnnn. Updates later this week.

[thenooblet]

I like your tube front. I'm stealing your idea.

[Royal_T]

build looking boss like bro.... Good call on the Lokar throttle cable,, I am doing the same... Did you have enough length? Cause I also know they have a 36" so just seeing which one I was going to get..

[kalypso123]

Big love to nyc!

[smellslikecurry]

build looking boss like bro.... Good call on the Lokar throttle cable,, I am doing the same... Did you have enough length? Cause I also know they have a 36" so just seeing which one I was going to get..

Thanks man!

I actually picked up the 36'' cable first but then ended up returning it because it was way too short. Im running the 48 inch line. You can call them up and ask them for their LS1 end. Its a pretty nice piece. I'm extremely happy.

They also have a sick all black one that I'm eyeing right now.

Lokar: Hi-Tech Throttle Cables and Duo-Pak Kits (http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/throttlecables-kickdowns/tc-kd-pgs/throttle-cables.html#)

I can't wait to see your car finished as well. It's going to rock. I'm going to be driving cross country next year for kicks. We should all meet up at Stews and do burnouts on his lawn.

[smellslikecurry]

I was in Minnesota a couple of weekends ago. Ran into this guy on the highway in my LS3 Camaro Vert rental (blows).

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n5-7qiBaBss/ToMOZQLnF3I/AAAAAAAABc8/AwVr6BVgiPw/s1600/2011-09-17+17.24.29.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6pzbs8TgwFs/ToMOXS-k0UI/AAAAAAAABc4/7v5jDS2jQGg/s1600/2011-09-17+17.24.02.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVucHEcjg0c/ToMOVf4EL4I/AAAAAAAABc0/NXIrqoQlXkI/s1600/2011-09-17+17.23.40.jpg

[thenooblet]

Why are you guys getting those throttle cables?

[smellslikecurry]

Why are you guys getting those throttle cables?

Like A Boss (ft. Seth Rogen) - Uncensored Version - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NisCkxU544c)


No reason haha you can run the stock on.

[EhrikETFG]

holy balls your seat is AWESOME

[Royal_T]

Thanks man!

I actually picked up the 36'' cable first but then ended up returning it because it was way too short. Im running the 48 inch line. You can call them up and ask them for their LS1 end. Its a pretty nice piece. I'm extremely happy.

They also have a sick all black one that I'm eyeing right now.

Lokar: Hi-Tech Throttle Cables and Duo-Pak Kits (http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/throttlecables-kickdowns/tc-kd-pgs/throttle-cables.html#)

I can't wait to see your car finished as well. It's going to rock. I'm going to be driving cross country next year for kicks. We should all meet up at Stews and do burnouts on his lawn.

Thanks for the info and kind words about my build, and yeah I am def getting that all black throttle cable. But the LS1 is at 36".. I think I will do some measuring and double check..

Lokar XTC-1000LS1 Lokar Throttle Cable Kits (http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/XTC-1000LS1/10002/-1)

And bro if you come through TX I will def meet you at Stews house, and smoke out his drive way....lol

Why are you guys getting those throttle cables?

Why, cause we can:cool:

[smellslikecurry]

double post!

[smellslikecurry]

Thanks for the info and kind words about my build, and yeah I am def getting that all black throttle cable. But the LS1 is at 36".. I think I will do some measuring and double check..

Lokar XTC-1000LS1 Lokar Throttle Cable Kits (http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/XTC-1000LS1/10002/-1)

And bro if you come through TX I will def meet you at Stews house, and smoke out his drive way....lol



Why, cause we can:cool:


Im pretty sure they can build you the black one with the ls1 fitting in 48 inches.


Mini update:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J7D7NGVzXnw/ToOgn8QSiKI/AAAAAAAABdM/snc3MoLkE9g/s1600/2011-09-28_18-10-40_624-782050.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F9lcr_fsgMs/ToOgnUNdjbI/AAAAAAAABdE/3bCp-Tt45uA/s1600/2011-09-28_18-10-53_891-779644.jpg
surge tank bracket done.

1
Damian's exhaust got welded up today. Came out sick. Still needs the tips and hangers welded on.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RVjZfJ7dwow/ToPyCDB7BLI/AAAAAAAABdU/_Br_hJoK3xI/s1600/2011-09-28_15-25-33_796-723986.jpg

[turbo2nr]

:0 tig welding yay!

[OBEEWON]

Is that robot's name John?

[blueshark123]

the stock cable works fine for the swap why did you use the lokar. it is nice but not needed

[smellslikecurry]

the stock cable works fine for the swap why did you use the lokar. it is nice but not needed


My stock one was in bad shape.

[blueshark123]

oh then carry on. I do need to ordera lokar for a s30 project im working on, they do make a nice piece

[dOMEmE]

wth...that guy you ran in to had no rear glass huh? lol

[smellslikecurry]

Didn't really do much yesterday. Damian finished his exhaust. Gotta shrink those files and upload them Im on the train bored right now on the way to work.

I also took apart the fuse box. Nothing really special.

Whats that in the background???

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_20-18-10_725.jpg

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_20-20-57_611.jpg

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_20-24-23_787.jpg

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_20-27-02_31.jpg

No bags!

Niiiiiiiiiiiceeeeee


Shop cat thinks so too

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_21-39-31_817.jpg

He plastered on that damn recaro all day.

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/2011-09-29_21-50-28_797.jpg

what do you guys think about the catch can location?

[epics13]

Is that jib jones lol. Nice car man keep up the build. And Tarmac is the best place to handle any 240

[smellslikecurry]

Is that jib jones lol. Nice car man keep up the build. And Tarmac is the best place to handle any 240

haha yup getting ready for today's show

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_9353.jpg

I swear this weather here is nuts. Sunny all day and then clouds and rain that look like death.

not much left...just doing some wiring

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_9433.jpg

next up
-coolant lines
-ducting
-cutting up the rear bumper/qp/diffuser
-exhaust
-front brakes

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo125/asajedeen/IMG_9442.jpg

Damians car is just about ready to rock too. Finished his fuel and power steering lines last night and his exhaust as well.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294284_2532133746694_1354044820_4690293_831659757_ n.jpg

[s13silvia_R]

Mr.Curry, you sir have a really well executed s14 with a beastly motor. The same goes to your buddy Damian.
Keep up the good work.

[blueshark123]

I wanna come meet u guys to bad i hate going into the city especially since tolls suck dick oh and my car is not fully ready lol

[smellslikecurry]

come down when its ready man...you dont havvvvvvvvvve to drive through the city.

[JohnnyDrfiter22]

Sweet build!! Off topic but i know Damian from Clubloose, what happened to his old car, and you guys going to be bringing these to any events next year?

[whitenoise]

Sweet build!! Off topic but i know Damian from Clubloose, what happened to his old car, and you guys going to be bringing these to any events next year?

pretty sure its a different damain ur referring to .

[blueshark123]

come down when its ready man...you dont havvvvvvvvvve to drive through the city.

when u get my quarter panels hopefully ill meet you.

[StReeTz]

when u get my quarter panels hopefully ill meet you.

lololololololol :wiggle:

[smellslikecurry]

lololololololol :wiggle:

Lol I'm Trying to get jack to throw a couple of sets into his next container.

I'mBack in manhattan for the next two weeks. Having Tarmac withdrawal already.

[turbo2nr]

damiums exhaust came out sicckk!! autri what are you doing about exhaust?? please say dual 3" blast pipes 0_o

[OBEEWON]

Im going to Queens in a few weeks. I want to see this.

[whitenoise]

Im going to Queens in a few weeks. I want to see this.

Wanna bring that lip spoiler on ur s14 and sell it to me ?! LOL

[Andres_G]

Hello smellslikecurry, I actually saw your car when I dropped by Tarmac and was amazed! Cool guys there. Damien gave me a tour and showed me what he was working on. Really legit shop they got there. Your gonna have an amazing car there when it's done. Subscribed*

[OBEEWON]

Wanna bring that lip spoiler on ur s14 and sell it to me ?! LOL

Man, that thing is looong gone.

[whitenoise]

Man, that thing is looong gone.

Aahhhh shyyytttt. Oh well , ur still welcome to come by LOL

[dat411kid]

Super awesomely good build.....

but

you knew that...Hurry and finish this thing

[JDM SPUG]

not to get off topic but what are the wheel specs on those green wheels?

[HPKMotorsports3]

sweet build bro... love the color you chose for your bay

[turbo_dreams]

Autri, be in charge of my build thread once we get Misty to her second home?

[illvialuver]

I am thinking i am going to have to run the same core support as you. Very nice indeed. just need to get some scratch. your car is looking rad.

[smellslikecurry]

Obee

Pm me your number I don't have it anymore. let me know when youre around. The shops about 30 min from queens.

[OBEEWON]

Sent you a text.

Trade me your M3 for my slightly less mint LSB:hide:

[Rockogtr]

Dope build man keep up the good work!

[frftw]

dam i gotta visit you guys down at tarmac looks like some quality work!

[DownSouthSlider]

damn this build makes my backyard ls1 build look like a backyard ls1 build. FML. i aint even going to make abuild thread of mines after seeing this haha! keep up the good work dudes!

[scottie]

damn this build makes my backyard ls1 build look like a backyard ls1 build. FML. i aint even going to make abuild thread of mines after seeing this haha! keep up the good work dudes!

Dang talk about being Debbie Downer. It's a nice car but it's not "over the top". Don't be afraid to post a build just because you think it doesn't compare. Just remember there is always something more.

Nice build so far!

[smellslikecurry]

Dang talk about being Debbie Downer. It's a nice car but it's not "over the top". Don't be afraid to post a build just because you think it doesn't compare. Just remember there is always something more.

Nice build so far!

+1. Everyone brings something to the table.

[DownSouthSlider]

Dang talk about being Debbie Downer. It's a nice car but it's not "over the top". Don't be afraid to post a build just because you think it doesn't compare. Just remember there is always something more.

Nice build so far!

+1. Everyone brings something to the table.

ok ill post up a build thread in a few...but if i get alot of negative post about it im blaming both of you <333

[sexcii-zenki]

sick as hell...

[smellslikecurry]

No updates :(

I miss my car. I hate work.


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Zz8gfiacFcU/To2nYap1tvI/AAAAAAAABd0/5w1D0-wmYpQ/s1600/2011-10-05_23-46-20_255-772027.jpg

Its starting to get cold in NY. Hopefully ill get to enjoy this before the snow hits.

[StReeTz]

Booooo! Although I believe next time I see you I will have some goods for you :)

[smellslikecurry]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300565_113362342106218_100002973571134_85670_32731 9441_n.jpg

WOOOHOOOOOOOO 4'' turn down

[420sx]

uras? why? you can get that shit in any redneck dirt track store

[smellslikecurry]

uras? why? you can get that shit in any redneck dirt track store

because


http://uras.co.jp/parts_image/1week_later.jpg
http://uras.co.jp/parts_image/IMG_0722.jpg
http://uras.co.jp/parts_image/IMG_0728.jpg

[420sx]

i know what it is and what it looks like lol. i was implying the price. i paid 11.95 for a stainless piece like that with no welds.

[StReeTz]

Because RACE CAR

[smellslikecurry]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6232844461_2214ff6a19_b.jpg

[whitenoise]

i know what it is and what it looks like lol. i was implying the price. i paid 11.95 for a stainless piece like that with no welds.

because he likes welds :mepoke:

[smellslikecurry]

No real updates yet guys sorry! Been swamped at work and recently had some oral surgery done. She should be up and running next week though!

ASD e-brake
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-omB5QYs4RDg/TrL1qlUEuaI/AAAAAAAABf4/Bzc1EX2LHjw/s1600/2011-11-02_21-33-24_73-746114.jpg

such a quality piece. i don't know why people buy anything else.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZeuUb-8ZPo/Tq4Y6YrB5vI/AAAAAAAABfI/iauHZNWorPQ/s1600/2011-10-28_20-30-57_743-788470.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HMIAJkZ2ZC4/TrDBP9gMplI/AAAAAAAABfU/SrWtOJklL-4/s1600/2011-11-01_22-35-47_148-754689.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43ZdZh90Hb0/TrL1pSvN8_I/AAAAAAAABfg/gUqiFkDqQxA/s1600/2011-11-02_23-15-20_712-740871.jpg

[lovdrifting52]

dope build..... i wanna see some videos of this once its done

[StReeTz]

Oral surgery eh :naughty:

[kalypso123]

woah thats an android tablet? nice... @[email protected]

[Ash]

No wonder think fueled is better than Sikky, you're not even doing the swap yourself.


:cj:

[smellslikecurry]

No wonder think fueled is better than Sikky, you're not even doing the swap yourself.


:cj:

Im not????

[Ash]

Sure as hell doesn't look like it.

[smellslikecurry]

Except for welding...my hands have been in everything done to the car. Im at the shop almost everyday working.on my car. If I need help or advice I ask the guys for it but its still very much so my build.

Just for you sweetheart...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DBqNvXmiBdw/TrYydzG-97I/AAAAAAAABgQ/eB7ie8nOSUg/s1600/IMG957652-718261.jpg

[om3ga]

Very nice attention to detail.

[Walperstyle]

Nice build. Makes me want to get a tig welder

[bigz1234]

nice job so far!

[EvilEgg13]

By the looks of it you went with a MGW short throw shifter? Any remarks about it so far?

[smellslikecurry]

im a fan of the mgw piece. it may get a little annoying if you are daily driving the car because its a bitch to put it in reverse (super strong spring + farthest gear).

[dmragecm]

What's up with the tablet gauge thing? Maybe I missed you talking about it. What app is it?

[smellslikecurry]

its a galaxy tab running an app called torque. it connects to a bluetooth adapter on my obd2 port.

[turbo_dreams]

Except for welding...my hands have been in everything done to the car. Im at the shop almost everyday working.on my car. If I need help or advice I ask the guys for it but its still very much so my build.

Just for you sweetheart...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DBqNvXmiBdw/TrYydzG-97I/AAAAAAAABgQ/eB7ie8nOSUg/s1600/IMG957652-718261.jpg

Owned. LS S-chassis sound confusing.

[Ash]

LOL @ LS S Chassis being confusing.

And thanks, I'm flattered, but not gay sorry.

So going back, explain why the fueled kit is so much better than Sikkys.

[smellslikecurry]

1. Transmission mount is better designed
2. Header design is much better...Sikkys turns INTO the tranny mount on the passenger side.
3. Fueled mounts place the engine lower and farther back than the sikky.
4. You dont have to bang the tranny tunnel like you do with the sikky kit.
5. You dont need to get a sikky sway bar.
6. Todd at fueled has GREAT customer service.

Trust me I've held both...helped install both. Sikky's CNC pieces are beautiful and their power steering line is designed much better but at the end of the day I prefer the Fueled Racing kit.

Im not getting paid to endorse these companies. You are free to get whatever kit you want I don't care. I'm looking out for you guys.

[brewster240]

oil pan is a structural member, sikky has that covered better, and the fueled mounts look like the carshopinc mounts that courtney used back in 08 that are under $150.

still amazed that this is the same car that i saw before you bought it.

[EazyS13]

nice clean build homie

[new47416]

I was in Minnesota a couple of weekends ago. Ran into this guy on the highway in my LS3 Camaro Vert rental (blows).

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n5-7qiBaBss/ToMOZQLnF3I/AAAAAAAABc8/AwVr6BVgiPw/s1600/2011-09-17+17.24.29.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6pzbs8TgwFs/ToMOXS-k0UI/AAAAAAAABc4/7v5jDS2jQGg/s1600/2011-09-17+17.24.02.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HVucHEcjg0c/ToMOVf4EL4I/AAAAAAAABc0/NXIrqoQlXkI/s1600/2011-09-17+17.23.40.jpg


Audi Riza!! one of the best drifter in Minnesota!!


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Audi-Riza/173218696075056

[smellslikecurry]

i agree the sikky pan is def a nice piece. i dont remember courtneys mounts but the fueled pieces are definitely well made. If you can replicate them for 150 than thats even better.

hows the s14 treating you?? still at bmwna?

and thanks guys.

[SmokeCircle]

Can you tell me what the difference is between the basic and regular fuel performance kits? I couldnt tell from there website

[superaudi]

haha that is my car on the 2nd page in MN. very nice build anyway!!

[stockbee]

keep up the quality work. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[blueshark123]

Hey any word on the overfenders im gonna order mine this week

[VYKTR]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43ZdZh90Hb0/TrL1pSvN8_I/AAAAAAAABfg/gUqiFkDqQxA/s1600/2011-11-02_23-15-20_712-740871.jpg

Hey Curry, where did you get your hood vent ive been looking for a uras/dmax replica everywhere? Is yours authentic? You must lead me to the path of great hoodvents :-)

[smellslikecurry]

Hey any word on the overfenders im gonna order mine this week

no luck yet. ive been way too busy.

Hey Curry, where did you get your hood vent ive been looking for a uras/dmax replica everywhere? Is yours authentic? You must lead me to the path of great hoodvents :-)

jspec.com sells some i believe.

[VYKTR]

jspec.com sells some i believe.

I just bought some 50mm overs from Sam. He only has the rounded edge vents at the moment :-(

[F20cS13]

LOL @ LS S Chassis being confusing.

And thanks, I'm flattered, but not gay sorry.

So going back, explain why the fueled kit is so much better than Sikkys.
Your a tool

Awesome work. Can't wait to see the final product.
That engine bay is clean. I like the color. I think last months import tuner had an evo painted that color. Very nice

[bikrman2]

I just bought some 50mm overs from Sam. He only has the rounded edge vents at the moment :-(

Check with 9k Racing

[Leg1t.MK]

F20cs13 = HATER

BUMP this is a sick BUild!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ash]

Your a tool


YOU'RE.

Retard.

[F20cS13]

Lol.......
Any updates?

[smellslikecurry]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HpriXlFreM0/Tsm_n8kjmkI/AAAAAAAABic/jD4WEtaZ2LU/s1600/2011-11-07_15-30-32_288-738395.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yB9e8ilwSbI/TsxpGniIbJI/AAAAAAAABkI/l6OQeD_csdk/s1600/2011-11-22_15-05-15_442-798064.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L-lAo_OCbUs/Tsxow6sRQLI/AAAAAAAABjw/XAQkUeXnyTQ/s1600/2011-11-22_15-05-49_824-711145.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-luoIoYAdWIM/TsxoCpcWPBI/AAAAAAAABjA/q6CPXP_QL2c/s1600/2011-11-22_17-59-55_843-725875.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ySxMusgGdmc/Tsxn1TE_W0I/AAAAAAAABi0/o4Ld8Ot3oqo/s1600/2011-11-22_18-00-13_523-772082.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bxG-wknIok/TsxouMYWg6I/AAAAAAAABjY/IG1K6RsHTtc/s1600/2011-11-22_15-12-44_853-700222.jpg

no real updates...calvin from gtspec hooked it up. The bars are super beefy. The finish is ridiculous in person. I definitely recommend these bars to anyone looking for more chassis support. Ill have pics of the rear bar and trunk support bar later.


interior is getting thereeee...austin machined the mgw shifter to accept 240sx shift knobs

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rwihYpUL9-M/TsnAqFJEmSI/AAAAAAAABio/GL8s-YKZryE/s1600/375532_10150483471408132_708983131_10906596_975052 764_n-703943.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h5ApGrsnE5E/Tsxo4g2UbpI/AAAAAAAABj8/eugsIM4Zbto/s1600/2011-11-22_14-35-50_892-742071.jpg

sorry for the cell phone pics again.

[turbo_dreams]

Be in charge of Misty's build thread once she comes in?

[smellslikecurry]

i charge $350 an hour. bengali discount.

[Slikk Logic]

awsome bay color and great build how much was the whole lsx swap in parts?

[LEG1T]

Gt specss goodiesss! Dope.

[BoredEE]

Looks nice, about how much oil is it going to take?

[CleanAndLegit]

sick doode do work! threads like urs inspire me!

[smellslikecurry]

awsome bay color and great build how much was the whole lsx swap in parts?

i lost track awhile ago...its better that way haha.

you can get it all done for 10 grand but it would be a pretty basic ls swap. it all depends on what kind of deals you can score and what fabrication skills you have.

Looks nice, about how much oil is it going to take?

7.5 to 8 quarts total. I use STP oil additive too. Shit is the best.

[ka24debt]

yeah buddy! every time u post a mobile upload on fb, i know its something good lol. this cars changed alot since i got those side skirts from you. cant wait to see it again!

[Enna]

Where did you grab the project mu stuff? I'm really curious in picking some up.

[smellslikecurry]

front bbk -someone from raw brokerage was selling them on here
rear rotors - 240sx motoring
rear pads - va240dude

[StanBo]

Sick build. Can't wait to join you on the track!

[EazyS13]

i wanna see it finished already!!!!!!

[smellslikecurry]

thanks mannn

mounted up my modified spindles, spl tie rods and my brakes.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317483_188119694609922_159423630812862_400366_1776 993765_n.jpg

austin made some custom brackets to mount these up. they were originally off a 370z

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317368_135074663268319_100002973571134_160163_1843 844744_n.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5nQo42iXRA/TtBV2kFp_EI/AAAAAAAABkU/_glks4O3ZCw/s1600/2011-11-25_20-40-17_79-713947.jpg

i still half a turn left but i need to modify my spl brake ducts to clear.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XSl9wcmtWfk/TtBWKxkJ-oI/AAAAAAAABks/KcMrnn3zCBk/s1600/2011-11-25_20-33-51_858-794590.jpg


cool reflective stickers

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4RtK05_UkA/TtBWDD-KZUI/AAAAAAAABkg/OkwV16PJj5Y/s1600/2011-11-25_20-34-29_865-763779.jpg

[chris300zr]

subscribed. attention to detail is impressive, one of a few builds I'm following intensely. want to see it running!


brown powar!

[Coolwhip]

liking the brake setup ;)

[95KA-Turbo]

Somehow I missed this thread. Everything looks awesome so far, I can't wait to see it completed!

[Pendulum]

We started looking into swap kits..

One of the Tarmac customers had just picked up an LS1 for his S14 and went with the sikky kit so we were leaning towards sikky. I did some research and stumbled upon Fueled Performance's LS mount kit.

Fueled Racing Performance (http://www.fueledracing.com/)

Todd is the man. Extremely helpful and excellent customer service. For real. FP > SIKKY ALL DAY

They claimed that we dont have to bang the tranny tunnel and that the motor sits lower and farther back in the car when compared to sikky. We also dont need a new sway bar! We were sold. The kits however were on backorder. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. We bought 3 and and now Tarmac is an authorized dealer for Fueled Performance mount kits.

I know Todd personally, and he's a great guy. He's also got the best LS swap kit out. +1million for Todd and Fueled. Your build looks great so far.

[MikeySand]

great progress, I'm curious, what od piping did you use for the radiator support/reinforcement bar.

[smellslikecurry]

1.5'' on both

no real updates yet...just some eye candy...austin (HRE FAB) and damian (Tarmac SPL)s new wheels.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381136_136753683100417_100002973571134_164854_1434 853181_n.jpg


#onebigroomfullofbadbitches

[OBEEWON]

Two large round plump breasteses.

[nathanong87]

projecto mu and ls1. lemme borrow some cash breh.

[tricky_ab]

Ugh that brake setup...Too good! :yum:

[conrad_s13.5]

projecto mu and ls1. lemme borrow some cash breh.
+84804890489 please

[510erv]

This is one sick build

[MikeySand]

any particular reason for the 1.5" as opposed to say a 1.25"? From what I can tell on these cars, that part of the car is non-structural in a sense. I'm asking as I'd like to do something similar, but making it removable from both the strut tower mounts and the lower cross member tie in.

[StReeTz]

any particular reason for the 1.5" as opposed to say a 1.25"? From what I can tell on these cars, that part of the car is non-structural in a sense. I'm asking as I'd like to do something similar, but making it removable from both the strut tower mounts and the lower cross member tie in.

1.5x.095 is pretty much the standard but by no means the only size tubing you can use. The tubular front and crash bar are both made out of 1.5x.109. When you are cutting out the front radiator support as well as the tubs as I did on Autris car you need to make sure you have some sort of structure to tie everything back together rather than having both sides of the car act independently of one another. However, smaller tubing will be more than adequate as seen on Dai Yoshiras S13. I prefer the larger tubing on a street application for added protection and the cool factor :).

[alexanderig]

thank goodness for this thread just helped me kill some time at school. this car is on point from brakes and wheels to motor set up. keep us updated!

[MikeySand]

1.5x.095 is pretty much the standard but by no means the only size tubing you can use. The tubular front and crash bar are both made out of 1.5x.109. When you are cutting out the front radiator support as well as the tubs as I did on Autris car you need to make sure you have some sort of structure to tie everything back together rather than having both sides of the car act independently of one another. However, smaller tubing will be more than adequate as seen on Dai Yoshiras S13. I prefer the larger tubing on a street application for added protection and the cool factor :).

That's what I thought. When looking at supplies I was seeing a lot of 1.5" and so therefore i figured it was for ease of acquisition. As far as bending and shaping the bar, I figured a little smaller od would make this easier to do, but then again id need to pay attention to the wall thickness when going with a smaller od piping.

If I could speak to you personally about this via pm or phone that would be great. And thanks to the OP for putting up with my tangent.

[smellslikecurry]

No problem man...pick Austin Boy Wonder's brain.

[va240dude]

Frickin awesome brake setup, props man

[jdm2191]

Sweet........

[EazyS13]

lookin good curry

[7evil]

Stunning project!

[Quail]

There is some beautiful shit in this thread!

[smellslikecurry]

Thanks guys...sorry for the lack of updates...been pretty busy.

I picked up a set of Vertex front fenders and then when they got to my house a month later they turned out to be Kouki fenders. It was the straw that broke this camels back. My first car ever was a white 1997 240sx. Ever since I sold it I've always wanted another kouki so kouki front end swap it is.

Sorry Zenki bros...its been real. I will forever love the Zenki Navan look but I'm moving on to the darkside.

I leave with you with our shop cat checking out some Vertex for me

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383153_2944149566832_1354044820_4919738_547893424_ n.jpg

[turbo2nr]

YES JOIN TEH DARK SIDE!

tell parts get to look up PBM suspension for me!

[7evil]

http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/do%20it%20phagot/grand/do_it_gif.gif

[tricky_ab]

Shop cat is making moves...doing some research...

[blueshark123]

if u want a oem hood and headlights for kouki i know mot on here has them i just picked up a grill from him he is in ct. I also have a usdm grill if you want that.

[ka24debt]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo :(

[dalers08]

I gotta stop by Tarmac one day and see this car, I live literally 2 mins away!

[silviaguy240]

wait wait wait, you still got your hood and are you selling it?

[turbo_dreams]

Booo, was excited to see a Navan zenki executed.

[smellslikecurry]

wait wait wait, you still got your hood and are you selling it?

my hoods all gutted underneath man and has a small dent...i dont know if you want it but ill sell it if you do haha.




jibs...dont worry. i got some shit lined up!

[whitenoise]

another KOUKI??? what?!!! HELL YEAH !!! this kouki will be one of a kind soon enough!

[StanBo]

Booo, was excited to see a Navan zenki executed.

I agree but it will be cool none the less :D

[smellslikecurry]

GP SPORTS HAS ARRIVED (sans front bumper...still waiting on that)...everything fits AMAZING. super flexible and super light. The quality is next to none.

Lighting has been ordered, hood, rear wing, and diffuser on deck.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L6WoTboJQoE/TwU49tw2lbI/AAAAAAAABmQ/vN7Dah8rOCo/s1600/2012-01-04_19-15-51_540-725753.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UtjvORQNj2Y/TwcO_1-kdwI/AAAAAAAABm0/pKFdU68Fs5M/s1600/2012-01-04_18-52-46_347-755081.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q2UIaRERv7w/TwcO5XbCNeI/AAAAAAAABmo/h85xN4FRxO0/s1600/2012-01-04_18-52-10_46-728506.jpg

please excuse the big puerto rican man in the back.

[mysharonna]

Now you have me debating again! Gp Sports type r or oem aero for my kouki......

[turbo2nr]

ughh i must step my game up gpsports = kingboss

[Wreckless35]

^^^ agreed!!!

[tricky_ab]

Now you have me debating again! Gp Sports type r or oem aero for my kouki......

What is there to really think about? Bland or awesomesauce?

GP Sports :naughty:

[91sil80]

you got to much money! it would take me 10 years to fund this build.......although if i go the v8 route ill do an LM7 which can still make some serious power, and people pretty much give those away. Not much heavier either, or go the l33 route if you want all aluminum. good for the budget!

[smellslikecurry]

Im rocking a jdm front bumper with cwest lip for now until my matching bumper comes in.

[turbo2nr]

^ nino's 0_o

[EazyS13]

looks good curry

[jdmlivin]

Very Very sick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LBCtoofortee]

damn i wish i had money to just throw at a car :(

[mysharonna]

What is there to really think about? Bland or awesomesauce?

GP Sports :naughty:

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/003/619/Untitled-1.jpg

uright

[95KA-Turbo]

Are you going to be running the type-r front bumper or this one?

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/gpsports-shop/cabinet/aero/s14-f01.jpg


Here's the type-r for comparison:

http://www.jt-culture.com/images/aero/gpsports6.jpg


Looks like you have the Type-R sides and rear (perhaps from J-Spec?) so if you're running full Type-R that'll be AWESOME.

[smellslikecurry]

Full type R!

Also considering the yashio front bumper but that will have to wait till this summer

[joel.e.krueger]

Lighting has been ordered, hood, rear wing, and diffuser on deck.







please excuse the big puerto rican man in the back.

This ruined my day, on account of kouki :(

[EDacIouSX]

man real legit parts. nice to see a car done well.

[whitenoise]

Im rocking a jdm front bumper with cwest lip for now until my matching bumper comes in.

^ nino's 0_o

hahaha, how did u know ??? :rofl: . andrew u can buy it from him after he gets the GP sports front this summer.

[smellslikecurry]

Transit time is 3 months. Have to see if I get relocated for work before I can place that order.

[turbo2nr]

its ok i haz jdm kouki bumper in the works too ;-) summer 12' going to be awesome!!

[turbo_dreams]

I hope my front end fits as nice...bash bar bracket's got me scuuuured.

[TheClutchKicker]

Autri more updates!!

[StReeTz]

I hope my front end fits as nice...bash bar bracket's got me scuuuured.

Don't be scuuuuured, we'll make it perfect.

[turbo2nr]

i'z can haz bash barz too 0_o

autri's car is coming along quite nicly next updat should be awesomesause

[smellslikecurry]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-acNnI1VnHV4/Tys4KNVlguI/AAAAAAAABr8/0am7A9Ibmg0/s1600/2012-02-02_20-12-42_687-786734.jpg

Ganadors then paint.

[mysharonna]

What color?

[smellslikecurry]

s15 silver

[Ph0king]

I'm glad you got the bumper! Car is looking awesome man! Keep it up!

[mugenjibz]

troolololol

[EazyS13]

sweet get that thing wet and lets see some picks

[kraven9]

I'm happy to see this awesome build going on in NYC. Your car is coming along great man.

[joel.e.krueger]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-acNnI1VnHV4/Tys4KNVlguI/AAAAAAAABr8/0am7A9Ibmg0/s1600/2012-02-02_20-12-42_687-786734.jpg

Ganadors then paint.

I died a little...

[kiriyama]

So phreshhhhhhhhhh

[smellslikecurry]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pw5MxYMuOok/Ty8O0fQo47I/AAAAAAAABsI/xctgFSKHnNs/s1600/2012-02-02_20-11-19_305-748921.jpg

[95KA-Turbo]

Super awesome!

[Johny5]

you are my hero autri

[Functiontheory]

times two.

[JDM_Tuner]

so what are you planning on doing with the sunroof?

[smellslikecurry]

I'm 5'7'' with my helmet on and my cusco cage clears it. Ill probably leave it as is for now.

[JDM_Tuner]

cool, i took mine out and its a pain trying to track down a delete panel, keep up the good updates man

[ka24debt]

I honestly wanted to kill you when you sold that navan stuff.. But now that I saw pics I take it back. Never questioning your taste again lol

[josh_schul]

read the build... absolutely beautiful man!

Nice work.

[EazyS13]

dope dope dope

[SRSouljah]

build looks solid! It's always good to see fellow curry smelling folk building rad shit

[ka-titties]

why are there no vids of this car burning rubber and 23421452039485 pics of a body kit?

[JaredP]

hey man, with the fueled kit, can you confirm that you didnt have to do any banging of the trans tunnel? im still up between that and the sikky kit and want to do as few body mods as possible.

also, you did your tube front exactly how i planned on doing mine! nice to see it executed and something to base off. keep up the amazing work..that bay color is sex by the way <3

[TheClutchKicker]

why are there no vids of this car burning rubber and 23421452039485 pics of a body kit?

Its still in the works meng!

[smellslikecurry]

hey man, with the fueled kit, can you confirm that you didnt have to do any banging of the trans tunnel? im still up between that and the sikky kit and want to do as few body mods as possible.

also, you did your tube front exactly how i planned on doing mine! nice to see it executed and something to base off. keep up the amazing work..that bay color is sex by the way <3


fueled kit doesnt need banging of the tranny tunnel but we did a little just in case. you do have to cut a couple of tabs off of the tranny. theyre not structural and dont bolt up to anything so it doesnt matter.

sorry for the lack of updates. i work about 1.5 hours away from the shop and havent had time to really touch the car. just collecting parts for now. it should be in the paint booth soon.

heres a teaser...the other 2 tires and passenger spg are in the mail.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419345_10100318390729497_27601112_44598353_3063901 39_n.jpg

[JaredP]

what size/kind of tires? look almost as wide as my 285/255 combo

[smellslikecurry]

A048s 285/245

[smellslikecurry]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4LRYP3-5e_Y/T1JZlax0UkI/AAAAAAAABs8/Y4XM9uoaKJQ/s1600/2012-03-03_12-46-27_397-748784.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlMOLaiMzV4/T1JZuFVCzJI/AAAAAAAABtI/a-4Pk2JQR9Q/s1600/2012-03-03_12-43-58_678-783425.jpg

second half is all here!

cars being sent off to paint next week!!! SO STOKED. It's so close to being finished I can taste it. The only downer is i have to wait 7 more weeks for my wheels to come in! :(

[JDM SPUG]

Who are you having paint it?

[Johny5]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/kidnrg/15eec206.jpg

yay spg bros! its like blood brothers, but, cooler.

[smellslikecurry]

I got silver harnesses haha

I still smell your sweet scent on this seat <3

[Johny5]

haha serious? we are too cool for school

[scottie]

haha serious? we are too cool for school

Wow that sits low. What rails are you using?

[Johny5]

buddy club on each side

[<==40s&9s==>]

this is one of the nicer builds i ever seen good job ;)

[MikeySand]

Not sure if you've mentioned it or not, but I was wondering what radiator you were running and if it was a single or dual pass. Thanks in advance. Mike

[smellslikecurry]

dual pass griffin

[turbo_dreams]

Who's doing the paint?