Whalen's LM7 S13 Coupe - WSRD

[offthewall]

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Hey everyone! I hope you guys enjoy this build thread. PLEASE COMMENT, ASK QUESTIONS!!! :hsdance:

@Machinegunsquad

Here are some OG photos I snagged from my buddy who owned it.

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Accident...

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I thought I was cool....

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My idea of building a track car was finally in the works. Typical engine pull, the engine bay cleaned, cut, scrapped etc etc.

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Seamed sealed the welds...

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LM7 showed up.

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More work!

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Tying out ideas of how I wanted to route my coolant lines. This was ALL new to me. I didn't have much experience.

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Getting things together finally.

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*Engine/Drivetrain*

V2 BUILD IS PROCESS!!!


*Suspension/Wheels/MISC*

- LINK Xtreme Standalone ECU
- SSR Koenig 3 Piece Wheels
*18x11 Front
*18x13 Rear
-Gktech v4 Prototype Steering Knuckle
-GKTech tie rod offset spacers
-GKTech LCA's
-GkTech Outer Tie Rods
-GkTech v2 subframe bushings
-GkTech Reinforcement rear subframe Kit
-GKTech Rear traction arms
-SPL Rear Toe Arms
-SPL Rear Camber Arms
-WSRD Brake booster delete
-Evo 8 Front Calipers
-Z32 Rear calipers
-Joe's Performance oil filter relocation

*Exterior/Interior*

Bumper: Rocket Bunny V1
Fenders:Will be using new Origin type 4 75mm fronts w/ 75mm rears over fenders
Hood: Future purchase will be Origin type 2 Silvia
Seat: Sparco Evo III w/ Sparco 6-point harness

[LMFC]

I opened this wanting to read v8 stuff not even noticing it said Whalen in the title, holdin it down for the mitten! What did you use to cut off the CD00x bell housing?

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk

[offthewall]

... continued.

Did get a Sikky pan btw. I'm not going to risk smashing it.

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LCA's

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TF Works hooked me up (aka, I bought them) with some Rocket bunny 30mm's

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TF's Evo 8 Brembo caliper brackets, very pleased with them.

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Origin rear 50mm's

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*Pictures are not working* But both of my rear coilover shock shafts were bent. Sent them to FEAL Suspesntion to get the rebuilt! Came back brand new! Very happy with the service!


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Working on the front fitment still everyone, its now finished. :fawk2:

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Rear calipers... yaaay. Simple rebuild session.

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Nine and ugly.

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Swirl pot/coolant set up

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Got some welding in as well, this is my first aluminum weld.

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[unpaintedhatch]

Damn alot of awesome in one engine bay i like it!!

[offthewall]

I opened this wanting to read v8 stuff not even noticing it said Whalen in the title, holdin it down for the mitten! What did you use to cut off the CD00x bell housing?

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk

HAHA, thanks! MI for the win :hsdance:

But, I simply used a cut off wheel (death wheel). Cut rather easy, I wasn't really worried about the looks of things after the fact.

[offthewall]

Wilwood slave saved the day.

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I guess I did this to not have any issue down the road with my seat being to high for me. Even with low pro seat mounts. Now, I can simply make some mounts that will work and give me the most room for a helmet.

*Not going to be pretty, i'm lucky ill have a seat blocking most of it . - It did hit the transmission. lolz

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[LMFC]

HAHA, thanks! MI for the win :hsdance:

But, I simply used a cut off wheel (death wheel). Cut rather easy, I wasn't really worried about the looks of things after the fact.
Okay, I have looked into the collins adapter but the cutting concerned me. If it's simple death wheel type stuff that eases my concern.

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[offthewall]

Okay, I have looked into the collins adapter but the cutting concerned me. If it's simple death wheel type stuff that eases my concern.

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Oh yeah, its pretty easy. Can't really mess up. hehe

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[TheRealSy90]

Any chance you could shoot me a link for the parts you bought to do the heims in the flca's? Did you have to make your own high misalignment spacers for the heim or did you find some that worked?

[Initial Drift]

Hows the fitment of the shifter? Did you have to cut a new hole for it? Looks like you might have in the pic but wasn't 100% sure.
And if you did, was there any way that one could maintain stock shifter position with the CD009 if they shortened shifter linkage or something?

[offthewall]

Any chance you could shoot me a link for the parts you bought to do the heims in the flca's? Did you have to make your own high misalignment spacers for the heim or did you find some that worked?

I can try to snag those part numbers for you. Might take some time haha

[offthewall]

Hows the fitment of the shifter? Did you have to cut a new hole for it? Looks like you might have in the pic but wasn't 100% sure.
And if you did, was there any way that one could maintain stock shifter position with the CD009 if they shortened shifter linkage or something?


I'll take some more pictures for you. Installation of the bracket and shifter was the easiest thing to do on the car.

And yes, there was some cutting I had to do. A stock center console won't work. :(

[offthewall]

Due to the heim joints I put in the lowers control arms, the Sikky sway bar end links were way off. I'm no engineer, but I think it'll work.

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As far I know, the minimum size for oil relocation hose is -10AN. I was playing it safe and decided that -12AN hose will be a better choice. Hope the header clears it. May need some heat shielding.

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[TheRealSy90]

I can try to snag those part numbers for you. Might take some time haha

That would be awesome. I've always wanted to put heims in my lca's.

[offthewall]

That would be awesome. I've always wanted to put heims in my lca's.

All QA1 products, I have to confirm what spacers I ended up using.

Rod ends: XMR14 x2
Tube adapters (what the rod ends goes into): 1844-130 x2
Jam nuts for rod ends: JNR14S x2
High misalignment spacers (I think these are it): SG14-813 x4

The stock oem LCA bolts, I know i didn't use them. I used a standard bolt, i'm pretty sure it was a 1/2 bolt.

[2muchboost]

Kick ass build my friend. Lmk how that Z33 Trans works for you. What year LM7? I have a mint 05 that I am selling but REALLY want to keep.

[offthewall]

Kick ass build my friend. Lmk how that Z33 Trans works for you. What year LM7? I have a mint 05 that I am selling but REALLY want to keep.

I would really enjoy a aluminum block btw lol. Mines an 02'. But, I want to get more displacement out of my next engine.

[2muchboost]

I hear ya but for the price and the fact that these bad boys hold 700-800 rwhp on stock internals no problem it's hard to beat. I was planning to drop a BW S475 in it eventually but plans have changed. If you can find an L33 it would cover the aluminum block necessity.

What's the ultimate goal? Project looks so clean hats off to you?

[offthewall]

I hear ya but for the price and the fact that these bad boys hold 700-800 rwhp on stock internals no problem it's hard to beat. I was planning to drop a BW S475 in it eventually but plans have changed. If you can find an L33 it would cover the aluminum block necessity.

What's the ultimate goal? Project looks so clean hats off to you?

Yeah, I wanted a L33 after the fact lol. But, i'm really not to picky about the differences. I'll try to snag a LS3 next.

Definitely going to a track/drift car. We here do a lot of drag racing here at the shop. So, myself and one other guy (Andy aka Poormans180sx) will be building drift cars. As you can see, i'm near the end of the build. Plenty of rear suspension work to do before this get on a track (im not drifting on stock rear suspension) I'm just wanting this on the dyno then the streets. :hsdance:

[TurboTiger]

Can't wait to see this project running. Great build!

[nismo_bill]

FINISH THIS THING JOE!!! Nice work so far, pal, great welding for a beginner too!


it's Billy BTW

[offthewall]

FINISH THIS THING JOE!!! Nice work so far, pal, great welding for a beginner too!


it's Billy BTW

HAHA, I know man.. you already know. I gotta eat too man!

Can't wait to see this project running. Great build!

Thanks, I got all winter now to get it done. lol

[drewr4411]

what was the initial cost of the LM7 long block? I would also like to see some pics of how the shift lines up inside the car.

[offthewall]

what was the initial cost of the LM7 long block? I would also like to see some pics of how the shift lines up inside the car.

I jumped the gun and bought a full drop out. Payed $1200 for everything. Long block, ECU, harness etc. Then ended up changing EVERYTHING on the stupid thing. Kinda dumb on my part, should have looked into it a little longer and found a better deal.

[drewr4411]

I jumped the gun and bought a full drop out. Payed $1200 for everything. Long block, ECU, harness etc. Then ended up changing EVERYTHING on the stupid thing. Kinda dumb on my part, should have looked into it a little longer and found a better deal.

So if you had to do it all over again with the LM7, would you just get one with a block and heads? Im interested in the swap as well just looking for the most cost effect route.

[offthewall]

So if you had to do it all over again with the LM7, would you just get one with a block and heads? Im interested in the swap as well just looking for the most cost effect route.


YES! Exactly. I would just get a bare block. Because I had to get a few F-body parts and misc LS1 parts rather than keeping the truck parts. But, I'm for sure getting an actual LS engine next. I'f i keep doing the whole NA set up. I want some more displacement. But, where I work... ill never know. lol

Example: Crazy to say but we did just get this 88mm charger in to sell. Sitting here messing with me saying I should just put it on the 5.3L :keke:

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[drewr4411]

YES! Exactly. I would just get a bare block. Because I had to get a few F-body parts and misc LS1 parts rather than keeping the truck parts. But, I'm for sure getting an actual LS engine next. I'f i keep doing the whole NA set up. I want some more displacement. But, where I work... ill never know. lol

Example: Crazy to say but we did just get this 88mm charger in to sell. Sitting here messing with me saying I should just put it on the 5.3L :keke:

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ohhhhh not to throw any mud or anything, but extreme tuners has a horrible reputation in the evo world. Many customers never received parts they paid for and so on. . Very surprised you guys have that. I hope it works like they said it would.

Thank you for the answers on the block. Are you using a 350z, HR or 370z trans?

[offthewall]

ohhhhh not to throw any mud or anything, but extreme tuners has a horrible reputation in the evo world. Many customers never received parts they paid for and so on. . Very surprised you guys have that. I hope it works like they said it would.

Thank you for the answers on the block. Are you using a 350z, HR or 370z trans?

I got a "deal" on a 350z, the shitty trans lol. I got a $100 (syncro's are blow lolz) back up trans i'm going to send down the TRE (Team Rip Engineering) here to get rebuilt. Knowing my luck. Ill ruin my current trans which is in rather good shape with low miles. Ticking time bomb really.

---Little off topic---

Trust me, we all know about them lol. But, this turbo is for sale. And its a COMP center section with a BorgWarner turbine housing. We have a true 70mm COMP going on our shop Evo (my brothers) And it has the same center section and turbine housing lol. So Extreme Tuners just machines they're own name in the cover. = imo.

We just got the manifold made yesterday.

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[2muchboost]

Throw that bastard on the 5.3 and watch that puppy breathe!

[offthewall]

Throw that bastard on the 5.3 and watch that puppy breathe!

I wish, i'd like to get the car running at least in my life time.

[drewr4411]

I wish, i'd like to get the car running at least in my life time.

Any build updates? do you have more pics of the motor install etc.

[offthewall]

Any build updates? do you have more pics of the motor install etc.

Not much going on right now. I got my trunk area all cleaned and wiped down for paint and my battery tray. Still have to fab all that up.

I'll have to get my car on the lift and get some pictures on everything else. I did all of the work on the ground so not to many pictures on underneath/fitment pictures.

[drewr4411]

Not much going on right now. I got my rear trunk area all cleaned and wiped down for paint and my battery tray. Still have to fab all that up.

I'll have to get my car on the lift and get some pictures on everything else. I did all of the work on the ground so not to many pictures on underneath/fitment pictures.

That would be great to see.

Thanks.

[offthewall]

Haven't got the car on a lift yet, been really busy here. But, I finally get my rear calipers on. I was having a fitment issue for some reason. Quickly found out that the rotors I got sent a ways back were wrong. Swapped them out, now I can fit in a be cool with my Z32 rear calipers!

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Our brake booster delete plate. Another parts list to get together.... rear brake lines will be custom.

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Our new v3 Power steering set up! But, for me, I really dislike the Corvette power steering pump location and where the feed tube is located. My reservoir to pump hose will be a pain to make. I might take it all back off and weld a -10AN weldable bung to the pump for the so I can actually run a hose to it.

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[offthewall]

Hey everyone... back at it a little bit. I recently have taken everything off in the front to mess with the front fenders. As well as it is getting near the time were i'm starting my engine harness.

Then I have recently decided while looking at my car. I'll be doing a chassis harness, my own. I don't even use half of the connectors up front anymore so its time for one.

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OH! I trimmed the fenders for more "clearance" lol, its still not helping.

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Put some 295-30-18 Yokohama Advan tires on as well ("just for the street tire")

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[Corbic]

Nice car. Props to a regional.

[offthewall]

Thanks! I'm excited for the up coming plans with the car. Lots of caffeine to keep me focused when doing the wiring.

Should be ordering the engine harness material this up coming week!

[moto21]

Love the build. I may be following in the same footsteps. Keep it up!

[drewr4411]

any update?

[offthewall]

Love the build. I may be following in the same footsteps. Keep it up!

Awesome man! Its a pretty fun build! haha

[offthewall]

any update?

There are a few! But first, I am turbocharging the engine now. :picardfp:
As this build has no real time limit. I'm going through and doing my own chassis harness.

[drewr4411]

When you say chassis harness, you mean interior body harness?

Haha I love that your turboing it. It is a iron block might as well!

[offthewall]

When you say chassis harness, you mean interior body harness?

Haha I love that your turboing it. It is a iron block might as well!

Yeah, the entire chassis will be re-wired. Only the assentails will be wired back to a panel box. Mentally, this build has changed many times. Working in a performance shop and working around car's we bust out and dyno that make 800hp and me wanting to build my own car. It's a nasty mix.

So, currently removing the dash and ALLL the BS. Kinda excited to be honest!

[offthewall]

Past midnight here, so i'm done for today! About half way done getting the interior completely cleaned out. One is to finish the floor, hope to get the seats brackets made as well (We have a seat here to mock up). Got the space now for the cage I need to make this winter.

But, I'd didn't mention that I already took the R&R'd of the engine to make the oil drain for the turbo. -10AN, pretty standard size and I think the placement is.. it'll work.

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Glad I got that uglly ass chassis harness out of the way!

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[slakr7555]

I know I'm late, but why the z33 and not a t56? Cost or better ratios?

[Corbic]

I know I'm late, but why the z33 and not a t56? Cost or better ratios?


Z33 has some icky ratios on a LS1.

CD009

3.784
2.324
1.624
1.271
1.000
0.794



T56 (94-02 Camaro)

2.66
1.78
1.30
1.00
0.74
0.50

[drewr4411]

I'm having issues with my harness right now. New WS harness installed and now no power to the battery. Nothing works just kinda mad at it right now. I'm bad with wiring not sure what I'm doing half the time. I wish you better luck on your wiring harness.

[offthewall]

I know I'm late, but why the z33 and not a t56? Cost or better ratios?

Cost, for sure.

[slakr7555]

Making sure I wasn't missing something. I'm planning on a similar build using the t56. Always willing to accept a good schooling from someone who has done it before. Thx

[offthewall]

Making sure I wasn't missing something. I'm planning on a similar build using the t56. Always willing to accept a good schooling from someone who has done it before. Thx

Yeah, I foresee trans issues to be honest. Its the cost of me replacing it is rather "cheep". If I could have found a T56 for a decent price, at the time. I wouldn't have gone and did the adapter plate/z33 trans.

[offthewall]

MS3 Pro is the EMS of the car! Pumped to have this!

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[drewr4411]

Interesting. Reason for this over AEM proefi or stock reflashed

[offthewall]

Good question. It was between Haltech and this, MS3 Pro. But MS3 Pro will do everything I want plus some. I'm capable to use the Racepack with this. Which was kinda a deal breaker. And it's slightly cheaper than the competitors.

[offthewall]

Wasting some time, tinkering around and trying to make my interior look nice? LOL. Decided to mess around with suede and wrap some of my interior.

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*PS I suck at taking progress pics

[Initial Drift]

That looks killer. Any more pics of how you did it or progress pics?
Did u dye the handle on the sunroof?
How are you going to deal with the color of the map light, or leaving it a gray color?

[tayloray]

This thing is sweet.

[offthewall]

That looks killer. Any more pics of how you did it or progress pics?
Did u dye the handle on the sunroof?
How are you going to deal with the color of the map light, or leaving it a gray color?

I didn't have much time to take pictures while doing it. I had to move quick and lay it down. But it turned out rather nice!

The sunroof I ended up taking the entire assembly out. Taking the sunroof window out. Then was able to get to the cover. That's wrapped as well as the same material as the headliner.

Recently taking the entire chassis harness out. Both lights I simply just painted them black. Then just installed them back into there orginal places. i'll have some better pictures post of the headliner.

This thing is sweet.

Thanks!

[Corbic]

I didn't have much time to take pictures while doing it. How a wrapped it, with the adhesive sprayed on the surfaces, I had to move quick and lay it down. But it turned out rather nice!



Spray gun or can?

[offthewall]

Spray gun or can?

Used the brand Loctite, spray can. It held and grabbed the materiel very well, imo. I have used that 3M adhesive before, didn't like that...

[Corbic]

Used the brand Loctite, spray can. It held and grabbed the materiel very well, imo. I have used that 3M adhesive before, didn't like that...


Yeah, did my headliner with 3M spray can. It held for a year and change. It now sags. I see Broadfield uses 3M Spray Gun which seems like a hassle.

I might try the Loctite when I fix the head liner.

[offthewall]

Yeah, did my headliner with 3M spray can. It held for a year and change. It now sags. I see Broadfield uses 3M Spray Gun which seems like a hassle.

I might try the Loctite when I fix the head liner.


I did see him saying that about this door panels. Tried like 5 times before he switched using that spray gun? But, he's knows what he's doing ahah.

[drewr4411]

Hey Bud looks like it time for me to go LS sooner then I thought.

can you give me a price on this
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And this
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Also if you had to do it over again would you do the Z33 tranny conversion or have Gone T56?

[offthewall]

Hey Bud looks like it time for me to go LS sooner then I thought.

can you give me a price on this
http://i.imgur.com/WE1LOiWl.jpg
And this
http://i.imgur.com/BgVOvJKl.jpg


Also if you had to do it over again would you do the Z33 tranny conversion or have Gone T56?

Power steering kit is on our site :) PM me though if you want to get the kit. LINK: (http://www.whalentuned.com/collections/nissan-240sx)

The brake booster plate, same PM me on that as well.

And the whole transmission situation is a grey area for me. My 03' Z33 transmission is shitty. So, i'm not really happy that I bought this particular year trans.. I essentially wasted money.

But, weeks ago. I was talking with Team Rip Engineering (TRE). He ([email protected]) a absolute genius in building transmission. Anyway, was talking with him about my set up and the transmission I was running. He laughed at when I said I wanted to build it (my spare Z trans). He said its a paper weight compared to the newer z33 transmissions and would be a waste of money building it.. So, him saying that. I'd still run a z33 trans only if it was a better one.

IF I found a "decent" deal on a T56 trans. IDK, I might have bought it. It would suck to break it. I mean, a brand new z33 transmission is $1700 (retail) and I can even find used T56 for that (at the time I was searching)..

[drewr4411]

Power steering kit is on our site :) PM me though if you want to get the kit. LINK: (http://www.whalentuned.com/collections/nissan-240sx)

The brake booster plate, same PM me on that as well.

And the whole transmission situation is a grey area for me. My 03' Z33 transmission is shitty. So, i'm not really happy that I bought this particular year trans.. I essentially wasted money.

But, weeks ago. I was talking with Team Rip Engineering (TRE). He ([email protected]) a absolute genius in building transmission. Anyway, was talking with him about my set up and the transmission I was running. He laughed at when I said I wanted to build it (my spare Z trans). He said its a paper weight compared to the newer z33 transmissions and would be a waste of money building it.. So, him saying that. I'd still run a z33 trans only if it was a better one.

IF I found a "decent" deal on a T56 trans. IDK, I might have bought it. It would suck to break it. I mean, a brand new z33 transmission is $1700 (retail) and I can even find used T56 for that (at the time I was searching)..


TRE Is huge in the evo world but you already new that. Their rear diffs are killer :naughty:

interesting. I owned a G37 and loved that trans. The T56 seems like a big hassel with setting it up and have to buy them and find them. T56 used are the same price as a G37 tranny stock. Makes me wonder also if I should go that route instead of buying a Fbody.

[RalliartRsX]

The 03 is the older, poorly designed "CD0009" gearbox (or I think it has a different designation. Maybe CD001?? Not sure). You want the 04+ gearbox as all the issues with the earlier boxes were fixed in this and later iterations. Offthewall, the one you have is pretty much a "rubbish", not-fully-developed version of the much more robust and sorted CD009. Just like any car, the first model/manufacture year of any items is the one with the most problems.

2003 6MT
Double cone synchronizers in 1st and 2nd
No triple cone synchronizers

2004 6MT
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD008
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD009
Double cone synchronizer in 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 1st, 2nd, 3rd

[offthewall]

The 03 is the older, poorly designed "CD0009" gearbox (or I think it has a different designation). You want the 04+ gearbox as all the issues with the earlier boxes were fixed in this and later iterations.

2003 6MT
Double cone synchronizers in 1st and 2nd
No triple cone synchronizers

2004 6MT
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD008
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD009
Double cone synchronizer in 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Thanks for the info!! But, yeah. I'm upset. Ticking time bomb with me.

[Corbic]

TRE Is huge in the evo world but you already new that. Their rear diffs are killer :naughty:



interesting. I owned a G37 and loved that trans. The T56 seems like a big hassel with setting it up and have to buy them and find them. T56 used are the same price as a G37 tranny stock. Makes me wonder also if I should go that route instead of buying a Fbody.


Meh, a brand new TR6060 is $2,600 and there a tons of options for T-56, Magnum T-56 and TR6060's in the 2,6-3,5k range.

It bolts directly so your saving the $400+ adapter plate + conversion issues.

The T-56 family just has so much to offer in terms of customization, parts support, ratios and strength. It's not surprising how expensive they are second hand.

There are also the TKO's that are 5spds for ~$2-2,5k new. I've heard guys slinging stories of buying used ones for a grand. TKO 600 by Hurst is $2,395 on Jegs. Has .64, .68 and .82 for 5th gear options.

[RalliartRsX]

Meh, a brand new TR6060 is $2,600 and there a tons of options for T-56, Magnum T-56 and TR6060's in the 2,6-3,5k range.

It bolts directly so your saving the $400+ adapter plate + conversion issues.

The T-56 family just has so much to offer in terms of customization, parts support, ratios and strength. It's not surprising how expensive they are second hand.

There are also the TKO's that are 5spds for ~$2-2,5k new. I've heard guys slinging stories of buying used ones for a grand. TKO 600 by Hurst is $2,395 on Jegs. Has .64, .68 and .82 for 5th gear options.

I am a big fan of K.I.S.S. but man, those T-56 gearboxes are commanding a premium now that everyone and their mom want's it for their swap. Even the TR6060 is getting up there in price!

Even the cheaper ones ($1,500-$1,800) are used with unknown history on them. Even with the adapter plate, it's almost better (for the piece of mind) to buy a later version CD009 Brand New than risk a used T-56 or T6060 (which may end up needing to be rebuilt anyways). In addition, the CD009 is just as strong as the T series gearbox.

On the other hand, you could probably source a properly rebuilt T-56 for about the price of the entire swap to a CD009.

Hmmmmmmm

[drewr4411]

I am a big fan of K.I.S.S. but man, those T-56 gearboxes are commanding a premium now that everyone and their mom want's it for their swap. Even the TR6060 is getting up there in price!

Even the cheaper ones ($1,500-$1,800) are used with unknown history on them. Even with the adapter plate, it's almost better (for the piece of mind) to buy a later version CD009 Brand New than risk a used T-56 or T6060 (which may end up needing to be rebuilt anyways). In addition, the CD009 is just as strong as the T series gearbox.

On the other hand, you could probably source a properly rebuilt T-56 for about the price of the entire swap to a CD009.

Hmmmmmmm

Well when you figure in the $1000.00 swap kit $1000-1400.00 trans your already in T56 range like you said.

You seem to spend the money either way. Were it comes down to "if they break" you may make out better with a CD009. But I also don't Know how much it is to rebuild a T tranny.

[RalliartRsX]

Yeah, thinking about it, the upfront costs (as mentioned in the other post) may align better considering the T gearbox was "made" for the LSX engines.......

[Corbic]

In addition, the CD009 is just as strong as the T series gearbox.

Is it? I know they do well behind 700whp SRs, VQs and F20Cs.... But I've not seen much for high power, high torque V8s.

The gear ratios are my big fear. 240sx is also a stock 4.11 no? I don't know of any aftermarket R&P setups either to lower that to work with the CD009 better.





On the other hand, you could probably source a properly rebuilt T-56 for about the price of the entire swap to a CD009.



Hmmmmmmm




http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff467/AFZombie/JDM/E8404667-7191-4FFB-BCC1-801486C16801.png_zpsv4illhf4.jpeg (http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/AFZombie/media/JDM/E8404667-7191-4FFB-BCC1-801486C16801.png_zpsv4illhf4.jpeg.html)

A Gear Ratio comparison chart I've put together. A TR6060 is the modern updated T-56. The T56 is no longer in production. It's either a TR6060 or the Magnum T56 (which is different from a 98-02 Camaro T56).

Which ever way anyone goes, it sucks. Transmissions are just expensive when you want more then 300hp. At least being RWD we have options.

[offthewall]

Yeah, thinking about it, the upfront costs (as mentioned in the other post) may align better considering the T gearbox was "made" for the LSX engines.......

Yeah, we have many distributors. Biggest one near near me is Lane Automotive. We recently bought a T56 Magnum (high torque) for a customers car. (built LM7, twin BorgWarner S300sx-e's). That was 3k (brand new) and I know my price brake on that trans is maybe a $100 off. And i got $1000 into my trans/adapter/shifter bracket. If I had the "better" Z33 transmission i'd be saying that's a deal compared to a any T56 transmission.... BUT i don't so. :facepalm:

Price seems always the deciding factor, i'm most cases. But, I like said. If there was a T56 transmission rolling around me for anywhere near the cost of what my set-up is worth. Kinda a no-brainer. Id have the stronger transmission. But, right now. My transmission is the last thing on my mind. I guess i'll take it easy, lie, and see how it holds up. If it goes it goes, if not then ill let it be. haha

[Corbic]

Could you just sell your 03 350Z trans and buy the CD009?

[offthewall]

Could you just sell your 03 350Z trans and buy the CD009?

I could, I could. I have a spare transmission. It's in pretty good shape. But, it needs a "rebuild". And there is mine which is in great condition, lower miles buuut its all cut up for the adapter plate. If someone would want it for a LS swap, id sell it. But, there isn't anyone near me doing one.

[offthewall]

Due to the lame things i've doing to the car. I've also been building my powder-coating oven here the shop. It's something that has been going as long as my v8 swap project. But, I have recently gotten to the point where I hope this is help fund and finish my build. I hate not buying car parts so that's why the whole interior wrapping as been going on. It gives me something to do the car while I fund the P.C oven.

4x4x8 ft. Should have all the wiring materials show up next week to get the oven's control panel wired. I have 6 heating elements to install. Hope to get my set up semi official.

http://i.imgur.com/cWafhdCl.jpg

[bataangpinoy]

I
On the other hand, you could probably source a properly rebuilt T-56 for about the price of the entire swap to a CD009.

Hmmmmmmm

Hahahaha! I have a Rockland Standard Gear (RSG) Tranzilla which is essentially as beefy as you can get before a dog box.

You have to bring them a working T56 (1700-2k), and the rebuild from costs 3200 by itself..

[theboy]

Are you running the stock shifter extension length or did you shorten it? Any pics of your shifter location/setup?

[offthewall]

Are you running the stock shifter extension length or did you shorten it? Any pics of your shifter location/setup?

No, aftermarket. I'll get some pictures today.

[offthewall]

http://hokeperformance.squarespace.com/store/vq-swap-shifter-mount

http://i.imgur.com/oTg5AvTl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wGCDSkQl.jpg

[offthewall]

Got hooked up by Stealth Custom Fab. Great front and rear strut tower bars. Usually not a fan of them. But, these definitely fit the car great.

http://i.imgur.com/9tU0Wqpl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Yw4eTV4l.jpg

[PoorMans180SX]

Is it? I know they do well behind 700whp SRs, VQs and F20Cs.... But I've not seen much for high power, high torque V8s.

The gear ratios are my big fear. 240sx is also a stock 4.11 no? I don't know of any aftermarket R&P setups either to lower that to work with the CD009 better.



Factory turbo S15 is 3.69. Q45 diffs are 3.54. If you're really concerned just pop a Pathfinder diff in it, they also come with 3.54, or 3.11 if you have a turbo V8 and want to do top speed stuff or something. There are a lot of options for final drives.

[offthewall]

Messing around, good ol PoorMans180sx stop by the shop and made me change my entire radiator hoses, jkin lol. But, no. I need to sell my fenders and such.

http://i.imgur.com/f7v7Xial.jpg

[Green Arrow]

Any worries about vibrations and jarring bumps hacking away at the an fittings to the radiator?

[PoorMans180SX]

2004 6MT
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd


Joe, this is the transmission that's in the car. You'll be just fine.

[offthewall]

Joe, this is the transmission that's in the car. You'll be just fine.

Yeah, i'll make it work. good to know though.

[offthewall]

Any worries about vibrations and jarring bumps hacking away at the an fittings to the radiator?

Yeah, the lower rad hose secures this pretty well. BUT, I have thought of making little rubber bushings to help the vibrations on those bottom tabs I made. I've been also thinking about adding weldable threaded tabs right to the rad, then make brackets to also secure it.

[TheRealSy90]

Looks like Serial Nine's new shifter would have put your shifter right in the stock position for your setup.
http://postgram.co/p/1166214831613602674_15766977/
http://postgram.co/p/1166509957019790305_15766977/

[Corbic]

Factory turbo S15 is 3.69. Q45 diffs are 3.54. If you're really concerned just pop a Pathfinder diff in it, they also come with 3.54, or 3.11 if you have a turbo V8 and want to do top speed stuff or something. There are a lot of options for final drives.


3.11 would be nice with the 350Z ratios. Nice long pulls.

[PoorMans180SX]

Looks like Serial Nine's new shifter would have put your shifter right in the stock position for your setup.
http://postgram.co/p/1166214831613602674_15766977/
http://postgram.co/p/1166509957019790305_15766977/

Oh wow, that's cool.

3.11 would be nice with the 350Z ratios. Nice long pulls.

Yeah really long haha. If you had a highway monster that would be ideal.

[2muchboost]

Damn sucks that you ended up with the earlier CD003. The CD009 is much stronger overall as you noted. From my research when I was considering swapping out the trans instead of selling the car I remembered reading a few posts where the TR6060 from the Camaro having issues under some hard driving for some. Now if you talk about the T56 Magnum which is different from the TR6060 you are talking about a STOUT trans but also at the price of $3000+ new. From Tremec the trans has two options, 2.66 or 2.97 so you have your pick between shorter gearing or higher top speed. If you search around LS1Tech there is an RX7 with LS9 turbo setup running a completely stock Mangum with 2.66 running low 9s all day.

To me the sore part of my recent LS1 setup was the T56. With the SPEC 3+ clutch it was quite the hassle to drive in traffic. Weekend driving it was fine but still annoying. It took the fun away from driving the car at times. If I ever do another build I would either go with the CD009 or Magnum for sure.

Keep up the good work been following your build from day 1. Cant wait to see the final results.

[PoorMans180SX]

2003 CD001
Double cone synchronizers in 1st and 2nd
No triple cone synchronizers

2004 CD003
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD008
Double cone synchronizers in 1st, 3rd, 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 2nd

2005 CD009
Double cone synchronizer in 4th
Triple cone synchronizer in 1st, 2nd, 3rd

FTFY.

Damn sucks that you ended up with the earlier CD001.

It's a CD003...

[TheRealSy90]

Neither trans is STRONGER as far as outright torque/hp holding. The later year trans have better synchronizers. They'll all hold the same power.


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[offthewall]

Fronts off, lights back on for the fabrication of the manifold. The 8-1 collector should be here this week and will start getting ideas on how the heck ill run the runners to it.

http://i.imgur.com/VP6AP8Sl.jpg

[Heywood Jablomie]

Why 8-1? So unnecessarily complex and space consuming.

[RalliartRsX]

Why 8-1? So unnecessarily complex and space consuming.

Why not?? You do realize there is a big honking turbo he is building the manifold for, right??

If people had that thought everytime we build something and steered away because it seems "complex", we would all still be running KA24s with 15" wheels and glow lights :naughty:

[offthewall]

I'll accept why most people will not understand this header design, lol. BUT, its kinda funny. I wouldn't worry about it though.... just enjoy how this p.o.s lm7 will sound.

[StyleUp]

I know I may have missed this possibly... but what driveshaft are you going to use?

[offthewall]

I know I may have missed this possibly... but what driveshaft are you going to use?

It was first made for a Vq35, and then I bought it from my friend. Had to get shortened a couple inches to work. I can get the company name, I don't remember off the top of my head.

But, its a one piece aluminum drive shaft


Time to get to work!........... after I buy material.

http://i.imgur.com/bY1DXSXl.jpg

[StyleUp]

It was first made for a Vq35, and then I bought it from my friend. Had to get shortened a couple inches to work. I can get the company name, I don't remember off the top of my head.

But, its a one piece aluminum drive shaft


Please do! Because if I cant find a T-56 I'm going to be using a Z33 transmission.

[offthewall]

Rocker arm upgrades...

http://i.imgur.com/WkHcWCvl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ULd4kQ1l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OgWhHhMl.jpg

Messing around, I think i'm going to keep the coils away as they are now. Due to the driver side header, itll be ran over the top of the valve cover. I need all the space I can get to help the process.

http://i.imgur.com/sl9L4j0l.jpg

[2muchboost]

Nice did you go with Comp or BTR Trunion? I love how clean the coils look against the firewall plus as you noted they will be out of your way.

[offthewall]

Nice did you go with Comp or BTR Trunion? I love how clean the coils look against the firewall plus as you noted they will be out of your way.

Yeah, I went with the COMP's. I feel comfortable with them to be honest.

[Corbic]

Yeah, I went with the COMP's. I feel comfortable with them to be honest.


Comps a good outfit.

[laextreme5]

That 8-1 collector is beautiful. Are you doing equal length primaries as well? Im doing 180* headers on my ls build as well. Your much farther than i am in my build, excited to hear how yours sounds.

[offthewall]

That 8-1 collector is beautiful. Are you doing equal length primaries as well? Im doing 180* headers on my ls build as well. Your much farther than i am in my build, excited to hear how yours sounds.

Thanks, we fabricate here but the collector is something that I out sourced. ahaha.. BUT yeahhh, rad is going in the back for sure and getting header material order up soon. STILL busting ass on my powder coating oven. Trying to get that done so I can help fund the rest of this project.

Yup, we'll keep in mind the lengths and make them close as possible. Should sound goood! :hsdance:

[offthewall]

Comps a good outfit.


I did see people saying they fail? But then you read someone saying that make for 1000hp for three years and have been using COMP's w/o any issues.

[laextreme5]

Thanks, we fabricate here but the collector is something that I out sourced. ahaha.. BUT yeahhh, rad is going in the back for sure and getting header material order up soon. STILL busting ass on my powder coating oven. Trying to get that done so I can help fund the rest of this project.

Yup, we'll keep in mind the lengths and make them close as possible. Should sound goood! :hsdance:

I completley agree with the outsourcing the collector. Thatd be a metric fuck ton of time to fab on its own. Reminds me i need to look into what rad size for my car.

[offthewall]

I completley agree with the outsourcing the collector. Thatd be a metric fuck ton of time to fab on its own. Reminds me i need to look into what rad size for my car.

I hope my rad will be large enough to cool my engine. Are you doing a rear mounted rad?

[laextreme5]

I hope my rad will be large enough to cool my engine. Are you doing a rear mounted rad?

I orginally planned to as i was going procharged and run the intercooler up front and rad. out back, but decided to stay na, so i will be running a custom unit up front, on a prolly 30-45* forward angle.

[StyleUp]

This going to make a nice sound. Bring back the Ross Petty sounds.

[offthewall]

I orginally planned to as i was going procharged and run the intercooler up front and rad. out back, but decided to stay na, so i will be running a custom unit up front, on a prolly 30-45* forward angle.

Okay, i'm pretty sure ill be putting the rad in the back now really messing with the collector. Getting it back there is the easiest part, it's getting the ducting right it a issue right now.


This going to make a nice sound. Bring back the Ross Petty sounds.

:) I'm so excited. I need some ITB's too!

[Corbic]

LS7 8 into 1

tKjR9NRl4TA

[ehhhregartless]

I don't see how anyone can dislike that video. Definitely looking forward to this

[scottie]

Who did you source the collector from? And do you plan to keep up the radiator up front or move to the trunk?

[laextreme5]

Okay, i'm pretty sure ill be putting the rad in the back now really messing with the collector. Getting it back there is the easiest part, it's getting the ducting right it a issue right now.




:) I'm so excited. I need some ITB's too!

My plan was to run it with 2-3 clear naca ducts in each qtr window with tubes to a shroud on the front of the rad. And then the air diffused in the area between the tailights. The area behind the car is low pressure and the air on the sides where the qtr window are high, so there shouldn't be any problem with getting the air to pass through the system. Maybe have two fans. One running constantly to help with the vaccum and the other to kick on under heavy loads for additional cooking.

I'll be running ITBs on my car :naughty::naughty:


The motor sounds glorious in that video. Hoping mine sounds a bit similar, maybe even. But smoother of a note. Going to pay real close attention to exact length primaries.

[ellopuppet]

Dude, that is sick!

[EnvisionMore]

Excuse the off topic, but I was just curious on the offset of your front wheels. I have the same calipers and want to be sure my wheels clear lol.

[offthewall]

Who did you source the collector from? And do you plan to keep up the radiator up front or move to the trunk?

Yeah, i'll be putting it in the trunk. As it'll prolong the project. It'll for sure help the fabrication of the header. Got it from,http://www.stainlessheaders.com, I met them when I went to PRI last year. Stainless steel, double slip, 1.75" primary. NA for now, 71mm charger down the road. Maybe next year when I have a solid year of seat time.

[drewr4411]

Keep up the great work! Im excited to see this thing run.

[offthewall]

Keep up the great work! Im excited to see this thing run.

Thanks!!



LS7 8 into 1

tKjR9NRl4TA

And yes!! I've listened to that many times. BUT, the videos that gets me excited. Is Tanner's VW Passat,that damn car sounds so good!

[NWI1405]

8into1 is the way to go! A few of my buddy's built 8into1 exhaust on their 1400 truck that runs a 418ci LS based motor and it sounds awesome.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w3dEbOC3G_M


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[Corbic]

8into1 is the way to go! A few of my buddy's built 8into1 exhaust on their 1400 truck that runs a 418ci LS based motor and it sounds awesome.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w3dEbOC3G_M


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My ears. That sounded like an angle grinder....

[NWI1405]

My ears. That sounded like an angle grinder....


Haha yes it does have that tone a bit.


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[offthewall]

Blehh pic - but the ignition coils are going there (fire wall). No REAL reason the mount/move them there. Something that came to mind and thoughts it'll be neat!

http://i.imgur.com/pvm1tjMl.jpg

[StyleUp]

Blehh pic - but the ignition coils are going there (fire wall). No REAL reason the mount/move them there. Something that came to mind and thoughts it'll be neat!

http://i.imgur.com/pvm1tjMl.jpg
Looks cool man! Most people just move the ignition coils to sit on top of the valve cover.

[Corbic]

Looks cool man! Most people just move the ignition coils to sit on top of the valve cover.


That's where they are on a stock engine.

The OHV design means you can't put the spark plug dead center, so the plugs are on the side. This also means you can't put coil-on plug. So GM did coil-near-plug.

The further away the plugs, the less efficient the spark.

[offthewall]

Did some work to the never ending project. Tackled the fuel today and got it 99% finished. Got some line securing underneath to do and install another fuel filter mount bracket.


http://i.imgur.com/kAxYnqnl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/00Xgf4Ql.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mSaV4PDl.jpg


* Random underneath shot *

http://i.imgur.com/NF95oFsl.jpg

[theboy]

How much lower than your frame rails does your trans sit? I'm doing basically the same swap but with ex ASA LS motor instead.

[offthewall]

How much lower than your frame rails does your trans sit? I'm doing basically the same swap but with ex ASA LS motor instead.

I can check and get a accurate measurement.

[offthewall]

Couple weeks ago I finished the making of the spark plug wires. MSD offered a pretty nice DIY kit. Got the job done nicely.

Got a nice call from Stainless Headers and ending up placing my header material order! Very excited to get the tubing in and start fabricating!

http://i.imgur.com/fLSbzXul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YexlVyZl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Xd9V2iel.jpg

Next, i'll RE doing where the coolant reservoir and oil filter housing is to make room for the header (5th time doing this lol). In the mix of all this, im getting my lead harness from MegaSquirt and placing my wiring order too. Excited Excited. I hope i'll make it to racing event Gingerman (in South Haven, MI) for the even in July.

If anyone was curious lol, a RPF1 18x9.5 +15 clears a Evo 8 Brembo w/o a spacer. As the Cosmis XT006r's, 18x9.5 +10. I have to run a 25MM spacer.

http://i.imgur.com/Bd4nIIgl.jpg

[laextreme5]

Hmm, thats good to know on the msd diy kit. Do you know of any drawbacks to the spark plug wires bring that long in length, do all the wires have to be the exact same length?

[offthewall]

Hmm, thats good to know on the msd diy kit. Do you know of any drawbacks to the spark plug wires bring that long in length, do all the wires have to be the exact same length?

Meh, I don't think plug wire length will play any negative affect on the performance on this engine.

Googled a 2500HP 676CI engine, his spark plug wires are rather long and makes some serious jam. And regardless, I MIGHT brake 400HP on my set up... on a good day.

http://i.imgur.com/FaV5DUYl.jpg

[laextreme5]

Meh, I don't think plug wire length will play any negative affect on the performance on this engine.

Googled a 2500HP 676CI engine, his spark plug wires are rather long and makes some serious jam. And regardless, I MIGHT brake 400HP on my set up... on a good day.


Good to know. What diy kit did you order?

[Heywood Jablomie]

You're shooting for 400hp with this? Jesus why not just stay NA if that's all you're looking for?

[offthewall]

You're shooting for 400hp with this? Jesus why not just stay NA if that's all you're looking for?

My bad, I decided to stay NA for now. Really want to learn to drive this before I double to HP when it's turbochargered. We'll see though.

[offthewall]

YESS!

http://i.imgur.com/vGL0pell.jpg

[TheRealSy90]

8 into 1 is amazing. Such sound. Are you going to put it in the same area as Ross Petty's S15? Honestly I can't see an 8-1 setup fitting anywhere else haha. Might as well copy his setup, or at least use the pictures of it for reference.

[scottie]

Damnit you got your piping before me! We will have to compare designs once complete. Are you using any modeling software or the kit to configure the runners? I've looked into the ice engine works kit but the cost has me on the fence.

[Green Arrow]

Not familiar with Pettys set up, where TF will the collector fit?

[offthewall]

Damnit you got your piping before me! We will have to compare designs once complete. Are you using any modeling software or the kit to configure the runners? I've looked into the ice engine works kit but the cost has me on the fence.

No modeling software. Luckily I have some extra pair of hands that are a little more experienced than me to help with this.

[TheRealSy90]

Not familiar with Pettys set up, where TF will the collector fit?

Here's the only pics I've ever found that show you his 8-1 setup under the car. Dan at Parts Shop Max custom made this setup for Ross. Looks like his collector is next to the transmission just after the crossmember. I don't remember if his S15 was right had driver or not, but it looks like the floor pan has been modified to fit the exhaust a bit.


http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/photo-3.jpeg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/photo-1.jpeg
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/photo-2.jpeg

[offthewall]

Yeah, thats all I've found. BUT, I'm not routing mine down underneath like he did.

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[offthewall]

Shop Pup!

http://i.imgur.com/PKIUNMtl.jpg


It's begun!

http://i.imgur.com/EzOR6Ddl.jpg

[laextreme5]

OOhh i cant wait, this gone be gud. Also the s15 shots, it looks like they just placed the collector where the stock cat goes in the hump that is already there. Although in that placement the primaries must be quite long, must make for a very low end torquey power band.

Offthewall. Have you measured for primary lengths and have a length goal in mind? also are you making them all equal length?

[offthewall]

OOhh i cant wait, this gone be gud. Also the s15 shots, it looks like they just placed the collector where the stock cat goes in the hump that is already there. Although in that placement the primaries must be quite long, must make for a very low end torquey power band.

Offthewall. Have you measured for primary lengths and have a length goal in mind? also are you making them all equal length?


Yes, I'm for sure keeping that in mind. It's already getting pretty crazy and i'm not even close to half way done. This weekend it SHOULD be dang near complete. :hsdance::hsdance:

[laextreme5]

Yes, I'm for sure keeping that in mind. It's already getting pretty crazy and i'm not even close to half way done. This weekend it SHOULD be dang near complete. :hsdance::hsdance:

Good, hate to see you put in all that hard work then the length is way off from your desired powerband. Cant wait to hear this thing. Its going to fire up WAY before mine haha :2f2f:

[TheRealSy90]

But don't FD guys WANT a torquey powerband. Thus the LS craze...


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[laextreme5]

But don't FD guys WANT a torquey powerband. Thus the LS craze...


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To an extent yeah, but you dont want peak tq way down low like say 3-3500 rpm. the length of the primaries on the s15 mentioned were extremely long. Longer the primaires the lower the peak tq will be. Granted thats a general statement ignoring other variables such as primary diamter, engine size, max rpm etc. Regardless primary length is the biggest factor in tq production in a certain area in the powerband.

[offthewall]

Whatta mess!

http://i.imgur.com/lMbZ6orl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DrXz774l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zptLVUDl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jb1s5Wtl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/fmgdEvgl.jpg

[rgnhd]

I hope you are running a rear mounted Rad...

[offthewall]

I hope you are running a rear mounted Rad...


Yes... it will be.

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[ultimateirving]

Very interesting build. Was cool to read back and see the progress. And now I gotta see this 8-1 completed. Such a cool design

[offthewall]

Very interesting build. Was cool to read back and see the progress. And now I gotta see this 8-1 completed. Such a cool design

Thanks,

This build is a little over my head personally. BUT, yet again I see craziness everyday. Without the guys here at the shop and friends. This would have been a cookie-cutter LS swap s13.

[offthewall]

Progress.

http://i.imgur.com/Gffaz7Kl.jpg

[scottie]

Looking great so far! I plan to route mine for future FI (turbo). As such I want to keep it close to the middle but as I am looking at the space, it looks like I will have to cheat it to the passenger side.
I cannot wait to see the finished product! Are you going to support the merge collector?

[offthewall]

Looking great so far! I plan to route mine for future FI (turbo). As such I want to keep it close to the middle but as I am looking at the space, it looks like I will have to cheat it to the passenger side.
I cannot wait to see the finished product! Are you going to support the merge collector?

Thanks! Setting up the first runner is truly difficult part. We got the idea to utilize the bends I got for the passenger side runners. We'll see if I run this idea. Might have to shorten the radius of them all to reach the length I need. ** Heat shield for the alternator will be made** LOL


http://i.imgur.com/8Tbwp2Kl.jpg

[offthewall]

Progress!

http://i.imgur.com/gV9LvmPl.jpg

[scottie]

I think I just leaked a little..... Even unfinished it looks AWESOME! Man I cannot wait until I am at this stage.

I think this goes without saying but you will most certainly be banned if no idle/revving videos are posted once completed lol

[laextreme5]

Hell. Motherfucking. Yes. Cant wait to hear this thing

[offthewall]

Joe's Performance offers a EASY solution to mount my radiator. Bending a 1.5" BOM pipe to mount the radiator in the back. The distance between is going to be perfect for my rad fan too! I got lucky there.

http://i.imgur.com/U7vBEQMl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LSC6VeCl.jpg

[rgnhd]

Do you have to run a electronic water pump to do a rear mounted rad? I've always been interested in doing one but am a little confused on making sure enough pressure is pushed through the system and how it all works together.

[offthewall]

Do you have to run a electronic water pump to do a rear mounted rad? I've always been interested in doing one but am a little confused on making sure enough pressure is pushed through the system and how it all works together.

From what I've rear on the trophy truck builds. Some run them and some don't. I'm going down a size the transfer coolant pipes to help.

[offthewall]

:) :) :) :)

http://i.imgur.com/b8uEDZjl.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/D5VIUyQl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/f66GhpZl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VVnbJlnl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cfamqp7l.jpg

[Corbic]

Progress!

What tower bar is that? Looks beefy.

[Corbic]

From what I've rear on the trophy truck builds. Some run them and some don't. I'm going down a size the transfer coolant pipes to help.



LS pump should have the volume to move the fluids. Lots of Porsche guys run them.

Electric has other benefits including being able to cycle coolant while the engine is not running. You can always upgrade later.

[offthewall]

LS pump should have the volume to move the fluids. Lots of Porsche guys run them.

Electric has other benefits including being able to cycle coolant while the engine is not running. You can always upgrade later.

Exactly what i was going to do.

[Mitsubayati]

Progress!

What tower bar is that? Looks beefy.


Most likely stealth custom fab

[offthewall]

Most likely stealth custom fab

Yes, that what it is.

[offthewall]

Safety first.

http://i.imgur.com/pXC4nYWl.jpg

Bent some DOM and tacked/mocked up.

http://i.imgur.com/LpNkaCSl.jpg

Stainless steel coolant transfer pipe. Waiting for the other pipe to show up. (Super old school Aeroquip hose ends BTW, lol - picked them up for $5 ea.)

http://i.imgur.com/0yVmAQCl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/WjQ1ZULl.jpg

[scottie]

What are you doing about the air ducting? I think I've got mine figured out. I would definitely recommend running a surge tank near the radiator. Are you venting the trunk?

[offthewall]

What are you doing about the air ducting? I think I've got mine figured out. I would definitely recommend running a surge tank near the radiator. Are you venting the trunk?

Yes, trunk will be vented. And I was planning in using the side quarter panel windows for a naca duct.

[laextreme5]

God that header is amazing. Peoples reactions upon seeing it the first time are going to have the greatest puzzled looks on their faces. FIRE IT UP ALREADY.

[laextreme5]

Yes, trunk will be vented. And I was planning in using the side quarter panel windows for a naca duct.

Also for aero purposes venting the radiator air to the direct rear of the car through the tailight panel/rearbody vertical area would be better, reduced drag and all by reducing the large low presure area on every car. But it looks like your placement is pretty finalized. Just my .02

[scottie]

Also for aero purposes venting the radiator air to the direct rear of the car through the tailight panel/rearbody vertical area would be better, reduced drag and all by reducing the large low presure area on every car. But it looks like your placement is pretty finalized. Just my .02

Unfortunately there isn't much real estate on S13's for rear venting. If the entire rear section is open (like mine) I am tilting the radiator downward to vent out the bottom. One of my favs is the RK Tuning R32 setup.

[laextreme5]

Unfortunately there isn't much real estate on S13's for rear venting. If the entire rear section is open (like mine) I am tilting the radiator downward to vent out the bottom. One of my favs is the RK Tuning R32 setup.

Oh i know lol but good thing is its a low pressure area, so it would act like a vaccum and pull the air through, even it was a smaller vent area than the surface area of the rad. Ill be venting an oil cooler and trans/diff cooler out the back of my s13. your right though, very little real estate back there.

[offthewall]

Unfortunately there isn't much real estate on S13's for rear venting. If the entire rear section is open (like mine) I am tilting the radiator downward to vent out the bottom. One of my favs is the RK Tuning R32 setup.

Yeah, his set up is gnarly for sure. I was essentially planning on running the same idea as his (and your idea) but instead on the rad downward, i was just duct and run it out the trunk - obviously lol.

Nothing is still in stone, I have a lot of work yet to accomplish before I really figure out the best way for what I have.

[offthewall]

Got a chance to finally get the car on the lift last weekend. Knocked out a few things out of my list I had made to get done. But, regardless it was semi successful couple of days.

My MegaSquirt 3 PRO LS PNP engine harness arrived, was very happy with it! (More pics to come of the harness)

http://i.imgur.com/osDNkFvl.jpg

Knocked out the number one thing on the list. Mounted the transfer hoses for the rad. I picked up on tig welding rather quick in the last few days. So, i did take advantage and tig welded this all together. Very very secure and I shouldn't have any issues hitting them.

http://i.imgur.com/0pSxM6El.jpg

Randoms:

http://i.imgur.com/UWwmppvl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FQCxzLKl.jpg

[scottie]

My god that header!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhh YUS!

[Corbic]

Need to name this bad-boy Medusa!

http://orig09.deviantart.net/b2a4/f/2007/197/e/9/medusa_color_by_gildeneye.jpg

[offthewall]

http://i.imgur.com/qETcZkKl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/IC760xul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Wk8hYzBl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/l5mZFd2l.jpg

Gotta keep it cool! -20AN Bulkheads and 90* hose ends $$$

http://i.imgur.com/7EHaKJJl.jpg

[offthewall]

Started to handle some of the welding on the header. Not quite finished yet.

http://i.imgur.com/kKVdhMAl.jpg

Best weld of the day. (v-band flange)

http://i.imgur.com/rFFHPPnl.jpg

[Quail]

This manifold will be a work of art.

[offthewall]

Completed! Yes, its a JOY to install! :)

http://i.imgur.com/eBsHyPFl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sfqEeLTl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NJOB1c5l.jpg

[Walkerbondd]

I usually don't say much on here, but damn that manifold is.... Gorgeous!

[scottie]

As beautiful as it looks, I bet the sound will be even better! ��❤️��

God I cannot what to start on mine. Did you brace the merge off of anything? Did you cut the head flange in half out of necessity or convenience?

[Gingersmurf]

That thing is crazy! Looks awesome! Mind if i ask how much it weighs?

[Kylepaschke]

looks insane.

side note- my power steering kit from Whalen is ballin'

Great customer service too

+1

[onehundredoctane]

This is a similar set up to Tanner Foust in Formula D right?

I think that was the first time I've ever seen a 8 pipe merge!

Great work!

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

Are you worried about flex in the pipes causing cracking?

It looks like it's flexing pretty hard just sitting on the ground like that.

Also, how far away are we from hearing the beautiful music of this thing firing up?

[offthewall]

Are you worried about flex in the pipes causing cracking?

It looks like it's flexing pretty hard just sitting on the ground like that.

Also, how far away are we from hearing the beautiful music of this thing firing up?

No, not at all. It does take a little to get the header to fit - being it was my first ever real fabrication project.

Everything was obviously tig welding with what i've seen, with great weld penetration :coolugh: so, i'm personally not worried for any cracking etc etc.

[offthewall]

A LOT has been going on here at the shop! But, i've had to take the cylinder heads back off due to a bolt that broke on me in the cylinder head. Winning. So, ended up doing new lifters since I left them stock.

http://i.imgur.com/x3aWylbl.jpg

Mk4 Supra in for some fun!

http://i.imgur.com/rOH8BGyl.jpg

Battery is bolted down

http://i.imgur.com/G3WG7hdl.jpg

Coolant -20AN Bulkheads, still have yet to tighten them down. Need to be back on a lift to finish all that.

http://i.imgur.com/PbUOY2Hl.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/LGzLYnpl.jpg

[offthewall]

My friend took a pretty cool shot of the whip this past weekend. (255/35/18) front tires btw.

http://i.imgur.com/XGuySvLl.jpg

[chank]

any thoughts about reverse mounting the intake manifold, putting the throttle body at the back of the motor and pulling cold air from the cowl area? very cool build regardless!

[laextreme5]

any thoughts about reverse mounting the intake manifold, putting the throttle body at the back of the motor and pulling cold air from the cowl area? very cool build regardless!

Thats actually a very good idea. If i wasnt planning on going itbs with my setup i'd seriosuly consider that.

Cant wait to here this thing fire. It will give me hope for mine haha

[chank]

Thats actually a very good idea. If i wasnt planning on going itbs with my setup i'd seriosuly consider that.

Cant wait to here this thing fire. It will give me hope for mine haha

itbs, even better :bigok: :)

[offthewall]

One day ^^ haha

[driftshark]

Hella epicness happening right here... That manifold makes my pants tight and I'm sure I'll need a new pair once I hear it fire up. Cant wait

[offthewall]

Well..... I got some WELL needed wiring done (no need for boring wiring pictures). Got a nice, fancy switch panel as well! Functions as I planned lol. I did have the chance to get first dibs on my Origin fenders and RB bumper! Nice little 2.5hr drive to Chi-town. Thanks to Nick @ TF-Works for waiting for me to show up a little past closing time!

http://i.imgur.com/LgRURIKl.jpg

I've never been so happy to install fiber glass body panels in my life. LOL! Meaning, these just bolted up. I drilled some holes, through some bolts etc and done. Quality body panels for the win here!

The bumper in the pic is held up by 2 bolts lol.

http://i.imgur.com/R37bxHAl.jpg

Made little bumper support brackets as well, so these next pics are the bumper fully secured.

http://i.imgur.com/SZJf1uNl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FYw4mASl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FURwibJl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gdN7KBEl.jpg

Fenders fit VERY well too!!! (Origin Type III)

http://i.imgur.com/0UhDXp7l.jpg

[scottie]

I am digging every bit of it man! How is the rear mount radiator coming?

[offthewall]

I am digging every bit of it man! How is the rear mount radiator coming?

just two hose's to make to finish it.

Then getting the bleeding system/over-flow and all that figured out in the mix of things.

[scottie]

just two hose's to make to finish it.

Then getting the bleeding system/over-flow and all that figured out in the mix of things.


What about the ducting?

[offthewall]

Heat soaker intake all fab'ed up!

http://i.imgur.com/Gb3MEvCl.jpg

[Quail]

Wow. Really impressive stuff. That manifold is intense.

[TheRealSy90]

Holy fucking oil filter of the gods haha. That thing is huge!!!

[jumboflan]

Good build. I'm digging it alot.

[offthewall]

Good build. I'm digging it alot.

Thanks good sir!

[Mitsubayati]

Are the wheels 18x11 +8? Are you running any spacers?



Fenders fit VERY well too!!! (Origin Type III)

http://i.imgur.com/0UhDXp7l.jpg

[offthewall]

These are the 9.5" +10 Cosmis wheels w/ a 25mm spacer to clear the Brembo. Ridiculous on my part since I confirmed a 18x9.5 +22 wheel fits perfect with no spacer needed for caliper clearance.

[offthewall]

Justin Pawlak stopped by our shop the week before No Star Bash. It was funny that I didn't recognize him for the first 5 minutes.

http://i.imgur.com/qyW6fUpl.jpg

Short idle video while my Bro throws some tune on it. I do have a few issue yet to handle and smooth out. (that was a fuel leak that I did fix, LOL) :keke:

vbaOwt65Ats

[laextreme5]

It really makes me mad i have to wait all day till i get home to here it running because i dont have speakers at the house.

Awesome that you got it running man! cant wait to here her at full chat.

[offthewall]

It really makes me mad i have to wait all day till i get home to here it running because i dont have speakers at the house.

Awesome that you got it running man! cant wait to here her at full chat.

Thanks, hahah. It sounds even better with RPM :) I'm kind of waiting to get my exhaust completely made before another video is posted.

[offthewall]

I got to time to finish up the power steering set up. I ending up using a old P.S reservoir we had laying around. Welded and modified it with a new cap, works great imo (aka it was free). Location is decent :)

http://i.imgur.com/684a4lfl.jpg

The s13 and our tech's daily drivers.

http://i.imgur.com/ORbOWJ2l.jpg

.....And I got the car 99% ready for the dyno.

http://i.imgur.com/6BrNue7l.jpg

[chank]

Thanks, hahah. It sounds even better with RPM :) I'm kind of waiting to get my exhaust completely made before another video is posted.

ugh, such a tease! :mrmeph: lol, i'm sure it sounds sweet with more rpm. :)

[offthewall]

ugh, such a tease! :mrmeph: lol, i'm sure it sounds sweet with more rpm. :)

:drama:haha Hope to see the rollers today.. lol

[offthewall]

Dyno session was a great. Dyno graph showed signs on tire spin. I have yet gotten a alignment in the rear. So, being that my 295's are not being used properly. More to come!


ENJOY!

RVgrNXBECJs

[RalliartRsX]

Very awesome!

[laextreme5]

WE NEED DRIVE BYS, LAUNCHES, REVVING, HIGHWAY PULLS ASAP.

that is all.

[scottie]

HORY Sh#T!............... damn that sounded so good. Someone give me a cigarette.

[DJTTon]

Holy shit, that blip of the throttle made it bounce so much

Love the sound!

[2muchboost]

The [email protected] sound!!!

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

I rubbed one out to that video. A-fucking-plus.

Also, I love the intro to the video. Phenomenal work all around!

[Quail]

WE NEED DRIVE BYS, LAUNCHES, REVVING, HIGHWAY PULLS ASAP.

that is all.

Cosigned. Put us out of our misery, Offthewall!

[91 240]

So dig it!! Nice work!

[offthewall]

Thanks everyone!

It just a complete animal on the streets too!! But still got lots of work to do... I'm finally working on my chassis harness and got my headlights and tail lights functional! Brake lights, turn signals and all the others necessary lights are next to be wired.

http://i.imgur.com/eAnWDTdl.jpg

[DJTTon]

Where in MI is this? Im currently up in Saginaw/Bay Area

[Corbic]

Where in MI is this? Im currently up in Saginaw/Bay Area



Pawpaw.

Over by Kalamazoo

[DJTTon]

I'm going to be coming back thru Kalamazoo in 2 weeks omw home

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[offthewall]

I'm going to be coming back thru Kalamazoo in 2 weeks omw home

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Stop on by man! We're were Monday thru Friday. lol

[2muchboost]

OfftheWall....how is the MS3 treating ya? How difficult was it to wire in and setup a base tune? I know that there were a few start up base tunes available online a while ago.

[offthewall]

OfftheWall....how is the MS3 treating ya? How difficult was it to wire in and setup a base tune? I know that there were a few start up base tunes available online a while ago.

Being that my brother tuned it, I really could not say to much technical about it. What i do know, it only took 5 pulls from scratch to get the car completely tuned.

Being on the fly tuning and fully adjustable. It great for any platform. And wiring it up, MegaSquirt offers there drop-in LSX engine harness. Which I was proud to buy, lol! Easiest harness that i've ever dealt with.

[2muchboost]

Ah super good to hear and thanks for the feedback. I am pretty set on going this route for my next build especially since it will be a little bit of a frankenstein setup. Amazing progress and I cant wait to see when you are finally done with this beast. Surely sounds different than my LM7 Zenki....your car sounds like a monster!

[offthewall]

Happened last week! Upgraaade. Some GKTech love.

http://i.imgur.com/NHSJr4pl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4SgyBV7l.jpg

OH yeah, I ended up having a shitty transmission. Pretty much everything that had to do with 5th gear was broke. Already sent it off to TRE (Team Rip Engineering), local to our shop. Excited to get it back and back in the car.

(New gasket and seal, waiting)

http://i.imgur.com/qi7bJ0yl.jpg

[offthewall]

Another huge thanks to Stainless Headers for getting me my 4" oval exhaust.

http://i.imgur.com/cIOe5FXl.jpg

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

This is currently one of my favorite builds on the site.

Keep up the cool shit, man!

[offthewall]

This is currently one of my favorite builds on the site.

Keep up the cool shit, man!

Thanks man! I'm more excited about the drive now more than the build... I've only drove this down the road and back... lol:2f2f:

[DJTTon]

Hey man, whats the progress been like. Get that tranny back?

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[offthewall]

Hey man, whats the progress been like. Get that tranny back?

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Ugh, yeah. STILL waiting on the transmission. Idk if ill see it this weekweekend or not.
But, everything is pretty much at a stand still. Did get a hood though! :hsdance:

[DJTTon]

Whats the deal?! Excuses?

Any progress on the wiring? Stop putting it off!!!

[G-Sep]

Just read through this whole thread. Awesome job with this whole project, quality parts and good execution.

Makes me feel better about doing my LM7 swap this winter as well.

[offthewall]

Boom!

http://i.imgur.com/NI8qdJAl.jpg

Did pick up a D-Max hood.

http://i.imgur.com/u0SKZKol.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9wFXd0fl.jpg

[offthewall]

With all the down time i'm still having, I got the exhaust all fabricated up! A simple hanger is all i'm needing to 100% complete it. I do have a short cold start video, i'll post it soon.

http://i.imgur.com/xGc6qZQl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/bNhZEAQl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0pqZA6Ol.jpg


SOUND CLIP!

CgUCdH9cLlM

[DJTTon]

Finally a response. Whats with all the exhaust vapors?

[offthewall]

Finally a response. Whats with all the exhaust vapors?

That's just moister evaporating from within the exhaust, since i'm running E-85. Water is a by product of the fuel, creating some water leftover.

[offthewall]

So, little update. Got word that my z33 trans (Cd003) I was running is now basically scrap. The part I need for 5th gear (not sure what exactly it is) is not available through Nissan.

In the hunt for trans. The inner me is saying just to get a t56....

[travon47]

So, little update. Got word that my z33 trans (Cd003) I was running is now basically scrap. The part I need for 5th gear (not sure what exactly it is) is not available through Nissan.

In the hunt for trans. The inner me is saying just to get a t56....

Then you will just find yourself rebuilding that unless you get a magnum. Not to mention the shifter feel :barf:Get a proper (06)cd009 for $500

[offthewall]

Then you will just find yourself rebuilding that unless you get a magnum. Not to mention the shifter feel :barf:Get a proper (06)cd009 for $500

Yep, my plan is to do that. I didn't know about the cd009 until later in my build. I tend to learn the hard way everytime... :down: :fawk2:

[travon47]

Are you running stock 4.08 rear end? I am switching up to 350z/g35 pumpkin to get 3.3 or 3.5 gearing this winter for more friendly hwy rpm. Also then I can run the much better 350z/g35 axles

[offthewall]

Are you running stock 4.08 rear end? I am switching up to 350z/g35 pumpkin to get 3.3 or 3.5 gearing this winter for more friendly hwy rpm. Also then I can run the much better 350z/g35 axles

Right now, it's just a stock welded diff.

[DJTTon]

Any progress on wiring?

[offthewall]

Any progress on wiring?

Small amount of wiring has been done since the headlights. I got my windows functioning. That's basically it. Next, will be my brake lights. Not much else. :)