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blu808

01-24-2009, 02:12 AM

So we had an event coming up and decided to get a car together for it. When we started the build we had 5 days until a practice day at buttonwillow to dial in the car for the december event up at thunder hill.

I purchased the car from my friend Jason. It was a nicely put together ls1 s14 street car. I purchased it from him disassembled, and needing a bunch of new parts.

Here is the car with the engine mocked up.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09005.jpg

Full plush interior.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09006.jpg

Here I am building the engine really quickly.
A different set of heads, MLS gaskets, Arp yada yada, comp pushrods, Patriot titanium retainers, Patriot valve springs, keepers, locators, ls6 oil pump, c5r timing chain, etc.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09011.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09012.jpg

Started to strip the interior.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09007.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09008.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09013.jpg

Dry Icing the sound deadening.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09014.jpg

After it freezes just hit it with a hammer.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09020.jpg
These are the complete under rear seat sound deadening pieces. They came out just like they went in.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09021.jpg

Then since we are running side mount seats we decided to get rid of the cat hump in the floor.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09072.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09060.jpg

Then we started on the cage.

Bending the main hoop.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09082.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09062.jpg

Diag

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09063.jpg

Made some down tubes, harness bar, and Bent up the halo

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09083.jpg

A pillar bars go through the factory heater vents.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09095.jpg

Every point except the rear struts is Double boxed, plated, and welded.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09096.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09099.jpg

Offset X door bars for easy entry/ exit.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09100.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09108.jpg

Engine back in.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09010.jpg

Installed the all important Accusump oil system.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-09077.jpg

Then. We got really busy and Finished up the cage, Painted everything, installed the dash, re wired the chassis harness. BTW everything works. Heater, blower, Pwr windows, stereo, speedo, tach, temp, gas, alarm, wipers.

Installed the sparco stuff. Thanks sparco...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09058.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09059.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09060.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09065.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09063.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09064.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09078.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09086.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09079.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09067.jpg

Then we finished off the suspension with some "interesting" parts.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-21-09070.jpg

So we reached our goal and took the newly built ls14 down to buttonwillow to dial her in.

After a little wiring issue in the morning the car worked great.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/pic4.jpg

After we got everything dialed in I took the car upto Lab17 Laboratory17 - Graphics and Screen Printing (http://www.Laboratory17.com) for some custom vinyl. Andrew hooked it up big time! Then tool some great pics of the car. YESSSS the car needs a kit. That and better wheels. Those will be coming soon...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/nomnom1.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/nomnom4.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/nomnom2.jpg

Then we took the car upto the thunderdrift.com full track competition and qualified 1st for the top 3. I ended up finishing 3rd with a broken toe arm. Not bad considering it was raining during the comp.

http://www.laboratory17.com/hellafuckingewwiwopdude.jpg

Goes to show once you have done something a few times you can be fast and meticulous.

And yess. Aero and better wheels on the way.

Hope you have enjoyed this quick buildup.
Luke

Camo

01-24-2009, 02:20 AM

Car looks great. What cam you got in it?

blu808

01-24-2009, 02:25 AM

Well i bought a Comp cam off of craigslist because it was local and didn't have time to order one from Comp. The dude ended up sending me a stock cam. :-(

So I took a cam out of another engine we had laying around. I will have to find the grind card, but it is like a 232/238/ 5xx lift with a 114 LSA. Runs pretty well. And it is a turbo friendly cam which is where the car is headed.

We already have the turbo system done. I just need to get around to putting it on.

Thanks.

Camo

01-24-2009, 02:29 AM

Im so confused as what cam to run. All the lsx forums Ive been looking through for advice are full of drag racers.

blu808

01-24-2009, 02:52 AM

Pm me. I will help you out with a cam.

revat619

01-24-2009, 04:11 AM

i'm really diggin the cleanliness of the swap! i've never looked into lsx swap prices, but how much do you guys charge for such a thing, motor and tranny included? Anyway, keep up the good work!

Johny5

01-24-2009, 06:49 AM

very nice work man! quick and simple, always effective.

turbo2nr

01-24-2009, 07:27 AM

wow amazing as always, you do sick work. and so quickly, do work foreal lol

whats going on with the datsun? :-x....

!Zar!

01-24-2009, 10:39 AM

I want to drive this car. =(

Rapier46

01-24-2009, 12:57 PM

great build. that garage looks fun.

what kind of bender is that?

I10cruiser

01-24-2009, 01:07 PM

quick and dirty. . awesome! goodjb:

JRas

01-24-2009, 01:21 PM

what my car wishes it was...

simply awesome

DJPimpFlex

01-24-2009, 01:27 PM

aww I saw my car... I miss it. Luke ima call you in a min so we can talk business.

Antihero983

01-24-2009, 01:35 PM

that. is. fucking. awesome.

what exhaust is that? looks like a potato can lol

SicBastard

01-24-2009, 02:25 PM

Luke,

Did you ever notice the accusump going off?

That's is some quality work regardless of time frame. Nice job!

SimpleSexy180

01-24-2009, 02:31 PM

nice work, as always. any vids?

blu808

01-24-2009, 02:44 PM

that. is. fucking. awesome.

what exhaust is that? looks like a potato can lol

Thanks. That is actually the rear section of a hks hi power. It will be for sale soon as I am making my signature ground max system for the turbo setup.

SicBastard: I have no way of watching what the accusump does. But the oil pressure light has never came on. We run these in all our cars, and for $400 it is cheap insurance.

Videos coming soon.

Thanks everyone.

Pm me if you have pricing questions since this is a build thread.

SicBastard

01-24-2009, 02:49 PM

I thought you might be able to hear it, guess not? After seeing way too many blue main bearings in other builds, and you not having any pressure drops enough to trigger the light, cheap insurance sounds about right. I hope you cover your new exhaust build in this thread!?

C. Senor

01-24-2009, 09:12 PM

i hate you and your damn nice builds. i'm going to go up there one day and just hang out in there.

sac

01-24-2009, 11:42 PM

I like it luke.
I also am sending you a pm.

Om1kron

01-25-2009, 03:33 PM

note to self, let luke cage your s14...

h3rb

01-25-2009, 03:47 PM

man. youre cages are always awesome.looks like i know who to call for my cage;)

i8yourfwd

01-25-2009, 06:38 PM

Awesome job luke :D

I will probably never afford one, but how much would it cost to put an LS1 into an s13, and could you get it BAR'd?

Antihero983

01-25-2009, 06:41 PM

Have you ever done a Carb'd SBC Luke?

blu808

01-25-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks everyone. Turbo setup will be installed shortly.

Yes.

I have helped some people carb their cars. I have also gotten an ls2 el camino ready for carb approval.

Anyways. If anyone wants any pricing just shoot me a PM.

DJButton

01-25-2009, 08:43 PM

Love it. Right on! Like the Blu808 sticker, I always used to assume you were from Hawaii. hahaha.

Bubbles

01-25-2009, 09:20 PM

Nice welding.

blu808

01-25-2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks guys. More pics coming soon.

Also our new Site is almost ready to be launched. Take a peek but keep in mind its not complete yet.

Blu808 - Performance Engineering and Innovation (http://WWW.Blu808.com)

Luke

blu808

01-25-2009, 09:43 PM

Have you ever done a Carb'd SBC Luke?

Sorry man. I thought you meant C.A.R.B

Yes i have done a buncha old school carbed stuff as well.

Dman II-40

01-26-2009, 02:49 AM

Looks good, i love the interior work.

blu808

01-30-2009, 08:34 PM

Thanks Dman. It is nice to have some comfort. haha.

sac

01-30-2009, 08:41 PM

^^PFFFTT comfort... you know you got skills

irax

01-30-2009, 08:44 PM

Sorry man. I thought you meant C.A.R.B

this peaks my interest, any possible way to do a C.A.R.B. legal LSx swap?

btw forget the kit and wheels, get rid of that nasty body roll.

blu808

01-30-2009, 08:46 PM

Haha. The body roll is because the car was setup for the wet with 5kg/6kg springs.

thanks sac.

Yes we are able to make any lsx 240sx legal.

irax

01-30-2009, 08:56 PM

WTT VQ for LS swap??? LOLOL jk.... maybe

irax

01-30-2009, 08:58 PM

^^PFFFTT comfort... you know you got skills

pffffttt... i know what you really said jack ass... lol

Killerofbaal

01-30-2009, 08:59 PM

I want this car, gimme it lol.

blu808

01-30-2009, 09:21 PM

You can buy it if you want.

Andrew Bohan

02-07-2009, 09:06 PM

we went to thunderhill today

http://www.abmotorsports.com/lukecalvin1.jpg

http://www.abmotorsports.com/lukecalvin2.jpg

http://www.abmotorsports.com/luke.jpg

g-via

02-07-2009, 09:14 PM

that "nom nom nom" is fecking awesome.

pinkarrowsnow

02-07-2009, 09:53 PM

excellent work man looking forward to seeing it turboed :)

GSXRJJordan

02-08-2009, 05:05 PM

You're a stud!

Sick driving, and definitely a sick car.

SicBastard

02-08-2009, 06:31 PM

"Every point except the rear struts is Double boxed, plated, and welded."

Luke, what's the benefit of boxes vs. a single 1/8" plate?

blu808

02-10-2009, 12:13 AM

little video action.

YouTube - Thunderdrift Thunderhill 12-20-08 Luke Lonberger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7N59uxfCpk)

DreamN

02-10-2009, 12:32 AM

All I know is whenever I get enough money I'm hitting you up to do a LSX swap in my Town Car. No joke. I've been dreaming of that forever. I even have most of the parts collected for a 5 spd swap for it.:2f2f::eek3d:

blu808

02-10-2009, 12:44 AM

That's tight dude.

blu808

02-11-2009, 10:29 PM

Here is another sweet vid from this weekend.

Thunderhill drifting 2-09 on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/3163488)

GSXRJJordan

02-11-2009, 11:38 PM

Haha sweet video - love the consistency :) every shot looked good. Elevation changes look like so much fun!!

Cool that the SD crowd made it up there too ~

blu808

02-12-2009, 12:03 AM

Yea dude. Mattycakes, and his Bmw friend were hella cool, and as expected, great drivers. Hope to see them, and more socal people at other events.

blu808

02-12-2009, 01:08 AM

GSXRJJordan

02-12-2009, 01:21 AM

You know what was really an inspiration? Was seeing Calvin go out there and link the whole course. I have linked all the corners at different times, but have never had enough tire to do it all at once. It was like magic. I wish I was even close to that guys level. It was cool being able to even drift with him. Unfortunately, when him and I went out I put on a 3 year old set of tires, and hella messed up. haha. he must thing I suck.lol

HELLA messed up, huh? Lol ~

It looks like a crazy course to try and link - elevation changes, and very fast corners. I'm surprised you didn't chunk more tire than you did with the length of those drifts.

DJPimpFlex

02-12-2009, 03:27 AM

that vid was so fuckin cool. I need to get back out there asap.

roco

02-12-2009, 04:56 AM

well done, thats a serious car in a very short time. respect.

sac

02-12-2009, 08:57 AM

"Every point except the rear struts is Double boxed, plated, and welded."

Luke, what's the benefit of boxes vs. a single 1/8" plate?
I know you asked luke this question, but maybe this will draw more of his attention.. ;)

I would think it makes the cage more structurally sound. In severe crashes where the single 1/8" plate would normally protrude the chassis comprimising driver safty. The double boxed plated mounting points are a strong deterant to this.. I would say its one of those little peace of mind things when building a cage.
But, im not as experienced as luke, so... i will await his answer as well..

sac

04-04-2009, 07:21 PM

Any updates luke??

blu808

04-05-2009, 03:03 AM

How is this for a sweet update. The 4 day build has just changed into a 6 day build.

Aero, Wing, Hood, Prep, Paint in 48 hours.
Picked it up at the paint shop last night, did the demo at HIN today.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2701/44/98/553679102/n553679102_1712436_5468294.jpg

420sx

04-05-2009, 03:16 AM

i like it. whats the paint going to be

blu808

04-05-2009, 03:28 AM

that is the paint.
lol

it will look like this when we get the new wheels, and the rest of the vinyl.

http://www.laboratory17.com/hfss14.jpg

xs240

04-05-2009, 08:17 AM

i want to see that turbo you have spoken of haha front or rear mounted? I plan to do a rear mounted twin turbo setup some day in the future :) With the stock fuel tank gone it's very doable still giving enough space for a full underbody :)

Great work so far.

SicBastard

04-05-2009, 09:09 AM

What is kognition doing for the car? Just the hood? The illustration looks great, I think your paint scheme is the first car that "time attack" red stripe wheels really look good on.

Jonnie Fraz

04-05-2009, 10:03 AM

Luke,

That paint turned out awesome!!I can't wait for the rest of the vinyl either...lol. Kit looks awesome!

More pics please!!

bigtiger1810

04-07-2009, 08:30 AM

coolio funk a licious boy eee

blu808

04-27-2009, 07:28 PM

This is how it sits now.

http://www.laboratory17.com/images/blu808s142.jpg

GSXRJJordan

04-27-2009, 07:56 PM

My goodness that shit is hot. No more 'nom nom nom' though? I loved that.

Edit - show me a Nascar that looks that fuckin cool. :cool:

drftwerks

04-27-2009, 08:14 PM

looks like a nascar.

ALEXTHESUS*PECT

04-27-2009, 08:20 PM

car looks great!

irax

04-27-2009, 09:50 PM