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Lil_D · 09-29-2012, 06:11 PM

so i picked up this coupe on my birthday its a 1989 240sx coupe with a cam'd ka24e on eibach lowering springs and 17x9 rota grids

got it home and installed some stance coils i had from my last car and brand new pbm rucas

swapped to a chuki front end that i had on my other shell then my buddy wanted to take pictures of my car

the motor just randomly stopped working while i was driving it so i pulled the ka and picked up an sr

started pulling the motor apart because i bought it with a spun bearing

so i bought a new crank and new rods and sent them out to the machine shop to make sure everything was in spec and started putting the motor back together

ordered pbm hydro and subframe collars

picked up version select VI kit and silvia rear valances locally

got 50mm rear overs and picked up a 326 wing

woke up to this big box from the ups man and it had wheels in it

got some more pbm goodies

dropped the motor in and got everything mocked up

put the car on the ground for the first time in months

took the car to my buddies shop and had him weld my fenders and my hydro

got the car home and its just been siting on the trailer trying to figure out why the car wouldnt start

then the front fenders came in after 3 months of waiting. so i test fitted the rear fenders and the fronts

Here's a pic my friend took of my rear suspension

a random ass shot

finally picked up my ecu. tried plugging it in and it still isnt getting power i think there is something wrong with my fusebox wiring idk i need to find out soon

well just got some brand new ikeya forumula outer tie rods

also my Powered By Max Front Lower Control arm tension rod combo came in

tried getting the car off the trailer myself and it got stuck -__-

finally got the car in the garage going to start taking it apart soon to figure out if the reason i have low compression is just headgasket or not

well i snapped a cam shaft -___-

well i installed my pbm flca tension rod combo and pbm inner tie rods.

also ordered pbm drop knuckles and going to order more parts soon also picking up a new motor in the next couple weeks

Lil_D · 10-07-2012, 06:17 PM

current parts list on the car as of now:

Engine
s13 sr20det redtop
isis intake manifold
PBM High mount
PBM intake

Suspension
PBM lca/tension rod combo
PBM RLCA
PBM Toe rods
PBM inner tie rods
Ikeya formula outer tie rods
PBM Rucas
Godspeed traction rods (got them with the car)
PBM Rear Drop Knuckles (ordered but havent arrived yet)

Wheels/brakes
Z32 front and rear brake set up
dual rear caliper set up
Work Equip 05 18x12-20
OEM 03/04 cobra 17x9+26

Interior
PBM hydro
JDM Digital Climate Control
Prosport digital boost gauge
AEM Wideband
PBM Weighted shift knob
Safc Neo

Exterior
Dmax +40mm front frenders
Origin 50mm rear over fenders
Version Select VI kit
Dmax roof spoiler

*TheRealSy90* · 10-07-2012, 08:57 PM

Wow, that is a lot more than I expected when I read "attempt"! Damn dude nice shit. Looking forward to more.

boostdd · 10-07-2012, 11:01 PM

That white plasti dip ?

Lil_D · 10-20-2012, 01:57 AM

well i got back from fd it was awesome watched my homies fanboy super hard i fanboyed a little watch my buddy matt field beast it and talked to my other buddy ryan bell about some shit im planning to do with my car

here are some pics from fd ill have more later

i met mad mike

and orido

kado's vk56dett set up super awesome

drift union came to our local wednesday night drift event and i rode with logan in the legacy.

picking up my sr this weekend coming up and i just pulled my old sr out to get torn apart. i have big plans coming as soon as i have the money stay tuned

Lil_D · 10-25-2012, 12:44 PM

sneak peak of what i just got yesterday

real update coming soon

Big Zee · 10-25-2012, 05:58 PM

^ Tomei Exhaust manifold ?

fun looking build! keep up the work!
Also good choice on the coupe. Suggesstion though, grab a set of 264 HKS cams to replace your broken one.

Lil_D · 10-25-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Zee

^ Tomei Exhaust manifold ?

fun looking build! keep up the work!
Also good choice on the coupe. Suggesstion though, grab a set of 264 HKS cams to replace your broken one.

Yep

and I just got rid of that motor about 5 minutes ago and now I have a super awesome new motor

killer240 · 10-25-2012, 06:14 PM

Hey DUDE I know you. lol

car is lookin good.

Lil_D · 10-30-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer240

Hey DUDE I know you. lol

car is lookin good.

haha yeah thanks man i working on it

i was doing some research on how to run an oil cooler for street driving and found this im happy now

Nissansota240 · 10-30-2012, 06:17 PM

If your looking for a decent oil cooler setup I put a lot of work into researching a setup for my car, I've been daily driving all summer with it, and even into late fall here.

Check it out in my build thread in my sig below, not to try and pull views away from your thread. Nice work your doing.

Lil_D · 10-30-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissansota240

If your looking for a decent oil cooler setup I put a lot of work into researching a setup for my car, I've been daily driving all summer with it, and even into late fall here.

Check it out in my build thread in my sig below, not to try and pull views away from your thread. Nice work your doing.

thanks man ill look over it im still trying to figure out the best way to run it

Kingbaby · 10-30-2012, 06:43 PM

stance is gonna be mean

in for more

Nissansota240 · 10-30-2012, 06:43 PM

Mine went

When thermostat is closed
motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> motor

When oil temp increased enough to open the thermostat
motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> oil cooler ---> motor

the thermostat doesn't open up until a certain degree, I can't remember off hand but it would just circulate back to the motor until it opened allowing full flow to the cooler. That way the oil could warm up some allowing the motor to warm up sooner while still continuously going through the oil filter.

My stock temp gauge doesn't really go much over the C on a normal day.

Lil_D · 11-01-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

stance is gonna be mean

in for more

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissansota240

Mine went

When thermostat is closed
motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> motor

When oil temp increased enough to open the thermostat
motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> oil cooler ---> motor

the thermostat doesn't open up until a certain degree, I can't remember off hand but it would just circulate back to the motor until it opened allowing full flow to the cooler. That way the oil could warm up some allowing the motor to warm up sooner while still continuously going through the oil filter.

My stock temp gauge doesn't really go much over the C on a normal day.

ok thanks im going to set it up like yours probably.

well heres my new motor

got it from my friends he built it. this is the motor that got me into sr. its bored out to 2.1 liter, tomei top end with 270 cams. i got a super good deal from him and came with a bunch of extra parts i needed and have always wanted so im super happy now

thisisastickup · 11-01-2012, 06:22 PM

came into this thread thinking "this is gonna be good..."

I'm impressed. dope shit dude! keep buying cool parts.

Z33dori · 11-01-2012, 06:31 PM

so far the only thing not flowing was the purple fiesta in the bay lol

but fuck it keep on trucking, shits gonna be boss

*TheRealSy90* · 11-01-2012, 08:59 PM

In for more.

dazed · 11-01-2012, 09:14 PM

Did you just rattle the wheels and tires in the pic? It looks like no fucks were given.

Everything is coming along good as of late though!

Lil_D · 11-01-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazed

picture of me giving no fucks

Did you just rattle the wheels and tires in the pic? It looks like no fucks were given.

Everything is coming along good as of late though!

yeah i didnt care at this point lol i was mad my car just randomly died. thanks i got some big plans coming as soon as i get more money

CleanAndLegit · 11-01-2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_D

yeah i didnt care at this point lol i was mad my car just randomly died. thanks i got some big plans coming as soon as i get more money

do you still have the type x valances?

Lil_D · 11-01-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanAndLegit

do you still have the type x valances?

no i got rid of the type x valances to a friend and sold the silvia valances on craigslist

JDM king240 · 11-01-2012, 11:56 PM

Lookin good I remember when we talked at minute muffler bout your build and so far it looks clean

food7373 · 11-05-2012, 07:48 PM

It's looking better man!

Lil_D · 11-05-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by food7373

It's looking better man!

Thank you!

Well got some Pbm front knuckles now and called Pbm and they said my Pbm rear knuckles are going to be here in December. So my goal is January ill be driving with this motor on stock turbo and putting my Freddy intake manifold on hopefully ill be drifting soon

Lil_D · 11-07-2012, 02:44 PM

Well this is what my garage looks like as of now

NoPistons! · 11-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Lurking this after seeing the garage. You aren't messing around! Dope shit. Do work!

nastymilk · 11-07-2012, 11:04 PM

Now there's a packed garage! Nice build man, it keeps getting better!

*Mofuhcka* · 11-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Damn son, this shit is soooooo clean. Gonna be good when its done

rednissan180 · 11-08-2012, 09:29 PM

lookin good man

09-29-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 28 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	my attempt to make a decent s13 coupe so i picked up this coupe on my birthday its a 1989 240sx coupe with a cam'd ka24e on eibach lowering springs and 17x9 rota grids got it home and installed some stance coils i had from my last car and brand new pbm rucas swapped to a chuki front end that i had on my other shell then my buddy wanted to take pictures of my car the motor just randomly stopped working while i was driving it so i pulled the ka and picked up an sr started pulling the motor apart because i bought it with a spun bearing so i bought a new crank and new rods and sent them out to the machine shop to make sure everything was in spec and started putting the motor back together ordered pbm hydro and subframe collars picked up version select VI kit and silvia rear valances locally got 50mm rear overs and picked up a 326 wing woke up to this big box from the ups man and it had wheels in it got some more pbm goodies dropped the motor in and got everything mocked up put the car on the ground for the first time in months took the car to my buddies shop and had him weld my fenders and my hydro got the car home and its just been siting on the trailer trying to figure out why the car wouldnt start then the front fenders came in after 3 months of waiting. so i test fitted the rear fenders and the fronts Here's a pic my friend took of my rear suspension a random ass shot finally picked up my ecu. tried plugging it in and it still isnt getting power i think there is something wrong with my fusebox wiring idk i need to find out soon well just got some brand new ikeya forumula outer tie rods also my Powered By Max Front Lower Control arm tension rod combo came in tried getting the car off the trailer myself and it got stuck -__- finally got the car in the garage going to start taking it apart soon to figure out if the reason i have low compression is just headgasket or not well i snapped a cam shaft -___- well i installed my pbm flca tension rod combo and pbm inner tie rods. also ordered pbm drop knuckles and going to order more parts soon also picking up a new motor in the next couple weeks

10-07-2012, 06:17 PM	#2
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 28 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	current parts list on the car as of now: Engine s13 sr20det redtop isis intake manifold PBM High mount PBM intake Suspension PBM lca/tension rod combo PBM RLCA PBM Toe rods PBM inner tie rods Ikeya formula outer tie rods PBM Rucas Godspeed traction rods (got them with the car) PBM Rear Drop Knuckles (ordered but havent arrived yet) Wheels/brakes Z32 front and rear brake set up dual rear caliper set up Work Equip 05 18x12-20 OEM 03/04 cobra 17x9+26 Interior PBM hydro JDM Digital Climate Control Prosport digital boost gauge AEM Wideband PBM Weighted shift knob Safc Neo Exterior Dmax +40mm front frenders Origin 50mm rear over fenders Version Select VI kit Dmax roof spoiler Last edited by Lil_D; 10-20-2012 at 02:00 AM..

10-20-2012, 01:57 AM	#5
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 28 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	well i got back from fd it was awesome watched my homies fanboy super hard i fanboyed a little watch my buddy matt field beast it and talked to my other buddy ryan bell about some shit im planning to do with my car here are some pics from fd ill have more later i met mad mike and orido kado's vk56dett set up super awesome drift union came to our local wednesday night drift event and i rode with logan in the legacy. picking up my sr this weekend coming up and i just pulled my old sr out to get torn apart. i have big plans coming as soon as i have the money stay tuned __________________ @lild415

10-25-2012, 12:44 PM	#6
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 28 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sneak peak of what i just got yesterday real update coming soon __________________ @lild415

10-30-2012, 06:17 PM	#11
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	If your looking for a decent oil cooler setup I put a lot of work into researching a setup for my car, I've been daily driving all summer with it, and even into late fall here. Check it out in my build thread in my sig below, not to try and pull views away from your thread. Nice work your doing. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

10-07-2012, 11:01 PM	#4
boostdd Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: victorville Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	That white plasti dip ?

10-25-2012, 05:58 PM	#7
Big Zee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BC Age: 37 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	^ Tomei Exhaust manifold ? fun looking build! keep up the work! Also good choice on the coupe. Suggesstion though, grab a set of 264 HKS cams to replace your broken one.

10-25-2012, 06:14 PM	#9
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 31 Posts: 2,619 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Hey DUDE I know you. lol car is lookin good.

10-30-2012, 06:43 PM	#14
Nissansota240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Land of Purple Rain Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Mine went When thermostat is closed motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> motor When oil temp increased enough to open the thermostat motor ---> oil filter ---> thermostat ---> oil cooler ---> motor the thermostat doesn't open up until a certain degree, I can't remember off hand but it would just circulate back to the motor until it opened allowing full flow to the cooler. That way the oil could warm up some allowing the motor to warm up sooner while still continuously going through the oil filter. My stock temp gauge doesn't really go much over the C on a normal day. __________________ DLG - DIRTYLOVE

11-01-2012, 06:22 PM	#16
thisisastickup Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Lenox, IL Age: 29 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	came into this thread thinking "this is gonna be good..." I'm impressed. dope shit dude! keep buying cool parts.

11-01-2012, 06:31 PM	#17
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 32 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	so far the only thing not flowing was the purple fiesta in the bay lol but fuck it keep on trucking, shits gonna be boss __________________

11-01-2012, 09:14 PM	#19
dazed Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Did you just rattle the wheels and tires in the pic? It looks like no fucks were given. Everything is coming along good as of late though!

11-01-2012, 11:56 PM	#23
JDM king240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: california CA Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Lookin good I remember when we talked at minute muffler bout your build and so far it looks clean

11-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#24
food7373 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's looking better man!

11-07-2012, 02:44 PM	#26
Lil_D Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Bay Area Age: 28 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Well this is what my garage looks like as of now __________________ @lild415

11-07-2012, 10:35 PM	#27
NoPistons! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carolina Posts: 548 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lurking this after seeing the garage. You aren't messing around! Dope shit. Do work! __________________ Just another broke ass drifter

11-07-2012, 11:04 PM	#28
nastymilk Join Date: May 2012 Location: H TOWN MAYNGE Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Now there's a packed garage! Nice build man, it keeps getting better! __________________

11-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#29
Mofuhcka Barrys World Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,810 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Damn son, this shit is soooooo clean. Gonna be good when its done __________________ @hcr32love 400whp NEO R32 Sedan

11-08-2012, 09:29 PM	#30
rednissan180 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: memphis Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	lookin good man

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