project lunarbomber

[lunarbomb]

hey folks, i've been reading through other peoples builds for awhile now. the stuff people pull off in their garages on a budget is pretty awesome. i figured i would contribute and post my current project.

this is how it looked when i originally bought it from a friend. i think daft did the original swap.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-01
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-04



i didn't really know what i was going to do with the car at this point. nor did i have any money after purchasing it so i just welded/plated the diff and started making little things.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-05
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-06
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-09
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-10
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-13



i made some fixtures and chopped up my knuckles. at this point i'm starting to think dedicated track car.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-18
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-19



then i chopped and boxed my FLCAs. i probably would have bought PBM knuckles and FLCAs at this point if i could have afforded them.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-23



i noticed that my front ARB had been relocated forward and down and was hitting the tension rod. i ended up making new brackets to move it back up but still forward.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-25



then i went off the deep end and chopped the front off of my clean kouki. at this point i'm committed to the dedicated track car thing and decided i'd take my time and try to do it right.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-28



cleaned up the subframe and added some PBM stuff.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-29



then i gutted it and stripped out the sound deadening (no dry ice. heat gun and scraper... sucked).

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-31



next, i stitch welded the entire car.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/stitch-01



got the rack and x-member cleaned up.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/rack_x-member.JPG



cleaned up the engine. all i did was maintenance and some minor changes for reliability. no power mods at all.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/ls1-01



these are the base plates i made for the cage.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/baseplate-01
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/baseplate-02
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/baseplate-03



almost done with the front and the cage. i originally purchased one of enjukus "drift" cages but was not stoked on it at all (it looks just like the picture they show and not like what you see when searching for install pics) so i ended up only using the main hoop and a-pillar pars and made the rest myself.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-32
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-33
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-34



next, i cut the tunnel out to make room for everything and just to make getting to the transmission easier. this and how i built my cage were heavily influenced by Costa Gialamas and how he built Matt Powers' 2012 car.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-36



i finished the rear of the car and decided the radiator might as well go in the back.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-37



i also decided that the steering column had too much going on and started making a new one. this was pointless work. the OEM column is fine.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-41
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-42
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-43



it turned out i had a ton of throw left before i would "over-center" the tie-rods so i notched my FLCAs. i still want PBM FLCAs...

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-44



replaced all the wheel studs. previous owner did not run hubcentric spacers.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-47



i ended up rebuilding the T56 (multiple times until i got it right). i did the 3rd to 4th synchro housing, bronze shift fork pads, bronze shifter cup, 4130 synchro keys and was going to upgrade the aluminum 3 - 4 shift fork to a steel one but it was already in there.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-48
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-49



engine in!

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-50



the daft trans x-member worked fine but i decided to box it anyway.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-52



now i started preparing for overs. this part hurt because thes 1/4s were pretty clean.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-54
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-55



then i made the firewall/radiator shroud. my little TIG can't weld aluminum so pop rivets it is.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-56



made some ARB end links because the OEM ones were forced into this crazy angle when i moved the ARB.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-57



this is the fuel cell i'm using. i've always used fuel safe on previous projects but aeromotive makes these with internal pump already installed and baffling. it's just too clean and easy.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-60



these are some brackets i made to manage the fuel and coolant lines under the car.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-61



and this is how i ended up routing the coolant lines. again, if i could weld aluminum or had a ton more money, this could have turned out much better.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-62
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-63
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-64
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-65
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-66
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-67



i originally wanted PBM uprights that would accept dual wilwood calipers but since they were out of stock i got the OEM/wilwood version. i figured i could just modify them to use my z32 calipers and wilwood. i ended up just modifying them for wilwood/wilwood.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-68



and that's the car so far. i plan to finish it early 2014. i'll update as often as possible. in the meantime, http://www.facebook.com/lunarbomb it's pretty much just a build log for this car and occasional drift related bits.

always open to constructive criticism!

[Lt Shinysides]

You sir have some skills many wish they had. It sure as hell would make my project easier/quicker if I had machining access. Subscribed!!

[conrad_s13.5]

I digg everything about this!

Questions about the rear radiator setup.
-Where is your air intake going to duct from? 1/4 glass?
-Vent back out threw the trunk?
-Plan to have your rad water neck rewelded to add water?

with ur bag of skills already,.. im sure you'd catch on to tigging really fast. DOIT

[JohanM]

:drool: this build is sick man

[japslapsilvia]

WOW just FUCKEN WOW!!!!!:rawk:

[DJPimpFlex]

Finally.....

Now that I'm drooling over this again. Are you going to make the trans tunnel panels quick release like Powers' car?

I want to switch my fuel system to that aeromotive set up. It not only has a internal pump but a surge too from what I have read. So awesome.

[5280VertDET]

:eek2::wackit:

I.... I... Just... WOW!

[lunarbomb]

thanks folks! i appreciate the comments.


You sir have some skills many wish they had. It sure as hell would make my project easier/quicker if I had machining access. Subscribed!!

thanks man! i don't know where i'd be if my dad hadn't taught me how to machine when i was a kid.

I digg everything about this!

Questions about the rear radiator setup.
-Where is your air intake going to duct from? 1/4 glass?
-Vent back out threw the trunk?
-Plan to have your rad water neck rewelded to add water?

with ur bag of skills already,.. im sure you'd catch on to tigging really fast. DOIT

my original plan was definitely to draw air from the 1/4 glass but i don't really want the car to look too "race car" from the outside. i'm thinking i'll make a PC flip up sunroof and put NACA ducts in it. i have some thoughts on venting the air out the bottom of the trunk but i don't know if i'll have time. i'd like to avoid blasting big holes in the trunk and bumper if possible. i'm really hoping to get away with using the existing filler neck in it's current position.

Finally.....

Now that I'm drooling over this again. Are you going to make the trans tunnel panels quick release like Powers' car?

I want to switch my fuel system to that aeromotive set up. It not only has a internal pump but a surge too from what I have read. So awesome.

yes, i'm definitely making the trans cover quick release but it's going to be a little different from mats car.

...i can't wait to see how the aeromotive cell works. such a clean install and so purdy!

[Matej]

That steering column is fantastic.

I do not consider my time wasted by visiting this build thread. Bravo.

[FKNGRSY]

Wow...

Subscribed.

[gostrider]

can you make me one of these? pm me how much thanks..
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-06

[xoxide]

beautiful build! Cant wait to see more.

[yetijeff]

Man this car is awesome man keep up the good work. This is what I always hope to see when looking at build threads.

Side note: u have huge nuts of steel for cutting up such a clean kouki. Lol

[imoverherre]

Wow man, now this is some FD prep type of build, to much awesome-ness here, that I forgot about "why in the world, you'd do that to that poor clean kouki" lol

Your making it why much better.

All I got to say it keep up the good work sir. Wish I had at least 30% of your skills.

[Pinggg]

deff gonna be keeping up with this build! looks sick so far

[BiG MiKE86]

Good lord you sir are talented! Amazing build keep it goin

[UnknownGuy]

I think the awesomeness is starting to burn my eyes......

[Chronicle]

Are you still running a GM ECU with a VE tune? I just ask because I noticed the MAF was deleted. What are your future plans for the engine, or is that a secret for now?

Anyway, amazing build. That is some great craftsmanship and attention to detail.

[K crazy]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll191/legalgator78/gif-baby-lawd-gif.gif (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/legalgator78/media/gif-baby-lawd-gif.gif.html)

Such an amazing build. :faint::bowdown: Can't wait for more updates:wiggle:

[aymaeid]

your fab work is inspiring

[Okinawandrifter87]

Amazing build so far!

[S14_kouki504]

awesome build!

[FaLKoN240]

This is the attention you wanted, that you didn't get from NCD. Haha. Looking forward to the updates.

[Lt Shinysides]

Any updates?

[yomisiu]

any plans for aero and wheels? hopefully it'll look just as badass as the work you're putting in

[tricky_ab]

I honestly did not expect this...

Looking REALLY good so far! I'm diggin' your fabrication work!

[lunarbomb]

again, thanks for all the positive feedback! it motivates me to get this thing done.


Are you still running a GM ECU with a VE tune? I just ask because I noticed the MAF was deleted. What are your future plans for the engine, or is that a secret for now?

the car was set up for SD when i got it. i'm definitely open to thoughts on the subject. i do dream of doing some kind of obnoxious engine build in the future but honestly, i'm not exactly the most proficient drifter. i just want reliability and seat time right now.

any plans for aero and wheels? hopefully it'll look just as badass as the work you're putting in

i'm not quite sure what it's going to look like haha. i can say for sure it will be less FD and more street though.



i finished installing the oil accumulator. this little adapter made short work of it. it was only $40 from some crawler shop. i wish i could remember the shops name.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-69.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-70.jpg



and i got most of the fuel plumbing done. i would have finished this if i hadn't ordered the wrong fitting for the pump outlet. and i forgot the vents too :duh:

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-71.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-72.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-73.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-74.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-75.jpg

[mad-ass]

Good work sir. good work.

[PureRush]

wowowowowowowoowowowow didnt expect to see work like this before clicking

[Chronicle]

the car was set up for SD when i got it. i'm definitely open to thoughts on the subject. i do dream of doing some kind of obnoxious engine build in the future but honestly, i'm not exactly the most proficient drifter. i just want reliability and seat time right now.


I feel that if you're going for drifting, you won't need any more power than what you already have. I don't have personal experience with speed density tunes, but you might want to double check the tune once everything's back together to iron out your torque curve. These engines do have a high powerband for an OHV V8.

[mad-ass]

lunarbomb....

Post any pics that you think are useless, because you are going to dig through it later trying to reference back to it some time...and plus I want to see an update. :)

[lunarbomb]

i've only done a few little things recently. i'm kind of in a holding pattern while i wait for parts.

here are the new mounting points for the ARB end links.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-76.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-77.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-78.jpg



and this is the bracket for the handbrake. like the fuel cell and battery supports, this was made from an old bed frame.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-79.jpg



this is where i decided to mount the proportioning valve. i need to turn some spacers to get it a little more inboard. the lines will run down the tunnel with everything else. it'll be quite a spectacle if i ever lose a driveshaft.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-80.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-81.jpg



that's all for now. hopefully i'll have something more exciting to share soon. thanks again for all the positive feedback!

[mad-ass]

looking good!

[zenkiset]

Good Lord :eek2:

Any updates??

[rik boellen]

Love your build sir.

[lunarbomb]

thanks fellas!

i've mostly been doing research lately because it's time to wire the car and i have no idea what i'm doing when it comes to electrical work. i hate it.

i did get some gauges. i went with prosports because they're cheap and i'm pretty broke these days. we'll see how they hold up.

this is the bracket i made to hold the gauges. it's pretty much all i'm doing for a dash.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-82.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-83.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-84.jpg



then i started making my switch panel and kind of a central electrical panel. this panel goes on the firewall and will handle most of the electrical. there will be another one in the trunk to handle the fuel pump, fans and brake/tail lights.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-85.jpg



this is a little strap i made to mount the PCM to the firewall. i'm really not sure how well it needs to be isolated from vibration and/or heat so i put some foam under it.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-86.jpg



next, i dug into the engine harness and distilled it down to the essentials... i think.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-87.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-88.jpg



i made a bunch of these little tabs to manage the wiring throughout the car.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-89.JPG



i assembled the lines for the hydro and got it plumbed and bled. you can also kind of see how i routed the battery cable and the wires coming from the switch panel.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-90.jpg



i'm really hoping to start this thing in the next week or so.

[zenkiset]

this thing is so full of quality craftsmanship. you've basically fabbed a whole new car lol

[TWest]

This thing is gonna be sick once it's all said and done. These are the kind of build threads I like seeing :bigok:

Is the LS basically stock? Or has it been built already?

[lunarbomb]

thanks guys, it's been a lot of work so far. too much work, honestly.

Tony, the LS is completely stock internally. all i did was basic maintenance, seals, etc. the theme of this car is light, reliable and easy to repair. i'm thinking i'll work on power later if need be.


here's a picture of how i braced my tension rod brackets.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-91.jpg

[forgotten]

This project is awsome, love all the pictures and the grate welding

[lunarbomb]

thanks man! don't look too closely at those welds though ;)


kind of embarrassing but i'm going to post this up on the off chance it might save someone some frustration. i broke a harmonic damper bolt (crank bolt). i guess it was bound to happen someday.

i suppose i could drill it out or try to easy-out it but... there is a really deep counter bore on the crank... and the inside diameter happens to be very close to a 3/4-16 thread. so i opted to leave the broken bolt in there and just tap the snout. eff that bolt. eff torque-to-yield. this was a really quick, easy and cheap fix.

i used a 3/4-16 taper tap followed by a 3/4-16 bottoming tap. the taper tap helps you start the thread straight. the bottoming tap gets you full depth threads.

here's some mcmaster part numbers:

26035A219 - McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/2522/=pslxms)

26035A259 - McMaster-Carr (http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/2522/=pslyib)

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-92.jpg

[mad-ass]

Oh the little things that holds up the projects...

hopefully that works out for ya!

[lunarbomb]

turned out to be a minor setback but you can bet i was a little upset when it first happened :bash:



here's a video of the prosports at startup. i can't imagine anything more calming before a run than having all your gauges scream at you in unison while inducing a seizure. at least you can mute the screams.

watch?v=cXrDxg8ninM

[mad-ass]

turned out to be a minor setback but you can bet i was a little upset when it first happened :bash:



here's a video of the prosports at startup. i can't imagine anything more calming before a run than having all your gauges scream at you in unison while inducing a seizure. at least you can mute the screams.

watch?v=cXrDxg8ninM
that's a minor setback? my man..that bolt is $5 new, it snapped, you now bought two new tools + new hard ware..

pretty stupid if you ask me. But than again..I did buy $30 worth of tools for 1 stripped hole(M8x1.25)...

I've been telling my friend to mute his gauges(he's also running prosport gauges from my recommendations for their price and they just kind of..work all the time, had mine since 08 and still working good) since early last year..

he refuses and instead embraces the loudness.

weird friend I have.

[stroked_jz]

excuse my langauge. But holy fucking shit! i had been avoiding this thread for a few days now because I was like wtf is a lunarbomb... but wow... you need to be working in a shop if not already. Just saying man, I feel like I was reading a build thread from a shop.

[mechanicalmoron]

Jesus christ, it's like you're building a spaceship. Only you're more serious about it.

Considering how balls to the wall you've done everything, have you considered if it'd be possible to build a second small tunnel or two, to house your various plumbing?

[lunarbomb]

mechanicalmoron, i can't help it. fun is serious business! the dedicated plumbing tunnel idea is a good one though. in fact i think there's something similar mentioned in the FD rules?

stroked_jz, lol, i'd love to work at a shop or even open one but people keep telling me there's no money in it.

mad-ass, did you just call me stupid?! haha



for lack of any real updates to share, here's my hood! i can't wait to start doing all the aero and stuff.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-93.jpg

[stroked_jz]

stroked_jz, lol, i'd love to work at a shop or even open one but people keep telling me there's no money in it.

I dont know about all that mess. I think with the abilities you have shown in this thread, matched with some tuning capabilities(if you know how), you would be a good addition to anyones shop. The quality here is just ridonkulous.

[lunarbomb]

so happy. first try:

watch?v=344qhR0cxEc


i modified the engine harness and completely scratch built the chassis harness myself. there are zero OEM wires in the car. honestly, i was shocked when it started.

[Kioes]

YES, YES.

Ill give you my first born for this car. No jokes. hahaha

[DJPimpFlex]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cV8zI9Aay-Y/UDE6aecK1gI/AAAAAAAABZQ/rvScoX8Zbuw/s1600/flame1.jpg

Let it be known. Can't wait to V8 tandem with this thing.

[lunarbomb]

YES, YES.

Ill give you my first born for this car. No jokes. hahaha

lol, thanks man!

Can't wait to V8 tandem with this thing.

that will be a good day!

[Edwin562]

gifted!!! great job...

[lunarbomb]

after i got the car running i was super motivated to finish it. i decided to sell my daily and use the cash to accelerate the build. this was the best daily i've ever had and i was really sad to see it go.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-94.jpg



...but then i got a bunch of wheels and felt much better.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-95.jpg



i also ordered a ton of tires, my seat, aero, fenders and most of the little things i need to wrap this thing up. i should be sliding in no time!

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-96.jpg

[badbob2121]

Awesome build, Your fabrication ability is jaw dropping... I'm jealous!!

[xoxide]

Your drift spares are my dream wheels. Mad jealous. haha

On a serious note, you're not worried about destroying your independent brake line if you blow out a tire? Looks like if a tire shreds it could grab that brake line and rip it off in the wheel well....

[lunarbomb]

Awesome build, Your fabrication ability is jaw dropping... I'm jealous!!

thanks man. i appreciate it!

Your drift spares are my dream wheels. Mad jealous. haha

On a serious note, you're not worried about destroying your independent brake line if you blow out a tire? Looks like if a tire shreds it could grab that brake line and rip it off in the wheel well....

now that you mention it, that's a real possibility. maybe i'll route those lines through the wheel well a little closer to center. good catch!

[bataangpinoy]

you should be building CORR trucks.

[PoorMans180SX]

Very nice build you have going here sir. I'm jealous of your access to/ownership of fabrication tools. Odd that you moved the tension rods farther out on the control arms though.

[Flicktitty]

Nice build! Can't wait to see it done.

I don't quite understand your wheel choices, as you've been on this "Lightweight" Kick but to each there own badass car non the less.

[lunarbomb]

you should be building CORR trucks.

haha, the rear tube frame was definitely inspired by trophy trucks.

Very nice build you have going here sir. I'm jealous of your access to/ownership of fabrication tools. Odd that you moved the tension rods farther out on the control arms though.

thanks man! and i am jealous of your FLCAs and knuckles! that picture is misleading. the tension rods are actually in the stock position. the holes i filled are for the ARB links and some random, unused hole. i am considering moving the tension rods inboard though.

Nice build! Can't wait to see it done.

I don't quite understand your wheel choices, as you've been on this "Lightweight" Kick but to each there own badass car non the less.

dude, it's true. i can't even explain it. i'm a sucker for those big-ass stupid wheels.


thanks for the comments folks!

[PoorMans180SX]

thanks man! and i am jealous of your FLCAs and knuckles! that picture is misleading. the tension rods are actually in the stock position. the holes i filled are for the ARB links and some random, unused hole. i am considering moving the tension rods inboard though.


Ahhhhh that makes more sense!

[bataangpinoy]

haha, the rear tube frame was definitely inspired by trophy trucks.


i'm serious, you're in SOCAL, and finding a shop like that shouldnt be hard

or you can build me one ;)

[mad-ass]

I'm happy with your wheel choices, you nicely brought out your inner ricer in you.

I am going to vote that you paint this car Porsche Amethyst Metallic. Or more fittingly the Nissan LS1 paint code.

[lunarbomb]

i'm serious, you're in SOCAL, and finding a shop like that shouldnt be hard

or you can build me one ;)

i dream of baja. someday...

I'm happy with your wheel choices, you nicely brought out your inner ricer in you.

haha, its true. if it was 3 years ago i would be putting OZ Alleggerita HLTs on the car. drifting does bad things to a person.

[two40guy]

any updates? lol

[DJPimpFlex]

I'll do an update for him :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/995295_406993656102374_187712958_n.jpg

[lunarbomb]

lol! that^


getting close :2f2f:

[Kingbaby]

I used the "rate thread" for the first time in my life

[DJPimpFlex]

I need to come by and steal ideas from you.... Kind of making my build jealous.

[lunarbomb]

I used the "rate thread" for the first time in my life

thanks for the 5 man! really nice Z by the way. i loled at the part where you moved it to make room for your kids 1st b-day bouncy house because i'm about to do the exact same thing.

I need to come by and steal ideas from you.... Kind of making my build jealous.

ha! the green car is coming together beautifully! way over my head. i'm just trying to get on your level man.

[lunarbomb]

minor update:

finished making all the brake lines and rerouted the handbrake lines per xoxide's feedback.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-98.JPG
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-99.JPG
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-100.JPG



all i have to do is make my exhaust and then i can put the car on the ground.

[ill.]

Amazing work dude. Good stuff.

[mad-ass]

on the rear brakes...

I see one open brake caliper ear lobe...what did you do?(I smell some fancy bracket pictures coming)

[lunarbomb]

luckily, all i had to do was poke new holes on the Z32 side of the uprights to get the wilwoods to fit. no fancy brackets required!

[DJPimpFlex]

Stock axles? Don't drop the clutch. I learned that the hard way.

[juvi22003]

I see another clean build, i like where this is going !

[xoxide]

Looking great man!

[Hatemy7]

wow this thing is sick!!!

[lunarbomb]

thanks everyone! hopefully i'll be posting burnout vids in march.


Stock axles? Don't drop the clutch. I learned that the hard way.

yeah, i was bummed to hear about your early retirement from winter jam. i'm definitely concerned about the axles and the diff. some say it's ok. others blow them up. :x:

[lunarbomb]

i made some good progress over the last few days.

seat and harness in.
that is the "destroyer of progress" sitting in my seat.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-101.jpg



then i buttoned up a bunch of loose ends, got the car on the ground and actually drove it for the first time! it was just around the neighborhood but i was pretty stoked. it was a solo trip so i don't have any pics.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-102.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-103.jpg



still a lot to do but getting so close!

[Kingbaby]

http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/tumblr_lo2zqb6h5P1qzsyre.gif

I give fathers with racecars extra hand claps

[juvi22003]

Pure win, awesome work !!!!

[Lil_D]

holy shit fuck balls this is what angryearl keeps posting about. this shit is fucking rad

[Beas]

awesome work man, cant wait to see the build finished up.

[lunarbomb]

I give fathers with racecars extra hand claps

thanks man! can't wait til he's old enough to turn a wrench

Pure win, awesome work !!!!

thanks dewd. i appreciate it!

holy shit fuck balls this is what angryearl keeps posting about. this shit is fucking rad

jesus fucking christ! watch your god damn language! this is a motherfucking family thread....... shit.

lol, thanks man ;)

awesome work man, cant wait to see the build finished up.

me too!!!



thanks for the comments folks

[Lt Shinysides]

Post a full walk around video!! PLEASE

[eftobias]

Jeez, gorgeous build. Insanely clean… if I ever opened a shop I'd hire you.

[stroked_jz]

looking absolutly amazing. Cute kid man. I miss those days when my son was that young.

[JDM_Tuner]

Fuck.

Keep pushing, its looking great.

[Dave S13]

I rarely post but holy shit man… this is fucking AWESOME!! I love how clean you have kept everything. very simple, and looks easy to maintain. Waiting to see this bad boy in action.:hsdance:

[pacotaco345]

Even though I dislike V8s, hydros and things of that nature in drift cars, I REALLY admire the attention to detail in your build as well as your fabrication. Everything looks great! Keep it up man

[moco]

Any update on this beast?

[lunarbomb]

thanks for the positive feedback folks. no real noteworthy updates to report. i got burnt out and wasn't having fun anymore so i'm taking a short break. in the meantime it's just waiting while i play with an FC. i'll get back to work in a week or so.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-104.jpg

[Lil_D]

ohh it looks so good

[lunarbomb]

^thanks dude!

well, i'm supposed to be with my friends at thunderhill right now shaking down my car but i could not get my shit together in time. sucks. all the little things... so many little things required to finish this MFing build.

recent progress:

i had to figure out a place to mount some hood pins.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-105.jpeg



i also realized i needed some sort of steering stops.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-106.jpg



i cut the inside of my doors out.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-107.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-108.jpg



got the PC rear and 1/4 windows made and installed. then i ran the ducting from the radiator shroud to the NACAs in the 1/4 windows.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-109.9.jpg
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-109.jpg



finally got my transmission tunnel cover made.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-110.jpg



test fitting my dmax crap.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-111.jpg



and i finally got a windshield!

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-112.jpg



so, it runs and drives now. i'm just down to a few loose ends, some cosmetic stuff, paint and an alignment. burnout vid soon...

[tricky_ab]

so, it runs and drives now. i'm just down to a few loose ends, some cosmetic stuff, paint and an alignment. burnout vid soon...

http://abload.de/img/ilc303-15xsn8.gif

[rbfunz]

so sick awesome work sir looks so clean and simple mad props

[mad-ass]

one of the fastest and most badass builds...ebar.

you know too much, LOL.

Can't wait to see this car done for sure.

[conrad_s13.5]

:O

that dmax,... aint crap

so damn good

[FuckWasted]

:eek2: Definitely gonna keep up with this build.

[lunarbomb]

thanks everyone. a little positive feedback goes a long way when you're drudging through the final stages of a long build.

i was able to get some paint on the car yesterday despite a wonky compressor. exact japanese maple color match!

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-113.jpg

[nissanracer29]

can you make me one of these? pm me how much thanks..
http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-06

I would like one of these also! PM me if you can make one and how much. Thanks and keep up the great build :)

[lunarbomb]

oh man, i barely have time to make stuff for my own car! sorry!

well, i had a good test day at t-hill yesterday. the car held together great. the PCM, setup and driver definitely need work but it was amazing to see the thing finally moving under it's own power. it's been a long road.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-114.jpg

[DJPimpFlex]

oh man, i barely have time to make stuff for my own car! sorry!

well, i had a good test day at t-hill yesterday. the car held together great. the PCM, setup and driver definitely need work but it was amazing to see the thing finally moving under it's own power. it's been a long road.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-114.jpg

Video!!!! Dude this is very exciting.

[lunarbomb]

thanks man! i'm pretty stoked. i'll get some video sunday. i don't think there's any from yesterday. probably for the better. would of had all of zilvia like this :picardfp:

[DJPimpFlex]

Did you love it or can I get down on the part out?haha

[lunarbomb]

haha! no part out yet but i'll let you know. honestly, it was damn near impossible to drift with the PCM in limp mode. too much angle, too much wheels, too much camber and no power.

[DJPimpFlex]

So much for reliable ls. Mine is being a ass hole too.

[lunarbomb]

suuuuck. i think mine is ok though. it just needs to get through its self tune which supposedly takes 30 miles of driving. hard to do on a skid pad but it was slowly getting better throughout the day.

hope you get yours figured out soon. you're looking for points, right?

[DJPimpFlex]

suuuuck. i think mine is ok though. it just needs to get through its self tune which supposedly takes 30 miles of driving. hard to do on a skid pad but it was slowly getting better throughout the day.

hope you get yours figured out soon. you're looking for points, right?

I'm working on it. Not really sure what the problem is, fuel pumps just shut off after like 10 minutes of driving. Season was over before it began, missed round 1 of all ProAm series. I will probably do GGD Rd2 if I can figure out the fuel issue and program my dash so the sensors work.

[208s14.5]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/bdlarsen/KioWp-Imgur_zpscf2c5fa1.gif (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/bdlarsen/media/KioWp-Imgur_zpscf2c5fa1.gif.html)
Car looks awesome man, love the color.

[lunarbomb]

thanks man. i'd be lying if i said that's the color i was going for but it's growing on me.

[FuckWasted]

Damn, came out beautifully. Can't wait to see the video! :hyper:

[conrad_s13.5]

Sorry to hear about you dudess engine gremlins
:-/

but man does it look nice.
At least ur out of the build stage,. on to the troubleshooting,... then all you gotta do is drive :cool:

[lunarbomb]

^thanks man. it's slowly getting better the more i drive it.

i had a blast at CLub Drift yesterday. my first event in over a year! i think the car is good enough. better than me, that's for sure. all i need to do now is keep it maintained and drive it as often as possible. so fun...

watch?v=-3jagBUKLYY

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-116.jpg

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-115.jpg

[Mr.Doback]

^thanks man. it's slowly getting better the more i drive it.

i had a blast at CLub Drift yesterday. my first event in over a year! i think the car is good enough. better than me, that's for sure. all i need to do now is keep it maintained and drive it as often as possible. so fun...

watch?v=-3jagBUKLYY

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-116.jpg

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-115.jpg

Lunarbomb is so ahead of us, his drift session was filmed on May 6th.

Car looks and sounds great!

[OBEEWON]

This...is real good.

[lunarbomb]

Lunarbomb is so ahead of us, his drift session was filmed on May 6th.

Car looks and sounds great!


HA! omg it's not may yet. leaving it.

[DJPimpFlex]

How was the cooling with the rear mount?

[lunarbomb]

it could have been better. it was fine in the morning but it didn't like the 80º heat later in the day. two runs then cool off. i never got around to really sealing up the radiator to the shroud so it's sucking in some hot air from the trunk. i think sealing it will help but i'm thinking bigger radiator for piece of mind. also, rear mount is stupid ;)

[DJPimpFlex]

it could have been better. it was fine in the morning but it didn't like the 80º heat later in the day. two runs then cool off. i never got around to really sealing up the radiator to the shroud so it's sucking in some hot air from the trunk. i think sealing it will help but i'm thinking bigger radiator for piece of mind. also, rear mount is stupid ;)

Haha maybe. I was half kicking myself for not doing it but I feel simple is better. If I go drysump I'll put the tank back there to keep the weight in the back.

[LowMA70]

This car is very rad in person people pictures don't do justice. Meeee you havering engine problems the car seemed a bit underpowered yesterday at the track

[Apex Eight]

Amazing craftsmanship. Ya don't see this level of work often. Nice job man

[lunarbomb]

thanks dudes. yeah, the PCM was still self learning so i was way down on power. still fun but man did i want to link the infield and sweeper like the cool kids! hopefully i'll have it squared away by the next event.

[DJPimpFlex]

thanks dudes. yeah, the PCM was still self learning so i was way down on power. still fun but man did i want to link the infield and sweeper like the cool kids! hopefully i'll have it squared away by the next event.

Much clutch kicking! I really want to come out to one of those events.

[lunarbomb]

do it! june.


need to address that monster truck status :squint:

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-117.jpg

[DJPimpFlex]

do it! june.


need to address that monster truck status :squint:

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-117.jpg

Yea I'm not "invited" since I guess I'm not cool enough. #storyofmylife

[conrad_s13.5]

dude....looks so good

[lunarbomb]

^thanks man! I appreciate it!

Matt, i'm sure you could drive if you ask. your car is definitely purdy nuff.

[DJPimpFlex]

^thanks man! I appreciate it!

Matt, i'm sure you could drive if you ask. your car is definitely purdy nuff.

I'll FB message you.

[lunarbomb]

ok, i finally sucked it up and made an appointment to get this thing tuned. it should be breathing fire by the next club drift. excite.

unrelated pic:

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-118.jpg

that's not me.

[DJPimpFlex]

This is good news!

Here is a unrelated pic.

http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/5370/1499438-mkdd_banana.jpg

[lunarbomb]

lol right in the feels! you must have seen my driving from the last event.

[smokescreen240]

fastest build thread i've seen in a while. 5 stars from me!

[aga]

Maybe you don't need a bigger radiator, but more airflow to it.... how about deleting the rear side windows entirely and turning them into huge ducts?

[Veltall]

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-39503-Dodgeball-oh-my-sweet-Jesus-gi-UYQA.gif

[lunarbomb]

thanks for the feedback folks!

aga, that's a good thought. to close the loop on that, it turns out the radiator and flow are fine. i just needed to go back and seal up the radiator to the shroud better. it was great at the last event. it was only 80º ambient that day but i'm calling the cooling system done. just need a tune!

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-119.jpg

[lunarbomb]

if anyone is wondering what happened to this car, i yanked the LS1...

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-120.jpg


and traded it for a coupe...

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-121.jpg


with crazy clean interior...

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-122.jpg
http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-123.jpg


then i added the absolute minimum parts required...

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-124.jpg


and had a blast!

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-125.jpg



i'm going to spend some time getting back to basics and just having fun. the s14 will be back online in about a year with some kind of force fed japanese lump under the hood.

[FaLKoN240]

You were doing pretty well out at Club Drift haha

[Reece]

http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-122.jpg
http://www.lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-123.jpg
This makes me happy

i'm going to spend some time getting back to basics and just having fun. the s14 will be back online in about a year with some kind of force fed japanese lump under the hood.
This also makes me happy

[DJPimpFlex]

I'm disappointed but I totally get it. If you're not into competitions LS is boring.

[xBtony]

So much awesome stuff in this thread. Not a fan of V8 so happy to see it gone, but can't get over the attention to detail or awesome fab work. Keep it up.

[lunarbomb]

thanks for the feedback fellas!

You were doing pretty well out at Club Drift haha

thanks man! i felt kind of bad since i got invited because of the s14 and showed up with a boring coupe on steelies. had so much fun though.

I'm disappointed but I totally get it. If you're not into competitions LS is boring.

i'm just broke man. i had to make a sacrifice to get my daily and street game back up and the LS drew the short straw! actually i had to dump a set of wheels too :(

[lunarbomb]

sad to say, this car is for sale as a roller. no engine, trans, seat, steering wheel and probably no wheels. accepting reasonable offers.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-126.jpg

[yetijeff]

sad to say, this car is for sale as a roller. no engine, trans, seat, steering wheel and probably no wheels. accepting reasonable offers.

http://lunarbomb.com/DRIFT/LS14-126.jpg

i know that you prolly really need the cash (I would need be in survival mode to havta sell this thing) but please be selective with who u sell it too. I would be super bummed to see some dumbass buy this thing and destroy it :-/

[NISSeAN]

:faint: :faint:

[Kingbaby]

pain


pain


pain

[Zenki_559]

Long shot as I know this thread is 2.5 years old but does anyone have any updates on this car? Who it went to, current set up, if its still around, etc. The level of fabrication in this is too unreal for it to just disappear.

[Malik]

old thread but good read.