1991 s13.5 Pink Beast RB25 to built JDM VVT-i 2jz! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

MC.Understeer · 10-14-2012, 12:22 PM

Before

Got a really good deal on a JDM VVT-i 2jzgte is why I went ahead and decided to do the swap.

Out with the old!

New parts coming in! ARP L19 Headstuds, Main studs, 3 row Mishimoto rad, 1jz Bellhousing, Exedy twin, 87mm CP pistons, Eagle rods, Cometic hg, Clevite Race thrust washers, main and rod bearings, Xcessive Manufacturing jz mounts

Anodized the block Purple!

Rotating assembly in!

porting and knife edging. (This is taking longer than I wanted.. But atleast I understand why it cost so much to have it done by someone) Should be worth the extra time in the long run...

Got some of the accessories on, had the alternator and turbo housing polished now I just need to finish the porting, order some valve springs and get the head surfaced and she'll be ready to install on the block.

Got the head back from the Machine shop, resurfaced and all the valve seats cut. Had to order $100 in new valve shims to get in tolerance.

Installed the head, using stock valvetrain for now.
Almost ready to drop her in! ( valve covers and some other bits are getting polished also. Looks half a**ed right now )

JohanM · 10-23-2012, 10:16 PM

Nice, maybe depending if I can find A decent 2jz vvti swAp with he maf ill go that route,
Did you get a maf with your swap?

dreamin240sx · 10-24-2012, 06:09 PM

So what was the reasoning of getting rid of the 26 for a j series.. both great motors haha was it because of parts availability... anyways you didn't go wrong should be an interesting build..

*StryfeS13* · 10-24-2012, 06:16 PM

Because 2JZ > RB....

CleanAndLegit · 10-24-2012, 08:14 PM

do you have a blackberry? ahaha my phone fogs up my pics like that.
looks like its gonna be a badass build can't wait for more!

smink · 10-24-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StryfeS13

Because 2JZ > RB....

What he said

d_nice · 10-25-2012, 08:23 AM

looking good man keep it up

Xracer · 11-01-2012, 08:22 PM

Good stuff. Still have a hard time believing how well you are taking care of the car. Can't wait to see more progress. Keep it up.

tricky_ab · 11-03-2012, 06:36 AM

This has to be the worst camera phone ever...

Looks interesting (from what I can see)...

food7373 · 11-05-2012, 07:49 PM

Very nice.

bc. · 11-08-2012, 11:04 AM

^great!!!! I could use duffel bags!!!!! #spammer

Looks like a serious build here, I think it deserves some serious pictures...

MC.Understeer · 11-11-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamin240sx

So what was the reasoning of getting rid of the 26 for a j series.. both great motors haha was it because of parts availability... anyways you didn't go wrong should be an interesting build..

It was a 25neo not a 26 and I did it because I wanted a built motor and I didn't want to build a small liter engine. With the 1mm over I'm just a hair under 3.1 liters. Plus I love the sound of jz's.

LoL as for my camera the plastic part covering my camera lens was really scratched, I've removed it now. My camera is actually 5 megapixels.

Weedm · 11-11-2012, 09:09 PM

so it has come to this. cant wait to see the finished product, sir.

MC.Understeer · 11-12-2012, 11:55 PM

Finally finished up the valve adjustment and timing. Ready to install the twin disk and trans soon as I free up a lift at work.

driftlife.son · 11-13-2012, 12:40 AM

humongous pictures!!

MC.Understeer · 11-18-2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftlife.son

humongous pictures!!

Haha sorry most forums resize ill fix it.

Finally got a bigger turbo. Borg Warner S400

*DJPimpFlex* · 11-18-2012, 02:22 PM

Because Daigo?

pjurisprudencia · 11-18-2012, 09:11 PM

I can see that there is some awesome stuff here but the big pictures are preventing me to see the awesomeness

MC.Understeer · 11-19-2012, 10:27 PM

Fixed, sorry for the pictures. Photobucket pi$$es me off. Tinypic actually let's you choose the resolution size.

MC.Understeer · 11-28-2012, 10:30 PM

Started making my turbo manifold. First one I've ever made so we'll see how it turns out.

Making progress, just need to move the turbo a little closer to the head I think. Going to mount the trans with no clutch and drop the engine in to check for clearence.

d_nice · 11-29-2012, 08:25 AM

looking good man..i keep checking on here to see how it goes

MC.Understeer · 12-01-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_nice

looking good man..i keep checking on here to see how it goes

Picked up 16 18x9.5 drift spares for a good deal, tires are on the way, also getting a tire machine and balancer tomorrow. Good stuff to have in this motorsports.

My VEMS standalone ecu's I ordered came in 3 days all the way from Europe. Great system, tons of options to select from when ordering the unit. Ordered a unit with dual EGT inputs, 4 bar map, SD card slot for data logging. What sold me on these units is vvti control, nitrous control, internal wideband output, o2 correction and of course price! Ordered 2 units and 4 sets of plugs so instead of having 4 cars with ecu's I can swap ecu's into different cars and just switch maps! Not gonna drive 4 cars at once anyways!

MC.Understeer · 12-16-2012, 08:18 PM

Finally spent some time on the build the last couple days, It might not seem like much but its alot of work to get the first runner mocked up and the collector made. Keep in mind this is the first manifold I've ever made and only the 3rd time ive ever welded anything in my life!

Using this Hatch I picked up and stripping down to put an rb25 in it for a back up car for turbo location and clearance in a s13 for the manifold.

Imarvin240 · 12-16-2012, 08:37 PM

That's awesome news about the skyline! Extremely jealous!

MC.Understeer · 12-16-2012, 10:12 PM

Also picked up some Parts for the R154, im gonna find out how much power it can really hold next season.

EvoVIII808 · 12-16-2012, 10:43 PM

oh damn! Next year will be a sweet year for the track. hook me up with that RB.

MC.Understeer · 12-17-2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoVIII808

oh damn! Next year will be a sweet year for the track. hook me up with that RB.

I don't have any spares, All my rb engines have cars they need to go into. After I send my million hp 2j into the wall I need to have a couple spare cars to drive after.

EvoVIII808 · 12-17-2012, 12:13 PM

Shoots, i saw you last time smack the wall, and drive off like a beast with only minor damage (Headlight/Fender/Hood). Seeing you ride in action keeps me going, and that RB was tough. Keep it up!

forzanoob · 12-17-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC.Understeer

Finally spent some time on the build the last couple days, It might not seem like much but its alot of work to get the first runner mocked up and the collector made. Keep in mind this is the first manifold I've ever made and only the 3rd time ive ever welded anything in my life!

Using this Hatch I picked up and stripping down to put an rb25 in it for a back up car for turbo location and clearance in a s13 for the manifold.

Picked up a R32 Skyline yesterday from Canada! They federally approved it for U.S registration under the Canadian Vin!

So how did this happen because i really want to know

killer240 · 12-17-2012, 02:54 PM

maybe cuz he lives in seattle

10-14-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	1991 s13.5 Pink Beast RB25 to built JDM VVT-i 2jz! Before Got a really good deal on a JDM VVT-i 2jzgte is why I went ahead and decided to do the swap. Out with the old! New parts coming in! ARP L19 Headstuds, Main studs, 3 row Mishimoto rad, 1jz Bellhousing, Exedy twin, 87mm CP pistons, Eagle rods, Cometic hg, Clevite Race thrust washers, main and rod bearings, Xcessive Manufacturing jz mounts Anodized the block Purple! Rotating assembly in! porting and knife edging. (This is taking longer than I wanted.. But atleast I understand why it cost so much to have it done by someone) Should be worth the extra time in the long run... Got some of the accessories on, had the alternator and turbo housing polished now I just need to finish the porting, order some valve springs and get the head surfaced and she'll be ready to install on the block. Got the head back from the Machine shop, resurfaced and all the valve seats cut. Had to order $100 in new valve shims to get in tolerance. Installed the head, using stock valvetrain for now. Almost ready to drop her in! ( valve covers and some other bits are getting polished also. Looks half a*ed right now ) Last edited by MC.Understeer; 11-19-2012 at 10:25 PM..*

10-24-2012, 06:09 PM	#3
dreamin240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: west virginia Age: 29 Posts: 530 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So what was the reasoning of getting rid of the 26 for a j series.. both great motors haha was it because of parts availability... anyways you didn't go wrong should be an interesting build.. __________________ RB POWA!!!!!!!!

10-24-2012, 08:14 PM	#5
CleanAndLegit Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3,693 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	do you have a blackberry? ahaha my phone fogs up my pics like that. looks like its gonna be a badass build can't wait for more! __________________

11-01-2012, 08:22 PM	#8
Xracer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 660 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Good stuff. Still have a hard time believing how well you are taking care of the car. Can't wait to see more progress. Keep it up. __________________ R34 NEO POWER

11-08-2012, 11:04 AM	#11
bc. Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^great!!!! I could use duffel bags!!!!! #spammer Looks like a serious build here, I think it deserves some serious pictures... __________________ * S14SR22 * 9.0 c/r * GT3071R *

10-23-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
JohanM Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW, FL Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Nice, maybe depending if I can find A decent 2jz vvti swAp with he maf ill go that route, Did you get a maf with your swap?

10-24-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
StryfeS13 It's Always Broken. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 1,363 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Because 2JZ > RB....

10-25-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
d_nice Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: florida Age: 40 Posts: 3,592 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	looking good man keep it up

11-03-2012, 06:36 AM	#9
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,413 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	This has to be the worst camera phone ever... Looks interesting (from what I can see)...

11-05-2012, 07:49 PM	#10
food7373 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice.

11-11-2012, 09:09 PM	#13
Weedm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle / Portland Age: 30 Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	so it has come to this. cant wait to see the finished product, sir. __________________

11-12-2012, 11:55 PM	#14
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Finally finished up the valve adjustment and timing. Ready to install the twin disk and trans soon as I free up a lift at work. Last edited by MC.Understeer; 11-19-2012 at 09:43 PM..

11-13-2012, 12:40 AM	#15
driftlife.son Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norcal Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	humongous pictures!!

11-18-2012, 02:22 PM	#17
DJPimpFlex Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 35 Posts: 6,151 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	Because Daigo? __________________

11-18-2012, 09:11 PM	#18
pjurisprudencia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Las Vegas Age: 26 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can see that there is some awesome stuff here but the big pictures are preventing me to see the awesomeness

11-19-2012, 10:27 PM	#19
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Fixed, sorry for the pictures. Photobucket pi$$es me off. Tinypic actually let's you choose the resolution size.

11-28-2012, 10:30 PM	#20
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Started making my turbo manifold. First one I've ever made so we'll see how it turns out. Making progress, just need to move the turbo a little closer to the head I think. Going to mount the trans with no clutch and drop the engine in to check for clearence.

11-29-2012, 08:25 AM	#21
d_nice Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: florida Age: 40 Posts: 3,592 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	looking good man..i keep checking on here to see how it goes

12-16-2012, 08:18 PM	#23
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Finally spent some time on the build the last couple days, It might not seem like much but its alot of work to get the first runner mocked up and the collector made. Keep in mind this is the first manifold I've ever made and only the 3rd time ive ever welded anything in my life! Using this Hatch I picked up and stripping down to put an rb25 in it for a back up car for turbo location and clearance in a s13 for the manifold. Last edited by MC.Understeer; 08-26-2013 at 10:05 PM..

12-16-2012, 08:37 PM	#24
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	That's awesome news about the skyline! Extremely jealous! __________________ https://instagram.com/eck_matthew/

12-16-2012, 10:12 PM	#25
MC.Understeer Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle Age: 34 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Also picked up some Parts for the R154, im gonna find out how much power it can really hold next season.

12-16-2012, 10:43 PM	#26
EvoVIII808 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington Age: 37 Posts: 588 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	oh damn! Next year will be a sweet year for the track. hook me up with that RB. __________________ Check Out My S13 Build

12-17-2012, 12:13 PM	#28
EvoVIII808 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington Age: 37 Posts: 588 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Shoots, i saw you last time smack the wall, and drive off like a beast with only minor damage (Headlight/Fender/Hood). Seeing you ride in action keeps me going, and that RB was tough. Keep it up! __________________ Check Out My S13 Build

12-17-2012, 02:54 PM	#30
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 31 Posts: 2,619 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	maybe cuz he lives in seattle __________________ REVIEW

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