That's a....interesting color choice.[emoji848]

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Love it. Different than most builds currently!

Body lines look great!

Purple Drank!
That is a really cool color choice. Looks quite great.
Love it, man.

Dark orange calipers will make these wheels pop up even more,
I like this build man!
More pics please!

Thanks man! It?s finally starting to resemble what?s in my head. I?m gonna have more updates soon on interior work and wiring.

Thought so too when I chose it...

Thank you. Once this car is done it will probably make many people angry, but that's the best part.

Thanks man, one thing I wanted to keep since almost everyone who does it is lazy and doesn't add them.

Thank you, purple has always been my favorite. Glad it came out as good as the splotch was.

I had considered orange! I have one more color I'm slapping in there. The badge for the hood still has the red in the "S" so I'm torn on if I should paint that as well.

Got more done last night, will most some photos of progress. Next is wiring and getting the jdm harnesses all happy and communicating.

Update 5/18/20

I am waiting on some parts to arrive in the mail and my headers to finish ceramic coating with Jet Hot. I did get around to installing the Illumaestetic chasing tails on.

https://i.imgur.com/uUJdJzGl.jpg

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Also finished rolling all the FatMat in the car, got inside the wells and roof. I still need to do trunk area but waiting for glass and speakers to be installed.

https://i.imgur.com/k6HYvsVl.jpg

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Will have more soon, working on the car tomorrow so maybe i'll be able to get a few more items in. Hardest part of putting the car back together is planning so I don't have to take stuff back off.

Dat color is lovely! Great choice!

Lookn gloriously!!

Thanks Man!!!:wavey:

Appreciate it bro :wavey:

Update 6/1/2020

Had some left over Fatmat so I figured why not do the doors, I never see anyone who does the doors.

https://i.imgur.com/Zn6dsArl.jpg

Adding in the interior harnesses and created the mounting area for the trunk/gas lever on the RHD side since its not stamped into both sections.

https://i.imgur.com/2AE6WBWl.jpg

Test fitting the plates, I'm going to have to modify the Tomei 3PT strut bar mount slightly but it wont affect the strength or integrity.

https://i.imgur.com/wzEf8F5l.jpg

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All the LS swaps I've mount the fuel filter extremely close or in a hot area so I'm going to modify the Sikky full lines kit and moved the filter under the car near the frame rail (Its loose, just for test fit).

https://i.imgur.com/7fLuNc6l.jpg

Finally got around to trying out the 3M undercoat on my left side fender wells. Started by cleaning it, using a wire wheel and taping off areas. I will finish the right side tomorrow.

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JetHot will have my headers back to me next week, I am going to drop the fuel tank tomorrow and replace all the vent hoses and run the new steel braided lines to the fuel system.

Update 6/2/20

Got the Sikky long fuel lines ran to the tank. I decided to switch the location of where the filter mounts because of heat soak issues I had when it was mounted in the factory location.

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Just some glamour shots...

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Test fitting the carpet after making the mounting hole for the RHD trunk lever, using rivnuts and a dremel.

https://i.imgur.com/z9kFuHYl.jpg
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Tomorrows plan is getting the driveshaft in, undercoating the right side wheel wells. Connect the brake lines and just some misc stuff. Decided to switch the Street faction bar since its a pain in the ass and their customer service is terrible.

Love it! I am a sucker for purple cars.

It is coming together so fast! Good job as always.
The hue of purple is really cool, boss. Nice choice

Keeps getting better and better. Apurale!

Thanks man, appreciate all your kind words.

Appreciate it man!! Gonna have more very soon!

Thanks man, more very soon!

Update 6/6/20

Got my pipes polished up by Speed Socal (McKinney Motorsports), they did a great job.

https://i.imgur.com/A5iC9NVl.jpg

Quick test fit on the intake pipe.

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Have to change my entire fuel setup. I went with the Sikky kit -6 but after research and a lot of back and forth I decided to go -8 and use better fuel filters. I am waiting on AN fittings and my new fuel top hat. Going -8 Feed and -6 Return with a Walbaro 525 fuel pump, Radium fuel rails, FPR, and pressure gauge.

https://i.imgur.com/V7dC0AEl.jpg

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Finally time for some more cutting :wtc::wtc::wtc:, test fitting the S14 HUD.

https://i.imgur.com/PUoPw1Wl.jpg

Can only find images off of Google so I hope I can get this right the first time.

https://i.imgur.com/TzaGMnRl.jpg

Going to work on the car again next weekend once more items arrive. Headers are late to arrive from JetHot so that really throws a cramp in my progress.

Good luck with cutting of the dash.
There's a whole RHD dash with HUD and climate control on YAJ that would eliminate the need for cutting. It's kinda pricey but its factory fit.

Thanks for that buddy, I finally have photos of what it looks like installed underneath. That's gonna cost more than 10,000 yen to ship he's crazy lol. Also his dash has scratches and marks all over it. I'll take my chances, if I fuck it up then S15 dash is next :drama:

Love me some purp!

Do u need a special windshield for the hud to work? Or u use a film on the glass?

Thank you man appreciate it. :rawk:

I?m told it will still work, if it?s like my S13 was it will work. I had a broken windshield and got it replaced with a regular one and could still see it.

Hmmm... thats pretty sweet. Def wanna see the end result. Cars coming along great

Absolutely love this build. Well done.

Nice work!

What are you using for shielding of the underside??

We?ll see man! If it?s not visible enough I?ll have to figure that out. Thank you :)

Thank you!! I promise to keep it active and not fall off like most on here :hsdance:

Thanks man, we?ll inside is full 5M Fatmat, underneath in the tunnel area and where header/Y pipe is I have DEI 10M Aluminum heat shielding. It was on the chassis before I didn?t have to mess with that part. I?m really excited to see and feel the differences of all the insulation, new clips and moldings and of course the thousands in oem weatherstripping lol.

IMO I'd trim the Shakkito plate to clear the Tomei bracket instead of cutting the Tomei bracket.

Far easier to recreate that simple bracket than trying to notch the plates and fixing that for future sale (If any...haha).

Parts are all due in by weekend! Hopefully I?ll get fuel system full sorted. Ordered my PHR S14 drop in fuel hat.

Update 6/11/20

Just using photos, I'm pretty happy with the outcome. So fucking stoked to have this thing in and I'm ready to test it out! Parts are flying in faster than I can put them on.

https://i.imgur.com/VhkV4DBl.jpg

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This weekend I will be installing the fuel system and hopefully get more of the wiring sorted as Jet Hot updated me and said this Monday the headers arrive.

Also got the VW clutch master in from the UK, gonna make the mounting holes and weld the studs in place for it and then I will paint it and get it fitted to the vehicle.

That's another victory right there, brotha. Looks good =)

Dude that's awesome! Can't wait to see it powered up.

Appreciate it man, trying to make it as best as possible. Ordered a RHD dash mat as well to help preserve the dash. It had some slight scratches and damage from the importer, the glass was laying over on the dash.

Yea man me too, I'm curious to figure out what it reads off. I would imagine the VSS but I am not using a Nissan sensor and will need to figure that out when it comes time.

I received the VW Euro model car (not sure what model honestly) from a buddy in the UK with a LS2 S15. Cant leave shit alone so here we go..

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Modified the Sikky Wilwood bracket, popped out the studs and drilled the new holes for the VW master.

https://i.imgur.com/fhQISTNl.jpg

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Welded the unused holes and studs in the correct location on the bracket and then hit it with the sand blaster.

https://i.imgur.com/WsphlEAl.jpg

Blew the master apart, cleaned it all up and then cut off the ball connection. Threaded the rod for the clevis fork connection on the Nissan pedal.

https://i.imgur.com/oaCiqukl.jpg

Once all completed, I wire wheeled it and painted it. Should be ready for install once my buddy paints the adapter plate the exterior purple.

https://i.imgur.com/ECKR1aql.jpg

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The Radium fuel filters came in, found some rubber coated brackets at work I will be utilizing to mount them with.

https://i.imgur.com/o3j0CeWl.jpg

Trying to keep this build progressing, I got a ton of parts in tonight that I will update this with tomorrow.

I should ban you for making me go through all these pages of awesome car instead of working:rl::rl::rl:


Seriously though, bang up job. This makes me want actual do some work to my car.

Thanks a lot Future I appreciate that man. Just trying to make my best vision of my ideal 240. I'm to the point with builds/shows/seeing projects in general that I would rather not know the motor until the end. I feel that people are so quick to drop their interest and not see the level and aspects of a build if it doesn't have a period correct or oem manufacture engine. Anyways enough with my rant..

Update 6/13/20

Not as a productive day as I wanted but I was able to knock some stuff out. So many things arriving, I'm having to write down what needs to be done in sections so I don't forget.

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Quick test fit of the VW master, looking flawless and with heaps of clearance from the valve cover. I ordered up the fittings for the banjo connection and will get a -3AN hose to the slave once I have a length needed.

https://i.imgur.com/qeEvWqWl.jpg

Also got the Radium FPR in-rail style mounted.

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Speaking of Radium, I did get the fittings for the fuel filters and the brackets needed to mount them. I also went ahead and ordered the Powerhouse Racing S14 fuel tophat with -8AN feed and -6AN return. Once my Walbaro 525 shows up from Summit I'll start that install.

https://i.imgur.com/9MyMdWFl.jpg

Needed some stickers from the recent Nissanparts pack so I decided to go ahead and order all the OEM rubber trunk bumpers. I absolutely love closing all my doors, hood and trunk because of the feel when it latches. Not a single 240 I have previously owned had any of these items replaced, its such a breathe of fresh air ha.

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Greddy Airnix filter mounted and ready to go, need to mount the wheel next to see if it clears.

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Made the rail jumper hose, put slim line caps on the openings on the bottom of the rails and got the Radium pressure gauge on the passenger side rear rail. Starting to connect the Chase Bays milspec LS harness and extend connections using OEM metripak stuff from work :coold:

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ICT Billet coil pack brackets JP blessed with the Nurple Purple, waiting on my valve covers to get back from powder coat.

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Searched all over the internet and found some S15 hood props off Amazon from a company called Autobahn. Not a bad price, similar in design to the P2M S14. Either way, they're holding the hood for now.

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Headers are due to arrive Monday from JetHot, I was surprised to see the update in shipping ETA. Once the headers are on then the exhaust obviously, I am going to be itching to start this thing.

The next photo gives me headaches just looking at it, but once I have some time I can start laying out the harnesses and routing them correctly. My Altezza is running a Link PnP kit with a harness jumper made by Panic Wire so I opted to move the LS over to it as well due to how impressive it has been. I have a full uncut cabin harness coming from Russia right now so I can have 100% RHD harnesses in hopes of everything connecting and working with no issues.

https://i.imgur.com/RcpIrBLl.jpg

As I mentioned before I will have more updates as soon as I can. I have to ship back my bash bar and catch can for a modified version for some clearance problems. If my headers come in on Monday I cant lie and say I am not going to sneak over before work one day to get them on and see what it looks like! :naughtyd:

Update 6/22/20

Alright guys finally made some more progress on Silvette. Got the headers in from Jet Hot and let me just say they came out flawless. I cannot wait to see how well they keep that heat out of my bay.

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Installed with the purple plug boots and new wires, the combo is looking quite JoKar.....lol

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Received the full RHD saloon harness from my buddy in Russia. Everything plugged right in and layed right where it should so nice.

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Caps finally got powder coated to match the rims, and boy are these a bitch to install.

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Also got my valve covers and Tomei strut bar parts back from powder coating. Went super chrome on these to help the colors pop.

https://i.imgur.com/v219orfl.jpg?1

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Got the ICT painted coil pack cover on one just to see the look, love it came out exactly as planned.

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Decided to be a little extra and get some of that hot boy vulcan heat wrap for my hoes....

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Currently how she still sits, I am getting the catch can and new bash bar in next week and dropping off more body parts for paint. Sorting the fuel still and all the hoses and belt routing.

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I will continue to keep this thing going, more to come next weekend.

Ahhh some nice updates on a Monday. Very good, my dude.
I didn't even know you could get some colors on JetHot stuff!
Loving the colors going on in the bay.

Fuk this car.......jk luv the attention to detail. Going the same route. Sometimes feel like it takes forever to finish, and waithing 5-7 days for 1 fitting is crazy, but so worth it when its assembled and looks flawless. Huge props for ballerness....the end result will be sooo worth it

Great attention to detail, can't wait to see that HUD what an amazing build!

Yea man the chrome and satin are only good for 1300, anything higher they turn color. I expect to be close to that heat range, but why not go for more right? The color came out awesome, I was very worried only looking at a splotch online but they delivered. Hopefully they reduce the heat as good as they look as they definitely made the value of my headers go up haha :duh:.

Haha thanks man, and yes trust me I know the waiting game. Thankfully I have some good places locally I can always go if absolutely need be. I'm trying my best at this game called patience, as I've always been terrible at it.

Thank you sir, appreciate it a lot. I hope you can believe the excitement for me is real on this HUD. I am determined to figure out what to do to get it working.

Update 6/28/20

Welp guys!!! Finally the catch can and new bash bar are in!!!! Absolutely love the quality of TFF and Andrew is a stand up guy. I will say his products are far better quality than Street Faction and his customer service is exceptional. For that, I will continue to support and push his product, good service and quality is possible people and fuck anyone who tells you otherwise :rl:.

Just playing on that Jo-Kar.....
-10 AN, sight gauge, drain and baffled/vented. The fitment is 100% perfect.

https://i.imgur.com/N6s6SSol.jpg

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Bash bar is straight jack point version for S14/S15.

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Decided to finally get my bungholes sorted...

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After long debate, I decided to change my S14 rear end. Went full JDM with rear valances. Still need to send to paint but picked up a brand new S14 JDM rear bumper locally and my buddy Fitelite got me some minty OEM S14 valances from his side of the pond.

https://i.imgur.com/gKx6Ot9l.jpg

Picked this old logo Nismo RHD door card gauge set from a member on here that was damaged. I fixed it and am working on something with a good guy on here as well to make an adapter to run a 52mm Defi gauge over the massive 100mm.

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I have to get one these ordered up, but just look at all these nice optional parts here including the HUD!!!!!! Can't wait to get the interior more sorted so I can install all these rare goodies I have been wanting to show you guys :wavey:

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I am going over to work on the car this Tuesday and hopefully get the rest of the line situation sorted out and maybe get the belt routing figured out. We are very close to potentially starting guys!!! I am hoping to see some smoke within the next month or so.

Update 7/2/20

Was able to get some work done on Tuesday with the help of parts arriving. Installed pass side valve cover and coil pack assembly.

https://i.imgur.com/O2EYR2Pl.jpg

Installed the pass side Shakitto plate and started to install the Tomei 3PT bar.

https://i.imgur.com/CS2Et45l.jpg
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I put the driver side valve cover on but no coil packs since it will need to come back off for me to slide the clutch master in.

https://i.imgur.com/0VtfaVvl.jpg

Next up on the todo list is the belt routing, grabbed a belt from a truck at work to check and reference. 956MM is slightly too big and I also ordered a smaller idler pulley since the tensioner and idler pulley are too close for comfort.

https://i.imgur.com/RIeXJ76l.jpg


Chris absolutely knocked this project out of the park for me, he made me a custom gauge adapter for my Nismo RHD door card gauge bezel so I could run a 52MM gauge. The finish is spot on with what I had in mind. I also picked up an ashtray gauge adapter for the OEM radio trim.

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After long search I found all (but shifter trim :( , anyone got one for sale?) in the rare kouki charcoal grey finish. Had to toss that Nismo lighter in there too :wavey:.

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I wil be back at the car tomorrow since I have the day off, more destruction is coming just wait.

Looking good! I'm loving these crazy colors haha!!

Appreciate your work and products man :wavey:

Update 7/8/20

JP already blessing me once again with his talents, got my stuff painted up in a jiffy!!!!

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Got the clutch bracket painted up, Vibrant feed fitting. I will get it mounted this weekend and then I can measure and order up either a crimped line for the clutch or make my own havent decided yet.

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Started routing the fuel lines, and that big -8 is really cramping my style for routing but this works best and keeps lines away from all that heat.

https://i.imgur.com/PqzLcCOl.jpg
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Finished up the undercoating on the driver side front well.

https://i.imgur.com/Cbq0yO7l.jpg

My buddy is almost done with the final touches on my custom headliner, cant wait to show you the end result.

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So the next bits are not to bash Chasebays as I love their products and company and I will continue to support them. The LS powersteering RHD option they offer works, however in order to screw the hose onto the outlet on the PS pump they recommend pulling the pulley, installing hose and then pressing pulley back on. Well....that doesn't sit right with me...

https://i.imgur.com/vEeCceHl.jpg

So well fix by removing some off the inside edge of the PS pulley, roughly .060"

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And fucking viola...

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Current setup of how the bay looks, I fall back in love with the Tomei 3 PT every-time I see it. I wil be back over on Saturday to get some more done!

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I swear if u could run a velocity stack for ur setup... im bout to post up an anodized hks one for sale.... in purple!!!

My fav build on zilvia...the attention to detail and awsomeness!

Hahaha thanks man, as sick as it would be I?d still prefer to get the fresh air from the bumper area. Hoping to have a bigger update by Sunday.

Is that the card holder? So many unique OEM parts for the interior, can't wait to see how it turns out.

Yes it is man! Just wasn?t in the bezel for the photo. :coold:

Thank you for the kind words!

Blowing money fast. Great progress.

I didn’t flip through the entire build, but what I did see looks top notch sir. What power figures are you looking for?

Thank you! Now that majority of parts are here I should be able to knock stuff out soon. First order for start up will be ensuring electrical is read to go.

Thank you, appreciate the kind words. Well the S/C is rated for 750HP, and while that?s all great. I?m running 91, I?d prefer to see what I can do before timing pulls and the ultimate decision to go E85 or a blend of 91/100 octane. I would honestly be happy with around 500-600HP range. I wanna be able to have fun with it and not worry about it losing a piston.

However...that being said. If this motor decides to say goodbye it would only spark me to get a 7 liter block or LSR and get greedy and go for big boost numbers.

I still have my Altezza to start after this so I wanna get this one to a nice comfortable point before I down that one too.

This is great and looks like a showcar to me!

My problem with building for E85 is it builds (pun intended) fuel dependency. Plan on 91, add flex so you can run E85. Even though I have corn in my garden, I don?t have corn fuel near by and I refuse to travel excessive distances just to fill up on E.

I?d rather throw 5-10gals of 110 or another highly oxygenated fuel in the tank and let it eat those nights I want to have fun.

Thank you man, appreciate that. I just try to keep this thing at an obtainable level.


My thoughts exactly, 100 octane is readily available at pumps at various locations around me for roughly $10 a gallon. I would more than likely just buy a 55 gal drum of 100/110 or something in that range.

Update 7/28/20

Sorry its been a few weeks, I have been working on the car just have not had time to update this thread. So massive dump incoming...

Got the door panels back from my buddy, he did a stellar job with the black suede and I couldn't wait to install the Nismo gauge holder with my BreakBeat Garage custom adapter.

https://i.imgur.com/kK95M2El.jpg
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Getting the 3/0 starter cable and 2G interior feed wires and circuit breaker installed. New Platinum AGM battery in the Moroso sealed battery box with vent going to atmosphere.

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ChaseBays clutch feed line installed, really simple and looks fantastic.

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Radium fuel filters mounted under car, and starting to work the feed and return line routing. I will need to fab up a heatshield for the secondary filter but that shouldn't be much work.

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ChaseBays LS power steering kit routed down to the rack and wrapped in fire sleeve.

https://i.imgur.com/XpY2jzCl.jpg

My good buddy was selling his recently acquired CTSV 4 pot brake kit, which
is ideal for the 17" LMGT.

https://i.imgur.com/NMAiWZ2l.jpg

TFF is finalizing the final touches on my custom oil cooler before sending out for anodizing. Improved Racing thermostat mounted, still playing with hose ends and what fittings will be needed.

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Finally got the Nismo power brace installed after paint, looks great.

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The cooling system is finally completed, along with the Gates RPM belt came in and fitment is stellar.

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After all the valve cover accessories were mounted and coil packs it caused the feed on my regulator to run the return into my intake manifold. I switched the return to a 90 STOR fitting directly off the regulator and used a 90 hose fitting instead of the 180. Fitment is great and its not immensely better than what it even was originally.

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My next step is connecting the starter and finishing up the wiring on the engine. Fuel system is waiting to be completed as well, I plan on startup end of next month.

Well, it was about fukn time on the update! Shit lookn fresh asfuk good sir.

Thoses powersteering lines look close to that manifold in the pic...not worried?

Yea man I mean I am. I wrapped them in hose fire sleeve and the headers are coated by the best in the game so I?m hoping between all of those things and Chasebays research it?ll be ok. There is not a better way to run the lines due to headers and rack clearance.

Update 9/13/20

Sorry for not staying up on this and being current. The car has been really taxing lately and with everything going on here in California it has caused some resistance However, updates I do have :blah:.

I've been working with Andrew at TFF for a little bit now and all I can say is how exceptional his work is and how customer service oriented he has been. My oil cooler came in, anodizing came out stellar. Lubrication system is finished up with the improved racing thermostat for the cooler.

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Hoses made and sleeve'd for protection.

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I had to remove the RH header to get the starter in....While it was out I sleeved more of the brake lines and wiring, along with placed a DEI heat shield starter blanket over the Sikky starter. Also added some 3/0 grounds to the block and starter.

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Finished up the Powerhouse Racing S chassis fuel hanger install with the 525LPH Ti pump. Also added a heat shield to the secondary fuel filter.

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Ditched my Street faction bar for a TFF bar, fits much better and the bumper mates with it well. Had JP paint it and started slapping more stuff on the motor.

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One thing I saw broadfield do was integrate AN fittings to the heater system so I did it my own way. In order to keep the 3/4' nipple fittings for the heater, I had some -8AN to 3/4" barb fittings machined. Using HPS 3/4" silicon "U," I was able to plum the system to -8AN.

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A friend of mine that redid my interior in the black suede, also did up my headliner with the starlight effect. Mounted the module in the rear RH panel and will wire it to the fuse box.

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After I was on my high horse I got knocked down. The new updated design Sikky uses for the oil fittings on the oil pan have allen head bolts that go from pan flange down into fitting block with copper crush washers. My pan started leaking right as I put oil in it from the bolt threads. So instead of pulling motor, I supported the motor with the hoist then removed the lower crossmember then pan.

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I went to my local part store and got some much better fitting copper crush washers, and decided to also seal them off with black silicon to ensure no more leak.

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Oil pan went back in smoothly, no leaks and motor is back as it should be.

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These next two photos are what the car currently looks like at the moment. I want to have it running and tip top shape before I install the windshield and dash. I am getting the Link Storm set up with Mark Panic. I need to make timing marks once I find TDC and then hit the engine with a timing light. It wants to crank but sounds like its hitting on the wrong cylinder. I am using the same motor setup (minus S/C) so the LS2 front timing sensor shouldn't have any problems, its just getting the trigger angle in the tuning correct. I ran out of time again so it'll have to wait till this weekend. Sorry for the lag, I assure you the car is still being worked out despite all my setbacks :facepalm:

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Alright sorry for the delay :)

DONT you ever make us wait this long for an update!

Shit is looking fire as fuk...got 5k in heat/protective sleeving lol.

Hahaha sorry man I forget to update here as well. I?m hoping to have this thing started this weekend. Gonna get the timing done and hopefully we?ll see some smoke.

Seriously haha, every time I go I say I only need a little and end up with rolls of different sizes and a ton extra. Hopefully it all works and does as intended.

that's ok, just don't let it happen again.

Hahaha hey buddy.

Well I routed my fuel lines incorrectly. A normal person would have read instructions on the new Radium DMR pressure regulator but I didn?t. So basically my feed and return were just making a big U. I need to move my pressure gauge, move my feed line over and should be good. Saturday I got the Link dialed in after I found TDC #1 and used a timing light to verify where I was. It?s definitely been frustrating but learning a lot and super happy with the progress.

The car started on brakleen, and I lit my arm on fire but it was so nice to hear it again. I?m going today to the local store for some bulk AN hose and a few fittings. Tomorrow I?m off and will be back on the car, should have a running update tomorrow :D

Properly done here good sir! Looks like you're covering all your bases as far as reliability goes.

Update 10/3/20

Finally what a huge step forward on this project that has seemed to take forever. The engine and super charger are sounding awesome, those straight cut Vortech gears have such a distinct whine.

I have been continuing to work on the idle and getting the Link Storm ECU all dialed in and getting a decent map until I can get this on the dyno. I have been working on this consistently, I just havent had time to write about it all. I am currently wiring up headlights, gauges, efans, and all the other random things to aim closer to installing the dash once all wiring is okay. I will have more pics by the weekend.

Wasn’t able to make it this past weekend, I’ll be there tomorrow. Got some more titanium parts in the mail. Wasn’t aware about the upkeep of Ti and the oil in our skin how it tarnishes the finish with use. Guess I’ll to start carrying around gloves haha.

Sounds tough!

bout fukn time!! Congrats sir! Nothing beats that feeling on first startup!!

Thanks man! Those straight cut gears are so whinny, they really come alive I bet at high rpm. Can?t wait to get this tuned so I can rev it up and see what it can do.

Appreciate it man! Yea it sounds so much better with the new exhaust and the super charger of course. I have to start getting random odds and ends. I have a new rack in the mail and I?m in the process of getting the front calipers powder coated once I mock up the ctsv brackets. Hoping no issues with the GKTech V2 knuckles.

Update 10/8/20

In the process of getting the 4 piston CTSV brake calipers smoothed out from the previous owners hack job on installing the ctsv.com brackets even though I cant use them. I ordered G2 brackets so we'll see how those do when they arrive.

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I got some 4AWG deutsch plugs off a paver at work, absolutely love the nice clean simplicity and use of just these larger single wire power connections. This particular connector is to connect the Chase Bays ignition wire to the factory Black/Yellow off ignition swtich.

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Wired the starlight headliner finally to a fuse and got the B pillar panels put on with the fiber optics ran. I only have a few more power connections to run out for the louvers and door sills, then I will be putting the dash in. I am hoping to have dash in by weekend and I will update more with this being a holiday weekend for me.

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Parts are continuing to stack up, cant wait to show you guys the interior stuff.

Man, wow. All the engine excitement and you got the starry night headliner! So cool
I wasn't even expecting the interior stuff, but here we are...

What kind of rotor size can you run with those Caddy calipers, boss?

Haha thanks man!!! Here comes some more! I believe theyre 350Z track rotors i got with the kit. I am going to end up switching my knuckles out cause my V2 will not allow any calipers other than stock or Z32.

Update 10/18/20

Finally getting around to more interior work. Routed the S14 under dash lights and it was fairly straight forward. I have one red fused wire lead that was cut which I assume is either constant or ignition power. The system uses the JDM driver side door latch sensor as the signal to go on/off. With that being said, I've tried three sensors, neither of them are making it function as should so I will have to figure that out.

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In the grand scheme of this entire process it seems so small....BUT THE DASH IS IN :snoop:

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ALSO BIG NEWS! HUD WORKS!!!

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It's amazing what a little interior can do, I am working on the rest of the headlight wiring and more parts in the mail such as steering rack and new knuckles. I'll have more soon.

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Update 10/22/20

Got more of the dash together along with getting the defi gauges in the ashtray slot using BreakBeat Garage adapter which is amazing.

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Need some brackets to get the center console in completely and also rear upper seat brackets are on the way.

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I was not aware when I bought this that this was a cap...super disappointed. However, its on and looks good.

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As much as I love Sikky products, their signature green is just too loud for my theme I am trying to stay with so the sway bar, brake calipers and roll cage all in
Tomei green (or as close as I can get it).

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Next up:

- New GKTech V4 knuckles, will get on over weekend and test fit G2 CTSV brackets. If all is good, then off to powder coat.

- Solder back ribbon areas of hud gauge cluster to fix grounding issue.

- Wire up headlights, fans, horns, auto ac sensor.

- Driveshaft is on the way from Sikky.

- Ordered all the OEM seals, clips, molding set for the front window and will get a new front window once that all arrives.

I will be back on it over the weekend.

The interior is coming together so good. Love the HUD. Great stuff, man.

Where did you order the OEM seals, clips, etc for the windows?

Damn... just went through your whole thread. This thing is gorgeous, I like the attention to detail and the color way you opted for. The end result on this thing is going to be rad.

Thanks bro I?m trying!

I got all the window seals from either Nissanparts (Washington dealership) and Fontana Nissan down here by me gets many hard to get oem and even lots of jdm parts. Plus I get a slight discount at Fontana Nissan so I try to go there when I can.

Hey man I appreciate that a lot thank you. It gets plenty of mixed reviews, all we can do is execute and make it exactly how we want right? I hope to have some better progress on it soon. Dyno session is coming up soon once I can get the steering together.

PSA...I know it?s my own fault but sometimes the RHD parts availability is just shit lol.

Update 10/26/20

I never really expect anyone to come and help me, but this Sunday a few really good friends came over and helped me dial in the front end wiring. Solder all the connections and started putting sheathing over the wiring and running it over the wheel well so no rubbing.

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I know theres many ways to skin a cat...but I like the look of the parking lamps on with the lows.

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Everything is all tucked and finished now here for the front fans, horn, lights and auto AC sensor. Also I was able to install the GKTech V4 knuckles, they fit the G2 Carbon CTSV brake adapter so I will proceed finally with powder coat. Hopefully Ill be back on the ground with this thing by end of month. I have secured another S15 rack and will be throwing that in as soon as I get it.

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Update 11/7/20

Still making progress on this thing, some days seem really productive while others feel completely wasted cause it took forever to do something small.

Got the G2 Carbon CTSV brake brackets on the new GKTech V4 knuckles. Test fitting, need to machine custom spacer for lower hole and then get powder coated.

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Got my rear seats in finally, Sikky driveshaft came in.

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Used S15 rack came in from Russia, took it apart and replaced seals and then painted.

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Using the PHR billet schassis top hat they mentioned in the instructions for install that the new tophat sat slightly higher towards from of vehicle so the tank plate cover needed to be modified. Cut out U shape, bent up and then tig welded in a small piece of sheet metal. My welds are the best it was so small had to have the voltage almost at nothing. Anyways, got it painted by JP and also my oem center console bracket my car has been missing.

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More parts are showing up still, got my new oem Nissan front windshield molding and a good condition S15 wing that I am going to modify and use one day.

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I will be back on the car today and hopefully finish the rack install and then put front wheels on and roll car out to get the door windows in and start putting fenders and bumper on. Once the rest of the front window parts arrive from Nissanparts I will order a front windshield and get that installed.

Update 11/9/20

Made some big strides in getting the front end together. Installed as many Dress Up Bolts I had, need to order more for my OCDness.

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Trimmed front bumper for bash bar and installed new clips so everything fits nicely. This is how the car currently sits.

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I need to order the front windshield next week once the rest of my seals get in. Working on getting door windows in and panels installed. After that I will get the sway bar and front calipers back from powder coat and rebuild the calipers. Took my measurement for my spacer needed for the G2 brackets. I plan to keep it coming so whoever is watching don't worry :hsdance:

Hot diggity dog!!! Would look solid with foglights

Thanks man, and I had some but sold them cause previous owner of bumper cut off mounting tabs for them. Besides it hides the lovely bypass valve and intake filter :boink:

Damn this is fire! How much were those lights for the headliner? Sick build man

This build is SOOOOO good! Just what we needed during covid. Keep it up man!

:sadwavey:Thank you man appreciate it. The kit to do the lights is relatively cheap, its just time consuming. I had my buddy who reupholstered my interior parts do it for me.

Thanks man, got a good dump coming now :coold:

Update 11/24/20

Got around to getting the new windshield installed with all new seals and moldings.

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Works Bell hub is just so nice, comes with connections and still integrates clock spring for turn signal cancelation. I will never buy another NRG hub in my life.

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Touching up the bay with way too many DressUp bolts and also started to strip the ugly sikky green powder coat off my sway bar. Should be dropping off brakes and sway bar at powder coat shop this week or monday.

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It Finally Moved Outside!!! :p

Navan skirts mounted, got most of the interior on and all glass. Next will be driver seat and finish cluster surround bezels.

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This weekend I am going to try and get the trunk finished up with tail light wiring and carpet put back in. Awaiting brakes and then I can bleed those and clutch and start test driving before tune. I have still have so much interior goodies to add just wait.