1990 hatch build from the fail state

[KoukiMonsta]

I finally have decided to create one of these cool threads. The car was purchased as a (barely) rolling shell. What a PITA to get it home(on a two wheel dolly behind a limping SUV)...story was I am the third owner after granny and some kid who wanted to build but went broke. It is a pretty clean chassis but nothing amazing. Now lets note this aint no effin' quick build,... its gonna be a while. This is a one man show, no professionals, no 'experts' just some home brew garage built...shit (EDIT: I have sourced a few aluminum TIG jobs - to hard working friends of mine) I am learning a shit ton along the way and hope to help spread knowledge in the process.

This is the first photo I have of the shit bucket
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8282902108_e4933bd8b2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282902108/)


While I was on the search for a solid chassis to build I decided to get to work on re-building my SR setup. Previosly blown up in my last car...machine shop...blah blah blah

block
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8282870462_81673127ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282870462/)


fresh deck and hone
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8346/8282871404_5313ab7598.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282871404/)


ACL bearings
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8282866568_f125416470.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282866568/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8281808429_b60130dc00.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281808429/)


Cradle in
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8282864470_6078750b4a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282864470/)


CP Pistons, Eagle Rods
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8281806349_e5bac7dbab.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281806349/)


Also note the painted block, went for aluminum looking ish stuff, i can dig it

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8282862416_b79715237b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282862416/)


More motor work, hell yes im building inside!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8282861306_16bc14f5eb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282861306/)

ARP headstuds
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8199/8282857526_4fe8ecc1f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282857526/)

BC 264 cams, springs, retainers, seals blah blah
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8281802601_28e0258a4d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281802601/)


For now S15 t28...then who knows
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8282858412_aee8707cc9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282858412/)

At this point the motor is pretty much done except for small stuff..

I gutted the car the second it was home...and damn i miss that truck, my old DD shit was fun as titties
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8281827861_9c206b8e0a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281827861/)


and more to come as I upload more pics

[KoukiMonsta]

I then started to tear the car down, give it a full inspection. its a pretty clean shell.

Previous owner did this killer black spray paint job on the bay. I was not too concerned as i planned to tub the thing anyways.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8281898093_b1baaf5b3f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281898093/)

Next up was the tubbing process. I basically taught myself to weld doing them. its not the greatest but its strong enough. As with alot of this stuff it is my first time doing serious metal fab, welding etc so lots to learn

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8495/8281901255_dd20e934fc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281901255/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8281902039_53968c2658.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281902039/)

Fender halfs tacked in
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8282962148_13da7e882c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282962148/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8281889615_68e3e19442.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281889615/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8281891151_1ff6f5321e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281891151/)

Just about done
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8281892879_3d1782dcd5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281892879/)

Plugged these holes, car will not have ac or heat or any excess bs for that matter
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8282965780_533aab85f5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282965780/)

Got some primer on that biatch, also drilled hole for clutch master as this car was an auto
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8281910587_924056e07a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281910587/)
More to come

[Twinkies!]

i dig it, keep it up

[daily missile]

sub'd. looks good

[RastaS14]

Nice so far!

[TwelveAM]

Will be checking up on this

[KoukiMonsta]

another shot
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8353/8293666914_e08d25ab85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8293666914/)

[surge s14]

looks real good man

[KoukiMonsta]

Thanks for kind words fellas.

Once I had the tub work done it was time to drop the motor in and do a mockup so I could get oil filter relocation, intercooler, radiator, etc mounted before actually painting it.

I knew from the start I wanted to run a HMIC setup. At first i was going to run the PBM one but after seeing some stuff on here figured I would go a different route

I picked u a core and some cast 90's. Cut the ends off the core and cut a bit from each 90, you can see the KOYO rad covered in cardboard also. needed that to make sure it would fit
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8494/8282981840_accbc821f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282981840/)

The rad was cheap and in decent shape, should hold up for a while
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8208/8281925383_95c071691e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281925383/)

I cant take credit for the welds, I have zero TIG experience...one day
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8327825252_776d57c099.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8327825252/)


Some drilled and tapped posts on top for mounting to the rad support.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8327827158_e851455158.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8327827158/)


Boom custom HMIC core done.

[CleanAndLegit]

bam very nice digging this, also like the hmic I have the same thing aha, same process :p

[KoukiMonsta]

Yes sir I searched for pictures/info all over for ideas. Came across yours. Good shit, I like your car!

time for the mockup

I took this silly little 2 liter...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8327846150_1755ba9ac6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8327846150/)


put it in the bay...I even slapped on the cross member first.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8495/8326789311_3dcd042d39.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8326789311/)


Please excuse IG..
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8326787213_672e355668.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8326787213/)


I actually got a little out of order with the intercooler post. First the motor went in, then welding - to make sure things would fit properly. At this point I welded on some tabs for my PS cooler. YES I am a poor welder ( its called learning). The cooler is just generic from vatozone. I was never a fan of the stock cooler line, also didn't even get one with the car..
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8500/8327849966_5942782a8a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8327849966/)


Made this throttle cable bracket, I have a SOHC car and throttle cable is super short. Meaning I will need to source a DOHC one.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8326788137_e64bf613d4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8326788137/)

Another thing, I need a steering rack. the one that came with the car was..massacred. Someone beat it up previously and I could not remove the end caps even...

Check back soon ladies, I've been working hard!

[CleanAndLegit]

aha thanks man! and yeah aha looks the same also good call on the ps cooler I feel the same ahaha, and as for the rack I'm not sure ); keep up the good work man!

[Jack Bauer S14]

Looks pretty clean!! Keep up the good work!!

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[ShadowMan]

Trailer fenders look so much better than using a 55 gallon drum like I did. Looks really nice and probably worth 60-100 dollars they cost versus the "my free drum is worth the pain in the ass of cutting it all out. Keep it up.

[KoukiMonsta]

Trailer fenders look so much better than using a 55 gallon drum like I did. Looks really nice and probably worth 60-100 dollars they cost versus the "my free drum is worth the pain in the ass of cutting it all out. Keep it up.

They couldn't have worked any easier. I ordered the largest I could find from etrailer dot com. I want to say it was like 45$ done deal. Plus you only need one for the whole bay. Got lots of ideas from the tub thread for anyone looking to do this.

Ill search around for some pics, I also did a good bit of cutting up into the seam weld and above the tire for some super low clearance.

[ShadowMan]

Yeah Ive seen the trailer fenders, I just thought I was so smart getting this 55 gal drum for free and fabbing it myself, yada yada yada. Just a huge pain in the ass. I would like to see the pictures of how you went about dealing with that. Ive been stitch welding and what not on my bay as well, but I'm always looking to see how others went about it. I need to update my build as well with the progrees Ive made over the last couple days. I also find it funny that my car use to red and the owner did an equally killer black paint job in the bay that I can scrape off with my finger nails. Look forward to more progress updates.

[KoukiMonsta]

I also find it funny that my car use to red and the owner did an equally killer black paint job in the bay that I can scrape off with my finger nails. Look forward to more progress updates.

Man that had me cracking up

not so much an update here, but some shots of how I modded the fender wells

here you can see I split it at the seam
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8358467781_3f5b663f9f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8358467781/)

same on the inner side
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8359529574_b322a236ce.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8359529574/)

and here you can see I 'plated' it in, yes I suck at welding and metal fab. As I said I am learning
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8358461319_8538cfaae0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8358461319/)

[s14fbs]

is this the sr that was in your s14 that i pulled apart like years ago ?

[KoukiMonsta]

is this the sr that was in your s14 that i pulled apart like years ago ?

If you use ur damn reading skills, yes it is lol.

[cchondro]

Not to bad at your first welding experience
just keep practicing and you'll get better at it
Keep the build going
mine is also a garage build and man it can take some time
may I ask where you got the tubs from?

[KoukiMonsta]

Not to bad at your first welding experience
just keep practicing and you'll get better at it
Keep the build going
mine is also a garage build and man it can take some time
may I ask where you got the tubs from?

thanks man! looks like your local too. i have seen your thread a few times good stuff!

I ordered this sucker right here, and it worked damn well.
plus they had good service, shipping etc.

16-Gauge Steel, Single-Axle Trailer Fender, 10-3/4" Wide - 14" to 15" Tires Redline Trailer Fenders F1075X32-1R (http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Fenders/Redline/F1075X32-1R.html)

[cchondro]

thanks man! looks like your local too. i have seen your thread a few times good stuff!

i ordered this sucker right here, and it worked damn well.
plus they had good service, shipping etc.

16-Gauge Steel, Single-Axle Trailer Fender, 10-3/4" Wide - 14" to 15" Tires Redline Trailer Fenders F1075X32-1R (http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Fenders/Redline/F1075X32-1R.html)

Damn didn't even notice you were a local also.
and thanks for the link, I was going to fab up my own but I'm tired of fabbing this car. :hs:

[s14fbs]

If you use ur damn reading skills, yes it is lol.

aint nobody got time for dat

[KevinEdgar]

You can get the rack from rockauto.com it's pretty cheap on there.

[7jpat]

about time something good is coming from the fail state , looks good , im in south fl

[Bumpkin203]

Looks tits man!

[KoukiMonsta]

thanks guys!

I got ahold of a rack, glad thats under control.

mockup has been completed, heres just a lil teaser. got more pics to upload. motor comes out and PAINT

Oil filter relocation, fuel pressure gauge, stock fuel filter holder, and a Z32 filter. look closely, yes those are 2x4 motor mounts..ill be running poly filled oem one once motor goes back in. those were just holding the place for now.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8326791599_58a4be5628.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8326791599/)

I also tackled this job, what a PITA
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8338/8281888883_2430628038.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281888883/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8281928245_3f9fdce612.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8281928245/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8282983294_978c6a73e8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282983294/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8282983824_162d000797.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8282983824/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8386946325_8926250941.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8386946325/)

[s14fbs]

before u install the subframe make sure to bash the pinch weld on the unibody or your ruca is going to hit it or get fancy and notch it for ultimate clearance

another thing i noticed is u welded up the whole for the engine harness to come threw the firewall it looks ?

[KoukiMonsta]

Good thing the subframe went on already..and I forgot about doing that. Ill try and notch it I'm thinking. Oops

And yea I plugged the harness and HVAC holes. I want to run a plug/bulkhead connector for engine harness through the firewall. (Like the real ballers) But I don't know a lot about them yet. Or ill put it more through the tunnel so it's hidden. Wire tuck is the name of the game

[cchondro]

Good thing the subframe went on already..and I forgot about doing that. Ill try and notch it I'm thinking. Oops

And yea I plugged the harness and HVAC holes. I want to run a plug/bulkhead connector for engine harness through the firewall. (Like the real ballers) But I don't know a lot about them yet. Or ill put it more through the tunnel so it's hidden. Wire tuck is the name of the game

If your talking about a mil spec plug its totally worth the investment if you are going to be pulling the motor a lot.
I'll be getting one done on my chase bays harness once I get the car going.
I know Jordan's innovation does them for a fee.

[KoukiMonsta]

If your talking about a mil spec plug its totally worth the investment if you are going to be pulling the motor a lot.
I'll be getting one done on my chase bays harness once I get the car going.
I know Jordan's innovation does them for a fee.

Yeah that's what I am talking about. I will see what happens down the road.

[KoukiMonsta]

I know everybody likes pictures...

Brake master, clutch, and PS res. are all in place, perfect spot top right for PS. That throttle cable isn't going to cut it...

Wish I could recall who made that heat shield. few years back some guy on here, its sweet.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8388040978_e8278ff15d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8388040978/)


Picked up this AN fitting, put it in the lathe, turned down the hex portion.
.http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8386954245_39dde63acd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8386954245/)


Drilled a hole in the waterneck and bam got that sucker welded in. also tapped it for aftermarket water temp.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8388072040_31d6e1ce17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8388072040/)


swapped out the steering column bushing
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8386953737_4ef5cdd31d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8386953737/)


New rack bushings, also made up some new lines since the others were beat to all hell.

We can also note at this point there's no motor....back out for paint!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8388040204_f93787d4c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8388040204/)

During mockup I didn't have a clutch or flywheel in there. and only a few bell-housing bolts, so had to take care of that

This is an old ACT clutch of mine, its got some life left so just gonna rock it till it dies. HD pressure plate, 6 puck un-sprung.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8387004925_3eaf96301b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8387004925/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8083/8387007491_3d22022e6e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8387007491/)


I have seen it a couple times before and thought the idea of low mount PS pump was cool so one day I thought I'd fab up something. Took a couple tries but its pretty sturdy. Im not sure how much stress it will be seeing..?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8388043460_5cd79fbfe4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8388043460/)


Just for fun
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8388043246_9edbcb527b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8388043246/)

I'll leave you guys with this...makeshift paint booth. 'Merica
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8386955621_a2e8bd8c75.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8386955621/)

[alexander240]

Ahh nice work so far! ahh I miss florida...I'm originally from orlando...

[smoked240]

Nice build man! Coming along nicely. I was in the same boat as you, never touched a welder and one day I just picked it up. What I've found best when learning, cut a practice piece and do some welds on it, play with the settings some till you get a nice weld. I've learned to run the welder hotter to get a nice burn in but if you do make sure you move the bead fast :)

[KoukiMonsta]

Nice build man! Coming along nicely. I was in the same boat as you, never touched a welder and one day I just picked it up. What I've found best when learning, cut a practice piece and do some welds on it, play with the settings some till you get a nice weld. I've learned to run the welder hotter to get a nice burn in but if you do make sure you move the bead fast :)

I can agree with every point you made! Lots of practice and things become a bit cleaner/neater/stronger.

[CleanAndLegit]

nice progress man! would mind posting info on that ps pump bracket?

[KoukiMonsta]

nice progress man! would mind posting info on that ps pump bracket?

I took this pics after i made it. I never remember to take in progress pics since its just me working and im usually dirty and in the zone lol

I used the mounting points for the AC compressor. the top one is a pivot point and the lower to tension the belt simply using a turnbuckle.

also note sweet XRP fitting from Toby. Re-did the high pressure PS line with xrp stuff. its great quality!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8417950240_d4fe653976.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8417950240/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8416855745_5a988cf067.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8416855745/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8416855977_81981f5f92.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8416855977/)


please dont hate my horid welding
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8416856507_045edde746.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8416856507/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8417951648_76da96f5f0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8417951648/)


Hope that gives some insight to anyone wanting to attempt something like this.

thanks for reading!

[KoukiMonsta]

I am gonna leave this here...updates soon, been super busy with not car junk

color is Eastwood- hot rod black. i was going for a bit more flat color as to let the engine itself 'pop' more. first time using a real paint gun id say i did a fair enough job.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8447805307_caacecfc46.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8447805307/)

[CleanAndLegit]

looks great man!

[cchondro]

You better post some closer pics
and that's not so bad for your first spray
looks really good.
it gets pretty easy as you continue on with it

[greenwood]

lolled at the RTV party :)

[KoukiMonsta]

looks great man!
thank you sir

You better post some closer pics
and that's not so bad for your first spray
looks really good.
it gets pretty easy as you continue on with it

have no fear, more (better) pics soon enough, its not the greatest job..that pic is a bit deceiving. i was learning to use the gun as i went through, next time ill be able to do a better job.

but as i stated in the beginnning this whole build is a massive learning process for me, before this all i did was bolt on mods.

but thanks for the kind words brotha!

lolled at the RTV party :)

haha, right on

[KoukiMonsta]

alright finally an update..

Ive got some stuff back in the bay. Finalized how the brake lines will run. As per this entire build, my first time dealing with flaring and bending brake lines. I like how it came out, and most important it takes care of the hideous hardlines up on the firewall...(brake booster is another story i havent found a good solution for that)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8513306175_055bfffa66.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8513306175/)


I also ave those extra large oil filter. took my summit relocation block to vatozone and tried a bunch of filters till i found a larger one that fit.

you can also see the connection in rear brake lines, slightly altered but from there back its stock. the fuel hard lines will remain the same as im going to run the oem fuel filter holder.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8514417528_855bacda27.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8514417528/)

and the lines running through interior. and the 3 pedals! got a legit ma nual brake pedal too.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8513353735_0ff168defc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8513353735/)

i undercoated my brake booster, love me some texture
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8513307509_1d52ef3a30.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8513307509/)


heres an oil filter comparison. the left is for a sentra w/ sr20. they couldnt tell me what the K&N was for but its much larger.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8514449694_c1d72cb7bf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8514449694/)


since i did a 5 speed conversion i had to piece junk together anyways. decide to do something about the clutch line also. got an isis line and changed up the fitting for the slave end. straight line master to clutch no silly damper.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8514415618_d00d873b4b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8514415618/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8514456784_71be3027bd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8514456784/)


i also knoecked out the rear bushings one day. knuckles and RLCA.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8513305617_95be75af72.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8513305617/)

[Extreme Dimensions]

Nice! keep up the excellent work.

[KoukiMonsta]

Get ready ladies. I got some sweet stuff on the way!

[va240dude]

I like what you did with the brake lines. How hard was it to bend and flare them with the tool?

[Mr.Clerc]

that engine bay <3 my make shift paint booth looked a lil like that ahahah. keep up the awesome work mang!

[KoukiMonsta]

I like what you did with the brake lines. How hard was it to bend and flare them with the tool?

First ill mention this isn't standard old school stainless line. It's called 'poly armour' I got it at autozone. I can clearly tell it is more pliable and easier to bend/manuver around. I def recommend it after playing with both types.

I had 5 of 6 flares done by a shop with hydraulic flaring equipment. I have used the cheap tool from summit before, and used it for the sixth flare. Though it was easier for me to just have them done. That said the flare I did seems to hold fluid.

that engine bay <3 my make shift paint booth looked a lil like that ahahah. keep up the awesome work mang!

Thanks!

[rwtf]

thats pretty sweet setup for the PS pump, I would like to do something like that myself But I want to get A/C workin.

[KoukiMonsta]

So the motor is in! for good....Ideally. Not mant pics of the process since i had previously bolted everything up. was pretty stright forward slapping everything back together. check the photos, there always the best part.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8617362412_be855fd29e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617362412/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8616246491_686eaab8e7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8616246491/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8617352354_a0fd60f129.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617352354/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8617350454_54888c8424.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617350454/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8617350706_55123b1e2d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617350706/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8616245101_3df9a7d69b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8616245101/)


stay tuned, suspensions going on and wiring soon after.

[ryandriftingfat]

What size wheel / tire are you planning for up front?

[KoukiMonsta]

What size wheel / tire are you planning for up front?

Not sure yet honestly.

This build isn't going anywhere fast.. I did my best to enlarge the front wheel wells to the 'max' so down the road I can put some serious rubber in that bitch. And stay low.

[Dylan22]

Wow, engine bay looks great! Awesome job on that. Can I ask how you are routing your PS reservoir to the pump with it located in that position? And(Forgive me if I over read this) are you using low pressure hose/clamps or AN fittings?

[240drifter1]

That looks awesome. I hope you keep the car and vc red.

[Bumpkin203]

Build looks awesome man!

[BossHogg]

looks great!

[KoukiMonsta]

Wow, engine bay looks great! Awesome job on that. Can I ask how you are routing your PS reservoir to the pump with it located in that position? And(Forgive me if I over read this) are you using low pressure hose/clamps or AN fittings?

I am using high pressure steel AN fittings for the high pressure line. Since I never had any oem ps lines with the shell it was a no brainer. Ordered XRP stuff from Tody. So worth it, awesome product. For pump feed, return, and to the cooler it's low pressure with just hose clamps. The reservoir lines sneak up behind the booster. Tight fit but man it's dang near perfect.

That looks awesome. I hope you keep the car and vc red.

The car will always be red, vc I imagine will change at some point.

Build looks awesome man!

looks great!

Thanks for the words everyone. Helps keep motivation going on this sucker.

I got an update coming soon!

[KoukiMonsta]

Well the next step was to get this thing back on four wheels and rolling for the first time in a year. So thats exactly what i did.

can you fucking say MONSTER TRUCK, but so sweet to see it roll outside and catch some rays.

finished up a bunch of engine bay stuff
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8649863063_1266f9b72b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8649863063/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8649862779_41afcda75f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8649862779/)


mocked up some stuff for fun
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8650961778_856f32a4f1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8650961778/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8650962588_42b46057f9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8650962588/)


brackets for my super corroded rad
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8650962754_753e8afed4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8650962754/)


stock arms, ES bushings, z32 hubs, stock calipers, drilled/slotted rotors, baller bolts for entire subframe...for now
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8649861777_64fddc2b42.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8649861777/)


So now its on the ground...well 5 miles above it but she rolls. as i said before gotta wire her up. now wiring sucks i will tell you so its kinda a procrastination thing.

thanks for lookin

[KoukiMonsta]

Ive been doing work. hope you fuckers like it

So i want to put the ecu, fuses, relays etc in a location that allows for easy access. to swap fuses, test shit, check ecu codes ect.

so the glovebox seemed like a brilliant spot for this, hidden but easily opened. so i got this setup going on
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8669123519_522464efc3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8669123519/)


blue sea 12 fuse, its awesome
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8670226340_fb790b0973.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8670226340/)


ditching all the dummy lights and other bs
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8669123891_e2aa7c7661.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8669123891/)


So at this point ive spent a couple months looking over the fsm wiring diagrams trying to get a solid grasp and now i really understand them. as always in this build, this is my first time. and i wil be entirely re doing everything. this is only going to have "racecar" wiring no accessories.


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8670227176_f78de3d136.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8670227176/)


decided to go a little overkill on relays, i like the idea of seperati ng things so its easy to determine the circuit at fault in the case of issues down the road...of course inevitable.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8669124279_457248b7c4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8669124279/)


i dont really have many pics from the engine harness creation. heres a process pic
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8669124435_e89c6b97b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8669124435/)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8670227764_ff8a20d5fe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8670227764/)


wiring for tail lights and fuel. cut tons of stuff from the rear
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8670228044_08ec7720bb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8670228044/)


made this quick panel to get wires run. those switches are IGN and fuel
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8670228374_79ab9b116a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8670228374/)


stay tuned, this thing will be running soon

[supersayianjim]

kick ass build!!

[Bumpkin203]

I like the simplified wiring, inspiration for me to do something similar in the future.

[pigeon]

Love the engine bay and red valve cover. merica

[PoorMans180SX]

Looks really good man. The low mount power steering is a cool idea!

[KoukiMonsta]

kick ass build!!

thanks!

I like the simplified wiring, inspiration for me to do something similar in the future.

take time to learn the fsm and its no big deal.

Love the engine bay and red valve cover. merica

Merica'

Looks really good man. The low mount power steering is a cool idea!

thanks man, love your build


Ok so last post i had this fucking genious idea to mount the electric bs in the glove box. That plan has since been trashed. basically the space retrictions were kiling me, it got super cluttered super fast.

so i did some thinking, and some drinking, and came up with this even sillier idea. i rele liked the idea of using the glovebox to hide it all. i gutted the box itself and will just be using the front portion as a 'door' to the fuses and such. everything is mounted to a piece of wood i had laying around... so far seems like a much better plan.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8691309146_65d4577750.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8691309146/)

may have gone overkill on relays, better safe than sorry. i separated as much of the electric systems as possible in the whole build. this way when issues occour its easy(er) to troubleshoot where the problem is.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/8690191559_f40816fe82.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8690191559/)

this is on the passenger floor, always ends up looking like a mess...as per usual im not a pro..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/8690190769_98c8b91a8e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8690190769/)

i dont have any pictures, but i wleded up some brackets to the dash bar the plywood bolts too. turned out fairly well. i like it....for now
notice ignitor location
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/8690191037_f87c38e0e4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8690191037/)


at this point ive got power to the ecu, engine, starter, and fuel pump.
lights, cluster, etc will be coming soon.

fluids in the car, brakes and clutch bled!

Lets also note the bay is fully wired! Pretty well tucked, no ugly brake lines on firewall. But that damn booster line is still there. Throttle cable bracket is a mockup, and the cable is too. Need a s14 or dohc cable since this is a sohc car it's too short I just put it in for looks..doesn't connect.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8690191361_05b42c1ab2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8690191361/)



shits about to get real! stay tuned ladies and gents

[Bumpkin203]

That bay is so clean man!

[KoukiMonsta]

not a real update, some pics that never made it.

dont think i mentioned it, no wiring runs through the wheel wells. headlight and fan come up the passenger frame rail. all the wiring goes through the ac water dump tube hole, almost out of sight. its amazing seeing the space under the fender since i cut it all up too. hopefully no rubbing.... and very low is the plan

In these pics there's no wiring..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8617350086_01d26491ac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617350086/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8617350934_99ac688011.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8617350934/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8616244863_1e4b6d57fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8616244863/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8616245527_e3d4649d85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8616245527/)

[Bumpkin203]

Like i said lol

[rawgarage]

clean tuck

[KoukiMonsta]

***A bit of an update, few pics for your viewing pleasure.

Picked up this boost gauge
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8729194778_bcf949e564.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8729194778/)

Ive got this rediculous shit going on, cannot wait to be past the wiring phase
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7310/8728076273_846b7e36bd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8728076273/)

factory fucking bumper! now thats sweet not haveing a massive FMIC like previous setups..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/8728076647_de12dc4104.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8728076647/)

bumper on, lights work!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/8729195158_49f6d3255d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8729195158/)


Man its the little things that seem easy and really start to add up once your finally trying to get it started. We are getting very close though!

shameless plug - someone buy my FS junk so i can keep working on this!

[KoukiMonsta]

*****This update is kinda a big deal guys*****

cluster and gauges have power, blue leds will be swapped for white ones. the red "11.5" is a voltage reading, just a digital display i epoxied into the cluster
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/8751339976_0cbc8e381d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8751339976/)



So at this point it is time to give the first attempt at starting the motor! fingers crossed my wiring is correct....















and it doesn't start...
starter turns, fuel pump is on, pressure at rail...after a bit i smell fuel
turn it over some more, backfire loud as hell.
at this point i begin to think about the ignitor wiring, essentially firing order. i found 2 sources of contradicting info on which color wire is what cylinder. decided top de-pin and swap cylinders 1 and 2...

FIRED RIGHT UP!!
http://i.videobam.com/aWGcB.jpg (http://videobam.com/aWGcB)
http://i.videobam.com/jobCf.jpg (http://videobam.com/jobCf)
Whats a better way to host videos? my usual flickr account is "full of videos" for basic user..cuz that site sucks balls

didnt leak any oil which is cool, busted a coolant hose as soon as some pressure was built after bleeding..also need a new brake booster.

So at this point im pretty pumped that the motor is running, but ive got a big issue...the head was never really serviced, it previously overheated, valve guides are worn, and leakdown proved lots of leakage past valves..

it is evident the motor has low vacuum (~10 in hg) and a leakdown did verify its from the head. So this is sorta shitty, but i expected it. the head will be serviced via Mazworx, slap in on with new apexi HG and we should be rolling..but thats gonna take some time.

In the mean time i will begin working on the interior, got some good stuff in store.

[KoukiMonsta]

******Update

Glad I am the only one excited this POS started haha.

I pulled the head, heres some pics..helps to show how i did some other stuff too.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5466/8895364219_2fe48a27f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8895364219/)

hit the pistons with acetone..yay shiney
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/8895362707_9500419a4a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8895362707/)

the problem...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/8895363473_3b3d546d1d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/8895363473/)

The head will be sent to Mazworx like i said. then this sucker should be better than ever!

Ive been working on the interior, but you will have to wait for that.

[SuperLame]

Awesome build so far. What are the plans for the exterior?

[S14Serge]

Sick ass build bro! Can't wait for more updates this is a very inspiring build to say the least.

[KoukiMonsta]

Sick ass build bro! Can't wait for more updates this is a very inspiring build to say the least.

Thanks man! Helps me keepin going

Awesome build so far. What are the plans for the exterior?

I've always loved the kouki/type x look. But there's also a couple kits I like. It won't be super huge widebody aggressive aero. Something more 'simple' really not sure yet

[taran!]

Love the build man, can't wait for more updates. You bought my buddies shell, so im happy to see that you are putting it to good use and it is turning into something rad.

[KoukiMonsta]

Love the build man, can't wait for more updates. You bought my buddies shell, so im happy to see that you are putting it to good use and it is turning into something rad.

thanks man, one day i hope its rad thats for sure.

*******UPDATE

as i said been working on re assembling the interior. it was in pretty good shape when i got it. clean carpet is awesome.

sprayed some rattle can tpo get it all one color, removed rear sound deadening
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/9003456338_c438ddba98.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9003456338/)

seats and carpet in
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9002275293_b6c4736775.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9002275293/)

rear seats too
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9002279797_a9da4bf618.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9002279797/)

got to work on something for my gauges
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3707/9003451980_b583b127c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9003451980/)

gave it some texture
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5346/9003454990_b327336e5e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9003454990/)

test fit looks good
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/9002278479_cbca085a1b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9002278479/)

applied power for fun, got some ABS plastic to get a switch panel going
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/9003458676_864b8967fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9003458676/)

finished product
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/9003457920_7fd8f6f363.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9003457920/)


something im working on thanks to inspiration from broadfield. never was a fan of those hideous buttons
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/9002275959_c35396275b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9002275959/)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/9002276761_c49b2ebeb1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9002276761/)

[Broadfield]

I'm curious to see what you got going on there.

[KoukiMonsta]

I'm curious to see what you got going on there.

I first checked the interior thread, and then the build section. Where I found 2 posts you made..

The first being and amazing cluster surround you made. Which is superd sir, I debated putting my wideband in one of the vents. Ultimately decided against it due to being too low, to look at while hammering the throttle!

My plan is way more basic, and I am not good with filler/sand/fill/sand type thing... It's far from perfect, but as per my usual mantra it's my first time.

Stay tuned finished product soon.

[KoukiMonsta]

*********UPDATE

here are some process pics from the cluster surround piece, turned out kinda cool i think. definitely not perfect...who cares

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9056811793_a47f99dd52.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9056811793/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/9056808173_2c624039c4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9056808173/)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9056813161_d87471a21a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9056813161/)

finished product, if you look hard enough/from the right angle you can kinda see the original cutouts, i need to up my filler/sanding skills or some shit
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7302/9059034104_f7e8c530d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9059034104/)

headliner had all kinds of funky stains
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/9056817065_625e28597c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9056817065/)

so i died it
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/9059038886_9a0314b04a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9059038886/)

interior just about complete, my door panel suck though...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/9056814185_1573fe8215.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9056814185/)

[ShadowMan]

That dash button delete turned out pretty slick especially for just keeping it simple like you did. Nice work on getting the pig fired up as well. Too bad your glove box setup didn't turn out like you originally hoped, that's a bummer. It turned out far better than mine did. I just half assed it to get it running and racing, because I'm a lazy shit. When will you hope to have the headwork finished and back together? Keep it up, I like that it is getting cleaned up from the inside out.

[KoukiMonsta]

That dash button delete turned out pretty slick especially for just keeping it simple like you did. Nice work on getting the pig fired up as well. Too bad your glove box setup didn't turn out like you originally hoped, that's a bummer. It turned out far better than mine did. I just half assed it to get it running and racing, because I'm a lazy shit. When will you hope to have the headwork finished and back together? Keep it up, I like that it is getting cleaned up from the inside out.

Thanks man

Really the glovebox thing turned out just fine. In the end it's a much better design.

It will be up and running very soon...apexi HG to seal it up.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/9102242601_8d502457af.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9102242601/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9102242601/) by Koukimonsta (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

[WristWork]

It looks funky without the buttons, why don't you just shave the sides completely flat? Would look much cleaner imo.

Loving this build so far

[jr_ss]

Everything looks pretty damn good so far. I wish I would've gotten rid of more creature comforts in my car so I could take the wiring down to an extreme, but it should work for now.

Keep the updates flowing.

[Shanevasquez]

Nice build!!!

[KoukiMonsta]

It looks funky without the buttons, why don't you just shave the sides completely flat? Would look much cleaner imo.

Loving this build so far

That's not a bad idea, I took a simple route since it was on a whim. Possible future changes will be made. Thanks tho man!

Everything looks pretty damn good so far. I wish I would've gotten rid of more creature comforts in my car so I could take the wiring down to an extreme, but it should work for now.

Keep the updates flowing.

Yea the super simple wiring was a must have for me. It's straight essentials nothing else. Though damn ac would be fucking awesome.

I've said it before, can't fucking wait to hear your setup! Hope to see it in person one day. Thanks for the kind words, and help diagnosing my low vac issue.

Nice build!!!

Thanks man!

Update coming soon, until then fdnj live feed.

[jr_ss]

Yea the super simple wiring was a must have for me. It's straight essentials nothing else. Though damn ac would be fucking awesome.

I've said it before, can't fucking wait to hear your setup! Hope to see it in person one day. Thanks for the kind words, and help diagnosing my low vac issue.

So did Mazworx have anything to say about what the issue was with your head or did you just have them go through the entire thing? Curious what the issue at hand was in that last thread(low SR vac).

[KoukiMonsta]

So did Mazworx have anything to say about what the issue was with your head or did you just have them go through the entire thing? Curious what the issue at hand was in that last thread(low SR vac).

After a couple conversations with mazworx (along with input from you and a couple other guys) it was clear the head was at fault.

Tore it apart, found excessive play in valve guides. And 2 bent valves. At that point it was clear, it needed some attention.

The valves weren't seating and sealing properly, thus not creating vaccum, compression, or leak down numbers up to spec.
So do it once, and do it proper. (Crosses fingers) at this point I should have everything ready to make some solid power. But there's always something.

[KoukiMonsta]

**********Update

The drivers side e-brake cable snapped on me, easy enough to replace but still dumb
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/9242525386_9f5d4c60c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242525386/)

I picked up this aluminum sheet...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/9239742259_28035bdfd5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9239742259/)

and created this cooling panel
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3802/9242525030_92d30dd693.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242525030/)

seems like it should delp direct air through the rad instead of over
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/9242526068_2bb3cabfb7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242526068/)

this was a beautiful sight. valve job and freshly decked by Mazworx!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/9239745101_1ebdd66b49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9239745101/)

this showed up, its an 8815
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/9242527774_83cc352a7f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242527774/)

headgasket in place, dont think i ever posted the PS high pressure line i made, here it can be seen. thanks to Toby for XRP materials, awesome stuff
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/9242528424_ff551b709a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242528424/)

now its coming along
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2810/9242527470_5aa2ab301c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242527470/)

I also did a manual seatbelt conversion, using the original interior panels

extended bolts were made up
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9239747587_0de132a7d1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9239747587/)

s13 belts used, modified panels
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/9242529928_a41df78aa7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242529928/)

very good phot here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/9242530500_9db39e6c0a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9242530500/)

picked up this bulkhead fitting for my main starter power wire, you can also see clutch line routing
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9239749565_3b927dd8f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9239749565/)

[KoukiMonsta]

*******Bonus Update

during the head installation my buddy setup the go pro to take a pic every minute, turned out kinda cool. made this sweet edit for me

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[alexander240]

How long are you oil relocation lines?

[ShadowMan]

Wow man, you've been busy. Nice work, everything seems to be cruising along. That time lapse vid was pretty neat. Looking forward to getting rid of my power seat belts as well.

[Jonatron]

Coming along nicely, keep it up!

[Buddy]

This is an awesome build. What paint did you use for the block. It come up so clean. i gotta paint mine next week before it goes in.

keep up the good work bro.

[KiLLeR2001]

With every good build, there's always a girlfriend sitting idle in the background playing with her phone... :)

[Mikester]

Holy shit dude that's a lot of great work!!!

[KoukiMonsta]

Wow man, you've been busy. Nice work, everything seems to be cruising along. That time lapse vid was pretty neat. Looking forward to getting rid of my power seat belts as well.

Yes I have! Working hard to finally get this thing running, decently at that.

Coming along nicely, keep it up!

Thanks!

This is an awesome build. What paint did you use for the block. It come up so clean. i gotta paint mine next week before it goes in.

keep up the good work bro.

Thanks man, I used some krylon high heat shit. It actually is holding up pretty well I recommend it.

With every good build, there's always a girlfriend sitting idle in the background playing with her phone... :)

Haha, funny that's my ex now. But she has some hours racked up cell-phoning while I work.

Holy shit dude that's a lot of great work!!!

Thanks man. I appreciate it, especially considering how much I dig ur build! Too bad on the tranny mishap. I'm sure she will be back asap.

****mild update

Car is running! Just some mild idling, vac numbers are much better. I do however have an oil leak from the HG at the back drivers side corner where there's that extra m6x1.0 bolt. Torqued it as much as a feel safe. Rele pisses me off! Nothing ever goes to plan. And I'm not pulling the head to make an attempt at rtv'ing the corner. So I'll deal with it for a while, I don't have any better ideas.

Timing and idle adjustments will be made soon. Idles around 1300, boost leak test and TPS adjustments Complete.

Heres a question? i always get code 11(and did the bit it ran before) which is for cam angle sensor. Now if the cas was truly bad would it even run? and what appears to be run well (under no load) I DO NOT have access to a known working CAS. Idk anybody with an sr. Input welcome.

Suspension update in the near future, been gathering the arms and such. Working on finding someone/somewhere to align the car. Everything is crazy out of whack since it was entirely disassembled and lightly eyeballed back together.

Stay tuned!

[jr_ss]

****mild update

Car is running! Just some mild idling, vac numbers are much better. I do however have an oil leak from the HG at the back drivers side corner where there's that extra m6x1.0 bolt. Torqued it as much as a feel safe. Rele pisses me off! Nothing ever goes to plan. And I'm not pulling the head to make an attempt at rtv'ing the corner. So I'll deal with it for a while, I don't have any better ideas.

Timing and idle adjustments will be made soon. Idles around 1300, boost leak test and TPS adjustments Complete.

Heres a question? i always get code 11(and did the bit it ran before) which is for cam angle sensor. Now if the cas was truly bad would it even run? and what appears to be run well (under no load) I DO NOT have access to a known working CAS. Idk anybody with an sr. Input welcome.

Suspension update in the near future, been gathering the arms and such. Working on finding someone/somewhere to align the car. Everything is crazy out of whack since it was entirely disassembled and lightly eyeballed back together.

Stay tuned!

Glad to hear the car is running and showing improved numbers... That stupid ass bolt in the back of the head is scary. I went out and bought a bolt that has a longer length because the factory bolt doesn't utilize all of the available threads. I also RTV'd that corner when I swapped the VE head on, just as an additional precautionary measure.

Have you read through the FSM for that trouble code? Page 109 in the EC section outlines code 11.

You're in for a fun ride if you plan on driving the car a short distance to get aligned. I know when I had mine all apart it had extreme toe in in the front and toe out in there rear, car wanted to do all types of crazy things.

[KoukiMonsta]

Glad to hear the car is running and showing improved numbers... That stupid ass bolt in the back of the head is scary. I went out and bought a bolt that has a longer length because the factory bolt doesn't utilize all of the available threads. I also RTV'd that corner when I swapped the VE head on, just as an additional precautionary measure.

Have you read through the FSM for that trouble code? Page 109 in the EC section outlines code 11.

You're in for a fun ride if you plan on driving the car a short distance to get aligned. I know when I had mine all apart it had extreme toe in in the front and toe out in there rear, car wanted to do all types of crazy things.

The things I would do to have heard you say 'rtv and longer bolt' a few weeks ago...lesson learned. I've continuously say it in this thread, this is my first full on build so I am amateur in the end.

Hey what version FSM do you use? The relevant page for mine was EC 91. Just curious? Always trying to gather resources.

Haha, yea I assume the thing will drive like crazy. Though this car isn't registered and I do not have the resources to do so as of now. (College student lifestyle) idea is to trailer it for the initial alignment since its so crazy. If I can find a trailer that is.

[jr_ss]

I have quite a few. I think I was under the S14 SR FSM when I looked up code 11(same as S13). I'll look tonight to see if anything differs between the two.

[KoukiMonsta]

Not too much has been happening lately.

I've finalized the engine bay, modified my turbo inlet to pull vac for the catch can and mounted the catch can. Don't really have pics. It's tucked down on the frame rail symmetric with my coolant overflow reservoir.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/9438979845_5a2c5a5699.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9438979845/)

[KoukiMonsta]

*********UPDATE

i have sourced and installed a bunch of cheap suspension parts...they will all be replaced with good stuff but for now i just want to get this thing moving a little. isis arms thanks to my enjuku friends. and megan coils locally purchased used. no pics of this stuff. we have seen it all before. but this will allow alignment and no more monster truck.

I have had these wheels for a long time...they have seen a few phases. old school 3 piece enkei rp01. i have a soft spot for simple 5 spoke wheels. i refinished them from painted black...to something new. here are some process pics. lots of effin work.

start wish polishing lips, lots of sandpaper and grits.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/9500291450_78be5a2afe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9500291450/)


tape, forget focusing
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/9497493257_be7bfe77a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9497493257/)

paint
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/9497491879_cb71a5c76d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9497491879/)

remove tape
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/9500292950_fd23f1f120.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9500292950/)

test fit
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2832/9500291950_1f3e20bab6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9500291950/)

I'm looking for 6 m6 wheel bolts as they disappeared over the years. Any leads please pm me.

So whats next you may wonder...check back soon and find out

[KoukiMonsta]

UPDATE*******

damn its been a long time, the car doesn't get much attention these days.

so i picked up ISIS suspension arms and megan coils locally for cheap decided to run with it for a little while.

also notice conversion brake lines, and z32 rotors along with 5 lug hubs
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10614241116_d354d88945.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614241116/)

rear shit
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/10614212785_692568c3c4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614212785/)

17/16 master
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/10614405756_43dbd02034.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614405756/)

s14 auto booster(top) vs s13 auto booster(bottom) i will run the s14 as it is said to go well eith the larger master
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/10614407016_1b1a9a4067.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614407016/)

installed the combo! actually working on the car again.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/10614649693_fbfe665aa7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614649693/)

stripping front 30mm aluminum z calipers, they will see powdercoating sometime.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/10614648803_2ef9971260.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614648803/)

picked up these 4" isis blast pipes...took a bit of modifying but i got damn good ground clearance, really tucked up the whole exhaust. I also run a modified magan DP i fabbed up years ago.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/10614478423_f897192d72.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10614478423/)

so in the future ill get the complete z32 brake setup on the car, still need to acquire some parts. then this thing may see some driving time..

[Big Zee]

love the wheels!!!!

[KoukiMonsta]

love the wheels!!!!
Thanks man!

I pulled the calipers apart, cleaned everything and prepped for powder coat. I am still debating the color but hope to get them done soon.

new seals/boots/etc from Z1 motorsports
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/10860415046_2c38b77c2c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10860415046/)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/10860708593_6dc934eb56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10860708593/)

I have all the stock brakes, lines, rotors, good pads, ebrake cables, front 4 lug hubs,master, boosters, blah blah if anyone needs it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/10860370135_41fb3c38bf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/10860370135/)

[PoorMans180SX]

This build gets better every time I look at this thread, keep it up man!

I've never seen those Enkei's with that much lip, they look really good.

[KoukiMonsta]

UPDATE********..sorta

Calipers are at the powder coater now. The holidays have slowed them down but hopefully ill have em back next week.

I picked up some Z32 2+2 cables from Nissan. cleaned up the ebrake parts/shoes/etc and fabbed up a couple brackets with some dogshit welds. I just couldn't get it to weld good at all. I even prepped the material well..

i now have a functioning ebrake setup!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/11717032765_d618f5c969.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11717032765/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/11717809216_f2700c1937.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11717809216/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/11717810596_a4b21f3c55.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11717810596/)

I also did this a few weeks ago, ill get some material to make a 'power brace' sometime
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/11717537444_b4b5771820.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11717537444/)

[KoukiMonsta]

*********UPDATE

got the calipers back from the powder coater, installed all new seals and dust boots.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/11957219374_b270a92c41.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11957219374/)
got them installed on the car, bled the system

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/11957087313_937e517527.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11957087313/)

slapped the wheels on and rolled this thing outside!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/11957086363_501751c4bf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11957086363/)

i had to wash the inch thick layer of dust off hah
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/11957619816_17e0d827c3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11957619816/)

and then of course it was time for a test drive! ran pretty well. it seemed to eat some coolant, no idea where thats going. wow do the brakes feel good! and damn does that ebrake lock em' up well compared to the factory s13 rears.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/11957088653_69e415a25f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/11957088653/)

with my final semester of school kicking into full swing this girl will probly get pretty neglected. hope to put a few more miles on it when i can. re-bleed the brakes sometime and see whats up witht this coolant issue - i really hope its not dissapearing somewhere into the motor...

[Ramonesfreak2010]

Love how you polished the water necks. May have to do that to mine.

[KoukiMonsta]

cant believe this thing actually runs and is driveable. needs to get some break in time and then will see a tune from martin(enthalpy) on the factory s15 turbo at 15 pounds is the plan.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/12111331336_c549c49d34.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/12111331336/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/12111332836_81d66eaf27.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/12111332836/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/12110675545_1e575d9a6f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/12110675545/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/12110976393_cccdd59c5d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/12110976393/)

[Motary]

Sweet looking car :)

[trentenowns]

Looks killer bro! How much would you run that T28 at on stock internals? Sorry I'm only 16 and trying to learn! Haha love the car!

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[Persona]

I'm so proud of you.

[Hatemy7]

wow this thing is beautiful!!!! makes me want a hatch now lol

[vJilly]

this thing is sick! subbed!

[Rambo slice]

It was you that got that exhaust! you got a good ass deal on it. Dude that car looks sick, props

[TomBec]

great build thread :thumbsup:

[Arrowking]

Yeah good build! Love how clean everything is (no super crazy aero or anything).

[juvi22003]

nice build, love how clean the engine bay is...

[forgotten]

Very nice built its so nice explained and work is really clean your wiring is killer too

[KoukiMonsta]

wow this thing is beautiful!!!! makes me want a hatch now lol
Hatches are best

this thing is sick! subbed!
Sweeeet!

It was you that got that exhaust! you got a good ass deal on it. Dude that car looks sick, props

I got this from enjuku? Not sure if that's what your talking about.

great build thread :thumbsup:
Thanks man!

Yeah good build! Love how clean everything is (no super crazy aero or anything).
Appreciate it

nice build, love how clean the engine bay is...
Again thanks!

Very nice built its so nice explained and work is really clean your wiring is killer too
Did my best to explain so others could learn and spread the knowledge.


Not much has been happening here. I put a resonator in my exhaust to tone things down a bit. And I didn't even take any pics. Been super busy so that's about it. Hope to be going for a tune soon. I'll keep you posted.

[Ramonesfreak2010]

Did you end up fixing the leak from the back of the head? If so, what did you do?

[KoukiMonsta]

Did you end up fixing the leak from the back of the head? If so, what did you do?

It seems that the leak has indeed been fixed, or at least slowed to a minimal rate. I used a longer bolt in place of the OEM one, torqued it as much as I felt was safe and prayed it would work. honestly I am surprised and probably lucky its working out.

[Rusker]

It seems that the leak has indeed been fixed, or at least slowed to a minimal rate. I used a longer bolt in place of the OEM one, torqued it as much as I felt was safe and prayed it would work. honestly I am surprised and probably lucky its working out.

Great build!

How much longer was the bolt you used vs oem?

[KoukiMonsta]

Great build!

How much longer was the bolt you used vs oem?

damn i dont remember exactly, its been a while.

id say 10mm more would be the max, it may have only been 5. as those are typical bolt size increments.

[jr_ss]

Simply measure the depth of the hole and buy a bolt accordingly, it's not rocket science.

What's going on with this build anyway Kouki? Where are the burn outs?

[KoukiMonsta]

Simply measure the depth of the hole and buy a bolt accordingly, it's not rocket science.

What's going on with this build anyway Kouki? Where are the burn outs?

I have just completed undergrad in mechanical engineering (as in yesterday) so time has been seriously limited through the spring semester.

I am trying to get ahold of Martin(Enthalpy) to get a tune done. We have exchanged a few emails but it is a very slow process. So I hope to do it soon and then hope things don't blow up upon doing said burning of the tires.

ps: someone help me get a job doing cool car stuff for lots of monies.

[soundboy]

Awesome build. You spent money very wisely. Not just going baller with pimp rims and retarded lows.

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[KoukiMonsta]

Awesome build. You spent money very wisely. Not just going baller with pimp rims and retarded lows.

Thanks man, when you dont have much money spending wisely is the only way

************UPDATE

Damn, it has been a while. lets be clear - this update is boring

I left of that school had me super busy and I was hoping to tune the car soon (over the summer) and have some fun driving it. So I did get the car on the dyno and the results were far from satisfactory. If you have read the whole build you will recall mention of low vacuum issues and trying to track them. This has been an ongoing issue. Many phone conversations/discussions with people who have plenty of SR knowledge left me without an answer as to why. Well the final straw was seeing that it wasn't just a vac issue, but an issue in the reverse sense of lack in power. Being that its my nature to need a real answer...I pulled the motor and tore it down with hopes of finding something to shed light on the issue.

Fast forward...motor is out and I see zero evidence of anything wrong. I did every test you could possibly think of before removing it to no avail. I am completely stumped. So I decided (financially) the best thing to do was take this opportunity to fix any issues. I cant say there really were any since I hardly drove the damn thing, but in the 1-2 years since I had done some of the work I learned more and saw areas that could use improving.

The motor....nothing special to see.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3867/15056618159_708d8eef5f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWv71P)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/15240304871_a34ae06cf8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdJxF6)

I made a 'power brace' with some tube i snagged from the local metal supply
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/15056789897_be2fc5dc7d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWvZ4P)

Then I started thinking about paint, I had some spots that really didnt look so great and the paint was starting get really dirty looking being that it was flat. So I got set up with some single stage glass urethane and proceeded to completely fuck it up.(thats a trend with my build, gotta learn somehow) good thing this isnt a show car because up close it really doesnt look good..
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/15056670040_e409dd615e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWvnrj)

damn this picture is nothing but lies!
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/15242970692_54df5d3c77_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdYd8w)

After that I tackled the engine bay wiring, since i had been learning a bunch about it since my first go. got some adhesive line heat shrink and braided loom to make it happen.

first a coilpack harness
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/15056820767_a4b6f52ed1_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWw9f4)

Then this DT plug to connect "front chassis" harness to "main body" harness - damn these plugs are sweet
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/15242993902_b5c4c488f5_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdYk2G)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/15243374355_624c399556_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pe1h8e)

no need to relocate the fender harness when its running down the frame rail (fucking orange peel galore)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/15056619979_eca1200aca_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oWv7yc)

At this point im getting another short block together in hopes it will finally work out. The car is in storage 200 miles from where I live and I havent seen it in months. The process of job searching/moving is not going to let much happen.

If you wanna see more 'regular' updates follow my instagram: tw0nn for some behind the scenes stuff

[Hoonigan19]

awesome work man! keep it up

[skateny115]

yeah thats what i am talking about.

issue is how complex this stuff is, after all it is mil-spec. but holy hell there are a zillion different manufacturer, models, etc etc.

anyone who can shed light, and preferably some links to products, id appreciate it!

ill try and get another update later today of engine bay junk.
There called cannon plugs we use them on jets and with the right tool pretty easy to pin

[Apex Eight]

Great build. Subbed

[KoukiMonsta]

awesome work man! keep it up

There called cannon plugs we use them on jets and with the right tool pretty easy to pin

Great build. Subbed


Thanks guys!

************Update

I have been plugging away at a new power plant. So far its moving along smoothly.

I made a tool to ensure the rings were completely flat in the bore for proper gapping - it worked like a charm.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15470622115_a331955f36_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pz5YY4)

Had Mazworx sandblast this beauty - Too bad I dont have a before pic to show how dirty it really was.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15284018408_b7379cea47_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phAAbL)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2947/15284016568_e4ee036dcd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phAzD3)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15283756369_4303e31cc4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phzfhR)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15284013638_bcc7bc6f71_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phAyLw)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15447550786_edaf131cfb_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/px3JEw)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15470301642_1db185610f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pz4kGE)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15470300472_0281401c7f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pz4kmu)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/15470299262_f78e07d315_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pz4jZC)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/15467499421_6f8e30e433_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pyNYGv)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15284005088_1aa6873b32_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phAwe7)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2949/15283927360_3b6aa93d8e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phA87Y)

So that is where I am at now. Have a few other small things in the works, but Ive got plenty to sort out before I am up and running again. Stay tuned!

[jr_ss]

Woot woot! Get that damn thing back together already, it's been sooooo long(Like I have any room to talk).

[killer240]

looks good. you can always use a piston upside down to press in the rings to measure end gaps

[KoukiMonsta]

Woot woot! Get that damn thing back together already, it's been sooooo long(Like I have any room to talk).

haha, well lets just say its going to be a VERY long time at this point..

looks good. you can always use a piston upside down to press in the rings to measure end gaps

thanks man. I have used that method before, though I always seem to get slightly carried away with small details and love to make tools.

[KoukiMonsta]

Well, it's been a while.

2015 - I got the car running and had some fun just street driving it
2016 - I started losing interest but drove it on a few nice days that year
2017 - never even looked at the car once
2018 - Interest has returned

So I decided to tackle the wiring, round 2. It was something I just wasn't pleased with and learned a lot since the first go around.

Here's a few pics from 2015? Maybe I'll keep up with this thread for a while.

Cody Ace manifold
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/939/42857889535_431b528df9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28icTpV)1 (https://flic.kr/p/28icTpV) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Dump tube start
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1779/29891267408_8f174672f4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mxoyps)2 (https://flic.kr/p/Mxoyps) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

less flanges/gaskets = Better
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1816/29891267088_064ac83cf9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MxoyiW)3 (https://flic.kr/p/MxoyiW) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/29891266598_cb106b0c9e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mxoyau)4 (https://flic.kr/p/Mxoyau) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

again, reducing couplers to simplify things
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1797/29891265978_7dec468e13_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxYN)5 (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxYN) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

backpurge block, mmm stainless
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/942/29891265458_8f1688e13b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxPQ)6 (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxPQ) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1838/43713721352_5a95c58337_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29AQfoU)8 (https://flic.kr/p/29AQfoU) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

coolant res
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1771/43713721132_6ab4abcf7f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29AQfk7)9 (https://flic.kr/p/29AQfk7) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Denso Supra TT pump, OEM or bust
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/43713720872_5ef0590a7d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29AQffC)10 (https://flic.kr/p/29AQffC) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

circuit breaker for battery relocation
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/932/29891263538_26133f3e16_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxfJ)11 (https://flic.kr/p/MxoxfJ) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

battery behind pass seat
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/857/29891262548_20e9a813dc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MxowXE)12 (https://flic.kr/p/MxowXE) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

Z32 ebrake cable bracket
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/930/42857889385_fa68838eec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28icTnk)13 (https://flic.kr/p/28icTnk) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

I'll look for more pics.

[tuzzio]

Woah, I really like that cable bracket.

[KoukiMonsta]

Woah, I really like that cable bracket.

Thanks man, like damn near everything I do...third iteration finally comes out good enough.

I've debated parting the car out many times and starting a new project, so I can do it better with everything I've learned on this one. But I keep coming back and just re-doing shit. it's like I've built this car two or three times but keeps me learning.

here are some other pics.

Got the filter into the wheel well. yea, not so good for rain but I never drive the car so whatever.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/848/29919696298_9691a6e2ed_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzUgjJ)IMG_8380 (https://flic.kr/p/MzUgjJ) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1838/43741908532_a2f403e4c2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29DjHsL)IMG_8381 (https://flic.kr/p/29DjHsL) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr


This is much more recent, as I re do the wiring. Haven't taken many pics since I didn't plan on coming back here lol

mockup where my fuse panel will go
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/29919695388_dccdf137e1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzUg43)IMG_9750 (https://flic.kr/p/MzUg43) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

starting the panel itself.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/41981198090_029445b459_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26XJBAb)IMG_0605 (https://flic.kr/p/26XJBAb) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/939/41981197880_ffdfbfce12_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26XJBwy)IMG_0606 (https://flic.kr/p/26XJBwy) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

[afishysilvia]

Nice filter cover, looks clean. I have mine in a similar location with just a wet sock over it, but again California never rains. I'd Interested if you ever wanna make another.

[turbo2nr]

I like your attention to detail, cant wait to see the rest of this build.

[jandysil80]

pretty work!

[KoukiMonsta]

Nice filter cover, looks clean. I have mine in a similar location with just a wet sock over it, but again California never rains. I'd Interested if you ever wanna make another.

I like your attention to detail, cant wait to see the rest of this build.

pretty work!

Thanks guys.

I doubt the car will be much cooler than it was 4 years ago, but it will be 'better'. Mostly just the little things that don't look cool and don't get you internet fame..I just enjoy doing stuff to the best of my abilities.

[tuzzio]

Mostly just the little things that don't look cool and don't get you internet fame..I just enjoy doing stuff to the best of my abilities.

Subtle details matter the most. And making/doing your own mods (if they're done in a good manner and properly) is always going to be cooler than buying off the shelf product.

[BiG MiKE86]

Dope Build

[IIIXziuR]

Nice work, sir. I also have to say that hand brake cable bracket looks great.

[Corbic]

Fail State? I was expecting some Cali content - Disappointed.


But... then I saw the build, Looks great. Love the modified OEM exhaust manifold. Did you get it extruded honed?

[KoukiMonsta]

Thanks Guys

Fail State? I was expecting some Cali content -
Disappointed.


But... then I saw the build, Looks great. Love the modified OEM exhaust manifold. Did you get it extruded honed?

When I started this thread, many many years ago, i lived in FL. Not sure if people still hate FL..

No extrude honing here. I've never been one to chase HP, so I cut some corners on stuff like that.

The car is running now. Missed a few things with the wiring, but over all turned out well.

EDIT: Some other thoughts some of you may find interested. I am running OEM HG and head bolts. Curious how it will pan out..I am an engineer by trade and have a clear understand of the testing that OEM's do vs testing aftermarket parts companies do [hint: none] So I VERY much prefer keep some stuff factory.

I also am running M10 hardware for the Turbo + Exhaust Manifold connection. And I am NOT running a gasket. I machined the surfaces and used some copper RTV.. I sorted that out a couple years ago actually, before I let the car start collecting dust...don't even remember the exact details of what I did. Let's see what happens!

I would really like to get a recirc setup for the BOV, but dont have TIG access anymore and part of me is tired of dumping money into it.

really need to sort out where to get the thing aligned so i can start actually driving it a bit more.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/43520938324_4bd8fabc26_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbHA)IMG_0628 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbHA) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1818/43520938554_41048906c8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbMy)IMG_0611 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbMy) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1859/43520938454_5de103a005_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbKQ)IMG_0608 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbKQ) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1843/43520938164_698de5240d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbEQ)IMG_0648 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbEQ) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/43520938114_c1ae9c6777_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbDY)IMG_0649 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbDY) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1877/43520937914_6d62e32b70_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbAw)IMG_0652 (https://flic.kr/p/29iNbAw) by Koukimonsta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/), on Flickr

[Sailor]

Best thread revival ever, keep up the great work