nichthen

Cool build dude, Love the colour! LP2 is one of my favourites.

jerry_beans

Oh shit! I didn't read that on the back loll! It's worked well on mine and my buddy's car! Filtered water will cause mineral build up, that's why I've always used distilled. And so far my radiator hasn't had any of that white mineral build up.

That's a good catch though! I would've never noticed!

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justchrisyo

Yeah I didn't know if it would've affected the engine in any way, but if it's worked well before I'm sure it's just a precaution they want the buyer to take. I just realized you're from Texas, so I see why you'd use it lol.

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240msh

y did this thread stop </3 lol

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jerry_beans

UPDATE!:

I’ve been recently busy with a full time job and being a full time student! Sorry for the lack of content. I have a ton of updates to post. I’m extremely close to getting this thing on the road! I miss driving it!

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So to add a little insight to my last “busy” post. Some of you might know, I’ve been a full time employee and student recently. I recently became a paramedic after putting it off for some time. I’ve worked at one of the busiest local Emergency rooms (level 2 trauma facility) for the past 7 years. That journey recently came to an end, when I decided to leave the hectic environment, and chose to pick up a part time job at a local micro hospital ER. I did this so I can go back to school full time so I can get my BSN. Between all this stress with switching jobs, my medic license, and being tight on cash, I put the s14 last on my list of things to do. Now that I have more time to wrench, I hope to finish this up within the next few months. WITH ALL THAT BEING SAID....

Finally, I got some work done. First and foremost, I have to thank my boy Justin for always lending a helping hand! Fucker always comes through when I need advice, clarity, and a second set of hands.

A while back I had finally installed my Maverick Motorsports adapter plate to the engine. I originally used the Z33 carrier, pivot ball, fork, and SR20 TOB. When We put it all together, the TOB would barley make contact with the pressure plate fingers







Here are some pics of the TOB/pressure plate finger contact.





I got super frustrated. Justin and I started searching threads and forums to see what could be done about this. I had so much information at one time, I ended up mixing up all the info we found. IDK where is thought I read I’d need a z32 pivot ball, but I ended up ordering that and a brand new SR TOB and carrier.

Last night I separated the trans from the block, installed the z32 pivot ball, joined the SR TOB to the carrier, installed that and mated the trans back to the engine. This was where the fork sat. It was extremely tight. No wiggle room whatsoever.



The difference in height between the z32/z33 pivot ball (yes I’m Mexican and that is one of those Mexican blankets on top of my car lolololol)



So then Tin and I separated the trans from the engine AGAIN, and swapped out the z32 pivot for the z33. We put it all back together and ended up with this. Finally.




So I need some advice from you all, the community.

I’ve been contemplating on tubbing my engine bay and relocating the fuse box either to my glove box, or under the airbag tray on the dash.

Some of my buddies are telling me just to leave it as is, but I would enjoy having that clean look.

I need to paint the bay before I drop in the engine (obviously) and I just wanna know which way you all lean more towards. Pointers and tips always welcomed!

Thanks for reading!

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jbcm12

I've read this thread before and I just reread the whole thing, great build! I can't wait to see the maverick cd009 setup as thats what I plan to run. I just recently cut my tubs out but don't plan to tub it out and just leave it open but I sent my harness to Drift_Alive to redo my harness for me.

pjurisprudencia

read the build from the beginning. really nice work and im glad you're taking your time with it and focusing on your work and school more. You won't regret it one bit.

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JIMB0

Jerry,

dont tub it. not until you wreck it. Get this shit done and go drive.

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jerry_beans

Thanks for the feedback my dudes! I just saw this this morning. I recently moved into a new house with a buddy of mine. My car is staying at my old place until some room clears up in “my” new garage, But before i bring it over, it’s going over to paint. Time to get this car running again. The time is nearing boiz!!

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tricky_ab

I’m beyond hyped for you my man! I can’t wait to see this all together, and for you to finally enjoy all the hard work that you’ve been putting in!

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Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

kanyedian

Ayyee read through the first page. Very cool build progression. Makes me excited to get working on my S

da_crew10

Very entertaining !

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Finally, a step in the right direction.

School and work is still kicking my ass. I thought the change in jobs was going to relieve some of that stress. NOT. ONE. BIT.

I called up a good buddy of mine a few days ago. He's a mechanic and a fabricator. I will be taking my car over to his shop in the following week to prep the engine bay for paint. after the bay gets painted, he will be dropping in the engine for me and buttoning up whatever else may need addressing. Im extremely excited! Can't wait to have this piece of shit back on the road.
What a huge weight off of my shoulders. Joe, you're the man! cheers, pops!

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jloya

I’m excited fir you Jerry!

jerry_beans

Im sure most of you are aware of Final Bouts 2020 event schedule! This Year, Special Stage South will be in none other than that Dirty Dirty Town of the H, also known as Houston Texas! With this announcement, the "team" and i decided to make the attempt to be in the event! We've submitted an application and are all currently working on getting our cars up and running!

i wanna thank DramaXIV, FatCats Mike, JYWorld, and Final Bout For lighting that fire under my ass! Even If we don't make the cut, I'm making it a goal to attend the event in my S14. Its Been a LOOOONG time coming, but we"re finally going to meet the rest of the Texas Boys.

Ill have some more updates as we get closer to the finished product. Joe S. over at JF Fabrication will be putting in the wrench time this time around! thank you Joe the welder!

Not much yet, but progress nonetheless.









Dont mind the foil on the hard lines, prepping for paint.

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JIMB0

awesome!!!!

See you soon!!!

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Krusty_s13

YES! I am definitely going to have to come up for this event!

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CamryOnBronze

See y'all there!

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Some updates as of today.

Joe pulled off the rack and gave it a cleaning.


We ended up relocating it 25mm forward.








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I hit up my buddy Arturo over at Express Body shop for Paint. Its a single stage black with hardener and extra clear.







Im happy with the way it came out!

Previously, i was debating on wether i should tub my bay or leave it as is. i decided to clean it up and leave it as is. Going over my "repaired" rad support, Joe decided he'd re-weld everything back on.

"I'm glad you did such a crappy job at welding your radiator support back on, it makes it that much eisier for me to remove" -joe. lolololol. FML.

We decided on making the rad support detachable for ease of future engine pulls. Here are some pics of the patch work.

























He made some of the plates removable that way i can remove the harness if need be.







Everything is lining up perfect now! Joe has a great eye for detail. Super stoked hes on this project.

He'll be stitch welding the rest of the metal joints and reassembling the front so we can take it to paint on Monday! After paint, we'll be tossing in the SR FINALLY!

Final Bout, Here we come!

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JIMB0

Better hurry up!!!!!

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pjurisprudencia

These threads at work are giving me an itch again, glad to see progress bro!

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jerry_beans

I spent a day off with joe 2 days ago. one thing i had asked him for was a removable radiator support that still maintained structure and integrity. it took us the entire day to do, but we got it all figured out.

Like an idiot, I chopped up my old rad support for my Parts Shop MAX high mount intercooler. I cut way more metal off of it than i needed, which made the horizontal part of it very flimsy. Luckily i was able to source a complete rad support locally for a very reasonable price.

Joe re-welded all the outer components of the support, utilizing the old pieces. We then measured up the new support to mark it for cuts. we got it all cut up and mocked up to figure out the situation.

Joe ended up using 16 gauge sheet metal to create a box on the ends of the center portion of the rad support. he welded the pieces up and spot welded them in to place.

















After we got it all propped up, I test fit a piece I've been very excited about. I had hit up Clayton Kyle over at Fine Arc Precision Welding in Tucson Arizona for one of his aluminium fan shrouds. I've been sitting on this piece for 2 years now. Stoked to finally be able to run it in a decent looking engine bay. i mocked it up to the Koyo rad with some clamps to mark it up for the mounting tabs. here are some pics.



This thing is STURDY! Joe did an amazing job at fabbing this up for me.

Yesterday I towed the car over to paint using my homies Baja style tundra. thing is a monster. Thank you, Adrian! Love you bro! (projekt_fullmetal_jacket on instagram).

I should be getting the car back tomorrow. I'll have it taken back over to JS Fab for the engine drop in and should have the car up and running in a the following week or so!

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jerry_beans

Very soon Jimmy!

Thank you! Im stoked to have a running car again.

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JIMB0

wow great progress!!!

should be ready to rip soon

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pjurisprudencia

Yesss can’t wait to see paint !

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da_crew10

So good, makes me want to go wrench!

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Alright, Dudes!

Engine bay is painted! Picked it up today and delivered it back to Joe at JS Fab this morning.







At JS Fab.



Also got my wheels powder coated. The previous paint was no bueno, so i had a local homie do it!



Im dropping off the SR20 tomorrow at the shop. Joe is gonna drop it in. hopefully the car will be running within the next week or so!

Wish me luck, Homies!

Final Bout South, ya boi is rollin out!

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S14rebuild

Lookn good. Almost did my bay that color. Came out great!

jerry_beans

Proud/scared/nervous to announce that FRISKY NIPPS will be at Final Bout Special Stage South!

We got accepted! This is insane! Never in a million years did I think we’d make the cut. Car should be up and running in the following week! I’ll keep posting updates as they come up! Looking forward to linking up with all the FATCATS and ESSENCE homies! If you’re out in Houston, pull up March 1st!

Everyone that comments, looks at, and hypes me up on this thread, THANK YOU ALL. Interacting with all of you Zilvia homies is fucking rad! Much love

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