Sidewayzz S14 Build

[EVLS14]

Hey everyone, My name is Chris, some of you may know me as @sidewayzz on Instagram


I've decided to make a build thread for my 2nd S14 Silvia. Before I begin I’ll explain what happened to the first one







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In March last year I attended a track day at pukekohe, and during my 3rd or 4th outing the car suddenly 360 spun into the wall around the hair pin causing significant front and rear damage as you would expect hitting a concrete barrier. Luckily passenger and I were fine but the car was a bit worse for wear.




We towed it home and got straight into stripping it apart later that day to assess the damage. Taking off the bent panels one by one the car didn't look as bad but we later discovered that the chassis rail had bent front and rear.








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My second worry was that my engine that I just had spent all this time and money on would be wrecked from the crash but everything seemed fine apart from a few bent Intercooler pipes.


I sourced a cheap Intercooler and piping off Trade Me and installed it to see if it still turned over. I checked all the fluids everything was ok so I turned it over thinking the worst, it started first pop and that was a big sigh of relief. I started getting a few quotes from local panel beaters but the price was way too much and sourcing a new shell and swapping everything over was the best option.



A very sad sight and it still hurts to this day but onwards and upwards right guys?





Months flew by of searching for a s14 facelift body and nothing, I was determined to get another S14 so I started gathering bits I needed for the re shell. 5 months later I saw a black s14 pop up for sale and organised to go view it the next day. I went to view it and it was everything I wanted, clean and un molested. The car was a SR20DE and auto but I wasn't too fussed as I had my SR20DET engine and manual setup out of the other car. A deal was made and I picked it up the next day.





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I drove it home with a annoyingly loud fart cannon of an exhaust complete with edaboc stickers on the rear window. I got home and took off the stickers and removed the fart cannon exhaust and swapped it for the factory item the previous owner gave me.


I think the previous owner tried to tuck this exhaust against the subframe. Very weird..



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I continued to drive it as is for around 5 weeks while saving money and planning what I was going to do with this new car. I started by contacting Alex from Moonlight Racing and ordered an Origin Lab Stylish Body kit and 20mm front fenders.





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I moved the wrecked S14 to the yard to I could start to dis assemble it.




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I started with the engine and gearbox





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First I drained all the fluids and removed all intercooler piping and radiator. Next was to disconnect all the wiring and hoses connected to the engine etc..







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Next it was time to strap the engine up and remove the engine mount bolts, support the gearbox with a jack and remove the gearbox cross member. Then we slowly started to lift the engine and gearbox out checking for anything connected to the engine. Everything was free and out it came







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The next day I took off the bell housing bolts to remove gearbox as I was selling it because I'll be upgrading, and to check out the condition of the flywheel and clutch.


This is what the clutch looks like. Pretty toast right? I'll be replacing this with a new item but am un decided on what one at the moment.



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Next to come out was the dash, centre console, door trims, centre climate control, steering wheel, quick release, ecu etc.. Everything inside came out so I could swap it all over




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Onto the subframe next, the driveshaft was already removed so it was simply removing calipers and tie them out of the way, undo the lower coilover bolt, remove handbrake cable brackets, support the subframe with the jack and undo the bolts holding the subframe and slowly lowering it down with the jack.




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Next was removing the whole front crossmember including brakes/ rotors/ suspension






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I scavenged a few more things from it and at this stage it was a stripped shell sitting on stands.



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I picked up a Fenix Radiator to replace that old China one along with a GK Tech fan and NRG air diversion panel. A skid plate was also bought to protect the sump


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At this time it was around mid October and I took a break and went along to World Time Attack in Sydney. While there i managed to pick up some GK Tech braided brake lines and an hks oil filler cap



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1 week later it was time to head back to Auckland and get started on the tear down of S14 v2. It was time for s14v2 to join s14v1 in the shed.



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I drove it in thinking about when I could drive it next cause I know it was a long road ahead. It was the last time it would ever be driven NA/ and 4 stud and that got me excited.



Just like S14v1 I started with the engine.


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There was a lot more room that the SR20DET and working around it was a breeze. I started by draining all the fluids. Next it was time to remove all the intake side and radiator.




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I disconnected all the wiring and hoses attached to the engine and strapped up the engine for removal.



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The auto gear stick inside had to come out in order for the box to come out.
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I supported the auto box with a jack and removed the crossmember. After removing the engine mount bolts the SR20DE was ready to come out. Slowly bringing it up we checked for any wires/ hoses still attached to the engine, it all was free so out it came.



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Next up was the R180 subframes turn to come out. I won’t go into much detail for this as it was exactly the same procedure as the r200 subframe out of s14v1.



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The Interior of s14v2 was pretty average, the dash was cracked in 2 places and the centre console/ gearbox surround was painted very poorly.



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This was no problem for me as I had all the mint stuff out of s14v1 to swap over. I started by removing both side door cards, centre console, climate control and stereo etc.. Next was removing the dash cluster then undoing all the bolts holding the dash in place. I also removed all the rear seats and rear ¼ trims as they were not needed anymore.



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The front crossmember was unboleted and removed as one including all hubs/rotors/ and coilovers still attatched



At this stage this is how it sat with everything removed



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[EVLS14]

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[EVLS14]

For this build I wanted to give the interior more attention. I started by removing the sound deadening as I wanted a cleaner look and it also saves a bit of weight too. Last time I did sound deadening was last year at Tech and that was the good old hammer and chisel way. This time I opted for the more time efficient way by using dry ice. I went down to BOC and got 7kg of dry ice for around $40



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I prepared the car by removing any wiring around where the dry ice was going to be laid and gave it a quick clean



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I got my little spade out and started putting the dry ice over the sound deadening. Around 3 or 4 minutes later you'll hear a crackling sound and you'll know its working. I let it sit and crackle on for around 10m.
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I removed the dry ice and stared to pry it with a flat head and the whole bit lifted up as one piece



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The rear seat floor deadning came out nice and simple as one whole piece while the rest of the car needed chisel and hammering to get it off



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Working underneath the car all the time got me really got me annoyed at how untidy and dirty the underside of the car was



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I really had to give it a good freshen up so decided to underseal the entire underbody of the car. Having everything already removed made this easier and I could give it a nice even coat throughout the entire under body.

I started by cleaning the underbody thoroughly with wax and grease remover to have a nice clean surface to spray. After all the clean-up I started spraying the underseal and it instantly started looking better. I used around 6 cans and that gave a nice even coat throughout



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Since the underbody was getting a freshen up I thought the subframe could do with some work too. I removed the diff, sway bar and all the suspension arms and was left with a bare subframe




The old OEM bushes were pretty toast so they had to go. Usually people burn them out but you have to cut the sleeve anyway so I used an air body saw. When you're cutting out the bush make sure you cut against the most reinforced part of the subframe, make sure you don't cunt into it but it's alright to scratch it



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After you have cut the sleeve get a flat head screw driver and tap it out. They should look like this when you remove them



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I de greased the subframe and sent it away to Pro Coat for powder coat



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I went for a lucent ruby colour, this is a silver with a ruby over the top. Cheers to Pro Coat for the awesome job



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Last year I was browsing for a new set of wheels on yahoo japan and came across some really nice Work Meister S1R for sale that i had to have



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I contacted Alex from Moonlight Racing and he got bidding and a few hours later I was the owner of genuine Work Wheels. They were packed in the half yearly containers coming into NZ and arrived around 5 months later in May 2014. A very long wait but we'll worth it



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Since the car has no rear subframe at the moment I just test fit them on the jack to see how you would look. What do you guys reckon?? I can't wait till it's sitting on these



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The old suspension setup in s14v1 consisted of BC Gold coilovers and a range of unknown branded suspension arms including camber, toe and front caster. These were all sold excluding the toe arms as they bent in the crash



New parts were bought from the Parts Shop Max catalog and this included Pro Coilovers, Knuckles, lower control arm/ tension rod combo, rear camber, toe arms, traction arms and rear lower control arms



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S14v1 was running a locked diff for 3 years with no problems at all, I knew that one day it would give up or it would break an axel so it was time for an upgrade. I went for a complete r32 gtr rear end setup including the r32 diff, 6x1 axles, hubs as the splines are bigger, hub carriers and handbrake lines




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[nujabe]

yesssss it got approved its keebin !!

[EVLS14]

yesssss it got approved its keebin !!

Yeah finally man haha

[cespana]

Nice build!

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[EVLS14]

The engine bay was going to get a fresh lick of paint so everything was removed



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Since the car was just a shell sitting on stands I had to get it rolling again to send it to the paint shop.




All new Parts Shop Max arms were installed and the subframe was now ready to go back in. I chose to use the locked diff out of v1 to get it rolling as I wanted to get the gtr diff powder coated before putting it in.



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Excuse the camber arms bring installed the wrong way, I later came to realise that they were wrong when the coilover started hitting them so they were removed and installed correctly.




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The car was equipped with a half cage



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Next up was the fronts turn to get rolling again. I started by bolting the front crossmember in place and installing the new Parts Shop Max arms and coilovers.




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With the new steering setup the factory tie rods were not going cut it so new Parts Shop Max tie rods and GK tech tie rod ends were ordered.




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You can see here the difference between the factory one and the new one.




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My D-Max carbon bonnet arrived just in time. Thanks to Alex at Moonlight Racing.



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Finally after around 6 weeks in the shed the S14 was finally down on all four again.




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Next day was time for s14v2 to go for a trip to GT Refinishers for Grant and the team to work their magic




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The car finally made it and it was time for the fun bit, of choosing what colour to paint it the engine bay and roll cage. After a few moments discussing with Grant we were set on a colour.




Here's a little teaser :)

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[EVLS14]

Got the car back from GT Refinishers last Thursday, here's how it turned out




The engine bay and roll cage received a fresh coat of House of Kolor candy apple red with a silver flake, while the interior got a fresh lick of saturn black. There is actually a lot of flake in the red, these photos don’t do it justice you really need to see it in person. I’ll get some more pictures up when its outside




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After it was flow coated


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Fitment of the kit and bonnet went well, only thing was the fenders were a little off so we decided to go with custom OEM single vent front fenders.



Finally got the car home



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Here's the bit you all are probably waiting for. What does it look like? Here you go haha



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[EVLS14]

With the exterior all done and the car not needing any more out sourced work done at the moment it was time to put the S14 back on stands again.


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First the rear subframe came out, the diff needed to be changed to the new R32 GTR setup. With everything all nice and tidy underneath the car the diff needed a good tidy up.



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I started by stripping the whole diff completely of the internals and got it sent out to my trusty paint shop, GT Refinishers. I couldn't get any pictures of the process as my phone died.



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A couple of days later it was ready to pick up, I chose a gun metal diff body, half shafts, shields and a silver backing plate which was taken from the old locked diff.



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I got onto assembling it back and here's what it looks like in one piece.



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Next up it was time to fill it up with some fresh Motul oil and install the solid parts shop max diff bushes.



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The problem with running the R32 GTR 6 bolt axles was that the splines are quite larger than the factory ones as you can see below so you need to run R32 GTR hubs as well.



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Axles new vs old.



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While the subframe was out I decided to purchase some GK Tech drop knuckles to complete the rear end puzzle



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Since I'm running a r33 gts25t rear brake setup all the drum set up had to be removed and transferred to the new knuckles with the R32 GTR hubs



Sorry I didn't get any pictures of this process as my phone had died



Next up it was time to fit the knuckle to the subframe, this is usually a pretty easy job but I soon found out it wasn't as easy as i thought. Since GK Tech have changed the geometry, the suspension pickup points have changed from factory as well. This means it's like a jig saw puzzle fitting it to the subframe.



The traction arm pickup is very close to the brake calliper tabs as you can see in the picture, for a while I struggled to figure out how to get the nut in there.



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Since the pillow balls swivel you have to remove the traction arm from the subframe, swivel the pillow ball so you can slide the bolt through and get the nut on, and then put the subframe side on.



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Next up it was time to put the beefy GTR axles in, the two axles are different lengths, the longer one goes on the right (drivers side) and the shorter one goes on the left (passanger side)



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Time to put the subframe again for the last time (I hope)



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Got it all in and damn the hub looked close to the guard. I decided to put a wheel on and see how much the drop knuckles had lowered the car



Here's the result, nearly tucking still jacked up and sitting hard on the wheels lip when on the ground, might need to raise it a few mm



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Next up, Power Brace!



The front caster arms are prone to bending on a lowered car especially when loading and unloading cars off a trailer.



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One thing I wanted to do was get gusset and brace them. The underside of the caster arm brackets received a dimple die gusset and it was also power braced, this would ensure the caster arms wouldn't bend and provide some frontal rigidity too.



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After it was completed it got a fresh coat of gloss black to keep it nice tidy



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[puz pounda]

Good progress subscribed

[FaLKoN240]

I follow you on IG. Quite a labor of love you have done for this car. Happy to see an accident didn't stop you!

[Reece]

Holy shit. Great progress. Car looks amazing.

[AzS13hatch]

Car is looking fantastic man. Keep up the detail oriented work!

[status:one]

Looks sick. Keep up the good work.

[EVLS14]

Thank you for the kind words everyone

[EVLS14]

For a while now I've been trying to track down a mint S15 dash. Finally after some searching I found one around an hour away from me. It was a complete setup so it was hard to pass so I took the trip up north next weekend


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Here's the difference between s14 and s15 dash if you're not too familiar with them


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Time to test fit :D
Since the S15 dash is a 2 piece setup it's a breeze to fit, especially around the steering column. Here's what the first test fit looked like, looks WAY nicer in my opinion

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As some of you may know it's not a simple bolt on thing, the mounting points are a bit off and brackets will need to be made. The main problem is door cards, S14 ones do not fit because the door can't close, the door cards hit the vent area, these will need to be modified later on. S15 ones also dont fit, they're longer and the door handle is in a different position


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The callipers were still in the factory colour, so I decided to get them painted the same colour as the engine bay and roll cage. Also picked up a second pair to run a twin calliper setup soon


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The steering rack bushes were never changed in my ownership, it was time to get some new ones so I got some super pro ones off the driftworks store, here's some pics of old vs new, these should reduce the slop


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Job complete :D

[FaLKoN240]

Makes me wish they made LHD s15...

[EVLS14]

Next up, The heart of this thing

For this build I wanted to make the engine stronger to 1) make more power and 2) be more reliable.


I went down to my tuner Soichi from ST Hitec to discuss the upgrade options. At first I was looking at forged Pistons, Conrod and some camshafts. I got soichi to price me up some forged bottom end components and we quickly came to realize that going another option would be best. It was time to setup the game and go 2.2! After some discussing the decision was made to order a Tomei 2.2L stroker kit from Japan.


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This includes forged Pistons, forged Conrod and a forged crankshaft. Exciting stuff :D


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To save on shipping on customs charges we decided to order the head stuff as well. Once again Tomei was the choice. We ended up getting Tomei pro cams (solid type), solid lifters, valve springs, titanium retainers and oversized valves


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Tomei gear arrived in around 2 weeks and it was time to start stripping the SR20


Engine disassembly:


First up was the intake plenum's turn, this is a 2 piece design as some of you may know. I won't into much detail on removal as its pretty simple stuff.


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I had already removed the exhaust manifold, and injectors to sell earlier, the rest was still un touched so it was time to get stuck into it


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4120_zpstnq2mvds.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4120_zpstnq2mvds.jpg.html)


Camshafts next, rotate the crankshaft to tdc at #1 piston, to see if this is correct there is markers on the pulley, it will be the 2nd one to the left, Loosen cam sprocket bolts, these are a 25 and 24mm I'm pretty sure. Remove the cam chain tensioner, remove chain guide and sprocket bolts you loosened earlier. Evenly undo the cam cap bolts, I did it in 3 steps. Remove cams


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4123_zpsclzqplue.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4123_zpsclzqplue.jpg.html)


Head removal, im using ARP head studs and since they use imperial I had to go out and buy the right one. ARP use a 12 point 1/2 imperial socket for the head studs. These are torqued on quite tight so you may need a big breaker bar with some good leverage. I ended up using my jack pole.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4575_zpsnr67gqpr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4575_zpsnr67gqpr.jpg.html)


Make sure you undo these bolts in the right sequence otherwise you can wrap your head, once again these need to be loosened in stages, I did around 3-4.


Remove like this


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5097_zps2fw7wcha.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5097_zps2fw7wcha.jpg.html)


Head off


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4576_zps2vvdiwxg.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4576_zps2vvdiwxg.jpg.html)


So far so good, although I'm not going to being using much of the factory stuff everything seems to be in good order

[EVLS14]

Hello block.. She's pretty dirty haha



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4577_zpsqcy0qt6o.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4577_zpsqcy0qt6o.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4580_zpsk9wngsj2.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4580_zpsk9wngsj2.jpg.html)



Headgasket off and Head studs out



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4583_zps8nlth3lv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4583_zps8nlth3lv.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4586_zpslquv4tgo.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4586_zpslquv4tgo.jpg.html)



Let's turn it over and get this greddy sump off



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4589_zpsokofletr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4589_zpsokofletr.jpg.html)



Sump off, oil pickup etc off



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4595_zpswdqc7iiq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4595_zpswdqc7iiq.jpg.html)



Undo oil pump bolts and remove



Removed main bearing beam, Loosen in the same sequence as the head, Loosen in 2-3 steps



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4596_zpsteytyevr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4596_zpsteytyevr.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4597_zpsz1paq2pt.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4597_zpsz1paq2pt.jpg.html)



Remove Main caps



Undo rod bolts and remove connecting rods



Carefully remove Pistons and rods as one, lift out crank and remove bearings



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5146_zpsbat3o5wc.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5146_zpsbat3o5wc.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5147_zpszyi8kgkw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5147_zpszyi8kgkw.jpg.html)



Removed oil jets


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4624_zpsi0hdjrh9.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4624_zpsi0hdjrh9.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4623_zpsabkda1us.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4623_zpsabkda1us.jpg.html)



All looking good :) bores seem to be good, blocks just a bit dirty. Time for a clean



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4616_zpsuvtguhva.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4616_zpsuvtguhva.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4617_zpsl0vyscgh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4617_zpsl0vyscgh.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4618_zpsijdf9wlo.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4618_zpsijdf9wlo.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4622_zps4twekjtp.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4622_zps4twekjtp.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4621_zpspt19y2lm.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4621_zpspt19y2lm.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4620_zpsu9tfgsek.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4620_zpsu9tfgsek.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4615_zpsch8xuor7.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4615_zpsch8xuor7.jpg.html)


Got the block outside the next morning, sprayed some de greeser and got scrubbing


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4778_zpsifq1h0e8.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4778_zpsifq1h0e8.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4776_zpsme6tgbif.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4776_zpsme6tgbif.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4775_zpsj6t4bdqv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4775_zpsj6t4bdqv.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4779_zpscok6curu.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4779_zpscok6curu.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_4780_zpsasca19jj.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_4780_zpsasca19jj.jpg.html)




Didn't turn out too bad, I'll leave the rest up to the machine shop




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5128_zpsjpnr0hpw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5128_zpsjpnr0hpw.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5131_zpsylds5nga.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5131_zpsylds5nga.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5130_zpsavvoi4k8.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5130_zpsavvoi4k8.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5129_zpsmqvazh1x.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5129_zpsmqvazh1x.jpg.html)



Block is now at the machine shop getting darton sleeved and head is off getting ported and polished

[EVLS14]

No update for 4 months, don't worry I haven't given up, im still hard at it! :faint:



I ordered a few bits for the rebuild, Got a full OEM Nissan gasket kit and new oil pump/ front cover




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6180_zpswokoifxo.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6180_zpswokoifxo.jpg.html)





The block was going to get sleeved and head get ported and polished. My choice for the machine work was Mazworx, being based half way around the world I knew this was a bit of a hassle but their work speaks for itself and they were a great bunch of people to deal with




It was time to pack up the head, block and parts to send over to Florida



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5515_zpssbrfcxoj.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5515_zpssbrfcxoj.jpg.html)




Just speaking the truth :)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5518_zpshezwifpf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5518_zpshezwifpf.jpg.html)




While the bits were off for machining I saw some genuine chargespeed overfenders pop up for sale, they were off the C's garage S14 drift car. I liked this style alot but they cost quite a lot to import being quite large. I chose to quickly snap them up, although I'll keep stock body for now I'll keep them for a later date





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6968_zps1tuzaeg3.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6968_zps1tuzaeg3.jpg.html)





Went along to pick them up, plenty of inspiration around here





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6957_zpscob2qtfj.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6957_zpscob2qtfj.jpg.html)





Did a quick test fit, they go quite nicely with the stock body lines





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7392_zpstg4ziame.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7392_zpstg4ziame.jpg.html)





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7394_zpsftn54yqg.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7394_zpsftn54yqg.jpg.html)





Some new suspension bits came up from Parts Shop Max, they had a 2015 RLCA and Camber arms and I couldn't stand having the old ones so they were sold




I picked up the new 2015 RLCA and RUCA





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8276_zpsuld6lwsm.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8276_zpsuld6lwsm.jpg.html)





New vs old RUCA





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8674_zpsipubq67s.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8674_zpsipubq67s.jpg.html)




Old vs new RLCA





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8257_zpsjmatfibv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8257_zpsjmatfibv.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8278_zpsfdec1g8m.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8278_zpsfdec1g8m.jpg.html)




Installed




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8294_zpsxbi6y1rs.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8294_zpsxbi6y1rs.jpg.html)





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8288_zpsrldqqq6h.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8288_zpsrldqqq6h.jpg.html)





I think I can tick suspension off the box now



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8685_zpssluyydf9.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8685_zpssluyydf9.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9436_zps52vhpplk.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9436_zps52vhpplk.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9431_zpsuykkwa8r.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9431_zpsuykkwa8r.jpg.html)





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9445_zpsv6unt0gd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9445_zpsv6unt0gd.jpg.html)



Engine updates coming shortly :p

[jerry_beans]

Damn man! Car is looking great!!! That's A LOT of work!

[Visionshift]

Great write up man! Looks stellar!

[Reece]

God damn... Beautiful

[yomisiu]

wow... awesome

[1988montecarloss]

this car is perfect

wow

[EVLS14]

Thank you everyone!

[EVLS14]

Time to build the engine :D


Couple of bits to clean, greddy sump, upper oil pan, and some other bits for the rebuild



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9423_zpstko5jxun.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9423_zpstko5jxun.jpg.html)




This gasket stripper worked a charm




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6513_zpsmw11dhur.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6513_zpsmw11dhur.jpg.html)






Bit better, needs more elbow grease haha




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6506_zps3gtgqcur.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6506_zps3gtgqcur.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7454_zpsxcew58rf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7454_zpsxcew58rf.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9414_zps5kjvdxcy.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9414_zps5kjvdxcy.jpg.html)




Head and block were back from Mazworx





The head had recieved stage 2 porting and polishing and a few other bits done, I won't go into the full extent of this



Intake before: http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5496_zpsv2zdac6h.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5496_zpsv2zdac6h.jpg.html)



After: http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7709_zps0fmm36mo.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7709_zps0fmm36mo.jpg.html)



Exhaust before: http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_5507_zpsiq9db8jh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_5507_zpsiq9db8jh.jpg.html)



After: http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7702_zpsurytpgh2.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7702_zpsurytpgh2.jpg.html)




The block had darton sleeves installed and a few other bits done for some of the new hardware to work



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8928_zpsubmb7zss.png (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8928_zpsubmb7zss.png.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8910_zpsdw8wsu2t.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8910_zpsdw8wsu2t.jpg.html)





My bearings of choice was Nismo



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8920_zpsecikpo8h.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8920_zpsecikpo8h.jpg.html)



Nissan oil pickup



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7538_zpsyt3g9xwt.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7538_zpsyt3g9xwt.jpg.html)

Nissan water pump



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9298_zps6robmgr8.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9298_zps6robmgr8.jpg.html)

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9299_zpsmw6k123k.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9299_zpsmw6k123k.jpg.html)


Nissan vct sprocket



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9589_zpseedgysej.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9589_zpseedgysej.jpg.html)



Ati super damper



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7563_zps0nhoboem.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7563_zps0nhoboem.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7566_zpsmwguievl.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7566_zpsmwguievl.jpg.html)


Apex headgasket



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7556_zpsvzs6tsgy.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7556_zpsvzs6tsgy.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7561_zpsmfuhqdrt.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7561_zpsmfuhqdrt.jpg.html)


Genuine Nissan cam chain kit



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7541_zpsu2ptjj83.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7541_zpsu2ptjj83.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7553_zpsb5rrmboq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7553_zpsb5rrmboq.jpg.html)



Mazworx cam chain tensioner



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7542_zpsaqiqejhg.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7542_zpsaqiqejhg.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7545_zpsvlix5mqd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7545_zpsvlix5mqd.jpg.html)




Now I had everything needed to assemble the long block it was time to build this thing

[EVLS14]

All loaded up ready to build



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9470_zpsrkl4nggq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9470_zpsrkl4nggq.jpg.html)




Realized I was missing one bit to complete the short block so some acl thrust washers were ordered



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9530_zpsbaiprdqf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9530_zpsbaiprdqf.jpg.html)





Bearings in, main studs and oil squriters/jets installed




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0228_zpsei8cn6z1.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0228_zpsei8cn6z1.jpg.html)




2.2 stroker crank and main caps in




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0229_zpswweqltxe.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0229_zpswweqltxe.jpg.html)




Chain, crank sprocket, key, bolts etc on



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0230_zps2fgagmlu.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0230_zps2fgagmlu.jpg.html)





Pistons and rods assembled and installed




Girdle torqued down




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/12250029_1137544889641636_3479818117612980547_n_zp sabwvmtzp.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/12250029_1137544889641636_3479818117612980547_n_zp sabwvmtzp.jpg.html)





Oil pickup, baffle plate installed




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9567_zpsbwobu2gq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9567_zpsbwobu2gq.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/014_zpsqw07u7hz.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/014_zpsqw07u7hz.jpg.html)




Front cover/ oil pump on




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9567_zpsbwobu2gq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9567_zpsbwobu2gq.jpg.html)





Headstuds in and headgasket on



Heads turn

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7700_zpsfgg4rliz.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7700_zpsfgg4rliz.jpg.html)





Vavles, lifters, rockers, cams all in,




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9568_zpsin5wurea.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9568_zpsin5wurea.jpg.html)




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Rocker cover on (yes that is my rocker cover haha) Ben at GT Refinishers did this for me, I was not told a thing about this, the only thing I was informed about was that he'll be using pastel colours, the rest was a secret. It ended up with something pretty unique and I actully like it




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9591_zpsn0uu6yti.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9591_zpsn0uu6yti.jpg.html)



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Excuse the dirty water inlet, that'll be replaced

Long block complete. Intake and exhaust side updates coming shortly

[truckmtrS13]

nice build. Always dig s1r's.

[RB180sxChris]

awesome build man!

[Dek-Thai]

Looking good. Money ain't no thang...

[EVLS14]

Happy New Year everyone!





Since it was a long block now it was time to bolt on the intake and exhaust sides.





For the intake I decided to go with a hypertune manifold along with fuel rail and throttle body.





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What a beauty.




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8757_zpsnwykbacf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8757_zpsnwykbacf.jpg.html)




Pure porn!




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8755_zpsfilgej0w.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8755_zpsfilgej0w.jpg.html)






A look inside.






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Fuel rail.






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Throttle body.






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Intake looking right at home.






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Exhaust manifold came back from coating along with the turbo exhaust housing.





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With the exhaust manifold I decided to go with a twin scroll option, this is made by a local company here in NZ called Sinco Customs.






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Turbo oil and water lines arrived, supplied by Mazworx.






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Turbo also arrived. I went for a Garrett GTX3071r, this should be quite responsive and meet my power goals.. Well, for now haha.





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This wasn't my first turbo choice. I had previously bought the Garrett GTX3067r. The only reason i changed from the GTX3067r to the GTX3071r was because of the power rating. GTX3067r maxes about 500hp and GTX3071r is about 560hp.




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GTX3067r vs GTX3071r.





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Turbo exhaust housing was also changed from open to twin scroll/ split pulse.






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Turbo side all bolted on and oil/ water lines routed.






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Since i wasn't going to run air conditioning anymore I decided to get a low mount power steering bracket made by Naprec.







http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0573_zpsjccavd0j.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0573_zpsjccavd0j.jpg.html)






Naprec vs Factory.





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0645_zps2hrxovab.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0645_zps2hrxovab.jpg.html)





Installed.






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Couldn't bring myself to putting on a dirty pump so gave it a quick clean.






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All done. This one doesn't sit as low as some designs but it is nice and sold and not flimsy like other designs i have heard about.





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Put on some large Naprec power steering and water pump pulleys.







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[EVLS14]

Car show time. The 4 and Rotary nationals were right around the corner so I decided to enter the car for the show and shine as that's all its good for Haha. I was planning to at least have the engine in this time but the parts I wanted to install somehow got sent to another country.








We loaded up the car and headed down to the venue.








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She polished up pretty good :D








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Home time








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Had some awesome comments about this even though it wasn't complete, a couple of people wanting to purchase it as well Haha









Engine bay time. This part of the car has been sitting un touched for a year now, time to start test fitting parts and install them back in place.








Window wiper motor was dirty so needed a good clean








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http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1983_zpswpydheht.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1983_zpswpydheht.jpg.html)








http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1986_zpsvl6lff7b.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1986_zpsvl6lff7b.jpg.html)







When installing back the window wiper motor it's quite hard to get the linkage back in place on the motor. An easier way to do this is to remove back the plastic trim around the window wipers, this will give you better access to the linkage to hold in place while you bolt the motor back in place.








Installed








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Since this was an automatic body this didn't have the holes drilled for the clutch master cylinder.








I taped up around the area where I could be cutting so protect the paint.









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After pulling back the firewall carpet I realized that Nissan had already put marks were it needed to be drilled which was awesome








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Excuse the retarded looking hole Haha, it doesn't really matter because it's going to be covered anyway.








http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1895_zpsevxtygti.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1895_zpsevxtygti.jpg.html)








The clutch master cylinder was really dirty as well so needed a clean.
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1865_zpsbvolwuis.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1865_zpsbvolwuis.jpg.html)








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http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1870_zpspbcpefvk.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1870_zpspbcpefvk.jpg.html)









Installed:








http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_1915_zpsml1mgvaf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_1915_zpsml1mgvaf.jpg.html)










DEI reflect gold heat tape. I wanted to protect the paint from the exhaust downpipe for obvious reasons so decided to use this gold tape.









Not much to it, just remove the back protective paper and stick it on







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http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2416_zpsgrck0ivc.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2416_zpsgrck0ivc.jpg.html)








Im not really a fan of going overboard with this stuff so I left it here for now. Once the engine is in, I can see how much more I'll need to cover up around the down pipe area









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[EVLS14]

Finally my lost package arrived from the country it got sent to :D








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Power steering first. This kit came with everything to replace the factory lines so it was time to remove everything.








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All removed








http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2244_zps4quk7ite.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2244_zps4quk7ite.jpg.html)








Dirty crossmember cleaned as well









http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2924_zpskw8bfoxm.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2924_zpskw8bfoxm.jpg.html)









Routed the new lines









http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2935_zps5varbauw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2935_zps5varbauw.jpg.html)









Way more tidier











http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3670_zpsmp6xbujr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3670_zpsmp6xbujr.jpg.html)










Mounted up the reservoir and routed lines for the power steering cooler










http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2951_zpsjazieryj.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2951_zpsjazieryj.jpg.html)










Had an idea of mounting it up front here but after some thinking I decided to mount it elsewhere shown later on









http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_2949_zpswk19kjbs.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_2949_zpswk19kjbs.jpg.html)










Brakes next. This kit replaces all engine bay brake lines behind the dash. This was an interesting bit of kit to install









Mounted up the Wildwood brake master cylinder, routed hard line and drilled hole for 3 piece/ T fitting









This is what it looks like installed behind the dash











http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3451_zpssz3miehn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3451_zpssz3miehn.jpg.html)












Routed the brake lines to go attatch to the fender lines, drilled a hole and mounted 2 piece fitting route lines and job done











http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3446_zpsjcl41bwb.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3446_zpsjcl41bwb.jpg.html)











This valve is used to control the brake bias








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Job done








My Turbosmart FRP2000 arrived just in time to test fit the fuel kit.









http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3235_zpsgzqe5e32.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3235_zpsgzqe5e32.jpg.html)











http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3237_zpsetanfnum.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3237_zpsetanfnum.jpg.html)









All mounted up looking good, that AN fitting fuel filter though :)









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Next up, Fluid coolers










For the Radiator I decided to go with a custom PWR cross flow radiator with a 16" SPAL thermo fan, also with -AN fittings to match the billet fittings on the engine









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Mounted up my old Trust 13 row oil cooler salvaged from the old shell, will fix the bent fins later on










http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_3230_zpsxt0demtb.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_3230_zpsxt0demtb.jpg.html)









Here's the Radiator, Power steering cooler and Oil cooler all mounted up










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[Hazard240]

Don't know how I've missed this build. Sub'D. Car looks great man!

[S14kouki805]

Fuckin baller status

[C. Anderson]

Nice build! What are your wheel specs and camber specs in the back if you don't mind me asking?

[rawgarage]

Sheeeeeesh

[da_crew10]

Absolutely amazing. Keep the updates coming please !!

[EVLS14]

Thanks everyone! :)

[EVLS14]

Some work up the front was on the cards next. For a while now I noticed there was some play in the front hub bearing, not being able to buy the bearing separate and press it in i had to order some new ones. There was a few options out there but you can't beat OEM quality so a front pair were ordered





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/7031BD8B-F266-4013-BCE3-6305FCA6269B_zpsplijpcll.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/7031BD8B-F266-4013-BCE3-6305FCA6269B_zpsplijpcll.jpg.html)





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/C92709AF-F0A4-4539-9BF7-58012006AF70_zpstcmt82jy.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/C92709AF-F0A4-4539-9BF7-58012006AF70_zpstcmt82jy.jpg.html)





Although the studs were brand new on the hubs I chose to upgrade them to some high tensile extended gk tech ones





Removing wheel studs is easy, get a old nut and wind it on, after hit it with a hammer and it'll slide out





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/AD7EBB17-9535-41C1-9821-9086BD6E4A54_zpslf4ssdoq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/AD7EBB17-9535-41C1-9821-9086BD6E4A54_zpslf4ssdoq.jpg.html)





Comparison between factory and extended





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/6AD20EB0-59AB-467F-BEC7-F725289D23C6_zpsmtamtkwu.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/6AD20EB0-59AB-467F-BEC7-F725289D23C6_zpsmtamtkwu.jpg.html)





New studs installed





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Hubs installed





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Since the calipers were off this was the perfect time to install the gk tech brake lines I picked up on my holiday a few years back





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All together 😊





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/CF601591-3311-48E5-B4E2-7CB024EFA120_zpsnrgiezwr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/CF601591-3311-48E5-B4E2-7CB024EFA120_zpsnrgiezwr.jpg.html)





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My new intercooler arrived from Hypertune, featuring billet end tanks and ends to suit Wiggins clamps





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/8DA87722-10E7-4099-B00A-EC8861246BFE_zpswddgn27y.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/8DA87722-10E7-4099-B00A-EC8861246BFE_zpswddgn27y.jpg.html)





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I also finally found another 44mm red Tial Wastegate locally so picked up one





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All installed and ready to scream 😊





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I had been waiting a long, long time for this to arrive. But i think the wait was worth it. Over in the USA I had picked up a brand new z33 cd009 transmission and had to sent over to my good friends at Mazworx. Over there it was cut up and their new bell housing installed and sent over to me






I picked up the package






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Exciting!! Looking fresh






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[EVLS14]

For a while now I had been contemplating a new roll cage. My half cage I had installed wasn't right for my seating position, the main hoop was too far forward and it was missing a harness bar. The move was made to list it up for sale, a couple of weeks later it sold and it was removed for pickup






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In preparation for the new cage the windows were removed







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Roof lining also went for the cage to be fabricated more tight against the body, also for additional head clearance







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Ready for cage








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After a lot of thinking a chose to go with an 8 point cage








Progress, rear half complete










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Front taking shape









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Harness bar, dash bar, side intrusions and gussets welded in

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/9854609A-8708-4426-A1DC-74082C1018EC_zpszgnlodjk.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/9854609A-8708-4426-A1DC-74082C1018EC_zpszgnlodjk.jpg.html)







All done








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Home time, back to the garage for god knows how long Haha








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[jerry_beans]

Holy shit! Such attention to detail! Great job!!!

[rawgarage]

This is so detailed...

[C. Anderson]

I guess that's a no on wheel specs? Haha
Love this build by the way.

[turbo2nr]

GODDAM how did i miss this build.. Amazing work. UPDATE PLEASEEEEEEE

[Alan_405]

Definitely subscribing to this build...HOT DAMN!!!....Keep it up.

[tricky_ab]

Jesus! How in the hell did I miss this thread?!?! Amazing work so far, my man! I love your attention to all of the details (big or small).

[Nissansota240]

God damnnnnn! Looks awesome

[scottie]

Beautiful setup!! This right here is exactly why I need a S14 in my life. Keep up the great work.

[s1421]

Good job on the build man.!!

[EVLS14]

Thanks everyone! And wheels are 18x9.5 and 10 0p.

[EVLS14]

Sorry about the lack of updates, here's what has been going on over the last few months.





With the cage built the harness bar I had made was to suit a bride seat, the sparco's sat too high so they were put up for sale. I picked up 1 new Bride Zeta III to take their place.




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/64B06A23-81B5-4FD4-8E81-54D87E97E343_zpscwcwfirl.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/64B06A23-81B5-4FD4-8E81-54D87E97E343_zpscwcwfirl.jpg.html)





Test fit in place, need to order rail to suit soon.





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/B610343D-4A27-4A6D-8552-71EB22ACEFE5_zpsqv1vw4z6.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/B610343D-4A27-4A6D-8552-71EB22ACEFE5_zpsqv1vw4z6.jpg.html)





With the new hypertune inlet I knew there would be some clearance issues with the master cylinder so I chose to upgrade to a tilton unit.




Here's the size difference, should be enough clearance now.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/AD2958F3-76F4-4519-B2A5-F519648687E9_zpsygvmwj7f.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/AD2958F3-76F4-4519-B2A5-F519648687E9_zpsygvmwj7f.jpg.html)





I picked up this billet reservoir to remote mount somewhere in the engine bay.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/00B6ADC8-66F1-4132-8CC4-211F89A1F825_zpszxemjgiw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/00B6ADC8-66F1-4132-8CC4-211F89A1F825_zpszxemjgiw.jpg.html)






Everything being Red, gold or black the purple manifold was looking a bit out of place. The purple anodized bits were returned and swapped for red ones.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/3ED605E8-5F60-4009-BE9F-C7F3104BE109_zpsidwjr4zs.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/3ED605E8-5F60-4009-BE9F-C7F3104BE109_zpsidwjr4zs.jpg.html)







The last few bits arrived and it was time to finally time to start sorting out the engine and gearbox.




The engine was taken off the stand so the nismo twin place clutch and flywheel could be bolted on.





First the brass bearing was changed with a new Nismo roller bearing.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/847F2990-B229-4A58-9EAC-2ABF6BC7D28F_zpsfuh5fvjg.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/847F2990-B229-4A58-9EAC-2ABF6BC7D28F_zpsfuh5fvjg.jpg.html)






Next it was the flywheels turn to be torqued down then the clutch.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/F9A72B70-BBA8-47A3-9D9E-47386C7079B4_zpsxh2mqjpn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/F9A72B70-BBA8-47A3-9D9E-47386C7079B4_zpsxh2mqjpn.jpg.html)






All done





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/50A3D5EC-CFC9-43DA-B9E3-FC11AE4BDDDE_zpsnccb0yx2.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/50A3D5EC-CFC9-43DA-B9E3-FC11AE4BDDDE_zpsnccb0yx2.jpg.html)

Next up, Tilton hydraulic release bearing. Unfortunately the sleeve supplied wasn't right for my clutch so another one was ordered from Tilton.





Finally the sleeve arrived so clearances could be checked.





All installed, I have to say it looks pretty trick but it's not going to stay this clean forever with clutch dust etc Haha.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/6FBA0F74-7768-4B8D-A82B-74968E13808D_zpstkq4r99r.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/6FBA0F74-7768-4B8D-A82B-74968E13808D_zpstkq4r99r.jpg.html)




Bolted together finally.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/C3F66C3E-C253-4946-B66C-DC2DD7642DF4_zpswu7tevhw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/C3F66C3E-C253-4946-B66C-DC2DD7642DF4_zpswu7tevhw.jpg.html)






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Last thing to put on the the starter motor. Was easier to bolt it on now rather then fiddling around later on.






Can't put it on dirty, so it was given a good clean up.







http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/CD03A16E-6E76-4135-A18D-F251B9A1D128_zps1kigzu3z.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/CD03A16E-6E76-4135-A18D-F251B9A1D128_zps1kigzu3z.jpg.html)







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http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/3340A57B-7C97-4E37-8D5F-005AA90FA4FE_zpsiposj871.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/3340A57B-7C97-4E37-8D5F-005AA90FA4FE_zpsiposj871.jpg.html)






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Gearbox mount ready.






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/91AB127C-555B-497B-A894-5AB5E9EAA9C6_zpsuc41c9zy.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/91AB127C-555B-497B-A894-5AB5E9EAA9C6_zpsuc41c9zy.jpg.html)






Only took 2 years but it's finally in 😊






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/5D9E385E-AFCE-4B46-80E8-FF873F721A9D_zpsuojsftf4.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/5D9E385E-AFCE-4B46-80E8-FF873F721A9D_zpsuojsftf4.jpg.html)







Perfect fit, no tunnel smashing needed or shifter hole trimming needed







http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/CB49E273-3576-4470-AFF0-9A03DAF062EC_zpsq2htk9b3.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/CB49E273-3576-4470-AFF0-9A03DAF062EC_zpsq2htk9b3.jpg.html)







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Here's another engine bay shot and a view from underneath.







http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/4347A119-FB18-462A-9B6A-6E860BD18EC1_zps5mhnkufl.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/4347A119-FB18-462A-9B6A-6E860BD18EC1_zps5mhnkufl.jpg.html)






http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/37FBF9EF-F806-43A8-9E7B-4A06A39301E2_zpsadvojaan.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/37FBF9EF-F806-43A8-9E7B-4A06A39301E2_zpsadvojaan.jpg.html)







Some more work is on the cards during the next few weeks. Fabrication is next which will mean a new down pipe, intercooler piping, 2 screamer pipes etc will be fabricated up. I will keep you guys updated when that happens. So close but so far.

[Standard]

My god, this is so good! Can't wait to see more!

[EVLS14]

Thanks mate

[Aesthetics45]

fuck this is awesome. well done!!!

[pacotaco345]

What trans crossmember is that? I've been wanting to do the z33 trans swap for a while but haven't because of the shifter location/tunnel bashing lol. Looks great!

[tricky_ab]

Ohhh man, I'm loving this build!

[EVLS14]

Crossmember is from Mazworx

[EnvisionMore]

I love this build! Keep up the great work

[EVLS14]

Been a busy 3 or 4 months since the last update. Here's what's been going on.


I picked up an accusump to prevent oil starvation. Some billet mounts were also ordered to suit.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_6650_zps5rpucysr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_6650_zps5rpucysr.jpg.html)








My surge tank arrived which I ordered a few months back. This was supplied by Aftermarket Industries in Australia. This is the sp800 surge tank and accepts 2 Walbro 460lph fuel pumps.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7458_zpsi5caspdn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7458_zpsi5caspdn.jpg.html)







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Pumps installed.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7492_zpsm42zwps0.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7492_zpsm42zwps0.jpg.html)

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7491_zpsgrg1jph8.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7491_zpsgrg1jph8.jpg.html)








Injector dynamics new 1700cc's should quench the little SR's thirst just fine.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/C5158646-5A9F-4823-880A-09A924DF3FBA_zpsztksjohm.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/C5158646-5A9F-4823-880A-09A924DF3FBA_zpsztksjohm.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/08A5F766-8EFF-445F-AE1B-B9243AF2FB20_zpsix8da27g.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/08A5F766-8EFF-445F-AE1B-B9243AF2FB20_zpsix8da27g.jpg.html)




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/94CA1215-E48B-4CCC-A2AE-4A35C26882A6_zpso6p19awu.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/94CA1215-E48B-4CCC-A2AE-4A35C26882A6_zpso6p19awu.jpg.html)






Fabrication


It was time to get all the fab work sorted for the car.


First up was the intercooler piping. This was made from mandrel bent aluminium.




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8793_zpsavj9tyhl.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8793_zpsavj9tyhl.jpg.html)


Ends of the pipes had Wiggins ferrules welded on to suit the wiggins clamps.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8794_zpsybakrwpq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8794_zpsybakrwpq.jpg.html)






A 90 degree elbow was welded onto the compressor cover to move the wiggins clamp away from the manifold heat.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8791_zpsg0e2rtn4.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8791_zpsg0e2rtn4.jpg.html)






All done:

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8795_zpsk6xmoaoq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8795_zpsk6xmoaoq.jpg.html)





Next up was the exhausts turn. A 3 inch down pipe was fabricated with a flexi to retain some movement.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/6B511D70-C3CB-464E-8890-03F6492209E0_zpsi2cvaqmd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/6B511D70-C3CB-464E-8890-03F6492209E0_zpsi2cvaqmd.jpg.html)





The twin 44mm Tial wastegates were plumbed back, these are a slip fit so I can remove and make it external as well.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/2B6D9DA6-FA38-4108-B955-2CDEF6C63C60_zpst3gb2tpx.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/2B6D9DA6-FA38-4108-B955-2CDEF6C63C60_zpst3gb2tpx.jpg.html)




3 inch twin tips was the choice for the back with a v band flange near the diff for easy changes.


Next up was the boots turn. I had not planned to do this but somehow made the call to do so. The boot floor was chopped to make way for a fuel cell. This would make plumbing up the system a lot easier and looks quite bad ass if I do say myself.



A frame was made to strengthen what was cut and also to hold the cell, surge tank and accusump.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8788_zps8qkccqro.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8788_zps8qkccqro.jpg.html)





I chose to go with a jaz fuel cell.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8617_zpsjql180k9.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8617_zpsjql180k9.jpg.html)






Test fit

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/90FB23AD-C650-4D14-AD20-072808B62CA1_zpsng06gfcs.jpeg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/90FB23AD-C650-4D14-AD20-072808B62CA1_zpsng06gfcs.jpeg.html)





A one piece swaged panel was made and welded into place. This gave a nice and tidy look.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/2BD35F51-A3C0-4F0E-BCAA-8911A34D4B59_zpskf4xu2i8.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/2BD35F51-A3C0-4F0E-BCAA-8911A34D4B59_zpskf4xu2i8.jpg.html)






A battery holder was fabricated for the new oddysey battery which will also be housed in the boot.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_8658_zpspkashpq0.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_8658_zpspkashpq0.jpg.html)







Some bash bars were fabricated for the front and rear. Hopefully should provide some protection.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/3BC24018-7BAF-48EA-8DBF-0F1591F3D766_zpswpulixin.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/3BC24018-7BAF-48EA-8DBF-0F1591F3D766_zpswpulixin.jpg.html)








On the rear it adds another jacking point for ease of lifting.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/B3DC6BA6-AF14-4F19-86E2-56189C92F851_zpsprq0jwat.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/B3DC6BA6-AF14-4F19-86E2-56189C92F851_zpsprq0jwat.jpg.html)



More chopping. I had been contemplating doing this for a while but I couldn't bring myself around to doing it. The choice was made, the guards had to be chopped. The reason was that the rear was running way to much camber to be practical. This way I could run close to zero camber as possible with a bigger tyre when needed.






No going back now

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/9FDAE018-0AB2-4334-9E63-318D866EA8D8_zpsj3cttc2x.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/9FDAE018-0AB2-4334-9E63-318D866EA8D8_zpsj3cttc2x.jpg.html)

[Juucso]

Your car is perfect in every way. Amazing build, keen to see more of this!!

[EVLS14]

Home time. I had a few things to tick off my list so it was time to get stuck into it.

First job was to plumb up the hydraulic handbrake.

Got onto routing the lines. I chose to route them underneath the car for a cleaner look.

I drilled a hole for the line to route through. Use a grommet so the line doesn't rub anywhere.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/F0CEE9A9-1D7B-4E7A-B954-EE269FF6410C_zpsfapufs4z.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/F0CEE9A9-1D7B-4E7A-B954-EE269FF6410C_zpsfapufs4z.jpg.html)





Gk tech supplied these isolation clamps in their kit which were very handy. I used one to clamp the line down before the grommet. It was bolted down using riv nuts.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/32500804-15B0-45E4-94AB-B7D2825DCB94_zpspibanwmv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/32500804-15B0-45E4-94AB-B7D2825DCB94_zpspibanwmv.jpg.html)





http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/D1AA0B14-755F-4400-AAFA-7A311D8F6300_zpsynwfbd2q.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/D1AA0B14-755F-4400-AAFA-7A311D8F6300_zpsynwfbd2q.jpg.html)



I didn't get any pics from underneath. It's quite simple just run the line to the calipers and use the supplied isolation clamps to secure it to the chassis.



Since I have a fuel tank in the boot now the factory one isn't needed. To remove this it's quite simple. Remove the subframe and disconnect everything connected to the tank. There will be lines from the fuel filler side running to the tank so these will need to be removed. After everything us undone it's just a matter of un bolting the two straps and down it comes.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/2F6C186E-8E73-4035-A57D-A5CA609BE45C_zpsegq18aat.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/2F6C186E-8E73-4035-A57D-A5CA609BE45C_zpsegq18aat.jpg.html)





With the tank gone there was a massive patch left where I hadn't undersealed. Although no one would ever see this couldn't stay like this thanks to my OCD Haha so it was re coated.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/8A975711-F03E-47F5-9C53-40BC29AC7699_zpsk0uuxvbk.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/8A975711-F03E-47F5-9C53-40BC29AC7699_zpsk0uuxvbk.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/78051A36-B36E-4CDB-BA58-26957967D776_zps34fqfgd5.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/78051A36-B36E-4CDB-BA58-26957967D776_zps34fqfgd5.jpg.html)




Up next was the dashes turn. I had already modified it to fit with the rollcage but the bottom of the stereo surround needed to be trimmed to suit the position of the hydraulic handbrake.



Dash went back in to see how much needed to be trimmed from the lower half.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/872D62E4-CBC4-49C6-9C66-53AB66736137_zpss1grwbuq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/872D62E4-CBC4-49C6-9C66-53AB66736137_zpss1grwbuq.jpg.html)




Slowly trimmed until it fit


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/41937239-3071-4FE5-8D40-46C1FFE4CC47_zpsrcjiwyhh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/41937239-3071-4FE5-8D40-46C1FFE4CC47_zpsrcjiwyhh.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/7F82308F-B10E-4AF9-97A2-87A48D896F68_zpswdsxg7ce.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/7F82308F-B10E-4AF9-97A2-87A48D896F68_zpswdsxg7ce.jpg.html)






Fitting quite nicely now


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/17554D79-7184-48DF-8B84-2691FB406F49_zpslurg80go.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/17554D79-7184-48DF-8B84-2691FB406F49_zpslurg80go.jpg.html)


Centre console and shifter surround bolted in. Loving how it's looking, makes me want to drive it. All I can do is sit it for now lol.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/13B0BDA5-5CB3-48C8-A5E5-5457B3C43C36_zpsubksq1xu.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/13B0BDA5-5CB3-48C8-A5E5-5457B3C43C36_zpsubksq1xu.jpg.html)



While the subframe was out it was the perfect time to change the axle bolts. The ones that the wreckers gave me were obviously too short so I ordered some new hardware from Nissan.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/62AE3532-BF90-4544-B214-FC658E3C9640_zpsj4kl9bzq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/62AE3532-BF90-4544-B214-FC658E3C9640_zpsj4kl9bzq.jpg.html)



Genuine Nissan bolts, nuts and washers


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/3A425A17-1686-49BF-8E4B-A70CEE00A0A1_zps3svb81cm.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/3A425A17-1686-49BF-8E4B-A70CEE00A0A1_zps3svb81cm.jpg.html)



Old vs new

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/391B6E6D-A7A0-40C1-A11F-9918BB876CE4_zpszzst9e0e.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/391B6E6D-A7A0-40C1-A11F-9918BB876CE4_zpszzst9e0e.jpg.html)


Much better


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/579F2F44-D9E9-415C-B40D-DEE3D7F1DCF2_zpst4btxq7z.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/579F2F44-D9E9-415C-B40D-DEE3D7F1DCF2_zpst4btxq7z.jpg.html)




The boot needed a coat of paint do I decided to match the interior colour and go for a satin black. Everything was masked and prepped for paint



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/E52FA09E-BC50-470C-BAEE-7B7F16623706_zps03vhrrm1.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/E52FA09E-BC50-470C-BAEE-7B7F16623706_zps03vhrrm1.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/23D7F301-D472-440D-AEAD-A2AFAD81C0FE_zpsf0jp6oqh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/23D7F301-D472-440D-AEAD-A2AFAD81C0FE_zpsf0jp6oqh.jpg.html)



Primer done



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/6D1C4DB7-9D53-43D4-9628-0103C31D16B1_zpssuyajp24.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/6D1C4DB7-9D53-43D4-9628-0103C31D16B1_zpssuyajp24.jpg.html)





Underneath as well




http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/886706A9-B88D-4667-81F8-2F687E37C37E_zpsjw2shj5p.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/886706A9-B88D-4667-81F8-2F687E37C37E_zpsjw2shj5p.jpg.html)



Looking much better

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/4BC71785-14C9-4829-9D1B-3A0DE48866AD_zpsrk3twbbc.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/4BC71785-14C9-4829-9D1B-3A0DE48866AD_zpsrk3twbbc.jpg.html)



Back to the painters.



It was time to get the car looking nice again as the 4 and Rotary Nationals were right around the corner. The car was dropped off to GT Refinishers.


It was straight onto the long task of masking up the car. A good 6 hours later it was ready to go into the booth

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9847_zpspzkkuyus.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9847_zpspzkkuyus.jpg.html)



The roll cage got painted house of kolor candy apple red with a metal flake.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9862_zpsqhu7iwzw.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9862_zpsqhu7iwzw.jpg.html)
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9863_zps6vlzwhwn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9863_zps6vlzwhwn.jpg.html)



Next up was the over fenders. These were trimmed to fit and prepped for paint. First test fit. Loving how it's looking close to factory as possible.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9864_zpsdonaxjtx.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9864_zpsdonaxjtx.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9865_zpsjjaomi5y.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9865_zpsjjaomi5y.jpg.html)



A swaged parcel tray and block off plate were made for the rear as the Motorsport NZ rules state it is to prevent fumes coming into the cabin.



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7068_zpsrg1dshbt.png (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7068_zpsrg1dshbt.png.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_7066_zpskphlchy7.png (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_7066_zpskphlchy7.png.html)



The bash bars got a quick spray of black and were installed back on.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9995_zpsplkeup1s.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9995_zpsplkeup1s.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9996_zpso1wuldab.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9996_zpso1wuldab.jpg.html)



Into the booth again to paint the rear and inside of roof.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9926_zpsnrv2qhmr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9926_zpsnrv2qhmr.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9930_zps7mkg7fpv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9930_zps7mkg7fpv.jpg.html)

My seat was stripped and painted candy red as well
You can't come here and not get some fruity shit done.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_9938_zpslwvq06lh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_9938_zpslwvq06lh.jpg.html)

[EVLS14]

Your car is perfect in every way. Amazing build, keen to see more of this!!

Thank you man

[EVLS14]

Home time to bolt stuff back in to make it look presentable



Some rollcage paint pictures


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0078_zpsvbtkxb2u.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0078_zpsvbtkxb2u.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0085_zpsg1gvrgpc.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0085_zpsg1gvrgpc.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0077_zpsqcft7aul.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0077_zpsqcft7aul.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0103_zpsjhwutozz.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0103_zpsjhwutozz.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0116_zpswljuisds.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0116_zpswljuisds.jpg.html)



S15 carpet, dash, centre console, seat went back in.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0118_zpsyogswe9p.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0118_zpsyogswe9p.jpg.html)


The rear camber was adjusted and got the rear sitting flush. Also dropped it 25mm :)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0056_zpsc8o51bfj.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0056_zpsc8o51bfj.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0061_zps8njeqfry.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0061_zps8njeqfry.jpg.html)


Since the rollcage was finally painted the windows could go back in.
I wasn't a fan of universal seals so some genuine Nissan ones were ordered


All done, off to be detailed.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0136_zpsx4vndojf.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0136_zpsx4vndojf.jpg.html)


Arrived at OCD.
Was greeted by Nan's RWB Porsche, also there to get ready for the show. Love this car.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0138_zps1cxafhmn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0138_zps1cxafhmn.jpg.html)


The car received a stage 4 treatment

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0140_zpswza8arft.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0140_zpswza8arft.jpg.html)


Some before and after pictures.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/FA3AEABD-E0B5-485B-9BE8-6682D9C226F9_zpstliuodif.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/FA3AEABD-E0B5-485B-9BE8-6682D9C226F9_zpstliuodif.jpg.html)

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/1C27E5CF-BB06-4798-BB7F-413722D21B34_zpscjdzo3zd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/1C27E5CF-BB06-4798-BB7F-413722D21B34_zpscjdzo3zd.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/9F3B0FD3-C2E6-4AD3-9BAA-234813DB326C_zpsemcjwnhr.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/9F3B0FD3-C2E6-4AD3-9BAA-234813DB326C_zpsemcjwnhr.jpg.html)

Show time. We arrived at the ASB show grounds.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0182_zpshnajfr7u.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0182_zpshnajfr7u.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0184_zpsseitt4ez.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0184_zpsseitt4ez.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0186_zpszf7gutmx.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0186_zpszf7gutmx.jpg.html)


Luckily for myself I didn't have to push it in. My mate Luke towed me in with his S14. Setup time. We were allocated our spots and had most of the day to prepare the cars.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0287_zpstmyvbrhz.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0287_zpstmyvbrhz.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0194_zpsujq5lvyt.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0194_zpsujq5lvyt.jpg.html)



http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0193_zpss2oamldh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0193_zpss2oamldh.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0195_zpsth4loxob.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0195_zpsth4loxob.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0202_zpsljwfuj2q.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0202_zpsljwfuj2q.jpg.html)


All setup ready for show day.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0227_zpsz65so4sv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0227_zpsz65so4sv.jpg.html)


Some awesome cars this year, sorry I couldn't get many pictures my phone died. Here's some I did snap


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0223_zpsx9vydzjh.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0223_zpsx9vydzjh.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0224_zpsveicjbvd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0224_zpsveicjbvd.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0232_zps2iytmsyt.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0232_zps2iytmsyt.jpg.html)
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0221_zps25t5caue.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0221_zps25t5caue.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0213_zpspxyzcxwv.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0213_zpspxyzcxwv.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0201_zpspxeuodkn.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0201_zpspxeuodkn.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0200_zps9utgak7t.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0200_zps9utgak7t.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0231_zpsgndkyagq.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0231_zpsgndkyagq.jpg.html)


Towards the end of the day it was prize giving. Some how I won best Nissan, I wasn't even near where they were giving them out so had to quickly rush there haha.


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0238_zpsm8oropf1.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0238_zpsm8oropf1.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/22EEDD5C-FF0B-4596-A2E4-30E3C3347726_zpsilvzoqsg.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/22EEDD5C-FF0B-4596-A2E4-30E3C3347726_zpsilvzoqsg.jpg.html)



Home time


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0241_zpsir0v9fof.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0241_zpsir0v9fof.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0259_zps2tichimb.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0259_zps2tichimb.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0260_zpszexsbqvo.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0260_zpszexsbqvo.jpg.html)



Some pictures from the show


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0299_zpsgwqchjht.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0299_zpsgwqchjht.jpg.html)


http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/KLRS14/IMG_0644_zpsz23nb4xd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/KLRS14/media/IMG_0644_zpsz23nb4xd.jpg.html)


Back in the garage for now. Time to start planning on what I need to plumb up the car.

[Malik]

this is completely dope.

[EVLS14]

Thanks man!

[tricky_ab]

Crazy how I missed the last update!? This is quite the build! On of my favourites on Zilvia for sure!

[hellaslows13]

This is good

[EVLS14]

Hey guys. Who would be keen for me to continue this thread?

[afishysilvia]

Whats left? Car looks amazing lol..but yes Id love to see more if there is some

[tricky_ab]

Hey guys. Who would be keen for me to continue this thread?

https://media1.giphy.com/media/ChMy4X2DkiLTy/giphy.gif

[Malik]

Hey guys. Who would be keen for me to continue this thread?

definitely in for that - this is a quality car

[jerry_beans]

Hey guys. Who would be keen for me to continue this thread?

I follow your IG religiously. I wanna see all the progress!

[apex128]

Hey guys. Who would be keen for me to continue this thread?

I vote aye.