Supercharged VH45DE s14 rebuild thread - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

gsracer · 07-22-2017, 09:02 PM

Well after a long hiatus getting the car back on the road....

Original build threads can be found here

2007
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=140078

2008- current
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=140078

So back in feb of 2015 i blew the motor up doing some fun stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpbwXdFTrVQ

And then the car sat.... Bought a boat and a new house so i was distracted for a while but I'm back at it...

Pulling the engine out this weekend then start to rebuild..... either VH45 or Ls3... haven't decided yet, time will tell. But one thing is for sure, this bitch will be back on the road soon, or I'm buying an M4.

What she looked like to start

Disassembly...

Things are so much easier with a removable core support

Everybody always asks for pics of the supercharger brackets so here goes, notice the crazy clearance on the belt, but hey its reliable.

Misc pics

CTS V brakes another first for the community lol

Baller dual 3 inch exhaust made by yours truly

and here is where it sits today, it would be out already if it where not for the ram of my hoist going bad with it ready to come out... oh well till tomorrow

jr_ss · 07-22-2017, 09:21 PM

Glad to see you back and getting amp'd up for the new beast. I say stick with the VH, everyone does the LSx bullshit, continue being unique and different. I've always enjoyed reading the build of your car.

oldschoolsilvia · 07-22-2017, 10:04 PM

Wow, that's a screen name I haven't seen in a while. Glad to see this car is still around.

speedfiend · 07-23-2017, 09:55 AM

Been following your builds since day one man!!! Gotta say Im glad to see you back at it. Always loved the sound of that VH screaming around the track! I second the notion of sticking with the VH man. Stay unique and keep it NISSAN lol!
Cameron

2muchboost · 07-23-2017, 10:55 AM

Holy shit back from the dead...I love that this build isnt done. I hear ya about the distraction thing, owning a house keeps you busy.

I am sure I dont have to tell you this but for uniqueness, the VH all day. Your car was a blast to watch on the track. Then you dropped the Supercharger in it that made her a beast. Obviously you would know better about the limited aftermarket for the VH and the cost of aftermarket is EXPENSIVE. But getting an LS3 together is usually no budget saver either unless you can get a hell of a deal. And again I am sure you are well aware of the LS aftermarket and availability and interchangeability of the parts.

Looking forward to your build.

gsracer · 07-23-2017, 11:59 AM

Thanks for the positive comments guys... the supercharger kit, spare motor with the built bottom end and the built heads with cams are all for sale. If it doesn't sell i guess ill just put it together and throw it back in and see if it makes power.

Ive said it before this car will die with me, never going to get rid of it unless it gets totally wrecked lol

First time seeing sunlight in 2.5 years, i love the stance of this car.
.

coming out

She's a big bitch

Baller competition clutch twin plate with virtually no wear after 4 years of use, this is why you buy quality parts

more to come.....

future · 07-23-2017, 01:06 PM

Finally a reason to come back to Zilvia

gsracer · 07-23-2017, 06:46 PM

So got everything pulled out cleaned and pulled apart..

Nice clean car and engine bay, going to hack up the crossmember a bit and send it to get powder coated, also going to get a nismo power brace, i just hate seeing old dirty parts on the car.

Finally cause of death, obliterated number 6 bearing from a 8500 rpm mechanical over rev of a poorly time downshift by me lol.. time to do some soul searching and decide what motor to go forward with

simmode1 · 11-23-2017, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSRacer

time to do some soul searching and decide what motor to go forward with

Be the hero Zilvia needs but doesn't deserve... Ecoboost 3.5TT. If anybody here can do it, its GSRacer.

Jamaica · 07-23-2017, 08:44 PM

How much you want for the built heads and supercharger kit?

gsracer · 07-23-2017, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica

How much you want for the built heads and supercharger kit?

I'll copy from my for sale thread.

Parting out VH45DE supercharger / Cams / Built Heads setup... I think a lot of people are probably familiar with the car so i won't go into to many details. Everyone that knows me knows i don't cut corners and do everything right with quality parts, not looking for offers prices are firm

HEADS 2500.00 new and unused still with assembly lube
They have custom cams from mazworx, custom supertech valve springs, custom supertech titanium retainers, 5 angle valve job, hand blended bowls etc.

heres the specs on the cams
stock
Duration 240* Intake, 240* Exhaust
Maximum valve lift 0.368" Intake, 0.355" Exhaust

new cams
Duration 272* Intake, 272* Exhaust
Maximum valve lift 0.420" Intake, 0.405" Exhaust

FRESHLY REBUILT SHORT BLOCK FOR 8000rpm, new and unused still with assembly lube . 2500.00
Stock pistons
stock rods
Hastings rings
clevite rods and mains clearances with freshly micro polished crank can provide recipes for all parts and work lots of other little details too

Built by TEC in west palm beach, they do a lot of work for titan motorsports.

And finally
SUPERCHARGER KIT
This is as complete as it gets
Supercharge and brackets for alternators and modified alternator and all pulleys
Radiator and water necks needed for the setup
porsche cayanne intake manifold and custom fuel rails and brackets with 65lb injectors
piping
intercooler
Ford Cobra MAF
Nistune tunable computer with harness
It's honestly too much to list
pretty much everything for a bolt in 450whp
4500.00

I know these prices aren't for everyone but thats what I'm asking

Assuming this sells
Headers mounts aluminum driveshaft and a nice twin plate will be going up to.

s13silvia123 · 07-24-2017, 06:14 AM

hello long time no see! welcome back. I'll like to see your boat. I'm in the market for one but cant decide what to get because of many factors. I'll say pics of your boat please

onehundredoctane · 07-24-2017, 06:40 AM

Wow, didn't know this car was still kicking around, always loved it!

eagleeyes221 · 07-24-2017, 12:29 PM

damn i thought this car was dead too. glad to see its still alive

**Phlip** · 07-31-2017, 09:09 AM

Normally I don't do this, but I am feeling nice this morning, I will move this to the builds section.

300ztt · 07-31-2017, 08:04 PM

such a sick car/build!!

slow_sr20 · 08-02-2017, 07:10 PM

So glad to see this back. Love this car. Please stick with a power plant that has more than one camshaft. Would love to hear the sounds this thing makes in person.

[email protected] · 08-03-2017, 11:43 AM

OH this is going to be good, glad to see you back on the boards man!

tb13 · 08-03-2017, 12:36 PM

Oh snap, loved following your old thread on V8Nissans, looking forward to seeing progress!

crash n' burn · 08-04-2017, 09:51 AM

sweet baby jesus. This was one of my favorite cars back in the day. Glad to see it back man.

I<3Zenkis · 11-23-2017, 10:26 AM

For what it’s worth I’d love to see you keep the vh45 it’s such a sick build and sounds better than a ls in my opinion. Either way I’m tuned in.

Ronald_Mcdonald · 11-23-2017, 05:26 PM

Wow, this brings back some memories. I remember waaaay back when you originally swapped it.

Glad to see you're getting back at it, and I can't wait to see the update!

gsracer · 11-05-2018, 02:06 PM

Wow does time fly, after disassembling it and trying to source some new parts I got frustrated and it sat again for a while, I did end up buying the M4 after all and messed with that for a while.

So last week I finally decided to get the car running again, I stopped assembling my built motor and ordered a "low mileage" JDM takeout off of flea bay in hopes that it would be in good shape.

The motor arrived this past weds.

immediately unwrapped it to check it out, its one of the cleaner motors ive come across, looks to be a 98 or 99 model maybe out of a Nissan president based off the fact that there is no ignitor for the coil packs plus general cleanliness.

insides

Friday night comes around and start removing all the oem stuff to get my stuff on

literally 80 lbs of nonsense removed from this motor lol

Saturday getting ready to go in and assembly

Sunday fixing all the broken things on the car, its amazing what happens when a car sits for 3.5 years, all the rubber fuel line was melted I guess from the ethanol in the gas, all 4 brakes need to be bled not a lot but about 2-3 squirts a piece, as usual with nissans the clutch master and slave where bad and needed to be placed. But after some effort she lives again.

No tag but no problem needed some fresh gas

Drove her 40 miles last night , no problems some rattles, nothing like the m4 lol, but its an old race car that's stiff and fast. Its running a little rough very rich actually, only under boost street tuning tonight.

turbo2nr · 11-05-2018, 02:15 PM

3.5 years of not running and gets its fixed and sorted in 1 weekend! LOL i like your style.

Glad to see this thing back, sucks when newer cars distract you but its always good to come back to your roots.

Cant wait for more updates! that JDM motor looks fresh.

I<3Zenkis · 11-05-2018, 04:18 PM

Welcome back. I was starting to think you were done with the VH and going LS. Happy you stayed VH!

gsracer · 11-06-2018, 09:41 AM

Thanks everyone going to try to head to the dyno soon to see how its doing, sadly I think the M4 is faster than the 240 is. lol

PoorMans180SX · 11-06-2018, 10:45 AM

Good to see this thing alive! I figured it didn't exist anymore haha. Excited to see what it puts down!

Bluejayde · 11-06-2018, 11:36 AM

One of my original inspirations when I joined the site! Glad to see you back.

future · 11-06-2018, 04:41 PM

One of the OG threads!

bardabe · 11-06-2018, 06:45 PM

Holy shit dude! bad ass welcome back glad this car didn't get forgotten about, still running it on Nistune?

07-22-2017, 09:02 PM	#1
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Supercharged VH45DE s14 rebuild thread Well after a long hiatus getting the car back on the road.... Original build threads can be found here 2007 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=140078 2008- current http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=140078 So back in feb of 2015 i blew the motor up doing some fun stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpbwXdFTrVQ And then the car sat.... Bought a boat and a new house so i was distracted for a while but I'm back at it... Pulling the engine out this weekend then start to rebuild..... either VH45 or Ls3... haven't decided yet, time will tell. But one thing is for sure, this bitch will be back on the road soon, or I'm buying an M4. What she looked like to start Disassembly... Things are so much easier with a removable core support Everybody always asks for pics of the supercharger brackets so here goes, notice the crazy clearance on the belt, but hey its reliable. Misc pics CTS V brakes another first for the community lol Baller dual 3 inch exhaust made by yours truly and here is where it sits today, it would be out already if it where not for the ram of my hoist going bad with it ready to come out... oh well till tomorrow __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-22-2017, 09:21 PM	#2
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,056 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Glad to see you back and getting amp'd up for the new beast. I say stick with the VH, everyone does the LSx bullshit, continue being unique and different. I've always enjoyed reading the build of your car. __________________ My SR20VET

07-23-2017, 10:55 AM	#5
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 37 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Holy shit back from the dead...I love that this build isnt done. I hear ya about the distraction thing, owning a house keeps you busy. I am sure I dont have to tell you this but for uniqueness, the VH all day. Your car was a blast to watch on the track. Then you dropped the Supercharger in it that made her a beast. Obviously you would know better about the limited aftermarket for the VH and the cost of aftermarket is EXPENSIVE. But getting an LS3 together is usually no budget saver either unless you can get a hell of a deal. And again I am sure you are well aware of the LS aftermarket and availability and interchangeability of the parts. Looking forward to your build. Last edited by 2muchboost; 07-24-2017 at 08:52 AM..

07-23-2017, 11:59 AM	#6
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Thanks for the positive comments guys... the supercharger kit, spare motor with the built bottom end and the built heads with cams are all for sale. If it doesn't sell i guess ill just put it together and throw it back in and see if it makes power. Ive said it before this car will die with me, never going to get rid of it unless it gets totally wrecked lol First time seeing sunlight in 2.5 years, i love the stance of this car. . coming out She's a big bitch Baller competition clutch twin plate with virtually no wear after 4 years of use, this is why you buy quality parts more to come..... __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-23-2017, 06:46 PM	#8
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	So got everything pulled out cleaned and pulled apart.. Nice clean car and engine bay, going to hack up the crossmember a bit and send it to get powder coated, also going to get a nismo power brace, i just hate seeing old dirty parts on the car. Finally cause of death, obliterated number 6 bearing from a 8500 rpm mechanical over rev of a poorly time downshift by me lol.. time to do some soul searching and decide what motor to go forward with __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-22-2017, 10:04 PM	#3
oldschoolsilvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Age: 32 Posts: 237 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow, that's a screen name I haven't seen in a while. Glad to see this car is still around.

07-23-2017, 09:55 AM	#4
speedfiend Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Destin, Fl./Houston, Tx. Age: 36 Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	Been following your builds since day one man!!! Gotta say Im glad to see you back at it. Always loved the sound of that VH screaming around the track! I second the notion of sticking with the VH man. Stay unique and keep it NISSAN lol! Cameron

07-23-2017, 08:44 PM	#10
Jamaica Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC/VA Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How much you want for the built heads and supercharger kit?

07-24-2017, 06:14 AM	#12
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 39 Posts: 3,256 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	hello long time no see! welcome back. I'll like to see your boat. I'm in the market for one but cant decide what to get because of many factors. I'll say pics of your boat please __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

07-24-2017, 06:40 AM	#13
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow, didn't know this car was still kicking around, always loved it!

07-24-2017, 12:29 PM	#14
eagleeyes221 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: connecticut Age: 30 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	damn i thought this car was dead too. glad to see its still alive

07-31-2017, 08:04 PM	#16
300ztt Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	such a sick car/build!!

08-02-2017, 07:10 PM	#17
slow_sr20 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	So glad to see this back. Love this car. Please stick with a power plant that has more than one camshaft. Would love to hear the sounds this thing makes in person.

08-03-2017, 11:43 AM	#18
[email protected] Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OH this is going to be good, glad to see you back on the boards man! __________________ Competition Engines & Dyno Tuning. (951)708-1648 \| [email protected]

08-03-2017, 12:36 PM	#19
tb13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arizona ٩( ᐛ )و Subaru Parts Consultant Age: 26 Posts: 813 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Oh snap, loved following your old thread on V8Nissans, looking forward to seeing progress! __________________

08-04-2017, 09:51 AM	#20
crash n' burn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 32 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	sweet baby jesus. This was one of my favorite cars back in the day. Glad to see it back man.

11-23-2017, 10:26 AM	#21
I<3Zenkis Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For what it’s worth I’d love to see you keep the vh45 it’s such a sick build and sounds better than a ls in my opinion. Either way I’m tuned in.

11-23-2017, 05:26 PM	#22
Ronald_Mcdonald Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 'Merica Age: 34 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, this brings back some memories. I remember waaaay back when you originally swapped it. Glad to see you're getting back at it, and I can't wait to see the update! __________________ Determined to be famous, destined to be infamous.

11-05-2018, 02:06 PM	#23
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Wow does time fly, after disassembling it and trying to source some new parts I got frustrated and it sat again for a while, I did end up buying the M4 after all and messed with that for a while. So last week I finally decided to get the car running again, I stopped assembling my built motor and ordered a "low mileage" JDM takeout off of flea bay in hopes that it would be in good shape. The motor arrived this past weds. immediately unwrapped it to check it out, its one of the cleaner motors ive come across, looks to be a 98 or 99 model maybe out of a Nissan president based off the fact that there is no ignitor for the coil packs plus general cleanliness. insides Friday night comes around and start removing all the oem stuff to get my stuff on literally 80 lbs of nonsense removed from this motor lol Saturday getting ready to go in and assembly Sunday fixing all the broken things on the car, its amazing what happens when a car sits for 3.5 years, all the rubber fuel line was melted I guess from the ethanol in the gas, all 4 brakes need to be bled not a lot but about 2-3 squirts a piece, as usual with nissans the clutch master and slave where bad and needed to be placed. But after some effort she lives again. No tag but no problem needed some fresh gas Drove her 40 miles last night , no problems some rattles, nothing like the m4 lol, but its an old race car that's stiff and fast. Its running a little rough very rich actually, only under boost street tuning tonight. __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

11-05-2018, 02:15 PM	#24
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 35 Posts: 2,560 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	3.5 years of not running and gets its fixed and sorted in 1 weekend! LOL i like your style. Glad to see this thing back, sucks when newer cars distract you but its always good to come back to your roots. Cant wait for more updates! that JDM motor looks fresh. __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

11-05-2018, 04:18 PM	#25
I<3Zenkis Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome back. I was starting to think you were done with the VH and going LS. Happy you stayed VH!

11-06-2018, 09:41 AM	#26
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 37 Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Thanks everyone going to try to head to the dyno soon to see how its doing, sadly I think the M4 is faster than the 240 is. lol __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

11-06-2018, 10:45 AM	#27
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 5,431 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Good to see this thing alive! I figured it didn't exist anymore haha. Excited to see what it puts down! __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-06-2018, 11:36 AM	#28
Bluejayde Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mid-MO Age: 36 Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	One of my original inspirations when I joined the site! Glad to see you back.

11-06-2018, 06:45 PM	#30
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 4,716 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Holy shit dude! bad ass welcome back glad this car didn't get forgotten about, still running it on Nistune? __________________ Review Thread

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