LS3 S13 Build Inspired by Broadfield and Pstl_Pete's Builds [Archive] - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Turbozx

10-30-2012, 10:46 PM

After sitting like this for the last four years, I started following Pstl_Pete's modified magazine articles and then also found Broadfield's build thread here on Zilvia and got the desire and inspiration to rebuild the car and start enjoying it again. The reason it had sat there for so long, was due to many things in life, but the smog and registration issues every year became too much of an issue to deal with. Pstl_Pete showed an easy way to get a hassle free smog legal solution, so I started gathering info and parts a few months ago.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8140648384_451673613d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140648384/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140648384/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Here is the how my S13 looked before it went into its 4 year hibernation.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2202/2480883682_3f3ff229a0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480883682/)
13 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480883682/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2358/2480884216_fffcedcd99.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480884216/)
4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480884216/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2032/2480072305_cfcd04b550.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480072305/)
DSCN0052 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/2480072305/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Thank goodness the lift still worked as I installed the lift, put the S13 on it and raised it and did not touch it till this day
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8332/8140586145_6bee43fe31.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140586145/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140586145/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

SR on its way to my buddy's house to get installed in his Datsun 510.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8055/8140619898_8bef133b6d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140619898/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140619898/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Nice to see the light of day after 4 years.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8140618970_0354004ae0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140618970/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140618970/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

boback1

11-08-2012, 10:10 AM

xoxide

11-08-2012, 10:47 AM

Interested to see where this goes. Who's GTR in the background?

KA-Life86

11-08-2012, 02:02 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and guess its his

drscooper

11-08-2012, 09:52 PM

very nice man

KoukiMonsta

11-08-2012, 10:17 PM

What's that you have in your garage? A Nissan, Nissan, and a Nissan? This I like

Hope to see a sweet build! Good luck!

Turbozx

11-08-2012, 11:27 PM

wow nice car bro.seeing as how clean that sr setup was i can tell this build is gonna be on the same level as pstl_pete and broadfields. im planning on ditching my ka-t setup and going ls3 also.but man is this swap adding up to be pretty expensive.especially the way i want it.good luck with the build and can't wait to see the progress.

My build will be nearer to pstl_pete's. I just don't have the skills nor patience to take it to Broadfield's level. Reading all his posts has been very inspirational as well as educational. I am going to try to do some interior work based on his write-ups.

Interested to see where this goes. Who's GTR in the background?

I hope to be on the road in the next few months as I want to hit the track next summer. That's my GTR and my Z32 TT under the cover.

MrSanchez925

11-08-2012, 11:51 PM

Nice!

Any pics of the z32?! =)

Turbozx

11-08-2012, 11:52 PM

Got a new T56 Magnum for a good price from a local guy here in NorCal.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8193/8140601705_e51730b76b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140601705/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140601705/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8140634778_415bce7758.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140634778/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140634778/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

I have to figure out what shifter to run as the T56 Magnum shifter sits 4" forward of a normal T56. Maybe a Sikky or one that the guy who sold me my transmission is using in his FD.

Got the LS3 Erod on the engine stand.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8476/8140602291_89c3cfac77.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140602291/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8140602291/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Flipped the fuel rail 180 degrees so that the fuel line has a straighter shot to the fuel rail. The guys at Fueled Racing suggested this for their kit.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8168712479_13ff7e6c97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168712479/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168712479/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Using the same CTS-V accessory setup as Pstl_pete
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8168742352_982c45083a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168742352/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168742352/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Engine harness and fuse box that comes with the E-rod crate motor. Everything is labeled for each connector.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8168715679_c2fc453237.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168715679/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168715679/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

One wire for the fuel pump and one for the electric fans. That bulkhead connector is to integrate into the chassis harness.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8168744110_77ca626e51.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168744110/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168744110/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Bulkhead connector pinout.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/8168749109_cbdb8ba8d4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168749109/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168749109/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

New 17" shoes for my baby. Very conservative size and fitment.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/8168745752_27e32fdc3b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168745752/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/8168715789_b780de7cf7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168715789/)

One of my inspirations for this new build

[img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8168779424_c5f94efde3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168779424/)

Turbozx

11-08-2012, 11:59 PM

Nice!

Any pics of the z32?! =)
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4047/4549391194_580e5a01a5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/4549391194/)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4013/4548762349_3d96711bc2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/4548762349/)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/4552016660_65e32b438c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/4552016660/)

sex14

11-09-2012, 02:35 PM

solid collection man.

Mofuhcka

11-09-2012, 02:55 PM

Solid collection indeed, cant wait to see where this goes

Magical Trevor

11-09-2012, 04:31 PM

Subscribed.. Looking great so far and looks like this build will be to the point with no drama. Very excited for this build.

Bambi

11-09-2012, 05:21 PM

My dream life. Very depressing, borderline suicidal at the moment.

glwb

RastaS14

11-09-2012, 08:52 PM

Awesome garage and cars man! I can tell this build will be a good read/watch. Props on the progress! What are the main goals for this? Just a fun street car?

Turbozx

11-09-2012, 11:44 PM

Awesome garage and cars man! I can tell this build will be a good read/watch. Props on the progress! What are the main goals for this? Just a fun street car?

Yes a fun hassle free CARB legal street car that I can drive comfortably to work a couple times a week and then throw some track tires on and do a couple of track days per year.

I like variety and like to drive all my cars on a regular basis throughout the week. I am installing AC this time and might even install some sounds this time.

I am following Pstl_pete with a KW suspension setup. The only downside is that KW would not make a set of rears with the Z32 fork to attach to my Z32 rear knuckles, so I am going back to S13 rear knuckles. This time I am adding SPL front ball joints to square up the front suspension geometry.

I tried working with Fueled Racing on coming up with a service where they would modify the Erod cats or build an adapter mid pipe to go from the exhaust manifolds to the cats. Fueled is developing an exhaust system to bolt up to their swap kits and we were hoping to adapt the Erod to their exhaust system for a truly bolt together system. That fell through so I am trying to figure out how to proceed on the exhaust system.

I am going with a Q45 3.54 rear diff that my friend had sitting in his backyard.

I actually bought the Hooker Headers engine and tranny mounting kit, but changed my mind and now have the full Fueled Racing kit. So far I am really impressed with the well thoughtout kit. Everything seems to be a plug and play bolt on kit. They even will build AC lines, but only if you buy their kit as the lines are based on using their kit. With this kit, you can use your existing front sway bar and don't have to modify (hammer) your transmission tunnel. The fuel lines are plug and play from the tank to the fuel rail and come with the Corvette fuel pressure regulator/filter that is required to pass CARB.

C. Anderson

11-10-2012, 07:42 AM

This is going to be a great build. You should look into the PBM rear knuckles. They have all heim joints instead of rubber.

Royal_T

11-10-2012, 10:55 AM

Man I know this build will be legit. Great collection of cars and good luck with the build

turbo2nr

11-10-2012, 12:09 PM

r35/z32/s13

koudios to you good sir!, cant wait to see how this comes out, love the oem aero bumper!

510erv

11-10-2012, 12:51 PM

Car is very nice I like this build already

Big Zee

11-10-2012, 08:11 PM

I like that you have a 4 point in you garage haha.
more pics of the build!!

Kingbaby

11-10-2012, 08:20 PM

confused on what to ask more pictures of

IAmTheS13

11-10-2012, 10:06 PM

Ou la la. Looking forward to this.

RastaS14

11-11-2012, 10:22 AM

Yes a fun hassle free CARB legal street car that I can drive comfortably to work a couple times a week and then throw some track tires on and do a couple of track days per year.

I like variety and like to drive all my cars on a regular basis throughout the week. I am installing AC this time and might even install some sounds this time.

I am following Pstl_pete with a KW suspension setup. The only downside is that KW would not make a set of rears with the Z32 fork to attach to my Z32 rear knuckles, so I am going back to S13 rear knuckles. This time I am adding SPL front ball joints to square up the front suspension geometry.

I tried working with Fueled Racing on coming up with a service where they would modify the Erod cats or build an adapter mid pipe to go from the exhaust manifolds to the cats. Fueled is developing an exhaust system to bolt up to their swap kits and we were hoping to adapt the Erod to their exhaust system for a truly bolt together system. That fell through so I am trying to figure out how to proceed on the exhaust system.

I am going with a Q45 3.54 rear diff that my friend had sitting in his backyard.

I actually bought the Hooker Headers engine and tranny mounting kit, but changed my mind and now have the full Fueled Racing kit. So far I am really impressed with the well thoughtout kit. Everything seems to be a plug and play bolt on kit. They even will build AC lines, but only if you buy their kit as the lines are based on using their kit. With this kit, you can use your existing front sway bar and don't have to modify (hammer) your transmission tunnel. The fuel lines are plug and play from the tank to the fuel rail and come with the Corvette fuel pressure regulator/filter that is required to pass CARB.
That sounds like a great deal. It's definitely nice to have a fun street car that is track-capable and still legal to drive on the streets. I live in Texas, but dealing with engine setups that don't pass inspection is a real pain in the arse.

I've been looking to do the 1UZ swap myself but more and more after watching you guys (Pstl_Pete and Broadfield) really makes me want to reconsider and just go LSX. It's great to hear you will be doing a full AC install, that ought to be a real nice addition and well worth the added effort!

Good luck with the exhaust issue, I'm sure you'll get it sorted out beautifully! I've also been thinking about going with KW's; I hear nothing but great things from their performance on the track while still maintaining adequate comfort on the street.

Turbozx

11-17-2012, 09:55 PM

A little update from today.

I had new boots installed on these Z32TT and Q45 axles for my Q45 diff swap. I made a mistake last time when I first built the car. I just installed the axles and after a few thousand miles, the boots broke and there was grease all over the underside of my my then recently cleaned and painted chassis.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8177367493_c4941aec17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8177367493/)

Moroso pan and modified oil pickup from the Fueled Racing swap kit

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8195438470_4058e0f1fb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195438470/)
Moroso oil pan from Fueled Racing Kit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195438470/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8194356073_2248e3ff2a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194356073/)
Moroso oil pan baffle doors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194356073/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8347/8194356189_9649d1e35a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194356189/)

Here is a comparison shot of the stock versus modified Moroso oil pickup
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8195448650_f9fefdfe43.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448650/)
Stock vs Moroso modified oil pick up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448650/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8195448826_32bd1b8789.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448826/)
Moroso oil pickup installed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448826/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8195448980_384f175f49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448980/)
Modified Moroso oil pickup installed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195448980/)

Oil pan installed and buttoned up
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8195449344_9029dd242c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195449344/)
Installed Moroso oil pan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195449344/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8195449668_1eab036e49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195449818/)
Motor mounts waiting to be installed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8195449668/)

Fueled Racing adds a nice touch by putting labels or reminders on all the parts to make sure they are installed correctly. These are some reminders on the bottom of the motor mounts. All the fuel and oil lines have labels on the connectors to make sure they are installed correctly.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8195449818_833aff7229.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8194357651_fb1cd68b70.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194357651/)
Passenger side motor mount (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194357651/)

I had to remove the stock manifolds to install the motor mounts. I also ended up reversing the nut and bolt on the motor mount to be able to pull out the bolt later if needed while in the car.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8194357909_89698de1f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194357909/)
Passenger side motor mount (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194357909/)

Close fit between the motor mount and manifold exhaust flange on the passenger side. I actually had to do some minor grinding of the manifold and motor mount on the driver side. Nothing major.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8194358133_1385200634.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194358133/)
Tight fit of motor mount on passenger side (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194358133/)

Oil pan and motor mounts installed.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8069/8194361537_b5116a4c25.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194361537/)
Motor mounts and oil pan installed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8194361537/)

A few weeks ago, I found this 240 in the junkyard and removed the entire HVAC system so I can install in my car. I literally took everything against the interior firewall except for the steering column.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/8168779578_60fe9ed6e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8168779578/)

mugenjibz

11-17-2012, 10:07 PM

Awesome looking build thus far, def looking forward to seeing how this comes out!!!:yum:

silviaguy240

11-18-2012, 01:04 PM

Stillen sucks!

S130

11-18-2012, 07:00 PM

I'm digging this, really clean build. And I like the all Nissan garage, wish I had the same. Although I can't really say that considering my daily is an STi.

s13chuck

11-18-2012, 08:25 PM

dang your car is so clean... i wish i could get one to look that good!

nujabe

11-19-2012, 01:25 AM

I hope to see this one day I'm a local !!

Turbozx

11-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Ok, I got a little more done today. I am trying to get the rear diff and rear suspension set up so once I drop the motor and tranny in I can just hook up the driveshaft.

Here is the car with the rear end lifted off the lift. I ended up getting an attachment for the lift, so I can do suspension work on it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8203875061_33a490256c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8203875061/)

Passenger side removed. I forgot that I need new hubs to fit the larger TTZ and Q45 axles. Luckily I still have the Q45 subframe so I will pull the hubs off of that and install them in original S13 uprights.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8070/8204966716_7d2e8c4513.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8204966716/)

Diff and both axles removed
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8204967286_da1d532de3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8204967286/)

Except for the rear diff cover, I guess I won't be needing this VLSD with 4.60 gears in it anymore.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8487/8203875631_ab6fc23a59.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8203875631/)

Preliminary layout of the fuel lines and filter/FPR set up from Fueled Racing. I need to ultimately tie down the lines and make sure there is no rubbing with the other lines and other parts.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8204967810_bacbf6f0cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8204967810/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8203875981_0d57908420.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8203875981/)

Just received my SPL tie rod ends and also new TTZ front tie rods.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8204968508_996c333b64.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8204968508/)

One last shot before I called it a day
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8204968248_50f3a7ab7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8204968248/)

s0fa king

11-20-2012, 08:51 PM

Oh em gee! Subscribed

Flicktitty

11-20-2012, 08:58 PM

VERY COOL! One of my favorite S13's back in the day, always kind of wondered what happened to it, Good to see it's getting a second shot at life again!

CleanAndLegit

11-20-2012, 08:58 PM

nice 5 bolt axles and shafts.... you selling?

usdm180sx

11-20-2012, 10:26 PM

OMG I remember this car waaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the day. It was one of my inspirations. stillensucks.com haha

Pstl_pete

11-22-2012, 10:01 AM

I may be biased but excellent choice on the motor and setup. :)

It's great to see someone taking time to do things the right way and making this a CA legal car.

I can't wait to see the outcome (especially the AC portion) and if you have any questions by all means don't hesitate to ask!

Turbozx

11-22-2012, 09:30 PM

I can't wait to see the outcome (especially the AC portion) and if you have any questions by all means don't hesitate to ask!

Pete - Thanks for showing us the light to get to CA CARB happiness.

By the way, I have spent a ton of time researching the AC and found that with the older GM ECU's it can be done, but with the newer GM ECU's and especially the crate motor ECU's, we are fighting an uphill battle. See this link on my findings on our LS3 EROD ECU - silviav8forums.com :: Log in (http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4960).

I found a site where I was able to download for a nominal fee all the wiring diagrams for a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer that uses the same E67 ECU and same service number of 12636660. So far, I have not figured out how to do an OEM like setup for the AC.

It gets really discouraging when you read this link at efilive.com -http://forum.efilive.com/showthread.php?18045-E67-and-A-C-clutch-request&highlight=E67+AC. I really don't want to mess with custom programs for the ECU.

In the worst case, I will just hook up the AC wiring per this link - http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/203040-stand-alone-ecu-c-control.html

I am hopefully sending out all my Nissan and CTS-V AC fittings to Fueled Racing next week so they can fab up my lines. They said it a short 2 - 3 day turn around.

Turbozx

11-22-2012, 09:35 PM

nice 5 bolt axles and shafts.... you selling?

Yes, eventually after the build is complete. I will have a ton of stuff from the SR set up minus the motor. Intercoolers, piping, S14 PS lines, JIC coilover setup Z32 rear hubs to fit the JIC coil overs, etc, etc....

Turbozx

11-22-2012, 09:53 PM

No pics today, but just something that I found a little odd yesterday.

I knew that in order to go to the KW coilovers, I would have to go back to the stock rear knuckles as I had called KW and they would not make a special set of their 240SX rears with the Z32 fork mounts.

I mentioned earlier that I did not realize was that my existing 5 bolt rear hubs would not fit with the Q45 and TTZ rear axles that I need for the Q45 rear diff. Ok no problem as I still had the Q45 rear subframe with the rear knuckles and hubs. I figured since they are using the same size axles, that the knuckles and thus the hub bearings would be the same. Since I had to pull the hubs off of the Q45, I figured I would install some new Z32 TT rear bearings that I have had sitting in my garage for ages. Luckily I checked first and found out that the OD of the Z32 TT don't fit into the Q45 knuckle. The knuckles look identical to each other and both use the same size axles, but the hub bearings are definitely different sizes. In the end, I just installed the Q45 hubs into the stock S13 knuckles with no issues. I just hope the Q45 bearings don't fail in the near future.

ahenry778

11-23-2012, 02:48 AM

subscribing! this is fantastic

Turbozx

11-24-2012, 09:01 PM

Just a quick update as I finally finished off the rear suspension and Q45 diff swap.

Side by side comparison of the 240SX diff on the left and the Q45 on the right.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8216114892_85de5d13a0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8216114892/)

The front yoke is much larger on the Q45 on the right. The guys at Fueled Racing have a driveshaft for nearly any configuration, so it took only a few days to get the driveshaft. In this case it is a Q45 diff with ABS connecting to a T56 Magnum tranny.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8216115076_c8007fbb76.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8216115076/)

Nice packaging from KW
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8216115740_6c7fe27b43.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8216115740/)

In progress shot
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8343/8216116156_813fda6561.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8216116156/)

Finished
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8215033429_fdbf04f3b5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8215033429/)

Q45 diff and axles installed. If you do this conversion, make sure you get the bolts for the 6 bolt axles. Unlike the different 240SX configurations that use nuts and bolts to connect the axles to the stub axles in the diff, the 6 bolt axles are actually threaded so you need the bolts that come with the axles to bolt them to the stub axles.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8070/8216116430_2e84318fe5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8216116430/)

I wanted to see if I can mount the air filter in the same place that I had my air filter for my SR20 mounted. The stock E-ROD filter is big, but it looks like it will fit.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8215033653_77914a4951.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8215033653/)

Next step is to install the ACT twin disk clutch and the starter. I think I am going to attach the bell housing and drop it from the top and then install the transmission separately from the bottom. We'll see when we get there.

future

11-25-2012, 10:52 PM

Your car list makes me feel all happy inside.

SR20PWRALTY

11-26-2012, 01:45 AM

If you Are trying to pass smog it can be a little tricky with what you use as an intake. it has to be carb legal

Turbozx

11-26-2012, 08:32 AM

If you Are trying to pass smog it can be a little tricky with what you use as an intake. it has to be carb legal

Actually, that is the air filter I am suppose to use as it is part of the E-ROD engine assembly kit and was the filter that GM used when they passed certification for CARB. That is the beauty and convenience of the EROD package. It comes with the engine, intake, cats, exhaust manifolds, wiring harness, ECU and EVAP box

Pstl_pete

11-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Actually, that is the air filter I am suppose to use as it is part of the E-ROD engine assembly kit and was the filter that GM used when they passed certification for CARB. That is the beauty and convenience of the EROD package. It comes with the engine, intake, cats, exhaust manifolds, wiring harness, ECU and EVAP box

Actually, when I went to the Ref he said he didnt care about the air filter at all and I could have left my K&N one on (I swapped the GM filter on) but I think each case will always be different.

Jeez, I thought the AC would be a simple wiring in of the condensor switch to turn it off and on and we'd be golden...

Turbozx

11-26-2012, 10:26 PM

Jeez, I thought the AC would be a simple wiring in of the condensor switch to turn it off and on and we'd be golden...

As I mentioned earlier if worst comes to worst, we can do exactly as you say by the simple AC wiring instructions in this thread - http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/203040-stand-alone-ecu-c-control.html

While it would be nice to have the GM ECU to bump up the idle speed and also cut off the AC clutch at high RPM's, I rather have some basic AC working just using the switch on the drier assembly. There is more than enough torque to deal with the AC clutch engaging and I doubt I will be doing much high RPM runs while the AC is on.

SR20PWRALTY

11-29-2012, 02:06 AM

Turbozx

11-30-2012, 01:08 AM

I wasn't stating the air filter itself, I was just wonder about intake piping you where going to use to locate air filter in that location. From what I understand ref looks at intake system after the MAF sensor.

Ok, good point especially since the EROD comes with no piping for an intake. I never actually thought about it as I was just going to use some 4" piping to run the filter to that location. From everything I've read about the referee certification process it seems so random and dependent on the particular referee. Sometimes i think the entire smog laws in Calif are random.

This is off topic, but when I bought my GTR from out of the state and first went to the calif DMV to get it registered, I thought it was a comedy. I first had to have someone at the DMV verify the VIN, make sure it is 50 state smog legal and verify the mileage. That was easy. But then after getting that signed off I went inside to get it registered and the first thing they ask for is my smog test certificate. I said this is a brand new 50 state smog compliant car with less than 50 miles on the odometer. She said I needed a that smog test certificate, otherwise she could do nothing. At least she was nice and said just go down the street to get it tested and come right back to her and then we could proceed. Ok seems simple enough to do, but the first smog station refuses to test my car as they said it is illegal to bring a new out of state car into California. He said I needed more miles on the car. I knew that that applies only to cars that are not 50 state compliant and that these cars have to have a minimum amount of miles on them before they can be registered in calif. I argued with the guy so he finally called someone to confirm, but they backed him up. Ok this is not going anywhere so I go a couple of doors down to a test only station and he doesn't blink an eye and just tests my car and gives me the certificate I need to register my car.

mad-ass

11-30-2012, 01:57 AM

isn't california just lovely on regulations?

I already love this build, and can't wait to see it completed.

good job sir.

cchondro

11-30-2012, 02:52 AM

It's coming along great
loving the update
make me want to start updating my build thread with all my new updates!

Keep up the good work

Slippin'eight-nine

11-30-2012, 09:56 PM

Its nice to see an OG member bring an old project car back!
Especially with the bankroll to do it properly!
Cant wait to see this one play out..:naughtyd:

Turbozx

12-01-2012, 08:52 PM

Got a little done today.

Got this installed.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8235848029_ab53515c82.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8235848029/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8235848567_1af4489f93.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8235848567/)

Didn't have time to install this bell housing
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8236914212_8b94ed606a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8236914212/)

Received some goodies from UPS yesterday

Got these brand new bricks for a fair price from someone here on Zilvia
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8235848775_8433623c78.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8235848775/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8235848953_2f257dc51e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8235848953/)

Tein pillow mounts for the front KW coilovers
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8236915234_411d9d1103.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8236915234/)

C. Anderson

12-01-2012, 11:56 PM

You will like that clutch. Did you go with two street disks on it?

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jroc896

12-02-2012, 03:24 AM

Awesome work so far!!

Turbozx

12-02-2012, 05:57 PM

You will like that clutch. Did you go with two street disks on it?

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Yep, twin disk street setup that is suppose to hold up to 800 ft-lbs of torque, which is way more than I will be producing.

C. Anderson

12-02-2012, 06:30 PM

Thats good. When I bought mine at first I had one street and one race disk. After a couple of months of daily driving I pulled the motor for a rear main seal and the race disk significantly ate away the metal surfaces and put deep grooves in the pressure and midplate. I sent it back to get rebuilt and change to two street disks. I did a drift event after installing the street disks then checked them after the event. The white letters printed on the clutch disk where still there and showed no signs of slipping. I have 380 tq and 420 hp.

S13k's

12-06-2012, 10:07 AM

Tein pillow mounts for the front KW coilovers
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8236915234_411d9d1103.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8236915234/)

Good choice on these, They last forever! Awesome build! Keep it up. Subscribed!

Turbozx

12-08-2012, 04:24 PM

I did a junkyard run this morning and was able to find a 137K 90 hatchback that took a big hit to the right front corner. I was only looking for AC lines, but ended up taking some clean interior items like the gauge cluster and surrounding trim, the glovebox and the carpet.

I now have all the fittings I need to send to Fueled Racing to assemble my AC lines. In this picture, you can also see the new CTSV AC hoses that I bought to sacrifice the connectors.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8255263975_47d3d40dc4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8255263975/)

I also received my McLeod hydraulic throwout bearing for the drivetrain
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8256372768_08c928c754.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8256372768/)

I am planning to take the crossmember off tomorrow and put together the engine, tranny and crossmember to install from the bottom.

futures14drift

12-09-2012, 01:29 PM

just my dream garage....awesome build!

Pstl_pete

12-10-2012, 09:34 AM

Excited to see the AC come together! I realized that with my setup there's no way the stock cylindrical canister (not sure what to call it) will fit in its original location since the coolant hoses are in the way.

I hope Fueled Racing will offer a turn-key solution for the lines.

Turbozx

12-16-2012, 09:17 PM

Got a little done today. Not much, but getting closer to the point where I can install the motor and tranny in the car.

I look at this and still can't believe that Pstl_pete was able to get the pipes to connect to the stock C6 manifolds. It looks like an intimating task to me, but Pete has done it so there is a way. Things look worst on the driver's side.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8262591011_235000d13c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8262591011/)

Driver's side with the spline from where the steering column connects.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8280237500_5038d48867.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8280237500/)

Bell housing installed
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8280237252_651fe4f1a4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8280237252/)

I borrowed my buddies cart to install the engine and tranny from the bottom. Just need to install the starter, dipstick, throwout bearing and tranny to the motor and install hopefully before the new year.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8072/8279206929_db74a4153e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8279206929/)

hulkster_s13

12-16-2012, 10:06 PM

I ran into that clearence problems also. 2.5in piping is what I used to make my own down pipes.

drscooper

12-17-2012, 07:37 AM

wow thats a tight fit but if there is a will there is a way!

Pstl_pete

12-17-2012, 09:10 AM

If you need more photos of my downpipes just PM me. The fitment is tight but when I built them I was actually surprised that the fit as easily as they did. The passenger side is actually harder to get out since it overlaps the framerail a bit and makes it hard to get a wrench on.

SR20PWRALTY

12-17-2012, 07:35 PM

^I thought you also used sikky kit and that made it easier.....

shinhed

12-18-2012, 04:55 PM

Definitely subscribed to this. Back in the day, this 240 was what Broadfield's coupe is today. Still have pics on our old family Packard Bell somewhere.

Pstl_pete

12-20-2012, 09:43 AM

^I thought you also used sikky kit and that made it easier.....

You are correct, I had the Sikky kit but that shouldnt matter that much. Even if his engine is a bit lower or slighty back more (though mine is as tight as it gets IMO) the routing for the piping will be pretty much the same.

If I recall correctly I used 2.25-inch piping to the first cat since that's the diameter it is then I went to 2.5-inch after the second cat.

Te37

12-20-2012, 10:51 AM

Thanks you for using new quality parts....one of my favorite builds now!

Turbozx

12-20-2012, 05:50 PM

I had a couple of hours to look more at the exhaust pipes coming off of the C6 Vette manifolds.

With the motor still out of the car, I was able to see things quite well and cut a section of 2.25" pipe to mock things up. It looks like it is not going to be as difficult as I thought.

The socket and extension are roughly where the steering column will be. I will verify when the motor is in the car before I tack anything in place, but it is looking ok so far.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8293014318_265d078cf4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8293014318/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8293014512_9808d7793f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8293014512/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8293014748_2420da0633.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8293014748/)

I tried the same section of pipe on the passenger side and it looks like I might be able to get away with identical front sections. Again, I will have to wait to verify when it is in the car.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8291959999_f1167fa82a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8291959999/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8291959767_dd16081ed2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8291959767/)

Turbozx

12-24-2012, 04:32 PM

What a couple of days. So close yet so far.

Yesterday, I installed the McLeod throughout bearing and protected the hydraulic lines.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8305561322_936be781b8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305561322/)

After wrestling with the trying to install the tranny to the motor, I decided to call it a night and see what tips and tricks others have for making this install easier.

So this morning I modified some bolts to make two alignment pins.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8305562392_7ae7ab6faa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305562392/)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8305562168_60e408241e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305562168/)

Things work out easily such that I got the tranny and engine together finally.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8304515581_721236a84c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8304515581/)

I also installed the dipstick earlier. It would have been much easier if I had done this before installing the engine mounts.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8304513023_90cfe9265f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8304513023/)

Time to install the tranny mount now.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8305550584_7c1b104d6d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305550584/)

Getting ready to install the motor and tranny into the car from the bottom.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8305551318_d37331e070.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305551318/)

Things are looking good, but definitely it is going to be a tight fit. In fact, it ends up being too tight to fit. Damm, it is a probably 1/8" on each side. At this point, I figured one needs to pull the exhaust manifolds off to make it fit from the bottom as I recall Pstl_Pete doing. So I called it a day and figured I would pull off the manifolds later this week.

After pulling the motor and tranny out from under the car, I looked at things a bit more and think I can just grind the corner of the exhaust manifold flange and things should just slip by the frame rails. Once they are in there final position, they should be fine as they will be sitting above the frame rails. A total of a 1/4" was all I needed today.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8305553684_8a136c657e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305553684/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8305553290_47cc5285c2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8305553290/)

drscooper

12-24-2012, 08:16 PM

dammmm dude this build is insane! and yikess on that fitment lol scary!

jp69

12-24-2012, 09:05 PM

Niceee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

surge s14

12-24-2012, 09:31 PM

just wondering if you shimming your slave?

im also running a ACT clutch/t56 mangum and i have to now :(

Turbozx

12-24-2012, 11:17 PM

[QUOTE=surge s14;5058947]just wondering if you shimming your slave?

im also running a ACT clutch/t56 mangum and i have to now :([/QUOT

What slave are you running? I was a little paranoid so I remeasured everything to make sure before bolting the tranny on. How much wear do you have on the clutch now?

surge s14

12-24-2012, 11:42 PM

ive had 3 over extend and pop on me a hand me down GM slave , a RAM clutches slave, some other brand that came with the magnum

i just ordered a new GM slave and the trick performance shim set so hopefully that will take care of that

my clutch has about 10 miles on it... on 3 slaves yup sucks... just giving the heads up

C. Anderson

12-25-2012, 09:15 AM

Thats strange. I have a oem slave with the same clutch and have 0 problems. Ive probably put 200 miles and a couple of events on it this way.

Turbozx

12-28-2012, 08:55 PM

Well, I finally had the time to install the motor and tranny in the car. After my last update, I slightly ground the exhaust manifold flanges on both the driver and passenger side and this gave me just enough clearance to get the flanges past the frame rails.

I just have two pictures, as I was doing this by myself and didn't have much time to take pictures until everything was done.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8318838605_b77d427938.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8318838605/)

Front view of the oil pan. It sits about 1/8" above the bottom of the cross member.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8319898396_220611cc32.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8319898396/)

I was starting to re-install the front suspension, but ran into some issues. The SPL tie rod kit had the wrong size nuts to lock the tie rod together. Then one of the OEM Z32 tie rods has some damaged threads so I could not reinstall the passenger side tie rod. It uses a M16x1.0 thread, which I did not have a die to repair or find one locally. Hopefully I can find one tomorrow to buy or borrow to keep moving forward.

Jay Gadsby

12-28-2012, 10:00 PM

Absolutely stunning. Very nice setup. My ultimate goal for my S14 is an LS? swap as well. thanks for the inspiration. I am looking forward to seeing the completed product. Oh, and love the Z32 btw. I sure do miss mine :(

bova17

12-28-2012, 10:31 PM

what is your job damn...

Turbozx

02-04-2013, 09:12 PM

Since the start of the new year, I have been super busy at work and just returned this weekend from a business trip to China. I have not done much work on the 240Sx since the holidays, but when I got back home, I had a couple of boxes waiting for me.

I had this huge box from Japan waiting for me and inside was a brand new never installed OEM Aero bumper. There is even the original installation instructions. The prior owner had it painted, but never got around to installing it, so when I saw it on Yahoo Japan, I just had to get it. I was looking for an uncut one as my current bumper on my car was cut to fit the FMIC, when I was running the SR20DET. And no I am NOT selling my old aero bumper.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8446940954_8da8a6d7cb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446940954/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446940954/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8445852075_eeb1db5520.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8445852075/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8445852075/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8445851879_b172c30c1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/204[email protected]/8445851879/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8445851879/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8185/8445851591_8375f99203.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8445851591/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8445851591/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8446939064_252c176c88.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446939064/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446939064/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8446938890_2b343e4812.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446938890/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446938890/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8446939266_612f4e9d1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446939266/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446939266/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Also, I have my new AC lines from the guys at Fueled Racing.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8446941380_1592a65083.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446941380/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8446941380/) by gnakata2007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

thizzen4

02-04-2013, 09:16 PM

damn that sr was so clean adn then stepped it up to another level coupe love /v8 love cant wait to see a video of this car roaring

jamg

02-04-2013, 09:16 PM

awesome man.

true nissan lover here lol.

what industry are you in, business wise? self employed or work for someone?

jr_ss

02-04-2013, 10:32 PM

Pictures aren't working...

Turbozx

02-04-2013, 10:46 PM

what industry are you in, business wise? self employed or work for someone?

I work for a company in the telecomm area. The cool thing is that we just announced we are buying a company in Japan, so I will be spending a lot of time there for the rest of year. I'll have less time to work on my car, but I should be able to find some cool car parts and accessories in Japan.

mad-ass

02-04-2013, 11:29 PM

fantastic update. I'm excited to see this coming along!

iVanRoz

02-06-2013, 12:11 AM

How have I not seen this? Anyways I'm monitoring this thread

Turbozx

02-06-2013, 12:37 AM

Pictures aren't working...

Ok fixed the links to the pictures now.

Flicktitty

02-06-2013, 06:45 AM

That aero bumper is crazy! Looking forward to more updates.

turbo2nr

02-06-2013, 07:13 AM

screw the crazy clean car and the crazy ls sway

BRAND NEW S13 AERO BUMPER!

you win sir you win...

Blown240sx

02-07-2013, 11:36 AM

A lot of money in this build.

Also someone mention blowing slaves, My Spec stage 3+ on my 408ci LQ9 build had issues because I forgot the shim that came with the clutch (the lack of instructions didnt help). It causes High RPM shift issues.

jorge1190

02-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Wow a brand new aero bumper. Just wow

blessedhellrider

02-18-2013, 07:02 PM

very pretty AC lines . do you link they will get heat soak?

hanson02

04-15-2013, 02:32 AM

taeisbeast

04-15-2013, 02:47 AM

Im not sure if anyone asked, but my connection sucks here in the sandbox, but please share your info on your lift in your garage, i plan to the same.

Thank you.

Tank_4g63

04-16-2013, 08:14 AM

Very nice looking build. I love ls1 swaps in lightweight rwd cars like this.

k240sx

04-18-2013, 01:49 AM

Hey man ,this is Kenny here !didnt know you have a build thread here !!
Always want a LS3 smog free 240sx since I got one of your SR20 S13!!
Because we don't have to deal the smog in cal if we have this kit and done it right ...
Always want to follow how's ur 240sx going when I meet u at johns shop ,I always wish u can finish it ASAP ,because I know I want to see it in person at johns :)
Never meet a Nissan Guy like you and take care every cars that u own(of course inculding the one I got from u !!)
Hope one day we can take some nice pictures for our cars together ....
Can't wait to see two sliver nissan cars park side by side hehe

Btw , even my car still in process and almost done in few weeks larer ...u make me have a idea to make a build thread for my car also :)!!

Best luck to you !!and hope the A/C can work perfact as u plan !!!!

ddr_geo

04-14-2016, 05:57 PM

3 years late but i just happened to stumble upon this thread. this thing ever get finished? loved the progress so far.

TSL

04-16-2016, 07:36 AM

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

Pblesh85

04-20-2016, 05:42 AM

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

Ouch....

But all of the good builds on here all go the same way. The for sale thread....

TSL

04-20-2016, 06:51 AM

But all of the good builds on here all go the same way. The for sale thread....

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

rawgarage

04-20-2016, 07:10 AM

scottie

04-20-2016, 09:46 AM

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

OR you go out and buy a Z06 or GTR for $60K, still impress the 18yr olds but now fall into the midlife crisis crowd where they ask you to attend wine tasting and swinger parties.

Rovch

04-21-2016, 12:34 AM

OR you go out and buy a Z06 or GTR for $60K, still impress the 18yr olds but now fall into the midlife crisis crowd where they ask you to attend wine tasting and swinger parties.

I like wine tasting.

Pblesh85

04-21-2016, 04:18 AM

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

I disagree, but that's just me. You don't build a car because you want to make it better than some car that's 10,15,20 years newer. You build it because you want to make it your own.

I'm 31, I make 100k a year plus, my 93 coupe is hardly a shit box in ANY WAY, and I can't care less about some 18 year old kids approval or not. I simply like my car because I do. That's the only reason someone needs to build something.

And if you really need to sell your 25year old "shit box" to be able to afford to have a kid or buy a house... Well you need to re think your life.

rawgarage

04-21-2016, 04:23 AM

And if you really need to sell your 25year old "shit box" to be able to afford to have a kid or buy a house... Well you need to re think your life.

Umm ppl do this 24/7 C'monSON....

TSL

04-21-2016, 07:34 AM

I make 100k a year plus

Haha check out this insecure guy. Comes out swinging his paycheck around because some random idiot on the internet made a broad generalisation.

JIMB0

04-21-2016, 09:15 AM

Turbozx

02-10-2019, 05:26 PM

Well after 6 years since my last progress post, I am back at it. A marriage, a newborn and a house move put things on hold, but I am pushing to get my 240 back on the road this summer. I had to enlist the help of some friends, but will get this going again. We just mocked one of the most challenging tasks of getting the exhaust/cats routed between the frame and through the steering rack.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7877/47002668552_2a379d9262_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eBsXP7)passsteeringrack (https://flic.kr/p/2eBsXP7) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/47002668322_fe4a514691_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eBsXK9)Passengersidecat (https://flic.kr/p/2eBsXK9) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7925/47054606941_7cbe38aa77_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eG4ahz)Driversidecat (https://flic.kr/p/2eG4ahz) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

That's all for now, but I am excited to be moving forward again.

Glenn

ultimateirving

02-10-2019, 08:19 PM

I like the shot with the TIG! And i know how taxing the major life changes can be. Hope to see some more updates soon.

afishysilvia

02-10-2019, 08:24 PM

So much work to be smog legal...sheesh.

Turbozx

02-14-2019, 11:45 PM

A little update.

Here is the driver side exhaust with cat
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/46376305124_0daec0021e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7FME)driversidecatattached (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7FME) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Here is the passenger side
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7902/47047692672_03decb61fc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrHV3)passengersidecatattached (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrHV3) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Here are some heat shields on the frame rails right above where the cats sit.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7923/47047695682_5de833fbcd_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrJNW)catheatshields (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrJNW) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Here is how it looks with the engine in the car with the exhaust and cats
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7807/47047696722_027a12c2a2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrK7S)bottomviewfromfront (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrK7S) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/47047692312_457c787b8b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrHNQ)Passengersidecatsideview (https://flic.kr/p/2eFrHNQ) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7810/46376304934_0e655c48bf_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7FJo)Driversidecatsideview (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7FJo) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Here is the Sikky relocation shift on the T56 Magnum tranny. This positions the shifter exactly in the correct position as the Magnum tranny is 4 inches shorter than the standard T56 tranny
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7856/46376303784_4009bc6048_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7Foy)siikkyrelocationshifter (https://flic.kr/p/2dE7Foy) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Benfica7

02-15-2019, 01:17 PM

Subscribed

UJCD

02-17-2019, 11:27 AM

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

was about to post this. But i was happily surprised!:hsdance:

SR20PWRALTY

02-18-2019, 12:07 AM

Could have used some smaller cats that are cali legal. Didn't Pete go with smaller cats?

Great build! Wish my car looked this clean.

da_crew10

02-18-2019, 07:46 AM

Wowy this build is of great quality, keep the updates coming.

CamryOnBronze

02-18-2019, 08:10 AM

Super excited to see you back at it- thanks for sharing the updates! Still crazy jealous of that brand new Silvia aero bumper.

TheRealSy90

02-19-2019, 11:22 AM

Worlds best build thread resurrection because it didn't end up in a part out! Awesome, I missed this build the first time around so nice to see you back at it.

obscene

02-20-2019, 11:18 AM

congrats on being able to stick with the build during so many life events. that's not easy at all.

Turbozx

02-20-2019, 01:38 PM

Could have used some smaller cats that are cali legal. Didn't Pete go with smaller cats?

Great build! Wish my car looked this clean.

These are the same cats that Pete used as they are part of the GM E-Rod CARB approved crate engine package. In order to pass CARB we have to install all the parts from the engine package, which includes the very valuable CARB exemption sticker.

Just a side note that my friend bought Pete's car and was able to get it smogged using the charcoal canister from my stock E-Rod engine package. My friend eventually sold Pete's car to someone in Hawaii. I got the charcoal canister back so I can get smogged as well when I finish this build.

s1421

02-21-2019, 06:23 PM

Nice! Im doing same swap for my Zenki. Thinking of doing a build thread too.

Turbozx

02-21-2019, 11:48 PM

This is the CARB documentation for the EROD crate engine.
https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/eo/d-126-30.pdf

This is the CARB EO sticker that comes with the engine
https://i0.wp.com/www.6speedonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_3646.jpg?ssl=1

Of course, you can also find a used LS motor and all the necessary smog equipment and get it approved as well, but the EROD makes it easier, but definitely at a higher price.

Turbozx

02-27-2019, 09:40 AM

Just a little update on how the exhaust system is coming together.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/40264524873_aae7bb1248_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24m3ds6)partial exhaust (https://flic.kr/p/24m3ds6) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Turbozx

03-19-2019, 08:59 AM

A little more progress on the exhaust system. Slowly but surely getting there.

A view from the rear. I wanted a subtle two tip exhaust somewhat similar to stock, but a little different.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7819/40454787733_12d331d8f6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmYe)exhaustrearview (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmYe) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

Haha, my 93 slicktop Z32 in the background that I was hoping to build into track car. I now need to get rid of the shell.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7908/40454785903_f2d79bc25c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmqF)exhaust2 (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmqF) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7856/40454787273_86f38b6370_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmQi)exhaust4 (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmQi) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7896/40454786163_c62b2558fc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmva)exhaust3 (https://flic.kr/p/24CRmva) by gnakata2007 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/glennsjca/), on Flickr

RalliartRsX

03-19-2019, 09:06 AM

Ohhh. Pmd you :)

da_crew10

03-20-2019, 07:37 AM

Love this build. Keep the updates coming!

Turbozx

08-13-2020, 10:44 PM

Man it's been a long time since an update. Life with a 3 year old takes a toll on you and now with COVID19 things just are barely moving along. Engine is wired up and running. Need to drop the ride height a bit and get it aligned. AC is all hooked up and needs a charge. At least we can drive it in and out of my friend's shop now.

Here are some pics of it with 8 years worth of dirt and dust on it. My BNIB bricks are at home waiting for installation.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50224427741_67a29af283_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50224427666_58177c4291_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50224427711_638a456944_c.jpg

Went with a vented CF hood to get some heat out of the engine bay and compensate for some of the extra weight of the LS3. Hood is going to be painted to match the rest of the car. I am debating on whether to cover up the NACA duct. Also have wider vented front fenders as I really want to run wider tires up front.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50224427696_56af59025a_c.jpg

When your build gets drawn out for so long like this, the parts that I bought 8 years ago now are dated and newer better parts are available. I have a brand new Tremec Magnum 6 speed trans with a Sikky relocation shifter, but now Tremec just released a newer Magnum 6 speed that doesn't require a relocation shifter. I've seen the review on MotoIQ about this new trans and it is so tempting. It just so happens that my throwout bearing crapped out so I have to pull the tranny anyways. Oh man..............