beems240sx

UPDATE: got some fuel parts in!

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beems240sx

My fuel cell came in today!



Also picked up this little gem for my next project.

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-SpOoLiN-

Build looks legit. Can't wait to see more

Ltkouki

Looks great!
Excellent build.

As others, i cant wait to see more pics

beems240sx

UPDATE:

picked up some more metal to mount the fuel cell







all welded up and solid as FUUU



still have some trimming and such to do



welded up the widebody section



then got some more goodies. the color is from a TVR and we threw in a shit ton of flake









unfortunately we had some reactions with the paint so we had to stop. but when its done it will have a few coats of purple and clear as well



i redropped the subframe and will be starting the undercoating and POR15 friday

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first_choice

any more photos of the fuel cell?

beems240sx

No I don't have anymore. It's just an RCI 10 gallon from summit

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bc.

Damn, looks good, a couple things though...

1) Thought this was gonna be a Beams swap... which would have gnarly to say the least.
2) You really like purple, allot.

Other than that, looks really good, what kind of power are you shooting for with this setup?

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beems240sx

Haha hell no! Gotta stay nissan motor. Yeah purple is my favorite color. Honestly not sure on power levels. Probably around 500ish. But going to keep it on wastegate 14psi until I learn the car. Then crank it up later on

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beems240sx

UPDATE: started undercoating the whole car with POR15 and 3m rubber spray











and my buddies shop puppy pit bull says hello!



my painter is coming back monday night to finish the engine bay. then its motor time

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Boss s14

This is a great build beems im glad your from chicago hhaha
What shop do you work at? Nice fd how much you pay for it?

beems240sx

thanks dude! i work at Midwest Street Performance aka MSP Tuned. i traded the fd straight up for the slammed E36 M3 clone i had

UPDATE: finally got the paint issue sorted out! going back tomorrow to wetsand and buff it. it came out pretty damn good. it messes with your eyes, its different shades of purple and depends how you look at it















then we picked up the shop evo from storage because its new MSP turbo came in!

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evo love!!

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first_choice

what are the plates welded to the LCAs for? Strength and durability from bending?

beems240sx

yes just for strength, since i didnt buy lower control arms yet i figured this would do for now. ill probably do an angle kit and such next winter

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beems240sx

UPDATE: engine PRON, fitted the front subframe. just have to find where i put the bolts for the clutch/flywheel so i can put the trans on then drop the car on the motor.



trying to get the sparkle in the powedercoat to show

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beems240sx

UPDATE: buffed out the paint and got the motor in

i decided to leave the motor on the stand and drop the car down as to not scratch the paint. if anyone decided to do this, i had to pull the turbo and throttle body off.







then i started assembling things. got the radiator and the intercooler installed







tomorrow ill hopefully be tackling the trans... if i can find my flyhwheel bolts.

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ShadowMan

Wow, nice progress, Just been lurking on this one for a little bit. How is that hi-mount held in place, if you happen to have pictures? In my opinion, that white valve cover kinda throws off the engine bay tho. Maybe a wrinkle black might look a smidge better, but what do I know, my bay is still bare metal with old paint in places I'm too lazy to sand down. Overall, it's a nice project, very very nice.

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beems240sx

It has two tabs on the side of the intercooler and has two. Bolt holes on top. It was a pain in the ass to get it in and not scratch the paint. And yes the valve cover looks off now. But only because the car isn't painted pearl white yet (: I have another valve cover that I will be getting AN fittings welded too for my catch can setup and powder coating that one. This one is just spray paint. But thanks for the kind words!

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madserv

very nice project.. nicely going on

Dtap1022

Clean Build! you can eat off that subframe haha.

huffandpuff00

how much whp are you hoping to make?

beems240sx

I really haven't a clue. At least 400. Closest set up I could find to mine with a dyno sheet out down 550. I'm not too concerned about power. It will just be a safe set up.

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beems240sx

Update: bolted on the subframe and diff. Then cleaned up the stance coilivers





Also started pressing out the rear hub bushings



Starting to look like a car again!

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Casfhey

Damn gonna be sick

beems240sx

Well didn't get to work on my car much. Had this gem from California to piece together. Rb20 love

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beems240sx

Update: coated all my control arms and knuckles in POR15







Finally got a throw out bearing since I lost all three of mine... So I can pop the trans on and then all I need are bolts for the rear arms

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lewisfk

self etching primer: Brand, and was it out of a spray can? How hard is it to paint over and the amount of product used? Thanks!

beems240sx

It's 2k primer. Yes it's out of a can it like $16 a can. I used 3 cans. It's easy to paint over. That's why it's so expensive. The reactions we had we due to too much activator in the basecoat

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