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FourtyKid

07-25-2013, 04:15 PM

Figured I'd start a build thread since this is really happening. Going from SR20 to VH45, and I want to document this journey as well as share it with you guys!

I'm a little late to the party, so there's not much to see so far. But, I will start from where I'm at right now. Last night I pulled my SR20 out of the S13 and now it's chassis prep time.

http://i.imgur.com/Dk44rIk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HFfQByM.jpg
Here's the SR. Pulled it with a friend, decided to take SR and tranny out at the same time because its so much easier.

http://i.imgur.com/bRuUVMj.jpg
And the ugly engine bay!

http://i.imgur.com/zTSywu1.jpg
Going to be cleaning up a wiring clusterfuck,

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

as well as a ton of disgusting grease.

I'll be working on this thing pretty much every day so I'll keep updating this regularly.

I'll post more tonight after my battle with grease and wiring. :wiggle:

FourtyKid

07-28-2013, 05:25 PM

Alright so quick update, I powerwashed my engine bay, here are some pictures!

http://i.imgur.com/uY1jVwD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Yo2Hy59.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xM5a4w4.jpg

Pretty big difference. Still debating on whether or not I should tub my fenders. Also, thinking about solid steering rack bushings to replace those big rubber ones. Have yet to find a serious buyer for the SR, Minnesotans/surrounding states let me know if you're interested!

I think I'm going to start tucking the wiring harness in the next couple of days, will update with progress pictures!

FourtyKid

08-07-2013, 09:59 PM

BOOM! Check out what I picked up today. 8 hour round trip and it was awesome.

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

http://i.imgur.com/Usg63j3.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/zwCJ4xE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/77rnNTx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/amD2s9Z.jpg

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

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

FourtyKid

08-11-2013, 01:19 AM

OK, so in the little bit of spare time I've had to work on this, all I've been doing for the past two days has been getting the damn Automatic Pilot Bushing out.

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

http://i.imgur.com/A2qc8u0.jpg

Ended up trying the grease trick, cutting it, welding a bolt on it, and finally a combination of hammering, chiseling and drilling got it out.

http://i.imgur.com/qeP6vfl.jpg

Unfortunately that's all I have right now. I've been really busy with work, and getting that bushing out took until right now (2:15am) so more tomorrow.

Tomorrow is installing the VHVG Adapter and I'm not sure what else. I'll update after it's on.

Imarvin240

08-11-2013, 01:18 PM

did you try to buy/rent a puller at all?

street_sleeper

08-11-2013, 03:21 PM

good luck.....thats going to look beast mode under there

FourtyKid

08-11-2013, 08:16 PM

did you try to buy/rent a puller at all?

No, there's no Auto zone anywhere near me
Oh well.

good luck.....thats going to look beast mode under there

Thanks, yeah I'm super excited about it.
Can't wait to get it put in the car!

FourtyKid

08-14-2013, 08:16 PM

Changed my timing chain covers yesterday, the old ones were cracked. Cleaned 'em up a bit and slapped them on:

http://i.imgur.com/Ki1PslT.jpg

Sorry for the wide picture!

Need a new thermostat, which I've now ordered. Thanks RockAuto!

Think engine mounts are gonna get put on tonight. Also, I need to put the release bearing back on my transmission. Somehow it came off, don't know how to get it back on. Will report back later.

Also, I've packed up my harness which is getting sent out tomorrow for a plug and play VH to S13 harness instead!

Fuego

08-14-2013, 08:36 PM

Loving this so far, thanks for the updates.

FourtyKid

08-14-2013, 09:05 PM

Awesome, glad you're enjoying it! If there's anything specific you want to see, let me know.

Alright, engine mounts on. Xcessive was spot on with their machining!

http://i.imgur.com/oNm4LMY.jpg\

http://i.imgur.com/VAo7QDg.jpg

Also, I ordered a clutch and flywheel today! :D Should be here next week sometime.

Got a buddy doing the custom exhaust, going with custom headers into an X-Pipe, then just dual 3" straights out the back. :faint:

FourtyKid

08-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Alright release bearing is in:

http://i.imgur.com/oTlAr66.jpg

I also cut the notch for my Z32 starter:

http://i.imgur.com/OIr4G8Q.jpg

Pics of under the valve covers:

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

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

Lookin' good! :)

Chaluska

08-15-2013, 10:58 PM

Lookin' good! :)

not as good as mine... ;) http://chaluska.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/wpid-imag0820.jpg?w=510

FourtyKid

08-16-2013, 01:53 PM

not as good as mine... ;)

That's true, very nice!

Cleaned up the intake, gonna start on the crankcase ventilation and other excess hoses tonight after work.

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/0S4kfZi.jpg

After:

http://i.imgur.com/KLS9zVQ.jpg
(P.S. I'd like to draw attention to the fact that the url for that image has "LS" and "VQ" in it lol)

I'm going to be picking up all the rubber caps I'll need for the holes today.

Test fit on the engine:

http://i.imgur.com/Zy8vJGf.jpg

FourtyKid

08-16-2013, 02:20 PM

UPS guy just came, check out what he brought me :snoop:

http://i.imgur.com/4G3TADo.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/JLP5Wmw.jpg

Best part is, I ordered it Wednesday night! Summit Racing is awesome. :bigok:

Reece

08-16-2013, 04:37 PM

Another minnesota guy, awesome!

FourtyKid

08-16-2013, 11:05 PM

Another minnesota guy, awesome!

Minnesota represent!

Not for long though, moving to Florida next year after I've graduated :keke:

FourtyKid

08-21-2013, 10:13 PM

Sorry I haven't updated in a while, got some new parts though!

This came yesterday:

http://i.imgur.com/LIR3cCM.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/D5BkjaD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8PezJkn.jpg

So I got the shifter on:

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

and the flywheel on too, but I forgot about pressure plate bolts, so this is how she sits until those come:

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

wattupbaii

08-22-2013, 12:54 AM

if thats an xtd clutch do yourself a favor and return it.. they suck. mine burnt out completely before 1k miles.

Nissansota240

08-22-2013, 04:38 PM

May have missed it but what was your reasoning for switching to the vh45?

Looks good so far keep up the work.

niscur29

08-22-2013, 06:29 PM

He doesn't need a reason. Maybe he woke up dropped a turd and decided his SR wasn't what he wanted anymore.

Looking good man. If you need any help with the wiring etc let me know, I have a few spread sheets/files made up that can really help out with doing it yourself and keeping everything contained in the stock fuse box versus adding additional relays etc. Mine was beast mode while it was running.

Some tips I picked up when I did mine:
a. You can also save some money on the headers by ordering them uncoated from mazworx and coating them yourself as they work with the xcessive kit.
b. I also noticed that the balancer is not installed. You are going to need a huge torque wrench to set that thing correctly. The oil pump drive gear is driven by a sprocket that is sandwiched between the timing chain sprocket and balancer. Its not a keyed sprocket so the torque (~270ft lbs I think) is really important to make sure you dont have oil pump issues.
c. Make up a debris shield for the lower half of the tranny and starter hole on the block. The clutch and flywheel will both be exposed to everything splashing up under the car.
d. If you decide to run the MW headers you will need to grind down the steering shaft joint and top bolt head. Its close but it will clearance itself on the runner if you dont.

FourtyKid

08-22-2013, 11:06 PM

May have missed it but what was your reasoning for switching to the vh45?

Looks good so far keep up the work.

Thanks! My reasoning was that after 8 months of pissing around with a pre-built SR that wouldn't run, I was done. Also, I've always loved v8's and the VH specifically. So when I saw this one on craigslist I knew I had to have it. Also, I sold my SR for what I paid for the VH, which is awesome.

He doesn't need a reason. Maybe he woke up dropped a turd and decided his SR wasn't what he wanted anymore.

Looking good man. If you need any help with the wiring etc let me know, I have a few spread sheets/files made up that can really help out with doing it yourself and keeping everything contained in the stock fuse box versus adding additional relays etc. Mine was beast mode while it was running.

Some tips I picked up when I did mine:
a. You can also save some money on the headers by ordering them uncoated from mazworx and coating them yourself as they work with the xcessive kit.
b. I also noticed that the balancer is not installed. You are going to need a huge torque wrench to set that thing correctly. The oil pump drive gear is driven by a sprocket that is sandwiched between the timing chain sprocket and balancer. Its not a keyed sprocket so the torque (~270ft lbs I think) is really important to make sure you dont have oil pump issues.
c. Make up a debris shield for the lower half of the tranny and starter hole on the block. The clutch and flywheel will both be exposed to everything splashing up under the car.
d. If you decide to run the MW headers you will need to grind down the steering shaft joint and top bolt head. Its close but it will clearance itself on the runner if you dont.

I'm having a friend make me custom headers, which goes into the X-Pipe from the previous post, and then dual 3" straights out the back, and he's doing it for just the cost of the piping, which is awesome. Also, I've already had my wiring harness sent out to be wired up, but thanks anyway!

The harmonic balancer is now installed, not completely tightened yet though. 270lb's?! That's crazy.
I need to get a socket for it tomorrow, 1 & 3/16" I believe. Here's a crappy picture of it right now:

http://i.imgur.com/oWAkIp1.jpg

What should I make the debris shield out of?

niscur29

08-23-2013, 04:20 AM

Yep check the FSM, EM page 10: 260-275 Ftlbs
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/1994_Q45/em.pdf

I just made my covers out of some sheet metal that I powder coated and then black RTV'd to the bellhousing and block.

Nissansota240

08-23-2013, 07:37 AM

He doesn't need a reason. Maybe he woke up dropped a turd and decided his SR wasn't what he wanted anymore.

Whoaaaaa there, settle down turbo. I asked because this isn't the most common swap around here and was curious to why.

Thanks! My reasoning was that after 8 months of pissing around with a pre-built SR that wouldn't run, I was done. Also, I've always loved v8's and the VH specifically. So when I saw this one on craigslist I knew I had to have it. Also, I sold my SR for what I paid for the VH, which is awesome.

Was this the one that was for sale along with that coupe? I hope you can get it running. I only knew of a few other guys that had swapped that up hear, one car has been since parted out, and the other one the guy moved on down south.

FourtyKid

08-23-2013, 10:33 PM

Was this the one that was for sale along with that coupe? I hope you can get it running. I only knew of a few other guys that had swapped that up hear, one car has been since parted out, and the other one the guy moved on down south.

I don't think so, I never had my coupe up for sale anyway. The engine was for sale on Zilvia though.

Yeah, I hadn't heard of anyone else in Minnesota doing this swap. It's pretty rare!

FourtyKid

08-26-2013, 10:26 PM

Finally got around to ordering some ARP pressure plate bolts. (Disregard the "for use on Hondas", it's the same thread pitch.)

http://i.imgur.com/FDnsDiO.png

Got a power steering reservoir today, that was needed!

http://i.imgur.com/XszbCFg.png

I also pushed the car into the shop today, gonna start working on some wire tucking and other small things.

http://i.imgur.com/rpB9meE.png

FourtyKid

08-27-2013, 06:32 PM

Took my dash off, now for my favorite part!

.....

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

Big Zee

08-27-2013, 09:54 PM

a blue coupe ? love it!!

I like where your going with this build!! keep up the solid work!

FourtyKid

08-27-2013, 09:59 PM

a blue coupe ? love it!!

I like where your going with this build!! keep up the solid work!

Thanks! Here are some pictures of the whole car:

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/rv7Rukd.jpg

Also, I just got an email from the guy who's doing my wiring harness, he's done and sent a picture. I'm so excited!
http://i.imgur.com/XHDLbNa.jpg

Big Zee

08-27-2013, 10:04 PM

AWW YEA!!!!! that is a beautiful car dude!! if I didn't opt to stay 2 tone I would choose that color :D

FourtyKid

08-29-2013, 02:33 AM

AWW YEA!!!!! that is a beautiful car dude!! if I didn't opt to stay 2 tone I would choose that color :D

Thanks! I'm actually thinking of painting it either black or white. Or a teal color. I'm not sure yet.

Update!

Got the clutch and pressure plate on:

http://i.imgur.com/NPp0KO4.jpg

Should be ready to slap the tranny on the engine and try out a test fit in the car one of these days.

FourtyKid

08-29-2013, 11:04 PM

I got these in the mail today! They'll allow me to adjust the tachometer and speedometer due to the difference now that I'll be running with 8 cylinders.

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

Chaluska

08-31-2013, 01:45 PM

I got these in the mail today! They'll allow me to adjust the tachometer and speedometer due to the difference now that I'll be running with 8 cylinders.

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

you might be mad to know that the Z32 transmission reads perfectly fine with the S13 gauge cluster.

of course, if your rolling with a different differential, that might make a difference. but only a mph or two

FourtyKid

08-31-2013, 01:55 PM

you might be mad to know that the Z32 transmission reads perfectly fine with the S13 gauge cluster.

of course, if your rolling with a different differential, that might make a difference. but only a mph or two

Even if the speedo is on, the tach will still read wrong, right?

Fuego

09-04-2013, 04:58 PM

Quick question, do you have to cut the wheel wells to fit a VH?

FourtyKid

09-04-2013, 05:05 PM

Quick question, do you have to cut the wheel wells to fit a VH?

Nope, it fits (barely!) between the wheel wells. It's a tight fit though, which makes headers a bitch.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/tofu86guy/S13/May08%202011/08.png

Fuego

09-04-2013, 05:27 PM

Yeah looks like it.. oh well. I didn't realize how tall they were with the intake mani on there. Any plans for a hood?

FourtyKid

09-04-2013, 05:31 PM

Yeah looks like it.. oh well. I didn't realize how tall they were with the intake mani on there. Any plans for a hood?

Yeah they're monstrous.

I haven't really decided on a hood yet. I think for a while, I'll just run hood-less, and then maybe I'll cut a hole out around the manifold.... I might just use hood spacers because I kind of don't want to cut up my hood, it is carbon fiber after all.

FourtyKid

09-04-2013, 10:02 PM

Finally got my intake gaskets in the mail, so I installed the intake manifold...

http://i.imgur.com/y6HM8fi.jpg

So tonight I decided to do this :fruit:

http://i.imgur.com/upJF1r3.jpg

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

I have new valve cover hardware on the way:

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

As well as my catch can and fittings (for the valve cover vents). My wiring harness is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow too! So excited. :snoop:

turbronegro

09-06-2013, 02:39 AM

This swap is awesome. I think its a little too tall and wide to swap it in anything i'd try. Is the 4.1 the same dimensions?

pilot_546

09-06-2013, 09:17 PM

Wow this going so fast, I've been slacking on my build this is really good inspiration! And your car is sweet! Keep up the good work.
And I was wondering who did your wiring?

FourtyKid

09-06-2013, 11:52 PM

Wow this going so fast, I've been slacking on my build this is really good inspiration! And your car is sweet! Keep up the good work.
And I was wondering who did your wiring?

Thanks!

I had my wiring done by a guy I actually found on Nico.

Here you go! He's been excellent through the entire process and the wiring will be here tomorrow. (http://forums.nicoclub.com/vh45-swap-harnesses-for-s13-s14-t574618.html)

pilot_546

09-07-2013, 05:10 PM

Thanks!

I had my wiring done by a guy I actually found on Nico.

Here you go! He's been excellent through the entire process and the wiring will be here tomorrow. (http://forums.nicoclub.com/vh45-swap-harnesses-for-s13-s14-t574618.html)

That's the same guy I used!! And yes I agree he's a great guy and answered all my questions.

FourtyKid

09-07-2013, 10:49 PM

That's the same guy I used!! And yes I agree he's a great guy and answered all my questions.

Yeah definitely!

Update: Wiring arrived today, but I wasn't home to sign for it because I was watching a drift event, so they brought it back to the post office. Won't be able to pick it up until Monday after school. :bash:

rhdsilvi85

09-09-2013, 11:33 AM

keep up the great work bro!!! that car is going to be sick when finished!!!!

FourtyKid

09-09-2013, 11:13 PM

keep up the great work bro!!! that car is going to be sick when finished!!!!

Thanks!

Well tonight I finally got some more stuff in the mail.

Oil Catch Can:

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

Wiring!

http://i.imgur.com/4v8SWiW.jpg

Clutch line, though it's the wrong one. Specifically asked for the entire line (master cylinder to slave cylinder) rather than this small line and what do I get?

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

Pretty torqued about that. Needed the entire line because I'm redoing it all. Had to cut the hardline to remove the SR tranny.

I'll take a closer look at the wiring Wednesday when I don't have work after school. Hopefully I'll drop the engine in this week.

kawitwofiddy

09-09-2013, 11:35 PM

do yo know the size of the trans bolts that go in the block? m14?

FourtyKid

09-09-2013, 11:44 PM

do yo know the size of the trans bolts that go in the block? m14?

Yes, the big bolts for the tranny adapter are 14mm x 1.5 x 25

FourtyKid

09-12-2013, 03:38 PM

So this happened last night.... :D

http://i.imgur.com/L7ZAYSv.jpg

I actually managed to get it in with the shifter installed and sway bar still in, but I now realize I'm going to have to remove the sway bar to get it to sit right, the engine is too far back as it sits now. One thing I've noticed, and I don't know if that will change when it's moved forward, there's about 2" to go until I can bolt the tranny mount bracket in, it's sitting too low. I think that will be fixed tonight, though. We'll see!

Also, I got my wiring opened and laid out, it all looks great and it'll be hooked up Saturday. I'm so excited to have it in though!

FourtyKid

09-14-2013, 02:28 AM

OK, so tonight I ran into my first real problems. The transmission doesn't fit right in the tunnel. The square plastic cover on the top is hitting the underside of the transmission tunnel. The shifter bracket is up into the shifter hole in the transmission tunnel and yet it's not high enough for the tranny mount to bolt up. The mount is about 1/2" below the mount holes on the car and at this point I'm literally pushing the tunnel up into the cabin.

Also, my Xcessive tranny mount doesn't line up right. The two bolts for the passenger side go right in, but the drivers side holes are too far forward to be able to bolt up. The holes in the mount are too far to the rear, and I can't line it all up. Not sure what I'm going to have to do. Maybe it'll be fixed when I figure out how to get it high enough.

zurud

09-14-2013, 08:28 PM

Just drill new holes for mount. That's what I did

niscur29

09-15-2013, 07:54 AM

For the xcessive kit....make sure you have the mounts on correct. I think the instructions say they should angle/point backwards. Also I had to shim passenger side mount 1/4" from the block and 1/4" from the subframe to get the motor level. The xcessive kit also angles the motor for clearance as well. I ran MW headers and had to trim the subframe to clear the runners. The right way to put it in once is to drop it in while leaving it suspended, unbolt/loosen the subframe and let it hang. Put the headers on from the top. Drop the motor in. Bolt up tranny first loosely, the bolt the subframe back in. Then adjust the block.

The subframe/rack out of the way makes it hella easier. I also made mt radiator support removable which really makes it easy, one person job.

Reece

09-15-2013, 08:07 PM

FourtyKid

09-15-2013, 09:06 PM

Daaaamn you're making progress. Hope you're enjoying that seat I sold you haha.

I was thinking about that header issue, I think if you have big enough spacers and you cut the inside of the hood you could get it to fit. I won't ever be driving hoodless again, my latch broke and I had to drive with the hood off ONE time and I got pulled over. Some cops here are strict as hell about that, so be careful.

I am enjoying it a lot actually! :p

Really? You got pulled over for no hood? My dad's a cop and said he doesn't even think that's illegal.

I got the engine and tranny in, now onto my next problem. Driveshaft won't go in. I get it in about a half inch and then it just stops. I have no idea why, the splines are all straight. Someone on v8nissans.com says the keyway in the driveshaft splines matches up with one in the transmission output shaft but I haven't seen anything like that. I've looked and it just looks like normal splines all the way in. I spent 30 minutes rotating and trying every way of getting it in, same thing all the way.

In other news, I have started hooking up my wiring. I was sick of the ECU getting in the way down by my feet so I decided to relocate it.

http://i.imgur.com/xrvXxg2.jpg

Ta da! I don't have a radio anyway, so it's no big deal. I'm going to end up putting a switch panel on the center of the dash and that's it.

I'm trying to figure out how to wire up the battery since it's in the trunk. Battery positive to starter, that's all, right?

Night drifte89

09-16-2013, 09:05 PM

Uhm..you put a vh45 in a 240? You nuts?

pilot_546

09-16-2013, 09:07 PM

No he's a badass.

Night drifte89

09-16-2013, 09:20 PM

No he's a badass.

Damn right he is!

Reece

09-17-2013, 02:42 PM

Uhm..you put a vh45 in a 240? You nuts?

DJ? Haha

msglngth

FourtyKid

09-17-2013, 02:51 PM

DJ? Haha

msglngth

Lol yeah that's Deej.

Night drifte89

09-17-2013, 02:57 PM

DJ? Haha

msglngth

Lol yep!

Rdhsdjfsgj

zenkiset

09-17-2013, 03:49 PM

love this thing man! im currently gathering all the stuff I need for my 1uz swap. ive got all the big things, just acquiring some more funds for all the tiny extras. keep it up!

FourtyKid

09-18-2013, 05:42 PM

Still can't get this mother fucking driveshaft in, I'm about to go haywire.

zenkiset

09-18-2013, 07:50 PM

whats the issues with it? too long?

FourtyKid

09-18-2013, 08:44 PM

whats the issues with it? too long?

No, it was just a really tight fit I guess. I finally got it in. Disconnected the front U-Joint and got the yoke in first. Then I connected the rest of the driveshaft. :2f2f:

Night drifte89

09-18-2013, 10:13 PM

whats the issues with it? too long?

Ha! That's what she said!

FourtyKid

09-21-2013, 01:13 AM

Micro-update:

Well, haven't been able to do much on the car due to school and work.

Couple of things I have done, though:

Mounted my catch can, next is tubing for the valve cover vents. What kind of hose to use?
http://i.imgur.com/Z6Aav2f.jpg

Started wiring up the engine, still a ways to go
http://i.imgur.com/Ab8TLST.jpg

Pic of driveshaft (and a lot of grease...)
http://i.imgur.com/J9RO5yx.jpg

Reece

09-21-2013, 12:07 PM

Good luck with that wiring. Make sure you run it through the bay! You know I learned that the hard way...

zenkiset

09-21-2013, 04:35 PM

No, it was just a really tight fit I guess. I finally got it in. Disconnected the front U-Joint and got the yoke in first. Then I connected the rest of the driveshaft. :2f2f:

there ya go :wiggle:

Ha! That's what she said!

bahahahaha :rofl:

Sr20Bluebird

09-21-2013, 04:55 PM

Really? You got pulled over for no hood? My dad's a cop and said he doesn't even think that's illegal.

Maybe the state you live is different but, what did your pops (a cop) have to say about the sr20 that was in your 240?

FourtyKid

09-21-2013, 04:57 PM

Well I live in MN and we have no emissions laws so he couldn't care less.

FourtyKid

09-22-2013, 04:32 PM

Haven't done anything today but here's some pictures of the wiring disaster I fixed up about a week ago. It was an alarm and remote unlock system:

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/w8Ljsrq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U6C4Y6h.jpg

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

After:

http://i.imgur.com/AcV872o.jpg

Magoo1222

09-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Build is looking sick so far! Glad to see you didn't go with the mainstream LS swap like everyone who wants cheap torque does. Can't wait to see how this progresses!

FourtyKid

09-23-2013, 10:39 PM

Build is looking sick so far! Glad to see you didn't go with the mainstream LS swap like everyone who wants cheap torque does. Can't wait to see how this progresses!

Thanks, man. I hope to supercharge it, hopefully in the next year, before 2015. I saw an S14 with a VH45 in it, and it had a roots supercharger. Here's a pic:

http://i.imgur.com/LBye4OC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/H7KzEuS.jpg

I like the roots superchargers alot more than a Centrifugal like gsracer has.

Magoo1222

09-24-2013, 09:27 AM

http://i.imgur.com/H7KzEuS.jpg

I like the roots superchargers alot more than a Centrifugal like gsracer has.

That looks sick, too bad everyone who sees it will assume its got an LS in it haha. But roots type is 100000000X better for sure. or you could always have a set of twin snails popping through the hood ;)

Hatemy7

09-24-2013, 09:49 AM

Effin sick build. Makes me want to go this route!!

zenkiset

09-24-2013, 11:44 AM

nice job on cleaning up the wiring! that's what I dread the most about my swap lol

FourtyKid

09-24-2013, 10:54 PM

Effin sick build. Makes me want to go this route!!

Thanks, it's actually been a lot easier than working on my SR, which is crazy. It's simpler since it's N/A anyway.

nice job on cleaning up the wiring! that's what I dread the most about my swap lol

Thanks, we thought the ECU placement was genius! Yes, wiring is the worst part, that's why I had someone make a conversion harness for me.

Well tonight I got the VH in her final resting place. It was bothering me that the Xcessive mounts make the engine tilt towards the passenger side. So I fixed that. Tip: For anyone that wants to do the same, I got it where I could fit the bolts for the engine mounts in, (passenger side goes in bottom hole in mount, driver's side goes in mount's top hole!) then I hooked a small chain on an exhaust stud (on the passenger side) then pulled up from the chain with my hoist. Brought it right up and I tightened both mount bolts.

Engine:

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

http://i.imgur.com/yLkR0Tc.jpg

Shifter placement:

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

I also got my S13 throttle cable to work with the VH's throttle cable brackets. All I did was hammer the bracket forward and it works perfectly!

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

http://i.imgur.com/Zb5wHRm.jpg

pilot_546

09-24-2013, 11:14 PM

Nice job man, I've been slacking on my build but you keep inspiring me to get off my ass and work lol

DongleMcSpoogleheim

09-25-2013, 08:38 PM

Very impressive, sir! stock ~280hp and all motor, yes please!

FourtyKid

09-29-2013, 09:23 PM

Small update!

I got my catch can plumbing finished, as well as my overflow tank installed, just need a radiator to hook it to!

http://i.imgur.com/Qu7Mken.jpeg

http://i.imgur.com/RHgDmZo.jpeg

I also finally received my clutch line:

http://i.imgur.com/DRtDeFg.jpeg

How she sits now:

http://i.imgur.com/ujgKpBP.jpeg

Should be going to get headers/exhaust made up hopefully this week! Then all I need is a radiator to start her up.

Reece

09-29-2013, 09:36 PM

This build is so awesome. I'm excited to finally see a VH 240 in Minnesota again.

anothersr20

09-30-2013, 01:12 AM

Did you get the headers on? Im having quite the struggle to fit my damn VH in my bay.. I was told you can't get the headers on once the motor is in the bay

FourtyKid

09-30-2013, 06:55 AM

No, I'm having a friend make me custom headers. $600 for headers is ridiculous and they barely fit with Xcessive mounts anyway.

zenkiset

09-30-2013, 01:27 PM

yeah, I wouldn't spend the money on headers for any v8 swap if you have a buddy that can fabricate them for you. my buddies doing both my headers and y-pipe.

Pinggg

09-30-2013, 01:34 PM

Change those clear hoses!

Everything else looks dope.

PoorMans180SX

09-30-2013, 01:45 PM

I always debated back and forth between VH and VQ, I finally decided VQ, but I'm interested to see what yours does on E85!

Magoo1222

09-30-2013, 02:54 PM

Change those clear hoses!

Everything else looks dope.

+1 washing machine hoses aren't a good look lol

FourtyKid

09-30-2013, 03:37 PM

+1 washing machine hoses aren't a good look lol

Hey I've gotta work with what I can get in my tiny town. I'd get AN lines and fittings but I've got a 17 year old's income to work with! :P

Magoo1222

09-30-2013, 03:44 PM

Hey I've gotta work with what I can get in my tiny town. I'd get AN lines and fittings but I've got a 17 year old's income to work with! :P

lol I hear ya man, baby steps. Im on an unemployed 20 year olds income so I know that feel all too well :bow:

zenkiset

10-01-2013, 01:32 PM

cant wait to see a vid of this thing firing up!

FourtyKid

10-01-2013, 03:19 PM

cant wait to see a vid of this thing firing up!

Yeah I'm excited. My friend Jason is doing my headers/exhaust and he said he's going to be pouring cement for his basement so he won't be able to do it for at least a week. Oh well, it'll give me time to get a radiator anyway.

FourtyKid

10-02-2013, 06:57 PM

Well I got the transmission mounted up after some serious modification to the mounting bracket.

Tonight I wanted to start tackling the accessory wiring mess that has exploded in the car,

http://i.imgur.com/gUNL8Va.jpeg

and wrap my taillight harness because I hate loose wires

http://i.imgur.com/c7pLDNq.jpeg

But I can't find my electrical tape! I swear, I lose electrical tape like pornstars lose their virginity.

the_brownie1

10-03-2013, 06:32 PM

nice build! vh and 1uz are becoming more and more common now

zenkiset

10-07-2013, 12:52 PM

any new updates? :)

FourtyKid

10-07-2013, 01:24 PM

any new updates? :)

Not much, but I did clean up my wiring!

Before:
http://i.imgur.com/73rfzea.jpeg

After:
http://i.imgur.com/zdykzLb.jpeg

Now I'm just waiting to order a radiator on Wednesday (Payday!) And then I'm taking her up to get exhaust done.

zenkiset

10-07-2013, 02:23 PM

did work on that wiring, man lol. what are you doing for exhaust? im debating on either doing a y pipe and bringing it all the way back like a normal exhaust, or running a dual turn down style with a resonator on each side. I drew up some diagrams one day while sitting here on the computer but from where my house is being packed up to move to SC they got misplaced.

FourtyKid

10-07-2013, 02:33 PM

zenkiset

10-07-2013, 02:38 PM

now that's gonna be rad AF lol

FourtyKid

10-07-2013, 11:49 PM

now that's gonna be rad AF lol

Yeah I'm super excited to get her going!

FourtyKid

10-12-2013, 10:53 PM

A little setback was discovered today. My flywheel sits too far forward, the starter teeth aren't able to engage. Need to make a spacer for the flywheel so it sits back farther. Looks like the tranny's coming out.

FourtyKid

10-17-2013, 12:50 AM

Update, haven't had the chance to finish the wiring so I haven't tried starting yet, bit it might work. Guess we'll find out.

Got this in the mail today though!

http://i.imgur.com/5YuLBNU.jpeg

http://i.imgur.com/fBRYWEC.jpeg

http://i.imgur.com/o8pKey6.jpeg

She's got plenty of rooms for fans!

Got my transmission wiring extended (didn't want it on the frame rail because it'll get melted there so I extended it all) so my transmission/starter/alternator wiring is all finished and tucked up where it belongs.

http://i.imgur.com/44dQ3a1.jpeg

Wiring should be completely finished tomorrow, minus the Dakota Digital SGI-8 for converting the tach and SGI-5 for the speedo signal if the Z32 tranny doesn't read correctly, which will happen later.

qwikspool

10-26-2013, 11:35 AM

looking good
what brand of catch can do you have?

FourtyKid

10-30-2013, 10:46 PM

Thanks!

I got the catch can here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161082365928).

Not much to update so far, I'm just trying to get my starter wiring figured out. I ordered a switch panel so I'll just do it through a relay.

But, dad and I switched stalls in the shop, he's going to start working on his car again.

So I took some pictures while we were outside.

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

http://i.imgur.com/a1nLhlZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/bwzz5mE.jpg

Switch panel should be here by Saturday. I need to make a plate for my IACV delete, which I'll do in the next couple of days.

Hatemy7

10-31-2013, 09:24 AM

very nice!!! im loving it

marvlrose

11-06-2013, 08:15 AM

Build is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see this beast finished!

FourtyKid

11-06-2013, 07:39 PM

very nice!!! im loving it

Build is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see this beast finished!

Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without you Marv!

Well the ignition switch panel is installed and looking nice. I also re-assembled my dash! :cool:

http://i.imgur.com/A0YngFE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pRKtL32.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sOh1iBL.jpg

Only thing happening right now is starter issues. The teeth move forward to engage but don't spin. If you think you might be able to help, here's a link to my issue thread:

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/543094-starter-engages-but-doesn-t-spin.html

Oh, and I also got a new mount for my GoPro!

http://i.imgur.com/sD3jSY9.jpg

s13_maJiK

01-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Nice build, Any new updates?

FourtyKid

01-16-2014, 07:21 PM

Nope, car is unfortunately sitting under a foot of snow right now... Shop is full so I can't get it back in until it's got some room.

FourtyKid

02-01-2014, 07:02 PM

Well the car is back in the shop but I'm having starter issues again.

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/553510-starter-issue.html

FourtyKid

02-15-2014, 06:30 PM

Got a quick release from a friend the other day.

http://i.imgur.com/g78H7oB.jpg

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

I got the new starter in, it turns over and is very close to firing up but the timing is being very difficult. I have no idea why but it's really touchy and I've been trying to get it set today but no success yet.

Jarhead0612

02-20-2014, 01:36 AM

FourtyKid

02-20-2014, 11:41 PM

Nice build man. Planning to do this swap when i return from afghan, are you using the stock clutch mastercylinder. Been thinking about that cause my are still has the stock slave with steel braded line all the way back.

Also the vh45de 91-95 put out 310hp. They are rated at 270 due to the gentlemens agreement with the US not to put out a car pushing more than 280. They used the power output of the engine with out vct.

Thanks!

Yep, stock clutch master cylinder for me. Braided line all the way back to the slave cylinder. (No clutch damper)

Yeah thats true about the HP, I found that very interesting, but all the better :)

I got some stuff in the mail today!

My Sentra brake booster which I got for $35 shipped off of ebay, since the stock brake booster doesnt fit with the VH. I also got a silicone intake pipe for my MAF from Extreme PSI, which eliminates the two large nipples on the stock pipe (not using them anyway) and plus it looks alot better too.

Booster (S13 on left, Sentra on right)
http://i.imgur.com/0J8sApB.jpeg

Intake pipe installed
http://i.imgur.com/tSwmlMP.jpeg

marvlrose

02-21-2014, 12:04 AM

My Sentra brake booster which I got for $35 shipped off of ebay, since the stock brake booster doesnt fit with the VH.

The stock booster WILL fit its just a tight fit and requires some finessing. Looking good, hopefully you get that booster installed soon and get a first start out of this beast.

FourtyKid

02-21-2014, 12:08 AM

The stock booster WILL fit its just a tight fit and requires some finessing. Looking good, hopefully you get that booster installed soon and get a first start out of this beast.

Hey Marvin!
Maybe it would fit with the Mazworx engine mounts (which sit lower than Xcessive), but with my Xcessive mounts, I needed at least a half inch extra space for it to fit. Even the Sentra booster is a tight squeeze.

marvlrose

02-21-2014, 12:39 AM

Hey Marvin!
Maybe it would fit with the Mazworx engine mounts (which sit lower than Xcessive), but with my Xcessive mounts, I needed at least a half inch extra space for it to fit. Even the Sentra booster is a tight squeeze.

Ahhhh, I see. How will this affect your hood? Do you intend on just cutting the hood or perhaps doing a reverse cowl? I still have not test fitted my Silvia hood so I am still undecided.

FourtyKid

02-21-2014, 09:25 AM

I'm not really sure yet. For now I'll run without a hood but eventually I'll end up going with a cowl hood I think. I don't really want to have one with the cutout in it.

Steo

02-21-2014, 08:39 PM

Did u fix the problem?

FourtyKid

02-21-2014, 11:33 PM

Did u fix the problem?

Nope. Still doesnt start.
Also today I noticed for some reason whenever the battery is connected, my brake lights are always on, and my right blinker doesn't work. It is always lit up in the dash rather than only blinking when I hit the signal. I'm completely lost on this thing.

rangerjavi

02-22-2014, 12:24 AM

Why did you put your overflow tank on the left hand side? But nice build by the way, let me know when you make it here to Florida I need more coupe buddies.

killer240

02-22-2014, 07:22 AM

Have you checked your rubber stopper for your brake pedal sensor? That's probably why your tail lights are always lit up.

FourtyKid

02-22-2014, 08:08 AM

Why did you put your overflow tank on the left hand side? But nice build by the way, let me know when you make it here to Florida I need more coupe buddies.

I moved it to the drivers side because my catch can worked better on the passenger side and it would have been in the way otherwise.

Haha I will do that! I'll be looking for some 240 buddies to roll with when I get down there!

Have you checked your rubber stopper for your brake pedal sensor? That's probably why your tail lights are always lit up.

No, I thought of that too on the way into work this morning, I'll check it out after I get off.

FourtyKid

02-22-2014, 12:01 PM

I think my issue is the timing. Luckily a friend is letting me borrow his timing light Monday so I'll get it set correctly then.

FourtyKid

02-22-2014, 09:26 PM

Fixed my brake light and blinker issue. It was the switch under the brake pedal.

I need moooarrr loowwwww! Can't wait to get coilovers!

http://i.imgur.com/G3kzJvt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5DESg7x.jpg

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

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

Reece

02-23-2014, 12:50 AM

If this car isn't lower than mine by this spring I'm gonna be sad.

Night drifte89

02-23-2014, 05:05 PM

If this car isn't lower than mine by this spring I'm gonna be sad.

yup guys I'm buying that lowering kit.....

FourtyKid

03-12-2014, 11:21 PM

OK I haven't updated for a while so here's where I'm at.

I think the reason it won't start is because my timing has jumped a tooth or two. So Night drift89 and I are pulling the engine out tomorrow for timing work, a cleaning, and hopefully headers installation. I'm going to see if I can just get the stock VH headers to work somehow. I've heard if you disconnect the steering joint in the bay, drop the engine in, and reconnect it, they'll fit. We'll see soon I guess.

I also don't have power steering, so I ordered the VH-S13 power steering kit from Mazworx tonight.

Here are some pictures of what I've been doing:

Engine was dirty....
http://i.imgur.com/UP35tfw.jpg

Reeeallllyy dirty:
http://i.imgur.com/kqiBm2O.jpg

So I started cleaning up a bit...I'll get more done when it's out of the car:

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

http://i.imgur.com/vdoTp2Z.jpg

I also made a bumper support in my welding class for fun:

http://i.imgur.com/l1D388B.jpg

mikey976

03-13-2014, 07:46 AM

where did you get your motor? Pompeii? holy crap thats alot of gunk.

btw diet coke does wonders on aluminum

FourtyKid

03-14-2014, 12:18 AM

Well I had a productive night with me, myself, and I.

http://i.imgur.com/zSCKGxs.jpeg

Nissansota240

03-14-2014, 08:12 AM

Car looks like its coming along nicely. Make sure you bolt that bash bar on and not weld it as well. Keep up the good progress dude.

FourtyKid

03-14-2014, 03:11 PM

Car looks like its coming along nicely. Make sure you bolt that bash bar on and not weld it as well. Keep up the good progress dude.

Thanks!
And yep it'll be bolted on, I'm fabricating brackets that it will slide into, with a pin so I can easily remove it if need be.

Also, I got some wiring heat shield from PerformanceVH, I'll be using it on my starter/transmission wiring near the passenger side header, check it out:

http://i.imgur.com/HqjH9mf.jpeg

NismoRich

03-18-2014, 11:12 PM

was it actually jumped timing causing it not to start? or was it wiring (did not go back to see how you did your wiring or if you had it done for you)?

marvlrose

03-19-2014, 05:14 AM

Looking good Cole!

I apologize for not being able to get back to you via email as quick as I would have liked. Looks like you have troubleshooted that starting issue pretty well since the next thing I was gonna suggest was to check your timing. I surely hope that is the only thing preventing it from starting because I have rattled my brain and did a lot of searching with no other ideas as to what it could be. I sure hope you get everything squared away soon. Cant wait to see this thing running!

-Marvin

FourtyKid

03-19-2014, 10:11 PM

No problem Marvin. I'm also excited to see it running!

I got the timing chains set correctly with the help of a mechanically inclined friend :)

I've seen where guys will remove their steering shaft/knuckle, put the stock VH headers on, drop it in the car and put the steering shaft back in and it fits good, so that's what I'm going to attempt to do. $650 for a pair of headers is outrageous so I'm going to find a way to use these one way or another, whether I have to heat em up and bend em or whatever it takes!

So, I ripped all of the nasty heat shield metal off of the headers and painted them: :snoop:

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

KPNITRL

03-19-2014, 11:31 PM

Great stuff so far!
Thumbs up to you for the header attack. Ive debated doing the same. Good luck!

NismoRich

03-20-2014, 12:03 AM

I'm interested to see how those stock manifolds fit. now that the timing is set correctly, get that thing back in and running!

zenki 95

03-20-2014, 03:51 AM

Subscribed!!! Nice Lmk if those headers fit

TAPATALK

FourtyKid

03-21-2014, 09:47 PM

I got a bunch of stuff done today!

Timing covers, crank pulley, headers, and valve covers are back on.

How she sits now:

http://i.imgur.com/xu2lCzh.jpg

Driver's side header on:

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

Passenger side header on:

http://i.imgur.com/NFqLLg3.jpg

I also got my Mazworx VH power steering setup in, waiting to be hooked together!

http://i.imgur.com/qMiAAz9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YN63TST.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3tT8EUy.jpg

My oil pan had a big ole drip leak coming from near the drain plug. Turns out it had impacted something (dat stance tho) and cracked. So I got it all sanded up and she's sitting with some JB weld on right now:

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

lookslikeitjustcameouttathefactory.jpg

Should be able to drop it back in the car this weekend. Then we'll see how the headers fit. :snoop:

Also, I am in love with this album...

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

http://i.imgur.com/75dta.gif

Reece

03-22-2014, 01:32 AM

I was gonna leave positive comments until I saw that Skrillex album. WTF man. That's not right.

JB Weld is my hero

FourtyKid

03-22-2014, 01:35 AM

I was gonna leave positive comments until I saw that Skrillex album. WTF man. That's not right.

JB Weld is my hero

Like I said Reece, haters gonna hate!

Oh, and this just happened:

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

Now I have to fill the holes.

FourtyKid

03-23-2014, 12:08 PM

So I got the engine in....kind of.

http://i.imgur.com/uCD98Ji.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/L4VQ9W1.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/0owFy0m.jpg

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

It fits in the frame rails but the 4th runner is in the way of the steering knuckle. I think I might just end up cutting them off, and welding some new pipe in with a 3" collector and run them all on the outside of the steering knuckle.

FourtyKid

03-24-2014, 01:21 AM

I need your guys' help! Since I've removed my spoiler I'm going to paint the car. I want you guys to choose the color for me!

My dad does painting do I can do it relatively cheap. I really want to do black but sanding and getting imperfections out would be a pain in the ass. Other than black, I've got it narrowed down to:

White
Some kind of teal (http://tailoutsx.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/teddy.jpg)
OD green (tactical look) (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/p480x480/534428_516406531751622_766794396_n.jpg)
Light Blue??? (https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/p480x480/557906_10151500445136597_253198682_n.jpg)
Red (http://i.imgur.com/0uDBwKt.jpg)
Dad suggested Hugger Orange [He's an old school Chevy guy]
Silver of some kind

rangerjavi

03-24-2014, 01:56 AM

What about two toning it?

FourtyKid

03-24-2014, 02:01 AM

What about two toning it?

I would love to two tone it, but it wasn't two tone from the factory and that is sacrilegious.

One of the most beautiful s13's in the world is Nigel Petrie's:

http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nigel1.jpg

rangerjavi

03-24-2014, 02:25 AM

No harm being done since you plan on repainting it a different color than its original paint code anyway.

zerodameaon

03-24-2014, 08:06 PM

Nothing wrong with two tone on a non factory two tone car... Just don't go around claiming it is factory.

NismoRich

03-24-2014, 08:34 PM

paint it black!!!

kingkilburn

03-24-2014, 08:48 PM

Your car. Your money. Your paint.

FourtyKid

03-24-2014, 11:08 PM

paint it black!!!

I want to, but I hate sanding and it would have to be perfect!

Sweet baby jesus if I could get it to look like this someday I would be in heaven...this really doesn't help my decision to pass on black, either:

http://i.imgur.com/WkLne5N.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VBXOL09.gif

FourtyKid

03-26-2014, 11:35 PM

Does anyone else think it would look really good in this green??

http://i.imgur.com/DjBWJ0O.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4jp6IcJ.jpg

Reece

03-27-2014, 12:11 AM

Dude. Light blue. Rad chrome wheels. Body vinyl. Then come to Brainerd and we can go streeting and take cool pictures of our cars together and we'll be Instagram stars.

But really. Light blue Silvias make me happy.

Nickel&DimeSilvia

03-29-2014, 01:14 PM

OMFGeofffff

03-29-2014, 01:25 PM

Silverrrrr, or black.

FourtyKid

03-29-2014, 01:50 PM

I'm doing the swap on my s14 soon, so just wondering if you used the stock vh ecu? and is the mazwork swap kit worth the money? as far as the engine mounts go. and if you used the stock s chassis clutch master cylinder? great work on the swap btw! looks great, can't wait to get the ball rolling on mine.

Thank you! I used the stock VH ECU yes. I can't speak for the Mazworx kit as I have the Xcessive kit, but the Xcessive kit is great as far as I'm concerned! I only wish it sat a little lower. Yep, stock s13 master cylinder witha braided line replacing the hardline and softline. I also removed the clutch damper as well.

Nickel&DimeSilvia

03-29-2014, 02:44 PM

Thank you! I used the stock VH ECU yes. I can't speak for the Mazworx kit as I have the Xcessive kit, but the Xcessive kit is great as far as I'm concerned! I only wish it sat a little lower. Yep, stock s13 master cylinder witha braided line replacing the hardline and softline. I also removed the clutch damper as well.

sweet! I still have the nismo lines and everything for the clutch from the KA24 tranny so i wonder if they will all work.

FourtyKid

04-04-2014, 11:19 PM

I've been hard at it, suppose I should update this baby!

Not too much new stuff, been working on headers whenever I can. Driver's side is almost done. Getting everything tacked together before I actually weld it all up. Man making headers is a bitch....

http://i.imgur.com/DehQ3ix.jpg

Also, I remembered I had a B&M cooler that I never ended up using on my truck...so I ordered 1/2" NPT to 3/8" hose fittings to use it on my car as the power steering cooler. This baby is huge...

http://i.imgur.com/s2CeFhR.jpg

That's about all I've got for now. I'll update again when the headers are finished!

NismoRich

04-05-2014, 10:54 AM

Man making headers is a bitch....

i think i honestly spent more time just laying under the car thinking about how to run each pipe more then it actually took me to make the driver side manifold lol. should be able to knock out the passenger side pretty quick though. what size are your primaries? 1.75"?

FourtyKid

04-05-2014, 11:06 AM

Actually I went with 1.5", based on what my friend that owns an exhaust shop said to do. Someday I'll get a pair of Mazworx but for now that's not in the budget. Actually, I took and left about 2" of the stock manifolds, then ive got the new pipe coming off of those. It may look like the new pipe is much smaller but that's only because the walls of her stock tubes are so thick. The actual inside diameters are pretty close. The stock manifold are bigger up by the bends (where I cut them off) as well, to help accommodate for the bends. Down where the first tube ends is the exact same inside diameter as the new pipe. The stock manifolds are kind of goofy.

http://i.imgur.com/CBW4MVJ.jpeg

FourtyKid

04-10-2014, 06:36 PM

Well the driver's side headers are done...total bitch welding those without burning through. They aren't pretty but they'll work. I'll post a picture once both sets are done and painted. I got some stuff in the mail though!

Apexi filter [only one I could find for a VH :-/]:

http://i.imgur.com/K6FKXbU.jpg

Got everything else I need to finish up my exhaust.

(2) Thrush mufflers, hanger bushings:

http://i.imgur.com/lEEAWH1.jpg

Flanges so I can unbolt the exhaust if needed:

http://i.imgur.com/I6erHUH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lW88lLo.jpg

But I've also been having some fun with my other toy, my 383 Stroker K1500: :snoop:

http://i.imgur.com/4egYiJ2.jpg

:loco:

NismoRich

04-10-2014, 06:57 PM

haha i almost bought that same muffler for mine. but im loving the straight pipe. can't wait to hear what it's gonna sound like once you finish the exhaust. keep up the good work

FourtyKid

04-10-2014, 07:04 PM

I have them on my truck and they sound great! I figure I'll need something that isn't too obnoxious since I'll be living in an apartment when I move. They're quiet at idle and loud as hell when you open it up so I got some for the VH :)

smoked240

04-12-2014, 12:52 AM

Sooo sick man! I don't know how I haven't seen your build! Subbed for sure. Where in MN are you?

Love the obs Chevy! I sold both mine and wish I never did hahah.

FourtyKid

04-13-2014, 12:27 AM

Sooo sick man! I don't know how I haven't seen your build! Subbed for sure. Where in MN are you?

Love the obs Chevy! I sold both mine and wish I never did hahah.

Thanks! I'm up north, that's all I'll say ;)

And haha thanks it's my third OBS and I love the 383! Wish it was a manual though :/

smoked240

04-13-2014, 02:29 AM

Thanks! I'm up north, that's all I'll say ;)

And haha thanks it's my third OBS and I love the 383! Wish it was a manual though :/

I'm pretty far up north myself haha.

FourtyKid

04-19-2014, 03:20 PM

Not much to update lately, still working on the headers when I can. Been pretty busy lately but I'm taking a trip down to Florida until thursday so unfortunately the headers won't be finished until I get back. Then I can make the rest of the exhaust, get it all hooked up, and then start putting the rest of the car back together. But I did order a set of these: :)

http://i.imgur.com/WPpnU9x.jpg

Now I just need a hood...

FourtyKid

05-17-2014, 06:13 PM

Finally had enough time to finish my headers. Ended up having to do the passenger side with our shitty flux core (no gas) welder but it turned out OK I think. I've got them wrapped and in the car now. Drivetrain is bolted up, working on relocating my fuel line and battery cable as well.

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

Also, I've picked up a PBM hydraulic handbrake as well, so I'll get that hooked up as soon as the lines come on Monday!

FourtyKid

05-20-2014, 11:49 PM

So here's where I'm at right now. I haven't worked on it since Sunday night, but it went from the state it was in in the previous picture, to this after working on it Saturday and Sunday nights for a few hours:

http://i.imgur.com/iLpVQO7.jpg

I got my E brake positioned where I want it (need to tack it down to the tranny tunnel yet though):

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

And I got the hydro lines today in the mail:

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

Nissansota240

05-21-2014, 07:04 AM

You may want to brace the hydro more, the tranny tunnels flex quite a bit. Otherwise keep up the work, looks good.

Reece

05-21-2014, 04:14 PM

Now if only you were staying in Minnesota so we could actually HAVE FUN DRIVING >_>

Digging it.

FourtyKid

05-23-2014, 01:31 AM

It starts!! I got it to start and run for a second, then it died each time. Unfortunately I have a massive set of oil leaks from the front timing chain covers...not really sure how I'm going to fix that. I'm excited to hear it run though.

marvlrose

05-23-2014, 02:10 AM

Woohoo!!!! Wheres the vid?

FourtyKid

05-23-2014, 06:54 PM

VH45 S13 first start: http://youtu.be/JwaGTqSRlkE

Lol short video cause it scared the shit out of me...Didn't actually think it would start + open headers in a shop = me jumping like a little girl. The RPMs are reading double. Trust me, that was not 6k!! Don't know why it's jumping around like that/doesn't hold idle well. Maybe because I removed the IACV. Also, it was puking oil out of the front timing cover...skipped school today to reseal the timing chain covers...hopefully it'll stay tight.

Next issue: the top smaller Power Steering hardline on the back of the rack is leaking like crazy....if anyone has one I could buy that'd be awesome.

marvlrose

05-23-2014, 07:17 PM

Lol short video cause it scared the shit out of me...Didn't actually think it would start + open headers in a shop = me jumping like a little girl.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! You were so quick to shut it off once it up revved lol. I am not sure what your setup is but as long as you have the MAF hooked up it shouldn't jump around much. Mine has a high initial idle but after the ECU nulls out the reading for the O2 sensors that are not hooked up it idles just fine.

FourtyKid

05-23-2014, 10:02 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! You were so quick to shut it off once it up revved lol. I am not sure what your setup is but as long as you have the MAF hooked up it shouldn't jump around much. Mine has a high initial idle but after the ECU nulls out the reading for the O2 sensors that are not hooked up it idles just fine.

I've got the MAF hooked up right now. I plan on extending the wires for the o2 sensors and actually using them but I dont have them hooked up yet. I'm going to try another start tonight when I get home now that the timing cover RTV has had time to set up correctly.

Well I tried starting it again. It won't stay running. It starts, shoots up to 3k then dies immediately. Throttle does nothing apparently. Guessing it has to be the TPS after some googling.

FourtyKid

06-01-2014, 04:12 PM

Got it to run pretty nice! Sitting at steady 1000RPM idle which I'm OK with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoWXtf3JIJg

marvlrose

06-01-2014, 04:43 PM

Got it to run pretty nice! Sitting at steady 1000RPM idle which I'm OK with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoWXtf3JIJg

http://m.gifbin.com/982770

qwikspool

06-01-2014, 07:04 PM

nice to see some great progress. keep it up

FourtyKid

06-01-2014, 07:32 PM

nice to see some great progress. keep it up

Thanks! I've been trying to get as much done on it as possible but I've been so busy it's crazy. I just graduated high school Friday actually! Now I've got a lot more time for the car, so I'm pretty excited about that.

vJilly

06-01-2014, 09:58 PM

you've been doing this all as a highschooler? holy high hell... nice man. just graduated highschool myself too!

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FourtyKid

06-01-2014, 10:33 PM

you've been doing this all as a highschooler? holy high hell... nice man. just graduated highschool myself too!

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Yeah thanks I spend all my money on this freaking thing haha

Minimum wage gas station job FTW /s

kerrykerrykerry

06-02-2014, 02:12 PM

Yeah thanks I spend all my money on this freaking thing haha

Minimum wage gas station job FTW /s

You've inspired me to move back in with my parents, so I can start a new project car! :p

FourtyKid

06-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Well I got the interior back together, it actually looks like a car now!

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

Happy with how it's sitting right now.

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

Love the Grip Royal, great company!

http://i.imgur.com/kC7dpis.jpg

Reppin' the brands I've put in the car. Will be getting harness bar soon until I can get it fully caged.

http://i.imgur.com/IV1lmLp.jpg

Kill switch

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

PBM fits perfect in this space!

http://i.imgur.com/wqdk4ji.jpg

Always loved white ball shift knobs, this one's by Sickspeed, very nice quality actually! Metal threads and all.

For some reason, my speedometer no longer works...Not sure if I threw the gauge cluster around too much and knocked something loose or what....

The to do list:

Bleed the brakes
Get a hood
Cut hood to fit intake
Roast tires

killer240

06-05-2014, 11:55 AM

You need to make a pcv inlet hook up on that intake coupler.

Reece

06-05-2014, 09:45 PM

I'm like super excited to see this car and I'm like super excited to park next to it :2f2f: Gonna be awesome. I'm glad it's together!

FourtyKid

06-14-2014, 07:33 PM

After trying about 60 times to bleed my brakes, I finally figured out the issue. My rear calipers were on the wrong sides, meaning the bleed screw was on the bottom half of the caliper. This lets air gather in the top of the caliper, thus keeping the brakes from bleeding properly. Also, I adjusted the pushrod on the brake booster as well. Finally the brakes are done, the hydro is tight! I've still got it up on jacks right now but I'm finishing up some things (lengthening the o2 sensor wiring, swapping out my short shifter for a stock one to test the feel, etc.) before lowering it back down.

I ordered a 18v Dewalt cordless impact driver, <3 Amazon Prime, was here after two days and it works great. Strongly recommend getting one of these! Wheels are back on haha:

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

Hopefully I can drive this thing tomorrow for the first time!

Reece

06-15-2014, 11:07 PM

do
I
get
to
see
it
this
weekend
?????

the-rusty-240

06-15-2014, 11:12 PM

Is there an event this weekend?

Reece

06-15-2014, 11:33 PM

Is there an event this weekend?

MAPerformance Proving Grounds at Brainerd International Raceway.

FourtyKid

06-16-2014, 12:11 AM

do
I
get
to
see
it
this
weekend
?????
I'm excited to say that I got to drive this beast for the first time in two years today. Still has an oil leak from one of the timing covers, gonna end up taking it off and resealing it again tomorrow. Honestly not sure if you'll see it this weekend. It needs a front end alignment baaaad. Wheels are wonky and steering wheel shakes sometimes. But this thing is fucking crazy man.

http://i.imgur.com/rYcVEH4.jpeg