LS1 S14 build

[CDriver]

The car and motor:

Car: 97 Nissan 240sx SE

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Motor:
40K mile 2000 Corvett LS1 with AFR 205 heads, FAST 92 600 lift Comp cam

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Slightly used Spec stage 3+ clutch and Spec flywheel.

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S15 HLSD

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[CDriver]

New Fortune Auto 500 series coilovers!

These things are real nice quality!

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Wheels: 9.5" x 17" Battles

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Tires: 255/40/17's and 275/40/17's NT05's

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PBM Suspension

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Here is the new home for my LS1:

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T56 that I had built to handle 700+ HP.

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94 Q45 3.54 ring and pinion set.

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Walbro 255 fuel pump

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[CDriver]

My new Rad (Koyo for KA). Fits like it should.

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since I am lowering the car, I needed to move the wire harness that runs inside the driver side fender.

I removed the fender got rid of the white and black harness holder thingies, hammered as seen in the third pic. I used one hole already there and drilled a hole to attach with zip ties above the ridge. I ran the hood latch cable inside the engine bay through the triangle hole near firewall and along the frame rail.

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I also ran my fuel system using the corvette filter regulator (Wix from Rock Auto). I had to change the configuration of the mounting bracket and used a self tapper to attach under the frame rail.

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I used Russell adapter fitting: RUS-640940

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I cut down the ends on the filter/regulator and used the factory return line and a new feed that was the perfect size. I removed the hardlines and ran -6AN line up to engine bay. I used heater line with a slit to cover the braided line where it comes in contact with the fuel tank, as not to rupture it.

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I will use some heat sleeve where it comes by the header and this fitting to attach to fuel rail: RUS-640853

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New Fueled Performance motor and trans mount. Looks great!!

Fueled Racing Performance (http://www.fueledracing.com/)

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[CDriver]

I cut off the brake dust covers but was sure to leave tabs that I will later use to attach brake ducts to.

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Installed some front suspension pieces.

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I finished the conversion from auto to 6 speed. I took the dash out to get the pedals in and cut the hole for the clutch master cylinder.

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Parts used for clutch master to slave:

Wilwood CMC. Part # 260-1304

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Fitting into Slave, Russell Part # 640281

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Clutch line, Earls Part # 63010236ERL

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Banjo bolt, Earls Part # 997503ERL

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I installed the Max rear sub frame aluminum collar/shims. After looking into this further I wish I had bought Stance because I machined out the Max to look like the Stance because the stock bushimgs interfeared with the Max items.

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Put the Fueled Racing oil pan on. It came with a custom pickup and stud kit. Notice the trap doors to keep the oil where it belongs.

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Installed new FAST 92mm big mouth TB:

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Motor and trans ready to go into car:

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Dropped the motor in.

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Took the motor back out after test fitting the headers and making a list of things to do before the motor goes back in for the final time.

I started by taking out the AC evap and making these plates to cover the holes.
I also put some fire sleeve over the fuel line after seeing how close the header on that side will be.

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I am also in the process of trading all my Vette accessories for 98-02 Camaro accessories because my intake has no room with where the Vette PS res mount.

[CDriver]

Motor and trans back in with Camaro accessories so my intake will clear.
I Installed the drive shaft, fits perfectly.

I installed the driver side header and it does not interfear with the steering knuckle at all.

I also hooked up the fuel line, radiator including hoses, fans, clutch master cylinder, wire harness, 300ZX brake master cylinder, vacuum line for brakes, pro 5 0 shifter and Ford SVO 30lb injectoers (36lb on GM fuel pressure).

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OK so I got around to installing and plumbing my oil and PS coolers. I ran some thick foam tape on the bottom or the rad support and used the tops of the Earls cooler brackets along with some threaded rod.

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For the steering rack I used the Fueled Racing fittings and XRP AN -6 straight and AN -6 30 deg fittings. It's a tight fit how I ran it but it worked.

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I also mocked up my intake, hope the hood shuts.

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[CDriver]

I used the 2Fass240us brackets for Wilwood Superlights and (350Z Track) rotors:

Here are some pics:

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I also had time and a little help to install the rear suspension and 300ZX rear brakes. Yes I know I need to paint the rear calipers.

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I took off all the Vette accessories and traded for Camaro accessories so I would have room for my intake and not have the alernator on the top of the motor.

This side is done:

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This side is not so done, I'm still wiring everything and it's not easy.

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My seats and steering wheel came in (seat not mounted).

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I made a flywheel cover because that's one thing the Fueled kit was lacking. Notice anywhere the braided line is near heat or another surface I used the firesleeve. The braided line will cut through shit over time.

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See in pic where I mounted the oil filter relo:

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[CDriver]

On ground on new wheels and suspesion!! Still dirty as hell.

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[DirtyLoud]

Man i love those fortune Auto's. Had some on my S14 and absolutely LOVED them!

Nice build man.

[dudermagee]

Nice!
any install notes for the S15 HLSD? I'm looking to do one myself.

[jesse_s13]

nice build loves the wheels

[blatantforchange]

Good stuff! Car looks great! What are the future plans for the rest of the build? ..or is there possibly a lot more to come today that has already been finished...

[Kemps]

Very nice clean build!

[Dee]

sweet, i love the LS1 motors!

[ChicagoS14]

Sweet car, great setup.

[Yasko]

Nice build, keep it up. Still debating between fueled and Sikky swap kit. Downfall to both is that the headers go beneath the frame rail on both kits. Any input on how Fueled's kit is? not many review on it from what i can see.

[az_240]

Did you do the work by yourself? How long did it take you? Lookin good!

[tqstarburst]

Nice,clean and simple.Size of wheels...meh. I think s14 need 18's. 17's are to small.

[CDriver]

Nice!
any install notes for the S15 HLSD? I'm looking to do one myself.

I had a buddy do it for me but I know he shimmed the pinion front to back not the ring gear side to side.

Good stuff! Car looks great! What are the future plans for the rest of the build? ..or is there possibly a lot more to come today that has already been finished...

Exhaust is done, will get some pics soon. Want to get roll bars and racing seats installed but for now I will just bolt in stock seats and get it on the road. I still need a tune and alignment before I can drive it. I'm sure I'll have some bugs to work out as well.

Nice build, keep it up. Still debating between fueled and Sikky swap kit. Downfall to both is that the headers go beneath the frame rail on both kits. Any input on how Fueled's kit is? not many review on it from what i can see.

I love the Fueled kit. Everything fit like it should and the quality is very good. I really liked the oil pan because I plan to track it and need oil at the pickup when high G cornering.

Did you do the work by yourself? How long did it take you? Lookin good!

I did most of work with help from friends. Actual man hours was not that bad but finding time to work on it was tough, I've been working on it for many months. Lots of time spent on research and I'm probably a bit more meticulous than I need to be. I worked on it more as a hobby.

Nice,clean and simple.Size of wheels...meh. I think s14 need 18's. 17's are to small.

I was going back and forth on wether to get 17's or 18's but I want to track it so I figured 17's are a wiser choice for that. I would really like some 18" black polished lip SSR Professor SP1's for the street but that's a wish list item for now.

[CDriver]

Here is a phone vid of first start up:

YouTube - S14 240sx LS1 1st start (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MPm9DH157g)

[CDriver]

It now moves:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ3eouu0zOY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ3eouu0zOY)

My buddy was driving it in this vid, I told him to take it easy.

Need to bleed brakes and get aligned.

[tqstarburst]

Very very nice. I'm really considering this swap after i'm done with college.

[Killa_D]

way to go, this thread makes me want a ls1 hahaha

[CDriver]

I need to get this thing on some scales.

[Sleepy_Steve]

Make friends with local club racers if you haven't already... You can normally find at least one that splurged on some scales that are not normally in use. Seems to be pretty easy to talk friends into letting you borrow that sort of thing for a weekend.

Also liking the build. But wishing I found it once it was already done, lol instant rewards.

[CDriver]

1st Burnout:

YouTube - LS1 240sx S14 1st burnout (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W33yWjtwjM)

Idle:

YouTube - 240sx S14 LSX LS1 Idle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf9dRb7oM1I)

[g00se]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[blueshark123]

wirirng i found to be very simple when u layed it all out and how was fitment over the fueled racing kit why not sikky may i ask

[Lustgarage.com]

Look'n good man!

[CDriver]

wirirng i found to be very simple when u layed it all out and how was fitment over the fueled racing kit why not sikky may i ask

It was the 1st car I had to wire so took a lot of research for me.

The Fueled kit fit great, I had zero problems. I felt the Fueled oil pan would be better for sustained high G turns. Also you get the PS lines and headers.

[blueshark123]

yea research takes a while but actually doing it when u know where it all goes was very simple and the only thing i like about the fueled kit was it uses a metal pan instead of aluminum but baffle wise i think they do the same. I still think sikky mounts seemed better.

[VarrsToen]

Wow! Sweet LS1 build you got going on there man!

[Gjohnson7]

I know I've told you many times before on the other forums, but the swap looks awesome man! Are you planning on running AC? I just got my AC setup finished on Monday and I may have some tips for you when it comes to the wiring.

[CDriver]

Not going to have ac but I hooked up my AC/Heat controls and the fan worked but the other controls did not. Maybe I need to have everything else hooked up, not sure??

[CDriver]

blueshark

When I ordered the Fueled kit, sikky still had the V2 pan and people were having oiling issues in sustained turns and spinning bearings. I have no idea what the new V3 pans from sikky are about. Also the Fueled kit comes with more and cost less. I like the Fueled motor mounts over sikky because they are not solid but dam close to being solid.

[JERC]

Nice build!

[CDriver]

I finally took some better pics outside and some of the exhaust as well.

Here is a pic of one of the Fueled Racing headers with a two bolt ball flange from summit racing welded on. Works great!

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Pics of the exhaust made from generic SS 2x 2.5" exhaust and a X pipe from summit. I think it turned out awesome.

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Nicer outside pics taken with phone so still not that great.

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[rastaman]

nasty 240 love it

[g00se]

So have you tracked this beast yet? Also, what does the fueled kit come with that the sikky kit was missing?

[CDriver]

So have you tracked this beast yet? Also, what does the fueled kit come with that the sikky kit was missing?

Headers mainly.

[240KA]

can i get a picture of the two heater hoses that are next to each other coming out of the block? did you use any special prebends? also how are you running your power steering lines ( a picture of this would be nice too). thanks

[JaredP]

subscribed, cant wait to see what this thing does in the near future.

link to the fueled kits?

[CDriver]

can i get a picture of the two heater hoses that are next to each other coming out of the block? did you use any special prebends? also how are you running your power steering lines ( a picture of this would be nice too). thanks

You need to run the PS lines through the cross member. I took lots of pics so you can see the routing:

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The heater hoses are from Advance Auto, I don't have part numbers. I just went behind the counter and looked for myself for 90 deg bends at the end of long hoses. Some pics:

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subscribed, cant wait to see what this thing does in the near future.

link to the fueled kits?

Just to let you know, this F'n car feels AWESOME!!! I've been busy working a lot as of late and haven't had time to drive
to much but man it feels good.

http://www.fueledracing.com/

[Firestorm]

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you might wanna install a heatshield there buddy...

otherwise, great build, very clean install, love it :)

[JaredP]

so you use the stock ka crossmember with the fueled kit yes? i should have my own ls1 in the next month and want to make sure if i need a crossmember i can keep an eye out for one

[thenooblet]

^You dont have to do any modification to the crossmember with the Sikky kit. you just keep the stock one..just fyi

[JaredP]

^You dont have to do any modification to the crossmember with the Sikky kit. you just keep the stock one..just fyi

from what i've read, no mod to the crossmember in the fueled kit either, i just wanted to make sure

[blueshark123]

yup that is correct the daft kit u need to modify cross member i have a extra crossmember whoever need one

[CDriver]

With Fueled kit no cross member mods are needed.

[smellslikecurry]

how was your experience with the fueled kit? i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and i'm probably going to go with them as well.

[BryanS14]

Wow! love the build!

Exactly how I want to build mine!

:rawk::rawk:

[g00se]

didnt notice it before but is that a real dual n1? i was planning to do the same, just use an isis or ebay dual n1 and cut off the piping off before the resonator ^^

[CDriver]

how was your experience with the fueled kit? i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and i'm probably going to go with them as well.

Todd at Fueled was great to deal with and everything fit like it should.

Wow! love the build!

Exactly how I want to build mine!

:rawk::rawk:

Thanks brah. This is an awesome car and I've owned lots of them.

didnt notice it before but is that a real dual n1? i was planning to do the same, just use an isis or ebay dual n1 and cut off the piping off before the resonator ^^

I used the ebay N1 and cut it. Loud as hell though!!

[CDriver]

Here are some more pics of the engine bay and some of the int:

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[JaredP]

this car is almost perfect man. i've always loved the look of the ls's without the gto/corvette coil pack covers. is there any reason you didnt move the battery though?

also, what did you do for a fuel system

[stockbee]

Cdriver, Cool swap, I can't wait to get mine to a point where it'd be worth putting a build thread up.

btw. JaredP, you'd know that he used '6 AN line after moving the hard lines and that he heat wrapped it and used the Corvette fuel pump with built in regulator if you'd read through the thread. GOOOSH (in my best Napoleon voice)!!!!

[JaredP]

its -6, not '6 if you wanna get technical :D but thanks! its been a while since i read through and just thought of how i was gonna do the fuel for my swap when i got it

[SoCalDrifter]

so how much did you end up spending on the whole swap? just curious because ive been looking into doing a ls1 240 for awhile now

[CDriver]

so how much did you end up spending on the whole swap? just curious because ive been looking into doing a ls1 240 for awhile now

Depends on if you include the motor and trans into the equation. What are you looking for?

[CDriver]

Well I finally was able to get to the dyno and tune my car. Thanks to PJ and Black Ops Motorsports. My first pull was 432whp and by the end of the day it was 452whp and drivability was greatly improved as well.
Before I went to the dyno I worked on my intake and added an oil catch can. I wanted to make my intake a cold air intake as apposed to a hot air intake. My intake air temps are now 10-20 degrees above ambient, down from 60-80 above!!!

Here are some pics of the mods:

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Here is the dyno sheet:

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Here's a vid:

‪2011 07 16 16 11 52 928‬‏ - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizZKEYF4Zc)

[WoolyS14DET]

Subscribed.

I am also trying to decide which kit to use......decisions decisions !!

[JaredP]

looks and sounds great man

[CDriver]

This car is now for sale:

http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/406159-fs-97-240sx-kouki-s14-heads-cam-ls1-t56-450whp-2750lbs.html

[CDriver]

I recently installed an LS6 valley cover with a new design built in PCV valve. This helps with not pulling oil into your intake compaired to the LS1 style that comes off the valve covers.