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70ina30 06-24-2014 03:25 PM

S14 Restore/Build/RB25
 
Not really sure why i named it project sephiroth. I guess because he is the Japanese Legend from the FF7 game i loved soo much growing up. As was the nissan skyline. Always wanted one just cant here, unless you pay stupid money or its illegal.

Anyway, I have over 700 pics and counting as i have finally decided to post my progress. I bought this car from CL in January of this year.
Goal = To build a car worthy of an import magazine. Clean and Fast
Every single bit of this car i have done with my own 2 hands. I enjoy the pride of being able to say "I did it myself"!

And so without further gilding the lily and with no more adieu, I give to you....

Bought as a rolling shell. No engine or trans. Staight body lines and clean with no rust. 4 lug
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps44f739ce.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pscd85310e.jpg

1995 Zenki w/ABS and VLSD!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9d64804a.jpg

Interior
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psc175f016.jpg

http://http://i1286.photobucket.com/...psad3c584f.jpg

Started with Interior
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psff50fad4.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf7d2ae73.jpg

recover the dash with some vinyl from Joanns. reminds my of 350z interior style
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e2ec546.jpg

disgusting
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4a35f308.jpg

sanded and filled cracks
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pseef00591.jpg

while waiting to finish i ordered my new carpet
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psded82314.jpg

i got black. just as dark as my lab :)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd1e364a9.jpg

covered it with bondo and sanded it down
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0472767b.jpg

started covering my dash
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3dceee03.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps76e42a31.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0117964e.jpg

http://http://i1286.photobucket.com/...ps6cc80ac3.jpg

some flare
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps364c4982.jpg

almost done
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psfeb8b28a.jpg

next seats and carpet
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb31eb4b3.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps09e99451.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psaacd1bb8.jpg

emptiness!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps74e0ff15.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psba894f70.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps29a06483.jpg

vacuumed and cleaned
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psddbe44a9.jpg

sound deadening!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2d3961a.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6cf8b01.jpg

new seats!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf53d87d1.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps983cdec0.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pscbd0d11c.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0412390d.jpg

welding my own brackets
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0c57f958.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2d1b180.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps167cc24b.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fd5a9ed.jpg

Perfect height too!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps16b5bf22.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps54ea4634.jpg

i tried cleaning and fixing the old door panels, but they were just to cracked...
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psbaeccb5a.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9aded1ae.jpg

ran all new speaker wire
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbc8f7d0.jpg

Kenwood 3 way rears and front component
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3c190a98.jpg

HORShi 06-25-2014 08:18 AM

Man...the amount of work just in the interior alone is amazing. What kind of seats are those btw? I can definitely see this as great potential. I'm anticipating more pics from your build.

Ronald_Mcdonald 06-25-2014 03:19 PM

Hey, I'm in Largo, too. If you ever need an extra hand, just let me know.

70ina30 06-25-2014 05:35 PM

seats were off Amazon.
Cipher Auto Black with Grey Stitching Type R Style Cloth Universal Racing Seats (Two Seats) CPA1013

Actually,
I just moved to San Antonio TX about six months ago....
I haven't updated my location yet.
Appreciate the offer for sure

70ina30 06-25-2014 05:36 PM

carpet going in
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb1c21a9c.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd95e1cc3.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1097c950.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d9f6841.jpg

redoing rear deck
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps59394a0d.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps478886be.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7585db9.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psdc83f6e5.jpg

Pandora!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps875e124e.jpg

0 gauge wire and battery relocation to trunk
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps298cbad6.jpg

old rear seats.. :(
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps485d748b.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps73fc605b.jpg

stripped
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4ca3b17.jpg

recovering
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse16b085b.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps688b5aef.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps67a8aaf5.jpg

done
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps07681795.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1abafccb.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps465c14dd.jpg

finishing dash
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35898b17.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps32102afc.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps957adc36.jpg

new dash trim
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psaeabc6fb.jpg

triple gauge pod
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psac273a11.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb1ee9985.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps77887760.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7e2f3aad.jpg

lots of wiring
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5266b582.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37a83ed6.jpg

only thing i will not have on this car is AC. so i relocated stereo there. direct fit
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps78bb2df9.jpg

found some like new door cards on CL
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5e4326f.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps085227af.jpg

betterhttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps98fe4984.jpg

Placing where i want my battery tray. i dont want to drill downwards
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psc01bac9a.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c085cd0.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28307507.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps44b6d03b.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8788a648.jpg

recovered center console
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd67abbc7.jpg

looking good. i love carbon fiber. even if its fake
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps01ca0224.jpg

new door pull handle clips on CL... awesome find
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3024c390.jpg

coming together
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4eced078.jpg

70ina30 06-25-2014 05:46 PM

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6d0788ec.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps05ff0fd4.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa9ba0fce.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e769c0c.jpg

On to the outside... 4 lug to 5 lug swap including z32 rotors calipers and pads
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e410806.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4f85926.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9c64ba8.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3029ce59.jpg

MASSIVEhttp://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psbec17222.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps100813d0.jpg

old and busted
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps063a041a.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9e341541.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psebcb90b6.jpg

70ina30 06-25-2014 05:53 PM

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4f0e9c21.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psfca1a4bc.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87cd957f.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa4fa879f.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb45e159d.jpg

cut off shield
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d6d0959.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psef9462f8.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps502bf3ca.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd492c33.jpg

look at that difference
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d3255ac.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse3671b46.jpg

rear was a pain
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd1c7d0e5.jpg

new lines and new bleeders
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d9ecbdc.jpg

New hotness!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psbfe33d2d.jpg

70ina30 06-25-2014 05:56 PM

did some work on the engine bay... cleaned it up and removed old stuff
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps23139977.jpg

new z32 1" Master Cylinder
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psfcc2d7de.jpg

difference
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps95effc1f.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5bd14e61.jpg

interior cleaned up.. random shot lol
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1c398809.jpg

dudermagee 06-25-2014 06:01 PM

where did you get that battery tray from?

70ina30 06-25-2014 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudermagee (Post 5665292)
where did you get that battery tray from?

$20 advance auto.
perfect size and shape for bolting it to the corner in the trunk

70ina30 06-25-2014 06:58 PM

had to get some 5 lugs to move it around... temp wheels
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa1f4f6ce.jpg

new hard lines..
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psad18a4ae.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf18b18a3.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psff33df9d.jpg

keeping the ABS
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27a53d5a.jpg

And now the engine of my dreams that we never got in the US! Complete w ECU, trans and harness uncut
RB25DET Series 1 out of an R33 GTST
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse5046901.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps43a0726a.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0e96ec21.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8f2c322a.jpg

started removing the harness. labeling all. Engine looks really clean and no oil leaks!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa834b9bd.jpg


And now this brings us to the present time....
I have off the 4th of july week all next week and will be prepping and cleaning the engine.

70ina30 06-25-2014 07:04 PM

harness and intake off. Will get and engine stand once i separate the tranny from engine
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps77cf26ed.jpg

Goal was to build up to 470-500hp, however just learned that my wife is pregnant with our very first child! hoping for a boy!!!
:) cant wait.
Soooo. in order to help prepare for the little one i will be limiting the engine to stock turbo, but still all the goodies to do a proper swap and a clean swap! goal will still be to push the most from stock turbo
i have about 1600 worth on order and should be here soon!
then body kit and rims!

aga 06-26-2014 04:28 AM

aww you stopped at the best part.

your interior trim skills need a bit more honing, but i guess that's how far you can go without professional equipment (a sewing machine etc)...still, good job, for doing it all yourself.

70ina30 06-26-2014 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aga (Post 5665588)
aww you stopped at the best part.

your interior trim skills need a bit more honing, but i guess that's how far you can go without professional equipment (a sewing machine etc)...still, good job, for doing it all yourself.

Agreed. I contemplated either having someone doing the upholstery or buying a sewing machine. But I wanted more focus on the engine!

FourtyKid 06-26-2014 05:45 PM

So clean! Definitely following this build! :D

70ina30 06-28-2014 10:02 AM

alright.... time to lose some weight!
removed power steering pump. (going back on later)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps23008f3c.jpg

removed clutch fan
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c178902.jpg

removed ac comp
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse55b4b14.jpg

and bracket
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psbd4d3223.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4b4a2caa.jpg

now the exhaust side
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps553790a4.jpg

theres that turbo
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd35c469b.jpg

heat shield off
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps570131d0.jpg

offuhfuuhh!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6244ed27.jpg

so im going to try the zero lift style rb mounts.
here the comparison to stock
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6e26dfc8.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4090a994.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fdf01ca.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf36cf1c2.jpg

gasket is $hit
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd28942f0.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6f7cb3d4.jpg

look at that pile of weight
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse7ffddd7.jpg

slim fast baby! lol
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb406fb25.jpg

70ina30 06-28-2014 11:20 AM

what do you think???
trying to combined my blue with nismo theme from my rc car
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psdbfbf6aa.jpg

mr.tenseconds 06-28-2014 11:37 AM

great job with the interior man, looking forward to see this drive train bit now lol.
definitely get some good detail on this 25 swap, i just picked up my s13 shell and was looking at all the options swap wise and would like to see how it goes for you with parts availability and what not. good luck man

supersayianjim 06-28-2014 11:41 AM

looks good. lots of work put in but......


FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE GET A REAL STEERING WHEEL!!!

for safety, those cheap ebay wheels are shit.

and please get rid of that ricey tak. it just robs from the interior!!

rangerjavi 06-28-2014 01:50 PM

Very nice and awesome.

70ina30 06-28-2014 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersayianjim (Post 5667203)
looks good. lots of work put in but......


FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE GET A REAL STEERING WHEEL!!!

for safety, those cheap ebay wheels are shit.

and please get rid of that ricey tak. it just robs from the interior!!

Oh hell yes I will.... thats the crap that came with it. It bends with ease.
I'm looking at nardi possibly or sparco

rangerjavi 06-28-2014 05:34 PM

Would you make more bottom mount seat brackets to sell?

70ina30 06-30-2014 04:04 PM

got some work done today on my first day of vacation!
cleaned up thermostat and pipe
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psefbe3415.jpg

it wastn pretty
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psd1aa698d.jpg

started cleaning engine
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4d785fd.jpg

one side done
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8c0a6843.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10e4f5a9.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64e32538.jpg

im not messing with the top as everything looked good.
so i started to tape off
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps14828782.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3a479ec.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pseb65542b.jpg

first layer down
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psea0472fc.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d0fbaf2.jpg

while paint is drying between coats, im cleaning the rest
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2bc0f481.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps365630f7.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps98da8bf6.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c7d3900.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psa45de28f.jpg

last coat
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psabdb41ce.jpg

now for the plug cover
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2f96780.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a97003d.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7a71a4c1.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5fbbaf0d.jpg

I love it! so sweet
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psf78f011b.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...pscf3bf377.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35e92adb.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps998670cd.jpg

just seeing how it looks. still waiting on ex gasket and new intake mani!!
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cddf095.jpg

http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...ps976ea59f.jpg

70ina30 06-30-2014 05:56 PM

I changed my mind on the paint. Decided to go with the blue and carbon fiber look

mixeds14 06-30-2014 06:58 PM

Nice man, keep it up.. Btw u need a cover from the 25 neo as it doesn't have that big spot were the rb25 logo goes ... It probably look a lot cleaner...

I have one of my neo btw if u want it..

70ina30 06-30-2014 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixeds14 (Post 5668847)
Nice man, keep it up.. Btw u need a cover from the 25 neo as it doesn't have that big spot were the rb25 logo goes ... It probably look a lot cleaner...

I have one of my neo btw if u want it..

I really appreciate that, however I am going to find a cool nismo plate to put in that spot. You are right it looks odd blank. I'm hoping to find an emblem or badge thats the right size to fill that spot

70ina30 06-30-2014 07:19 PM

Like this maybe. But big enough to fit.
http://www.bulletautosports.com/imag...os/nisct01.jpg

aga 06-30-2014 11:17 PM

that carbon vinyl you used is gonna look like shit after it heats up in the engine bay. it will curl up and become brittle. i suggest you remove it and paint instead.

70ina30 07-01-2014 08:31 AM

Will it? That sux... I was wandering if it would do to it feeling like plastic. Ehhh.
Well maybe I can create that same look with some paint....
Do a cross pattern with black and dark gray...
Thanks aga!

blueshark123 07-01-2014 09:21 AM

A+ for effort but go get a newer dash. What u tried doing came out terrible no offense and then with all those ricer gauges everywhere doesnt help.


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