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gzilla_ · 01-10-2017, 06:27 PM

Hello everyone,

What's going on! Mike here. I imported my R32 GTR around late October 2016. The car has a R34 RB26DETT with low mileage. Car has zero rust and was resprayed last year. I got it a for a steal.

The whole journey was awesome. I flew into Canada and bought the car from a friend. I drove straight to the border from the airport. I had zero issues at the border and I was in/out in less than an hour with zero paperwork filled out when I got there. This is my 14th car that I've owned since I've started driving and by far the best. (Coming from Evo's, STi's, etc) (I do hate the attention it grabs but you learn to deal with it). I've always wanted one and finally get to own it.

So winter was obviously near and I decided that I want to do as much preventative maintenance as I could before racing the car in 2017. My buddy John and I started taking the car apart to repair some minor leaks and replace gaskets. As we were taking off the head, there were some imperfections in the block.

Fast forward, the "preventative maintenance" turned into an all-out build. A friend on here said you should make a thread and document your build. So here I am, making a thread to share my progress. I am building the car primarilyfor Hill Climb / Auto-X so I'm looking to make between 500-600whp reliable power and then turn it up on a rare occasion if I ever feel the need to.

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Rear all cleaned up and reassembled.

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Valve cover baffles by LeaskSpec

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Thanks for stopping in. I will post updates as I go.

If you have Instagram, @gzilla_ and if you have YouTube, @gzilla_ for progress as well.
I love to follow builds and vlogs so I'd love to see what else is going on out there.

Thanks,
Mike

hvp014 · 01-11-2017, 01:44 AM

Why power-steering delete though? 32's are super front heavy, won't be fun driving.

Looking god though!

Mitsubayati · 01-11-2017, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzilla_

Valve cover baffles by LeaskSpec

Untitled by @mephoto_

How much were those valve cover baffles? I don't see them on his site.

supersayianjim · 01-11-2017, 05:09 PM

sweet build!!!

Sansone · 01-12-2017, 07:19 AM

I second questioning the p/s delete. So hard turning these things without it. Nonetheless, looks like you're off to quite the start! Keep it up!

gzilla_ · 01-15-2017, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitsubayati

How much were those valve cover baffles? I don't see them on his site.

Honestly don't remember! I'd shoot him a message on IG or Facebook and ask him.

Decision has been made on the future of the build at the machine shop today!

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

Subscribe to my channel for progress vlogs of the build!

Here's the latest one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbXtFdCxHlw

gzilla_ · 01-19-2017, 01:32 PM

Brand new FMIC on the way from Japan! Also just got my Tomei Fuel Rail, FPR and new Thermostat as well I'll post pictures of once I get to the car. I've been sick as a dog lately.

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

gzilla_ · 01-29-2017, 05:41 PM

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

gzilla_ · 02-20-2017, 01:19 PM

Sparco buy did not work out as planned so I waited around to see what else I could find. I stumbled upon not one but two! Here are the new cockpit seats for the project.

Thrash Racing Carbon Rears! by @mephoto_, on Flickr

*Mofuhcka* · 02-23-2017, 07:52 AM

Envious of those fucking seats

gzilla_ · 02-25-2017, 10:05 PM

Finally got to spend some time with the car today. Did some pulling of the interior and here's a few parts I had sitting around, more to come!

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

benz · 03-02-2017, 08:58 PM

So nice!! Seems like a proper build so far. Made me miss my r32 even more now

gzilla_ · 03-03-2017, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz

So nice!! Seems like a proper build so far. Made me miss my r32 even more now

Thank you! It's coming along, slowly.

Today was a clean up day. Since we had the car gutted, we wanted to remove all the gunk that was underneath the carpet. Here's a before/after! Moving along nicely. Next on the to do list will be the back seat/trunk area so we can prep for the fuel cell!

Before!

DSC00295 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

After!

DSC00313 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00314 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00312 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00318 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00317 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00316 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00315 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

gzilla_ · 03-03-2017, 10:44 AM

Here's a video of the process!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGzBVNeRnro

gzilla_ · 03-07-2017, 02:53 PM

Did the rear section and trunk last night. I still have little bits and pieces that are somewhat harder to remove. I started sanding down the floor and will continue to do more tonight so we can prep it for paint. Will be ordering another big piece for the build tomorrow!

DSC00351 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00352 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00353 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00350 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

cespana · 03-08-2017, 08:17 AM

Very Nice Build!

gzilla_ · 04-04-2017, 10:41 PM

We finally laid down the interior paint (3 coats). It looks good in person and happy with the result! We have a lot left over and will be covering the undercarriage with a coat as well. Covered up some in the trunk but the fuel cell will be showing up on Thursday so we did not paint it all since we'll probably be cutting out the spare tire well.

DSC00377 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00378 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00379 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00380 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00381 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00382 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00384 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00385 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00386 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00387 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00388 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00389 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

EDacIouSX · 04-04-2017, 11:31 PM

Excited to see what other work has/will be done!

supersayianjim · 04-06-2017, 03:10 PM

crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[email protected] · 04-06-2017, 04:49 PM

solid progress, looking forward to progress.

jdmjimmy · 04-07-2017, 05:41 AM

She's a beauty !!

gzilla_ · 04-13-2017, 07:35 AM

It has finally arrived!! The next big part to this build. We mocked up some possible ideas last night and have decided we are going to drop it flush and cut out the spare tire well. We will building a cage that will carry the tank and will serve its purpose/look good! We have our hands full for now so stay tuned!

DSC00502 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00503 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00504 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00505 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00506 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00508 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00510 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00511 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00512 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00513 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

DSC00514 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

RalliartRsX · 04-13-2017, 08:10 AM

I see Mazdaspeed wheels in the background

My DD is a MS6. Good taste

gzilla_ · 05-25-2017, 02:49 PM

Bought some new seats, wheels and the clutch setup! Also got updates from the machine shop today. Block is done, head is almost finished and I should have it back by the first week in July!

Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

tb13 · 05-25-2017, 03:35 PM

Holy shit, following this! Looking good so far!

What wheels are those?

RalliartRsX · 05-25-2017, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tb13

Holy shit, following this! Looking good so far!

What wheels are those?

Buddy Club P1, probably GTR fitment

gzilla_ · 05-25-2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tb13

Holy shit, following this! Looking good so far!

What wheels are those?

Thank you!

Buddy Club P1QF. Rare and discontinued wheels I bought off a buddy! Just like the ones ran on the Endless GTR!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Buddy Club P1, probably GTR fitment

spooled240 · 05-25-2017, 05:27 PM

Those wheels are awesome. Never knew they made p1's with a lip like that.

*TheRealSy90* · 05-28-2017, 11:47 AM

Those Buddy clubs are amazing

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gzilla_ · 06-20-2017, 12:51 PM

Progress! Materials for the roll cage have been ordered. That is the next thing to take place! Stay tuned.

IMG_8161 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

01-10-2017, 06:27 PM	#1
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gzilla_'s R32 GTR Build. Hello everyone, What's going on! Mike here. I imported my R32 GTR around late October 2016. The car has a R34 RB26DETT with low mileage. Car has zero rust and was resprayed last year. I got it a for a steal. The whole journey was awesome. I flew into Canada and bought the car from a friend. I drove straight to the border from the airport. I had zero issues at the border and I was in/out in less than an hour with zero paperwork filled out when I got there. This is my 14th car that I've owned since I've started driving and by far the best. (Coming from Evo's, STi's, etc) (I do hate the attention it grabs but you learn to deal with it). I've always wanted one and finally get to own it. So winter was obviously near and I decided that I want to do as much preventative maintenance as I could before racing the car in 2017. My buddy John and I started taking the car apart to repair some minor leaks and replace gaskets. As we were taking off the head, there were some imperfections in the block. Fast forward, the "preventative maintenance" turned into an all-out build. A friend on here said you should make a thread and document your build. So here I am, making a thread to share my progress. I am building the car primarilyfor Hill Climb / Auto-X so I'm looking to make between 500-600whp reliable power and then turn it up on a rare occasion if I ever feel the need to. Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Rear all cleaned up and reassembled. Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Valve cover baffles by LeaskSpec Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Thanks for stopping in. I will post updates as I go. If you have Instagram, @gzilla_ and if you have YouTube, @gzilla_ for progress as well. I love to follow builds and vlogs so I'd love to see what else is going on out there. Thanks, Mike Last edited by gzilla_; 01-11-2017 at 01:11 AM..

01-11-2017, 05:09 PM	#4
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,807 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	sweet build!!! __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

01-12-2017, 07:19 AM	#5
Sansone Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 32 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I second questioning the p/s delete. So hard turning these things without it. Nonetheless, looks like you're off to quite the start! Keep it up! __________________ Life Ruiner

01-19-2017, 01:32 PM	#7
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brand new FMIC on the way from Japan! Also just got my Tomei Fuel Rail, FPR and new Thermostat as well I'll post pictures of once I get to the car. I've been sick as a dog lately. Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

01-29-2017, 05:41 PM	#8
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

01-11-2017, 01:44 AM	#2
hvp014 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 32 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why power-steering delete though? 32's are super front heavy, won't be fun driving. Looking god though!

02-20-2017, 01:19 PM	#9
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sparco buy did not work out as planned so I waited around to see what else I could find. I stumbled upon not one but two! Here are the new cockpit seats for the project. Thrash Racing Carbon Rears! by @mephoto_, on Flickr Thrash Racing Carbon Rears! by @mephoto_, on Flickr Thrash Racing Carbon Rears! by @mephoto_, on Flickr Thrash Racing Carbon Rears! by @mephoto_, on Flickr

02-23-2017, 07:52 AM	#10
Mofuhcka Barrys World Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,810 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Envious of those fucking seats __________________ @hcr32love 400whp NEO R32 Sedan

02-25-2017, 10:05 PM	#11
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Finally got to spend some time with the car today. Did some pulling of the interior and here's a few parts I had sitting around, more to come! Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

03-02-2017, 08:58 PM	#12
benz Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: vancouver bc Age: 33 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So nice!! Seems like a proper build so far. Made me miss my r32 even more now

03-03-2017, 10:44 AM	#14
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's a video of the process! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGzBVNeRnro Last edited by gzilla_; 03-03-2017 at 01:18 PM..

03-07-2017, 02:53 PM	#15
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did the rear section and trunk last night. I still have little bits and pieces that are somewhat harder to remove. I started sanding down the floor and will continue to do more tonight so we can prep it for paint. Will be ordering another big piece for the build tomorrow! DSC00351 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00352 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00353 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00350 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

03-08-2017, 08:17 AM	#16
cespana Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Guatemala Age: 32 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very Nice Build!

04-04-2017, 10:41 PM	#17
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We finally laid down the interior paint (3 coats). It looks good in person and happy with the result! We have a lot left over and will be covering the undercarriage with a coat as well. Covered up some in the trunk but the fuel cell will be showing up on Thursday so we did not paint it all since we'll probably be cutting out the spare tire well. DSC00377 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00378 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00379 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00380 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00381 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00382 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00384 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00385 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00386 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00387 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00388 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00389 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

04-04-2017, 11:31 PM	#18
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Excited to see what other work has/will be done!

04-06-2017, 03:10 PM	#19
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,807 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

04-06-2017, 04:49 PM	#20
[email protected] Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	solid progress, looking forward to progress. __________________ Competition Engines & Dyno Tuning. (951)708-1648 \| [email protected]

04-07-2017, 05:41 AM	#21
jdmjimmy Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	She's a beauty !!

04-13-2017, 07:35 AM	#22
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It has finally arrived!! The next big part to this build. We mocked up some possible ideas last night and have decided we are going to drop it flush and cut out the spare tire well. We will building a cage that will carry the tank and will serve its purpose/look good! We have our hands full for now so stay tuned! DSC00502 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00503 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00504 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00505 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00506 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00508 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00510 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00511 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00512 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00513 by @mephoto_, on Flickr DSC00514 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

04-13-2017, 08:10 AM	#23
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,753 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	I see Mazdaspeed wheels in the background My DD is a MS6. Good taste

05-25-2017, 02:49 PM	#24
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bought some new seats, wheels and the clutch setup! Also got updates from the machine shop today. Block is done, head is almost finished and I should have it back by the first week in July! Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr Untitled by @mephoto_, on Flickr

05-25-2017, 03:35 PM	#25
tb13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arizona ٩( ᐛ )و Subaru Parts Consultant Age: 26 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Holy shit, following this! Looking good so far! What wheels are those? __________________

05-25-2017, 05:27 PM	#28
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,140 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Those wheels are awesome. Never knew they made p1's with a lip like that.

06-20-2017, 12:51 PM	#30
gzilla_ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Progress! Materials for the roll cage have been ordered. That is the next thing to take place! Stay tuned. IMG_8161 by @mephoto_, on Flickr

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