EnvisionMore
05-19-2016, 01:11 PM
I've been lurking on the forum for a while now and decided to go ahead and post up my build progress. I come from the Volkswagen/Audi world originally and have a love/hate relationship with them as most people who have owned them before do.
I graduated college and decided to get my start somewhere fresh, so I made the move to San Antonio, TX. Upon arrival thinking that my 400whp B5 S4 was "quick", it didn't take me a week to figure out that I couldn't even keep up with some Hondas around here and that my scrap was slow lol. Here are some pictures of her.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10650048_10207478364588747_3620851443005867412_n_z psou7yjrbe.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10650048_10207478364588747_3620851443005867412_n_z psou7yjrbe.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10923454_10205355234351818_7602626756822349909_n_z ps8sygttzc.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10923454_10205355234351818_7602626756822349909_n_z ps8sygttzc.jpg.html)
After living here for about 6 months, heading to work one morning, someone decided to kill my car that I loved so much and put so much time and money into. RIP. I'll buy another one one day.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091300_10205441304063507_3321190170049033552_n_z psmumdskx4.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091300_10205441304063507_3321190170049033552_n_z psmumdskx4.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091327_10205449413946249_4480116661482529204_n_z psxd9z6h4y.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091327_10205449413946249_4480116661482529204_n_z psxd9z6h4y.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10325707_10205449413426236_735337625013193878_n_zp sx56i14dk.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10325707_10205449413426236_735337625013193878_n_zp sx56i14dk.jpg.html)
The frame was completely shot and would never be the same again. Back door for reference, the door was never opened after the accident.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10356767_10205449412746219_5689084713903524027_n_z psl0csjfop.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10356767_10205449412746219_5689084713903524027_n_z psl0csjfop.jpg.html)
I found some flowers nearby and decided to say my goodbyes lol.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091486_10205449403825996_827126359995731042_n_zp swqzjv6p0.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091486_10205449403825996_827126359995731042_n_zp swqzjv6p0.jpg.html)
Now onto the good stuff!
After tossing some ideas around, I decided on the S14. S13 was an option, but I prefer the styling on an S14 much more. I knew I wanted a Zenki because everyone goes nuts over the Kouki, but I wanted something a little bit out of the normal "OMG BADASS" builds. The next thought was pretty simple, who doesn't like a 2JZ? Seemed as simple as it gets!
Within the next few days, I purchased her from an older man South of me. 100% unmodified besides some replacement struts and cheap wheels. Dash is uncracked and the overall condition of the car is great considering clean 240s are getting rare to find unmodified.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11084248_10205537383185425_2365601864373517708_n_z ps5bguxito.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11084248_10205537383185425_2365601864373517708_n_z ps5bguxito.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11133751_10205537754794715_2032957467091924600_n_z psqhtc1qbh.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11133751_10205537754794715_2032957467091924600_n_z psqhtc1qbh.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11078142_10205537755114723_8805997382894443972_n_z pslqgh6sfb.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11078142_10205537755114723_8805997382894443972_n_z pslqgh6sfb.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/19495_10205537755434731_4437876756970362093_n_zps7 1esjsob.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/19495_10205537755434731_4437876756970362093_n_zps7 1esjsob.jpg.html)
A few months go by and I made some purchases accumulating some parts. My goal is to have it as near as complete in parts as I can to make the build process more continuous and simple.
One of my other goals for the car is to have it as functional as it cames from the factory. No fancy gauges everywhere, A/C will still work, etc. etc. I want this to be a fun street car that I can take any day of the week if I wanted to.
I was able to source a 160mph speedo from Europe as it is going to be a highway roller car ;) Mainly with TX2K in mind.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11828560_10206389922498375_393377594716106533_n_zp spuvvn7jw.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11828560_10206389922498375_393377594716106533_n_zp spuvvn7jw.jpg.html)
ProEFI 128 Came in a few days later
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12509423_10207393522147739_4059528685201020270_n_z psfrqymdor.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12509423_10207393522147739_4059528685201020270_n_z psfrqymdor.jpg.html)
Also was able to source some European glass headlights with no cracks / damage. Maybe one day I will wire up the leveling switch, which I also was able to source, just need to find a pin out.
Here is a comparison of my nasty USDM headlights with a stupid eyebrow the previous owner did.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11986517_10206682040921153_3604424112605423206_n_z psklzulac2.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11986517_10206682040921153_3604424112605423206_n_z psklzulac2.jpg.html)
And after.. MUCH BETTER :hsdance:
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11205557_10206682169524368_7309706682152239891_n_z ps8bp6r33v.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11205557_10206682169524368_7309706682152239891_n_z ps8bp6r33v.jpg.html)
Next up was to get rid of those ridiculous small brakes. I opted for CTS-V Gen 1 up front and z32 rears. I did install the R33 ebrake cables to make it complete.
I had a friend of a friend do the powder coat and they didn't come out anywhere near what I wanted, not to mention the work sucks. Lesson learned :fawk2: I will be changing the color scheme anyways, but here it is...
Comparison picture. These things are huge!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12418118_10207445768133856_2522975886843960435_n_z pspbqpaeiq.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12418118_10207445768133856_2522975886843960435_n_z pspbqpaeiq.jpg.html)
And installed
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12573966_10207518714477469_1992114904853279218_n_z psidfnzfwx.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12573966_10207518714477469_1992114904853279218_n_z psidfnzfwx.jpg.html)
Was able to pick up a cd009 for stupid cheap. Decided to paint it in my spare time.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12931299_10208087343572841_7360567823735954542_n_z psfkddugxo.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12931299_10208087343572841_7360567823735954542_n_z psfkddugxo.jpg.html)
Then I was able to pick up an exhaust manifold for a great price that only had ~50 miles on it. DocRace makes some quality stuff! Pictures do no justice. Shout out to Connor Lacy for being a cool ass dude!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg.html)
Picture of the collector - Nice and clean! No slag!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12670892_10208087392694069_5770206366516314239_n_z pshvm1z9ff.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12670892_10208087392694069_5770206366516314239_n_z pshvm1z9ff.jpg.html)
With the exhaust manifold, he was also able to hook me up with some stock GTE valve covers for a great deal as well.
Here is how the motor sits at the moment with the Precision 7175 CEA :)
I need to get the waste gate flange underneath the compressor housing redone as there is no room to clock the turbo correctly anywhere lol. Will be having that done in the next few weeks.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963763_10208110238185192_5943816923357225618_n_z psty96axrw.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963763_10208110238185192_5943816923357225618_n_z psty96axrw.jpg.html)
I was able to pick up the engine locally from a good friend of mine that had it laying around forever.
Builds specs on the motor include:
STD bore, decked, cleaned and line honed with arp main studs
Pistons are CP off the shelf 8.5:1 c/r with upgraded 200 wall pins, ring gaps are .019 1st and .021 2nd. Exhaust reliefs were fly cut to clear exhaust valves. .0035 piston to wall clearance.
Rods are Brian Crower Pro rods with ARP 625+ rod bolts
Crankshaft is ballanced and polished
Clevite std rod, main and thrust washers
C/R after head work was 9.7:1
Titan/ATI ballancer
2jzge cylinder head
Toyota shimless buckets
Brian crower single valve springs and titanium retainers. Springs seat pressure was verified to be as advertised from BC
Slight ported head, short side radius work and slight bowl work. Nothing too crazy
Valves are Brian Crower 1+mm over intake and exhaust
.030 was removed from cylinder head to acchieve optimal quench area.
Web custom camshafts [email protected] .400 lift
More updates to come!
I graduated college and decided to get my start somewhere fresh, so I made the move to San Antonio, TX. Upon arrival thinking that my 400whp B5 S4 was "quick", it didn't take me a week to figure out that I couldn't even keep up with some Hondas around here and that my scrap was slow lol. Here are some pictures of her.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10650048_10207478364588747_3620851443005867412_n_z psou7yjrbe.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10650048_10207478364588747_3620851443005867412_n_z psou7yjrbe.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10923454_10205355234351818_7602626756822349909_n_z ps8sygttzc.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10923454_10205355234351818_7602626756822349909_n_z ps8sygttzc.jpg.html)
After living here for about 6 months, heading to work one morning, someone decided to kill my car that I loved so much and put so much time and money into. RIP. I'll buy another one one day.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091300_10205441304063507_3321190170049033552_n_z psmumdskx4.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091300_10205441304063507_3321190170049033552_n_z psmumdskx4.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091327_10205449413946249_4480116661482529204_n_z psxd9z6h4y.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091327_10205449413946249_4480116661482529204_n_z psxd9z6h4y.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10325707_10205449413426236_735337625013193878_n_zp sx56i14dk.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10325707_10205449413426236_735337625013193878_n_zp sx56i14dk.jpg.html)
The frame was completely shot and would never be the same again. Back door for reference, the door was never opened after the accident.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/10356767_10205449412746219_5689084713903524027_n_z psl0csjfop.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/10356767_10205449412746219_5689084713903524027_n_z psl0csjfop.jpg.html)
I found some flowers nearby and decided to say my goodbyes lol.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11091486_10205449403825996_827126359995731042_n_zp swqzjv6p0.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11091486_10205449403825996_827126359995731042_n_zp swqzjv6p0.jpg.html)
Now onto the good stuff!
After tossing some ideas around, I decided on the S14. S13 was an option, but I prefer the styling on an S14 much more. I knew I wanted a Zenki because everyone goes nuts over the Kouki, but I wanted something a little bit out of the normal "OMG BADASS" builds. The next thought was pretty simple, who doesn't like a 2JZ? Seemed as simple as it gets!
Within the next few days, I purchased her from an older man South of me. 100% unmodified besides some replacement struts and cheap wheels. Dash is uncracked and the overall condition of the car is great considering clean 240s are getting rare to find unmodified.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11084248_10205537383185425_2365601864373517708_n_z ps5bguxito.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11084248_10205537383185425_2365601864373517708_n_z ps5bguxito.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11133751_10205537754794715_2032957467091924600_n_z psqhtc1qbh.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11133751_10205537754794715_2032957467091924600_n_z psqhtc1qbh.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11078142_10205537755114723_8805997382894443972_n_z pslqgh6sfb.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11078142_10205537755114723_8805997382894443972_n_z pslqgh6sfb.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/19495_10205537755434731_4437876756970362093_n_zps7 1esjsob.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/19495_10205537755434731_4437876756970362093_n_zps7 1esjsob.jpg.html)
A few months go by and I made some purchases accumulating some parts. My goal is to have it as near as complete in parts as I can to make the build process more continuous and simple.
One of my other goals for the car is to have it as functional as it cames from the factory. No fancy gauges everywhere, A/C will still work, etc. etc. I want this to be a fun street car that I can take any day of the week if I wanted to.
I was able to source a 160mph speedo from Europe as it is going to be a highway roller car ;) Mainly with TX2K in mind.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11828560_10206389922498375_393377594716106533_n_zp spuvvn7jw.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11828560_10206389922498375_393377594716106533_n_zp spuvvn7jw.jpg.html)
ProEFI 128 Came in a few days later
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12509423_10207393522147739_4059528685201020270_n_z psfrqymdor.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12509423_10207393522147739_4059528685201020270_n_z psfrqymdor.jpg.html)
Also was able to source some European glass headlights with no cracks / damage. Maybe one day I will wire up the leveling switch, which I also was able to source, just need to find a pin out.
Here is a comparison of my nasty USDM headlights with a stupid eyebrow the previous owner did.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11986517_10206682040921153_3604424112605423206_n_z psklzulac2.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11986517_10206682040921153_3604424112605423206_n_z psklzulac2.jpg.html)
And after.. MUCH BETTER :hsdance:
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/11205557_10206682169524368_7309706682152239891_n_z ps8bp6r33v.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/11205557_10206682169524368_7309706682152239891_n_z ps8bp6r33v.jpg.html)
Next up was to get rid of those ridiculous small brakes. I opted for CTS-V Gen 1 up front and z32 rears. I did install the R33 ebrake cables to make it complete.
I had a friend of a friend do the powder coat and they didn't come out anywhere near what I wanted, not to mention the work sucks. Lesson learned :fawk2: I will be changing the color scheme anyways, but here it is...
Comparison picture. These things are huge!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12418118_10207445768133856_2522975886843960435_n_z pspbqpaeiq.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12418118_10207445768133856_2522975886843960435_n_z pspbqpaeiq.jpg.html)
And installed
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12573966_10207518714477469_1992114904853279218_n_z psidfnzfwx.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12573966_10207518714477469_1992114904853279218_n_z psidfnzfwx.jpg.html)
Was able to pick up a cd009 for stupid cheap. Decided to paint it in my spare time.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12931299_10208087343572841_7360567823735954542_n_z psfkddugxo.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12931299_10208087343572841_7360567823735954542_n_z psfkddugxo.jpg.html)
Then I was able to pick up an exhaust manifold for a great price that only had ~50 miles on it. DocRace makes some quality stuff! Pictures do no justice. Shout out to Connor Lacy for being a cool ass dude!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg.html)
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963935_10208103492456553_8289151911441408146_n_z psfej6klgt.jpg.html)
Picture of the collector - Nice and clean! No slag!
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12670892_10208087392694069_5770206366516314239_n_z pshvm1z9ff.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12670892_10208087392694069_5770206366516314239_n_z pshvm1z9ff.jpg.html)
With the exhaust manifold, he was also able to hook me up with some stock GTE valve covers for a great deal as well.
Here is how the motor sits at the moment with the Precision 7175 CEA :)
I need to get the waste gate flange underneath the compressor housing redone as there is no room to clock the turbo correctly anywhere lol. Will be having that done in the next few weeks.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah12/envisionmore901/12963763_10208110238185192_5943816923357225618_n_z psty96axrw.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/envisionmore901/media/12963763_10208110238185192_5943816923357225618_n_z psty96axrw.jpg.html)
I was able to pick up the engine locally from a good friend of mine that had it laying around forever.
Builds specs on the motor include:
STD bore, decked, cleaned and line honed with arp main studs
Pistons are CP off the shelf 8.5:1 c/r with upgraded 200 wall pins, ring gaps are .019 1st and .021 2nd. Exhaust reliefs were fly cut to clear exhaust valves. .0035 piston to wall clearance.
Rods are Brian Crower Pro rods with ARP 625+ rod bolts
Crankshaft is ballanced and polished
Clevite std rod, main and thrust washers
C/R after head work was 9.7:1
Titan/ATI ballancer
2jzge cylinder head
Toyota shimless buckets
Brian crower single valve springs and titanium retainers. Springs seat pressure was verified to be as advertised from BC
Slight ported head, short side radius work and slight bowl work. Nothing too crazy
Valves are Brian Crower 1+mm over intake and exhaust
.030 was removed from cylinder head to acchieve optimal quench area.
Web custom camshafts [email protected] .400 lift
More updates to come!