Motary's RS13 to RPS13 build

[Motary]

Hi, I am Siim and I am from Estonia. I study Automotive engineering in Tallinn University of applied sciences and this my build. The car started out as a bone stock 1989 Nissan 200SX with a CA18DET that I wrecked in a tight bend. Then I bought a new body and transfered the running gear and interior to it which resulted in this:

CA18DET engine as fitted from factory:

Apex'i PowerIntake
Cometic headgasket
S14 T28 Turbo
Goodridge 150 micron fuel filter
600x300x76 V-mount intercooler
Manual Boost Controller
2.5" exhaust system
Simonsi muffler and resonator
Greddy replica dump valve
Driftworks braided steel turbo oil feed
new Daido metal engine bearings
new OEM piston rings
new Contitech timing belt

producing about 250-270hp (rough estimate)

http://www.mihkel-m.planet.ee/pildid/ratastel/200sx/images/IMG_3519.jpg

Fluids:
Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60
Castrol manual TAF-X gear oil
Castrol power steering fluid
Castrol LSD oil

Suspension:
Cut springs

Electronics:
Stage 2 chip by h-dev
Walbro 255 l/h
Nissan Almera electric radiator fan

Interior:
Autometer ES boost gauge
Sparco Corsa bucket seat
Sabelt 6 point formula harness
Sabelt Rac steering wheel
Driftworks quick-release
Driftworks drift button
Sony Xplod CDX-GT414U
120W speakers

http://www.mihkel-m.planet.ee/pildid/ratastel/200sx/images/IMG_3518.jpg

Transmission:
Kaaz 2-way LSD

Wheels:
Rota D2 17x8,5 +20 veljed
17x7,5 +5 RH Aluminium wheels A7574

http://www.mihkel-m.planet.ee/pildid/ratastel/200sx/images/IMG_3521.jpg

http://www.mihkel-m.planet.ee/pildid/ratastel/200sx/images/IMG_3516.jpg

http://www.mihkel-m.planet.ee/pildid/ratastel/200sx/images/IMG_3517.jpg

Since the CA18DET engine is very sensitive to proper maintenance they are all in terrible condition and done over 300 000 km and tend to suffer from spun engine bearings and poorly mended engines I decided to do a full SR20DET conversion with proper parts.

Current list of modifications:

Engine:

1994 SR20DET from S14 200SX

Skimmed block and cylinder head
Honed and enlarged cylinders
Modified crankshaft for better lubrication
87mm Wiseco forged pistons
Eagle forged connecting rods
ACL 0.25 race bearings
S15 Silvia injectors 444cc @ 3 bar / 480cc @ 3,5
Z32 airflow meter
new OEM timing kit
new OEM oil pump
new OEM TPS sensor
new OEM valve stem seals
Elring gasket kit - is crap and most didn't fit
Cometic MLS 1.2mm headgasket
Custom braided turbo oil lines
Custom headwrapped turbo water lines with heat resistant hose
Gates alternator and power steering belts
Oil catch tank

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/08/1.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/SR13/asda23d.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/SR13/woot.jpg

http://www.motary.planet.ee/200SX/SR13/_3028435.JPG

http://www.motary.planet.ee/200SX/SR13/_3028430.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/dsc07436.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/rihmad.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/2012engine.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/2012engine2.jpg

Intake system:
600x300x75mm intercooler
Apex'i Power intake air filter
2.5" aluminum piping
Synapse diverter valve (ordered)
Cold air feed from front bumper to bellmouth under the air filter

Exhaust sytem:
Turbonetics T04E turbo with custom exhaust housing (T28)
Synapse 40mm wastegate
OEM exhaust manifold with external wastegate
OEM exhaust multilayer steel gasket
Custom 3" exhaust
Simons 3" resonator
Simons twin exit 2.5" resonator as muffler
3" flex pipe
Heatwrapped downpipe
Heatwrapped screamer pipe

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Cooling system:
Aftermarket 52 mm aluminum radiator
Nissan Almera electric cooling fan with a switch
Rear differential cooler made into power steering cooler
19 row engine oil cooler
Silicone radiator hoses

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/uusradikashoo.jpg

Drivetrain:
Rebuilt transmission with new bearings
Kaaz 2-way limited slip differential
Nissan pickup clutch
new clutch release bearing
rebuilt clutch master and slave cylinder
removed clutch damper (that long pipe)

http://www.motary.planet.ee/200SX/LSD.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/Untitled-1.jpg

Body:
GUP tuning front bumper
Zenki 180SX side skirts
Kouki 180SX rear valances
Kouki 180SX rear lights
rolled rear fenders

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2011/paint.jpg

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Interior and electronics:
Nistune type 4 ecu with usb consult
Innovate MTX-L wideband gauge and controller
Autometer ES series boost gauge
Autometer ES series oil pressure gauge
Custom laser cut gauge panel
Sparco Evo L bucket seat
Driftworks drift button
Driftworks quick release hub
Sabelt RAC steering wheel with momo hub
Sabelt 6 point racing harness
Sony Xplod headunit and some speakers
Custom made gear lever gaitor

http://www.motary.planet.ee/200SX/trackdayprep/prep3.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/interior2012.jpg

http://www.plmsdevelopments.com/images_rt/nistune_screen1.jpg

Suspension and chassis:
BC Racing RM series inverted coilovers
Custom front strut bar

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2011/DSC01294.jpg

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Front:
Strong flex yellow steering rack bushings
Strong flex red polyurethane tension arm bushings
Strong flex red polyurethane front lower control arm bushings
Nissan Maxima A32 inner tie rods
New ball joints
Custom outer tie rods
Custom front knuckle
Custom steering rack spacer

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/DSC08017.jpg

Rear:
Strong flex red polyurethane rear subframe bushings
Custom traction arm with spherical bearing
Custom toe arm with spherical bearing
Custom camber arm with spherical bearing
Custom toe arms support link between them
Custom low arm mount for adjustable anti-squat (traction)

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/armsassemblled.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/010/DSC08047.jpg

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Wheels:
Rota D2 royal gold 17x8,5 +20

http://www.motary.planet.ee/200SX/testf.jpg

Vehicle mass without driver: 1250kg
Vehicle mass with driver: 1353kg

Spare tyre, 8l of fuel

Corner weights with driver:

Front left: 355kg
Front right: 328kg
Front total: 683kg

Left rear: 348kg
Right rear: 318kg
Total rear: 666kg

Difference between front and rear: 17kg

Weight distribution F/R 50.5/49.5

Diagonal front left - right rear: 676kg
Diagonal front right - left rear: 673kg
Difference: 3kg

Plans: paint it black, get full kouki aero so it would look awesome like this:

Clicky (http://camryonbronze.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_16551.jpg)

Clicky (http://www.jdmchat.com/dc2lsvtec//Pics/his180sx/IMG_0194.jpg)

but as of right now I just need the engine mapped so I could get on with bodywork and drifting :p

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/freetyres.jpg

and a video of the engine finally working with a maf:

fire - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX8YpIaTf3s)

:fruit:

[Motary]

New clutch from a Nissan D21, cars up to 450 hp use these without issues:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320211_10152043020730161_1501066217_n.jpg

Got to love japanese parts:

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Synapse engineering diverter valve:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551639_10152043021160161_1370893193_n.jpg

Painted transmission after fixing fifth gear issue:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561992_10152018087080161_1673403716_n.jpg

Would have had it running today but I'm missing ONE flywheel bolt, buggers had seized and we had to weld bars on them to get them loose since the heads had become round :doh:

[NoPistons!]

Was following your input in the uber suspension roll center etc thread. Do work! Subscribed.

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=D

[Motary]

Mallory fuel pressure regulator:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/fpr.jpg

and installed the gearbox and propeller shaft back on:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/under2.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/under1.jpg

[Motary]

I've been having some problems lately with my car since a fuse went, car takes like 2 minutes of cranking to start up and it runs quite rough, I have replaced the broken fuses, but this issue still haunts me. The ecu diagnostics shows everything is running okay, there is also a massive smell of fuel in the exhaust so I am guessing it is something in the ignition perhaps?

Been busy designing and fabricating new front suspension setup:

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197381_10152199674225161_2103275553_n.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/wishbone.jpg

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01937.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/comparison.jpg

I will also be making a new strut top mount to reduce the jacking effect and camber change:

Standard kingpin axis and caster:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/stock%20kpi.jpg

Modified:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/reduced%20kpi.jpg

Also made a temporary head shield until I can source the OEM one:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01844.jpg

The intake pipe is quite close to the manifold so I need to do some heat shielding there.

Had a friend fabricate an intake pipe to hold the Synapse diverter valve:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01855.jpg

It's crazy how fast it responds!

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01857.jpg

Adjustable anti-squat:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01344.jpg

Rear suspension as it is right now:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC01150%20copy.jpg

I will be designing a brand new upright with some neat features for spring as my final paper project :p

[ST34LthyN1NJ4]

glad to see you stepped up from cut springs lol looks good

[sex14]

nice work.

[Motary]

glad to see you stepped up from cut springs lol looks good

Mason is that you?

[Motary]

I got my wishbones back from the machinist today, total mass per wishbone reduced from 5,1kg to 2,1kg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542844_10152265727710161_535189654_n.jpg

[bc.]

whoa, this took an interesting turn for the better.

[Tulok]

cray cray
cool build man

[PG BOOSTED]

very very nice car dude.

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm very interested to see how the front suspension works out. Solid build so far.

[Motary]

Cheers guys :wan:

Some pics of stuff I did today:

First remove the ghetto temporary arm and fit the cool stuff:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/vedrustus/DSC01990.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/vedrustus/DSC01988.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/vedrustus/DSC01978.jpg

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/vedrustus/DSC01980.jpg

I need to get some narrower wheels, too much poke in the front now :squint:

[Motary]

Picture of maximum steering angle :P

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC02025.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC02027.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/012/DSC02024.jpg

[collegekid]

^ Dat Steer

[Motary]

It has taken some massive time but front suspension setup is now finished apart from some bolts and stuff:

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Tyres are planted at full lock of 60 degrees and there's plenty of roll center correction to lower the car further :)
Looking at the pictures I see I forgot to tighten to lower control arm to knuckle bolt, saaaaaaaaaaafe~!

[KoukiMonsta]

Wow dat angle. Cool build!

[Motary]

I ordered new overflow bottle from GKTech when they did their silly 9 dollar sale:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/GKtechtank.jpg

It is much thicker than OEM and stronger too, but the hose opening is too big to properly hold it in there and overflow hole is smaller because of the thicker material.

It took some time but I tracked down what was the reason why the engine overheated, pretty stupid that I had forgotten to cut a hole for the waterway in the head:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131006_163802.jpg

Correct gasket:

http://i.frsimg.com//images/detailed_images/Nissan_Intake_Manifold_Gasket_S14S15_2.jpg

So I bought a correct gasket instead of making one myself that only comes off as rubble.

I thought I had a headgasket leak, so I had previously ordered a new from by Cosworth and ARP2000 headstuds with it:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131006_164133.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131017_182114.jpg

Then I discovered the head can't be installed with studs in place, the chain guides get in the way. I removed the studs and installed the head:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131017_230106.jpg

I did some heat shielding too:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131008_203121.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131008_212252.jpg

And assembled:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2013/20131022_153107.jpg

I have also been working on the new rear suspension:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/cad%20designs/89%20copy.jpg

[PoorMans180SX]

Looking good man! Excited to see this thing in action!

[dluevanos01]

When I read the cut springs, I was skeptical but such great progress. Really like the DIY wisefad front set up.

[TheRealSy90]

The head can be dropped over the studs if you have someone there to help flex the guides a bit to clear. I've done it multiple times.


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[Motary]

I couldn't do it, it got stuck.

Does anyone here have experience with Z32 mafs and Nistune? I can't get it to work right. The maf works fine on a z32, but when i wired to my s13 it will not idle, but will rev

[brndck]

very interesting build. definitely took a large turn for the better.

[Motary]

Are most of you referring to cut springs? It was an upgrade that cost nothing and slightly improved performance, the less threads the stiffer the spring.

Today I finally got the ecu and Z32 MAF to work together! Hooo!

Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLYF3TKfXw&feature=youtu.be)

[Black R]

Subbing for double wishbone!

I can dream can't I?

[BiG MiKE86]

wHOA - cool suspension stuff happening here!

[d_nice]

good build man keep it up

[Black R]

Can you post some pics of the wisefab parts installed underneath the shock towers?
How do the upper struts interact?

[bova17]

nice, i love the custom lower control arm and tension rod piece

[rwtf]

looks good man, keep it up :)

[Motary]

Can you post some pics of the wisefab parts installed underneath the shock towers?
How do the upper struts interact?

Here is one I found on the internet:

http://c.a.d-cd.net/252017u-960.jpg

In the meantime it is down to engine rebuilt, as I had water in the engine and it froze cracking the head and block:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/vlcsnap-2013-12-19-23h21m03s38.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/20131226_185633.jpg

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I had fitted a gizzmo electronic boost controller earlier which runs a super steady boost with my Synapse engineering 40mm wastegate done codyace style on standard exhaust manifold. The menu on these is rather pain to work however, I much prefered the original profec-B series in that regard.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/gizzmo.jpg

Positive news!

Sold my old custom turbo and ordered this, Borg warner EFR 6258!

http://www.himni-racing.com/images/efr_6258_turbo.JPG

http://www.full-race.com/store/images/full/borgwarner-efr-6258-turbo-content-3.jpg

http://www.full-race.com/store/images/full/borgwarner-efr-6258-turbo-content-8.jpg

[PoorMans180SX]

Dang! That's very unfortunate about the engine.

I am very excited for you to experience the 6258!

[mike10562004]

great stuff

[Motary]

OMNOMNOMONOMONOM

Here:
http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr1.jpg

There:
http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr2.jpg

CNC machining quality is amazing:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr3.jpg

The titanium-aluminide wheel:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr4.jpg

Eyesore considering the price of it:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr5.jpg

[PoorMans180SX]

Woo! Yeah very sad they still haven't been able to go back to investment casting the internal gate turbine housings.

[Motary]

Yeah, but it sucks to find that out after purchase, I now see full-race has also updated their website saying they are sand-cast. A bit poo considering the investment cast housing was part of the reason why these are cool. I am sure the performance of them has not suffered.

[PoorMans180SX]

Ohh yeah, they had to do that a while back. That would be majorly disappointing to find out after purchase. I believe the twin-scroll external gate ones are still investment cast.

Yeah they have done tests to show that performance is the same.

[Motary]

I am still however most pleased with this product, everything is top notch.

It also fits very well with the OEM manifold

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr6.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr7.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr8.jpg

[mike10562004]

hows the rear kit going?

[StatticMyke]

i like it. good work.

[Motary]

The rear kit's knuckle looks like this:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/cad%20designs/2,85kg%201feb%20copy.jpg

2.85kg

[PoorMans180SX]

Quite a bit different than the first iteration, I like it.

[Drifting Kalamari]

Holy hell, awesome stuff going on here! Keep us updated on that back end build up!

[Motary]

First I have to get the car going again so I could collect data on before and after suspension re-design

Fits like stock:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr9.jpg

The elbow used is from oem intercooler piping, good that I didn't throw them away :D

Might be issues with fitment here:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/efr10.jpg

[Motary]

Oil lines:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/oilfeed.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/oilreturn.jpg

Wanted a full AN setup, but it did not fit and I had to make a custom hose pipe out of stuff I had (powersteering oil feed pipe, stock hose end)

[Motary]

Heatshield:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/bpvshield.jpg

ACT NS1-HDR6

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/ACT.jpg

Power Enterprise 850cc

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/power850.JPG

New crankshaft bearings

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/bearings.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/assemblyturbo.jpg

Painted some parts for a fresh look

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/paintedtop.jpg

New head assembled. Just new Supertech valve stem seals and lapped valves

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/newhead.jpg

60mm throttle body from SR20DE

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/intakeassembly.jpg

[Motary]

Time to get this project back a on roll and fill the emptiness

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/darkness.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/newblock.jpg

[Motary]

Shortblock fully assembled, head to be bolted on

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/assembly14.jpg

[Motary]

+50mm fenders

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/50mmfenders.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/enginehoist.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/mockup.jpg

[pablo13]

What make are those fenders?

Great build :)

[Motary]

They are copies of Origin, made by Crapworks, look it up on facebook. Price is good and fitment as well.

[ReallyBroke]

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I'm not gonna lie, these knuckles look to me like they are going to break really easy.

has anyone done knuckes like these on a car before?

looks more like something that would be on a golf cart or something.

and no offence, just asking. I've just never seen anything like that before. and I am not very good a fabrication, so I'm not going to pretend that I know what I am talking about, or anything like that.

I'm just giving you my first impression I get when I look at it.

[Motary]

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[Motary]

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/mootor14.jpg

Working at GKTech sure is sweet when building an s13:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/gktechstuff.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/gktechfrontline.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/gktechrearline.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/gktechfan.jpg

[Motary]

Clutch master died so I decided to replace it with a brand new one since they are cheap:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/newmaster.jpg

Current engine setup w/o catch can

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/enginnn.jpg

Finally had the time to clean up the workshop:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/cleangarage.jpg

I took the car for a drive. The EFR is so so good in response! Even at free way speeds in 5th gear it makes boost as soon as you touch the throttle for more power :D
Braided clutch and brake lines improved pedal feel and new fan didn't let the car get hot even without a shroud around it. I will make a custom one soon :)

Currently the engine is tuned by myself running 10 psi and 12.0-12.5 AFR at WOT and it hauls awesome, can't wait to get it tuned to 20 psi by a professional.

[Motary]

Something in the works

http://motary.planet.ee/disain/pieces.jpg

[Motary]

Got some driving done before a coolant leak and blown head gasket:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/20140418_195015.jpg

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I seriously love the EFR turbo, the response is immense and it sounds amazing

[Motary]

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/knuckleswelded.jpg

[Motary]

Finally got my 4130 from Germany all cut in foot long lengths:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/arms1.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/arms2.jpghttp://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/arms3.jpg

New turbo coolant hose

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/newhose1.jpg

New rack fluid return hose

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2014/newhose2.jpg

Got the cylinder head back from decking, hopefully new gasket is here on wednesday :snoop:

[PoorMans180SX]

Looking rad! Can't wait to see some action shots of this beast.

[Motary]

Here you go lad:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/trackday%20piibe/1.jpg

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[TheRealSy90]

That tire wear is crazy! In a good way.

[Jissan]

VERY COOL THREAD! Very impressive development, fabrication, and testing.

I would love to do this professionally.

[Motary]

Did some 2 hours of dynotuning of which realistic tuning time was 30 mins to make the engine drivable since it was flooding it with AFR 9.0 with 850cc PE injectors, finally we figured out it was the injection multiplier that was too high since we hit the minimum value on the fuel map and still it was AFR 9.0. My friend managed to get it to 11.0 through most of the range, last 1000rpm still AFR 9-10 but still only 250hp/240lbs from engine. The good was that the VCT works great for low end torque and the torque curve is really wide. The final result I have built the engine for is 400hp so I think next month we will go back and do a proper tune. :)

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Attended 200SX megameet in Latvia at 333.lv. It was a blast, the car ran great. Borg Warner EFR 6258 is awesome turbo for drifting, in the small tight hairpins the rpm dropped to 2000rpm and still kept wheels spinning and picked up power so smoothly, love it! Managed to go through 8 tyres without any serious mechanical gremlins, the clutch pedal stuck sometimes. Possibly a slave cylinder in need of replacement/rebuild.

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High quality pictures available here:

Motary on flickr (https://www.flickr.com/gp/simmeh/7215op)

Pictures by Victor Pavlov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vityugin/sets/72157659153782626/with/21776922162/)

[Motary]

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Lately have just been doing driving, car has been running good.
Replaced a faulty clutch slave cylinder which caused some hassle on the track with pedal sticking

I have also had a jig built to finish up my fabulous rear suspension and just need to do some tube bending to finish the upper control arm, but the car is working well right now so I will probably not install it before snow. I just want to drive it for a little while :2f2f:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/knucklenotpaint.jpg

Running Gktech prototype rear lower control arms:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/protoRLCA.jpg

Gktech prototype oil pan with internal baffling and 6L capacity

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/IMG_20150213_195438.jpg

Picked up a set of 4 wheels for drifting since all the others I have used are borrowed

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/leaguewheels.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/IMG_20150126_220306.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/garage.jpg

[Motary]

Some pictures from last practice:

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Car ran pretty good. Things that need adjusting is reducing anti-ackermann, replacing missing idle air screw (just flew off on the track, replaced with duct tape) and improve exhaust mounting as it falls off over the bump after first corner

[Motary]

Tried the new drift wheels in the front:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/velgees.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/velgees2.jpg

They actually fit under the fenders :D No clearance from the strut springs however. I have been thinking of buying something similar to Desmond Regamasters or originals if I can find some at 17x7 +35 range for 4 lug

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/laitse1.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/laitse2.jpg

Lost prototype engine mount, replaced with solids:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/katkipuksid.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/laitse3.jpg

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Bought a 2nd hand JGY flywheel.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2015/flywheel.jpg

53% weight reduction so should have a noticeable impact on engine performance

[Motary]

Had it retuned to 1.0 bar pressure:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2016/dyno%2015.06.16.png

More skids:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2016/laitse07082016/1.jpg

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Air box( also has a cover)

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2016/airbox%20copy.jpg

Some rare street driving

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2016/IMG_20160729_220031%20copy.jpg

Never ending project:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2016/IMG_20160825_181020%20copy.jpg

I have redesigned this for a 5-link setup to get more control over anti-squat and anti-dive, managed to reduce the curves' by 50%, more antis at same suspension compression :)

3" rear section to replace 2.5":

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/kolmenetoru.jpg

4.36 final drive: ps you can get these from Serenas

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/436.jpg

Proper ecu:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/ecumaster.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsPhbpu1XrE

Rebuilt engine with new piston rings (ground too much off last time )
and gaskets

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/enginerefresh.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/engine2017.jpg

Power steering relocation bracket using oem mount:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/powersteering.jpg

New exhaust manifold:

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/kolletorud.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/kuusk.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/flange.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/kuusik.jpg

New IGN coils for new ecu since I managed to kill the new OEM ones:

Bosch motorsport P65 - they have lots of specs, even 3D model on their site, plus it is already inside the ECU defaults. Plus they're only 22€ a piece

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/p65%20sr20det%20w.jpg

3D printed mount:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/p65%20adapter.jpg

Re-wiring it all and not using any oem wires that is connected to the ecu. All mil-spec. MIL-W-22759/16 is so fancy!

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/wiring2017.jpg

Hoping to get 400hp this year :2f2f:

[Motary]

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http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/wirelaid.jpg

Almost done with re-wiring it, starting to look really neat

[Motary]

Rewiring complete:

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GKtech prototype Twin master cylinder kit with balance bar and bias valve:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/twinmckit3.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/twinmckit1.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/twinmckit2.JPG

Quick exhaust hanging too low fix:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/exbrckt.JPG

Might need to weld it in place after testing. Currently held in place with same size tubing with 1/4 cut out of the circumference and stainless hose clamps.

Also made a deal with a friend to buy his wheels:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/GTP.jpg

Needed something decent. They are 17x8+25 front and 17x8+15 rear. Going to be needing more narrow tyres to the front but clearance from the strut is much better even with 225 due to lower width. Rotas were 8,5" and also weighed a tonne.
They're with forged barrels so they should handle track duty with decimating itself like one of the Rotas where the inner lip just broke off during weight transfer. Most likely cracked when driving over curbs.

Once I get these I'll get rid of the Wisefab strut relocation brackets and design my own to get some camber to the front wheels to tuck them nice and low.

[Black R]

^ if you want to get rid of the wisefab upper strut relocation brackets, please sell to me.

[Motary]

If you contact Wisefab, they will sell parts separately too. I have no idea when I will upgrade mine to suit my setup better. Most likely in the winter.

Some new stuff:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/mani2.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/fender3.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/fender6.JPG

Offset police is now recruiting..

[Motary]

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/mani4.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/mani5.JPG

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/slugengine.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2017/slugs.jpg

Should do a proper paintjob this winter

[Motary]

Updates for the new drift year:

Creepiest storage area at night ever:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/storage.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/storage2.jpg

Into the garage:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/melt.jpg

GKtech rear knuckle and lower arm for extra lows with traction and handling:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/rearsus.jpg

Fairly low but functional ride height with correct geometry and kinematics

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/rearsus2.jpg

The wheel wells are filled, but 40mm wheelspacer is used so next year I'll design a new setup from the ground up based on stock subframe mounting points:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/fitment.png

Design stage:

Main advantage of going 5 link is anti-squat change during suspension travel. From static to 50mm compressed it only changes 6% compared to 60% of OEM 4 link.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/16.jpg

Cleaned the interior and removed sound system, ECU placed under the stock radio location for ease of access, mounted with a 3D printed plate (should have taken pictures)

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/interior.jpg

The OEM replacement clutch master cylinder wasn't cutting it as it couldn't hold pressure needed for ACT 6 puck clutch, kept sticking to the floor so I went with a Wilwood 0.62. Pedal is super firm now and not a single issue thus far. The connection is ghetto and needs to be cleaned up as I put together from parts from another project.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/wilwoodclutch.jpg

Had the engine tuned with the Ecumaster EMU now in charge of running the engine:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/dyno2018-2.jpg

Made 307 hp/334 lb-ft torque at wheels so it should be 370 hp and 400 lb-ft at the crankshaft if transmission loss is 20%. Open loop boost control was used, but this should be remedied in the future as the boost response is not as good as before.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/dyno2018-1.jpg

Tested the new setup:

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/test-1.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/test-3.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/test-2.jpg

Boost response was not as good as before as expected but extra 80 hp was sweet.

Pretty much ready for the season.

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/readyfor2018.jpg

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/feet1.jpg

:drama:

[PoorMans180SX]

Time to get some real tires under this thing! :P

[Motary]

Attended 200sx.lv Springfest near Riga @ Sportakomplekss 333 and landed on some gorgeous photos

http://motary.planet.ee/200SX/2018/32556097_2496830843679928_504468484718067712_o.jpg

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[PoorMans180SX]

Shredding! Looks good man.