S13 rhd conversion

[pssht]

Here is what i am looking for, i have most of the parts needed for a rhd conversion, but i am wondering a few things, like what can i re-use from my lhd firewall, do i need a new brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch master? Where can i get new brake, and clutch lines, or can i only get used ones, also do i need diffrent p.s. Lines or are the dual cam ones fine? I searched but just cant seem to find a comprehensive parts list.
Thanx in advance
-daelen-

[JVDSKYRINE]

I just want to know what made you decide to do a rhd conversion? just asking cuz I have a japanese car and it isn't sweet. Left hand turns suck and ghey people ask you how you got a british car every day. Not to mention wasting money on shit that doesn't up your cars performance in any way.

If you really wanna follow through with it I am sure i could find some shit in canada for you.

[pssht]

idk why, just always wanted to do it, got a very good deal on some parts, and just changing things up a little bit, it isnt my daily so there arent to many problems with that.
basicly what i am looking for is a list of parts *NEEDED* for the swap, i have no ac, heat, cc, and have a custom chassis harness, it is a very bare bones car.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
THANX
-DAELEN-

[redclaw05]

A friend once told me, "I want to do a RHD conversion."

I said, "Why? So the guy next to you at the track can shake hands with you because he spent his money on his RB26/2JZ conversion?"

Meaning.....why spend it on something JDM useless......Unless you deliver mail, don't do it.

[pssht]

i see where you are coming from, and i agree in some ways, but you know we all add personal touches to our cars, insted of buying a body kit, or some crazy wheels, rhd is fo me, i already saved up bought my sr, biger brakes, coilovers, suspension arms, and manny other goodies, this is just one thing on my list i would love to do.
once again i am looking for a list of *NEEDED* parts for the swap as in brake lines, clutch line yada yada
thanx
-daelen-

[Ka24Power]

one of the little things that a lot of people forget is that LHD wiper blades go the wrong way. Just a little thing to point out that you might want to do, I know if I was doing a RHD swap for whatever reason I'd make sure to change the mounting points and get the JDM wiper arms.

Power steering rack is different, so the lines will probably be different as well. I haven't closely looked at any of my buddy's cars. He has a RHD silvia, a RHD 180, and a RHD silvia front clip still. If I think of it next time I'll look

[BLKS13]

I don't see a problem with you using a lhd brake master and clutch master...maybe the lines go in on the other end. I'll get confirmation later today when I talk to one of my buddies..

[Ka24Power]

Oh, that reminds me that a RHD clutch master is different, to clear the fire wall. And the master cyl. lines do exit on the other side, so you might want to pick one up.

[pssht]

thanx for all the help guys,yea i will be looking for a clutch and brake master then.
oh and to the people that neg repd me because of this thread, i did search, never found a very comprehensive list of parts needed, and if wanting rhd= fanboy lame than so be it! we should all be able to do things to our cars that we like, and not have people wine about it. what i would like is someone who has done the conversion to chime in and tell me what parts they *NEEDED*
thanx
-daelen-

[VAs13]

Oh, that reminds me that a RHD clutch master is different, to clear the fire wall. And the master cyl. lines do exit on the other side, so you might want to pick one up.

im using a lhd clutch master, but jdm bmc

rhd steering rack
rhd fire wall
rhd dash support
rhd dash
rhd steering column
rhd center console
rhd shifter trim
rhd bmc

[dori_sil8t]

get a rhd front clip that is all dont do anything else... cut n paste thats it.
personally its a waste of time n money..but it ur time n money so go for it.

[JVD]

I also have a JDM car. Overall it's pretty gay besides your turbo not hanging out right in front of your BMC. That's about it...

[pssht]

yea, thanx for the heads up guys, over all i would just like to take the leap, find out for myself, the few rhd cars i have driven felt amazing, idk why, just more comfy, so i figure why not try it, i wont have to much cash into it, just time, but that dosnt bother me

last but not least
im guessing i most likely need new brake lines? anywhere to purchase brand new? RHD japan etc?
do i need diffrent:
clutch line?
p.s. lines?
thanx for all of the help
o and vas13 thanx for that list
-daelen-

[Slammed180]

I have RHD abs brake lines as well as the ABS unit.

[pssht]

thanx, but im looking to stay non-abs
thanx tho
-daelen-

[RPS13Dorifto]

Here is what i am looking for, i have most of the parts needed for a rhd conversion, but i am wondering a few things, like what can i re-use from my lhd firewall, do i need a new brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch master? Where can i get new brake, and clutch lines, or can i only get used ones, also do i need diffrent p.s. Lines or are the dual cam ones fine? I searched but just cant seem to find a comprehensive parts list.
Thanx in advance
-daelen-



you just wanna get asked if your car is a skyline 20 times a day don't you... i drive 2 rhd cars and if i could trade for the exact same cars in lhd i would... left had turns are hard... every single person that notices stares at you... you get asked if you car is from Britain or if it is a skyline.... cops around here hate them..... just a few of the cons of rhd....


i vote waste of time and money.....

[jspecusa]

i had 3 rhd cars here and been driving them around for awhile.
beside being pull over by cops and people asking you stupid questions all day long.
you also will have a hard time right turn exiting plazas, the blind spot is so bad you might want to get a passenger to look for you.
beside that my best advice if you serious about doing th,is is to buy a complete rhd car so you don't have to have the hassle of looking for missing parts and just swap parts over to each car and sell the rhd as lhd race only car.
beside EVERYTHING you need from a front clip, you'll also need door panels, what's inside the door, center console.
good luck,

sam

[Brian]

oh mannnnn, I want to do a RHD conversion so bad.
JUST so I can do sweet high fives with other drivers at the track.

I did that in my s14 with my friend in a r33. it was TOO cool!

[nissan180sxer]

i finished my conversion not too long ago, best bet is to buy a complete front clip. ac/heater boxes, brakes lines... the list goes on.
if you have manual windows then you dont need the door panels :)

also, the side mirrors are different too.

[pssht]

ok, so here is the deal, i was givin a large lump of rhd parts and was just trying to figure out if i was missing alot, if i was then i would just sell the stuff, if i had most of them i was going to go ahead and do it, to many people just want to come in here and bash on something, i DONT care what your oppinions are, i have my own, i dont meen about how hard left turns are, or blind spots, im talking about all the people that come in here and wine, why do you care? no seriously, does it make that big of a differance in your life if i change my car? i am not building it for you, you will never have to drive it.
thanx to all of the people giving constuctive info in here, i greatly appriceate it.
THANX
-DAELEN-

[honeybadger]

I've driven RHD cars in urban environments... its pretty stupid/inconvenient/unsafe


BUT ITS UNIQUE!!!

[RPS13Dorifto]

ok, so here is the deal, i was givin a large lump of rhd parts and was just trying to figure out if i was missing alot, if i was then i would just sell the stuff, if i had most of them i was going to go ahead and do it, to many people just want to come in here and bash on something, i DONT care what your oppinions are, i have my own, i dont meen about how hard left turns are, or blind spots, im talking about all the people that come in here and wine, why do you care? no seriously, does it make that big of a differance in your life if i change my car? i am not building it for you, you will never have to drive it.
thanx to all of the people giving constuctive info in here, i greatly appriceate it.
THANX
-DAELEN-




how is people who have driven rhd cars telling you that it sucks not constructive... "Be Different" it doesn't affect anyone but you, but people with experience are telling you to use your money in a more constructive way... ... at least if you want to change your turbo your steering rack wont be in the way.... i guess...

[pssht]

i said thank you for that advice, i can see where it would be a problem, but its not my daily, i have my jeep for that, this would just be another fun project to do on the car over the winter, the motor will already be out, and the previous owner put a flywheel through the firewall and did a shitty patch job, so i just figure why not? i can deal with the p.i.t.a. every once and awhile. once again i am not trying to be an ass, i understand all of your guys points, and thank you, all im looking for right now is a list of all the parts *NEEDED* for it as in lines and what not.
THANX
-DAELEN-



how is people who have driven rhd cars telling you that it sucks not constructive... "Be Different" it doesn't affect anyone but you, but people with experience are telling you to use your money in a more constructive way... ... at least if you want to change your turbo your steering rack wont be in the way.... i guess...

[pssht]

ok so thanx to westcojustin, i think i might just use usdm clutch, and brake masters and just bend up my own hard lines, any pros or cons to this thanx?

[Skee]

its fun i just sold mine and i used a clutch master off a 240 i dont see why you needa rhd one i had alot of us parts on mine and had no problems its fun and dont cost much to do i only had about 150 into mine to do a full convertion if the price is right and you have time then do it to do rhd convertion i dont see how some poeple say they can buy a better motor for that price dam you guys need to check the prices again lol

[pssht]

thanx skee, what all usdm 240sx parts did you re-use?

[Skee]

used the clutch and the brake just make your own brake lines and CLutch lines

[pssht]

thanx skee. so im still unsure, cane i re-use the usdm p.s. lines?


and haha and if your going to neg rep me, give me a better reason than *noob* at least put some thought behind it and make it constructive

[Slammed180]

I think you should do a CHD conversion:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x289/Slammed180/1995-mclaren-f1-lm.jpg

Then you'd be ubber cool, and unique. :keke:

[pssht]

haha! sold! can i get that dash from jdm land! lol

[Petoria]

Don't know if a s14 rhd brake booster and bmc would work for a s13. If so I have one laying around for you.

[Geno750]

I've got a bunch of rhd interior pieces. Also, I just bought an auzone clutch master cylinder and put its insides in my old rhd one for my car, worked fine. The problem is depending on where you got it, US clutch master cylinders won't clear the intake manifold.

[midmodrift]

I haven't done a rhd convesion yet, but to all the naysayers, i, for one find a rhd easier to see out of, and easier to drive. However, i am left handed, and most of my righthanded friends can't drive my rhd.

[TURBOMAN]

I said due it, is your car, your time and at least you will gain some knowledge. By the second time you decide to make another RHD car it will come out much better...

[Geno750]

I haven't done a rhd convesion yet, but to all the naysayers, i, for one find a rhd easier to see out of, and easier to drive. However, i am left handed, and most of my righthanded friends can't drive my rhd.

It is easier...in a country using RHD cars. I agree it does feel more natural, but RHD in a LHD country kinda sucks.

Things that are a PITA in a RHD car here:
Left turns at intersections with cars in the opposite left turn lane
Two lane pass
Fucking parking lots.

Things that are awesome
The looks you get while rolling down the highway like this:
http://www.students.uwf.edu/cmr15/carwebpics/kegdriving.jpg

[1eightySX]

I don't have a problem with mine. But like all my other fellow Canadians said, you get a lot of dumb looks and questions.... mostly skyline related. The driving part is easy as is the parallel parking. If you can do it for cheap and you really want it than go for it, but if you find that it gets to pricey with all the hidden costs than maybe pull the plug... good luck with the build.

[Cloud9]

Too many people are saying there thoughts on rhd, he is asking for what he needs to complete it. Also im not defending it, lol I just would like to be able to search and not siff through all this bs. thx and have a nice day!

[SlideWell]

i had a RHD conversion professionally done for a few reasons.
1) the interior was vandalized, cut up dash etc.
2) i got the car for 2500
3) it was automatic
4) the cost to convert to manual, swap in an SR, buy a good used dash, was all the same price i payed for the conversion.
5) i have really bad scars on my left arm from a work injury, so i prefer to have that arm down at the shifter.
6) the clip i got was super clean
with that being said, im happy with everything aside from the down time, but thats a given. the questions people ask are funny to me. hell even when i had a LHD s14 before i got people asking if it was a skyline due to the way i had it looking at the time. people are dumb, and its up to you how you choose to look upon their remarks.

[JDMbyBlood]

I know this is a old post, but thought I would ask.... ;)What is the going rate for a RHD clip w/o the motor these days?

[nathanong87]

I know this is a old post, but thought I would ask.... ;)What is the going rate for a RHD clip w/o the motor these days?

i say pickup a whole front clip and sell the motor+tranny etc after wards. you dont see too many "rhd necessary components" auctions sans engine, if u know what i'm trying to say

[s13 @ fullboost]

to each his own good luck with it.

[Walperstyle]

i'd sell what you do have, and pickup free regular parts.

Being from Canada, the only way I'll drive RHD is if its in a R32 or in january, a R33 :)

[bardabe]

^^^ don;'t listen to the nay sayers you like it just do it,

I had a RHD and I loved it, kinda sucks converting it though to do it properly its a SHIT TON of mother fuckin work, like you will hate your self while your are doing it and possibly mutilate your genitalia but once you are done you'll be smiling like your the coolest kid on the block.

[zenki.life]

wasnt there a saying that went something to the effect of


"the only thing a RHD conversion is good for is shaking the hand of the guy on the line immediately next you who did the smart thing and instead decided to spend his time, sweat and money swapping in an RB"

[lolatclint]

Just do a Middle Hand Drive conversion. Its the new JDM swag.

[dsc4130]

if you want to do a rhd swap do it because you want to and not cause its cool. your driving(that is if you can drift) is going to suffer and like everyone else said driving them around town is a mother.

i just converted mine and it was a ton of work. the best way to do it is to get an empty clip due to the fact that everything you need is in its proper place.(for reference) be perpared to have a ton of work a head of you. it took me a solid week of 6 hour days getting everything cut out, trimmed up, and welded in(oh ya if you cant weld, dont have your own welder, or know how to use one, be prepared to spent a ton of money) i still havent gotten to my wiring yet cause i have to work on other peoples cars now,being unemployed sucks(thank collar bone). AND DO IT THE RIGHT WAY, move your wipers to the correct side.

heres an idea how much work it is
lhd
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0342.jpg
went on a cutting rampage*note the blower motor opening, ya that needs to change*
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0350.jpg
rhd firewall test fit
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0353-1.jpg
rhd blower motor opening
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0356.jpg
opposite side
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0357.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0360.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0361.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0380.jpg
and while your in there its a very good idea to stitch weld the chassis like so
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0379.jpg

sry for all the pics i just wanted to show you how much work it really is.
For all the people that are going to say i wasted my money, i work for a a Japanese importer and had a clip laying around from a previous swap so everything i have done was free. just cost me welding wire and my time, and with a broken collar bone you really cant ride bikes or go to work so i had tons of time.
good luck and if you have any question pm me if you'd like some help

[bardabe]

^^^ just what im about to do if i do pick up a new Hatch LOL

[missiledrift]

On my rhd conversion the only thing that was replaced was the rack & pinion and the dashboard. the pedals were modified to clear the steering column. The same firewall was used new holes were drilled and the old holes were coverd with aluminum sheets welded on to the firewall and worked on with body filler, sanded down and painted to give it a clean look.

[japslapsilvia]

On my rhd conversion the only thing that was replaced was the rack & pinion and the dashboard. the pedals were modified to clear the steering column. The same firewall was used new holes were drilled and the old holes were coverd with aluminum sheets welded on to the firewall and worked on with body filler, sanded down and painted to give it a clean look.

ur about a year too late....

and how in the hell do u weld aluminum sheets to a steel firewall????

[zooopreme]

I sorta have a quick question for OP:

I saw that you didn't want ABS equipped on your car, for what reason did you choose to not have ABS?

[zooopreme]

oh snap, I didn't realize that this was an old thread...smh...

[dreamin240sx]

do what you want man i really want to see it when your done.

[mikeys13]

Do you have any more pics of this?


if you want to do a rhd swap do it because you want to and not cause its cool. your driving(that is if you can drift) is going to suffer and like everyone else said driving them around town is a mother.

i just converted mine and it was a ton of work. the best way to do it is to get an empty clip due to the fact that everything you need is in its proper place.(for reference) be perpared to have a ton of work a head of you. it took me a solid week of 6 hour days getting everything cut out, trimmed up, and welded in(oh ya if you cant weld, dont have your own welder, or know how to use one, be prepared to spent a ton of money) i still havent gotten to my wiring yet cause i have to work on other peoples cars now,being unemployed sucks(thank collar bone). AND DO IT THE RIGHT WAY, move your wipers to the correct side.

heres an idea how much work it is
lhd
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0342.jpg
went on a cutting rampage*note the blower motor opening, ya that needs to change*
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0350.jpg
rhd firewall test fit
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0353-1.jpg
rhd blower motor opening
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0356.jpg
opposite side
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0357.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0360.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0361.jpg
hr to://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0380.jpg
and while your in there its a very good idea to stitch weld the chassis like so
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0379.jpg

sry for all the pics i just wanted to show you how much work it really is.
For all the people that are going to say i wasted my money, i work for a a Japanese importer and had a clip laying around from a previous swap so everything i have done was free. just cost me welding wire and my time, and with a broken collar bone you really cant ride bikes or go to work so i had tons of time.
good luck and if you have any question pm me if you'd like some help

[jared420sx]

Buy a rhd one


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[mikeys13]

Buy a rhd one


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Can't justify the cost of selling mine for less than what a rhd s13 Silvia costs. When I got everything to swap this and s15 dash/console for 400 bucks.

[dizzariot]

Can you justify bumping a fucking thread from forever ago? For fuck's sake.