The Misfit........dd/track/fun build

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Well I've been a lurker here for a while but I figured I'd finally make an intro and build thread of sorts.

Here's some past projects that have any significance (there's been plenty more lol)...


Circa 2003, my 93 Civic hb. Made 582whp and ran a best of 11.88 @ 133 on drag radials.

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more pics/info here... My old 582hp EG..... back in the day :tear: - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2141734)




Circa 2005, my 91 S13. Made 519whp and ran a best of 11.30 @ 129 on drag radials. Stock VG30dett swap with a custom single T61 setup I built. Fully shaved/tucked bay with 90 degree brake setup under the dash.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2674/l7b01cd2fa99b466aa2b261.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/9608/s13one.jpg

and with SR before I sold it...
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Circa 2006-present, my friends S14. Put the VG swap in it.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/7366/lcb4a1aeb7aa268406d457f.jpg

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2007-2010, my S2000. Never dyno'd but estimated around 475whp. Ran a best of 12.05 @ 122 stock motor on e85 w/ my own custom turbo setup.

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/1438/46597755293cc38980ffb.jpg

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build thread here... ...GT30 / S2000 build... - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2508429)





2010, 1991 EF autox build.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3661/4720750919fec58d4436b.jpg

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pic thread here... My Evening With A 20 Year-Old Redhead - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2754694)

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And now the S14 that I bought last year off of a friend. It already had a stock S14 SR swap in it and I somehow managed to get the car to run a 12.54 @ 112 on Fuzion 205/50/16 tires.

YouTube - Muncie RPM day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Wdg6fjNUA&feature=player_embedded)


This is all copied from a local private forum so if the text doesn't make sense that is why


Here it is how I bought it...

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So far all I've done is ditched the pillar gauge mount and oil pressure gauge, moved the boost gauge, ditched the big muffler and re-ran the wiring harness a little. Oh and blew off an i/c pipe getting on the highway the other day lol!

Probly won't do much for a little while but luckily it's a blast like it is right now!

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Well got tired of looking at the greenish grey floormats that didn't match anything in the interior.

They were in great shape just ugly...

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9072/1012911.jpg
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So I bought 2 boxes of this...

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Put it in a tub with hot water...

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And made them look purty :)

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Muy bueno!

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Finally some real mods are starting to come in for this thing, well some of them are real mods :lol:



Brand new radio trim piece, old one was all busted. Pretty common on these cars...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/2503/1012982.jpg


AEM analog wideband. Wanted one of these ever since I seen them come out. Love it! The 'factory tune' is pretty 'interesting' on this car...

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6710/1012984s.jpg


Stance GR+ coilovers. First set of coilovers I've bought that weren't Teins. They just didn't have what I was after for this car without spending alot of money.

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/5030/1012990l.jpg

Spring rates are 8k front 6k rear

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Mmmmm inverted mono tube....

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5218/1012995.jpg

And couldn't get away without more ricer mods. Red LEDs for the gauge cluster, HVAC and dome light.
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5558/1013009.jpg




Also not pictured, the new intercooler setup I am building for this car. I'll post pics when I get going on that hopefully this weekend. The funny thing is the intercooler is about half the size of whats on there :?

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Got the suspension on last night and all I can say is I freaking love it! Drove to Dayton today and the ride quality was perfect! Feels like a real car now lol!


Got most of the intercooler setup done tonight. The whole idea was to tuck the i/c up by the radiator, but not blocking it completely, and run as short of piping as possible. And I'm going to run a OEM fan and shroud which will pull air through both the i/c and radiator constantly.

Hoping to get a little more response out of this too but not sure how much earlier the spool can get. Did a baseline pull from 2k rpm in 3rd and on low boost it would hit peak boost at 3200rpm lol. So we'll see how that goes when it's all done.

Anyways, here's some pics...


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Greddy FMIC setup with a couple miles of piping...
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See what I mean!
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New setup
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Just gotta weld on the BOV flange and IACV tube and clamp it all together and she's done.


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Well got some more suspension goodies and finally got some tires from a tire store that would let me run them stretched lol.


Went with Circuit Sports stuff...
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1479/1013038.jpg

Rear toe rods... for adjusting....toe...
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Front tension rods for adjusting caster...
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Rear upper control arms for adjusting camber...
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Went with the same tires I had on the S2000 since they grip decent and have a nice sidewall for clearance. They are Sumitomo HTR Z III's 225/40/18 & 245/40/18. Wheels are 18x9.5 +12 & 18/10.5 +15...

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Well spent the day pounding on fenders and adjusting ride height about a million times as well as getting the rest of the alignment dialed in.


Had to do the typical harness reroute on the drivers side...

before...
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after...
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Sneak peek till I get some real shots...
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Real pics as promised...


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5031915910_875a3c602b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031915910/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031915910/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5031300191_d8b8a2f9cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031300191/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031300191/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5031920426_7383d1ecda_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031920426/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031920426/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5031922174_f685138e3f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031922174/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031922174/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5031924344_6ba27eff40_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031924344/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031924344/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5031311555_78bb7ed107_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031311555/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031311555/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5031931976_932fc0abff_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031931976/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031931976/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5031321145_a73672912c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031321145/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031321145/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5031323653_d07713d88e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031323653/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031323653/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5031944302_8aea3ef915_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031944302/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031944302/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5031330549_17a9d57d86_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031330549/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031330549/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5031331845_2b32d0aaf7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031331845/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031331845/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5031333587_f8767680a4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031333587/)
'Project: Misfit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/5031333587/) by nate.stevens (http://www.flickr.com/people/wearedaughters/), on Flickr

The rest of the pics, well, you know the drill: Robbie Seal's "Project: Misfit" - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearedaughters/sets/72157625049489644/with/5031336981/)

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Well it's that time of year again so I decided to jump headfirst into some wiring just like last year. My main goal was to get the big honkin' fusebox out of the engine bay and out of site. Mainly because I'm going to need the room to clearance something (to be shown later). I also redid/cleaned up the whole engine harness a couple weeks ago but didn't take any pics.



Crappy pics but here's the engine harness loomed with expandable braided sleeving and heat shrink. LOTS of depinning/repinning plugs, fun stuff!
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Having flashbacks
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Sans fusebox and radiator
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The fusebox housing gutted
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Managed to separate all the fuse and relay wiring from the headlight/signal stuff with only having to cut and lengthen 3 wires, kickass!

Looks like my car threw up...
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Stuff staying up front
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This is whats left going up front.
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Turns out my front fenders weren't what was rubbing up front. Note the polished sections of the inner fender and upper frame rail :shock: The price of being low lol!
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Well, work continues...


New location for the underhood fuse box, where the airbag used to be. I thought I took a pic with the cover on but must not have. It will pop right on/off for easy access...


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Gotta get this thing outta the way so I can do some work...
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I think that's the turbo...
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Nastyness.
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My chopper fender arrived today. Going to tub the front (WTF RWD!?!) and notch the upper frame rails for tire clearance since I likes them Lowriders!

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Chopped it in half..
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And here's what I'm looking to accomplish...


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I know it seem retarded doing just the front half of the inner fenders but with the way the caster works the room is need up front but not in the back.


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Got a little crazy tonight. I call this the point of no return :)

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On the ground tire clearance I had. Keep in mind that's with no motor in the car now. :shock:
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Widened the fender...
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Tacked it in place...
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Checked clearance at the angle where the wheel requires the most room...
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Made a ghetto sheet metal brake with a piece of all thread (for rounded corner) and a piece of wood in the vise...
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Trimmed up the piece and tacked it in place...
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Threw the side piece together, about didn't have enough metal left...
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I'm pretty amazed at how sturdy this is already just tacked up. I was worried about using 22 gauge, thought it'd be too thin.
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This part is going to be tricky. It's hard to tell in the pics but the filler piece that I have left to do has two totally different angles to jive up with. I'll figure it out once I get some more metal...
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Here's under the tub, front of the shock tower. What I have to hack out still...
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Since I can copy the pass. side for the drivers side I went ahead and got this mess outta the way. Got some fab work to do in this area as well...
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Spent about an hour or so tonight filling in the rest of the tub. Still got some odds and ends left to do on it but the hard part is done, on this side lol.


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Getting a little closer. The drivers side was a little easier since I kinda had what I was doing figured out and could just copy the other side. Have already went through a whole spool of welding wire. :shock:

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Latest batch of pics, could only get a couple before the camera died...


Drivers side pretty much done. Upper frame rail is notched, forgot to get a pic of the passenger side.
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5416/1013305.jpg

This is what it used to look like...
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a little stitch welding...
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Now I need to decide if/what holes I want to fill in, might just leave it as is... then it's seam seal and bondo time!

And I need to settle on a color soon too...
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Finished up filling a couple more spots and undercoated the fronts with 3m rubberized undercoating...

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Also started on some of the body work...
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Got everything bondo'd and seam sealed...

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Forgot I needed something to get fresh air to the motor, more on this thing later...
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light coat of primer till I get everything else ready...
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Finally got some paint laid tonight. Probly going to throw another coat on it tomorrow. It's single stage, Honda Championship White from the Integra Type R. Gotta keep it real :lol:

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[29psiHybrid]

Something a little different, ever seen heat shrink hose clamps? I've always seen these in Jegs catalogs and was always curious about them. Did some research a couple months back and stumbled on a vid that made me feel like I had to try them...

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5659/1013362.jpg
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5273/1013363.jpg

The vid. It's really interesting if you can stay awake...
YouTube - Gates PowerGrip SB Clamps & Blue Stripe® Coolant Hose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH1po8kP9c8)


Meet my new ball joint pin (the 3/4" bolt) that will be the basis of my front roll center correction. More on this when the fab work starts...

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3605/1013369.jpg

And final look for the paint job. No flash...
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1421/1013370.jpg

with flash...
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8260/1013372.jpg


Got some parts on the way so the fun is really about to begin!


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Got some more stuff in today. Ordered from Pit Stop USA | Your Auto Racing Parts Superstore - Racing Parts/ Racing Suit & Helmets (http://www.PitStopUSA.com) Tuesday night and had a box on my porch when I got home at 3:00 today so thumbs up to them!

They were the ONLY place on the net that I could find that sells weld-in monoball/heim joint carriers.


Here's what's going on up front...
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9162/001xwr.jpg

Going to fiddle with the spacing once everything is back together and dial out bump steer at the same time
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6332/1013376t.jpg

Here's the goods...
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9206/1013377.jpg

Basically the idea is to lower the ball joint pivot point down to gain back some of the suspension geometry or 'roll center'. In other words, when you lower a car the lower control arms angle up giving up leverage causing the car to roll easier, this is what I like to call "unlowering" my car. :)



Some reassembly going on...

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6957/1013384.jpg


__________________________________________________ __________________


Busted some ass and did some work tonight!



First this stuff was waiting for me when I got home from work...



flywheel insert for the Fidanza I got off of Cole since he killed it good, urethane steering rack bushings, brake line 'P' clips and Summit hooked it up with a Schick razor for my purchase. They must know I hardly shave :lol:
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7844/1013387.jpg

Nissan S14 SR20 fan shroud and radiator hoses...
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9818/1013390.jpg

And a Mishimoto radiator. I always swore I'd never buy anything with a stupid name like that but they have a good reputation, are cheap, and have an awesome warranty program! Quality looks great for the price too!
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9485/1013392.jpg




So after playing with all that stuff I got to work. Put the flywheel insert in and tq'd it, put the flywheel on and tq'd it, sanded the glaze off of the clutch disc and pp (Spec Stage 2 that was already in the car) and installed/tq'd it and then put the tranny back on the motor after cleaning and regreasing the necessary areas.

Then I loaded it up in the truck, went to Advance Auto to pick up some brake parts cleaner and headed to the car wash to hose everything down.

Then got home, unloaded it with the hoist. Put on the crossmembers and slid it under the car. After some fun I got it up in there, first time I've ever put a motor in from the bottom lol!

Damn I'm tired.

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/633/1013393.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6325/1013397.jpg


__________________________________________________ __________________


Well after some serious thinking I couldn't come up with a good place to put a power steering reservoir with tubs, i/c pipe, air filter and fan shroud in the way. So staring at the empty hole where the a/c compressor would normally sit I said screw it, I'm moving the p/s pump down there and putting the reservoir above it!


My little Hobart champed it up on this stuff!

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7206/1013398.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4539/1013401.jpg

Old p/s pump and reservoir location for reference...

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5636/1013114.jpg


New home...
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1700/1013403.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8079/1013405.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4175/1013407.jpg

Ran outta mig wire again so that's where I stopped for the night. The horizontal alignment is perfect but the vertical is a hair off, nothing that can't be easily fixed by offsetting one of the mount holes a little. Just gotta make up something for the tensioner bracket and figure out the belt size and it'll be done.

[Chase Bays]

Some of your pictures arent loading and Im pissed!

From what I can see looks like a fun build. Best of luck to you sir.

[Edwin562]

wow, very detailed.. im loving it... subscribed!!

[Slammed Assassin]

super sickk build!! keep the updates going!!!

[Persona]

Awesome work keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Om1kron]

I will subscribe to this, I do like your previous builds over the years, should be fun to see what you come up with.

[turbo2nr]

awesome build so far, loved what you did with the s2k cant wait to see what you do with the s14..

ditch the sr and go ka-t haha

[Drifting-pedobear]

looks like its headed in the right direction.

[Nick_04K]

Woah this is a sick build! And judging by your previous cars, this will no doubt end up a gem when your finished!

[Sterlz]

Wow. love your craftmanship. Those have to be the neatest tubs I've seen

[Reexx13]

nice build! keep it upp!

[heavenboundkevin]

loving that EF.. good work man.

[blksylv]

subscribed

[Okinawandrifter87]

Wow Im really impressed with your work and all the detail going in. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see updates on this thread from you!!

[Redstar]

Legit work going on. Can't wait to see more.

[180wanabe1]

i'm liking the p/s bracket idea. Question though not trying to demean you or anything but are you gonna trim the bottom of the tubs on the outside, just seems kinda lazy to not trim them up.

[buri_chan]

nice build man super thorough *thumbs up*

[thefro526]

You've built some rad cars in your time.

Well done.

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys! Should have some updates tonight!



i'm liking the p/s bracket idea. Question though not trying to demean you or anything but are you gonna trim the bottom of the tubs on the outside, just seems kinda lazy to not trim them up.

No problem, been asked that a couple times. I guess they look more 'finished' in person. I left them like that because I plan on putting an oil cooler on the pass. side at some point and wanted to use that as sort of a debris guard from the tires. Hope that makes sense lol.

[ZilviaKid]

very cool. love the tubs

[Pure_JDM]

This part is going to be tricky. It's hard to tell in the pics but the filler piece that I have left to do has two totally different angles to jive up with. I'll figure it out once I get some more metal...
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4033/1013257.jpg


http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6679/1013266.jpg



http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5416/1013305.jpg





http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9061/1013315.jpg


http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2082/1013342.jpg



Couple of questions/ constructive criticism:

First of all, that filler piece could have easily been made with your "ghetto-break" lol. You could have Z-bent it but at an angle to account for the taper that it makes from front to back. Would have saved you a bunch of welding, but it doesn't seem to be a skill you lack ;). Secondly, are you leaving that extra bit of fender? I assume you are since you undercoated it, but just asking. Looks out of place to me, but to each his own. I don't see if being a problem, just seems like an eye-sore for everything else to be such awesomely done. Third, which seam-sealer did you use? Fourth, OMFG, this thing turned out awesome! lol. Great work, man.

[29psiHybrid]

.

1. There's ALWAYS more than one way to 'skin a cat' lol.

2. Look 2 posts above yours.

3. Just some stuff I got at Autozone, nothing special but it worked good and didn't shrink or crack.

4. Thanks! :bigok:

[NismoTuner21]

Any interest in making the single turbo manifolds for the VG again? :) More pics would be awesome as well.

Build looks dope man!! The bay is looking gorgeous.

[29psiHybrid]

Finished up the ps bracket yesterday. Took a while to figure out the right angle the tensioner and pump needed to be to gain tension when pivoted.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4805/1013415.jpg
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/7104/1013417.jpg


Had to do a little adjusting to the radiator to get the fan shroud fit tight. Had too big of a gap for my liking...

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2677/1013409.jpg

Had to modify this...
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2601/1013412.jpg

And this...
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9918/1013413.jpg

Used some insulating foam tape to seal the intercooler and core support to the radiator for maximum flowage...
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/1899/1013410.jpg

Radiator, fan, shroud and hoses installed...
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4228/1013421.jpg

Heat shrink clamps on the upper...
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9846/1013419.jpg

and lower hoses...
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5357/1013422.jpg
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/1103/1013424.jpg
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3839/1013425.jpg

Rad rad brackets I made...
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7598/1013426.jpg

[illvialuver]

I really like how you seem to like all kinds of cars.

What I like so far is the idea of a motorcycle fender for the tub, also the oem hoses, I am not a fan of the silicone ones, due to them being more prone to leak. Oem hoses are nice, always perfect on fitment.


The license plate on the s2k had me laughing so hard.

what the fuck is torque?
wtfistq


also, you know about using a nissan quest altinator right?


One question about those clamps, say you need to take it off how do you do it? they are one time use right?

[kraven9]

Damn, this is going to be good.

[29psiHybrid]

I really like how you seem to like all kinds of cars.

What I like so far is the idea of a motorcycle fender for the tub, also the oem hoses, I am not a fan of the silicone ones, due to them being more prone to leak. Oem hoses are nice, always perfect on fitment.


The license plate on the s2k had me laughing so hard.

what the fuck is torque?
wtfistq


also, you know about using a nissan quest altinator right?


One question about those clamps, say you need to take it off how do you do it? they are one time use right?


Thanks! Yes I do like/appreciate all types of cars. If I had the patience for restoration I'd be building a hot rod lol. The plate was a tricky one to slip by the BMV but I pulled it off for 3 years somehow. And yes the only downside to those clamps is they are a one shot deal. What's the story on the Quest alternator?

[180wanabe1]

Thanks guys! Should have some updates tonight!





No problem, been asked that a couple times. I guess they look more 'finished' in person. I left them like that because I plan on putting an oil cooler on the pass. side at some point and wanted to use that as sort of a debris guard from the tires. Hope that makes sense lol.

Yeah that makes some sense as long as its fairly clear in the rear so the air can pass through. still looking good though, i might have to borrow your ps bracket idea for my rb build.

[daftphunk]

Subbed this is dope! I wish I could weld :(

[LoFoSho]

Great work!!! subscribed!
This build is full of awesome!!!

[29psiHybrid]

Well after a couple tries I finally got the right size p/s belt, it's pretty much the shortest 3 rib belt that stores carry around here. Ordered all the fittings I needed and finished everything up today. Ended up going with -8 for the main feed since I have a surplus of -8 lines and fittings laying around from the blue Civic.





Parts...
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3381/1013427.jpg

Radiused feed fitting for maximum flowage...
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2782/1013429.jpg

Cool T for the return line. Helps keep the fluid from getting air pockets I suppose...
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/2583/1013431.jpg

I cut it open so you guys can get a better look :)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1525/1013437.jpg

high pressure line installed...
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2232/1013439.jpg

belt alignment check...
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3192/1013440.jpg

Shortened the can about 2" or so. Had to go from 'Nascar' size to Nissan size...
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/51/1013442.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3221/1013443.jpg

All done...
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3600/1013446.jpg

Nice an compact!
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7073/1013449.jpg



Sneak peek at the air cleaner setup, the next project...
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9813/1013432.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6547/1013433.jpg
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6199/1013435.jpg

[h2v7]

wow bro fucking sick A+

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks man!




Got the air intake pipe built tonight. Had to relocate the BOV on the hot pipe, haven't decided where I want to put it yet though...


http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8834/1013452.jpg
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4426/1013453.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4830/1013454.jpg
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/1373/1013456.jpg
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/3509/1013458.jpg

[Pure_JDM]

NICE PROGRESS buddy... I hope to be starting the tubs tomorrow. The old ones are already drilled out... now to replace em, hoping to come out as clean as yours! Have you relocated your fuse/relay boxes yet?

[Om1kron]

looks cool, nice hiding spot for the ps reservoir.

[AGNT84]

wow this is looking real good..keep it up :bow:

[SaNTi]

Awesome build man. Definitely looking forward to more updates!

[conrad_s13.5]

SO awesome man!
i love clever thinking over completely fabricated any day!
,....nice combo of both going on in here

[JesusFast]

sweet cant wait to see more

[Imarvin240]

great looking build so far, very impressed! quick question though...isn't the p.s. going to heat up with the res. being so close to the exhaust manifold now?

[A54]

Nice photos...Thanks for posting.

[lovdrifting52]

dope build........ looking clean

[dreamin240sx]

ur boss man

[acheron]

great and clean build. all the best to you !

[hypercrush]

championship white was a nice move. looks rad

[sparkyS13]

Very legit build, love the car so far.

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys!

Been working on the valve cover. Welded some AN fittings on it and painting it. Also getting ready to work on the front lca's and making a tension rod brace. Should have some pics in the next couple days...


isn't the p.s. going to heat up with the res. being so close to the exhaust manifold now?

Maybe a little more than before, it's not super close. I'll probly add a steering cooler sometime down the line anyways...

[29psiHybrid]

Trying to get this thing on the road soon. Just gotta finish up this front suspension and do some subframe modding in the rear.


Got this from 'george' on Zilvia. It's a spacer/extender for the steering rack. Basically on the 240 the rack uses the inner tie rods as 'stops'. This extends the rack so you can get more travel out of it.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2626/1013462i.jpg

It'll also get me more length on my tie rods for the knuckle mod I'm going to do.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9858/1013463s.jpg

Made a Nismo style tension rod brace...
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3699/1013464.jpg
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/371/1013469.jpg

Boxed in...
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7135/1013472l.jpg
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/848/1013474.jpg


Took the spring out of the coilover and ziptied the strut to where it would sit in the middle of the travel range...
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9431/1013477.jpg

then figured out the spacing with some washers and bolted it tight to align the monoball housing...
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9268/1013490f.jpg

double checked rotor clearance then tack welded the housing in place...
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/210/1013482.jpg
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1511/1013485.jpg



Also, trimmed up the inner fender liner so my air filter has some protection.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9605/1013488.jpg

[29psiHybrid]

Got the lower contol arms boxed in and did the final welding on the monoball housings. Now just need to have my brother make me some spacers on his big lathe he's got out in the garage.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3016/1013491.jpg
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3310/1013496n.jpg
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/184/1013498.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7935/1013500.jpg




Next up, knuckle time!

[holybushoffire]

Looking good! but, the "Honda Championship White from the Integra Type R. Gotta keep it real" might get you yelled at by someone on here, better watch out!

What are your plans with the build? It seems like you tend to sway towards the drag end of racing.

[29psiHybrid]

Looking good! but, the "Honda Championship White from the Integra Type R. Gotta keep it real" might get you yelled at by someone on here, better watch out!

O rly? lol I'm a Honda guy at heart but have 'grown out' of them I guess would be the best way to put it. No shame here lol!


What are your plans with the build? It seems like you tend to sway towards the drag end of racing.

Again, I'm a drag racer at heart because that's about all there is to do with a car around here. My plan with this car is to focus more on handling and do some track days and auto-x's this summer.

[29psiHybrid]

I'm starting to get amazed at how much welding I have done on this car, shits outta control lol!

Here's the knuckle mod I've been hinting at. Basically relocating the tie rod portion which will do two things. First, it'll drop my tie rod mounting point to give me a better starting point to dial out bump steer. And second, it 'quickens' the steering ratio and gives a little more steering angle. A poplular mod amongst the drifting crowd :lol:


First, cut off and grind down the old steering stop...
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2681/1013502.jpg

Then measure and mark the cut...
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7486/1013501.jpg

Then figure out where you want them and Bob's your uncle...
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2813/1013504.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1914/1013505.jpg

Tig'd at 175 amps, they aren't going anywhere :)
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5997/1013507.jpg

Painted purty...
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2286/1013511.jpg

Then something fell out of the back of my car...
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1230/1013516.jpg

This mess.
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5561/1013514.jpg

Got to lower the subframe before I can raise it....wtf.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4103/1013515.jpg

Since PBM is currently out of sub frame risers I decided to take matters in my own hands and make my own riser setup.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6600/1013522.jpg



The red line is where it used to sit against the body, the green line is where it's going to sit against the body. Approx. 1/2" difference. The red anodized pieces are bushing spacers that basically turn the bushings into solid mounts. The top is C shaped so you don't have to take the whole thing out. This will help correct my geometry (or roll center) in the rear.
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5118/bushj.jpg

Without spacer...
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3033/1013521.jpg

Quickly cut/grinded down to see if my washer size is going to work...
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6995/1013518.jpg

Money!
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4082/1013519.jpg

I have to do that on top and bottom. I'm going to leave the rubber part of the bushing inside so that the metal sleeve that goes on the studs will stay centered. Just going to stink like hell when I weld everything up lol!

[Pure_JDM]

Yeah throw a few spots on the washer and center pin to keep em centered once that rubber starts to melt.. lol. LOOKING GREAT man. What did you end up doing for your relay boxes under the hood?

Edit, nevermind... went back and saw them. For whatever reason I skipped over those pics while masturbating to your tubs. lmao

[Black240Ct]

very cool build.. props on doing the fab stuff on your own.

have any plan on making a heat shield to surround the PS reservoir or shield the lines?

[PerilousActs]

Lookin good, man! I just dropped an s14 subframe last night to toss into my ride. If your brother has a lathe, why not whip up some solid bushings?

[29psiHybrid]

have any plan on making a heat shield to surround the PS reservoir or shield the lines?

Not sure if it's necessary. Once I get some time driving the car I'll decide if it's needed or not.



If your brother has a lathe, why not whip up some solid bushings?

Because he's pretty busy at the moment unfortunately. Plus I'm trying to get the car done soon. The spacers for the front are pretty simple since I had some stock that is the perfect size.





Got the subframe done and back in tonight. My idea worked great for the rear two bushings as they were in great shape. The front two, however, pulled right apart they were so shot. So I had to come up with a new game plan up there. Luckily I found some perfect thick washers that fit almost dead on. Feel like I am finally over all the big hurdles.



http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6370/1013525q.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9751/1013526.jpg

right rear
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1999/1013540.jpg

right front
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/712/1013541.jpg

left rear
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4610/1013544.jpg

left front
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/279/1013546.jpg

the true pain in the ass part...
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7503/1013547.jpg
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8003/1013548.jpg

[29psiHybrid]

Finished my catch can setup tonight, among other things...


http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9945/1013549.jpg
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2939/1013550.jpg
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/6226/1013551.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1940/1013553.jpg

[repda916]

im stealing your subframe spacer idea:yum:

love it everything done right

[29psiHybrid]

Finally got all the pieces and threw it all together tonight, determined to take a test drive. Probly going to redo the alignment again cause I pretty much rushed it and also skipped checking the bumpsteer. The rear subframe mod added alot of positive camber and the steering rack spacer made it impossible to center up the rack as the inner tie rods are threaded damn near all the way in. Gonna trim one up later on. Also need to make steering stops.




Enough jibber jabber, here's some pics...


http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/6595/1013554.jpg
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9213/1013555w.jpg
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/8085/1013557.jpg
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5198/1013561.jpg
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/7531/1013562.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4390/1013564.jpg

[beanerwitasr20]

your build is pure effin SEX!!!
and now is need a new pair of cajones

[slow_sr20]

diggin this build, i remember seeing your baby blue EG way back in the day at edgewater. Anyway what kinda outer tie rod ends are those? SPL? if so did they come with the boots, or did you get the boots seperate?

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys!



diggin this build, i remember seeing your baby blue EG way back in the day at edgewater. Anyway what kinda outer tie rod ends are those? SPL? if so did they come with the boots, or did you get the boots seperate?

Yea I used to run down there at Import Day. For some reason my car was always slower in Ohio lol. The outer tie rods are Touge Factory's and they came with the boots. Seem to be good quality so far and only $80 shipped on ebay!

[towlie]

Whoa, very nice fab work!

I may have missed it, but did the HMIC change what RPM's boost started hitting at?

[LOVERboy]

im loving all your amazing work!!!! :2thumbsUP:

[Mcpot132]

NICE ASS BUILD!!! I wish i was a welder =[ lol

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys!



I may have missed it, but did the HMIC change what RPM's boost started hitting at?


Nothing crazy, maybe a 500rpm's earlier at the most.....I dunno.

I just did it for simplicity's sake since I'm not shooting for big power with this car.

[AGNT84]

dude true piece of work..keep it up im lovin what youre doin to this....motivational hahahaha keep up the good work

[K_style]

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6199/1013435.jpg


Question..

I do not understand point of having "Cold air Intake" when air goes through turbo to get hot and get cooled from intercooler..

[fckillerbee]

its kinda like taking the carpet out of your car...every ounce...every degree eventually adds up to help.

[Rezist89]

good build thread

[29psiHybrid]

I do not understand point of having "Cold air Intake" when air goes through turbo to get hot and get cooled from intercooler..


You get more consistent air temps. Plus the ugly filter is out of the engine bay ;)




Drove the car all week without any hiccups. I like my truck but damn I missed driving a car!

Some crappy pics...

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4926/1013566.jpg
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7867/1013573.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3373/1013574.jpg

[ixfxi]

i hope that braided sleeving is fire retardant. last i checked, once it ignites it doesnt stop.. fyi.

i could do with the circuit sports parts, to each his own

interesting build

[BiG MiKE86]

The time and quality of fabrication you put into this is amazing! U sir are talented to say the least! Awesome build

[DRIFT-ELITE]

i am so subscribed to this build.....i need more updates and pictures....when is the big snail coming (turbo for those who dont know)

[Om1kron]

i hope that braided sleeving is fire retardant. last i checked, once it ignites it doesnt stop.. fyi.

i could do with the circuit sports parts, to each his own

interesting build

You ever set the fire retarded stuff on fire. LOL

I did for shits and giggles, it lights up pretty fucking fast but it disintegrates as it's going up, I bet if you put some oil or gasoline on it, the FR aspect goes right out of the window. =)

[97240TB]

Your engine looks like a turd in that bay now... You need to do something about that. lol It's hard to look at the engine bay in pristine white then see... A dirty engine.

I think it's funny how someone said you would get flamed for picking championship white when it's one of the best colors to paint a car. God forbid a former Honda guy paint his Nissan the same color as a Integra.

[ixfxi]

I think it's funny how someone said you would get flamed for picking championship white when it's one of the best colors to paint a car. God forbid a former Honda guy paint his Nissan the same color as a Integra.

who cares.. paint is paint, its not like honda OWNS that color. its fucking white, theres nothing special about it at all.

i like it. although its funny, this thread is *so* honda boy turned nissan

oh well, welcome to the community no less

[Pure_JDM]

I don't think it's that the engine is dirty... it's just that awful exhaust manifold. I'd get an aftermarket tubular one, or try to hunt down an exhaust shield for the stock one. I've seen plenty of people paint the stock one with high-temp paint as well. even plain black would look LOADS better than what you've got. Now that the engine bay is wrapping up, what's next on this project?

[10-66kruk]

Sick ass build! Holly Shit! Keep this up.

[Black240Ct]

nice work dude, that bay looks great

[wannabdr1ftr]

Damn, that engine bay is insane...its so clean and simple. Great job!

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys!



i hope that braided sleeving is fire retardant. last i checked, once it ignites it doesnt stop.. fyi.

If you are talking about this hose I don't see how it's any more prone to fire than the factory rubber hose it replaced that actually was closer to the manifold...

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7540/hosew.jpg


when is the big snail coming (turbo for those who dont know)

If the stock one ever takes a crap I'll probly just replace it with an s15 unit.


although its funny, this thread is *so* honda boy turned nissan

oh well, welcome to the community no less


Well this definatly isn't my first Nissan but thanks for the :rofl:


I don't think it's that the engine is dirty... it's just that awful exhaust manifold.......

......Now that the engine bay is wrapping up, what's next on this project?

I totally agree, that's why I picked up an oem heat shield yesterday. I'll get some pics soon. What's next? Get the alignment more dialed in for grip use, which is going to require some more rear fender work. And after that, have some fun with it!

[ka-titties]

are those genuine te37's or some other replica wheel?

[ixfxi]

If you are talking about this hose I don't see how it's any more prone to fire than the factory rubber hose it replaced that actually was closer to the manifold...

negative

talking about the sleeving for the wiring. i work with that stuff on the daily, its available in different grades.. but you gotta be careful because it ignites REAL easy. Pretty looking but also lets in a lot of dirt.

[mewantkouki]

That intake setup is a terrible idea for a maf equipped car... I ran my ka-t car like that and it was a nightmare to drive in any wet condition. Wet maf = MEGA rich / bogging, sputtering, fuckry

[29psiHybrid]

are those genuine te37's or some other replica wheel?

They're Varrstoens

[slow_sr20]

For your front lower ball joint mod did u use 3/4" bolt, or 5/8" with some misalignment spacer/adapters? If you did use 3/4" where did u get the cone spacers that go on either side of the spherical? I found some 3/4 to 5/8 misalignemt spacers, but i think with those they go inside the spherical and step you down to a 5/8 inner diameter so you have to use 5/8 bolt instead.


EDIT: found in the roll center thread that u used 3/4" bolt! so where did you get the cone spacers for top and bottom of spherical? THANKS

[29psiHybrid]

Got it from these guys...

3/4" CONE SPACER HEIMS HEIM JOINT ROD END ENDS JOINTS - eBay (item 390293393417 end time Mar-30-11 12:19:49 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-4-CONE-SPACER-HEIMS-HEIM-JOINT-ROD-END-ENDS-JOINTS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5adf4c9009QQitemZ39029 3393417QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries)


They're in Muncie, IN too so shipping was super fast and would be for you too since you are in Dayton!

[29psiHybrid]

Ok, so I decided I needed a way to actually measure camber/caster besides eyeballing it and being the cheap ass I am I decided to make something rather than buying the $150 gauge I really want. Picked up one of these bad boys at Sears for $24.99...

http://www.4x4review.com/Portals/1/article-images/tools/Craftsman-DigLevel-001.JPG

... and rigged it up to measure camber. As for the way I set it up to measure caster I'm not sure I got it right so I just made both sides 'even' lol.


As the car was camber was all over the place. Something like -1.8 LF, -2.5 RF, -4.0 LR, -4.3 RR :shock:

So after a shitton of measuring, adjusting, etc... I got it all where I wanted. -2.8 LF/RF, -1.8 LR/RR. Flared the fenders out via small pipe, set the toe (0deg. front....1/8" total toe in rear) and took it for a spin. Man it feels alot better!

Also, debadged the trunk, put manifold heat shield on for the haters :P and put stock fog lights on.

Anyways, everyone loves pics just nevermind the dirt :D


http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3630/1013582.jpg
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/733/1013587.jpg
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http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7936/1013600z.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8026/1013604.jpg
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1115/1013605.jpg

[ixfxi]

in a weird way, that engine bay and exterior color reminds me of russ's car

anyone else?

[slow_sr20]

Very russ esque. Hate to bother you but if you get a min, any chance you could snap a pic of your front lower control arm angle with the vehicle on the ground? also what size are your front tires, and how big are your roll center spacers up front? THANKS!

[conrad_s13.5]

fuckin love ur car hommie

[29psiHybrid]

in a weird way, that engine bay and exterior color reminds me of russ's car

Is that the LS1 Kouki? If so, figured I'd get that sooner or later lol. Basically I was ready to paint the bay and went to the paint store, struck out on the first two colors I wanted to get (couldn't do them in single stage) so I finally settled on Champ. white just so I could get done. I'm a bit impatient at times :fruit:


any chance you could snap a pic of your front lower control arm angle with the vehicle on the ground? also what size are your front tires, and how big are your roll center spacers up front?

Tires are 225/40/18. I'm getting ready to head out for vacation so I'll get some pics and measurements when I get back.

[ixfxi]

Is that the LS1 Kouki?

no, its a zenki with a mere ka24de in it... but it would probably make most peoples cars look like shit, even by today's standards.

i'm assuming you werent here years ago, so you dont remember russ.

russ is everyone's father.



what was that, early 2000? those were good times back then. people actually knew eachother by name. now its like "hey man im drifter2888x7 on zilvia, or jeff on nico" .... but who the fuck goes on nico? one thing that hasnt changed, nico still sucks.

[Om1kron]

lol he was here for a while then went back to honda's, they're familiar and cheap to mod. then came back to nissans. I still don't understand why people run a/n fittings on the intake side of the valve cover, that's supposed to have vacuum going to the fuel injectors/rail (i forget off the top of my head exactly) It's not an oil baffle purge area otherwise it would go to the stock catch can by factory design.

makes me giggle every time.

[29psiHybrid]

I still don't understand why people run a/n fittings on the intake side of the valve cover, that's supposed to have vacuum going to the fuel injectors/rail (i forget off the top of my head exactly) It's not an oil baffle purge area otherwise it would go to the stock catch can by factory design.

makes me giggle every time.


If you are talking about the pcv port, I'd rather have it vent to the atmosphere than let the intake pull in oil through it under vacuum. I guess you don't understand the whole crankcase breather idea...

[s13dan]

the engine bay is sooo clean and the rest is whatever.. I like it.

[Om1kron]

If you are talking about the pcv port, I'd rather have it vent to the atmosphere than let the intake pull in oil through it under vacuum. I guess you don't understand the whole crankcase breather idea...


oem setup works just fine.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197482_10150103882260740_650265739_7107794_2463437 _n.jpg

Intake ports aren't full of oil either, nor is the intake manifold. Those invisible oil fumes that are robbing me of horsepower come out on the hot side of the motor. The cold side is to let the gases out but not back in through the pvc system, just running an open line without a check valve in place just dismisses it's design entirely.

But to each his own.

I'm not here to wave science dicks with you.

[ILoveMyRHS13]

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7936/1013600z.jpg
Holy fucking WOW.

I absolutely love those tubs, not to mention the entire bay.

Hat's off to you, sir.

[29psiHybrid]

the engine bay is sooo clean and the rest is whatever.. I like it.


Yea, ran out of time & money this winter to mess with the outside lol.


.

Thanks!




I'm not here to wave science dicks with you.

:(

PCV works only under vacuum. Straight vent works all the time, especially when needed most, under the booost! ;)

[ixfxi]

PCV works only under vacuum. Straight vent works all the time, especially when needed most, under the booost! ;)

im not sure i understand

that super fancy AN hose on the left side of your valve cover goes nowhere?

wayne said it goes on the fuel rail, it goes near the fuel rail.. back into the intake manifold, in stock form of course. with the baffles in the valve cover and pcv valve, it should do its purpose just fine.

anyway...

[29psiHybrid]

that super fancy AN hose on the left side of your valve cover goes nowhere?


It goes to the breather tank just like the other 'super fancy' hose goes to...

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/6226/1013551.jpg

[29psiHybrid]

Had fun getting the car on a 'track' for the first time. Still got some rubbing issues to sort out as you can hear. Couldn't get it to rub much riding solo on 'test' runs but with some weight in the passenger seat it rubs, especially on the last run as I had a bigger passenger.

The track was awesome and easy to figure out, just wish we got some more runs in and it was less windy. Can't wait till the next one!

YouTube - Robbie Seal IRP 4/3/11 S14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytwHtHYp45Y)

YouTube - robbieauto_X.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmRWHLyVhN0)

Some play-by-play photos borrowed from 'Target' on ICS. Interesting how much the car actually leans. Sway bars might be next on the to-do list...

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3577/dsc030301.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3578/dsc030401.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6264/dsc030501.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5773/dsc030601.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8210/dsc030701k.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5579/dsc030801.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/136/dsc044201.jpg

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6281/dsc044301.jpg

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1322/dsc044401.jpg





Nater's pics...

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/3306/irp43.jpg

rimtuck
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/8359/irp43two.jpg

[29psiHybrid]

Finally got around to redoing the battery setup since I wasn't crazy about the battery box that was in there when I got it. Going to make a new spare tire cover once the carpet comes in but here's what I got done today...



Old setup....yack!
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8086/1013610.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4904/1013611.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1161/1013612.jpg

Picked up a Deka ETX16 at Meijer, but this one's extreme so I think it's going to be better!
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7176/1013614.jpg

I had a 14 in the S2000 and it was rated at 200cca. It definatly struggled a little with the 11:1 c/r, this thing seems to have plenty of 'oomph' so far...
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9559/1013618.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9372/1013619.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2007/1013620.jpg

Fabbed up an aluminum battery tray/holder/thingy...
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7549/1013622.jpg
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1196/1013625.jpg

Welded some threaded studs to mount the contraption...
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6175/1013629.jpg
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4439/1013631.jpg
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3890/1013633.jpg

Mounted
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2361/1013635.jpg

Much better use of space!
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3105/1013641.jpg

Wired up
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/7190/1013643.jpg


http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww208/DarbysStash/to_be_continued_back_to_the_future.jpg

[29psiHybrid]

My first shot at 'upholstery', it'll do...

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3258/1013661.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2302/1013663k.jpg
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6545/1013665.jpg

[turbo2nr]

you do awesome work man!

keep it up !

[29psiHybrid]

^thanks man!



Well the fun continues. I decided to get the recirculating fitting for my HKS bov to help driveability and get rid of the throttle lift buck I get when autox'ing. This required me to move the flange back to the drivers side. Well got that accomplished and then somehow fighting the c-clip to put the bov back in place I managed to crack the base of the bov. :x

Somehow I always end up with these HKS ssqv's and always curse them when I have to mess with them. Well rather than taking the easy route and buying a new one I said screw it I'm done.

Picked up this Turbosmart Kompact plumb back bov for a great price...


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2661/1013707.jpg

Nice and small, good quality too!
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8131/1013708.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/373/1013711.jpg

Disassembles quick with no tools
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8269/1013713.jpg

ugly blue silicone 90 ftl but it was free.99
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3832/1013715.jpg
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8554/1013718.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7918/1013719.jpg

Quick drive around the block, this thing is pretty quiet and seems to help drivability quite a bit. Gonna miss the random backfires scaring kids though lol!

[conrad_s13.5]

that set up is,....perfect

[Firestorm]

aren't you using any hose clamps on your radiator hoses? or is that black glossy stuff some kind of "clamp" to keep the hoses from slipping off? i've never seen that before, looks neat!

[29psiHybrid]

Thanks guys!


aren't you using any hose clamps on your radiator hoses? or is that black glossy stuff some kind of "clamp" to keep the hoses from slipping off? i've never seen that before, looks neat!


They're made by Gates, they are basically heat shrink hose clamps. They work awesome and look good doing it lol.

[DKZenkiS14]

Nice build, love the engine bay. Any str8 low rear shots?

[ka24debt]

Awesome work!

[Danial]

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but wow this looks great

Hows this project been going lately?

[29psiHybrid]

Sold and missing it dearly :(

[K_style]

Sold and missing it dearly :(


What ?? you sold it ????

[ka-titties]

awwww dude. that car was tits.

[Danial]

That's unfortunate, hopefully to a good owner tho

[29psiHybrid]

Yes I miss it and have tried to buy it back many times.


hopefully to a good owner tho

Sold it to a long time friend that had to sell his S13 a while back due to medical bills. I promised him dibs if I were to ever sell it and he caught me in a bored/weak moment.

My new toy, which is currently for sale... http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/412525-fs-ft-97-bmw-m3-immaculate-condition-open-trades-cash.html

[turbo2nr]

in your opinion which did you like more your s2k or s14?

im torn inbetween these two, ive owned a s14 and i loved it, but i always like the s2k esp boosted ones.

[Danial]

lucky friend, how much did it go for?

[Danial]

and the M3 is too far out of my price range to drool over if I want to feel good about myself afterwards lol

[29psiHybrid]

in your opinion which did you like more your s2k or s14?

im torn inbetween these two, ive owned a s14 and i loved it, but i always like the s2k esp boosted ones.


That is a very tough question. The S2k was twitchy and scary at the limit (in corners) and the S14 was very easy to maintain when things got loose or close to it....

I could go on for hours but in all honesty, I liked them both about the same.


lucky friend, how much did it go for?

A fair price we both agreed on.


and the M3 is too far out of my price range to drool over if I want to feel good about myself afterwards lol

Lucky you, I just dropped the price. Recheck the thread... :bigok:

[amarx2002]

Sweet build. I swear I saw that 240 at Raceway Park on the west side back in like April or May of this year. That was before I had mine.

[29psiHybrid]

Probly. I took it to an auto-x and a parking lot drift practice thingy there in the spring.

[Dorifto Machine]

Nicee!! Can see how much sweat and blood was invested into this car. :P