Another JZ Coupe Drift

[Tw1st3d]

So I know that this build thread isn't as nice as some of the ones out that are out there, This is my first one so be gentle :w00t:. I am doing this to gain a little motivation to get it finished. I hope all of you enjoy my progress.

The goal behind this build was build and fab as much stuff as I could with my own two hands just for the feel good factor. Also I blame my girlfriend, she was the one to initially show me that sliding my car around was a sport, and she's been by my side this whole process. I eventually landed my first 240sx and am determined to keep this car till the dirt. I will never get rid of it even after it's a prune.

Enough with the stories and on to the pics.

Here is when we first initially got it home after a 680 mile round trip.
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coils wheels and welded diff and a bone stock KADE. The addiction begins.


At this point I'm still a noob. I look it over on the lift.
Some little things i was learning about proper alignment, "wore through a set of tires" discovered a re welded rear LCA a sign of some abuse :) etc.
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My first drift event. I had no clue I just new I had to try it. This is at a local track in the PNW. PARC "pat's acres racing complex" They made me do a run to see if I could handle the car. NOPE! so they didn't let me on the track, but all I needed was the first 5 minutes and I was hooked!
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I got a new job at this and it was kind of a life changer. I knew how to MIG weld and loved fabrication as a hobby but knew nothing really about it, I was mostly a computer nerd anyway like an act of god I got the job. I have no idea why hehe. Here's one of my first projects as I was learning to TIG.
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Random photo of the car
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I continued to go to events. Here's one attempting a skid :D
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I took a ride with this guy to try and get a grasp of what was going on.
He's been an inspiration since. Thanks Jeremy!
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Kyle Pollard blowing my mind
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After a few months I gave a shot at trying to make a coolant over flow tank.
I wish I would have never used the dorky fluid level gauge. anyways it served it's purpose for now.
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and from here I just kept drifting and modding little things and cleaned up the interior still learning and having fun.
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not long after this I was mad one day and being cocky and aggravated i put the car into a 7 ft deep ditch :) soft landing into black berry bushes but way far down there hehe. Never again. I had drifted the car for a year and a half and now it was time for a little advancement.
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I had met my friend quad and was very privileged that he allowed me to use his shop to begin the suspension build on my car.
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I did the basic suspension stuff for my first time through installed all new bearings on all 4 corners tien tie rods rack spacers Front tension rods RUCAS power brace poly bushings for everything Abercrombie Knuckles boxed all my arms in etc.
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My fab skills were improving.
The radiator I did up
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here is a random bumper I did for a Polaris rzr
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After I did all the suspension stuff I drifted the living piss out of it :D. My GF is short :Phttp://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/420023_203569139743039_506356032_n.jpg
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I competed in a season long comp it was kinda a joke but was still a great experience especially the high speed course :D
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5th place not bad :D
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Also if u see I fabbed a cage waiting to do the pics on it when it's finished

[Tw1st3d]

Somewhere during the season I kept doing little things found some fenders etc and started to do some body work. and more drifting :D
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after a few weeks my good friend quad lent me the opportunity to paint my car. Can't thank him enough!
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Shortly after the season began to dwindle down and I felt confident that I have learned enough with the stock KA that I could finally upgrade the power plant. I wanted to build something that I would enjoy and learn and grow with. So I had a thing for Toyota's and thought what better than a JZ series.

[Tw1st3d]

I shoved all my money in this here bottle to keep from spending it on anything else :P
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then eventually this showed up at the shop :eek3d:
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I got anxious one day to do something anything made this from stainless lol.
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[Tw1st3d]

after getting some funds back into play things started to roll and the brown Santa began to make frequent stops. One thing was for sure I didn't want to beat around the bush with the stock twins so I started on the basic motor build.
I'll save the internal stuff for another season.

she's a dirty girl but I'll clean her up :)
most of these flanges I did myself with some help from the machinist,
I burned these out on our CNC Plasma
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here's a good one I keep storing all my parts in a pile in the living room. :ddog:
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Innovate Wide Band with LC-1 Apexi AFC NEO for now, Apexi AVC-R
stage 4 comp clutch, wiring specialties drop in harness ( I didn't think it would be worth the headache to even attempt to wire everything up plus this is all brand new wires no soldered joints etc. thanks Yury!)

[Tw1st3d]

got the motor stripped down eventually what a pain in the ass those twins are!
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this thing was an :mrmeph:
I decided on doing a twin scroll into a t3 flange WHAT A JOKE no wonder people charge thousands for manifolds there a pain in the ass!
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my TIG
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some mock up
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[Tw1st3d]

picked up a tial MVR 44mm I will run the tubes for this on the manifold when it's in the car so i know were to put it.
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Out with the KA! yanked the bitch in one hour flat. :D
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machined a new shift knob for next season for an old knife
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AN Fittings for oil catch can setup.
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welded the waste gate holes in the holset
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got the motor naked for seals clean up timing belt upgraded 2jz oem water pump etc.
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[JonathanPrem]

Wont the mani hit the tower? seem to far out

[Tw1st3d]

Wont the mani hit the tower? seem to far out

Nope I thought so too I dropped it in with the forklift to make sure afterwards just enough room

[CleanAndLegit]

this is sick!!!

[rednissan180]

Awesome work man, can't wait to see how this turns out!

[jbt_92]

Baller shit. I love it.

[d-man478]

Awesome Fab skills. Keep up the good work!
Subscribed!

[Tw1st3d]

2jz OEM water pump installed. Just waiting on front main seal before I put the rest of the front together.
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Here's a side view I need to weld the two coolant outlets on the upper water neck shut, and then cut it so it comes out straight to work with my KA rad.
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next will be the alt bracket setup

[Tw1st3d]

Thanks guys!

[stylo1]

Your fab skills r awesome

[KAs14slider]

Is that the driftmotion oil line kit you are using?

[Tw1st3d]

Is that the driftmotion oil line kit you are using?

CX racing kit

[towlie]

From Oregon +1

[cchondro]

Damn man it's coming along great.
makes me wanna hurry up and finish my jz swap ha
keep up the good work

[BiG MiKE86]

awesome build! Subscribed

[JohanM]

Keep it going man, so many JZ swaps popping up!!

[Chaw wee]

My old car :)


Car is going to be DOPE Teigon!

[future]

Liking this so far! Get insperation and finish it now lol

[K_style]

Local support to you!!!

Like your Tig skill... Where do you work?

[Tw1st3d]

Local support to you!!!

Like your Tig skill... Where do you work?

Halco Welding and Fabrication (http://www.halco-welding.com)

I still need to finish the website hehe

thank you all for the support. It gets boring working on this thing by myself with no push :werd:

My old car :)


Car is going to be DOPE Teigon!

thanks man :)

[Big Zee]

Awesome work!! More updates!!!

[Tw1st3d]

Okay modded the upper water neck and welded the side tubes off it shut since they won't be needed. Only reason I did this is to work with my current radiator.

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traction control and drifting? :picardfp: Sawed off the first butter fly in the intake since I was using the vertical band saw for the water neck Didn't get a before pic but you'll see it in the pics below.

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tomorrow I will mess around with the valve covers and get my AN fittings welded in place

[project_silvia]

Awesome build wish I had a job lol

[killer240]

this is legit..

My friend always tell me about whats up with Oregon, he said it's hella sick out there.
I might have to drive up there and check it out.

[d_nice]

wow...looking good..i am also getting some ideas on this too..keep it up

[jdm2191]

Looks like you know what your doing, LMK if you have any questions about the swap, Looks good already!

[crunchy_g]

Sweet build man! I just got my 1J running in my S13. Stock twins tho! It's a whole different animal now. You'll Love it!! Like everyone else says..U have dope fabrication skills. Keep up the good work!

[Tw1st3d]

small updates.

first I welded my AN fittings to my valve covers for my catch can lines.
there's a little bit of tech here to explain why I did this setup.
Ali SC3 from the Club Lexus forum explained it the best.


If you want the best setup, vent both sides to a can and remove the pcv valve entirely.
If you vent both sides, the pcv is not needed because there will be no chance or pressurizing the crank case. This will allow for the most pressure to escape equally out both sides, which may decrease or prevent blow by entirely.

If you are running good boost on a single turbo with the stock pcv in place, it shuts under boost entirely, which means when you need to evacuate the most you have shut off one side of the crank case entirely, so all the pressure must escape off the passenger side, and when too much pressure builds up, it will take alot of oil along with it.

The pcv only helps you a little bit in vacuum at the expense of constantly oiling the insides of your intake, and hurting evacuation under boost. If you think about it, Oil blow-by is a consequence of too much pressure; and if you eliminate the pressure build up, you may find your catch can hardly gets any oil at all, which means if you open up the valve cover vents and remove the pcv, you have effectively doubled your ability to vent and you may not even need a catch can anymore

Read more: 1JZ/2JZ Oil Catch Can Questions - Club Lexus Forums (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/610698-1jz-2jz-oil-catch-can-questions.html#ixzz2F71ZU259)


This was my first time welding to valve cover aluminum... what shitty pot metal this stuff is...
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remove the baffles from the inside to keep them clean, I recommend putting down some FIPG from Toyota to keep it factory when your all done.
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what a pain in the ass...
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waiting on the upper set of gaskets and cam seals but I cleaned the head up while I had it apart.
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This stuff is the bomb stocking up getting ready to do the lower pans and front and rear mains plus checking the bearings out.
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and here she sits for the FIPG to cure over the weekend, the rest of gaskets and seals will be here next week and I can finish getting everything taken care of get some paint on it and start the work on the shell. :s101:
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[onlydrinkkoolaid]

It looks like its coming alone pretty well and far as the skills needed to fab its more math and measuring then anything and it looks like you get the idea

[Tw1st3d]

sorry for the blurry pic just snapped this real quick and had to go.
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order from drift motion came in just some small things.
Heat shielding gasket, AN fuel rail adapter with crush washer, Cam seals, exhaust studs flange nuts, valve cover gaskets and grommets, and a braided line for my oil pressure/temp gauge.

the heat shielding gasket is probably one of the better things you can do for your jz.

also my BoV is ordered and soon I should be fabbing my intercooler and oil cooler, waiting for the cores to show up

[Tw1st3d]

broke the plastic retainer on the tensioner. It was still in great condition aswell as the pulley so I just machined a new retainer.
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Phantom Gauges. clean simple effective.
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thought you guys would wanna see my blades of death I have been putting together at work.
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they are for a bait chopper for crab boats.

[Tw1st3d]

some random action shots. herd u liek angle?

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[NJs13_1993]

damn i wish i could weld like that. or tig in general haha still working on my mig skills. subbed

[Kez]

I knew your car looked familiar look I spotted it https://vimeo.com/53653359

Very nice welding man


And Alisc3 knows his stuff I'm a fellow sc300 owner on clublexus doing this swap now.

A lot of info on CL

[jdm2191]

legit work!!

[Tw1st3d]

I knew your car looked familiar look I spotted it https://vimeo.com/53653359

Very nice welding man


And Alisc3 knows his stuff I'm a fellow sc300 owner on clublexus doing this swap now.

A lot of info on CL

I think I WS in the line up? Loren doesn't like me he never puts me in videos...

[Mr.Clerc]

very badass man glwb subscribed (what are those white wheels you got btw?)

[Kez]

I think I WS in the line up? Loren doesn't like me he never puts me in videos...

Wants the 1j is in you'll be in more vids

[KAs14slider]

What size -an fittings are those you welded to the valve covers?

[Tw1st3d]

-8 fittings from anplumbing.com

[Tw1st3d]

Here is some small updates while I wait on trying to figure out my stupid transmission problems :picardfp:

more shitty cell phone pics lol

cam seals
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machined an adapter for 1/8NPT oil pressure gauge and will t off to also do my oil temp.
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and The motor is finally to the point were I felt it comfortable enough to throw on some paint. mocked everything up after to see how it will look.
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[MC.Understeer]

I'm going to be using the same turbo for drifting. Wouldn't happen to know anyone who does good work on r154's do you? I need some Marlyn Crawler stuff installed and I don't have any of the pullers for the gears at my shop.

[Tw1st3d]

I'm going to be using the same turbo for drifting. Wouldn't happen to know anyone who does good work on r154's do you? I need some Marlyn Crawler stuff installed and I don't have any of the pullers for the gears at my shop.

I imagine ray at garage auto hero could set you up.

[MC.Understeer]

I imagine ray at garage auto hero could set you up.

I'm sure he could but I need this done like yesterday so I need someone that isn't super backed up all the time.

[EnvyS13]

looks like a promising build

[Tw1st3d]

I have not done a damn thing latley except small stuff new plugs more paint the little stuff... Waiting on my transmission situation then I can finally start mocking this turd into the car and get things rollin. Also my lack of a garage and having to drive 20 miles to work on my car is halting my progress. But this will soon be solved :D

parts keep rollin in the door got some injectors more an lines and fittings my intercooler core showed up should be fabbing that shortly. But again not much more to do other than get it in the car for mock up.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-02_18-51-36_54.jpg

made this chain guard cover for a NOAA boat. thought it turned out cool its about 8 ft tall and the other fabrication company that works on the boat hate me for it :D but at least the crew like it.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/IMG_20121228_130828.jpg

[RB180sxChris]

2 thumps up from me bro

[Tw1st3d]

Okay! I finally did something! got some 440cc injectors put those in.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-08_07-52-29_289.jpg

also got some 2j cams I'll see about running and a modded 1jz ecu to move the fuel cut above 14psi

then started the chassis work!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-09_12-10-31_356.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-09_16-36-19_126.jpg

The face of constipation :D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-09_17-37-45_281.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-09_18-15-06_729.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-10_12-44-41_25.jpg

getting back at it tonight should have some updates tomorrow

[90 DGRZ]

Great progress, and you're gonna love the new motor. I kept my stock twins and it's still quite the monster in my coupe, and one of the most reliable, indestructible motors i've had.

I love how modest you are with your TIG skills. not bad for a "computer nerd". haha.

In the pics with you at full lock (with the angle kit) it looks like you have very little contact patch on your inside wheel. if you extend your FLCA's (or get s14 lowers) and possibly even notch the top bolt hole on your coilover bracket, you'll get the full contact patch you want at angle. with your skills, you should be able to do that with a little measuring!

[Tw1st3d]

I'm moving the steering rack an inch getting tube front arms and getting the knuckles modded for new pickup angle and other things. Definitely notice the feel in traction at full lock could be better! Thanks for the advice man.

here is some more stuff. I'll try to get a proper camera I swear :bigok:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/486330_583862748296050_760081095_n_zpsa55f9770.jpg

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/64924_583843381631320_35963838_n_zps73c7a480.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/252161_583862914962700_564632734_n_zpsf8836cef.jpg

[alexander240]

Amazing! I wish i knew how to weld =/ and cut well

[Tw1st3d]

quick update
this is 1.5" .120 T316 Stainless tube

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/14753_318266924939926_749823728_n_zpsd830fa13.jpg

and a sneak peak of the test fit :)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/75059_585423101473348_1163905945_n_zps3f51453f.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

merp more shitty cell phone pics :D

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-14_23-37-44_12.jpg
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and now that were fitting the motor mounts i'm starting to tweak everything to get the fit i want.

so were i left off for the night
milled these out of some bar stock for some spacers on the sway bar.
soon i'll have the full stainless tig welded motor mounts done.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-17_13-12-24_728.jpg

[The_jerk]

i wish i had some of those tools to play around with!
looks like fun!

[510erv]

Very nice build sofar you have skills

[BlewByYou]

Nice Build

[Tw1st3d]

Thanks guys!

[Big Zee]

what tig welder do you use ?

[Tw1st3d]

what tig welder do you use ?

I use a few depends on were i'm at in the shop or what I'm doing

I mostly use miller dynasty 350 it's the shit, and a Lincoln precision TIG 275

sometimes when I'm building handrails on the big layout table i use this old fucked up dynasty machine. And then when I do portable welding use couple different ones depends on the situation both are dynasty machines ones a 110v with a thumb control the other is a bit more umph for jobs that arent in fucked up places

[MC.Understeer]

merp more shitty cell phone pics :D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-17_13-12-24_728.jpg

Hey not trying to thread jack your build but I was wondering if you tried those spacers out to see if they work or if its enough of a spacer. I'm not sure im even going to run a front sway bar as my spring rates are 12k swift springs on stance gr+ pro's and my suspension has next to ZERO travel. Anyways I had to make some spacers with a step up because of the way the sway bar mounts are. Haven't test fitted the sway bar on the car with the motor in yet tho.
http://i50.tinypic.com/2yni788.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

Well it depends what motor etc... yes mine work just fine i recommend running a sway bar

[Tw1st3d]

okay guess i'll keep this build rollin...
more pics :wan:

wire tuck that bitch.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-21_01-26-17_527.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-21_01-01-31_624.jpg
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[blockedwizard]

Loving the fab work in this build, those engine mounts look pretty awesome!

[jdm2191]

Gangsta ass Intercooler! Looks Intense!

[I<3BEWBZ]

Awesome fab work! That's to be expected though, seeing as its your career as well haha.

[Mofuhcka]

Great build coming along, youll love the JZ

[kudii]

that intercooler is money right there!!

[MC.Understeer]

Well it depends what motor etc... yes mine work just fine i recommend running a sway bar

I already had an rb25 so the weight is pretty close to the same. Drifting on a bank turn my car almost three wheel motions in the front because the springs literally do not compress because of how stiff they are. I'm gonna try it with and without and see if its noticeable even with the little amount of suspension travel I have.

Anyways back on topic. Love your build, glad you're taking your time and able to do things on your own the way you want. I'm sure ill see you down at PARC once you're done!:wavey:

[90240sx07]

^^^ the question is why dont you have much suspension travel on your pink s13? and start fixing that before being concerned with your sway bar

[MC.Understeer]

^^^ the question is why dont you have much suspension travel on your pink s13? and start fixing that before being concerned with your sway bar

First off there's a quote button for a reason. And I know exactly why I don't have travel as its my car not yours. I have custom valving, 12k swift springs and a 30.4mm Tanabe sway bar so I think its pretty obvious why there's no travel because a combo of everything is making the front suspension too stiff. Hence why i'm going to remove the thick sway bar, try a stock one, and further more try softer spring rates. Anyways this isn't the thread about how to tell me how to set up my suspension.

Sorry to the OP for leading this thread off topic. Could you post pics of your sway bar clearance from the ground and your pan once you get that far?

[007jones007]

Whats this about the modded stock ecu removing boost cut? Are you worried about timing problems with the stock ecu?

Reason i ask is im running the stock ecu with a he 341 holset and a safc from apexi.

[Tw1st3d]

Whats this about the modded stock ecu removing boost cut? Are you worried about timing problems with the stock ecu?

Reason i ask is im running the stock ecu with a he 341 holset and a safc from apexi.

nope I picked up an aem v2 standalone didn't wanna deal with that stuff so just decided to go with a standalone.

stock sway bar is your best bet i'll try and get some pics of it when I get it on the ground

[Mister.E]

subscribed! im sure i can use some of this info for my 1J build

[Tw1st3d]

mounted up the rad today also I got some aerocatch hood pins gunna finish mounting the fenders etc and tranny mount do a drive shaft then pull everything out and prep for paint this weekend

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-38-46_222.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-38-58_623.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-33-04_630.jpg

and a bunch more goodies are on the way stay tuned

[MC.Understeer]

mounted up the rad today also I got some aerocatch hood pins gunna finish mounting the fenders etc and tranny mount do a drive shaft then pull everything out and prep for paint this weekend

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-38-46_222.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-38-58_623.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-23_23-33-04_630.jpg

and a bunch more goodies are on the way stay tuned


The fab work is GREAT! Just think that shroud is going to block alot of air flow for no reason really... Looks good don't get me wrong. These motor's create a shit ton of heat and unless that fan is a high CFM flowing fan with a 3 row core you might have some overheating issues at lower speed tracks like PARC.

[Tw1st3d]

I had the same thoughts but if I run into problems it only takes 10 mins to fab up a new shroud

[SaNTi]

This looks promising! Moar!!!

[MC.Understeer]

I had the same thoughts but if I run into problems it only takes 10 mins to fab up a new shroud


Sounds like a good plan, wasn't sure if you were going to lay some beads to the tube rad support and frame so I just wanted to give some info to ya! Comin along great man. You already have a clutch right? I'm selling a 1j/2j r154 ORC twin setup with low mileage and im going to Portland in the morning if you're interested. Or if you know of anything else you're missing I might have.

[Tw1st3d]

Sounds like a good plan, wasn't sure if you were going to lay some beads to the tube rad support and frame so I just wanted to give some info to ya! Comin along great man. You already have a clutch right? I'm selling a 1j/2j r154 ORC twin setup with low mileage and im going to Portland in the morning if you're interested. Or if you know of anything else you're missing I might have.

How much taxs should be back here shortly im all the way on the oregon coast :(

[MC.Understeer]

How much taxs should be back here shortly im all the way on the oregon coast :(

No worries, it's one of those bigger expensive items. A lot of people spend all the money on the engine trans and don't think about a clutch to handle the power so I doubt its gonna be a fast item to sell. I wish I had this before I had already bought my exedy twin because I paid 2 grand for it new wholesale. I only paid $1200 for this clutch and its actually a better clutchx, has the heat slits in the friction plates for better cooling and I plan on keeping it for a spare if someone doesn't want it.

[Tw1st3d]

not much of an update

just kinda rolling through parts and pieces and trying to get everything perfect.
These are suppose to be great power for the money
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-29_19-08-15_517_zps4f1217c4.jpg

there's a little modifying to get this kit to work good but definitely worth it
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-289516-29-2495624_zps64e231e6.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-01-30_19-51-41_956_zpsde4d46f5.jpg

front timing over and misc parts put back on and motor timed it's on the ground going have to mod the tranny mount a little more :/ forgot how low it was. Also can't wait to drive this beast... wire tuck coming soon and aem ems v2 etc.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-01_22-42-53_630_zps71f31a16.jpg

[Sansone]

This is awesome! Totally unexpected from the first post haha. keep up the great work man!

[D's_s13]

this is dope! i got a question tho, is ur inner front tires gonna be exposed with the engine bay ? planning on cuttinnng mines out too , .....:! or are u going with tubes???

[Tw1st3d]

this is dope! i got a question tho, is ur inner front tires gonna be exposed with the engine bay ? planning on cuttinnng mines out too , .....:! or are u going with tubes???

yes it will be exposed as is. It's a track only car otherwise I would have tubbed it.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I'm getting kicked out of the shop haha we have some big work to do and need the space. Moving it to a new location at the end of the week to finish the build.

Aiming to be running by March 2nd for Kyle Pollards Birthday Drift at PARC

Final parts have been ordered stand by :ddog:

[Tw1st3d]

some parts rolling in r1 stuff from Marlin. I love these guys always had the best customer service with these guys.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-10_11-18-03_448_zpsd59c42ba.jpg

Clutch a Seat and some power steering lines on the way. I still need to fab the catch can and PS reservoir.

[treeafodo]

Impressive build so far!

[Big Zee]

loving this build!! keep it up dude! Nothing but quality stuff :)

[Kwolfe]

Awesome build, can't wait to see the end product.

[Tw1st3d]

sorry for no updates recently I'm in the process of getting moved into a new shop still got some more parts rolling in over the next few days though

and note to self I gotta get registered for EVD ProAM

[Tw1st3d]

I'll just leave this here.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-18_17-02-26_722_zps4dddc5ff.jpg
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[2muchboost]

^^^sick build.....which SPEC twin is that?

[Tw1st3d]

thanks! it's the P-trim model

[revenn]

Looks good man! Makes me want to do a JZ build

[2muchboost]

@Twisted....lmk how you like that setup. I got a custom SPEC Twin that used (2) 3 Puck clutches to reduce drivetrain shock. The setup I have was run by Sam Collier (RoadRacer4Life on SF) for some time without any issues....and that was with him running 9's all day and going to the track every other week. SPEC has definitely stepped up their product with the Wilwood Master and new design Throw Out Bearing.

Keep up the good work....subscribed.

[40craz]

any vids of what the car sounds like looking to do a build like this myself just really curious about the sound though yes im a newb lol

[di-devol]

Great work Teigon, I surprised I missed your build on here haha.

[Tw1st3d]

thanks Tim :D looking forward to see what your new setup is gunna be!

updates of some sorts
Got the car moved into the new shop were it will remain till its running.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-20_20-05-49_373_zps26a1f8f6.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-20_20-06-30_157_zps6c11cdc2.jpg

before moving all the tools, My Girlfriend acquired a coupe that she plans to build into a stunter. So we got her car tore apart and we'll be building it after I get my car together.
Cancer Patient
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-24_17-00-53_732_zps162176fe.jpg

My seat finally arrived!
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went a little bit fan boy on it
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/554250_611166125565712_191716422_n_zpsd51b83a6.jpg

Then got to work. I wrote up a checklist of all the different things needing to be finished, and started plugging away at it.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-25_18-15-53_96_zpsafe7687a.jpg

Day 1 Progress motor out, suspension pulled, bay getting stripped down for paint, more dry ice in the interior... Thankful my Girlfriend puts up with it and helps me out.
We got about a month and a half to see if we can get it going by then.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-25_21-55-17_105_zpsc2920bbe.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

In the process of making this adapter plate for the master that comes with the clutch kit. there is gonna be some issues getting this to work, but I'll figure it out.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-26_15-56-18_514_zpsed7ffdfd.jpg

So onto the good stuff, got the bay stripped even more and the interior as well, tomorrow will be sanding and masking. But we've seen those pics a million times. How about some fun stuff.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-26_18-41-22_661_zpsb722d8c8.jpg

Was so excited about this part!
a few pieces of bread and she popped right now

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-27_19-22-40_770_zps531b6d05.jpg
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getting the transmission prepped for Marlin parts.
picked up this r154 from a shop up here...
nothing says quality like three bolts of different lengths holding the bell housing on. Oh and the sand still in the casting of the bell... :picardfp:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-27_20-30-36_208_zps03c2a72b.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-02-27_20-50-45_339_zps4845db85.jpg

[di-devol]

lol, where did you get the bell housing from? Maybe I can avoid that.

[Tw1st3d]

lol, where did you get the bell housing from? Maybe I can avoid that.

I didn't it came on the tranny from SV.............:down:

[izzy-]

I love this build. Please keep showing your welds/ custom work. THANKYOU!

[Tw1st3d]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-04_21-23-48_315_zps122c0b55.jpg quick paint job to clean it up

[brahman504]

this is by far the most amazing build ive seen in a while.. i mean come on..making ur own rad and intercooler..AWESOME! keep it up man

[bc.]

this is by far the most amazing build ive seen in a while.. i mean come on..making ur own rad and intercooler..AWESOME! keep it up man
This dude joined just to post how awesome the build is, I agree with him.

[OceanPony]

Awesome build x1,000,000!!!!! I am planning on buying a 1jz by October stoked to see builds like this gets me all excited! :)

[Tw1st3d]

whooo update.

first off building this shrimp hopper at work thought I'd show it off was pretty happy about how the funnel turned out
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-05_17-14-12_824_zps0d03830e.jpg

onto the good stuff
tranny getting ready for full marlin kit
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-06_13-07-37_522_zpse0623e15.jpg

This showed up from John Reed at PSI AEM PNP V2 fixed for JZ and my harness was repinned for the AEM will be using it as the boost controller aswell and have the AEM 3.5 bar MAP sensor
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-06_18-00-49_281_zpsa0640045.jpg

also I was in the process of making these bitchen stainless seat mounts then I remembered that they needed to be FIA approved for ProAM.... So if anyone is interested in some custom seat mounts I'll finish these up PM me for details.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-06_14-40-39_617_zps7afee23d.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

Thanks for all the compliments guys it really keeps me pushing!

I'm sanding and prepping the interior for paint and we should see the motor and everything in and things getting close to getting buttoned up. Stay Tuned!

[atvrider647]

subbed! love your fab skills.

Might I ask how you got into it?

[bova17]

Woo this is awesome, i may have missed it but what welder are you using?

[Tw1st3d]

I just had a general interested in vehicles and eventually my passion grew and grew and I took more interest to how things were built. Eventually it ended me up here.

I use a few machines Dynasty 350 Synchrowave 300 a Lincoln Precision Tig 275 are a few

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-11_21-10-48_208_zpsd33920b5.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-11_21-13-22_581_zpsd53d8997.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-11_21-33-11_111_zps49c70d6d.jpg

[pigeon]

good stuff, more tig pictures.

[Tw1st3d]

well I haven't posted in a while, I don't feel like writing some story so I'll just keep this short and post a ton of pics. I been incredibly busy working on other peoples projects its been hard to keep motivated to finish mine.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-01_17-39-46_889_zps76bcc41f.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-14_20-44-44_754_zps1b95f7da.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-23_16-39-44_375_zps2494c595.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-23_20-21-25_941_zps5fdc1048.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-22_16-31-21_259_zps16a0b3ef.jpg

started the exhuast parts, <3 v-band flanges
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-23_14-25-41_952_zps3622dd4f.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-23_14-25-58_852_zpsf0a94e27.jpg

abercrombie knuckles extended and boxed lcas modded sub frame custom tie rods and spacers. Love the powder coating.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-29_19-15-44_740_zpsec6baf8e.jpg

seat in fucking tight squeeze...
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-29_18-53-39_1_zps091c5926.jpg

as you can see not a whole lot done kinda fell into a slump I'll get back at it though I promise.

people wanted some tig pics so I'll show off some work pics.
Also the other projects I've had going on.

Built this handrail in a 5 Star hotel spa.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-15_12-23-57_304_zps522d7e5e.jpg
The manager didn't like my butt weld... have to go out and polish completely out..
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-15_11-36-04_949_zpsf4695fa7.jpg

tig radar mount for a boat.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-22_16-12-13_24_zps60deb0c1.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-22_16-12-31_983_zpsa91e6784.jpg

Shrimp hopper with my sexy GF
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-11_17-20-38_745_zpsc82ae783.jpg

Coast Guard certified Aluminum Hatch Doors Stainless framed... these were a nightmare lol It was a test to see if I could design and build the whole thing myself. Interesting with only 2 years experience vs my boss' 40...
Wish I had a picture of them with the Dogs in.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-26_14-54-54_445_zps1ded3c38.jpgv

Prototyped this 350z 6 Speed to JZ adapter Kit for a local shop SVPerformance The guy running this setup took 3rd place at his first pro am a week ago.
Lexus has a big ass...
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-28_19-26-50_933_zps2cf87c52.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-03-28_09-15-37_592_zps98ab0181.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/ResizedImage_1365049822487_zps1e998994.jpg

69' Camaro SS hood taking the Garnishes out
600hp Monster
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-26_09-18-27_493_zpsfc4f907f.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-04-26_11-30-37_497_zps3ff29548.jpg
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/ResizedImage_1367004056446_zps60219547.jpg


that is all or now. Sorry I'll try to pick up the pace on my car.

[towlie]

Nice build man. Wanna weld a bung onto a dp for me? Can pay in beer or cash lol :)

[Snatch'D Factory]

Nice build and fabrication.

[Tw1st3d]

Thanks! Yeah I can weld whatever ya want :)

[Tw1st3d]

Feels nice seeing the tranny done its all put back together i just need to get the fingers aligned correctly to put the rear case on.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-05_12-43-10_418_zpsfd4d7e1b.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-05_12-43-04_144_zps1e312092.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-10_18-50-21_735_zpsf622ed49.jpg
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-03_18-32-19_392_zpsa2103fe6.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-03_18-32-32_468_zps57317c07.jpg
Fabbed this aem ecu stay out of stainless put jrr on it for john reed racing ill make these for anyone that wants em custom logos even lmk

Full portable tig/stick setup can run 110 or 220v :)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-09_09-30-28_12_zps039af9db.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

This made me smile :) It's put together rear case isnt sealed yet becuase the next step is to finally set the motor in the car and get measurements for shifter extension and then finish that and put it back in.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-19_12-28-32_737_zps3668bdc6.jpg

didn't like the bead blasted look of the ecu stay.
brushed it
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-16_12-32-52_241_zps2b76f9b7.jpg

[Snatch'D Factory]

Good work on that ecu stay out. How much for one?

[Tw1st3d]

$60 for a blank one
$75 for a custom logo or my shop logo.

[Tw1st3d]

Guess it's time for some progress lol
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-25_15-29-09_102_zpsd8c89149.jpg

Moved the car to my friends hoist to finish everything up.
The new angle kit from abercrombie motorsports should be getting 66* :) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-26_17-06-25_545_zpsf2051c37.jpg

Staring off into space -_-
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-26_18-57-00_234_zpsf81a5e2b.jpg

The engine set is pushed back as far as possible with my mounts and the excessive tranny mount.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-26_18-59-16_444_zps3b068022.jpg

Also I picked up the measurements to fab the drive shaft and my shifter relocation
So after these are done its going for the final time.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-26_18-59-30_688_zpse2d873fd.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

Got an idea on all the lines and how i wanna organize the bay. Also coolant lines etc. Stay tuned.

Oil cooler is not mounted there

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-27_15-56-41_569_zpsa11feb62.jpg

Cluster f*ck
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-27_15-57-47_408_zps25122702.jpg

[Snatch'D Factory]

Super dope. I will he in contact on the ECU stay out.

[Tw1st3d]

In the process of doing a bunch of wiring, really enjoying this part of the build doing all the little odds and ends just trying to move along taking my time to not make any mistakes and get things exactly like I want.

Only pic I could get as my hands were tied, more tomorrow.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-06-02_18-18-59_996_zps9af9dd74.jpg


Finished up the shifter housing extension.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-31_17-35-53_816_zps8db9ab3f.jpg

Makes me smile every time :D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/ResizedImage_1370226551545_zps78a092a4.jpg
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[bradlyp]

What filler rod and size did you use to tig those baseplates for the tube front to the oem sheet metal on the strut tower?

[Tw1st3d]

Just an ER70 series 3/32"

[jp69]

Nice car man

[DJPimpFlex]

Great build! Lots of cool stuff. I'm considering JZ so it was helpful to read through.

[Tw1st3d]

Great build! Lots of cool stuff. I'm considering JZ so it was helpful to read through.
Thanks! I would go for a 2j lol as much money that went into this, might as well have done a 2j
but that's okay this will be plenty of powa for me

[Tw1st3d]

I "think" I'm actually gonna do something today! Finally got around to finishing up the tubes for the wastegate on the manifold shortened the water neck machined a drive shaft etc etc

I guess this is what they mean by getting burnt out, hundreds of hours into a project you just get tired... Fear not though I promise to finish it.

pics to come

[K_style]

Man you are going ALL out !!!!

Good to see it coming together !!!

[Trinidrift3]

so many props. keep going!

[Eric_Conkling]

Your Tig skills are AMAZING...

[Tw1st3d]

Teaser

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-07-12_21-44-02_609_zps16523f0c.jpg

[supersayianjim]

excellent work. did you know when you started this it would take you so far and so long?? i have a s13 coupe(cause they are better than hatches). with a rb25det.

i also have a 1jz in my sc400. i spy you are also rocking an sc. how much do you think you would charge fabbing up some front and rear upper sway bars?? i was going to get a trd one for the front and another brand for the rear, but seeing how you are a welding wizzard.....

[Tw1st3d]

Didn't really have a clue were it would go or how long I set a rough goal to finish it by but, for the most part I'm flying by the seat of my pants trying to build something out of a dream.

Lol funny you mention that I'm in a big toss up now to get rid of it for a truck or to keep it. I would really like a tow rig! For right now I can't really stray to far from 240 stuff as it's the only thing I have the time to work on plus it would really it would really help if I could get my own shop to do this stuff on the side.

or if someone is willing to hire me to work in a dream shop. *cough cough* Doc Race *cough* but idk if I got what it takes to hang with some of the best yet.

[Tw1st3d]

We'll I got caught up in some other things me and my girlfriend have been looking hard for a new place, we were really getting tired of the apartment and driving clear 40 miles round trip to work on the car just wasn't cutting it. So after scouring Craigslist and other sites with no luck, I was at the grocery store and bought a newspaper opened up the classified and bam three houses checked them all out and settled on one in particular with a nice shop on the property. It's going to take a little work, but we can't be more excited to finally have our own garage with enough space to enjoy what we do.

More to come.

[Dustxking]

Congrats on new place. You going to come to parc soon?

[Dolph_KYAS13]

Congrats on the house. I was in the same situation with my car at my parents but it was 350kms away. Its great being able to outside and work on the car rather than driving forever.

[ATLspeed]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-03_18-32-19_392_zpsa2103fe6.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-03_18-32-32_468_zps57317c07.jpg
Fabbed this aem ecu stay out of stainless put jrr on it for john reed racing ill make these for anyone that wants em custom logos even lmk


Where do you exactly mount these in the car? I had my gforce ecu on the floor board near the firewall but didnt like it there because of the heat being generated from my exhaust. So I zip-tied it neatly under the glove box.

[future]

That turbo mani. ......

[Tw1st3d]

Congrats on new place. You going to come to parc soon?

I don't plan on going to any events until my car is done. It's really that depressing :rl:

Congrats on the house. I was in the same situation with my car at my parents but it was 350kms away. Its great being able to outside and work on the car rather than driving forever.

I'm so excited to just walk a few feet to my own shop and enjoy my own cluster fuck rather than my friends and mine at the same time :D

Where do you exactly mount these in the car? I had my gforce ecu on the floor board near the firewall but didnt like it there because of the heat being generated from my exhaust. So I zip-tied it neatly under the glove box.

Actually I can make these to mount in the stock location with ease but I built this one to be mounted to a stainless panel that I'm mounting the fuse boxes to so that the electrical will all be in an easy to access area were the glove box would be. Should turn out nice.

That turbo mani. ......
:snoop:

[URA]

awesome thread! when you have time please make a TIG how to thread. I need a new hobby. (o⌒．⌒o)

[Tw1st3d]

I feel like this is the millionth picture of the car sitting like this with no real progress. At least at this point the car has finally made it home, and with it only a few steps from the back door I can begin to make some progress on it, as we finish settling into the new house. Also Gwen's coupe lurking in the background, I Think I will really enjoy helping her out with this as it will be a steady but slow project and so far it's been nice to take my mind off things from the track car and build something as a cruiser, she has a lot of fun ideas I can't wait to help her make things happen.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-08-15_20-42-31_758_zps37aa39b8.jpg

At this point I'm really regretting selling some of the tools I've acquired over the years. Anyways Wiring takes top priority can't wait to get started tomorrow :s101:

[Tw1st3d]

Ran out of wire only 4 left to extend and I can finish everything up as far as wiring.

I thought up a way to cleanly mount my oil cooler. Mocked up my base I think I got a good idea in store for this that will be pretty cool. I have to decide if I want to weld the plate in or make it removable for easy access to the cooler.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-08-19_20-44-59_110_zpsf5b2eae3.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

What I came up with. Should function as an air dam and hold my oil cooler as well.

Things are getting pretty intense at work so I get 30 mins out of the day to work on my own stuff "my lunch". So I didn't get a chance to to weld on the tabs for holding the cooler but possibly got a lead on a tig welder I could pickup for home, we'll see.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-08-20_17-39-26_906_zps262da597.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-08-20_19-19-18_585_zpsf49977a4.jpg

I'll try to mock up some eyeballs for the car tonight

[BiG MiKE86]

Also I picked up the measurements to fab the drive shaft and my shifter relocation
So after these are done its going for the final time.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-05-26_18-59-30_688_zpse2d873fd.jpg
Is that really how the shaft is supposed to sit? Mine is looking about like this and it worries me...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/8CDE924F-019A-4529-B0E2-0789CAA3B9B9-4096-000001737A33C9C4_zpse28bb164.jpg

[Tw1st3d]

not that's not good lol

In my pic thats just the stub sitting there for storage I didn't make a drive shaft till later it needs to shoved in a good ways.

[Tw1st3d]

Finally got the chassis harness completed, it was an intimidating task, especially since I had no prior experience with that crap. Time to button up the interior and move onto to getting her fired up for the first time.

[Hatemy7]

damm this progress is sweeettttt...

[chaddy240]

post some pictures of your chassis harness!

[Tw1st3d]

seeing wiring pictures makes me want to vomit lol

[xEp1t4ph]

i heard u like e30's... 1jz... and recaro confetti's..

let's combine them all into one, shall we?! :bowrofl:

Oiltown Classic Car Club: FOR SALE: MODERN CLASSIC E30 1JZ-GTE (http://oiltownclassiccarclub.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-sale-modern-classic-e30-1jz-gte.html)


<3

[shiftdrift]

shit that's cheap.

[Tw1st3d]

damn thats nice

[Tw1st3d]

Well I thought my chassis harness was done. Mind you the engine harness was not hooked up during testing. I put power to the harness and had every ground hooked up, my lights will turn on my brake lights work starter relay will click if I turn the key over my emergency flashers work.

The things that aren't working is there is no power to my gauge cluster or the clock, my wipers won't turn on, and my blinkers albeit when my emergency flashers are on everything works but when I flick the handle to signal left or right nothing comes on.
Is this because the circuit needs to be completed through the engine harness and the corresponding grounds?

I'm sourcing another chassis harness just in case, and will shorten OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ON A TABLE were I can fucking work instead of monkey shit in my car. I will still fit my dash and everything in until I Resolve my problem.

[Tw1st3d]

For the love of god, I need to get a camera, and some wheels lol.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/2013-10-15_13-40-56_341_zps93142818.jpg

It's a mess but, at least something is getting done. The Wiring Specialties (http://http://www.wiringspecialties.com/) harness for the 1j got pulled and sent back today the plugs to the injectors were to short and the last plug popped off. Got a hold of Yury, and I only wish every company I've dealt with was this awesome. He has great customer service, even tho I had the plug repined with more wire and ready to solder on. He insisted that I return the harness for him to repair because I paid good money for it and it's not suppose to be something I should have to deal with on his products.

[jonny mac]

nice build! the shaft isn't in far enough

I have mine sitting so the black cup on the shaft is in line with the cup on the gearbox

[knifedag007]

Awesome build. Sub'd

[Tw1st3d]

nice build! the shaft isn't in far enough

I have mine sitting so the black cup on the shaft is in line with the cup on the gearbox

thats how mine is setup in that pic it's depicting were my shifter was sitting stub shaft is just dangling there

[Roc777]

Beautiful fab work man and loving the build

[Tw1st3d]

shits done waiting on harness repair from wiring specialties. She can finally be put together cant wait to start her up

[s13fay92]

subscribed. Beautiful build

[Tw1st3d]

Delayed again... Got a bangin job offer that I just couldn't refuse. So we're packing up and moving to the big city.

I won't let it die :)

[crazi86]

very curious as to see how you plan to make the spec p-trim twin plate clutch work as its set up for an mk3, please update as i am looking into doing the same

[Tw1st3d]

There is really nothing to it. If you intend to use the master cylinder that they send you with the kit you need my adapter bracket and the remote reservoir kit from wilwood or make your own it's not difficult and then changing the length of the lines.

no brainer really...

I just hope it doesn't make to much noise like other multi disc clutch setups

[Tw1st3d]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131228_200227_420_zps22483f1b.jpg

A really poor picture, but im going into round two with the chassis harness I will be completley honest that the first one turned out like ABSOLUTE CRAP, totally janky redneck ugly. It functioned but I couldnt stand the craftsmanship of it. So im giving this one a shot I will gut it of everything not needed to slim it down and will see if looping it then loom over will suffice to shorten it up to hide behind the dash. If not cut and solder I just wish my electrical prowess wasnt so.....:barf:

Also I did move to the big city and the car is in storage but I am doing my best to keep it alive I got a whole black interior for the car and some other things. Its gunnabe slow as I finish saving up my down payment for my house

[Tw1st3d]

I've been a bit preoccupied with the new DD lately...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage_1394510384018_zpsnjnus5wv.jpg

The lexus is now my girlfriends :)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage951394425227906_zpstfemyqnx.jpg

[Kwolfe]

Can't wait to see this thing done.

[Tw1st3d]

me neither and getting a taste of boost in the evo has me itching to finish this. were still saving for a house so its been on the back burner.

[status_ryan]

Inspiration. Fantastic build man. Can't wait to see it finished. Good luck with finding a new place as well.

[PG BOOSTED]

What happened to this sick ass build?

[Tw1st3d]

Life happened. I missed being able to drive a 240 on the street and this chassis has seen a lot of abuse. After having put a lot of thought into were I was heading in life I changed things up a bit.

Proposed to my girlfriend of almost 5 years and bought her a car ;)
Stay tuned for this build... an I6 will make it's way in here in some time.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/BG_zpsa683e9db.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Sakur4_zps286445e6.jpg

[PG BOOSTED]

Forsho, congratulations dude.

[Big Zee]

congrats!!! and I hope you have a great engagement, and a long and happy life together once married :D
weddings are fun! open bar!!!!! and you get free drinks :D but you gotta pay for the whole event soooo......not so free haha. beauty red coupe!

loving the build progress so far! and the Evo!
is it a 9 MR ?

[Tw1st3d]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/20150322_193023_zpsguz5zrn3.jpg

Just when you thought this thread was dead it's just going to get better :) first home acquired

[Heywood Jablomie]

You're back!! Cant wait to see this thing get finished! That shop is badass btw

[Tw1st3d]

Shop porn will be coming still have to fill up the garage aswell ��

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/20150324_190937_zpso74bdm51.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/s1l3ntk1lla_k/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150324_190937_zpso74bdm51.jpg.html)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/20150324_190816_zpshrzvyrdl.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/s1l3ntk1lla_k/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150324_190816_zpshrzvyrdl.jpg.html)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/s1l3ntk1lla_k/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_182420_zpsac011sll.jpg (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/s1l3ntk1lla_k/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_182420_zpsac011sll.jpg.html)

[Spach]

loving the build! happy to see your back! cant wait for more :)

[PG BOOSTED]

Oh snap. Congratulations on the new home and shop dude.

⭐Founder of Straight 6 Gang ⭐

[Kingcof22]

+1 for oregon

[Slidwayz Righteous]

Lets finish up the 1j!! :naughty:

[tjcbar]

awesome build
what wheels are on the red 240?