progress of my s13 shell

[White Comet]

I don't often post on here, but i figured i'd take a few minutes to share my project that's been keeping me busy. to get a little background, here's what i had before that i'm putting down
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/DSC00134.jpg
it's a 1993 se. sr swapped with type x aero. a few other upgrades, nothing really impressive and basically it was too rough around the edges to keep. It has MASSIVE frame rust and it's not worth taking the time to fix it so i'm starting fresh.

Back in september I found a 1990 base model shell (no motor or trans but everything else intact) with 91k miles on it and no underbody rust.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newcar001.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newcar002.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newcar004.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newcar008.jpg
it's a little bit of a fixer upper but basically clean. there was however minor rust on the body.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newcar003.jpg
the seller was asking $800, but after inspecting it I decided it was worth maybe half of that. I offered the guy $300 and he wanted to wait a little since someone had offered $500. After a week of waiting the other person that had offered hadn't been heard from, I reminded him that I had cash in hand. The next day my dad and brother came with me and we left with it nice and secure on the trailer.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/loadingup001.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/loadingup006.jpg
I got it home and immediately started working on it after unloading it. My brother removed the batter tray as i stripped what was left in the bay. after cleaning, scrubbing, sanding and prepping it was ready for paint.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/paint1003.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/wiring1007.jpg

I won't bore you with all the pics and details, but i started swapping the good parts form my type x replica as well as purchasing some other nice pieces. i picked up a z31 bmc and swapped over my new remanned q45 brakes and ss lines. I spent hours under the car scouring the underbody and coating it with truck bed liner. since it was to be daily driven i had to prepare for bad weather and protect against rust.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/rustremover011.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/windy022.jpg

I originally planned on doing very basic work and having my sr swapped in in less then a month, but once you get in there its easy to keep going until everything is PERFECT. a firend convinced me to drop the gast tank and subframe. i cleaned the tank and truck bed lined that as well.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/subframe003.jpg
i picked up the energy suspension master bushing kit and replaced every bushing on the car. I also picked up the ES subframe pienapple bushings.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/rustremover010.jpg
subframe dismantled and being cleaned

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/DSCN0498.jpg
looking fresh to be put back together.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/subbush023.jpg
pineaple bushings

every suspension arm was removed, had the bushings pressed out and was wire wheeled before being painted semi gloss black and having the new bushings installed. I also took apart my vlsd and reshimmed it using the thickest shim you can get (1.49cm) in a nutshell, it'll make it look harder. i also cleaned everything up and installed my jdm vlsd diff cover with the vents!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/DSC00194.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bushings005.jpg
i bolted everything up to teh subframe and torqued it all to spec
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/notime001.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/notime002.jpg


i got the subframe and gas tank reinstalled and covered the interior with fatmat
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/fatmat001.jpg
i got the rear carpet cleaned and installed with the kai project battery cage and the lower mount for the cusco tri brace bolted in
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/rainy009.jpg

It's not finished yet, but i also started doing major work with the electrical system. with the help of a friend and fellow forum member we swapped the entire body harness in favor of an SE harness so all the power options could be added. before putting it in, we traced and removed every single wire that wasn't needed.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/progress1020.jpg
to really clean it up we did a tuck that removes any unneeded wires from the engine bay. only whats absolutely necessary is in the bay at all.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/brakes008.jpg
as you can see the bundle of wires is very thinned out, and with a little bending of that lip the wires will run up where i'm holding them, so i don't shread anything when i slam it.

type x cluster is also ready to go. i used maxima plugs and built the harness myself, repinning everything where it was needed
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/DSC00146.jpg

the front and rear also got new moog ball joints. at this point the rear end is finished and back on the ground...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/rearground008.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/rearground009.jpg
and the front end is just waiting for me to put the flcas with new bushings and ball joints on as well as truck bed line the front wheel wells and install my kyb struts
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newstrut002.jpg

wheel wells wanting attention
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/newstrut004.jpg
my plan was to do everything except for actually swapping the engine outside, but considering its 5 degrees outside, i plan on sanding the wheel wells (so i don't have a mess inside) then wheeling it into the garage for the rest of the project (reinstall interior, get front end on ground, swap engine and other little things).

I plan on putting the type x aero on but not until i get to the body work and get the car professionally painted. Until then i refuse to rock the pignose bumper so i'll be rattle canning this chuki bumper i got for free.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/redo005.jpg
well technically it wasn't free, i wired up type x bumper lights in return for it.

That's basically it, theres a few mods i haven't bothered mentioning since i don;t want to make this too long or detailed. feel free to ask questions or give opinons, thanks :D

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Hi Jeff! I'm glad you're taking the clean route to this one! Let me know if you need any help.

[deadstock40]

hey, looks good man.

did you only fatmat the trunk ?

[kuruptR]

looking good. keep it up.

[holybushoffire]

Awesome!!

Looks fresh and squeeky clean!

I'm sure you've heard this before, but so you're ahead of the "type X" police. You may want to start referring to your bumper/aero as Kouki.

Aside from that, it looks awesome!!! :bigok:

[White Comet]

Hi Jeff! I'm glad you're taking the clean route to this one! Let me know if you need any help.
yeah i'm doing this one very meticulously. once the car is in teh garage it'll be nicer to work on. its fuckin 3 degrees right now

as for the fatmat, its only in the trunk but thats because i haven't been able to do more. especially with it being cold, it's hard to to work that stuff even with a heat gun


Awesome!!

Looks fresh and squeeky clean!

I'm sure you've heard this before, but so you're ahead of the "type X" police. You may want to start referring to your bumper/aero as Kouki.

Aside from that, it looks awesome!!! :bigok:
thanks. thats actually the first time i've heard that though about calling the type x aero kouki. I mean i know it is from a kouki s13, but i didn't know "kouki" was prefferred. especially since not all kouki s13s had the aero, only the type x model

[mrmephistopheles]

thanks. thats actually the first time i've heard that though about calling the type x aero kouki. I mean i know it is from a kouki s13, but i didn't know "kouki" was prefferred. especially since not all kouki s13s had the aero, only the type x model

This is the worst misconception, and one of my pet peeves.

Aero was available on ALL models of 180sx, and standard on at least two.

Referring to kouki 180sx aero as simply being 'TYPE X' is akin to saying that automatic transmissions are ONLY on 240sx convertibles. This is obviously wrong, because you know better, but if you didn't know better and knew that AT was the only option for verts, it might be an assumed conclusion.

Either way, you know that ATs were available on all models of 240sx just liek I know that kouki 18s0x aero was available on all models of kouki 180sx.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5616/180sxcomparonx4.jpg

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/5311/kouki180sxsportscg8.jpg

[Brian]

I've seen your type x project on NICO.

[memo92]

The Type S in the catalog picture is an automatic...look at the center console...the shift lever is for automatic transmission.

[ThatGuy]

"Type X" is the ultimate Nissan Fanboy BUZZWORD, I swear.

If you had a build thread with "Type X" and "Bayside Blue" in it, you would win Fanboy of the Year.

Show your intelligence, call it what it is, Kouki 180sx.

[mrmephistopheles]

I've seen your type x project on NICO.

Stop pretending to be ignorant, Brian. I know you know better.

The Type S in the catalog picture is an automatic...look at the center console...the shift lever is for automatic transmission.

Relevance? If you're citing my example, re-read it.

All models of kouki 180sx (X, R, S) were available in 5MT and 4AT.

[Bumnah]

I'll die before I refer to my car as "Kouki"

[memo92]

Relevance? If you're citing my example, re-read it.

All models of kouki 180sx (X, R, S) were available in 5MT and 4AT.

I read it. I see that the three models are offered with the A/T and M/T options...thanks for the picture.

I also can see that the Type S has the SR20DE(~140hp)...N/A? Correct?

I just found it interesting that Nissan added the Type S in the catolog as an automatic...all three could have been M/T.

Thanks Mr.Meph.

[mrmephistopheles]

I'll die before I refer to my car as "Kouki"

Nobody ever asked you to. It's a matter of using proper terminology to describe things. Frankly, if you wanted to move away from the 'zenki/chuuki/kouki' set of descriptors and describe things by production dates or other specific terms, I'm completely fine with it.


I read it. I see that the three models are offered with the A/T and M/T options...thanks for the picture.

I also can see that the Type S has the SR20DE(~140hp)...N/A? Correct?

I just found it interesting that Nissan added the Type S in the catolog as an automatic...all three could have been M/T.

Thanks Mr.Meph.

Yes, Type S is the nonturbo model. IIRC there was another SR20DE model called Type G, which was not standard-equipped with aero (like the Type R).

[memo92]

Yes, Type S is the nonturbo model. IIRC there was another SR20DE model called Type G, which was not standard-equipped with aero (like the Type R).

Would you happen to have a picture of the Type G?

I'm just curious, thanks.

[DisEpyon]

Just curious on what kind of front bumper is on the red car in the first picture that mrmephistopheles posted up? It does not appear to look like the other two or maybe it is, hard to tell from a side shot like that.

[holybushoffire]

thanks. thats actually the first time i've heard that though about calling the type x aero kouki. I mean i know it is from a kouki s13, but i didn't know "kouki" was prefferred. especially since not all kouki s13s had the aero, only the type x model

haha told ya.. :Owned:

[Brian]

Looks like a Type R front bumper.

[blu808]

I know this is a bit off topic. But I have that Carrozzeria head unit and cd changer that is pictured in that bottom add. I have never seen or been able to find any info out about it. It works good but doesn't receive us radio stations. Is it worth much?

[sidewayz240]

I know this is a bit off topic. But I have that Carrozzeria head unit and cd changer that is pictured in that bottom add. I have never seen or been able to find any info out about it. It works good but doesn't receive us radio stations. Is it worth much?


Japan uses different FM waves then most of the world but you can buy a radio frequency converter so you can use it. Example: C.A. Tronics - Car Radio Frequency Converter (http://catronics.com.au/fmconverter.html)

There was a guy selling that Carrozzeria head unit on a local forum with a fm frequency converter for $90, as far as I know if still hasnt sold, so no, not worth much.

[blu808]

Thanks man!

[mrmephistopheles]

Would you happen to have a picture of the Type G?

I'm just curious, thanks.

Looks the same as Type R. No aero, just stock kouki front bumper.

Just curious on what kind of front bumper is on the red car in the first picture that mrmephistopheles posted up? It does not appear to look like the other two or maybe it is, hard to tell from a side shot like that.

It's the same, stock kouki 180sx.

Looks like a Type R front bumper.

:tardrim:

[White Comet]

haha told ya.. :Owned:
yeah i see know, wow i had no idea it was such a hot topic. i'm aware that the other models (type s and type r) have the same bumper and tail lights and the R even has the wing, but i thought that the full aero (sideskirts, rear valences, etc) were only available on the type x though. it's no big deal either way, i can call it kouki if thats better. I don't think that calling it type x aero makes me anymore jdm.

thanks for the comments

[holybushoffire]

yeah i see know, wow i had no idea it was such a hot topic. i'm aware that the other models (type s and type r) have the same bumper and tail lights and the R even has the wing, but i thought that the full aero (sideskirts, rear valences, etc) were only available on the type x though. it's no big deal either way, i can call it kouki if thats better. I don't think that calling it type x aero makes me anymore jdm.

thanks for the comments

No problem dude.

I didn't mean for the last comment to come off as dickish. either way please keep updating your thread, I'm always interested in seeing some nice clean chassis'!

[White Comet]

it's all good, thread jacks don't bother me but thank you om1kron. and holybush, i didn't take it as dickish, i just had no idea anyone cared what it gets called.

If you had a build thread with "Type X" and "Bayside Blue" in it, you would win Fanboy of the Year.

orly? i haven't heard heard much about bayside blue from fanboys, but like i said i don't frequent this forum often. what about daytona blue? cuz thats what color the car will get painted, and good luck changing my mind :D

forgot to mention before i'm ragged on for the kyb's, there only temorary cuz i got em for $250. coilovers will be coming as well as some sexy pbm parts. the last part i got was nismo motor and trans mounts. In the near future before the car gets on the road will be pbm rucas, pbm radiator and possibly a pbm intercooler kit. I have to check out the current fmic and see if its leaking at all. the lower corner is crunched a little (from before i bought it).


just for reference heres how the engine looked when i first bought it
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/1553852817_l.jpg

and heres a more current pic, but it's still over a year old
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/DSCN0165-1.jpg

i'll keep updates of the progress coming. i shoudl have a little tim e on monday and hope to get it in the garage. i've been working on the car outside and with it being like 5 degrees it really sucks

[articdragon192]

How come no shroud?

[White Comet]

^ good question. never one on the car when i bought it and now that i have an efan theres no need for stock shroud. i do with i had a shroud for the permacool fan

[Bigsyke]

Only issues I see with the initial chassis build are as follows;

When you stripped the chassis, you forgot some rubber grommets, the horns, some misc hoses and wiring, and seems the windsheild wiper mechinism. The grommets will be the 1st area this duplichipper bedliner will flake off.

Also, if your car see's sub 30*f weather, I wouldnt advise "just" spraying the bedlinner on the bottom of the car. Reason being the stuff pretty much sucks ass. You need an epoxy paint over etched clean primer. When the bedliner flakes/lifts up it forces the salt right between the chassis and paint, forcing intercourse with the metal. You will never know the rust is spreading like aids underneath.

Undercoating is a very touchy thing, really the only way to do it, is to completely strip the underbody of paint, etch it, epoxy paint, and a durrable top coat. Rubberized undercoating will stick to the paint, however lift all layers of paint "up" when it cracks from the heating/cooling cycles of mother nature. So just use epoxy paint.

On our cars the most rust happens where the factory undercoating is.

[White Comet]

hmm thats interesting to know. I'm skeptical myself about the bed liner but i tested it in a small area it seems durable. its not the spray on kind if that makes a difference. I've found that with multiple thick coats its seems pretty resistant to scratching. heres a short vid of me trying to scratch it with a grade 8 bolt
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/th_rainy002.jpg (http://s395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/?action=view&current=rainy002.flv)
but time will tell, i plan on pulling it over the pit every week or so to check everything. thanks for the heads up on the proper way to undercoat, i will definetly do that on my fc.

no update until tomorrow, i have to work a double and do some laundry before work

[Sti_Guy]

remove the clutch fan and put a big fan in its place. Your running a turbo, your just wasting power.

[Brian]

I know this is a bit off topic. But I have that Carrozzeria head unit and cd changer that is pictured in that bottom add. I have never seen or been able to find any info out about it. It works good but doesn't receive us radio stations. Is it worth much?

Where did you get it?

I had THAT headunit in my s14 for a while.
The double DIN one that folds down and has the casette deck in there too.
Mine worked perfect with a converter.

I sold it to somebody local a while ago.

[White Comet]

remove the clutch fan and put a big fan in its place. Your running a turbo, your just wasting power.

^ good question. never one on the car when i bought it and now that i have an efan theres no need for stock shroud. i do with i had a shroud for the permacool fanthank you for reading before posting :squintd:

[White Comet]

uploading some pics right now, nothing monumental but some interesting stuff. i'll post em soon

[White Comet]

UPDATE- nothing big but i have lots of pics. seriously i just spent a few hours cleaning the shop and now its ready for my s13 besides that i went up to the barn and went through all my parts to see what i have, what i need etc and i have pics of lots of the parts ready to go on. after all that i talked to my dad about putting my car in the shop. he's crazy anal about how he likes everything up there so he set some ground rules the game plan is to get it in there in the next day or so, we just have to push the chevelle out and pull the diesel out as well, my 240 will go in the back over the pit. enough words, on to the pics!!!! just fyi- theres a number of pics that are not 240 related at all
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts001.jpg
picked the tape off the lenses so its ready to go on. got the tape off the mirrors on the sun visors as well

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts004.jpg
finished shot of the flcas ready to go on

for these pics i went up to my stock pile

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts005.jpg
my rear seat and 3 se wheels with tires

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts006.jpg
daytona blue anyone? :naughty

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts007.jpg
little pile of fc parts from when i pulled the motor

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts008.jpg
pignose bumper and pass side fender

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts009.jpg
pignose seats and my grandpa's 58 chevy apache fender in the back

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts010.jpg
basically a pile of excess wiring. its the base model body harness. its great to keep around for extending wiring since you can find oe colored wiring to use

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts011.jpg
pile of interior and headlight cover

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts012.jpg
xs power manifold, stock steering wheel and act clutch box containing s14 tension rods with es bushings (fs btw)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts013.jpg
random wall of valve covers

on to some of my fc parts.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts014.jpg
autovation pedals. i bought them from an rx7club member brand new. autovation did the pedals for Elanor in gone in 60 seconds (fun fact)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts015.jpg
close up of the sickness

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts016.jpg
fake RE-A oil cap

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts017.jpg
apexi turbo timer. i bought it on ebay a few years ago for $25

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts018.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts019.jpg
sexy dual alternator pulley

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts020.jpg
sliverstar headlights still in the box, i've had em for over a year

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts021.jpg
sick eclipse components speakers i got at a steal of a price

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts022.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts023.jpg
exedy clutch

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts024.jpg
closer shot of the manifold

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts025.jpg
my KA trans. you can see chevy v8 parts laying around

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts026.jpg
back room cleaned up

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/parts027.jpg
the truck will move forward and i'll take the spot where the truck is.


like i said, i didn't get much done, but i hope those of you that are bored enjoyed all the pics :bigok:

[Clutchkick_Sideways671]

lookin' good man.

[White Comet]

thank you :wavey: the car will be going in possibly tomorrow. and i'll be pulling teh ring and pinion gear off of a q45 diff i have laying around as well as a few other things

[aoiken3]

thats a big garage dude. reminds me my friend's garage that has a 50's chevy truck, chevelle, 2 speed boats, a number of street bikes, and a ton of other toys. great work on the car so far

[White Comet]

haha thanks. yeah the garage is huge. the side this pic shows is only1/3 of it. it's my dad's garage used mostly for his excavating business but this side is used for our toys. heres some shots that show the garage better

the side used for the business
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/progress029.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/progress030.jpg

the fun side
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/progress028.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/tank011.jpg

outside
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/Type%20X/progress031.jpg


it's funny, my dad's garage has some chevelle's too
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/chevelle/rearground004.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/chevelle/frontjoints008.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/chevelle/1-12-08031.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/chevelle/1-12-08028.jpg

my brother's camaro lived in there for a while too
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/350-camaro/DSCN0496.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/350-camaro/2-16-24020.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z64/white_comet/350-camaro/rearground002.jpg

sorry for the off topic pics and stuff, i'll have s13 updates soon :hyper:

[White Comet]

too tired to update with pics right now, but i took a few hours and pulled the engine tonight

[White Comet]

i really need to update this thing, i've done so much and the wiring is insanely clean

[White Comet]

it's been awhile since im not on zilvia much, but i'll give you the shortened version. since the last update in here, the car has been in and out of the garage.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/remove020.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/remove021.jpg

the engine was pulled out of the old car
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/DSC00243.jpg

i took the time with the engine out, to clean it up as well as replace some things. the turbo needed a good scrubbing.

dirty
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo007.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo008.jpg

clean
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo009.jpg

old manifold versus new
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo010.jpg

i made a few cuts between the runners to help prevent cracking
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo011.jpg

the front wheel wells got truck bed lined and the car is now sitting with kybs on all 4 corners
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/turbo013.jpg

shitty cell pic, but the engine on a stand ready to be taken care of
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/DSC00258.jpg

my paint booth
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate034.jpg

engine cleaned and painted
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate032.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate030.jpg

nismo mounts
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate027.jpg

keegan doing wiring
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate020.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate019.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate018.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate024.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate025.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate016.jpg

kyle touching up the engine bay
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate014.jpg

turbo bolted to manifold
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate013.jpg

the wiring in the dash area
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate010.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate007.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate008.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate009.jpg

then this happened
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/bigupdate006.jpg
no biggie, though i just went with cs lines
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/lines001.jpg

rad support cut to clear the fmic
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1022.jpg
ic mounted
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount002.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount001.jpg

ka trans with sr bell housing
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/nothing009.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1019.jpg

had the vc sandblasted (for free :naughtyd:)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1001.jpg

went with gloss black and some clear
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1016.jpg

engine harness wiring complete and covered with sexy techflex
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1012.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1011.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1009.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1008.jpg

harness off the engine
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1006.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1005.jpg
the wiring diagram
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1013.jpg

my optima red top :rolleyes:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1002.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/stage1014.jpg

replaced the rear main seal
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount005.jpg

nismo flywheel on
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount006.jpg

exedy stage1 ready to go on
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount007.jpg

[420sx]

wow i am glad you guys did the harness right. it cleans it up a lot. great job.

[White Comet]

with the vc on, its starting to look really good
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount003.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/Rockman195/The%20New%20Project/icmount004.jpg

alum steering bushing and ssqv flange (returning the flange since i need a steel one :hahano:)
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/fr.jpg


trans dapt oil filter relocation kit
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/relocation003.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/relocation009.jpg

new filter vs. old
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/relocation010.jpg

clutch on
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/relocation001.jpg


new exhaust studs
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum007.jpg


the interior slowly going back in
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum008.jpg

battery relocation
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum009.jpg

trans bolted on
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum006.jpg

actually had to take it off twice since this shot. the rear main seal had leaked a little since the one lower stud was loose in the cover, and the 2nd time because the trans kinda locked up. everything is good to go now though

replacing the steering bushing was a bitch
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum005.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum003.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum001.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/alum002.jpg

z31 slave cylinder
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd016.jpg

sohc ps line removed
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd017.jpg

5spd swapping
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd015.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd014.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd013.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd012.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd011.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd004.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/cmc011.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/cmc001.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/nothing007.jpg

battery ground and power ran
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd008.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/5spd009.jpg

dohc ps lines on
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/nothing005.jpg

and finally the moment i've been waiting for....the engine is in!
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov017.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov016.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov015.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov014.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov013.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov012.jpg

cut the cold pipe for the flange to mount the ssqv over there. (was originally on the hot pipe)
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov010.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov011.jpg

Cody cutting the ic piping hole
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov007.jpg

the ssqv had yellowed and was looking pretty bad, but i got it cleaned up like new in no time
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov006.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov005.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov004.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov003.jpg

cold pipe, mocked up
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/bov001.jpg

map light wired in
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound023.jpg

brackets made for manual seatbelts
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound022.jpg

b&m installed
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound020.jpg

extended the plugs for the lower trans harness
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound019.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound017.jpg

i also cut out the wiring for the other trans sensors besides the vss and reverse sensor

the 0 ga run into the splitter
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound018.jpg

[White Comet]

braided spl clutch line installed w/o dampner box
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound010.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound009.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound008.jpg
kyle noticed a ps line that needs replaced, the engine might have bumped it while going in
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound012.jpg

cas cover painted
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound007.jpg

heres the garage cleaned up with the s13 ready to be rolled back out
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound016.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound015.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ound014.jpg

and heres both s13s sitting outside
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache001.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache002.jpg

the door of the black one blew open and did this
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache003.jpg

kyle installed the c pillar bar
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache006.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache005.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache004.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache007.jpg

the turbo fitting i needed came in
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache012.jpg
test fitted
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache013.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/apache014.jpg

i don't have the pics up yet, but i made it into an oil restrictor, and i have other updates as well, but they can wait. sorry for the ungodly long update, but now your caught up on what im doing, for anyone that cares :w00t:

[White Comet]

wow i am glad you guys did the harness right. it cleans it up a lot. great job.
thanks man, i'm also very pleased with how the wiring came out

[Rapier46]

uhhh...you have a garage inside your garage. fuck me i need a clean garage like that :(

[White Comet]

hahaha thanks, yeah actually theres 2 garages in the garage. one is for the 72 chevelle the other is a paint booth but the 71 chevelle will go in there once its done

[CamryOnBronze]

photobucket got pwnt, but nice build! I am in the subframe/bushings/diff stage, seeing it finished is good inspiration :) keep it up man!

[White Comet]

thanks man, fuckin photobucket. and just created a new account since the other one hated me too

[White Comet]

i don't even feel like fixing the pics now and the next update won't be for a while. i'm working open to close a lot recently and just got done with a 16 hour shift now. the good news is i shoudl be able to buy the last of the parts i need since i'm working so much. but right now its off to bed, since i have to be back at work in 7.5 hours

[lflkajfj12123]

show and tell thread

noice

[ZilviaKid]

56k RAPE thread. i like!

[duffman1278]

Coming out nice. Too bad I can't see the other pics. And I want that cluster you've got, its so nice!

[VarrsToen]

liking the progress so farr dude1

[White Comet]

thanks for the compliments guys, i'll fix the pics soon. i just got done working 45 hours in 4 days while going to school.

yeah i can't wait to get the cluster installed. i got it as a birthday present from my brother and it only cost him $80. then i just used maxima plugs and wired everything up

[White Comet]

pics fixed :)

[thetopcow]

Reminds me of my current build. Didn't go as in depth on the wiring, saving it for next winter. keep up the good work.

[White Comet]

thank you. heres a few parts i picked up from heavy throttle, sorry for the blurry pics. http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ht001.jpg
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/ht002.jpg
just a turbo outlet gasket, vac nipple, cas gasket and rad hoses and clamps

i'll have more parts coming in the near future

[wynnEZ]

Looking good as always, keep it up.

[White Comet]

thanks, i'm hoping to have some time to work on it in the next weeks or so. i stopped out at nissan today and picked up my ac delete grommets
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/acdelete001.jpg

i only need the one side since my wiring is going through the other hole. and i also cut off the little tab thingy sticking out
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt30/infiniX/new%20project/acdelete002.jpg

if anyone has any need for the other smaller of the circles let me know, i'm not using it

[wannabdr1ftr]

damn that is one hell of a wire tuck...

[White Comet]

thanks, i love it