AWR S13 Coupe Street/Drift Build

[drewr4411]

AWR S13 Coupe Street/Drift Build {Project Phoenix}

What’s up guys, Well first off my name is Andrew.. I am from northern Virginia and I have been involved in cars since I can truly remember. Not only has it been a passion of mine but it eventually transitioned into a career for some years and then into an online parts business I have been running since 2013. I have owned a decent amount of fun toys over the years; Couple DSM’s making big power, E36 M3, S14, G37, Evo 9 and the list goes on. But I recently picked up a new project that I have been very excited about since day one. Although there was some ups and downs in the first couple months of ownership (nothing having to do with the car) everything has worked out and I am now in a position to start focusing on reviving this car back into a track killing monster it once was!! “Project Phoenix”

After selling my evo this past spring I knew I wanted something different… Something I have never really owned or have built before. Being an AWD guy my whole life, I thought it was time to make a transition. I always wanted a high hp RWD car, and since throwing a pair of twin turbos on my G37s was an interesting idea and had the BADA$$ factor…that potential project was instantly crushed while doing more in depth research. The best kit on the market was $9-10k before supporting mods, and I kept hearing about cooling issues and such. I just didn’t want to deal with those headaches if I could avoid it. Since my first choice of RWD projects was a letdown I turned to craigslist to see what exactly was out there and if anything would catch my eye. And of course something did! I came across an ad with this title “FS: 89 240sx S13 Silvia Drift Car” Now I have always wanted a badass tracked out s13, I mean who doesn’t? Also I always thought drifting looked like ton of fun when I would watch the cars run heats at hyper-fest. So a couple emails and phone calls later I was heading down 81 south to check out this beast.

The name Nate Brasz might sound familiar to some of you? Nate competed in many drifting events, and from what I have seen and heard he was very good. Although he may have moved on from drifting into other ventures, I feel lucky to be the new owner of this car and am very excited to take it out to our first track day together.

On to the pictures..... :]

Current state of the car when we went to see it.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XQIHv02e8bk/VcDWlYDTxPI/AAAAAAAAAkM/I1OC51ptFq8/s1600/00A0A_jcULcbUq1ML_600x450.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xjy8SKbFGF8/VcDWmY65GEI/AAAAAAAAAkg/kxo_umgTb7A/s1600/00D0D_geProO0hWbs_600x450.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zzFMzKz2azA/VcDWmqhVo9I/AAAAAAAAAko/tvtrzTPGkg0/s1600/00F0F_1gvAjMImppK_600x450.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j-Y2oOUrDCo/VctPtSRzgWI/AAAAAAAAAqM/xR5w5Hpe77A/s1600/00g0g_9715ATihOZx_600x450.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IQxXGoFegqc/VcDWm6shwFI/AAAAAAAAAkk/h2hX8lpDrNk/s1600/00H0H_aMsBvS2vYI_600x450.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-glpDBKRnwvg/VcDWlaO2iuI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/DgoW1TVOow0/s1600/00101_2awLM1pEWqB_600x450.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ouxYS2fL7A/VcDWnn9zz5I/AAAAAAAAAk0/YG36JJQiv-A/s1600/00I0I_6iRCFpepBVL_600x450.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8oSeKMaYd-E/VcDWolmUFMI/AAAAAAAAAlM/SIHBmW8ElVk/s1600/00u0u_kHk9KyyhkwM_600x450.jpg


Moved the car outside to check it out, and drive it.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SUHX-cxPlWg/VcDW_c1zzqI/AAAAAAAAAls/ZM_o-Q6DgNU/s1600/side1.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HvruoUc0V7U/VcDW9tf5zKI/AAAAAAAAAlc/FgWph0xAQys/s1600/side%2B2.JPG


Car was pretty clean inside and out. Frame rails looked okay. Power steering cooler lines were leaking some. Compression was slightly low but all very close to one another. Z32 tranny synchro's were toast as well. Hour or so later we came to an agreement and my buddy and I were loading it onto the trailer.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j4Sz_W9ehzE/VcDW-nEPSjI/AAAAAAAAAlk/rOuOXssJcq4/s1600/trailer%2B1.JPG


Got it back home safe and sound.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQHYKaqELI4/VcDXqr5tvdI/AAAAAAAAAl0/O1IIUEFwJmM/s1600/IMG_8604.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ntpUUVbtkEg/VcDXyHR79_I/AAAAAAAAAmQ/1TBvEmgXbhE/s1600/car3.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iCgrJy22apg/VcDXve2_4rI/AAAAAAAAAmE/JcCTYSnNiOk/s1600/IMG_8606.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1OoAAT0uRGk/VcDXq80uuKI/AAAAAAAAAl4/2NA3nLiCoQk/s1600/IMG_9108.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CvkOL391B54/VctQf13SFOI/AAAAAAAAAqo/e0cqwdWKRAI/s1600/IMG_9110.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--yuifeA20EM/VcDYf1pUv9I/AAAAAAAAAms/F_N-Rs-a63c/s1600/IMG_9122.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hpUzKIv-q1Q/VctTHF1xyII/AAAAAAAAArg/_e_NqEBdvls/s1600/popo.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rm3kn43tmS0/VctQxZrLPXI/AAAAAAAAAq0/p2yMnTfOdwQ/s1600/IMG_9123.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9YZeNc0VhWc/VcDYhEo1GPI/AAAAAAAAAm0/DxQWPz4Jvpk/s1600/IMG_9126.JPG


I really started tearing into the car at this point. See what was going to stay, what I was going to sell and just get and overall picture for how I wanted the car to start progressing.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2iRGTnCYJXg/VctSyAYWYJI/AAAAAAAAArQ/dudKhRTfkFA/s1600/IMG_9127.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1kNPQCvQUmE/VctSz2QmKfI/AAAAAAAAArY/QpniNbk6vz0/s1600/IMG_9128.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nN-v7pS6UeY/VcDYo9YAgQI/AAAAAAAAAnE/crIIbmj_AC4/s1600/IMG_9129.JPG


Found out later this master kill switch would be a cause of some problems.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n34HCyyuobA/VcDYu_BqJzI/AAAAAAAAAnU/DCZx2SUTQ2U/s1600/IMG_9130.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h5Lh56tByBk/VcDYxwqtSJI/AAAAAAAAAng/jQ6tcZXvXXU/s1600/IMG_9131.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f_Dl2yl5MUo/VcDZo6N7xCI/AAAAAAAAAn8/lihi2DSA22I/s1600/IMG_9132.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4k9rB_X0DZ8/Vctl-ipMb6I/AAAAAAAAAr0/lgvnISBAEH4/s1600/IMG_9133.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1MvFgrk76s/VcDZmBn02bI/AAAAAAAAAns/zRrqkarEN8c/s1600/IMG_9134.JPG

Getting a familiar with the wiring. This car is basically striped down to bare essentials. Eventually i'm going to do a nice panel setup.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DuTnK1KnCBM/VcDZtD-CVhI/AAAAAAAAAoE/HcSZ_DXbmoI/s1600/IMG_9201.JPG

Move the car outside to pressure wash the engine bay.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXgLS3wjtgM/VcDb7uZaZxI/AAAAAAAAAoY/sCfr4hdtlZM/s1600/IMG_9206.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qFE453msVjI/VgKcVpc8kLI/AAAAAAAAAyA/Alx14Nhh-Zg/s1600/wash.jpg

Much better to work on.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-712Zckw3qUA/VcDb-REoAdI/AAAAAAAAAog/Dq6hC7hFklo/s1600/IMG_9202.JPG

Started peeling off all of the stickers.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-61NA5SoqFus/VgKcVGwzmBI/AAAAAAAAAx8/MIfrIaXaesY/s1600/sticker.jpg


And parts start coming in....Sold the Porsche seats and picked up some bride reps
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TcolRrFLMsE/VctJONSFfKI/AAAAAAAAApw/uwPx2rjtEiQ/s1600/image4.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gPANwQTbw30/VctJOIPUipI/AAAAAAAAApo/d1C9btMbfFk/s1600/image3.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l0O-N9oLF70/VctJN1cNjQI/AAAAAAAAAps/tQKqFYURsRw/s1600/image2.JPG


Picked up some planted seat rails for the driver side. Quality is nice fitment was ok-poor. I had to modify one of the bracket mounting points to seat flush with my floor.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-89lAFj5l9T0/VctOLi8SWLI/AAAAAAAAAqA/ei2g5n3A5LU/s1600/9636.JPG

As some of you probably saw, the car was missing many interior pieces. Yes I know its a drift car but I like my interiors to be stock and as clean looking as possible. This is a street/drift build after all :]

Here is a pic of me re finishing some interior trim pieces.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3tMhJd32WqI/VcyNeInbt8I/AAAAAAAAAsU/G3ke27L5dec/s1600/image1.JPG

Final product. I wish I would have remembered to take a before pic.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fq0BDyUEb5M/VcyNdzBqOYI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/i3grXzQOfB8/s1600/6596.JPG

After bringing the car home I found out quickly it had a draining issue. I didn't really have time to work on the car so it sat for a couple of weeks before I was able to discover the problem. The alternator was complete shot and draining the small battery every time I went to mess with it. So I took the alt out and got it rebuilt locally.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nQxs223bXn0/VdH2wQFKzmI/AAAAAAAAAtI/qZoWDBK_aGM/s1600/i.JPG

Took a little time to clean, prep, and re-spray the floors before test fitting the seats.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rTaaIO3YLFM/VdH2vfq-f4I/AAAAAAAAAs4/9z38_fCPzCE/s1600/-.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xEGjOoKINoA/VdH2wreOpcI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/tWFT2kbenFg/s1600/p.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uM4axohTq2I/VdH2vgx14qI/AAAAAAAAAtE/QJOX9AJOj40/s1600/566.JPG


To anyone wondering the planted mounts bolted up just fine with the rep bride seats.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y2jhO0_jCEY/VdH2vsxPo7I/AAAAAAAAAs8/6KbBmEq1fy8/s1600/98976.JPG

Took some time and refinished my sparco steering wheel
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ysGn2x4YORQ/VdH3IiudBeI/AAAAAAAAAtk/6GVEcS_U9sI/s1600/236.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahUPFh5rDpo/VdH3IfXQtPI/AAAAAAAAAtg/eqKq11XJCc8/s1600/e.JPG

[drewr4411]

Here is the where the build gets a little more in depth. I decided it was time to replace the broken tranny and the get the car ready before the end of the season. I want to try and make it out to 100 drifters of December this year.
After countless hours trying every trick to remove the z32 tranny from the bottom. We decided to pull it out...... This was my first time pulling a motor on a 240sx. probably wont be my last :2f2f:

Pic of my Dad and my friend Ray helping out.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RE6WV9QLe7U/VgA9xbZdliI/AAAAAAAAAvA/FVA2lnv3dCk/s1600/pull2.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A3rEeBZ9m1A/VgA9wONyUmI/AAAAAAAAAus/Jogs7x8Qn7k/s1600/pull.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DNBjHtmN_co/VgA9wEnZ-fI/AAAAAAAAAuw/gQtz9-38wHA/s1600/pull%2B3.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hKaRHKfiLkM/VgA9xX3P5QI/AAAAAAAAAu0/X6en0V5LXDM/s1600/tranny.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WKMTqgWqNzs/VgA-IAqRYYI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/3_2RkHHdpyY/s1600/bay3.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RvKz7xuaNCk/VgA-JE_sivI/AAAAAAAAAvY/31pJ6Z2x4Xc/s1600/drop.jpg


Stopping the crank from turning while I break lose the flywheel bolts.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2e66dpwOUEc/VgA-PH8eVgI/AAAAAAAAAvk/gaaknSKTIRQ/s1600/crank.jpg


Finally got the motor on the stand. Im going to be taking this time to replace worn out items before dropping it back in.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LbNF_Me2TTc/VgA-0ZfMXzI/AAAAAAAAAv0/_tWtSq4HqGs/s1600/block.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SAxhcJQ1NeI/VgA-1UcLTFI/AAAAAAAAAv8/Tk7Ezr2j4OI/s1600/block2.jpg

Found a crack on my turbo elbow. The whole exhaust on this car is in rough shape. Guess im buying new everything.....
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ug2CWbYv9y4/VgKcgAD40qI/AAAAAAAAAyY/LkYuzN0Wdqc/s1600/crack.jpg

Pic of the clutch and conversion kit.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xW8I88Fq0cM/VgA-8XB_x9I/AAAAAAAAAwI/gR-tySKgfU0/s1600/clutch.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uspIfuzFHPw/VgA-8opEy5I/AAAAAAAAAwM/G7gGUxw5OvY/s1600/plate.jpg


Getting organized again.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vpkm1PxVyEc/VgA-z5XkM6I/AAAAAAAAAvw/ZyQy14srAF8/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg


Traded my Fiberglass doors for some OEM doors with windows and a bunch of other stock parts.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7LHvZwV7uA/VgA_95saQ5I/AAAAAAAAAws/kesfKPwnd14/s1600/565.jpg


Before:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuKdjpd43uw/VgA_8ASn4oI/AAAAAAAAAwg/vvvjSJPk_eM/s1600/core.jpg

After:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CImMi3_J1zs/VgBAG5xUU1I/AAAAAAAAAw4/B6KUDyn9lxg/s320/nocore.jpg

Traded my RPF1's for these badboys.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PwQjp_TVZss/VgBAQTgpxnI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/vxVvfkxcuMk/s1600/wheels.JPG

Test fitted with Z1 motorsports 15mm spacers on the front.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MG9vGoCqN1s/VgKcVIK-COI/AAAAAAAAAx0/2lIu3r7fnTI/s1600/spacer23.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_m8tnEQzbk/VgKcVIBpoDI/AAAAAAAAAx4/RYW_Ybro94Y/s1600/spacer.jpg


Tested fitted my doors. I will be redoing my cage on the driver side.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NMNSJpZTxJo/VgBAIxXHMOI/AAAAAAAAAxA/TXuYLG-QWGI/s1600/door.jpg

Some more interior re-finishing
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cVGYGSMwKzs/VgA_9kAIpNI/AAAAAAAAAwo/aVVaQhGQl70/s1600/IMG_9836.JPG


Pressure washing the bay again. The steering rack was covered in grime and grit.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BNcth0fE4Ts/VgBAM-A5LSI/AAAAAAAAAxI/Tw6PVI9AiIQ/s1600/walk.jpg

All clean.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NjrNMDeWbtk/VgBAiL4dvdI/AAAAAAAAAxY/FYFo9zWXyW4/s1600/yaaaa.jpg

[andisan]

What are you using to refinish all the interior trim?

[TougeSR20Kid]

What are you using to refinish all the interior trim?

+1

Looks like the spray on rhino line stuff? If so how well does it hold up over time? One would think it would chip off somewhat easier

[drewr4411]

+1

Looks like the spray on rhino line stuff? If so how well does it hold up over time? One would think it would chip off somewhat easier

Hey Guys,

I'm using SEM chip guard to re finish all my interior pieces. Same stuff broad field use's in his custom clusters.

I love it. It's all in how you prep it.

[Reece]

The redone interior pieces look sweet.

[drewr4411]

The redone interior pieces look sweet.

Thank you!

The bezel cover and buttons will soon be covered in chip gaurd as well

[drewr4411]

Small update.

Picked up a couple small items for the car. Little bit of maintenance and performance.

Redline MT-90, Muteki lugs and rear APR extended studs.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efR06kKcW-Q/VgKcgW-UVaI/AAAAAAAAAyU/cyIO_klEIxw/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg


Some coolant for refilling the rad, brake clean just cause it was on sale, and a new KA pilot bushing (which im told the SR and KA are the same, correct me if I am wrong), And a 300ZX TT Fuel filter. Also grabbed a spare clutch alignment tool from ACT.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhbHrJjMSnU/VgKcgqndT0I/AAAAAAAAAyo/RZPl4mVoRkc/s1600/865.jpg

ISIS performance Straight pipe w/ 4" tips. I love the look of this exhaust on all SR's. I originally wanted the 3" tips but it was on backorder.. So I grabbed one of the 4" they have left on the shelf. I think I made the right choice. :)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U9tQ3MRgLXA/VgKchAAK86I/AAAAAAAAAyg/Q1oWsxKZrNk/s1600/exhaust.jpg

[scottie]

Nice!! I am currently working on interior pieces just the same. Keep the updates coming.

[drewr4411]

Nice!! I am currently working on interior pieces just the same. Keep the updates coming.

Cool I plan to redo my entire interior and wrap my dash in suede as well.

More updates to come after Sunday.

[AzS13hatch]

The 3" tips are on back-order? I got mine about a year ago and the 4" tips were on back-order so I went with the 3" I'll trade you haha. Really nice progress tho, loving the way this seems to be going. I hope you really fix that hack job of wiring.

[drewr4411]

The 3" tips are on back-order? I got mine about a year ago and the 4" tips were on back-order so I went with the 3" I'll trade you haha. Really nice progress tho, loving the way this seems to be going. I hope you really fix that hack job of wiring.

I'm good man I'm keeping the 4" for now. And yes there is a decent amount of stuff needing attention from what iv seen. Just want to give the car my touch at this point.

[drewr4411]

Small update.

Got a little more organized with tools and labeled all my bags of bolts & nuts that go to the car. I will be prepping the bay this weekend for quick paint job. I'm just going to rattle can it this time around. When and if I decide to TUB the front end then I will go crazy with a engine bay refresh.
The goal right now is to make it out to 100 drifters of December! So every day counts.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ypZ-8NQcpPI/VgPpeFawQMI/AAAAAAAAAzM/8AjWDTqkj7Y/s1600/bay5.jpg

My little corner of the barn/garage my dad was kind enough to let me use.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/---yEOLFAEj0/VgPpeICxzBI/AAAAAAAAAzI/4bzDXiGg6WI/s1600/carty.jpg

After talking with a friend I decided I'm going to be reusing my Enjuku Racing Spec D clutch setup that came on the car. It is in fairly good shape and will save money for other items.

Pressure Plate
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehrxq8zUWms/VgPs09ymvMI/AAAAAAAAAzo/7ccU6jKXe8o/s1600/disk22.jpg

Disk
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbH1ymoW5lU/VgPs02adI3I/AAAAAAAAAzk/tFJL5zaNBiI/s1600/Fw%2B2.jpg

Flywheel
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A2OCVuxzd6Y/VgPs0jWLjDI/AAAAAAAAAzg/UwLmayEpkFw/s1600/pp2.jpg


Also grabbed a new Mishimoto starter. I kept seeing used one selling for $80-100.00 so I thought why not spend an extra $40.00 and pick up a new one. Only a couple more items and I will be bolting the trans back to the motor.
Also I was shipped arp extended studs in a 12x1.50 format so I had them swapped out for correct 12x1.25.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-35X4EqC8b0w/VgU9aC6v2yI/AAAAAAAAA0E/aOLkjhGWx_M/s1600/starter.JPG

[drewr4411]

Spent this weekend cleaning up the bay and sorting out the engine harness. Eventually I want to run the fuse box inside but for now this will do. Just need to pick up a few more parts.. And I will be ready to reinstall the motor.

First off here is my Dad helping to remove the OEM battery tray. This is starting to turn into a father son project which is kinda cool.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2QzbJsudPE/Vgkx4lLyMLI/AAAAAAAAA0c/EoC0gPdVfgw/s1600/tray.JPG

Tray is gone.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OHO0oa0Up28/Vgkx4sVz_WI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/IPnoTAM5mc8/s1600/gone1.JPG

Little more cleaned up. Not much to look at but this will do for now.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0FSLcntkR6k/Vgkx4hFUfvI/AAAAAAAAA0g/F4XUOhqlweM/s1600/clean1.JPG

Undercoated the front wheel wells.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRVniam_Uuo/VgkyXO7cQyI/AAAAAAAAA0w/XXC1vKloTzQ/s1600/undercoat.JPG

Ready for install.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B2iuvgYZwso/VgkyXOeMdXI/AAAAAAAAA00/Pxm2mVRx5vE/s1600/ready12.JPG


October to do list:
-ISIS 3.0" turbo outlet Ordered*
-ISIS short shifter Ordered*
-Install motor w/trans
-Fluid change
-Source driveshaft carrier bracket Sourced*
-Mount seats
-Install seat harnesses

much more.

[TougeSR20Kid]

Hey Guys,

I'm using SEM chip guard to re finish all my interior pieces. Same stuff broad field use's in his custom clusters.

I love it. It's all in how you prep it.

Hey man whats the part number on that SEM chip guard I'm finding a few different ones online so I wanna make sure I get the right stuff

[drewr4411]

Hey man whats the part number on that SEM chip guard I'm finding a few different ones online so I wanna make sure I get the right stuff

SEM satin black chip guard
39813

Tip. When you spray stand 18" back and mist it on. It will take 3-5 coats for full coverage

[drewr4411]

Decided to redo my cluster bezel in the SEM chip guard last night. I think it came out decent. It has a little darker finish, because it already had a satin black under coat to it.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BrATAd70TBk/VgvVqXONapI/AAAAAAAAA1M/LD9shAVrhcw/s1600/bezel2.JPG

[drewr4411]

Small update from over the weekend.

Sold my z32 conversion kit and picked up another spare SR20 tranny.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5mUA3QCWDXA/VhJoTcVLOeI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/YmRwPR3t1S4/s1600/tranny.JPG

Installed my ISIS short shifter. Very happy with the fit and finish.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-APYcI7t1K6k/VhJoS9O_tpI/AAAAAAAAA18/Gunw-TV29K4/s1600/short%2Bshif.JPG

Also I bought a new ISIS 3" turbo outlet. Since my greddy one had started to crack.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a6RaCla2cLY/VhJoS4Mfl_I/AAAAAAAAA2A/UWJeU3225vE/s1600/exhaust.JPG

The ISIS Supplied replacement gaskets are junk. I reused my metal one.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5XsC4NY2wjs/VhJoSpmo3PI/AAAAAAAAA14/xeY0Y52FYFE/s1600/gas.JPG

Drained the oil and started to position my motor for reinstallation. Struggled with the flywheel install tho see below.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxeusM52aRU/VhJn7dnaJ9I/AAAAAAAAA1s/CIuCdG1t9jk/s1600/motor24.JPG


The flywheel was very had to put on /slip on over the crank lip. I put a little lithium grease which helped but I really had to tap it on hard. (the broken bolt is only there as a guide for the holes) I have ARP flywheel bolts on the way.

My question is...Does the flywheel look seated properly? As of right now I am able to screw those bolts in by hand until, the bolt head touches the flywheel. Then I tighten them to 60 Ftlb as a test. It feels right to me, but I am unsure. This is my first Flywheel install on a sr20.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FeGAp_jBPhE/VhJn7TnBXFI/AAAAAAAAA1o/2twl5D0-kLs/s1600/flywhell.JPG


October to do list:
-ISIS 3.0" turbo outlet Ordered*
-ISIS short shifter Ordered*
-Install motor w/trans
-ARP Flywheel bolts Ordered*
-Fluid change
-Source driveshaft carrier bracket Sourced*
-Mount seats
-Install seat harnesses




Thanks for reading and if you have any comments they are more then welcome. More updates coming next weekend.

[drewr4411]

Well it was a long Saturday this past weekend, putting the motor back in the car.

I spent about an hour Saturday morning making sure the SPEC D clutch, and flywheel were clean and ready for install. I Loctite'd all the flywheel bolts and the pressure plate bolts as well.

Went to install the tranny and the input shaft put up a little fight going in. Lubed it with a tiny bit of lithium grease and it finally decided to give in.

After that we dropped here in. Now this was a little tougher then I thought it would be. Trying to hit those slots with the motor mount studs was a challenge.


PICS
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2pZIYU4tXn8/VhukRJCDchI/AAAAAAAAA2w/I0HqyxLKkuU/s1600/bk1.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VNHuv92U9NI/VhukRCK8IcI/AAAAAAAAA2o/qx8pJbyVoWw/s1600/bk2.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETVOxew90u4/VhukRJZBmbI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Yx1RCzXShI4/s1600/bk3.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eXCr_Zi72CI/VhukSIxrUFI/AAAAAAAAA28/TOkSJMes700/s1600/bk4.JPG

I spent the rest of the afternoon plugging things in and wiring things back up. I will be going out again tonight to continue putting things back on the car.

Need to buy some now tranny cross member bolts as well....

October to do list:
-ISIS 3.0" turbo outlet: installed*
-ISIS short shifter: installed*
-Install motor w/trans: installed*
-ARP Flywheel bolts: Installed*
-Install cooling components:
-Install driveshaft with carrier bracket:
-Fill car with fluids:
-Bleed clutch pedal:
-Mount seats and harnesses:
-Install down pipe and exhaust:
-Re tune for 93 octane:


Thanks for reading!

[drewr4411]

Got a little more done last night :hsdance:

Finalized some wire routing, plugged in more sensors. Made sure I had enough grounds for the motor. This is something that has always slowed me down on start ups.

1 from the coil pack harness to the head.
1 on the head to the firewall.
2 on the intake manifold (either side) to the chassis and firewall.
1 from the block tranny area to the chassis.
1 from the battery to the chassis.
1 from the fuse box to the chassis. etc (if I am missing any please let me know)

Filled the car will oil.
Installed the fan.
Installed the rad and shroud, which I modified a little, so I can pull it out easier.
Bolted in the power steering cooler and lines.

I went to install my tranny cross member last night and the bolt holes are not lining up properly. I am going to level the car back out and look at it again.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9I1u1eYOs84/Vhz6VU7SSJI/AAAAAAAAA3U/B3VmLFKQ4ls/s1600/dd2.JPG

Front core support mocked up. I need to find some plates and bolt the top together properly.

Next on the list will be to install the intercooler and finalize some piping revisions.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eS9rcDhZMIA/Vhz6VrmZ9CI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/RSRhVJn5jcY/s1600/dd.JPG

[izzy-]

Why are you selling quality pieces, and buying reps? Also, do you plan on making a new harness? I wouldn't trust the og owners wiring from the pics..

[drewr4411]

Why are you selling quality pieces, and buying reps? Also, do you plan on making a new harness? I wouldn't trust the og owners wiring from the pics..

What do you consider a quality piece? The greddy turbo outlet that was rusted and cracked?

Wiring will be cleansed up. Currently it works which is a plus for me. So it will be fine for now. This winter I plan to do a nice new panel.

[Malik]

nice work so far

[izzy-]

What do you consider a quality piece? The greddy turbo outlet that was rusted and cracked?

Wiring will be cleansed up. Currently it works which is a plus for me. So it will be fine for now. This winter I plan to do a nice new panel.

rpf1 and seats

[drewr4411]

rpf1 and seats

Rpf1 well after buying this car that makes this the 4th set of rpf1s iv owned. Iv been wanting to change it up with this build, so bye bye they went. I sold them for cash and traded for the other set, for the wheels I have currently. plus it got me into 18" for now which is what I wanted. Plus my rpf1 needed to be re finished.

Just like the wheels the seats needed to be refinished also. Quoted $1500 for original refinish. Which is the only way I would do it. They were also hard mounted in and since the last owner was 6 foot tall and I'm 5-8" I decide to switch it up. The bride reps are just there for now. I plan to go status or race tech next year.

Honestly just preference as of now. Nothing in the car was really worth putting more money into refinishing. Rather by new it used new just for now.

[drewr4411]

nice work so far

Thank you! More updates coming tomorrow.

[drewr4411]

Build update 10/19/15.

Got a lot of the smaller details completed this weekend.

-Bolted in the Rad shroud.

-Made brackets for my removable core support. (Sorry no pic :/)

-After I installed the brackets, I was able to mount the FMIC and work on the piping. This is when things started to slow down at least on the drive side.

Mocking up the piping before secure the T-bolts.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BwIftvI8eU/ViTe9u7wMhI/AAAAAAAAA34/cnRW0ToaAbI/s1600/FMIC%2Bpipe%2B2.JPG

Passenger side FMIC done
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TO4wQEfqHXY/ViTe9EAfHaI/AAAAAAAAA3w/6chpgrf-e4s/s1600/FMIC%2Bpipe.JPG

Started working on the driver side. This side took the longest to setup. Because I needed to open up the hole in the chassis more and more to make everything fit correctly. The way they were ran before caused a lot of pull and rubbing all over the front part of the body. It was pretty obvious after removing all the old couplers as there were tears and holes in them. I decided to use a 8" coupler to help reduces some of those issues. I think it came out pretty good.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6nuKnW2RW0s/ViTe9VIZFeI/AAAAAAAAA30/Vpoh_jwGQOU/s1600/bigger%2Bhole%2Bpipe.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B__sKoHcVh8/ViTfFc07WKI/AAAAAAAAA4I/YIpp3RGNn70/s1600/driver%2Bside%2Bturbo.JPG

-Unfortunately I need a new AEM sensor. The head on this one is completely rounded off and the threads seem seized. :(
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MYO1KTaxx0Y/ViTfaJy6G9I/AAAAAAAAA4U/cJ72P6lq60U/s1600/bad%2Baem.JPG

-Mounted my chase bays coolant catch can finally.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zzdiyKP-84I/ViTfag_tdDI/AAAAAAAAA4c/0x2IIKiL7YQ/s1600/coollant%2Bcatch%2Bcan%2B2.JPG

-Got all my vacuum fittings sorted out and installed.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OZ5f_IfF86Y/ViTfhcpMRbI/AAAAAAAAA4o/_rif-EX5mKw/s1600/t%2Bvac.JPG

And this is how she sits now, about 80% complete. :hsdance:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-86vEq8MYC70/ViTfkqhVuLI/AAAAAAAAA4w/T7yC0ylHAhU/s1600/front%2Bfmic.JPG

October to do list:
-Install cooling components: DONE
-Mount FMIC and Piping: DONE
-Make Core support brackets: DONE
-Install driveshaft with carrier bracket: work in progress >:[
-Fill car with fluids: Oil DONE, coolant done.
-Buy AEM sensor: done
-Mount driver door:
-Bleed clutch pedal:
-Install clutch cylinder:
-Mount seats and harnesses:
-Install down pipe and exhaust:
-Re tune for 93 octane:


Thanks for reading!

[drewr4411]

Couple more Pics.. :)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j9uxD-amLBc/ViY5SP1AkiI/AAAAAAAAA5I/PoMZdWShvTg/s1600/654654.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RalO5UFi2TM/ViY5SEQ3qXI/AAAAAAAAA5E/8-A-cdAi_IA/s1600/987987.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V0Jg9Jy8Yw8/ViY5SDKTVfI/AAAAAAAAA5M/xYz_ZVjdczo/s1600/654654321.JPG

[drewr4411]

Worked on the car for about 2 hours last night.

Installed my new AEM sensor.
Topped off all my fluids.
Bolted in my slave cylinder.
Found a wire for my fuel pump I didn't reinstall. Put that back in the the right location.
Installed my Downpipe and the rear section of my exhaust. I'm holding off on the mid pipe until I get the driveshaft installed.

Im glad I went with 4" tips :]
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnXZy8euhew/VijZ2XZdGmI/AAAAAAAAA5o/0it0c6hiBGI/s1600/exh1.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqcT7h7j9KY/VijZ2YSt00I/AAAAAAAAA5s/RhMWOeN2xT8/s1600/exh2.JPG

[TheRealSy90]

Like this build, I need to do the removable core support myself, just wish someone made weld in brackets or something for that!


I wouldn't have sold the z32 conversion to go back to an s13 trans though, might have been better off getting the syncros rebuilt instead. It's nice not worrying about breaking a trans.

[drewr4411]

Like this build, I need to do the removable core support myself, just wish someone made weld in brackets or something for that!


I wouldn't have sold the z32 conversion to go back to an s13 trans though, might have been better off getting the syncros rebuilt instead. It's nice not worrying about breaking a trans.

Thanks for the input. The current removable core support was not hard to make at all. Eventually I want to have brackets welded on for more structural support. I plan to revisit it next year.
If you look closely at the core support you will see 4 shiny bolt heads two on each side. I have a decent size aluminum bracket bolted in underneath the support. Also you can see where we made the cuts.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-86vEq8MYC70/ViTfkqhVuLI/AAAAAAAAA4w/T7yC0ylHAhU/s1600/front%2Bfmic.JPG

In all honesty the Xcessive Z32 kit wasn't all that great in my opinion. Big hassel to replace. The tranny fitment is extremely tight, and the flywheel spacer becomes more of a headache.

Yes I run the risk of breaking a trans but it turned out both of those z32 trans I got with the car were damage in one way or another. So it was in my best interest to switch back. The SR tranny with serve me well for now. and I have a spare as a back up just incase.

The end goal for me is to go LS or JZ. Haven't decided just yet.

[drewr4411]

Well it was a long and frustrating Saturday working on the car. Any and everything that could fight me to be installed did.

-All four tranny bracket bolt holes, had to be re-tapped and cleaned before the bolts would go in.
-1 Carrier bracket bolt hole had to be re-tapped as well.

-Bracket fought me a little to line up.

-Drive shaft went on kinda easy then stopped about the last quarter inch and was a paint to get the rear piece over the diff. Little grinding took care of that.

-Tranny fluid fill up was the easiest part.

-Realized I need a test pipe section to complete my exhaust install. :/ I said screw it and decided to go open DP the AEM v1 is setup for it anyways.

-Thought I was all set topped off all my fluids and went to start the car. crank crank crank nothing. Ohhh and then smoke coming out of the harness. Turns out I ground a power wire! Great, awesome way to try and start the car. Found the issue and fixed it. Tried to start it again and crank crank crank nothing. At this point nothing. I got fuel and compression just no spark. :down: decided to pull my worn plugs and put in new ones.

start try #3 crank crank crank nothing.

Started to check fuses and other things nothing that jumped out at me. So at this point. I either fried something, something isn't connected, or the s chassis gods just don't like me.

hoping I didn't mess up something expensive.

[drewr4411]

Well the plan at this moment is to see if the AEM is still functioning correctly. If so from there Ill be picking up a new wiring specialties harness.
Guess its time to work on the body.

More updates coming soon.

[drewr4411]

When the SR doesn't want to play nice and you just sitting there thinking how a 2J might have a different attitude.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Just a heads up, you mounted that coolant catch upside down. Also make sure you're putting the line from the radiator onto the nipple that isn't connected to the tube that goes up inside the tank.

[drewr4411]

Just a heads up, you mounted that coolant catch upside down. Also make sure you're putting the line from the radiator onto the nipple that isn't connected to the tube that goes up inside the tank.

HAHA I did. Thanks for the heads up that could have been a mess of a situation. This car has just had me all over the place might need a break from it.

Thanks again.

[drewr4411]

Build Update 11/9/15 (The big Move)

After having more wiring issues then I would want to admit it came time to make a decision on what to do with the car. My Dad was kind enough to let me use his tool barn up to this point but with winter pretty much here in VA he needs to get it ready to move all his tools inside. So I decide to bring the car home.

I don't have any pics of the move but we moved really quick Sunday morning so everyone could enjoy the afternoon.

on to the pics!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8fAGuaPJf_o/VkCbKa1GcBI/AAAAAAAAA6I/blnoG9ZD_CY/s1600/imge3.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r1GdY77D_PM/VkCbKTOKXLI/AAAAAAAAA6M/MEU8KVcDOMA/s1600/925.JPG

Much better lighting in my garage.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eOD8jcgdjLk/VkCbKfi1NHI/AAAAAAAAA6E/vAnNcejUV-0/s1600/915.JPG

Picked up a pair of smoked coupe tails last week also for a steal.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAjEiNmERMA/VkCbU5CUaKI/AAAAAAAAA6c/h6CeVwbX3Nk/s1600/lights.JPG

Marking the AEM O2, IAT, and Map wires
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J3sezTAdiuM/VkCbVn2PZUI/AAAAAAAAA6w/5Jg4hJooYqM/s1600/wiresssss.JPG

One of the more easier harness I have ever pulled out.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CdPEvVPoiyk/VkCbVTA9CWI/AAAAAAAAA6o/sypmVD5hsvU/s1600/wire.JPG

Decided to Pull the dash while I was working on the harness last night so I could organize everything correctly.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bud8f5Iq75U/VkCbU9dZmcI/AAAAAAAAA6g/gNIsT_eDboU/s1600/Dash.JPG

How she sits for now. At this point I wont be buying to many more parts this winter. I do plan to pick up a Wiring Specialties harness, new valve cover since I have to reset my CAS and start on the body work. I plan to have the car painted the first of the spring.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EDL2hu-7I5E/VkCbU2Xoo9I/AAAAAAAAA6k/c4OCH42VXAw/s1600/rears.JPG

[NJs13_1993]

Subscribed, this build looks promising. Good luck man!

[drewr4411]

Subscribed, this build looks promising. Good luck man!

Thanks for the kind words! I have big plans for the car over the next year.

[drewr4411]

Well since im in a hold pattern until I can purchase my new harness. I decided to pull off the valve cover and reset the CAS.


After setting up the motor for TDC I attempted to reinstall the CAS correctly. Took about 7 trys to get it this close. Next Im moving on to redoing the valve cover.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6CQ1-MTP3Jw/VkZAaOgInvI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/MinDCjlxW_k/s1600/Cas.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ybQTBq8lgZw/VkZAaP3GT2I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/EuOIY0KipVM/s1600/Chain.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0AqOMPWE13I/VkZAaKkWNvI/AAAAAAAAA7U/IAGUhtby8O8/s1600/crank.JPG

[scottie]

Brick by Brick! Keep up the good work............... and updates!

[drewr4411]

Brick by Brick! Keep up the good work............... and updates!

Trying man. But I appreciate the kind words. Im excited about flocking my Dash tho. I hope it comes out likes yours did.

[drewr4411]

Not much of an update. I haven't really worked on the car at all in the last couple weeks since the move.

I decided to start prepping the valve cover for paint. Paint stripper is awesome but makes a mess also.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_5yEce94qk/Vk9X7aUb5FI/AAAAAAAAA74/yum7RyFjImc/s1600/vc1.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGXK0hiZUTg/Vk9X7JOJiZI/AAAAAAAAA70/QAkAUDZ8bso/s1600/vc2.JPG

Another round and it will be good to go.

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/c449b38225ea5f58d5b50d7012f0b0d0.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/fc5e365bd11b0cd0ec01f655603e588b.jpg

Finally got around to cutting out the driver side portion of the cage. I will have it redone by pipermotorsports eventually.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/85dce9fade066c4da3edcfb2f7165de7.jpg

Prepped the dash for flocking


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Refinished the valve cover today. Decided to go with blue.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/ae08ee75f50caf858cb3e5fb10de6023.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/fc48048f2cc67f2427766701abb6f90e.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/22/b919382e8aa5b1a720c9630b9fb4de59.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Rusker]

Awesome work so far. This will be a great build.

[drewr4411]

Awesome work so far. This will be a great build.

Thank you!

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/461501769a52cd3930786b4310997b8f.jpg

Ready for my new wiring specialties harness to arrive.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/f49ab407a39891a883a0cb4a22eb62aa.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/b59e768540acb3083c7c8012e2e3cf03.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/9e976a48c820bcdfc190280fbd2636d6.jpg

Not much going on with my build.

-Drilled some new holes for my seat bracket.
-Waiting on my new harness to arrive from WS
-Getting everything arranged on my dash before I flock it. Im securing my gauge mount. Also im going to be moving my Master kill switch to the dash also.

More updates coming soon.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/6434d2475a409d06e6369f7bd8ad95e6.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/fbcd284800d3037bcbf4462fc7e5f5e8.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/db56df40b2a0b6e6b80f6a514820bbc3.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Paulfir]

Love the build dude ! Keep it up !

[drewr4411]

Thank you Paulfir. I'm trying man


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/5b65bf4dc9353dc07a4e36c72d1f7b65.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/a3518f71e877432774824cb24afdaa02.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/07/c7123927f227afb77fcd2b2fa2e6d69c.jpg

Rockets away!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Ordered my Flocking kit this week from http://www.flockit.com/
This is the amount of material I went with.
-1lbs of black Nylon fibers
-8oz of black adhesive
-1 spray applicator with can
-1 extra air assisted can

This week I also ordered my passenger side seat bracket from planted technologies.

I feel like the build is getting back on track this week.

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/10/124c3e58bec212c61f81250bb4eabdc4.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/10/7303aae592a7a90a20513672131a1e2d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/10/0659fb305f05e338eb98714c70cbc7d3.jpg

Got a little done tonight.
-Installed my test pipe and the catback section of my exhaust.
-Cut my rear bumper beam off. I will replace this with a bash bar eventually.
-Ordered my body parts.

Glad to be wrenching on it again.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[scottie]

Looking good!

[drewr4411]

Looking good!

Thanks man! Im gonna try and flock my dash this sunday

[drewr4411]

After battling with USPS for 3 days, I finally have my new sr20 pro series harness. I would like to thank the staff of wiring specialties for their service and support. They have been there to help with all USPS issues.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/9364e7a23b4cb7f862ecdb6a473bd610.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/03df7eae77f0583a7db8ae241d69731b.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/c2ddd31fc4237f4189cffc154090c710.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Update.

Harness is in and now I'm currently working on setting up the master kill switch. My battery is possibly done.

Also decide to flock my dash today.
Over all experience with it. You need two people. Make sure you roll it on as smooth as possible I got runs in two places while I was setup up my spray can. Clean up is a mess and honestly that part almost has me turned off to this whole process.

I'm still waiting for the dash to dry but overall I feel the results look promising. I can see areas I slightly missed due to not enough coating in that spot. But it looks better then my blue cracked dash and that's all I really wanted.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/13/b763e35ae044c51ee40d897ab354742e.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/13/7bea24dbfe044316973f197f8612ea70.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[scottie]

Looks great! Yeah clean up can be a pain. I laid out a large clear plastic film under my setup to contain the excess. At first glance it already looks x1000 better.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Looking good dude

[drewr4411]

Looks great! Yeah clean up can be a pain. I laid out a large clear plastic film under my setup to contain the excess. At first glance it already looks x1000 better.


Thank Scottie,

It is 100x better then what it was. Couldn't stand that weird blue looking dash. I have plastic everywhere it just made a huge mess in my garage lol. I didn't even realize how much of a mess I made until I went to switch to my other air can.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Looking good dude


Thank you for the kind words. Here is the final product.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/14/27d774525b85f348ca29ade842ecab2f.jpg




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Passenger side seat rails came in.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/ec96112fbe5329c5e2186b0ad113b550.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Makstraw]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/13/b763e35ae044c51ee40d897ab354742e.jpg



Im excited to see others using Flock. Its super under rated. I used this on my last silvia, it catches a lot of attention.
Looks like you prepped right and came out really good!

[drewr4411]

And the final exterior parts have arrived =]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/18/efe289e8d90ac82c0888d3a119660997.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/18/4bf267bc6bfc3aad2fefb63dfbe77a32.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/18/9f2b10ddb7876b90275c49b28bbab4ba.jpg




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

And she lives finally!!!!!

Noticed something new though. The alt dosent seem to be charging the battery.

But at least she ran after 6 months


https://vimeo.com/149671100





Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Interior update =]

You got to love it when you plan things out, and it all comes together just how you imagined it in your head.

Pics:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/2c7a95cdc9c62635626642b5fd82ffa5.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/64026a8bf6e52d44f836c44abca895f8.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/e6cb2ae3d739e6664c4f8b2dd2333a62.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/04c0b21059c26770ad9bd9b96f50ea81.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/38913cde158b3e71053d9139ce9baf9a.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/16c5566c86fd713d76a0165c91c3f1ae.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[scottie]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!

[drewr4411]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!

Thanks Scottie. Im happy to see this car go back together my way. I feel like this project took a couple side steps because, I try to be a perfectionist with certain things on my builds.

More updates coming soon.

[drewr4411]

Just replacing some of the cluster bulbs with LED equivalents

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/23/d4cf3569273bf216c625719312492a53.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Worked on the interior a little more today. Still a lot more to go.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/24/7527d94f48df0ec4b3a8f71570a2ebff.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/24/984f4cb3d6dc0f8288f5b6c8992674ee.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/24/b7dd5ccc7a8a7dc8e1d58c21c3d009a6.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/27/f25f1db701f20e43550c26e599540ff7.jpg

LEDs are so nice


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

So lets recap the "TO DO LIST" since iv gotten away form it a little over this build. Also so much has progressed that I feel that I need to get refocused.

"TO DO LIST"
-Install New Harness, and set CAS: Completed
-Install Exhaust: Completed
-Flock Dash, Install ECU, Redo body harness, relocate boost controller, relocate master kill switch to dash: Completed
-Redo switch panel wiring: I cleaned up some wires but im going to be leaving it as is for now.
-Get car RUNNING!!!!: Completed
-Order exterior body pars: Completed
-Replace burnt out bulbs in cluster: Completed
-Mount seats and harnesses:
-Mount body panels with Nutserts.

[drewr4411]

Slowly putting the interior back in. Thinking about switching over to a different seat bracket. Not impressed by the planted low mount after all.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/28/f159d21e50a6f71c4e34321aa4fbf032.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

So turns out my FPR gauge realized I was finally getting my way with the car, after so many months and decide it didn't like that. The liquid jell on the gauge decide to all come out. It wasn't to bad of a clean up. Bought a Turbosmart replacement fuel gauge. Installed it last night and fired her back up.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/30/122743568acf9d40635a5e84f620b650.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/30/0cf8ed718c12f6a92c30653c578ce1ea.jpg

2nd startup/idling video
https://vimeo.com/150338833



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[scottie]

Awesome! Congrats on getting her running once again.

[drewr4411]

Awesome! Congrats on getting her running once again.

Thanks Scottie.

I look forward to seeing yours running as well! I plan to pick up a LQ4 or LQ9 and build it up on the side. So I can be apart of the LS family with you all.

[scottie]

Thanks Scottie.

I look forward to seeing yours running as well! I plan to pick up a LQ4 or LQ9 and build it up on the side. So I can be apart of the LS family with you all.


Me too. Ill have both fingers crossed, a lucky charm and nuns blessing my car it before its first start.

[drewr4411]

Me too. Ill have both fingers crossed, a lucky charm and nuns blessing my car it before its first start.

You'll be fine. Just remember not to ground out your harness like I did and have to wait another 2 months to get it running. :facepalm::2f2f:

[scottie]

You'll be fine. Just remember not to ground out your harness like I did and have to wait another 2 months to get it running. :facepalm::2f2f:

Not following. Typically an electrical harness needs a ground or two to work.

[drewr4411]

Not following. Typically an electrical harness needs a ground or two to work.

I rushed installing my original stock harness. While doing that I put one of the grounds on the power side of the stater.

Turned power on = smoked harness.

[drewr4411]

Holiday weekend update.

Drove the car today.. It was an experience to say the least. It's LOUD, and showed me what I still need to do to get this car reliable. Boost comes on weird I think the tune is just not right or to aggressive up top. Lastly I don't think the alt is charging the battery at this time.

Thanks for reading. More progress updates coming soon!

Pics:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/3f58e4b597395dc59e4edd9eb23b7d08.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/5e80ebed1a8f4bade3ff2eefbf144489.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/e32e3f6a3e4443c6c14a737e3e794187.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/4ade1de20467fc7a6f929f1a10bc4ab4.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/aec799d947c1b6747b731001312e281e.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/ad4b95e493c27901938b9f38d7ca5d20.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/0abc312e1d92792c805573fbbb7e9277.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/854e0505965827c376f6a5be60917127.jpg

Video:
https://vimeo.com/150554214


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[relaxamigo]

glad to see you got it running, have you tried swapping alts?

Still need to pick up that strut bar sometime LOL

[drewr4411]

glad to see you got it running, have you tried swapping alts?

Still need to pick up that strut bar sometime LOL

its yours man. Im not going to be using it.

[drewr4411]

glad to see you got it running, have you tried swapping alts?

Still need to pick up that strut bar sometime LOL

I figured out what I was missing for battery charging the alt wasn't the problem.

[SR2oD3T]

congrats on the start up man! we've started our build thread around the same time and u bit me on this:picardfp:
u gonna have some fun power drifting with this. are u doing anything on the suspension? especially on the angle since u will be drifting?

[drewr4411]

congrats on the start up man! we've started our build thread around the same time and u bit me on this:picardfp:
u gonna have some fun power drifting with this. are u doing anything on the suspension? especially on the angle since u will be drifting?

First off, thank you for the kind words. Its been an experience to say the least. Although I will say I think our builds are on two completely different levels. Yours is what I wish mine was all along. But it will come. I do plan to go LS in the future.

Yes I did get the car running just for it to turn on me again. With further electric gremlins to figure out. I do feel I have a good lead on them tho after talking with my friend.

The car use to be a pro 2 car from what I was told. The suspension is a F-auto custom spec setup and all supporting suspension arms. (not sure what the specs are tho) but it feels decent right now. There has been a ton of improvement on suspension systems over the last 5 years so I will be taking a look at those once the car is running and tuned. I would like to make it to the first drift events in my area next season.

The car has been a headache since day one. Lesson Learned. But if 2015 is anything like 2016 I'm not sure how much longer I will have the patience's for this car.

[RalliartRsX]

This car was for sale on the List in my area for quite some time and I made sure to stay far away! Sorry you had to deal with the headache.

It's almost always better to spend the extra and get one built to quality spec than the backyard special :(

However, the car sounds pretty good and once you patiently work through all the kinks, you should be able to diagnose and solve any problem blind folded with a Margarita in your hand :)

[scottie]

Congrats on getting your car moving under its own power once again!

[drewr4411]

Congrats on getting your car moving under its own power once again!

Thanks Scottie!

[drewr4411]

This car was for sale on the List in my area for quite some time and I made sure to stay far away! Sorry you had to deal with the headache.

It's almost always better to spend the extra and get one built to quality spec than the backyard special :(

However, the car sounds pretty good and once you patiently work through all the kinks, you should be able to diagnose and solve any problem blind folded with a Margarita in your hand :)

Haha I bought the first one I saw. I wish I had waited a little longer.

That's the plan! and I hope it is the end result. If not then I'm planning to jump ship to a 350z or build a turbo S2000 that's one car I have always wanted to build.

[drewr4411]

Hey Guys.

I'm currently parting out my S13 SR engine. Long story short, im going in a new direction with this car.

please check out my for sale thread and let me know if you need anything.

Thanks

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=621316

[drewr4411]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/06/bae6796798c93f5aaa25d0c0bea405b9.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SR2oD3T]

sad to see the tear down of all the hard work that quick. good news is the build will continue and u are not giving up:2f2f: good luck buddy!

[drewr4411]

sad to see the tear down of all the hard work that quick. good news is the build will continue and u are not giving up:2f2f: good luck buddy!

Yes I was pretty disappointed to find out that the car dropped a valve. And no Im not giving up at all. Thank you for the kind words.


Now the questions is

LS1/LS2, or 2JZ :2f2f:

[drewr4411]

Time to start 2016 off right.

New year, New motor, New goals!

S13 Build: Phase 2 starts now!!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160116/87c06bfab8963b5182f22c565fed3b57.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

More pics
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160116/f137c905c071c7fa6b732221ab3e86c6.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160116/ef1ff7c846db010b61b1616cd119948e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160116/8b34a088834cf038e12c9470d3f9f237.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[scottie]

Wel that was quick. Great choice! Keep your wallet away from any open flames cuz it's gonna be smokin hot lol

[drewr4411]

Wel that was quick. Great choice! Keep your wallet away from any open flames cuz it's gonna be smokin hot lol

Yep, I'm going to need to very careful with this build so it doesn't spiral out of control.

[lilcim]

2JZ Pals. <3 Good move man

[drewr4411]

2JZ Pals. <3 Good move man


Yea dude! Im following your lead with the 2JZ. I'm excited to get it in the car. Maybe we can bounce ideas off each other =]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Monday night update. My buddy Tyler came over and helped take measurements of the shim's with the BC 264 mounted. All were in "cold" factory measurements. The bc is about .002 - .003 out from what they call for. I'm going to leave it be and just get the head cleaned, and checked out.

Also I started to clean up the residue from the block and old head gasket. I'm going to check the deck for being in spec later this week also. More cleaning to go.

Pics:
Before:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/ad8cfc46d94a2f5ce36589e570bd21bd.jpg

After:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/3077e1fefab0efe5e6edee608bc9d7f8.jpg


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160119/0c6040f7210e2480c4d94a3310ccec7f.jpg

More updates to come.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Worked in the valve cover last night and pulled the baffles off. Soon they will be ready for powder coat

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160120/59187fd3be45bd3759e0c0d20009e73e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160120/1611b260d8502e773ac501c1ec3ba669.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160120/fe3e249713c49690e0f548e82f18d648.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160120/ff1e008778fcc305e9831799d08359d8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160120/691952becdefe646ec68cb5cc9c5cd83.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

So im starting to get anncy with this build as I have been watching others makes progress on theirs.

So here is a small update and also a schedule of what should be happening over the next month.

Build Schedule:
-Drop off about 8 items for powder coating this week.
-Torn the head off the block to check both cam to shim tolerances and to get it ready to drop off at the machine shop. Just to get it checked out and install my new seals and spring/retainer kit.
-I'm working on cleaning up the block deck surface as well. I will be checking tolerance this weekend to make sure its in-spec.
-I might pull the oil pan to just take a peak at the crank and bearings.

Once I get stuff back I'm diving right into assembling the long block.

[drewr4411]

Build update:

With 3 feet of snow on the ground we are pretty much snowed in. I was able to tear down the rest of the motor.

I was going to reinstall the oil pump but I realized Toyota put o-rings on the upper pan and oil pump. So I'm stuck at the moment. I need to pick up gaskets next week anyways.

Pics
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/e4bd5e38dea79827f7b370e17fc17a9d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/92b2b29475af781752e5f474ac56ddc3.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/1c2f474e6b28e2286b862a5aad4877cc.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/7c1a2d4561788cf4a2a5bae782b48bff.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/069dece740135377d0003967648dd789.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160124/97f0f2d2323229edaa28f0df167790d1.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

So I started pulling things out of the day that I don't need or want.

Wondering if I should take the time now and tuck the fuse box. Also wondering if I should spray the bay a new color. What's everyones opinion?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160125/b6f89a9f4427aa5e0a9bd0b8cc88cada.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Heywood Jablomie]

Good call welding that trigger wheel. If you haven't already, pick up a fluidampr crank pulley, these jz ones like to fall apart, and extend hard lines for fuel to the other side of the bay for safety's sake.
Respraying the bay something other than dull grey would look sweet.
Welcome to team jz, you're going to like it here.

[drewr4411]

Good call welding that trigger wheel. If you haven't already, pick up a fluidampr crank pulley, these jz ones like to fall apart, and extend hard lines for fuel to the other side of the bay for safety's sake.
Respraying the bay something other than dull grey would look sweet.
Welcome to team jz, you're going to like it here.


Hey thanks for the welcome! I'm happy to be apart of the 2JZ army.

Yes. I do plan to pick up the fluidampr pulley. I would prefer not to have mine come apart at rpm.

Yea I'm thinking about a slightly darker grey with black accents in the motor.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Headstuds installed tonight

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/7bc4d3f7ac7d0e7c0291eec10e8d75f1.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Mitsubayati]

How do you plan to re-install the baffles?

[drewr4411]

How do you plan to re-install the baffles?

I found a guy local to me who is going to reinstall the baffles. Turns out he does a lot of them.

[Mitsubayati]

I found a guy local to me who is going to reinstall the baffles. Turns out he does a lot of them.

How does he plan to do it? Weld them back on? I'm curious because I want to remove mine.

[drewr4411]

How does he plan to do it? Weld them back on? I'm curious because I want to remove mine.

He is going to drill them on a press for precision and then tap them for bolts.
after he reinstalls the baffles, he will tack weld the Bolts to the baffle.

it will cost me about $60-$100.00. But it well worth the piece of mind to me. I like doing things right the first time.

[drewr4411]

New oil pump installed and reassembled the upper pan

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160130/9acd2a439acbf055f3bf822183ffd57c.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160131/39529c13cdd1e585d0f5590257b3a66c.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

I got some inspiration from lilcim's "low level build". I decide to tear down the engine bay, clean up bad areas and repaint it. As well I have decided to add the chasebays Brake booster eliminator kit and pop valve. I found a kit second hand in great condition, and jumped on it!


A lot more work to do on the bay, but I see the end results in my head.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160131/84ad193a38d09db7ce83b70d6647d3d8.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Got all of my 2J motor parts back from the powder coaters today. Absolutely love the finish. I had it on my Evo and had to do it on the 2jz

Check it out wrinkle black:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/90f07a12023f43c69f86ee7ac59b6eb1.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/30887ec458a22bb91c5d70459b6a0763.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/4dd31c0d26cc1c67acdee4c474faff7b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/28ad029b30a73f2225293efe6a8507cb.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/07eddd1bda6c0b077643994d65e6f26b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/f32741244f392ef9403b17172b7d3e32.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/8b3cac64af089d01e1a180c45677e87c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/f7f16892b89e6ef6c9bf27e13459dc21.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[lilcim]

The parts looks amazing. Well done man

[scottie]

Golf clapping! Very nice finish choice.....very nice indeed.

[drewr4411]

The parts looks amazing. Well done man

Thank lilcim! I have been watching your build every week. Every time you update it I get a little more motivation to get my completed. And back on the road.


scottie
Golf clapping! Very nice finish choice.....very nice indeed.

Thanks for the kind words Scottie! I am way more excited about the 2jz then I was about the sr20. I think it shows in my work. Absolutely love this finish.

[drewr4411]

Saturday morning parts run.

Correct water pump
Timing belt tensioner

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/2d2af3ae2e39d1afb8d8b7bd1921e160.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[drewr4411]

Worked on the engine bay today. Love this color. Should be done by next week.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/8cb087b2ce126b1a63dffdb29a0bfe50.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/94d124483cb20a7bcb3a74521bd308be.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/f1370a762e67064dae270b8bff54248a.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/a71c1bb274ed73f91b8ec1f7b229de59.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/7977e937f8d3c23f04a371e777dfa667.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d03a6ba3583706b79bcd376895c84b19.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[rangerjavi]

Should've just bought a shell and take it from there, but still a nice build.

[ellopuppet]

looking clean

[drewr4411]

Should've just bought a shell and take it from there, but still a nice build.

I originally built it with a broken trans thinking and being told that's all that needed to be done. Turns out this car was a nightmare. It is what it is now.

[drewr4411]

looking clean

Thank you!

[drewr4411]

Head dropped off at the machine shop.
Order my CX racing AC delete bracket.

[drewr4411]

Looks like the bay is almost done. Maybe another coat of clear.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/4a5f7e5877e8a3460c2795ec858cf104.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160209/365947397491c191fef0b3ce9f637d04.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Heywood Jablomie]

Thats gonna be one black engine bay. Lookin good man.

[drewr4411]

Thats gonna be one black engine bay. Lookin good man.

Thank you! I didn't go crazy on the prep like others have. I wanted too, but just didn't feel like putting the money into tubs etc. I went dark to help hide all the imperfections in the bay. Plus I love graphite mica =]