BiG MiKE's Little Build!

[BiG MiKE86]

So as some of you know I recently parted out my SR in hopes of going with something more reliable and with much more power potential. So it was time to get rid of this paperweight and make space for something in an inline 6 :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00166-20110313-1611-1.jpg

Then I sold my beloved BBS's
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And this is how she sat for a bit
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Til I got these 17x9.5+15 / 18x9.5+15 MB Battles to roll on (not the greatest but they wuz cheap)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00352-20121010-1711.jpg

Stetched some rubber on em...
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Then it was time to empty the bay and rip the front end off - here is where we stand now
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Pulling as much as I can so we can get a nice coat of paint in the bay. Ill be picking up my 2j/R-154 this weekend and hopefully dropping her in to check fitment and decide if I am going to trim the radiator support for a bit more clearance. This isnt much of a build just yet (more of a demolition) so ill just throw in a few pics of the goodies that started rolling in this week.

Treadstone Cast Manifold
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00420-20121114-1718.jpg

Precision 6266 .68a/r with 3-5/8" V-Band discharge
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00419-20121114-1714.jpg

Xcessive engine & Trans Mounts
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00421-20121114-2128.jpg

Tial MV-S, TRD Thermostat, and TRD Oil Filter
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00408-20121107-1731.jpg

Complete 2JZGTE gasket set including water pump, idler pulley, tensioner, etc,!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00422-20121114-2130.jpg

So thats pretty much it for now. Ill be taking more pics as things come together... Until the next update :)

[BiG MiKE86]

Didnt do much this weekend just picked up motor/trans and sent it to a buddys house for all new front seals/tensioner/timing belt/water pump/etc... Then she came home and I havent really done anything yet. I will be pulling off the stock twins this weekend and ordering some fuel components this week as well.
Pic of the shifter extension done by a local shop that S&O Teck (where I bought my engine/trans) sent it to be done...

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More pics/updates coming soon

Hardparked...
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So I found some motivation and decided to tackle the twin turbo removal... boy what a pita... After removing those I put on the treadstone manifold and turbo for a little mockup

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SO much more room with a single! Anyone thinking of doing this swap, do yourself a favor a ditch the twins. I pulled them off with the engine out of the car and it was a nightmare... I couldnt imaging doing this after the engine is in that tiny bay

Shout out to this can of AERO KROIL for without you those silly twins would still be stuck to my 2j

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00446-20121120-2013.jpg

AERO KROIL > WD-40 :D

Thats all I haz for now

[xxom7gxx]

Looking good ;)

[Pinggg]

Bump for a cool dude, can;t wait to see it all finish!

[KoukiMonsta]

Cool man, lookin good.

U ever use pb blaster? I've never heard of aero Karol ill have to try it.

[uhWuh]

how much did you extend the shifter and what tranny is that? R154?

[BiG MiKE86]

Cool man, lookin good.

U ever use pb blaster? I've never heard of aero Karol ill have to try it.
Ive tried PB before but this AeroKroil works better than anything ive ever used

how much did you extend the shifter and what tranny is that? R154?
A local shop did the extension for me. Yes it is a R154 - I can take a rough measurement of the plate that was added if that helps you

Thanks for the comments guys

Just ordered a Wiring specialties Harness + Patch harness from Yury

More progress pics next week

[pole drift]

Thats pretty cool dude :) those wheels are savage :)

[JohanM]

what kind of response are you expecting from the turbo, around what rpm you going to see full boost?

[pacotaco345]

KROIL FTMFW!!! I got my subframe off with that shizz. It's the business

[Flicktitty]

Looking good bud! I'm excited to see how you have everything planned out. That turbo is gonna hit pretty hard, he should see 15-20psi around 3500

[Highway Riding]

^ werd
That manifold is what's gonna make some nice power early on that's for sure. Nice setup

[BiG MiKE86]

what kind of response are you expecting from the turbo, around what rpm you going to see full boost?
Like Flicktitty said im guessing around 3500rpm which IMO would be pretty awesome for this sized turbo

Looking good bud! I'm excited to see how you have everything planned out. That turbo is gonna hit pretty hard, he should see 15-20psi around 3500
Thanks - Im taking serious notes from your build thread :)

Fuel Injector Clinic 775cc High Impeadance Injectors + -6an Dual Feed fuel Rail ordered :)

I just need an R154 trans mount so I can do some test fitting now

[JesusFreakDrifter]

definitely miss the bbs

[BiG MiKE86]

nOw that the world hasnt ended... the build will commence http://www.sfldrifters.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

Ran into some issues with the crappy treadstone manifold machining that I had to address before I buttoned up the exhaust side

Pics and details coming this weekend as well as some heavy progress

[bc.]

nOw that the world hasnt ended... the build will commence http://www.sfldrifters.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

Ran into some issues with the crappy treadstone manifold machining that I had to address before I buttoned up the exhaust side

Pics and details coming this weekend as well as some heavy progress
It hasn't not ended yet :tardrim:

Anyway, I will be watching o.0

[BiG MiKE86]

Well I havent done much....

Installed Marlin Crawler Shifter bushings which took soooo much play outta the shifter. This is a must have upgrade for anyone who doesnt already have it.

Started installing driftmotion pulleys and Im currently working on finishing the stripping and painting of the engine bay

Here are some shots of the machining that had to be done on the turbo to fit the treadstone manifold

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214443_zps6722e045.jpg

Holes slotted to slide turbo over about 2-3mm

Original fitment
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Had to go with Socket Head Cap Screws due to hex heads not fitting

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2-bolt to V-band wastegate adapter installed

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[BiG MiKE86]

Wastegate installed :)

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Then this shows up today via Santa (UPS) fresh from Yury's (wiring specialties) workshop
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Harness comes ready for the Dakota Digital Boxes :)
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Also picked up one of these so that my sweet ass harness stays uncut and clean
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121224_140048_zps6713cace.jpg

Ive gotta say Im impressed with the quality of this harness... cant wait to install it and fire it up

Thanks Yury!

[RastaS14]

^Very nice progress! Props on going with a clean harness setup! That will make a world of difference.

[KoukiMonsta]

That harness = a big pair of titties.

Keep it up

[florante rea]

Let us know when u install ur harness. i'm kind of hoping yury have the race harness version asap, pretty much mill spec:) either that or ryan's aka rywire.

[BiG MiKE86]

Just received dry pearl for engine bay paint! updates this weekend if it doesnt rain

Got some pics ill upload later as well

[BiG MiKE86]

Did some work on the engine bay a few weeks ago now mostly prep work for paint and removal of battery tray and other useless brackets

Degreasing and removal of brake booster and other parts
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Battery tray removed
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Misc brackets removed
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Bit of sanding done
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Ordered some dry pearls (Green/Blue/Purple Chameleon for engine bay) and Green/White glow in the dark to experiment on the wheels :)

Shooting for the one on the right
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After a few mins of light...
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More updates this weekend once we lay down some paint

[christo19]

that turbo is pure art

[BiG MiKE86]

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Engine bay officially painted and ready to receive an engine!

[Idahos13]

That engine bay looks nice man!

[BiG MiKE86]

Thanks :) pics don't do this paint any justice tho
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That's the black base coat before the pearl

[badfish816]

omg. that pearl engine bay is frickin amazing. the whole build is going to be fantastic. keep up the good work man

[BiG MiKE86]

Thanks guys ill have some engine related updates this week now that the bay is ready!

[d_nice]

looks goos so far Mike cant wait to see how its goes

[BiG MiKE86]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbDR3VJnu14

[BiG MiKE86]

Just got this welded
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Hoping to install this as well as the turbo, injectors, mounts, etc. to be able to drop engine in this weekend

Anyone have any write ups on installing 2j harness?

[ShadowMan]

That paint job turned out pretty awesome. It's been a while since Ive seen that paint on something. Not bad.

[Oakville]

That exhaust manifold makes me cringe.

Nice build otherwise!

[BiG MiKE86]

Thanks for the compliments guys. The exhaust mani is actually not that bad once u get past the fit net issues. Flicktitty used it on his build with great success as well as many others making big numbers.

[2muchboost]

I believe Flick used the Treadstone like I am using but nonetheless its the same idea and similar design. Even the Treadstone's have fitment issues here and there so the issue isnt unique to the Ebay version.

For those that think that Log Mani's cant break the 600-ish rwhp as it was thought in the past....see below, its not my car. (Keep in mind this is with a 10:1 CR but still...)

Current specifications on the car:
- 1994 original 6 speed turbo with ~54,000 miles on the chassis
- Built 10:1 compression shortblock with CP pistons and Eagle rods
- Stock head with HKS 264 cams only, stock valve springs and hardware throughout
- FSR cast manifold turbo kit with PTE6466 0.81A/R, 45mm Turbosmart low profile Hypergate wastegate, wastegate dump recirculated into downpipe
- ProEFI128 tuned by Dave Jusko and Ian from FSR
- 3 inch turbo back piping (3 inch downpipe to TRD Gen 2, 3-inch exhaust)
- Dual Walbro 400 E85 pumps, 43psi base pressure
- FIC2150 injectors

Results so far:
906WHP, 824WTQ (STD correction, 888WHP SAE) @ 35psi on E85

Talk about a BEAST!

Keep up the good work Big Mike.....

[BiG MiKE86]

My manifold is a treadstone and yeah log manifolds have been shattering all sorts of hp myths lately

[Flicktitty]

Looking good! The cast manifold might not be the most blingy manifold out there. But it gets the job done! Quick response still holds great power, and it works well with the S13 for clearance reasons.

[2muchboost]

lol my bad...thats what happens when you cant see pix at work. I thought you were using another Log Mani. I will try and post a pic of my Mani which was ported and heat coated by SP (in black).....may not be blingy but it looks really good IMO. Cant beat the simple design of the Mani and the turbo response/torque that these produce. I am actually concerned about having too much torque on my setup and possibly spinning a rod or something. I have a spare GE block which I am planning to tear down and have upgraded rods and rod bolts installed. Planning to clean the block and then install all of the OEM stuff minus those upgrades mentioned above. The pistons and rest of the block have proven to be very stout so I see no need in spending a butt load of money on upgrading something that I will likely not take advantage of.

[Driftwire]

YOOO FT LAUDY!!!! hit me up brother lets cruise one day!!! 561 713 6555

[Flicktitty]

lol my bad...thats what happens when you cant see pix at work. I thought you were using another Log Mani. I will try and post a pic of my Mani which was ported and heat coated by SP (in black).....may not be blingy but it looks really good IMO. Cant beat the simple design of the Mani and the turbo response/torque that these produce. I am actually concerned about having too much torque on my setup and possibly spinning a rod or something. I have a spare GE block which I am planning to tear down and have upgraded rods and rod bolts installed. Planning to clean the block and then install all of the OEM stuff minus those upgrades mentioned above. The pistons and rest of the block have proven to be very stout so I see no need in spending a butt load of money on upgrading something that I will likely not take advantage of.

I can't remember are you running ethanol? seems only the E85/E98 Cars with the QSV/ Cast Manifold are having rod issues. I'd be more concerned about spinning the tires all the time.

[2muchboost]

Yeah I have 4 gas stations with E85 near me and my buddy who is a chemical engineering has 2 55-gallon drums of E98 sitting in his man-cave. I have the QSV-HDTI and Treadstone. Using this with the 6766 I am sure will cause issues if I push the setup. I will be asking Alpha to keep the tune on the milder side to make sure I dont mess up the rods. Once the spare GE block is ready I will def push 35+ psi just to see where the setup will end up at. For now my low 10's 1/4 mile goal should be ok with this setup but again I am afraid of rod failure if I take it to track before I have the revamped GE block installed.

As far as spinning the tires, I am sure I will have issues. I will be on low boost in street use which should help and really looking at R-Compound tires out back just to help out. I wont necessarily daily this car since I have a daily and work a lot but I will be driving the car whenever I get the chance. If I can use the car 2-3 days out of the week I would be super happy.

[BiG MiKE86]

YOOO FT LAUDY!!!! hit me up brother lets cruise one day!!! 561 713 6555

LoL glad to see some local folks on here :) ill definitely be going to meets and stuff when it's running so ill see u around

[2muchboost]

@Big Mike...How did ou like the Xcessive swap parts? Also what engine mounts did you use with these? Also, can't tell from pix or video but did ou remove our Firewall Vin Plate wanting painting the bay?

[xoxide]

So im extremely curious... What exactly do you do with the paint pigments in the bag, to turn them into a sprayable liquid paint?

[BiG MiKE86]

@Big Mike...How did ou like the Xcessive swap parts? Also what engine mounts did you use with these? Also, can't tell from pix or video but did ou remove our Firewall Vin Plate wanting painting the bay?

Haven't installed the Xcessive stuff yet but the quality looks great and ill be using the with nismo motor mounts and a $4 R154 trans mount from rockauto.com :) yea vin plate was removed for paint and reinstalled afterwards - more pics and hopefully motor install this weekend

[BiG MiKE86]

So im extremely curious... What exactly do you do with the paint pigments in the bag, to turn them into a sprayable liquid paint?

Spray black base coat - mix chameleon dry peal into clear - spray - the spray clear over that

[2muchboost]

Very nice...I also installed the R154 using the mount but I paid a little more than $4 (im jelly lol).

Did you keep your original Rosette Rivets or are you installing the Vin Plate using a different method? Im curious because I may have lost (FML...x 1,000,000) my original rivets and might need to get creative to reinstall. Wouldnt want the cops questioning the car especially since my dash never had a vin plate.

[BiG MiKE86]

Very nice...I also installed the R154 using the mount but I paid a little more than $4 (im jelly lol).

Did you keep your original Rosette Rivets or are you installing the Vin Plate using a different method? Im curious because I may have lost (FML...x 1,000,000) my original rivets and might need to get creative to reinstall. Wouldnt want the cops questioning the car especially since my dash never had a vin plate.
Self tapping screws bro! I live in FL where the cops don't harass over silly little things like vin numbers :)

Hey do u remember what size/length bolts u used to install the trans mount? Mine are missing

[2muchboost]

Yeah I forgot....stupid NY. Seriously cant wait to move. They have harassed some of my friends (with hondas mostly lol....) about having "questionable vin plates" even though they have their title, dash vin, and doorjam vin which all match lol. Wish I still had the house in Orlando :(

I dont remember but I can try and take a measurement this weekend if I can get to the shop.

[hun]

No cutting corners, I wish i had money to blow like this!

[BiG MiKE86]

That would be great if u could thread / pitch as well :)

[cchondro]

Looking good so far man, keep it up

[Ztouring04]

Awesome build

[BiG MiKE86]

Thanks guys

[BiG MiKE86]

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Getting it ready to drop in


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[BiG MiKE86]

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[BiG MiKE86]

Hit a major snag yesterday...

As we lifted the engine/trans at a steep angle we noticed the rear main seal was pouring out a ton of oil...

Now Ive pulled the gearbox off to inspect - gotta figure this out before I go any further

[2muchboost]

That blows dude. I did all of the maintenance work like new oil and water pumps and all new seals while the engine was on the stand for this very reason. GL fixing the issue

[BiG MiKE86]

That blows dude. I did all of the maintenance work like new oil and water pumps and all new seals while the engine was on the stand for this very reason. GL fixing the issue
Thats the thing - I had the shop that I bought it from do the rear main seal and install trans... I provided a brand new OEM Toyota seal so now they are working with me to figure out wtf is goin on

All of my front seals and timing components have been done as well by a toyota master tech so Im not worried about those

Hopefully its nothing serious

[BiG MiKE86]

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Pool of oil inside trans


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[BiG MiKE86]

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[JohanM]

thats mess up!

[2muchboost]

Damn then that blows for sure. Did you figure out what was going on? I hope the same doesnt happen to me after replacing all of the seals so whatever you figure out may help me avoid any possible issues.

Thanx

[BiG MiKE86]

Damn then that blows for sure. Did you figure out what was going on? I hope the same doesnt happen to me after replacing all of the seals so whatever you figure out may help me avoid any possible issues.

Thanx

Looks like the guy who installed it pushed the seal too far in. He is giving me a new seal and I'm going to have the housing inspected for any gouges and if all looks good install the seal. Also going to reseal both oil pans while the trans is off. Ill keep u guys posted.


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[2muchboost]

I thought that might be an issues but since the guy was Master Tech I held back from mentioning that. Yeah there is a particular depth that the seal goes into the block. If memory serves me right from the install the top of the seal should sit flush the tiny "lip" you see in the pic so that. Hope everything else is alright. Glad you figured it out.

[BiG MiKE86]

I thought that might be an issues but since the guy was Master Tech I held back from mentioning that. Yeah there is a particular depth that the seal goes into the block. If memory serves me right from the install the top of the seal should sit flush the tiny "lip" you see in the pic so that. Hope everything else is alright. Glad you figured it out.

Yeah I'm guessing one of his employees did the job because he knew the problem as soon as he saw the pics. No big deal ill be using this as an opportunity to reseal both oil pans just for safety


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[2muchboost]

Glad you figured that out before it caused any real issues. BTW...I ended up using a dab of Gasket Maker around the Front Main Seal with the idea that it could keep the seal in place while under high boost. I was reading thru AFRACERS thread and he had done the same thing. Not sure if this is something your interested in but thought I would throw it out there just in case.

[BiG MiKE86]

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More goodies rolling in...


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[atvrider647]

I'm subbed!

[BiG MiKE86]

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Started installing injectors (FIC 770cc High Imp) today. Got the engine rear main seal redone as well as both oil pans resealed. If the weather is good this weekend ill be dropping her in unless something else comes up...


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[BiG MiKE86]

Some other random shots from last weekend

Marlin Crawler shifter parts (supEr tight fit) made the shifter feel soo much better. It took out tons of play.
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Shifter extension
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Greddy shift knob that got a new lease on life - tapped for Toyota threads
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Some stuff I removed (VSV Surge tank and fuel damper)
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Stock oil cooler removed
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[di-devol]

Nice! Thread title wins.

[2muchboost]

Nice progress bro...hope she drops in trouble free.

[BiG MiKE86]

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Just got these bad boys in today :)

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Xcessive Mounts

[BiG MiKE86]

Test fitting the nipple I made. Fits good but ill be knocking about 1/8" off on the filter side to reduce the number of turns it takes to meet the block

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[240boi115]

dem mounts!

[BiG MiKE86]

OEM Bolt being trimmed down to make a nipple to mount the filter to the block
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[di-devol]

OEM Bolt being trimmed down to make a nipple to mount the filter to the block

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/tymehaha.jpg

OH. That is very good!

[BiG MiKE86]

OH. That is very good!

And cheap!

[BiG MiKE86]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/21/u6u5y3a6.jpg
More goodies Rollin in...

[2muchboost]

Very nice bro....when do you think she will be done?

[BiG MiKE86]

Trying to find a few hands and some motivation to drop the engine in this weekend. After that things should go quickly

[Extreme Dimensions]

good job! :boink:

[BiG MiKE86]

Some minor progress this weekend...

Installed turbo - had to make a "custom" tool to tighten the SHCS holding the turbo
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Installed front half of turbo
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Installed 2JZ-GE water pipe to remove the coolant lines going around the block

Original junk
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New pipe
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/5e4yre4a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/edanusu8.jpg

Side by side
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/gu7a5y2e.jpg

Installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/sezysy5e.jpg
It doesn't quite bolt up to the block without modification - I may slot the bracket and add a spacer for piece of mind but i doubt it's necessary

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/4asepysu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/aqutu5ur.jpg

[2muchboost]

I was wondering what had happened to ya.....nice progress. Did you need to do any mods to the Treadstone so that the turbo lined up? I have read a few threads in which people had to modify the holes on the Treadstone and/or the turbo's to match up?

[BiG MiKE86]

I was wondering what had happened to ya.....nice progress. Did you need to do any mods to the Treadstone so that the turbo lined up? I have read a few threads in which people had to modify the holes on the Treadstone and/or the turbo's to match up?


Here are some shots of the machining that had to be done on the turbo to fit the treadstone manifold

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214443_zps6722e045.jpg

Holes slotted to slide turbo over about 2-3mm

Original fitment
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG00492-20121218-2108_zps632c3f31.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214419_zpsc84a374a.jpg

Had to go with Socket Head Cap Screws due to hex heads not fitting

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214317_zps583273e7.jpg

2-bolt to V-band wastegate adapter installed

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214303_zps528ad292.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121220_214240_zps1c258164.jpg

Just modified the turbo left manifold alone

[2muchboost]

Thanks for the pix......I have seen a few people have to do this.

[BiG MiKE86]

Did some work yesterday

Removed hose barb
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/e7yzemab.jpg

Drilled and tapped for 1/8 NPT plug
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/yse2uvyg.jpg

Installed new APR flywheel bolts, flywheel, clutch & pressure plate with new hardware
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/4e8yquda.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/yhe5e7us.jpg

Then we started dropping this monster in...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/7u3ydama.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/udetu7en.jpg

And it's in!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/vazyha9a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/5a7e3yze.jpg

Shifter placement
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/hydydu6u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/ysy7adat.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Workin on a bracket for the A/C compressor removal. Still gotta confirm all dims and check design but here's what I've got so far... I know it's probably overkill but why not :) gives me a chance to play with the machines at work

The redline shows where the bracket will go
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/12/tugymy8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/12/arazu6an.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/12/7e3enagy.jpg

Got hooked up by a friend with some aluminum blocks to make the a/c bracket from

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/14/ryhy5aba.jpg

Started working on the Compressor Eliminator Bracket

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/yvu5uzy5.jpg

Machined a section to the final thickness
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/18/9ubamyva.jpg

Tomorrow ill be saw cutting the excess off then finishing remainder of machining.

Stay tuned :)

[BiG MiKE86]

Haven't done much to the car besides get in some parts and working on the a/c bracket

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/e8anugyg.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/e7uhu8eq.jpg

Getting close to having the prototype complete

Got my Wastegate dump tube in yesterday as well

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/qupy6eqa.jpg

Test fitted facing upwards for those days I go hoodless for maximum screamage

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/3enymana.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/yqe4uda7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/aqape3yd.jpg

Other random pics
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/mugymeze.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/vapeny5y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/a8asajeq.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/pe9anate.jpg

Got some fittings in as we'll for fuel
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/pehe7ute.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Disassembled AC compressor for the bracket until I finish my bracket
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/8u3umyby.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/8yduheru.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/e4u5agas.jpg

Turbo feed and drain done
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/unuqytym.jpg

Finally painted the water neck and installed it
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/hanapysu.jpg

New coolant pipe sits right on the firewall with the engine sitting as far back as it'll go. This pipe will be cut, shortened by 1/2"-1" and rotated upwards as well as having that smaller nipple welded shut.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/gybe8u4u.jpg

Got some chase bays goodies in - clutch line and power steering line kit. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/16/7aba4a3e.jpg

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[Flicktitty]

Looking good!

[BiG MiKE86]

Looking good!

Thanks! Ive gotta pick up the pace and get her running soon Im getting anxious

[florante rea]

^^hey mike nice progress man.

[BiG MiKE86]

Found my chase bays in bay brake line kit waiting for me today on my door :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/29/a7ymy9y6.jpg

Going to start installing some stuff this week

[Kingtal0n]

looks good mikey just be sure to include a fitting/source for crankcase evacuation under boost. Such as from the turbocharger inlet, or even an exhaust scavenging setup (on the downpipe). You need some form of PCV if you want the engine to live a long healthy life putting down any kind of power. I would just go with a fitting on the compressor inlet and have it directed toward a non-check valved valvecover source. That way it always functions, but under boost when the 1-way check on the intake manifold (or valvecover) closes up, it still functions off the pressure drop before the compressor.

[Mr. Phonso]

Hey nice build but I have a question about the harness

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121224_135937_zpsd27cc70f.jpg


I'm confused on why they made a sub harness for the speed calibration unit? The speed sensor runs through the lower harness into the fuse box, then into the cluster. It shouldn't have anything to do with the engine harness.

For the tachometer calibration unit I could understand because that input is taken directly from the engine harness.

[BiG MiKE86]

looks good mikey just be sure to include a fitting/source for crankcase evacuation under boost. Such as from the turbocharger inlet, or even an exhaust scavenging setup (on the downpipe). You need some form of PCV if you want the engine to live a long healthy life putting down any kind of power. I would just go with a fitting on the compressor inlet and have it directed toward a non-check valved valvecover source. That way it always functions, but under boost when the 1-way check on the intake manifold (or valvecover) closes up, it still functions off the pressure drop before the compressor.
I will definitely look into doing something with those lines. Thanks for the advice.

Hey nice build but I have a question about the harness

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/IMG_20121224_135937_zpsd27cc70f.jpg


I'm confused on why they made a sub harness for the speed calibration unit? The speed sensor runs through the lower harness into the fuse box, then into the cluster. It shouldn't have anything to do with the engine harness.

For the tachometer calibration unit I could understand because that input is taken directly from the engine harness.

I honestly couldn't answer that for you - although Yuri is a member here and Im sure he could answer that. I think its neat how he added it into the harness for ease of installation.

[Mr. Phonso]

I'm asking because I am in the process right now of making my harness and I actually had the same idea, except I'll be adding a connector in the middle. Though the way I understand is for our cars the vss is not part of the engine harness.

[05subysti]

JESUS I love the color of your engine bay, Where did you buy the chameleon dry pearl, and how much??

[BiG MiKE86]

JESUS I love the color of your engine bay, Where did you buy the chameleon dry pearl, and how much??

:) Thanks - The entire car will be that color soon (With a blacktop)

www.sikcustompaint.com

They have a good selection of sick pearls for dumb cheap!

$14.99 for 25grams (we only used 1/2 a bag for the bay)

I'm asking because I am in the process right now of making my harness and I actually had the same idea, except I'll be adding a connector in the middle. Though the way I understand is for our cars the vss is not part of the engine harness.

I thought the same thing but I guess Yury has magically worked it in for user friendly installation of the Dakota Digital Boxes

[Mr. Phonso]

Did Yury give you a lower harness as well?

I think I have a theory on the way he wired up the speed calibration wires with the engine harness hope you don't mind me posting, because I was thinking of doing this myself.

VSS sensor output --> lower harness --> connector --> into 2jz engine harness and through the firewall into the cabin --> input to Dakota unit --> output back out into 2jz engine harness back out the firewall --> same connector --> lower harness --> to fuse box --> into cluster with recalibrate speed

So essentially it has nothing to do with the 2jz engine harness itself, but it just runs along part of it as a way of CONVENIENCE. Smart stuff, defiantly makes things easier and more neat than having wires going through the shifter hole.

[BiG MiKE86]

Did Yury give you a lower harness as well?

I think I have a theory on the way he wired up the speed calibration wires with the engine harness hope you don't mind me posting, because I was thinking of doing this myself.

VSS sensor output --> lower harness --> connector --> into 2jz engine harness and through the firewall into the cabin --> input to Dakota unit --> output back out into 2jz engine harness back out the firewall --> same connector --> lower harness --> to fuse box --> into cluster with recalibrate speed

So essentially it has nothing to do with the 2jz engine harness itself, but it just runs along part of it as a way of CONVENIENCE. Smart stuff, defiantly makes things easier and more neat than having wires going through the shifter hole.

Don't mind at all :) if I'm not mistaken I think the lower harness is built into the engine harness.


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[DIENOW]

Subbed! I gotta see this thing in person next time im down! :cj:

[EnvyS13]

This thing is beautiful, subbed

[BiG MiKE86]

Subbed! I gotta see this thing in person next time im down! :cj:
Hmu chump

This thing is beautiful, subbed
Thanks



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[2muchboost]

hurry up and finish the build so I can live vicariously through you since mine got scraped :) Keep up the good work bud everything is coming out real nice. That log mani will be tits for your setup.

[BiG MiKE86]

hurry up and finish the build so I can live vicariously through you since mine got scrapped :) Keep up the good work bud everything is coming out real nice. That log mani will be tits for your setup.

lol man I've literally done nothing in months... I ran into a few issues that kinda killed progress

Hopefully ill get motivated this weekend and get some updates goin


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[rednissan180]

Are those straight fittings push on?... I'm assuming theyre for the sending unit hard lines?
Sorry I haven't had too much experience with an fittings

[BiG MiKE86]

Are those straight fittings push on?... I'm assuming theyre for the sending unit hard lines?
Sorry I haven't had too much experience with an fittings

Those are not push on fittings (those have a barbed end) these are the standard fittings that you assemble (not hard at all)


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[BiG MiKE86]

Long time since I updated this but there hasnt been anything done since then... lol

I wasnt having any success with the Xcessive engine/trans brackets so I ordered Get Nuts Lab engine and trans brackets as well as the matching steel 1 piece drive shaft thru Ace Up Motorsports (Awesome to deal with - spoke to Vitaly). So the brackets came within 3 days and boy did they look and feel much better than the Xcessive pieces (no offense to Rich whom has been awesome in dealing with and will be refunding my $$$ for the stuffs).

These are different for each side - pics for reference incase anyone else has em and question which side is which.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/ymysaves.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/eby2e4yv.jpg

Blasted and prepped for primer and paint!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/ry9eta6y.jpg

Hit em with some self-etching primer and high gloss engine enamel
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/a6uvy4ed.jpg

Turbo Blanket I bought from a Zilvia member
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/a9a5aza8.jpg

Hoping to swap out brackets this weekend. Ill be using my old SR nismo mounts and an MK3 trans mount with these brackets.

FYI problems I had with the Xcessive mounts, engine brackets, trans bracket.
-Hood wouldnt close
-Engine mounts didnt sit flat on brackets
-Trans bracket didnt line up well with trans mount (~1" off front front to back)

[di-devol]

Bummer on the xcessive parts :/

Keep it going!

[BiG MiKE86]

Thanks - progress pics this weekend if the weather plays nice

[soundboy]

Sweeeeet progress.

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[BiG MiKE86]

Time to lift the motor... again...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/ajabe6ap.jpg

Swapped out all of the Xcessive parts for Get Nuts Lab brackets and Nismo Engine mounts... fit like a dream
FYI anyone getting these brackets you will need hardware
8 - 10mm x 1.25 x 20-25mm hex bolts (engine brackets to block)
4 - 10mm x 1.25 x 20-30mm hex bolts (trans mount to body)
12 - 10mm Lock washers (I threw these in just incase)
12 - 10mm Flat washers (I threw these in just incase)

Driver Side
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/pyre5ahe.jpg

Passenger Side
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/u2e9u8yn.jpg

Transmission bracket (super Beefy)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/y5equvy4.jpg
How the engine sits... pretty far back and nice and level
Ill snap some pics of the oil pan height or w.e. anyone else wants to see next time im down there
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/ady5edej.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/yqy8udy7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/meza8yze.jpg

[Motary]

That paint is awesome

[BiG MiKE86]

That paint is awesome

Thank you :) the rest of the car will be done on be same color + a blacktop

[street_sleeper]

I have to say this is coming along nicely. I am really impressed

[BiG MiKE86]

I have to say this is coming along nicely. I am really impressed

Thanks :)

Installed Sikky Sway Bar and SPL Tension Rods
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/16/2epuqa5u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/16/8y3e8a2u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/16/a5upabym.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/16/u5y2u9yb.jpg

Cut the GE coolant pipe and removed about 1/4" off so it wouldnt hit the firewall and ill be rotating the pipe upwards towards the head.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/16/yte6u4av.jpg

Driveshaft should be here today as well :)

[2muchboost]

Nice cut.....all I did was heat mine up and carefully bent it then used a rubber mallet to give it shape.

[BiG MiKE86]

Nice cut.....all I did was heat mine up and carefully bent it then used a rubber mallet to give it shape.
Oh rly? Did u cut off that extra nipple as well?

[BiG MiKE86]

Coolant pipe put back together
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/566B3D3C-22AC-4263-A8B1-F57EA2A932DE-4096-000001738D5ECC2A_zps26f48fe2.jpg

Mounted on engine
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/513422A1-3E46-4C76-B14C-91889B2649DF-3530-0000013148B5D20D_zps098c49f3.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/37866263-30B3-4F96-A4E7-C14FCCFFDE1B-3530-00000131572CA6F3_zps69e4cff1.jpg

Drive shaft arrived
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/CD756D08-DEE0-4938-A950-3C75E1D87B36-3530-000001316B81E0E5_zps29bbc4c2.jpg

Installed... but Im curious as to if this gap is normal?!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/8CDE924F-019A-4529-B0E2-0789CAA3B9B9-4096-000001737A33C9C4_zpse28bb164.jpg

Sway Bar Fitment
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/1E7D27C1-728E-4590-A7FB-E16643054C11-4486-000001B4B66F7AAB_zps7ebd9e54.jpg

Re-Ran the body harness and heres how she sits
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/1FE188B9-3D26-4908-882D-31B45B020B1A-3530-00000131A6FE39C5_zps2b3970aa.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/0AC4A98F-9503-4578-AAD4-301AF91FFA7F-3530-00000131B68DACC2_zps9a0d854f.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/6F6352C3-3C9A-46B4-8F87-9463DBC59CC9-3530-00000131BF43DB04_zps0837bcc4.jpg

[soundboy]

What car did The engine and gearbox came from? Aristo

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[soundboy]

Gap isn't normal btw

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[BiG MiKE86]

What car did The engine and gearbox came from? Aristo

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Not sure it's an R-154 trans not with the tripod shifter

Gap isn't normal btw

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I was told there should be 2.5" from seal to yoke by the mfg so ill measure it and see

[BiG MiKE86]

Fuel pump came in - Aeromotive Stealth 340lph

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/04/8eda6yhy.jpg

[Backintoans13]

Read the whole build thread, sick build!! I'd love to swap in a 2jz but looks like a lot of shit to install so fuck that lol

[BiG MiKE86]

Read the whole build thread, sick build!! I'd love to swap in a 2jz but looks like a lot of shit to install so fuck that lol

Thanks :) it's actually not that much work over an SR swap besides running new fuel line and exhaust

[Hiighboost2]

Sick build man!

[BiG MiKE86]

Sick build man!

Thanks :) Getting new driveshaft today and hopefully updating some more this weekend

Anyone know what the drive shaft bolt sizes are?

[ska]

awe-----SOME. im picking up my 1jz today, if you dont mind me sticking around. I may or may not have lots of questions for you :)

[BiG MiKE86]

awe-----SOME. im picking up my 1jz today, if you dont mind me sticking around. I may or may not have lots of questions for you :)

Feel free :)

[BiG MiKE86]

Picked up a fuel regulator bracket from Freed Engineering

http://freedengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/FPRmount1-600x533.jpg

http://freedengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/FPRmount4-600x533.jpg

2JZGTE Fuel Pressure Regulator Mount | Freed Engineering (http://freedengineering.com/online-shop/2jzgte-fuel-pressure-regulator-mount/)

Will install this weekend along with some other junk

[Hatemy7]

Bro this is an awesome build! seriously this is awesome.

this will be my next project for sure! 1jz for sure

[BiG MiKE86]

Bro this is an awesome build! seriously this is awesome.

this will be my next project for sure! 1jz for sure
Thank You! You cannot go wrong with any JZ swap :) goodluck!

[ska]

did you remove that fuel dampener (it looks like a fpr) around the rear of the block under the intake manifold ?

[BiG MiKE86]

did you remove that fuel dampener (it looks like a fpr) around the rear of the block under the intake manifold ?

I did since ill be running an AEROMOTIVE FPR

[BiG MiKE86]

Got a new drive shaft in with beefier joints and the correct length :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/re2ubate.jpg

Installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/e5eve3yr.jpg

Baller hardware holding shaft in place
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/dymevahe.jpg

Installed Freed Engineering FPR mount - awesome part
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/gu4uze5y.jpg

Started tucking the fender harness on both sides as well
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/y3ybu3uh.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/uta8ymuq.jpg

Tucked the harness on the passenger side as well
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/u7yjybyb.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/na3esamy.jpg

Started putting the front end back on
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/u8uqu3uh.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/y6etaheb.jpg

Expecting Suspicious Garage Brake lines in from ACE UP MOTORSPORTS tomorrow ill install and update some more

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/ehu2a8ab.jpg

[conrad_s13.5]

Looks great man!

I got a buddy who can machine that throttle body down to about half the size to delete the throttle/traction control stuff if youre interested.

Itd keep things clean,.. like youre doing already

[BiG MiKE86]

Looks great man!

I got a buddy who can machine that throttle body down to about half the size to delete the throttle/traction control stuff if youre interested.

Itd keep things clean,.. like youre doing already

Sounds good - info? Cost?

[Options13]

^^ im interested also!

Build is looking good mike!

[ska]

Installed Freed Engineering FPR mount - awesome part
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/23/gu4uze5y.jpg


Is this the get nutz mount kit? Maybe it's just the picture but it looks like the engine can sit further back by another 2". Also your front clearance for a koyo rad and puller fans is looking very slim

[BiG MiKE86]

^^ im interested also!

Build is looking good mike!
Thanks

Is this the get nutz mount kit? Maybe it's just the picture but it looks like the engine can sit further back by another 2". Also your front clearance for a koyo rad and puller fans is looking very slim
The motor is actually almost touching the firewall. I'll get a pic tomorrow or the next time I work on it

Yes that's the get nuts lab kit

[BiG MiKE86]

Started getting front end back on her
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/uqe7ajum.jpg

Picked up a set of these so I can see at night (looking to do the Hella H7 projector retrofit)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/8y3a3a5u.jpg

Sent the throttle body out to Nocturnal Motorworks in Missouri to a fellow Zilvian for some weight reduction
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/3asy5yty.jpg

Got wiringspecialties harness about 90% installed now
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/ytyga3yz.jpg

Just need to make fuel lines this weekend to finish bolting up the intake manifold.. Got some -6AN Nylon braided line and fittings
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/zezyre3a.jpg

Ordered this radiator hard pipe from CX Racing.. Hopefully get the cooling system buttoned up this week
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/eza3e8es.jpg

[conrad_s13.5]

awesome stuff man!

In rare cases do projectors look better than bricks,. I expect nothing but awesome tho!

[BiG MiKE86]

awesome stuff man!

In rare cases do projectors look better than bricks,. I expect nothing but awesome tho!

Thanks :)

Clearance from head to firewall
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/3ypuba3a.jpg

Clearance around starter
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/3e4ane8y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/qute3u5y.jpg

More coming soon
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/mury9a3y.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Had some time today to do a few things

Installed radiator with cheapo ISIS fans on the outside. I flipped the blades on the fans and gulped the polarity on em to run them as pushers. Bearings on em sound like shit - we'll see how long they last.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/seranu5y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/2apuzazy.jpg

Made all of the engine bay fuel lines - just need to run to 2 lines to the tank now
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/6edarena.jpg

Ran both lines right to the bottom of the firewall into the "Y" fitting
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/yma9u5un.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/uqy8a2ag.jpg

Random pics of the lines and routing
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/eryzyhyr.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/u9yzuze6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/27/yqe5evy4.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Picked up some much needed driveshaft bolts from NISSAN - Nothing like shiny new OEM hardware

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/29/qu2ysaba.jpg

Then the throttle body came in from Nocturnal MotorWorks came back all machined and ready to be mated back to the intake manifold
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/29/ahapu3yh.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/29/avyqe9y8.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/29/aqu6e7e7.jpg

Going to be ordering an Aeromotive or equivalent inline fuel filter tomorrow. Thinking of going with a 10 micron filter element unless anyone has any reason I shouldn't

[BiG MiKE86]

Just got an OEM lower radiator hose from TOYOTA for $15
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/31/u3ymuzyz.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/31/u3usygu2.jpg

I'll be fitting this up along with the CXRacing upper radiator pipe tomorrow and ill post my findings :)

[Southern Elegance]

Do you think its manageable to notch the trans tunnel for the shifter and it still be in a comfortable position if i wear to go without extending the shifter housing? Also did you extend it 2''???

[BiG MiKE86]

Do you think its manageable to notch the trans tunnel for the shifter and it still be in a comfortable position if i wear to go without extending the shifter housing? Also did you extend it 2''???
I wouldnt risk it... you would probably falcon punch the radio every time you shifted into 1st 3rd and 5th. I think its a 2.5" extension and sits right in the center of the hole but dont quote me on that length.

[conrad_s13.5]

I extended mine exactly 2inches,... and it is spot on!

...another option would be to source a soarer shifter assembly. Also extends it perfect

/threadjack

[Flicktitty]

The throttle body looks awesome!

How much did they charge you for that? And do you know how much they took off it?

[BiG MiKE86]

The throttle body looks awesome!

How much did they charge you for that? And do you know how much they took off it?

Hit up mkomar24 (member on here) Mike of Nocturnal Motorworks in St. Louis

Charged me $75 + return shipping ($10) and had it done and back on its way to me the same day he received it!

I can get you the overall measurement from the flange if you'd like - I dont know the specifics

[Southern Elegance]

I extended mine exactly 2inches,... and it is spot on!

...another option would be to source a soarer shifter assembly. Also extends it perfect

/threadjack

So the soarer assembly will bolt up to a chaser tranny? i tried searching it but couldn't find anything on it also doesnt help work blocks all the jzx forums...

If so ill just pick that up and call it good

[Flicktitty]

Hit up mkomar24 (member on here) Mike of Nocturnal Motorworks in St. Louis

Charged me $75 + return shipping ($10) and had it done and back on its way to me the same day he received it!

I can get you the overall measurement from the flange if you'd like - I dont know the specifics

if you could that would be great, I really need to do this over winter.

[BiG MiKE86]

if you could that would be great, I really need to do this over winter.

Ill get that tomorrow

Got the CXRacing upper radiator hard pipe kit and installed it. I'm fairly impressed with the kit minus 2 minor issues. The supplied hose clamps are way too big but work and the 90 DEG coupler fits pretty loose on my KOYO radiator
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/ru2a2aza.jpg

Super loose
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/bubuzy8e.jpg

Installed - I like the look
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/usegaha5.jpg

Gets a bit close by the power steering pulley but clears just fine
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/quhyteny.jpg

Here is the loose hose clamped down... It may work... Guess we'll see if it leaks
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/uzy9e5ev.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/9e6y4eru.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/radevubu.jpg

Installed lower hose as well but it still needs a good 5-6" trimmed but looks like it lines up nicely
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/7a3y5une.jpg

untrimmed it kinks pretty bad (see pic)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/apysume6.jpg

This bad boy came in today as well :) (10 Micron filter)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/01/edu5e6ab.jpg

[reynas14]

Mike i have to say that your build is motivating me to try a bunch of things your doing. You and flick have convinced me to go single as well. Im currently looking up all this stuff to do it, which fuel rail did you go with?
I was thinking of buying 525cc or 650s since my turbo will be smaller than yours(thinking about the GT3082r for around 400-500). Also i have most of what info i need for the single retrofit but im not quite sure how your able to control your turbos boost and such without an EMS. Could you shed some light on these?

And seriously badass paint job, super clean look!!! If mine turns out half as good as this well that will be alright! haha

[BiG MiKE86]

Mike i have to say that your build is motivating me to try a bunch of things your doing. You and flick have convinced me to go single as well. Im currently looking up all this stuff to do it, which fuel rail did you go with?
I was thinking of buying 525cc or 650s since my turbo will be smaller than yours(thinking about the GT3082r for around 400-500). Also i have most of what info i need for the single retrofit but im not quite sure how your able to control your turbos boost and such without an EMS. Could you shed some light on these?

And seriously badass paint job, super clean look!!! If mine turns out half as good as this well that will be alright! haha

Thanks for the kind words! I went with Fuel Injector Clinic for the fuel injectors and rail

Injectors (775cc) High Impeadance
775cc FIC Toyota Supra 2JZ-GTE Fuel Injector Clinic Injector Set (High-Z) (http://fuelinjectorclinic.com/toyota/supra-2jz-gte/IS145-0775H)

Rail (Dual Feed -6AN)
Toyota Supra 2JZ-GTE Fuel Rail -6 Fittings Both Sides (http://fuelinjectorclinic.com/more-products/fuel-rails/RL-SUPRA-6)

As for boost control I will be using the Tial MV-S 38mm wastegate with a Greddy Profec B Spec II (electronic boost controller) to control boost pressure

Goodluck with your build and make a thread with your progress :)

[reynas14]

Ok that definitely helps Mike. I have a scary good idea of what im going to run now and im going to put getting my r154 off to do the single than get it early next year. Also I took a trip out to zerolift today. Met Robert and talked for awhile about my car and some options. He was nice and very knowledgeable on this swap. Also they have a nice shop, clean and neat. They seem pretty legit and seriously considering buy most of my stuff there. Im gettin too geeked for this swap!!! Haha

[BiG MiKE86]

Didnt do squat this weekend -___- but I did order some Hella 50mm projectors for the headlight retrofit! hoping to get some proper cut-offs, high light output and not piss off other drivers at the same time

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/200/288/288-009071081.jpg
Link to where I bought em... best price I could find (saved ~&70 over clearcorners.com)
Hella 009071081 - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS (http://www.jegs.com/i/Hella/288/009071081/10002/-1)

Also bought the conversion brackets from Derux (Zilvia.net member)
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/381008-silvia-projector-conversion-blackets.html

And ill be following this how-to guide
http://zilvia.net/f/archive-faqs/128627-how-better-s13-silvia-headlights.html

More pics coming soon

[2muchboost]

...love the progress and color of the engine bay.

[BiG MiKE86]

...love the progress and color of the engine bay.

Thanks :)

More parts rolling in... Precision Turbo 3-5/8" V-band clamp and flange
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/ny5uge8y.jpg

The retrofit brackets for the new hella projectors
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/e6e5u7u3.jpg

Dug these dual projectors (that i got for practically free) out of the shed. I'll be testing the retrofit on these first so that I don't ruin my mint set of triples
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/8aqy6e8e.jpg

They are really dirty but pretty complete just missing a bracket on one light

[BiG MiKE86]

I received my serpentine belt yesterday. I went with the Goodyear Gatorback model (part number located in pics below) and it fits quite nice for the 2JZ-GTE with NO A/C compressor installed.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/5aqyhege.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/7yha7eja.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/va5ybyhy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/ebapytat.jpg

[turbob16ef]

Your making me want to make a build thread, but have a feeling I'd be to lazy about it. Lol.
Nice build.

[BiG MiKE86]

Your making me want to make a build thread, but have a feeling I'd be to lazy about it. Lol.
Nice build.

lol go for it! thanks

[BiG MiKE86]

Projectors came in super quick straight from HELLA (bought thru JEGS)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/gamuhyta.jpg

And I did a quick test with the factory halogen bulb to confirm the angle of the cut-off
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/apyvy9ud.jpg

Mmmm mmmm nice crispy cut off and it even angles the right way! Fellow drivers you can thank me later for NOT blinding you!

Also ordered a set of 55W 5000k HID's for the new projectors :)

Stay tuned - more to come this weekend

[EvilEgg13]

How does the wiring specialties harness integrate into the fuse boxes? I see that you have relocated your boxes to behind dash and was wondering if you have any issues with integrating them.

[BiG MiKE86]

How does the wiring specialties harness integrate into the fuse boxes? I see that you have relocated your boxes to behind dash and was wondering if you have any issues with integrating them.

Fuse boxes are in stock locations - harness plugs in really nice everywhere

I can snap a pic of the connections if you would like

[EvilEgg13]

Fuse boxes are in stock locations - harness plugs in really nice everywhere

I can snap a pic of the connections if you would like

My mistake, I must have confused it with another build on here.

If you could post some pictures of the connections that would be great.

[BiG MiKE86]

My mistake, I must have confused it with another build on here.

If you could post some pictures of the connections that would be great.

I'll get those pics today or tomorrow I haven't touched the car lately
----
Haven't done much of anything lately but I did receive my 55W 5000K HID kit in the mail so now I can finish my headlights

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/egunehaq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/9y4eremy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/e3u5apen.jpg

Been testing the headlight baking on a beat up set of dual projectors I have so I don't ruin my triples and the 225deg for 10mins doesn't get em hot enough to easily pull the glass so I'll be trying some hotter temps

Quick pic of the HELLA projectors with 55W 5000K HID's

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/y2ura6yr.jpg

=]

[BiG MiKE86]

Playing around with a crappy dual projector as the guinnea pig

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/uhysapyq.jpg

Got the lens off and then it was on to figuring out how to remove the projector

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/equqa2up.jpg

got the new bracket and projector loosely mounted on because I can't figure out what to do with this last clip and square piece that comes with the bracket

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/2y7y5y8u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/ezaja4y7.jpg

Anyone have any ideas?

[Kwolfe]

Sweet build, in for JZ

[BiG MiKE86]

Figured out where that last tab / square went on the new projector
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/6e4yhany.jpg

Disassembled the triple projectors and began the retrofit
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/ebu7ymug.jpg

Projector installed
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/ynaresy9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/majuru5y.jpg

Glass reinstalled
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/y8a7apyp.jpg

Installed on car... Still prefer the look of the bricks any day
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/3upe3y7u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/qu6uhabu.jpg

I also dropped the gas tank last weekend to finish running the fuel lines, install pump, and just clean out that year old gas
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/yru3a6eg.jpg

Tank out... Fuel pump still hanging there. I'll be replacing the pump this weekend and reinstalling the tank
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/5yrenunu.jpg

Installed brand new OEM driveshaft bolts
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/ve4aga4u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/ytuna9u3.jpg

Trimmed about 2-3" off the OEM lower radiator hose and it fits like a dream
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/tyjyhute.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/ehubu2yz.jpg

Wiring specialties connection at the fusebox (someone had a question on this)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/mu2eze4u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/una5esyb.jpg

Also redesigned the a/c eliminating bracket
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/qazadu6u.jpg

[erics240sx]

Hey bud it's Eric again. I forgot to save your number when I was texting you. Hit me up again 2032287483

[BiG MiKE86]

Been forever since I've updated this... Got the fuel lines ran just need to mount fuel filter now and wire in AFC NEO to crank it I think... Along with some heater hoses and minor little things

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/edy2eze2.jpg

Also bought some one way check valves for my gas tank vent instead of leaving it open or capped


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/8erazaju.jpg

More updates soon

[Silviacraze05jr]

finally u got the neo, awesome bro.

[BiG MiKE86]

finally u got the neo, awesome bro.


Yep - was that you that I bought it from?

[Options13]

for you check vavles for the fuel vent line, why did you buy 2? shouldn't you only need to run only one of those?

Do you have a picture of your setup?


i currently have my line cut and capped off, but thinking about cutting it further back, near the gas tank, and installing a check valve.. but i also have an s14, and i know that they have 2 way gas caps..

[BiG MiKE86]

for you check vavles for the fuel vent line, why did you buy 2? shouldn't you only need to run only one of those?

Do you have a picture of your setup?


i currently have my line cut and capped off, but thinking about cutting it further back, near the gas tank, and installing a check valve.. but i also have an s14, and i know that they have 2 way gas caps..

The valves came in a set of 2 (only using 1) I will be installing it this weekend the same way Mikester did (See quoted post below) but instead of a filter alone I will be using a check valve to relieve negative pressure in the tank (allowing the tank to "suck in" air to replace gas vol used)

Source:
http://zilvia.net/f/s-chassis/503574-how-delete-s13-charcoal-cannister-evap-system.html

6. Remove the check valve if you desire to get rid of all plumbing completely, or simply disconnect the 1/4" hose going from the check valve to the fuel tank.


** If you did not remove the tank from the car, the evap hose nipple can be a real PITA to get to:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8473001367_b7f3f289e4_o_d.jpg


7. Remove the hose from the evap nipple on the tank, or install a male/male 1/4" barb fitting into the hose (from check valve to fuel tank) to extend it if you left it connected.


8. Once you have extended or replaced the hose with a longer length, run it to a location that is generally safe from debris/obstructions. I ran mine toward the back of the tank along the lip:



http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8474317868_24ddf239b2_b_d.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8473229849_7afa79d534_b_d.jpg


9. Cut hose to desired length, put a small filter on the end to keep debris & critters out (filters are in lawnmower/small engine section of any auto parts store); and secure with adel clamps or zipties.


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8474317820_67ba8e8abd_b_d.jpg


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8473229715_16c42624fb_b_d.jpg



At this point, you are done. Remember, the tank NEEDS to be vented in some way, shape or form!!!


**If you left the hardline in place, place vacuum caps over both sides to keep debris/critters out... Or just to be sure no residual fumes will find their way into the engine bay. Removing the hardline is self-explanatory; therefore not covered. For those of you with no clue how to get it out; DO NOT do anything beyond step 1 :fawk:

--Mike

[di-devol]

How's the build going? I'm surprised to see that you're not that far ahead of me(haha).

[BiG MiKE86]

How's the build going? I'm surprised to see that you're not that far ahead of me(haha).


I'm super close to starting her up I just can't find the time to go outside and turn some wrenches lol

[BiG MiKE86]

Looped heater hoses (kinda crappy lookin)

http://i.imgur.com/IWwolSB.jpg

Got the headlights plugged in and working again

http://i.imgur.com/Lk3s4IY.jpg

Took a stab at wiring AFC NEO

http://i.imgur.com/LnJKMvC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FNMrQfP.jpg

Diagrams I used
http://i.imgur.com/SXoOdWi.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SHE5UtJ.jpg

SUCCESS! (Now I need the basic settings)

http://i.imgur.com/1oTVYEl.jpg

Finished fuel lines

http://i.imgur.com/3P1lBKy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZTCnKqo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vVsdYJl.jpg

Put a piece of 3/8" hose with a bolt at the end to cap off that nipple behind the water pump

http://i.imgur.com/RDHeCMw.jpg

Installed power steering reservoir and lines

http://i.imgur.com/UZAZm42.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NSU4NQG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/AI6uGzL.jpg

Filled transmission with redline MT-90

http://i.imgur.com/gl61Usf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/E86LUWT.jpg

The idea is to fire it up tomorrow as is just to start it and check for leaks before I send it off for piping

Just need to fill up the radiator and make a starter power cable and ground I think

[RalliartRsX]

I like the build

But all that work and spend all that money and you cheap out on one of (if not THE) most vital components in your system and go for a NEO?? I wouldn't trust that thing to start my lawn mower (been through the NEO stage, and removed it from one of the vehicles I picked up recently and promptly went with a Nismotronic..........The Neo made everything run like shit........even after fiddling with it and doing some dyno pulls. No thanks!)

A few hundred more and you could have sourced a used AEM or something.........

Great build non-the-less!

[BiG MiKE86]

I like the build

But all that work and spend all that money and you cheap out on one of (if not THE) most vital components in your system and go for a NEO?? I wouldn't trust that thing to start my lawn mower (been through the NEO stage, and removed it from one of the vehicles I picked up recently and promptly went with a Nismotronic..........The Neo made everything run like shit........even after fiddling with it and doing some dyno pulls. No thanks!)

A few hundred more and you could have sourced a used AEM or something.........

Great build non-the-less!
Thanks =]

Agreed 100% with ya bud the NEO was a shortcut to get it running until I have 2k for an AEM. I won't be boosting more than 12-14psi until I get a proper EMS.

[conrad_s13.5]

Great update! Gettin close!!
Gotta love spending $80 on tranny fluids...lol

Im pretty sure the hose you plugged off the water pump is the weep hole.
...shouldnt leak unless the seal goes bad. So when/if it does leak you know your water pump took a shit

[xoxide]

Are you running the factory power steering cooling loop (hardline that goes across the crossmember)? Cant tell from the pic. Whered you get your high pressure line made?

[BiG MiKE86]

Great update! Gettin close!!
Gotta love spending $80 on tranny fluids...lol

Im pretty sure the hose you plugged off the water pump is the weep hole.
...shouldnt leak unless the seal goes bad. So when/if it does leak you know your water pump took a shit


lol yeah that fluid hurt the pockets. I thought that was the weep hole too then I saw a pic of another fitting right behind the pulled at the bottom that was supposed to be the weep hole. Ill double check tomorrow

[BiG MiKE86]

Are you running the factory power steering cooling loop (hardline that goes across the crossmember)? Cant tell from the pic. Whered you get your high pressure line made?


No loop in the hardline - someone custom bent my lines years ago before I knew twin cam lines would work -__-

I'm running chase bay's high pressure line

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/08fuSHm.jpg

Looks like the left is the weep hole and the one on the right (that I capped off) is for the stock twins

[di-devol]

Take video of first start.

[BiG MiKE86]

Take video of first start.


Will do - it's gonna be super rough with no intercooler piping or exhaust =]

[BiG MiKE86]

2jz first startup - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9R9rYrfXus)

Video of the few seconds it ran. Facing some major electrical short that is keeping the starter engaged as soon as the battery is connected and the dash/ecu will not power down after the key is removed... Also it was running pig rich due to the AFC NEO not being able to trim enough fuel from the 775cc injectors so Im shopping for an AEM EMS now.. =/

[stunnaben]

Def runnning down a cyl....

[BiG MiKE86]

Def runnning down a cyl....

What makes you think that? I sure hope that isnt the case

[BiG MiKE86]

Had some folks ask me about my a/c compressor bracket so I figured Id just post the dims on here.. The hole layout is good the only part I haven't verified yet is if the spacers are good (which way they offset). May even be able to get away with just one spacer up top and shorter bolts to the block. Either way - here it is

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/BiGgMiK3/ACBracket_zps7ecf42db.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/BiGgMiK3/media/ACBracket_zps7ecf42db.jpg.html)

Plate is 1/8"

Shoot me a PM if youd like the PDF version

[RalliartRsX]

............Also it was running pig rich due to the AFC NEO not being able to trim enough fuel from the 775cc injectors so Im shopping for an AEM EMS now.. =/




But all that work and spend all that money and you cheap out on one of (if not THE) most vital components in your system and go for a NEO?? I wouldn't trust that thing to start my lawn mower .........
........A few hundred more and you could have sourced a used AEM or something.........

Told you so.......:duh:

For some odd reason the video is not working. Have a direct link to it by any chance??

[BiG MiKE86]

Told you so.......:duh:

For some odd reason the video is not working. Have a direct link to it by any chance??

lOl I knowww... I should have saved for the AEM (lesson learned)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9R9rYrfXus

[RalliartRsX]

Hard to tell from the video with the open downpipe if you are not running on all cylinders.

[conrad_s13.5]

damn man. You'll get it

I dnt know how crazy your set up is,. but could you swap ur injectors back to stock just to run it,. while you save money for the AEM?
(without turning pig rich into lean meat)

[BiG MiKE86]

damn man. You'll get it

I dnt know how crazy your set up is,. but could you swap ur injectors back to stock just to run it,. while you save money for the AEM?
(without turning pig rich into lean meat)

My setup isnt crazy at all but I sold my stock injectors and rail already -__- so there is no going back now lol

Ive gotten a pretty decent quote @ 1800 shipped for the AEM unit so I may as well just bite the bullet and grab it now

[2stepGoesPowPow]

nice fuel setup! mines like identical hahah, keep up the good work!

[BiG MiKE86]

nice fuel setup! mines like identical hahah, keep up the good work!


Thanks man!

[BiG MiKE86]

Traded my 18" Battles for a pair of 18x10+15 Konig SM wheels this weekend and stretched some 225/40/18 tires on em
http://i.imgur.com/3Qc6aIf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BThp6E9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5yEbeMD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8oWSEtk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tiHdfvO.jpg

Also repinned the starter plug on my wiring specialties harness but still not getting the car to turn over or prime the fuel pump... I purchased a digital multimeter last week so I'll be poking around trying to figure out what's going on

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/11/ruqyvytu.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/7mV5zEX.jpg
Decided to rip out alarm and clean up this rats nest of wires... FML

I will never again let just anyone wire in an alarm system -__- they used speaker wire for power wire everywhere

Pulling the dash this weekend and cleaning up whatever I can

[DET240SX]

Awesome build thread!!!

[BiG MiKE86]

Awesome build thread!!!


Thanks!

Started reading through the wiring diagrams and highlighting areas to check.
http://i.imgur.com/UCcLYei.jpg

Then came home to some new lug nuts from Varrstoen in neochrome. I was pleasantly surprised by the look/quality of these for the price

http://i.imgur.com/x2W5kkp.jpg

Here they are installed. I'm liking the look of these the more I look at them.
http://i.imgur.com/XLCFEQk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vUAsxCw.jpg

[d_nice]

looking good mike keep it up

[BiG MiKE86]

looking good mike keep it up

Thanks man

I had some motivation so I went outside and finished removing the rest of the alarm and did some quick splicing of the factory wires to see if it would work again... and it did! YES!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAGeA4hq3dY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAGeA4hq3dY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rlN9p-RTqA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rlN9p-RTqA

No vacs or anything connected so it ran rough but I was just thrilled as shit that it started with the key!!!

[EvilEgg13]

Congrats on figuring out the wiring, it is sounding pretty good!

[BiG MiKE86]

Congrats on figuring out the wiring, it is sounding pretty good!


Thank you :)

http://i.imgur.com/GV05nHE.jpg
Stumbled across this bad boy on eBay... AEM V2 BNIB for $1700 OBO... Threw him an offer of $1550 expecting to get shot down and he took it (so happy right now)

There will be a F/S thread coming soon with a clean working AFC NEO with extension harness, aristo ECU, and wiring specialties 2JZ patch harness for those that don't want to hack up their harnesses! It's a really nice piece but I won't be needing that anymore

http://i.imgur.com/6XC0R4s.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cqAGArs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kLFwKiR.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/umTMV42.jpg

=] came in on Saturday

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/5dvl2MZ.jpg

Just ordered a set of these on eBay with a custom height of 2" to see if I can get the hood closer to closing

[di-devol]

I had a set of their poly's, loved them.

[BiG MiKE86]

I had a set of their poly's, loved them.


Good to hear. It looks like they make a quality product.

http://i.imgur.com/vNYsxMR.jpg

Just got a shipment of couplings in today to move forward with FMIC plumbing =]

[05subysti]

you have an ebay link to those solid mounts? I'm looking for some as well, what trans mount you go with?

[Drink&Drift]

Did you try to plug in the AEM unit into your Aristo harness yet?

[05subysti]

he is gonna have to depin a few things cause the aristo harness is different from what i researched, i plan on going aem standalone as well, still saving for things..

[BiG MiKE86]

you have an ebay link to those solid mounts? I'm looking for some as well, what trans mount you go with?

Here ya go
http://bit.ly/1cZceBa

I have some cheapo stocking mount for the trans at the moment which I'll change out later

Did you try to plug in the AEM unit into your Aristo harness yet?


I have not. All the stuff I read says it should plug right in with no issues since the differences are things are aren't being used like VSV's and some other junk. Please correct me if I'm wrong

he is gonna have to depin a few things cause the aristo harness is different from what i researched, i plan on going aem standalone as well, still saving for things..


Any idea what the differences are? Link to what you read?

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/cuBVcsc.jpg

These showed up today =] custom
2" tall aluminum. Hopefully it'll drop the engine a good bit and not hit the rack

[BiG MiKE86]

Made a little progress today on intercooler piping and exhaust

http://i.imgur.com/SqJPAw7.jpg

Also swapped out the nismo mounts with the new 2" solids and the good closes now! Just noticed that I have to slot the get nuts labs brackets to allow them to sit flush against the mounts

Here is the gap before the mounts

http://i.imgur.com/OO8S01J.jpg

I'll get a pic next time I'm out there but it's down to like 1/4" now

[BiG MiKE86]

Hot side of intercooler piping pretty much done and downpipe fab started.
http://i.imgur.com/KPm1nDL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/48gLXmU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YUoG2wV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/u4WtNhd.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Had to pull the engine brackets back out so that I could slot the holes to adjust for the change in motor mount height (from 2.75" to 2.00")

http://i.imgur.com/9DlIsjP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YXD81rU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zmiiP67.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Slotted the holes on my GET NUTS LAB brackets and now the engine sits as low as it can go! I can get about 2 sheets of paper between the pan and the rack lol

http://i.imgur.com/aHPx4rU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qsq3xfO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uCQyamo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c3JaqZk.jpg

If I had to do it again I'd get the engine mounts at 2.125" tall and I think that's money

My hood closes now with no issues even with both hooks mounted to the head

http://i.imgur.com/WHxgEyA.jpg

Fixed a gas leak I had and fired her up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jokbbi_XQM&feature=em-upload_owner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jokbbi_XQM&feature=em-upload_owner

[BiG MiKE86]

Had to go back and shim the engine mounts by 1/8" since the rack seemed to be rubbing when turning the wheel.

Made some round shims with a hole saw and a piece of 1/8" aluminum plate. Slotted the holes so I didn't have to life engine much to install.

http://i.imgur.com/ls8xYGm.jpg

A little lift
http://i.imgur.com/leCs8A0.jpg

Bingo!
http://i.imgur.com/LJeBKdo.jpg

Seems like rubbing issue was resolved but now the front hook rubs the hood a tad so I just rocked it backwards and tightened in place so it doesn't get lost.
http://i.imgur.com/07C7jyq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cSJ1LTp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yLwdoid.jpg

Installed K&N filters on turbo and IAC vent today. I'll be adding an intake pipe to push the intake away from the turbo and connect the valve cover to it as well.

http://i.imgur.com/Di1zyge.jpg

Gettin close to rollin!
http://i.imgur.com/1FQTSoN.jpg

[BiG MiKE86]

Got motivated and pulled the dash and removed all the useless a/c junk that I won't be using... So much extra space under the dash

http://i.imgur.com/5HBDAZp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ssPUD35.jpg

[conrad_s13.5]

should maybe replace that dash while youre at it ;)

lookin good mang

[BiG MiKE86]

should maybe replace that dash while youre at it ;)

lookin good mang


Still got tons of life left on it :) lol thanks

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/sG0yOZV.jpg

Haven't done much lately besides adjust front coilovers, bolt hood back on, and strut bar which clears nicely.

Been too busy buying LED's for my G37 LOL...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/dabuha2u.jpg

[Flicktitty]

Looks good Mike, Is that air filter a 4"? I really like your Intercooler piping setup on the hotside their, just would need a way to run a filter....

[EvilEgg13]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/aqape2yb.jpg


What did you do to plug the coolant return hose from the oil cooler when you deleted it? The hole just above the oil filter?

[BiG MiKE86]

What did you do to plug the coolant return hose from the oil cooler when you deleted it? The hole just above the oil filter?

3/8" BSPT Plug and I tapped the upper one for a 1/8" NPT plug

Removed hose barb
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/e7yzemab.jpg

Drilled and tapped for 1/8 NPT plug
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/08/yse2uvyg.jpg

Looks good Mike, Is that air filter a 4"? I really like your Intercooler piping setup on the hotside their, just would need a way to run a filter....

Thanks! Yes it is a 4" filter. I just mounted it on the turbo to keep things out of it but I will be having a 4" pipe to the battery tray location made where the air filter will sit

[conrad_s13.5]

:O

more pics of the g37,..im sure its equally as dope

[BiG MiKE86]

:O

more pics of the g37,..im sure its equally as dope


lol nah the G37 is a str8 grocery getter right now lol all stock minus LEDs and intakes until I get the S13 running

http://i.imgur.com/g2hNGf8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/IC827Qy.jpg

[kalel540]

looking good! cant wait to see it move. :hsdance:

[BiG MiKE86]

looking good! cant wait to see it move. :hsdance:

Thanks :D I cant wait either lol

[Flicktitty]

get that intake pipe built so i can see that it's actually going to clear lol

[BiG MiKE86]

get that intake pipe built so i can see that it's actually going to clear lol


Hopefully this weekend

Not much of an update just got headlight finishing panels, cooling panel, and wiper motor cover from Unique Auto Creations =]

http://i.imgur.com/wRxDiU6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9sg8sUx.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/5era5abu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/9u5yseny.jpg

^the look on my face after install

Very nice pieces - buy em you wont regret it

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/J0JTXR0.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/vy7a3eba.jpg

Intake tube mocked up and all pipes are off to weld now! Should be running soon

[BiG MiKE86]

get that intake pipe built so i can see that it's actually going to clear lol


See pic above - clears pretty nice

[Kingtal0n]

http://i.imgur.com/J0JTXR0.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/vy7a3eba.jpg

Intake tube mocked up and all pipes are off to weld now! Should be running soon

yes it should gg mike :D

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/g6xejuc.jpg
Intercooler piping welded now time to reassemble and get a base map and calibration on the AEM V2

[BiG MiKE86]

http://i.imgur.com/Ecayx9s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZppSMVE.jpg

[conrad_s13.5]

looks damn good

[BiG MiKE86]

looks damn good

Thanks man

[BiG MiKE86]

...So after being so close to finally driving this thing... we discovered low compression in Cylinders 5&6... FML

[Flicktitty]

DAMN!

How low is low?

What do you plan on doing? Just a fresh rebuild? Or going to build the motor?

[BiG MiKE86]

DAMN!

How low is low?

What do you plan on doing? Just a fresh rebuild? Or going to build the motor?

It was a sad sad day yesterday...

1-4 were @ 170-175psi
5 was @ 150psi
6 was @ 120psi

Planning on the "cheapest" route just an OEM rebuild if possible with ARP head studs to hold a little more boost in the future.

[05subysti]

that sucks man. how come you waited this late to do a compression test?