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Relax, it's not a show car...
Decided to post up my build for those who have questions on how the swap goes. Purchased last august, a bone stock auto 1995 240SX base model with working AC and 220,000 miles on the ODO.
https://i.imgur.com/h9rFhxeh.jpg Day #1 https://i.imgur.com/VSm9NJ0h.jpg?1 |
Day #2
This pile of shit came out https://i.imgur.com/wXja7X9h.jpg How it sits after day 2 https://i.imgur.com/ctZizSmh.jpg |
Day #3
Traded some parts for these https://i.imgur.com/k15ov40h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rNPiUxch.jpg Acquired this from a few people LS1 F-Body accessories + T56 https://i.imgur.com/DgScaYOh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PiqsJVrh.jpg |
Day #4
Went with a CX Racing kit that I got at a steal from a member on here, let me just say not pleased with fitment and I've had to modify almost every part. Going back I would be Sikky or Fueled the whole way. https://i.imgur.com/fWkeGdvh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sRe4AWRh.jpg MGW Short shifter https://i.imgur.com/SB2xQTOh.jpg All buttoned up together for test fit https://i.imgur.com/5PMkD3th.jpg https://i.imgur.com/dtx89Lbh.jpg |
From this point I will go onto weeks rather than days cause work and life gets in the way of the want to work on my car everyday.
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Week #2
Manual pedal conversion, Wilwood slave and Rigid racing adapter https://i.imgur.com/g9Erx11h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4sHyos5h.jpg |
Week #3
First test fit, and ready to move car. https://i.imgur.com/bFCkiMmh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jD1ooBMh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cZbPVJah.jpg Ride height for transport https://i.imgur.com/cQtQZJWh.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/fbIsEwGh.jpg |
Week #4
When it rains...it pours :facepalm: https://i.imgur.com/18VSIRFh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xvlHoADh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gysD5E9h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4SQDH3Eh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aciuJZLh.jpg Spun two rod bearings, rebuild here we go. |
Week #6 - Rebuild
Civics can move the world if you do it right.. https://i.imgur.com/2JjNls1h.jpg Block and head work completed https://i.imgur.com/6GKoV00h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/g18FPgOh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VyjwUDOh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/IzlXwJvh.jpg |
Spec Sheet
Motor: -02 LS1 5.7L All Aluminum complete rebuild -CX Racing Motor mounts(Shitty, remade) -CX Racing Oil Pan -Forged/Custom rods and pistons -GM Hotcam -Melling Oil Pump -Fluidyne Dampener -Decked heads -GM Performance Beehive springs(Blue) -ARP Hardware from head to mains -Double roller timing chain -LS2 Front Cover/Timing update -1 Piece Pushrods Tranmission -T56 Tremec Manual 6 Speed -New GM Clutch -MGW Short Shifter -CX Racing Mounts (Shitty) |
Week #8
Parts arriving everyday, getting motor assembled https://i.imgur.com/6Xkz5cqh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TYUUaYLh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2auKqZrh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/j7HJ1Tbh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ndwMdgzh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/T3u5XgUh.jpg |
Week #9
Motor assembled partially https://i.imgur.com/XD8I3ouh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NYLUREgh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NTW9Kinh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/GuDvpuGh.jpg |
Week #10
Decided to paint the valve covers https://i.imgur.com/3jvxsuZh.jpg Motor ready for install https://i.imgur.com/SMPzisah.jpg Cleaned the bay https://i.imgur.com/NxBNc2qh.jpg Painted the bay https://i.imgur.com/ZmEVXyvh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jRqNYAxh.jpg Installed DEI/Gold heat tape https://i.imgur.com/2FWdxqfh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/o0bclCph.jpg https://i.imgur.com/F6l79Uhh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jip3Raeh.jpg |
More coming soon once I have time at work.
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I'm impressed by the head shielding job in the trans tunnel and bay. Engine compartment looks very nice now. Are you planning on keeping AC/PS/Heat/Cruise?
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PS - Yes, running turn one adapter and Sikky PS conversion lines. Cruise - No Heat - No The car is running and driving, have about 1000 miles on rebuild so far. I just have to get all my photos straight |
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Week #13
More parts added to the monster truck https://i.imgur.com/Q4RDSVuh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/F3ImZJfh.jpg Engine bay at the time https://i.imgur.com/ioPFpEih.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2Ejx02Nh.jpg Monster truck https://i.imgur.com/7NVVXTTh.jpg?1 |
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Week #13
In hopes to lower IAT's I made a new intake https://i.imgur.com/KMQ7Wakh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wC1s1nih.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oySVjt9h.jpg https://i.imgur.com/noW5rA5h.jpg Changed QR and lock, added SE cluster https://i.imgur.com/iKvEIHgh.jpg New shoes finally https://i.imgur.com/YiSAglUh.jpg Tired of one-leggers, JDM S14 VLSD https://i.imgur.com/UgUpwbDh.jpg |
Week #14
Interior goodies..Navan valances, R32 seats, Misc. interior bars https://i.imgur.com/ON01zyTh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LPsTlhyh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JFWrjLgh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2DOKddlh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wnQ9jquh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UF7P2fHh.jpg Rims on https://i.imgur.com/4i3jPAQh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ePSOzjbh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5EFP0nZh.jpg |
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What killed the rod bearings? Was the engine a dud when you bought it?
Why are you using a small cam and stock 241 heads on top of that wonderful forged rotating assembly? Why not just grind the crank and replace the rod bearings on your old rods? Have you noticed a huge difference with the heat shielding on the trans tunnel? I could cook breakfast on my trans tunnel and I'm in need of some ideas to fix it. Doesn't take you long to get things done! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Looks good! |
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Lost Count Now
Small updates, had some noise from rockers so decided to go with the Comp cam kit. https://i.imgur.com/zhQWztzh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/GJOroB2h.jpg?1 Install Nismo power brace, and LRB Speed undertray which still needs to be modified for my oil filter. https://i.imgur.com/WrhPxEAh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/27XTObph.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gOR8Vv2h.jpg Installed a used lip I got, just some more shots. https://i.imgur.com/E6TfTxnh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/FklXjlsh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wA1rh1Lh.jpg Next update: -GT Spec fender braces -New hood cable -Harness tuck on fenders -Bigger E-Fans to keep this thing cool |
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Updates 7/5/18
During the 4th I was able to get some stuff done... Harness tuck and GT Spec fender braces. https://i.imgur.com/IVdPVzyh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/npf9K0zh.jpg Mishimoto slim fans were shitty and not cutting it so I put these on. https://i.imgur.com/YZfWOOWh.jpg Wrapped the intake to help reduce IAT's, got it buttoned back up https://i.imgur.com/eTKFuIvh.jpg Debating doing a hood scoop, I simply cannot get enough airflow with my tight space. |
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How’s she running now? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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