Hster time attack build 180sx SR

[battery1882]

As of 3/20/2018

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I will keep this super simple.

I'm basically on a journey to build a reliable/fun street class time attack car.

First goal is to beat my track times set with a e46 m3 using same tires : Hankook RS3 255/40/17

SOW 1:27.1
BW 13 2:04.1

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April 2015
shell purchased

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May 2015
Engine in

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May 2015
First drive to gas station. (always nice :))

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Sep. 2015
worked on F/R suspension
Added front mount intercooler/ front bumper

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Sep. 2015
Rattle can paint :facepalm:

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Oct. 2015
Couldn't stand the rattle canned bumper. Couple of friends helped me paint for first time. looks half way decent

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Oct. 2015
Went to adams motorsports parkway several times to shake down the car.
got decent time. running stock s13 sr engine with Hankook Rs3 255/40/17 and megans track coilover

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Nov. 2015
Went to adams on drift night because I really wanted to crack my bumper. :facepalm:
That's probably the first and last time I will drift with this car..

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Jan. 2016
Found out stock head gasket was bad.
upgraded to t28/ 555cc/ JWT Ecu

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Mar. 2016
Upgraded coilover

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Mar. 2016
Along with t28, I wanted to keep myself safe at the track. Notice I have a bat dog with laser eyes. very rare breed.

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Apr. 2016
Keeping earth greener : magnaflow 100 cell

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May 2016
Wanted more traction in the rear : s14 subframe, carbonetics 1.5w

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May. 2016
Vented hood. Apr spoiler

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May. 2016
Went to SOW. I expected little better time but I found whole lot of issues that needs to be worked on.


Thanks for reading. will update as new things happen.

[battery1882]

Biggest thing I wanted to fix was corner exit oversteer and excessive roll.

I bought some whiteline sway bars to install before the next track event, but did not received them in time.

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June. 2016 Auto Club Speedway (ACS) Roval

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The day started fine but after revving high on that bank, oil started shooting out from valve cover. I think the ebay catch can I have was too restrictive.

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three downpipe bolts decided to shoot out after continuous heating/cooling/vibration. had to tow the car home :-/

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Best time of the day was 2:03.8.

Still have a lot to improve. hopefully I can get my sway bar/ oil catch can in by next track day.

[Mitsubayati]

Are the door bars constrictive? I noticed that you maintained complete door panels so that puts the door bars close to your body. Does it bother you at all?

I want to keep my door panels too and am debating whether to do it like you did or not.

[NiSilS14]

installing the factory oil separator or utilizing a s14 SR valve cover will help with pushing oil. These engines like to do that without either or.

[rawgarage]

1 year in the game...

[battery1882]

Are the door bars constrictive? I noticed that you maintained complete door panels so that puts the door bars close to your body. Does it bother you at all?
I want to keep my door panels too and am debating whether to do it like you did or not.

I see the complexity in what you are considering. my cage is actually a Enjuku kit for s13. So money was an issue affecting my choice. If money was not a factor, I would have definitely space it away. Plus, at the time, My plan was to run full interior to run in a lower group but I just got lazy and decided not to put the interior back.

installing the factory oil separator or utilizing a s14 SR valve cover will help with pushing oil. These engines like to do that without either or.

Yea definitely, I'm looking into modifying my valve cover to pull some pressure out. Thanks.

1 year in the game...

1st year time attack but not the first 240

here are some from past:

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2005

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2007 no smoke drift

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2009

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2010

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2014

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2016

[battery1882]

Been going through some personal stuff..

need to do the following :

- buy new set of tires
- install sway bar
- install jwt s3 cam/gt2871r
- fix oil catch issue

once I get the tires, I can rock the new wheels!

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[Standard]

Damn, this is cool! Keep it up man

[tacotacotaco]

Awesome stuff. I think I saw you at ACS at the last Nissan Challenge event.

[battery1882]

Damn, this is cool! Keep it up man

I appreciate that!

Awesome stuff. I think I saw you at ACS at the last Nissan Challenge event.

Which car did you drive?

[battery1882]

Getting ready for ACS Roval (California Speedway) 8/13/2016

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Changed water pump pulley

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Added stock oil separator to see how much better it is. If this doesn't do much, I'm gonna have to modify the valve cover

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Added whiteline sway bar on the front.
When I installed both whiteline fr/rr, car oversteered just as before.
I ended up with 27mm front and 15mm on the rear. Hopefully this setup works better.

Is anyone else going? I think there is nissan challenge this weekend.

[1988montecarloss]

regamasters yummmm

[rawgarage]

Swaybars made a big difference?

[battery1882]

regamasters yummmm

I'm looking forward to it :)

Swaybars made a big difference?

It did, as far as tuning out some of the oversteer. I still do have some oversteer on corner exit so I'm gonna try softer rear spring rates. It's currently 8/6.

[battery1882]

I went back out to ACS only to find more trouble.

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First session after warm up lap, my intercooler hose blew. No big deal, just clamp it down tighter and go out on the next session.

Session 2: as I finish my lap 1, car started to lose power. I look at the temp gauge and it was pegged hot. I try to pull over to a safe area but car eventully died and never started back up.:facepalm:

Looking back, I think my timing was set wrong (on retard) which caused my engine to run hot. Once it got hot and built pressure, one of my radiator hose clamp was not fully tight as all of the coolant leaked out.
I verified this by pressurizing coolant system.
compression on cylinders are 90-90-90-20. probably seized the piston as well.

It's all my fault. having a warning gauge would have been nice in retrospect.

I'm gonna try to figure out where to go from here. maybe another SR or VQ.

Definitely planning on keeping the engine stock as possible.

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[battery1882]

New Journey begins with built bottom end.

Hopefully this engine will stay strong.

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[TheRealSy90]

An EMS that has some failsafe procedures would help a lot probably in extending the life of the engine when you can't keep your eyes on gauges.

[Rusker]

Awesome build!


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[battery1882]

An EMS that has some failsafe procedures would help a lot probably in extending the life of the engine when you can't keep your eyes on gauges.

I agree.

I was actually talking to a buddy that has set of defi gauges with warning lights for his car and he told me he saved his engine one time from oil starvation.

I always thought they were waste of money.. time to change my mind.

Awesome build!

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Thanks!

[TheRealSy90]

Yeah. I went with an infinity myself it'll shut down the engine for me if anything goes out of WACK.


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[battery1882]

Yeah. I went with an infinity myself it'll shut down the engine for me if anything goes out of WACK.


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I would love to get a infinity too!! even ems 2.

[battery1882]

Been busy with traveling and some personal issues..

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Managed to pull the motor out

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Found this! looks like it was resting against the turbo. Perhaps, that's the reason for overheating...

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Upgraded the hose from nylon braided to steel braided with heat sleeves.

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Mounted gt2871r

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Safety wired the elbow

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Ogura for added power

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Changed trans front seal along with couple gaskets

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Got the motor back in


Still need to do alot more, but hopefully car will be running soon!

[battery1882]

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Finally started the car back up.

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Had a welder weld in some bungs and intercooler pipe

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compression were all good

some more minor work and it will be ready for shakedown!

[tacotacotaco]

Found a cool shot of you from the last Corner3 Motorsports Nissan Challenge.
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[battery1882]

Found a cool shot of you from the last Corner3 Motorsports Nissan Challenge.



Cool, Thanks alot!

[koukimonst3r]

Subbed, definitely cool with all these parts and quick upgrades.

[battery1882]

Swapped the valve cover with modified crank vent.

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I got the idea from slider2828's thread but I believe I can use the rear port for crank vent, kind of like s14 setup. S14 valve cover definitely has advantage with sloped rear to push fluid towards the front vent but I believe this setup would work too.

If it doesn't do the job, I would have to source a s14 valve cover. This is cheapest method so might as well try.

I will report back after getting the aem ems tuned. Looking for a tuner right now..

[battery1882]

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I opened the valve cover again to do the cam : jwt s4
Valve cover decided to crack. I think I over tightened the npt barb fitting.
Luckly, I had an extra valve cover but I had to have my welder weld in a bung for crank vent hose.

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I then took out the maf and put in gm 3bar sensor along with gm ait sensor for ease of tuning.

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Wired up 6 sensors (4 of them had to be lenghtened like picture) for Defi advance ZD. Hopefully this will save me from engine trouble in the future (knock on wood)

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Mounted oil catch can and moved the intake down low.

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Mounted gktech fan

[TheRealSy90]

You'll love the S4 cams, best sr20 cams out there.


I like the safety wire method for the o2 housing. What did you do for the nuts for the turbo to manifold? Is it difficult to drill the bolts for the safety wire?

[battery1882]

You'll love the S4 cams, best sr20 cams out there.


I like the safety wire method for the o2 housing. What did you do for the nuts for the turbo to manifold? Is it difficult to drill the bolts for the safety wire?

yeah I'm tuning the car this friday so hopefully s4 will perform well.

I used stock nuts and locking plate on the turbo to manifold side. I've had alot of problems in the past using aftermarket headers where those back out, but with stock manifold, it should be good.

To drill the bolts, you just hold the bolt tight and use drill press.

[rawgarage]

good amount of detail...

[battery1882]

good amount of detail...

Thanks,

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aem ems mounted and cleaned up some wiring. Really need to paint the floor..

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bought a 2.5 lb fire extinguisher, hopefully I won't use it.

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Quick start up.

[battery1882]

Had the car dynoed at Natural Aspirations over the weekend.


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Happy with the dyno result. especially the torque. (Please read below edit)

keep in mind that my car still has a cat so Chris had to pull a lot of timing out. There was too much back pressure.

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Mounted a new camera mount I got from ebay lol. super cheap! Can't believe I was using more expensive one that did the worse job.. this one is sturdy.

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Edit (4/11/2017) :

I've been battling high exhaust temp and I have opened my engine after running this tune for a few track days.

Bad news : piston edge melted from excessive temp.

Chris @ Natural Aspirations is a nice guy and he is willing to help, but I would not go back to him for another tune.

[Grenade180sx]

This pump gas?

[battery1882]

This pump gas?

Yes, CA 91 octane.

[Quail]

I like this build a lot. When are the regas going on?

[battery1882]

I like this build a lot. When are the regas going on?

Thanks man.

Unfortunately, had to sell the regas to move up to 18" (going 275s square setup)

bought some wheels and tires. will post pics soon.

Anyone going to 12/3 SOW?

[FaLKoN240]

Disappoint .

[battery1882]

Disappoint .

haha. me too. I really liked the regas :(

I think you sold me a set of rpf1s while back. OG

[battery1882]

Update from SOW CCW event

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This time I went with Nexen SUR4 because I've never tried them and heard many good things. They handled great and did not get greasy as quickly as the rs3s.

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Arrived at the track and signed up for Nissan Challange.

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All of the work paid off and I had a problem-free day (almost) which is always nice.

Ended up beating my M3 time and also won the nissan challenge class 2. :)

I'm looking forward to next event! first I need to change my turbo gasket :(

[battery1882]

You'll love the S4 cams, best sr20 cams out there.


I like the safety wire method for the o2 housing. What did you do for the nuts for the turbo to manifold? Is it difficult to drill the bolts for the safety wire?

yeah I'm tuning the car this Friday so hopefully s4 will perform well.

I used stock nuts and locking plate on the turbo to manifold side. I've had a lot of problems in the past using aftermarket headers where those back out, but with stock manifold, it should be good.

To drill the bolts, you just hold the bolt tight and use drill press.

It's funny that I'm quoting myself.. Well the manifold to turbo bolts, as well as, turbo to elbow bolts all backed out a little (heard from exhaust leak). This was going to be a tough battle against the heat and vibration.

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So I decided to have the flanges welded. I wasn't comfortable with welding cast iron to cast steel, so heliarc_hustler handled it!

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Also changed out the junk gasket to nissan 4 ply from s14 SR.

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Started on the over fenders. Will update once I'm done!

[TheRealSy90]

How did the bolts that were safety wired back out?


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[battery1882]

How did the bolts that were safety wired back out?


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Safety wired bolts backed out tiny bit (verified by re-torquing) and obviously couldn't move from that point on.

Out of 5 bolts that are on the turbo to elbow, only 4 were safety wired, one that was not wired backed out good couple turns.

[supersayianjim]

why are the bolts popping out like that?

[TheRealSy90]

I think you might be better off running studs with nuts instead of bolts.


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[battery1882]

why are the bolts popping out like that?

Usually daily driving / wide open throttle for 10-20 seconds at a time doesn't really affect the bolt coming loose as much.
With this car, it's always boosting and staying at a higher temp. (around 1000-1500 degrees Fahrenheit and above 4000 rpm for 10-20 mins at a time) On top of that, I'm shaking the car left and right going through the turns. This puts a lot of stress on all of the turbo parts.

My turbo to manifold bolt loosening was actually caused by one of the broken tabs (oem locking tab) that hold the nut in place. I should have safety wired them looking back.

I think you might be better off running studs with nuts instead of bolts.


Thanks for the suggestion but I've welded the flanges now so it shouldn't come off. (hopefully) if it does, make sure to tell me "I told you so" :)

[FaLKoN240]

I'm about to have my turbo welded to my manifold... tired of this shit,.

[pacotaco345]

I've never gone through one of the turbo-to-manifold gaskets... I always use new hardware and put everything together off the car though. Usually putting a wrench on it and then hitting that with a hammer to lock it down @ 83 billion ft lbs does the trick.

[tougefactory]

Good to see another fellow S-Chassis out there going against time! Great job so far, keep it up. Maybe one day I'll take the S14 Time attack car out there.

TF-WORKS

[TheRealSy90]

I'm about to have my turbo welded to my manifold... tired of this shit,.



I got new Inconel studs with Stage8 locking nuts from Flyin' Miata, shit better work for $120 for four studs/nuts..


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[battery1882]

I'm about to have my turbo welded to my manifold... tired of this shit,.

Do it!!!

I've never gone through one of the turbo-to-manifold gaskets... I always use new hardware and put everything together off the car though. Usually putting a wrench on it and then hitting that with a
hammer to lock it down @ 83 billion ft lbs does the trick.

haha pacotaco, keep in touch! it was nice meeting you.

Good to see another fellow S-Chassis out there going against time! Great job so far, keep it up. Maybe one day I'll take the S14 Time attack car out there.

TF-WORKS

cool man! thanks

I got new Inconel studs with Stage8 locking nuts from Flyin' Miata, shit better work for $120 for four studs/nuts..


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Inconel studs!! how much were they? I'm sure they will hold fine.


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Installed overs / cheap mirrors and painted them. It was my first time painting alone with a gun; and there are alot of overruns. I'm happy it's one color :)

Prepping for laguna seca on 26th.. I hope to make it out there..

[bataangpinoy]

OHLINS!?! How do you like them? I'm really jealous, and i hope your event at Laguna Seca goes well!

[TheRealSy90]

It was $120 for the Inconel studs and Stage8 lock nuts from FlyinMiata. They don't sell the studs separately.


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[battery1882]

OHLINS!?! How do you like them? I'm really jealous, and i hope your event at Laguna Seca goes well!

I like them alot! From my past experiences, set of good shocks always ride very well (comfortable) on the street and holds up when you are cornering hard. (given that it has adequate spring rates) Thank you!

It was $120 for the Inconel studs and Stage8 lock nuts from FlyinMiata. They don't sell the studs separately.


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Man that's some baller hardware. hope it goes well!


Did few things last night.

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went to APR and picked up a gurney flap. Hope I can tell the difference.

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Also rerouted my intake as I don't think pulling dirty air from the bottom is the smartest thing.

[koukimonst3r]

I got new Inconel studs with Stage8 locking nuts from Flyin' Miata, shit better work for $120 for four studs/nuts..


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Let me know how this works out! I was planning on welding my manifold to turbo as well lol

[battery1882]

Didn't get to go to Laguna seca as the wheel bearing on my 4runner decided to give out..

It would have been nice but I guess there is always next time.

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Fixed the wheel bearing and took it off roading. Lots of fun.

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Locked the key one day and this happened lol

I wanted to block off unnecessary openings on the front bumper.

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I used NACA duct to pull in cold air to the intake

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Still need to build a shield around the filter.

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some carbon plate and duct tape to cover off rest of the area

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started with the splitter. Store that sells allumalite was closed so will be working on that soon.

Happy new year!

[FaLKoN240]

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started with the splitter. Store that sells allumalite was closed so will be working on that soon.

Who are you going through to get the alumilite?

[battery1882]

Who are you going through to get the alumilite?

I went to denco (http://www.dencosales.com/index.html) yesterday to buy some alumalite / aluminum composite panel but they didn't have anything thicker than 6mm. I am gonna search little more to look for it. worst case scenario, I'll buy plywood.

[FaLKoN240]

I'm following this thread. I need to make a splitter to protect my bumper not so much for performance.

[Vatche]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know im your new biggest fan. I could have warned you about the 4 turbo to manifold nuts being the #1 issue. After years of troubleshooting my only option was to safety wire, but when I had my turbo out last time I didnt even want to try to figure it out I decided I will just weld them together next time they come apart. I cant wait to see you at the next Nissan Challenge event. I saw your car up close at SOW but I had not seen your build thread til now. Woooo. I love 240 time attack builds done well.

[e1_griego]

Stage 8 fasteners seemed to have kept my turbo attached for a few track days now.

The big thing is running that bracket from the downpipe to the transmission mount/crossmember and taking weight off the turbo.

The next time I have to take it apart I, too, am just going to weld the turbine housing to the manifold and call it.

[battery1882]

I'm following this thread. I need to make a splitter to protect my bumper not so much for performance.

Yeah 3mm would be enough for that!

Hi, I just wanted to let you know im your new biggest fan. I could have warned you about the 4 turbo to manifold nuts being the #1 issue. After years of troubleshooting my only option was to safety wire, but when I had my turbo out last time I didnt even want to try to figure it out I decided I will just weld them together next time they come apart. I cant wait to see you at the next Nissan Challenge event. I saw your car up close at SOW but I had not seen your build thread til now. Woooo. I love 240 time attack builds done well.

Thanks Vatche, I will see you on the 22nd @ACS!

Stage 8 fasteners seemed to have kept my turbo attached for a few track days now.

The big thing is running that bracket from the downpipe to the transmission mount/crossmember and taking weight off the turbo.

The next time I have to take it apart I, too, am just going to weld the turbine housing to the manifold and call it.

YES!



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Got done with the splitter :

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started with 2 stacks of 3mm aluminum composite panels. I used liquid nail to hold them together.
I used aluminum square tube to save weight on the bottom and welded some steel tubing to the bash bar.

https://image.ibb.co/kyDFVF/20170108_163301.jpg

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stood on it to make sure it will handle the downforce.
I tore the middle of the panel and it started spreading so I reinforced it it with aluminum plate and carbon plate on top. Maybe I can use it for gopro mount in the future.

[battery1882]

Final prep for 22nd @ California Speedway!

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[RalliartRsX]

Looks awesome!

[bardabe]

Nice going man, I'm a wee bit jelly that I can't make it to the warmup event on the 22nd but I'll come by and visit you guys :)

[battery1882]

Looks awesome!

Nice going man, I'm a wee bit jelly that I can't make it to the warmup event on the 22nd but I'll come by and visit you guys :)

Thanks guys, I'll see you soon bardabe!

[battery1882]

Finally a track day!!

ACS event was cancelled due to rain..

https://image.ibb.co/cKeB4a/20170211_133658.jpg

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Little hiccup going to Chuckwalla. tire tread decided to chunk off. My fault for not checking the age on it. Guy that sold me the trailer said they had "new" tires. :ugh:

https://image.ibb.co/hmdhAF/20170211_171756.jpg

Spent a night at this mansion. :) it was actually really convenient and comfortable.

https://image.ibb.co/fjnW4a/20170212_111040.jpg

Love to own a GTR!

4cV_kvUnxmI

I'm hanging on to 4th gear because it popped out on me a few times.

I also forgot to take my camera so was borrowing a friend's gopro. Can't really see the track on this vid but hope you enjoy it.

Overall, car gained lots of grip in the front with the splitter and has a lot more neutral steer than before. Car started getting little hot as I pushed it more. I need to work on that and swap out my tranny :-/

[SR20PWRALTY]

It was awsome see your car in person and watching it perform out there. It inspired me to do more with my car. Hope to see you at the rest of the Nissan Challenge events. Am the guy with LS 240sx by the way.

[battery1882]

It was awsome see your car in person and watching it perform out there. It inspired me to do more with my car. Hope to see you at the rest of the Nissan Challenge events. Am the guy with LS 240sx by the way.

It was great meeting you there! I will see you again shortly @ buttonwillow. I hope you had fun with your beast!

[SR20PWRALTY]

It was great meeting you there! I will see you again shortly @ buttonwillow. I hope you had fun with your beast!

Definitely got the bug! I need more grip and braking power. Hey who built your cage? I also noticed in your video you have an aftermarket steering wheel, what size is it. I had a problem with my hands hitting my knees on stock steering wheel when turning.:2f2f:

[tacotacotaco]

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[SSJ-S15]

Car looks awesome :2f2f:

[SR20PWRALTY]

Yes it does!

[battery1882]

pic

Car looks awesome :2f2f:

Yes it does!

Thanks guys!

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So I found out why the car started getting hot (highest of the day was 235degree F). I pressurized the cooling system and found puddle of water below the water pump weep hole.

It was a brand new s13 water pump so I'm not sure why it failed..

Good thing I had defi warning! it saved my engine..

https://image.ibb.co/cUEuPa/20170219_125309.jpg

S13 VS. S14/15 pump

https://image.ibb.co/fsR2AF/20170218_131746.jpg

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also changed out the tranny. I couldn't deal with 4th popping.

Interesting note : found the front cover cracked.. I'm guessing it's due to bad trans bearing.

[SR20PWRALTY]

Who did your cage?

[battery1882]

Definitely got the bug! I need more grip and braking power. Hey who built your cage? I also noticed in your video you have an aftermarket steering wheel, what size is it. I had a problem with my hands hitting my knees on stock steering wheel when turning.:2f2f:

Sorry forgot to answer your questions,

Cage is pre-made cage by Enjuku. I had Ted (heliarc_hustler instagram) tig weld it for me. He does great job!

My steering wheel is 330mm. (sparco 383). I personally prefer 330mm over 350mm. you can check it out at buttonwillow if you would like!

[RalliartRsX]

I would advise against using a S14 pump on a S13 SR20. The impellers are designed differently and the S14 pump actually flows less when used on a S13 SR20 and does cause cavitation at a much lower RPM

[battery1882]

I would advise against using a S14 pump on a S13 SR20. The impellers are designed differently and the S14 pump actually flows less when used on a S13 SR20 and does cause cavitation at a much lower RPM

Man.. I wish I would have asked before purchasing/installing it. :-/
I would like to know little more in detail if you could elaborate though. I would think "flows less" mean that the impellers are smaller given same rpm between s13/14 engines, wouldn't that cause less cavitation? unless there's something going on inside the block.. or if the blade design is different.well, let me know! I will change back to s13 water pump if I have to!

I do have bigger pulley so hope that it helps. I will report back after next track day!

[SR20PWRALTY]

You were missed this week at button willow. I know you were planning to show up. Hope you make it to April first event.

[RalliartRsX]

Man.. I wish I would have asked before purchasing/installing it. :-/
I would like to know little more in detail if you could elaborate though. I would think "flows less" mean that the impellers are smaller given same rpm between s13/14 engines, wouldn't that cause less cavitation? unless there's something going on inside the block.. or if the blade design is different.well, let me know! I will change back to s13 water pump if I have to!

I do have bigger pulley so hope that it helps. I will report back after next track day!

Short of it is; S14 impellers are shorter when used on the S13 head due to the different casting between the heads. What this translate to is the impellers themselves simply do not reach far enough into the waterpump housing to have enough surface area to "pump" the water. Its like sticking half your hand out the window vs sticking all your hand out the window. Only half your hand actually gets acted on by the wind in the first scenario.

Look at them side-side. The details are not immediately apparent.

[TheRealSy90]

Yeah I honestly don't know where the misinformation came from saying that the s14 pump was better for s13 engines, I've never bought into that myself. It's better to retain a s13 pump but run an oversized water pump pulley instead to slow it down slightly.

[FaLKoN240]

Yeah I honestly don't know where the misinformation came from saying that the s14 pump was better for s13 engines, I've never bought into that myself. It's better to retain a s13 pump but run an oversized water pump pulley instead to slow it down slightly.

I think people confuse it with the s14 water neck.

[battery1882]

You were missed this week at button willow. I know you were planning to show up. Hope you make it to April first event.

Yeah I was feeling really sick. Did you do well? See you at the next event!

Short of it is; S14 impellers are shorter when used on the S13 head due to the different casting between the heads. What this translate to is the impellers themselves simply do not reach far enough into the waterpump housing to have enough surface area to "pump" the water. Its like sticking half your hand out the window vs sticking all your hand out the window. Only half your hand actually gets acted on by the wind in the first scenario.

Look at them side-side. The details are not immediately apparent.

Yeah I honestly don't know where the misinformation came from saying that the s14 pump was better for s13 engines, I've never bought into that myself. It's better to retain a s13 pump but run an oversized water pump pulley instead to slow it down slightly.

I think people confuse it with the s14 water neck.

Misinformation comes from frsport.com (http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-21010-65F27-Genuine-OEM-S14-S15-SR20DET-Water-Pump-Assembly_p_2218.html)

I wish I read a little more before purchasing the s14 pump.

https://image.ibb.co/kMoPqF/1112161602.jpg

I was having my car tuned over the weekend and we saw some knocking around 4-5000 rpm. We had to end the session early.
Looking back, I'm wondering if the water pump may have caused problem somewhere and brought the cylinder temperature up.. Coolant temp was fine. Regardless, I'm changing the pump back to s13 one and going over the car to find any issues.

[s13driftnut]

Nice work man, good to see the 240 chassis used in other forms than simply drifting! (My username is just a joke I don't drift lol)

[HypnoFish]

how do you like that enjuku cage?

[SR20PWRALTY]

What fuel pump are you running?

[SR20PWRALTY]

Yeah I was feeling really sick. Did you do well? See you at the next event!

Sorry to here. Hope you are better now.

No my times kinda suck but I am out there having fun and learning.

April 1st at willow springs. :2f2f::2f2f::rawk::rawk:

[battery1882]

Nice work man, good to see the 240 chassis used in other forms than simply drifting! (My username is just a joke I don't drift lol)

I come from drifting and I think it's one of the greatest skill set to have as a driver. I do find time attack more fun as i'm going against time, objective matter. :)

how do you like that enjuku cage?

Love it!

What fuel pump are you running?

Walbro 255. I need to check on that as well..

Sorry to here. Hope you are better now.

No my times kinda suck but I am out there having fun and learning.

April 1st at willow springs. :2f2f::2f2f::rawk::rawk:

yeah! lt's all about having fun! see you soon man!

[Vatche]

Few people were telling me to upgrade to s15 water pump recently too. I still have the s13 water pump but sucks knowing the s14 pump could potentially be bad for s13

[bardabe]

Few people were telling me to upgrade to s15 water pump recently too. I still have the s13 water pump but sucks knowing the s14 pump could potentially be bad for s13

I was always skeptic when people would tell me that, I've personally never recommended it. Glad i followed my gut instinct.

[battery1882]

Few people were telling me to upgrade to s15 water pump recently too. I still have the s13 water pump but sucks knowing the s14 pump could potentially be bad for s13

I was always skeptic when people would tell me that, I've personally never recommended it. Glad i followed my gut instinct.

Yeah I'm not sure where/why/how this rumor started..

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wrapped my car over the weekend. Looks much better in picture.. in real life, bubbles/wrinkles are everywhere :(

https://image.ibb.co/bMiXVa/20170313_151936.jpg

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[battery1882]

I changed out my water pump yesterday to proper s13 one.

I really appreciate your comment ralliartrsx! Now I definately see why s14 one would not work properly.

https://image.ibb.co/gTeMrF/20170315_193014.jpg
s13 left, s14/15 right

You can see that the difference in depth when the pump is mounted. I would think this would either A. not move enough fluid or B. cause cavitation, or C. both.

[Itsalexwoo]

Nice thread I'll be checking for updates, I'd like to know how it all goes for you.

[battery1882]

Nice thread I'll be checking for updates, I'd like to know how it all goes for you.

Thank you!

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Past Friday, I went to Koji @ Auto Talent for yet another tune as I noticed extremely high exhaust temperature with my previous tune.

I'm glad I went. I found out that the car was making a lot less power than I thought.. around 260hp :facepalm:. Koji thought that it was due to my compression being high (9:1).

Car does drive much better with Koji's tune along with idle/part throttle all improving.

Easiest solution would be to run E85 and change out the injectors/lines but since my run group does not allow that, I'll be taking a longer route. I will be lowering my compression (1.8mm head gasket), change out the intake manifold (freddy), and change out the fuel rail and injectors.

I'm somewhat bummed by the whole situation but need to move forward.

https://image.ibb.co/bDtXFa/20170319_133035.jpg

Installed the splitter back on.

[SR20PWRALTY]

What other organizations do you race in?

[TheRealSy90]

With your turbo the stock intake manifold should make more bottom end without much loss up top though.


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[RalliartRsX]

............

I'm glad I went. I found out that the car was making a lot less power than I thought.. around 260hp :facepalm:. Koji thought that it was due to my compression being high (9:1).

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That line makes absolutely no sense. 9:1 on piss CA gas should not cause any sort of knock issues. Also, a bump in compression should see power INCREASE across the board.
Unless the tune prior to going to koji was not appropriate, you should both be making more power and the car should be more tractable in and out of boost.

Ask koji what he means by that statement. He should be able to eek out atleast 300WHP with almost as much torque with no knock issues.

[Itsalexwoo]

What is the full existent you went too with weight reduction?

[battery1882]

What other organizations do you race in?

I built the car originally for redline time attack until I found out about the Nissan challenge. I like running with corner3 and speedventure so I think I'm gonna stick to it this year.
I would like to do the global time attack but the rules conflict a little.


With your turbo the stock intake manifold should make more bottom end without much loss up top though.

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That line makes absolutely no sense. 9:1 on piss CA gas should not cause any sort of knock issues. Also, a bump in compression should see power INCREASE across the board.
Unless the tune prior to going to koji was not appropriate, you should both be making more power and the car should be more tractable in and out of boost.

Ask koji what he means by that statement. He should be able to eek out atleast 300WHP with almost as much torque with no knock issues.

I was not being clear. So on the previous tune, it was knocking really really bad, Koji was able to fix most of that. Koji's dyno read 15% lower than the previous tuner's dyno, making my final # same as previous tune.

9:1 theoretically should make more power but for whatever reason, it started knocking as soon as boost started settling in. Before setting up a dyno time, Koji explained that from his previous experience, 9:1 usually knocks bad and stated that my set up will not make more than 280 @ the wheel.
I'm guessing the previous tuner pulled timing to avoid knock, which caused my egt to get so high.


I've sourced most of the parts which involves dropping CR to 8.5:1 (head gasket) along with bigger/better injectors, pumps, and intake. I'm planning on doing these after the 4/1 event and go back to Koji.

I really appreciate your concern! Feel free to comment on whatever!

What is the full existent you went too with weight reduction?

I have not done much of that which I need to do eventually. NO AC, gutted interior/ sound deadening, lighter battery, titanium exhaust is about all I have so far. Car weighs around 2600lbs with full cage which is not bad..


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I've also added a separate relay that powers the fuel pump.

https://image.ibb.co/f4GMRF/20170320_204549.jpg

[bardabe]

I was not being clear. So on the previous tune, it was knocking really really bad, Koji was able to fix most of that. Koji's dyno read 15% lower than the previous tuner's dyno, making my final # same as previous tune.

9:1 theoretically should make more power but for whatever reason, it started knocking as soon as boost started settling in. Before setting up a dyno time, Koji explained that from his previous experience, 9:1 usually knocks bad and stated that my set up will not make more than 280 @ the wheel.
I'm guessing the previous tuner pulled timing to avoid knock, which caused my egt to get so high.


I've sourced most of the parts which involves dropping CR to 8.5:1 (head gasket) along with bigger/better injectors, pumps, and intake. I'm planning on doing these after the 4/1 event and go back to Koji.

I really appreciate your concern! Feel free to comment on whatever!



I have not done much of that which I need to do eventually. NO AC, gutted interior/ sound deadening, lighter battery, titanium exhaust is about all I have so far. Car weighs around 2600lbs with full cage which is not bad..


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I've also added a separate relay that powers the fuel pump.

https://image.ibb.co/f4GMRF/20170320_204549.jpg

IF my $.02 matter at all,

From what I'm reading & previous experience the high EGT's you are experiencing (how hot are your EGT's?) are due to high back pressure. My Car has factory internals with a 1.5mm HG Factory S14 T28 with Denso 550cc injectors. at ACS I was seeing EGT's as hot as 810*C (I don't have a cat) I was reading my EGT's 1.75" away from cylinder 3 exhaust port. Between ACS & Buttonwillow I made a test to test the theory & got some success. I port matched my Manifold to my head, Manifold to the Turbo gasket, turbo gasket to the turbo inlet & made a better transition from the elbow flange to the bellmouth. at Buttonwillow i never saw EGT's hotter than 760*C on the same exact tune before my waterpump checked out. I run my car pretty rich too to help with the hot EGT's I overheard a few people saying i'm burning rotary type fireballs after the bank. (wish i had pics) and a few guys at buttonwillow said the same thing.

I would recommend welding a 38 or 40mm external wastegate to a ported stock manifold for best results with the GT2871R it'll help bring those EGT's down quite a bit that's what I'll be doing for my car.

[eagleeyes221]

subbed, I'm definitely interested to see how this car turns out. so far i have learned a few things along the way

[battery1882]

IF my $.02 matter at all,

From what I'm reading & previous experience the high EGT's you are experiencing (how hot are your EGT's?) are due to high back pressure. My Car has factory internals with a 1.5mm HG Factory S14 T28 with Denso 550cc injectors. at ACS I was seeing EGT's as hot as 810*C (I don't have a cat) I was reading my EGT's 1.75" away from cylinder 3 exhaust port. Between ACS & Buttonwillow I made a test to test the theory & got some success. I port matched my Manifold to my head, Manifold to the Turbo gasket, turbo gasket to the turbo inlet & made a better transition from the elbow flange to the bellmouth. at Buttonwillow i never saw EGT's hotter than 760*C on the same exact tune before my waterpump checked out. I run my car pretty rich too to help with the hot EGT's I overheard a few people saying i'm burning rotary type fireballs after the bank. (wish i had pics) and a few guys at buttonwillow said the same thing.

I would recommend welding a 38 or 40mm external wastegate to a ported stock manifold for best results with the GT2871R it'll help bring those EGT's down quite a bit that's what I'll be doing for my car.

I appreciate all comments, especially the .02!

I am interested in your finding but my egt temp was up to 950 Celsius and my sensor is mounted after the turbo. So I think it was definitely timing related. I will find out more at the next event and report back.

I am considering the ext. wastegate option though!

Again thanks,

subbed, I'm definitely interested to see how this car turns out. so far i have learned a few things along the way

Awesome man, thank you!

[eagleeyes221]

checked out the videos you posted over the weekend, looks like you had a blast out there chopping all of those cars

[battery1882]

checked out the videos you posted over the weekend, looks like you had a blast out there chopping all of those cars

Thank you! yeah it was alot of fun!


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Nissan Challenge Rd. 3 Big willow

It was my first time at this track. I've always wanted to go but never had a chance til this day. Amazing track!

https://image.ibb.co/b0ZXLa/20170401_123258.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/eZEz0a/20170401_123123.jpg


GXfqw3lDVts

I was able to do 1:33.002 and get second place.

R1mJ4BO-meY

This was the second fastest group so the drivers were not super fast, but It was cool passing some high end cars :)

https://image.ibb.co/hwH8tv/20170401_123326.jpg


https://image.ibb.co/nGeA6F/20170402_170250.jpg

I think my radiator may be clogged somewhere or I have a blown head gasket. either way, I was planning on doing all of this so I will report back!

It was nice to see alot of Nissan guys!

[bardabe]

Thank you! yeah it was alot of fun!


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Nissan Challenge Rd. 3 Big willow

It was my first time at this track. I've always wanted to go but never had a chance til this day. Amazing track!

https://image.ibb.co/b0ZXLa/20170401_123258.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/eZEz0a/20170401_123123.jpg


GXfqw3lDVts

I was able to do 1:33.002 and get second place.

R1mJ4BO-meY

This was the second fastest group so the drivers were not super fast, but It was cool passing some high end cars :)

https://image.ibb.co/hwH8tv/20170401_123326.jpg


https://image.ibb.co/nGeA6F/20170402_170250.jpg

I think my radiator may be clogged somewhere or I have a blown head gasket. either way, I was planning on doing all of this so I will report back!

It was nice to see alot of Nissan guys!


I thoroughly feel your pain right now lol. in the same process right now haha.

[SSJ-S15]

What class are you running in for Nissan Challenge? Hoping to make it out there for the first time in May

[battery1882]

I thoroughly feel your pain right now lol. in the same process right now haha.

haha I forgot to mention that egt was fine during this day(1400 degrees F max) , so Koji's tune was good! just need to lower my compression and install few other parts and go back for the second tune. Hope everything works out with you and see you soon!

What class are you running in for Nissan Challenge? Hoping to make it out there for the first time in May

I'm running in Class 2, mostly with 350z guys. hope to see you soon!

[SR20PWRALTY]

Hey! Am running in the same class but can't to touch your times. From what I heard it was mostly Z guys and GTRs till this year. I was also running in the slower group with speed ventures.

What go pro do you have? I think there might be away to take that glare out.

Where you also driving the 350z or just a passenger?

Will you have that done by the next event?

Is that mixture of oil and radiator fluid in the radiator can't tell?

Keep us posted. See you next time.

[SSJ-S15]

haha I forgot to mention that egt was fine during this day(1400 degrees F max) , so Koji's tune was good! just need to lower my compression and install few other parts and go back for the second tune. Hope everything works out with you and see you soon!



I'm running in Class 2, mostly with 350z guys. hope to see you soon!

I think I'll be starting off in Class 3

[pacotaco345]

Awesome driving man! Cool to see you passing caymans and mclarens on the outside haha. I keep forgetting its green up at WSIR right now, so weird seeing something other than dead out here.

[battery1882]

Hey! Am running in the same class but can't to touch your times. From what I heard it was mostly Z guys and GTRs till this year. I was also running in the slower group with speed ventures.

What go pro do you have? I think there might be away to take that glare out.

Where you also driving the 350z or just a passenger?

Will you have that done by the next event?

Is that mixture of oil and radiator fluid in the radiator can't tell?

Keep us posted. See you next time.

Yeah i'm in class 2 due to the turbo size. my lap time is close to 350z guys running maxxis rc1s so It's pretty competitive class :)

I have some cheap fake gopro haha.

I was riding passenger in sergio's 350z

I think I may have some blockage in my radiator, so I will be changing it out.

See you soon man! your car is beast!

I think I'll be starting off in Class 3

Awesome! What car and engine do you have? tires?

Awesome driving man! Cool to see you passing caymans and mclarens on the outside haha. I keep forgetting its green up at WSIR right now, so weird seeing something other than dead out here.

Thank you! yeah it was great seeing some green!

[SSJ-S15]

Awesome! What car and engine do you have? tires?



S15 with an SR with some basic bolt ons and stock turbo....running on Nexen SUR4's. No aero as of yet

[bardabe]

S15 with an SR with some basic bolt ons and stock turbo....running on Nexen SUR4's. No aero as of yet

doesn't that put you in class two?

[SSJ-S15]

doesn't that put you in class two?

I've heard that class 2 is upgraded turbos plus aero

[battery1882]

S15 with an SR with some basic bolt ons and stock turbo....running on Nexen SUR4's. No aero as of yet

ooh..would love to see that!

doesn't that put you in class two?

I've heard that class 2 is upgraded turbos plus aero

stock t28 is class 3. anything bigger than t28 (i.e. 2860, 2871) would be class 2. And no aero on class 3 like you said. see you guys soon!

[bardabe]

ooh..would love to see that!





stock t28 is class 3. anything bigger than t28 (i.e. 2860, 2871) would be class 2. And no aero on class 3 like you said. see you guys soon!

Maaaaaaaaan I totally got put on class two .... that's what i get for building a Frankenstein car.

[battery1882]

Maaaaaaaaan I totally got put on class two .... that's what i get for building a Frankenstein car.

haha. time to get into another s chassis :)

[Vatche]

Maaaaaaaaan I totally got put on class two .... that's what i get for building a Frankenstein car.

Bardabe, we have 4 classes now. Last year was just 3.

[battery1882]

Maaaaaaaaan I totally got put on class two .... that's what i get for building a Frankenstein car.

Bardabe, we have 4 classes now. Last year was just 3.

Bardabe : I was class 2 last year too (few events that I ran with t28).

Vatche : Would bardabe be in class 3 this year?

[battery1882]

Pulled head and found that #1/#4 pistons are slightly melted around the edges. This is probably from extreme exhaust temperature..

https://image.ibb.co/f3MoBQ/20170406_210320.jpg

I decided to just run this till I blow it up. fingers crossed.

Time to find a spare short block again.

https://image.ibb.co/fqEmy5/20170409_154532.jpg

Smoothed out the ports on freddy manifold

https://image.ibb.co/j6Umy5/20170407_175359.jpg

got the fabric for my recaros!

https://image.ibb.co/cgBAQk/20170407_232333.jpg

What do you do with the left over fabric? what else but for soju and toy cups lol

[bardabe]

Bardabe, we have 4 classes now. Last year was just 3.

sweet! I have updates on my car so hoping to shake down over the summer!

[Marphie21]

Any more updates? :)

BTW, what did you use for the rubber that seals the gap between the splitter and the bottom of the front bumper?

[battery1882]

Any more updates? :)

BTW, what did you use for the rubber that seals the gap between the splitter and the bottom of the front bumper?

Hey Marphie,
That is ebay rubber lip. I wouldn't recommend it if you are using it for high speed as it will deform under high speeds.

https://image.ibb.co/jh911Q/20170421_144723.jpg

Just picked up the head.. got busy weekend ahead.

[UG-T]

Love the build

Thought you may want to look into this

https://www.rhdjapan.com/jun-high-flow-water-pump-for-electric-fan.html

[battery1882]

Love the build

Thought you may want to look into this

https://www.rhdjapan.com/jun-high-flow-water-pump-for-electric-fan.html

Thank you! e-pump would be cool!

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Almost done with putting the engine back in. some wiring to do for the new injectors/ rearrange intercooler pipe, etc.

Next event is on 5/13 so gotta get moving to finish and have it tuned. will report back!

https://image.ibb.co/gvOQY5/20170429_183102.jpg

[koukimonst3r]

Pulled head and found that #1/#4 pistons are slightly melted around the edges. This is probably from extreme exhaust temperature..

https://image.ibb.co/f3MoBQ/20170406_210320.jpg



This is what I'm afraid of, finally gonna get a compression test after owning my s14 sr for 4 years :2f2f:

[battery1882]

This is what I'm afraid of, finally gonna get a compression test after owning my s14 sr for 4 years :2f2f:

Haha. Yeah I do compression test pretty often. Matter of fact, I just performed one after putting everything back in. 150psi on all 4 so I'm relieved :)

https://image.ibb.co/hWrv1Q/20170503_071140.jpg

completed everything

https://image.ibb.co/n1jUvk/20170505_195952.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/bBD8MQ/20170506_020437.jpg

went back to Koji for another session; I guess this is what proper dyno numbers look like on 2871r .86.

It's hard to see but first set of graphs is high boost (19psi) with hood open (350hp 330hp with hood closed) /low boost (15psi) with hood closed (291hp)
Second set of graphs is before the head gasket/ ID injectors / Freddy manifold (260hp) / after (350hp)
All tuned on 91 pump gas

To summarize: don't go high compression for turbo unless going e85. :)

[RalliartRsX]

Nice work.

Any idea on the spike?? Is that a boost spike @ 4500 RPM??

[battery1882]

Nice work.

Any idea on the spike?? Is that a boost spike @ 4500 RPM??

Hey! yeah I'm still running internal and looking to upgrade to tubular + external. we had some difficulties using the greddy profec as well. I guess we will reserve that for next tune.

[RalliartRsX]

Cool. I had problems with the Greddy, but on an entirely different turbo lol.

Standard gate does have problems both keeping shut at the higher boost levels and just impeding flow/causing back pressure in general.

[koukimonst3r]

Haha. Yeah I do compression test pretty often. Matter of fact, I just performed one after putting everything back in. 150psi on all 4 so I'm relieved :)

went back to Koji for another session; I guess this is what proper dyno numbers look like on 2871r .86.

It's hard to see but first set of graphs is high boost (19psi) with hood open (350hp 330hp with hood closed) /low boost (15psi) with hood closed (291hp)
Second set of graphs is before the head gasket/ ID injectors / Freddy manifold (260hp) / after (350hp)
All tuned on 91 pump gas

To summarize: don't go high compression for turbo unless going e85. :)


Yeah I'm gonna do a compression test on thursday, track day on the 14th, hopefully the numbers are good. I have a Tomei 7960 with a failed internal, went external turbosmart 40mm and it stopped my boost creep.

[battery1882]

Cool. I had problems with the Greddy, but on an entirely different turbo lol.

Standard gate does have problems both keeping shut at the higher boost levels
and just impeding flow/causing back pressure in general.


Yeah I'm gonna do a compression test on thursday, track day on the 14th, hopefully the numbers are good. I have a Tomei 7960 with a failed internal, went external turbosmart 40mm and it stopped my boost creep.

yeah I think internal is not working out so well.

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5/13/2017 Nissan challenge rd. 4.

Engine was running strong w/ egt max at 1350 F, ect max at 209 F, and oil temp max at 210 F. This was probably the first time engine ran this good finally.. of course I had to mess something up. I forgot to tighten the oil cap so it flew off somewhere :facepalm:

https://image.ibb.co/hOARfk/20170513_054150.jpg
went to test out the camping gear and realized I didn't have blanket lol. slept in the 4runner with the heat on

https://image.ibb.co/gOzK0k/20170513_093507.jpg
went out to autozone to buy a stupid oil cap cover. this is the second time I had forgot to tighten that cap..

https://image.ibb.co/jsz8t5/20170513_124359.jpg
New Number for remaining of 2017!

https://image.ibb.co/jiVsLk/20170513_124545.jpg
Hapy with the result

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Best lap time of the day was 1:23:36 which was enough to win the Class 2! :)

[FaLKoN240]

How is towing with a 3rd Gen Runner? I just got one earlier this month.

[locodrftr]

Looks good Peter, it's me Ted by the way

[battery1882]

How is towing with a 3rd Gen Runner? I just got one earlier this month.

Cool! these cars are becoming pretty popular with overlanding. They are ok with towing. Obviously lacks power so going up hills with OD off is challanging sometimes. I have a really small trailer so I think it helps.

Looks good Peter, it's me Ted by the way

Hey Ted!

Welcome back to zilvia! hope to see your work on here!

If you guys wanna see ted's welds instagram: heliarc_hustler

[koukimonst3r]

My compression numbers were 160, 160, 156, 160. Track day went fine except I now have a turbo manifold problem for the 3rd time ��. Upgrading flange studs to arp and adding locking tabs as well as stover lock nuts. It may also have to do with my cusco engine mounts, chopped the test pipe and added a flex pipe.

What did you use to keep yours together?

[RalliartRsX]

My compression numbers were 160, 160, 156, 160. Track day went fine except I now have a turbo manifold problem for the 3rd time ��. Upgrading flange studs to arp and adding locking tabs as well as stover lock nuts. It may also have to do with my cusco engine mounts, chopped the test pipe and added a flex pipe.

What did you use to keep yours together?

I can almost promise it will pull apart again.

The key to all the woes is simply the exhaust to transmission mount bracket. That and a flex in the downpipe is what cured my problem.

If you think about it, the turbo is in a constant state of trying to pull away from the manifold (turbo is hanging down off the manifold). Couple that with several thousand heat cycles and vibrations and no matter type of adamantium you use for hardware, the turbo and manifold will inevitably separate. The problem is exacerbated with more power (heat) and track usage (heat cycles). The studs is what the issue is btw, and NOT the mounting/locking hardware. The studs themselves see several thousand heat cycles and end up stretching and contracting hundreds of thousands of times with no cooling being available. Once the studs are compromised, the locking hardware is useless. And this is why I ALWAYS recommend OEM Inconel studs and not any aftermarket bling bling trash. That or the TSE $100 kit from the miata guys (Inconel studs and stage 8 locking hardware).

Not sure how many times I have said this to folks lol. a few options
1) weld a bracket to the compressor housing and suspend the turbo/manifold combo off the engine
2) Run the exhaust/transmission bracket with flex section
3) Weld them together.

[greenwood]

Just put in a flex pipe, get a stainless one for 10 dollars or so off ebay and have it welded in.

[RalliartRsX]

Just put in a flex pipe, get a stainless one for 10 dollars or so off ebay and have it welded in.

That does not solve the inherent problem.......especially for a track day vehicle :hs:

[Extreme Dimensions]

From start to finish is a fun read.

[battery1882]

I can almost promise it will pull apart again.

The key to all the woes is simply the exhaust to transmission mount bracket. That and a flex in the downpipe is what cured my problem.

If you think about it, the turbo is in a constant state of trying to pull away from the manifold (turbo is hanging down off the manifold). Couple that with several thousand heat cycles and vibrations and no matter type of adamantium you use for hardware, the turbo and manifold will inevitably separate. The problem is exacerbated with more power (heat) and track usage (heat cycles). The studs is what the issue is btw, and NOT the mounting/locking hardware. The studs themselves see several thousand heat cycles and end up stretching and contracting hundreds of thousands of times with no cooling being available. Once the studs are compromised, the locking hardware is useless. And this is why I ALWAYS recommend OEM Inconel studs and not any aftermarket bling bling trash. That or the TSE $100 kit from the miata guys (Inconel studs and stage 8 locking hardware).

Not sure how many times I have said this to folks lol. a few options
1) weld a bracket to the compressor housing and suspend the turbo/manifold combo off the engine
2) Run the exhaust/transmission bracket with flex section
3) Weld them together.

well explained! I have mine welded. I have titanium cat-back and flexible hose on the down pipe. It was still backing out.
Cheapest solution is factory hardware + tack welds. or v-band. If you go back few pages, you will see how mine was welded.

From start to finish is a fun read.

Thank you!

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Put carpet back in to run Global Time Attack Street Class!

https://image.ibb.co/b4kqca/20170522_215150.jpg

looking forward to 6/3/2017

[shaggyjake]

Enjoyed the build so far. If you're interested, there is another time attack league called racefreely (ig: racefreely) that has events at grange motor circuit. The next event is July 22. I've taken my car to the canyons a few times but this is going to be its first (and my first) track shakedown.
Anyways, keep up the good work! Those look like good times and the car looks good, too!

[TheRealSy90]

Man, grange is such a small "track" to run a grip car on lol. Great for drifting though.


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[battery1882]

Enjoyed the build so far. If you're interested, there is another time attack league called racefreely (ig: racefreely) that has events at grange motor circuit. The next event is July 22. I've taken my car to the canyons a few times but this is going to be its first (and my first) track shakedown.
Anyways, keep up the good work! Those look like good times and the car looks good, too!

Thanks! I'll try to make it if I can!

Man, grange is such a small "track" to run a grip car on lol. Great for drifting though.


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I'll check it out!

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Entered GTA (Global Time Atttack) rd. 3 @WSIR.

Personal best time of 1:32.411. 2nd place in Street class.

I will update with in-car footage.

https://image.ibb.co/b8x5JF/GTA62017_Snaps01085.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/nL1Akv/GTA62017_Snaps01272.jpg

Images above by Amanda Gift SNAPS Studio If sharing please give photo credit by tags & hashtags. Photo: @snapsstudio #snapsstudio @globaltimeattack #globaltimeattack

https://image.ibb.co/c3VQJF/GTA_Pro_am_Rd3_2017_Big_Willows_96_of_284.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/jGOedF/GTA_Pro_am_Rd3_2017_Big_Willows_132_of_284.jpg

Images above by Matt Viramontes MCV Imagery If sharing please give photo credit by tags & hashtags. Photo: @mcv_imagery #mcvimagery @globaltimeattack #globaltimeattack

[battery1882]

water temp peaked out at 225. I'm gonna switch over to nismo thermostat.

I was talking to Koji and he told me that there is alot of timing pulled at that temperature.

I don't think I should be this much slower than e90 m3..

CsTEK4Q547U

[s13silvia123]

you have any idea if time attack is done in the midwest. so i can get track time.

[battery1882]

you have any idea if time attack is done in the midwest. so i can get track time.

not sure 123, I'm sure there are plenty of track days over in mid-west though.

[koukimonst3r]

ARP studs, OEM Nissan locking tabs and stover lock nuts held fine! Sayonara turbo manifold problems. Followed you on instagram too!

[battery1882]

ARP studs, OEM Nissan locking tabs and stover lock nuts held fine! Sayonara turbo manifold problems. Followed you on instagram too!

Awesome! your car looks super clean!

[battery1882]

https://image.ibb.co/h5ZNSv/20170613_185742.jpg
Swapped to nismo thermostat

https://image.ibb.co/fO2bnv/20170614_195317.jpg
temp @ around 170 degree F cruising. Hopefully this helps out at the track!

Not sure if I can make it to next GTA but will definately go to the next nissanchallenge on 8-20-17!

[battery1882]

Photo shoot with Royal Stance!

https://image.ibb.co/jouQPk/20170802_082832.png

https://image.ibb.co/fbaX4k/23471.jpg

[battery1882]

ACS Nissan Challenge round 5.

Oil drain hose that is fairly new decided to tear so and destroyed my splitter going over some rumble strip but overall a good event and won class 2.

g3BXnnJSQdE

[RB25GUY]

ACS Nissan Challenge round 5.

Oil drain hose that is fairly new decided to tear so and destroyed my splitter going over some rumble strip but overall a good event and won class 2.

g3BXnnJSQdE

Dudeee you are hauling ass smooth inputs what a awesome session Congrats!

[SR20PWRALTY]

F#@k that track is fast. I already knew you are fast.

[[email protected]]

Congrats man! Can't wait to come out and play!

[battery1882]

Dudeee you are hauling ass smooth inputs what a awesome session Congrats!

F#@k that track is fast. I already knew you are fast.

Congrats man! Can't wait to come out and play!

Thank you guys!

https://image.ibb.co/mNknxQ/20170820_095413.jpg

Has anyone else experienced oil return hose tearing? Only thing I can think of is; I put stress on that hose when I was putting on the turbo assembly.. But it appears to be very clean cut around where it was clamped.

[e1_griego]

Is it super close to the steering and tearing? I've seen that happen.

Turbo-to-engine is fixed, there's no movement there.

[ka-titties]

use something other than a worm clamp. they have a sharp edge on them that can cut the hose. try using an OEM spring clip, or the OEM wire clamp.

[battery1882]

Is it super close to the steering and tearing? I've seen that happen.

Turbo-to-engine is fixed, there's no movement there.

I dont think steering shaft is near it but I'll have a look!

use something other than a worm clamp. they have a sharp edge on them that can cut the hose. try using an OEM spring clip, or the OEM wire clamp.

Good point! bought some aba clamps.

https://image.ibb.co/gfb395/DM3017_2.png


Also, if anyone is adamant on using a clutch fan like me, KA fan clutch works on sr engines. pepboys, autozone, etc have them in stock.

https://image.ibb.co/gKBaNQ/20170817_194938.jpg

[battery1882]

4KO97g4_Cms
streets of willow

[battery1882]

chuckwalla

s0znecObrC8

[battery1882]

waiting for the car to be back from paint.

https://image.ibb.co/d8340c/20180120_223917.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/dT7mDx/20180202_115347.jpg

[e1_griego]

Less helmet cam, more fixed cam :D

[battery1882]

Less helmet cam, more fixed cam :D

haha rodger.

I was experimenting because my fopro has been hazing a lot. I got a new one so hopefully it will come out decent!

[TheRealSy90]

I swear I've tried to install a KA fan clutch before and it was not working out. Weird, maybe it was a fan and clutch.


Oil drain definitely tore from the worm drive clamp. Good call on the ABA.

[battery1882]

I swear I've tried to install a KA fan clutch before and it was not working out. Weird, maybe it was a fan and clutch.


Oil drain definitely tore from the worm drive clamp. Good call on the ABA.

Yeah fan is definitely different! Cheapest and safest way to cool the engine IMO.

Oil drain was since changed out to AN fitting. thanks for the comment!

[battery1882]

built not bought made a nice video from my crappy contents. Thank you!!

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[battery1882]

New paint

https://image.ibb.co/jO6rFH/1.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/e0ohNx/2.jpg

[SR20PWRALTY]

What color? Can't really tell cause its in the shadows. I do like what I see at this point.

Are you going to chuckwalla this weekend?

[thom]

Amazing :drool::rawk:

[battery1882]

What color? Can't really tell cause its in the shadows. I do like what I see at this point.

Are you going to chuckwalla this weekend?

Hey Pwralty,

It's Porsche slate grey.

I don't think I can make it to chuckwalla but maybe buttonwillow!

Amazing :drool::rawk:

Thank you thom!

[shaggyjake]

Hey Pwralty,

It's Porsche slate grey.

I don't think I can make it to chuckwalla but maybe buttonwillow!



Thank you thom!

There's only 3 people in class 2 at Chuckwalla this weekend including myself. :facepalm:


Car looks fuckin dope with the new paint! Love it!

[SR20PWRALTY]

There's only 3 people in class 2 at Chuckwalla this weekend including myself. :facepalm:


Car looks fuckin dope with the new paint! Love it!

Cool! That means I might place third again!!!!:2f2f::2f2f::naughtyd::naughtyd:

[battery1882]

There's only 3 people in class 2 at Chuckwalla this weekend including myself. :facepalm:


Car looks fuckin dope with the new paint! Love it!

Thank you Jake!

Cool! That means I might place third again!!!!:2f2f::2f2f::naughtyd::naughtyd:

Haha! how did you do?

https://image.ibb.co/iU91Sx/1521560034826.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/na6Ruc/1521557419056.jpg

[SR20PWRALTY]

That's fiego!

I placed third I think the 4th person didn't show up. Lmao!

[shaggyjake]

That's fiego!

I placed third I think the 4th person didn't show up. Lmao!

it was that white s/c 370z. he was having issues with some of his couplers and left after the first session. Kinda sucks we didn't plaques like everyone else did, though.

Battery, i may have missed it in the thread, but what did you use for ducting for your air filter? i want to try something like to draw more cool air to my oil cooler.
Also, take more pictures of the new paint. I'm loving the updates!

[HypnoFish]

man i love this car

[SR20PWRALTY]

it was that white s/c 370z. he was having issues with some of his couplers and left after the first session. Kinda sucks we didn't plaques like everyone else did, though.

Battery, i may have missed it in the thread, but what did you use for ducting for your air filter? i want to try something like to draw more cool air to my oil cooler.
Also, take more pictures of the new paint. I'm loving the updates!

Oh! I do remember that Z being towed away.

They did that to me last year. I think they do it on purpose as a bad running joke. Lol!

I think he bought some tubing that is for directing air into an area you want. Looks like the the dryer tubing for the house but its made specifically for automotive use.

[battery1882]

it was that white s/c 370z. he was having issues with some of his couplers and left after the first session. Kinda sucks we didn't plaques like everyone else did, though.

Battery, i may have missed it in the thread, but what did you use for ducting for your air filter? i want to try something like to draw more cool air to my oil cooler.
Also, take more pictures of the new paint. I'm loving the updates!

Jake, search "3" duct hose racing" on ebay.

They are not cheap but does the job!

[battery1882]

Few updates..

1. Brembo f50 calipers (44mm 40mm) with 14" floating rotors front
PFC08 pads front

Rears are still z32 calipers/rotors with pads upgraded to Hawk HT-10

2. Volk RE30 Front 18x9.5 +22 Rear 18x10.5 +25

15mm spacer front, 18mm spacer rear. 30mm over fender front, 50mm over fender rear

3. Hankook TD Front 275 35 18 Rear 295 30 18

4. 180sx tails (Left and Right only), ebay center wrapped in black vinyl. reverse cutouts were cut to mimic oem style, stock 240sx lower garnish. This set up will cost significantly less than full kouki setup if anyone is interested.



Onto the pictures,.

https://image.ibb.co/gEFBKS/20180425_180431.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/mcNDYn/20180427_162011.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/jsuz67/20180427_174813.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/fEEozS/1525109294324.jpg

[slider2828]

I just saw this on Nissan Challenge as I just joined the group.... Your build is very similar to mine, but had a question, I have 18x10.5 on the front and going 30mm extenstion in lower arm....

Did you pound the firewall to get full articulation in the wheel and tire? or maybe tire size is smaller?

Cool stuff

[battery1882]

I just saw this on Nissan Challenge as I just joined the group.... Your build is very similar to mine, but had a question, I have 18x10.5 on the front and going 30mm extenstion in lower arm....

Did you pound the firewall to get full articulation in the wheel and tire? or maybe tire size is smaller?

Cool stuff

Hey welcome to Nissan Challenge. I have 18x9.5 +22 (265 30 18) and 15mm spacers in front (circuit sports s14 FLCA) and have no issue with it rubbing on the firewall, only on the front wheel well area.


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few pics from last event.
Streets of willow 1:23.4xx
Wasn't able to beat my personal best lap time with hankook TDs and brembos so clearly I'm doing something wrong.
I'm gonna get back to drawing board and figure out how to make this thing faster.

https://image.ibb.co/jaH7Jy/files_Hyunchul_Hong_23183_ZXcu_H_WSR_8378_May1218_ Cali_Photo.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/jV49WJ/files_Hyunchul_Hong_23183_ZXcu_H_WSR_6379_May1218_ Cali_Photo.jpg

[zero2toy]

Just went through your build posts. Love it. Im just finishing my grip build s14 and cant wait to hit the track. Congrats man, looks great, sounds great.

[battery1882]

Just went through your build posts. Love it. Im just finishing my grip build s14 and cant wait to hit the track. Congrats man, looks great, sounds great.

thank you 02! post a picture of your s14 when you get a chance!

[SR20PWRALTY]

Digging the new look!!!!!

[battery1882]

Digging the new look!!!!!

thank you!

[battery1882]

http://nferaclub.com/garagekings/car/n0utfv5q8uovtm8cckv94b21d5

Show me some love!

[greenwood]

done! yours has the best start to finish pics

[SR20PWRALTY]

:2f2f::2f2f:Voted!

[Slideurmom]

Awesome build ! Which apr wing do you have and how big of a difference do you feel with it ?

[battery1882]

done! yours has the best start to finish pics

:2f2f::2f2f:Voted!

Awesome build ! Which apr wing do you have and how big of a difference do you feel with it ?

Much appreciated!!

I have the GTC300. And Yes! big difference!

[Slideurmom]

Much appreciated!!

I have the GTC300. And Yes! big difference!

Thanks for the info ! Could you post a pic of how it’s mounted? And do you plan on getting a rear defuser?and do you plan on putting cables on the wing stand for less flex ? Sorry for all the questions lol not much info of people using a wing for what it’s inted for on a 240.

[battery1882]

Thanks for the info ! Could you post a pic of how it’s mounted? And do you plan on getting a rear defuser?and do you plan on putting cables on the wing stand for less flex ? Sorry for all the questions lol not much info of people using a wing for what it’s inted for on a 240.

Don't slide my mom,

https://image.ibb.co/jsuz67/20180427_174813.jpg

This wing is actually from an evo10. When I took the measurements,evo mount width was the closest to the s13 hatch, and the height seemed to work out perfect. (time attack rule book states that wing cannot be higher than the roof, plus 3d shaped wings are effective if it's mounted lower than the roof). There are three studs on each wing posts that goes through the trunk and uses nyloc to hold it in place. it's pretty sturdy. rule of the thumb is to be able to stand on the wing.
Rear diffuser will be added sometime later. I have not had time to work on it.

I do not think cables are necessary as it does not flex much. I think that's mainly for looks (I have not had personal experience with it).

[Slideurmom]

Lol I’ll try my hardest but moms are my weakness, and thanks for the info.

[da_crew10]

Those advan ao57s are $$$. How do you like them?

[battery1882]

Those advan ao57s are $$$. How do you like them?

I think you meant a050. those are actually Hankook TDs. They are good but I prefer nexen sur4g!

Mainly because of the price, and TDs put me at upper class. With Nexens, I can run street class with laptimes not too far away from TDs

[shaunie_g]

Voted! Some suspension spec? thinking of doing something similar. Have a 650hp SR20VVL in an E36 that I want to drop into a s13

[battery1882]

Voted! Some suspension spec? thinking of doing something similar. Have a 650hp SR20VVL in an E36 that I want to drop into a s13

Thank you!

650hp must be handful haha.
Ohlins pcv 8kg 6kg, whiteline front sway bar, all of the arms are aftermarket (mixed brands), stock knuckles, s14 subframe.

[slider2828]

Battery! I am so happy you still around. Man.... life really gets in the way some times, but I am determined to finish my build during thanksgiving. So I ended with 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 +15's all around. Going for square 275 setup as well.... I think I will go 10mm spacers in front as well. Its just too close...

On springs, would you go 8/6 or 10/8 or 12/10? I am thinking sticking with 10/8's... 12/10 probably just over kill....

How are you doing in Nissan Challenge this season!

[battery1882]

Battery! I am so happy you still around. Man.... life really gets in the way some times, but I am determined to finish my build during thanksgiving. So I ended with 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 +15's all around. Going for square 275 setup as well.... I think I will go 10mm spacers in front as well. Its just too close...

On springs, would you go 8/6 or 10/8 or 12/10? I am thinking sticking with 10/8's... 12/10 probably just over kill....

How are you doing in Nissan Challenge this season!

Hey slider! that's good news!

On the springs, I would definitely go softer. I'm currently 8/6 with front splitter and rear wing (total weight 2800 w/ me in it). I think that might be a good baseline for you. I personally like soft setup ,but if you are running slicks, harder springs are definitely way to go.

I haven't done much nissan challenge this year. I just did one @ streets of willow. I'll be doing Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle this Thursday-Friday!

Hope to hear back from you on your updates!

[slider2828]

Hey slider! that's good news!

On the springs, I would definitely go softer. I'm currently 8/6 with front splitter and rear wing (total weight 2800 w/ me in it). I think that might be a good baseline for you. I personally like soft setup ,but if you are running slicks, harder springs are definitely way to go.

I haven't done much nissan challenge this year. I just did one @ streets of willow. I'll be doing Global Time Attack Super Lap Battle this Thursday-Friday!

Hope to hear back from you on your updates!

Hey battery you famous! So cool! Good luck! Some videos would be awesome.....

https://i.imgur.com/Fnh8UMN.png

[battery1882]

Hey battery you famous! So cool! Good luck! Some videos would be awesome.....


Hey Slider,

Nissan Challenge is very supportive and is truly friendly atmosphere! You should come out to drive with us.

Speaking of video, I 'll leave it here on the bottom.

To recap Global Time Attack :

Day 1. Car was running strong and during practice I ran 1:54.5x. This was my first time driving butttonwillow with this car so I thought to myself 'I have few seconds to reduce'
After noon, car starting smoking from the engine bay. I was chasing the problem.
Day 2. I found out that it was actually from the high pressure power steering hose benjo fitting which had a hairline crack. it would squirt oil right on to the header every time I turned the steering wheel. :rant2:
I decided to pack up and hope for more solid run next time.

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[blackrms13]

Lovely read. I saw your car at GTA SLB last week, so glad I clicked on this thread.

One day I'll have my s13 hatch joining the rank with my KA-T

[battery1882]

Lovely read. I saw your car at GTA SLB last week, so glad I clicked on this thread.

One day I'll have my s13 hatch joining the rank with my KA-T

That's awesome! we need more s chassis. I'm being hunted by s2ks

[battery1882]

12-9-2018
went to Streets of Willow CCW event with friends.

with new tires (275/35/18) and bit more torque (E85) I was able to shave 2 seconds from previous best.

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[MyBrokens13]

This is awesome man. Love the build!

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[[240sx]]

12-9-2018
went to Streets of Willow CCW event with friends.

Looked like you were about to slide into that C5 at the end. Cool vid.

[battery1882]

This is awesome man. Love the build!

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

;6312583']Looked like you were about to slide into that C5 at the end. Cool vid.

Thank you! Yeah corvette drivers usually don't let me pass so I made my own route lol.

[battery1882]

Chuckwalla 1:58.19 with NT01

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[shaggyjake]

sick! how do the NT01s feel compared to what you usually run (nexen?)

[TheRealSy90]

I'd love to bring my drift car to Chuckwalla and do some grip racing in it. That's the closest racetrack to where I live. How often are their events?

[battery1882]

sick! how do the NT01s feel compared to what you usually run (nexen?)

It had little more grip but 200tw nowadays are like 100tw lol.
I would say grip was 1/10 better than Nexen Sur4G. Feedback wise, NT01 had alot more feedback (tires screeching towards the end of the limit).

I'd love to bring my drift car to Chuckwalla and do some grip racing in it. That's the closest racetrack to where I live. How often are their events?

They have events probably every month. Bad thing is that it gets way too hot during the summer time as you would probably know. So realistically, somewhere between Sep.- April would be ideal. I don't think they have any drift days there though.. check out nissan challenge :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NissanChallenge/

[slider2828]

Was this you at Gridlife?!?!?!

How did you do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=cNEh66QEWU0

[battery1882]

Was this you at Gridlife?!?!?!

How did you do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=cNEh66QEWU0

I was being stupid and locked my brakes, flatspotting the tire. Also during the final match, my charge pipe blew. I ended up earning 2nd place. I did set the fastest laptime for this class. :duh:

[battery1882]

Cool video capturing gridlife in CA.

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[Slideurmom]

Your driving is nuts! Good shit dude, way to show what a lil sr can do

[gills]

Great video.

Front lock up, Peter. Need more rear bias :)

[battery1882]

Your driving is nuts! Good shit dude, way to
show what a lil sr can do

Thank you!

Great video.

Front lock up, Peter. Need more rear bias :)

Haha I'm saving up for those rears!

[battery1882]

Here is video shoot we did with driving line.

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[2_Liter_Turbo]

Read through the entire build thread (while I should be working, LOL). Awesome progress. Small note, I ordered the JUN e-fan water pump for my SR. Turns out, it's just a P11/B15/SR20VE water pump with a custom pulley, LOL. Jokes on me. Now I know if it ever goes out. Life lesson I want to share with anyone considering it (so they don't spend stupid money on it).

My time attack S14 build has been taking me forever, but I'm aggressively trying to get it back on track by the end of the year. So hopefully I'll see you at an event or two in 2020. I'd really like to check out the Nissan Challenge. I'll have to see how my car will class there though (Limited RWD GTA / TT1 in NASA).

Keep up the good work! :bigok:

[battery1882]

Read through the entire build thread (while I should be working, LOL). Awesome progress. Small note, I ordered the JUN e-fan water pump for my SR. Turns out, it's just a P11/B15/SR20VE water pump with a custom pulley, LOL. Jokes on me. Now I know if it ever goes out. Life lesson I want to share with anyone considering it (so they don't spend stupid money on it).

My time attack S14 build has been taking me forever, but I'm aggressively trying to get it back on track by the end of the year. So hopefully I'll see you at an event or two in 2020. I'd really like to check out the Nissan Challenge. I'll have to see how my car will class there though (Limited RWD GTA / TT1 in NASA).

Keep up the good work! :bigok:

That's interesting.. I didn't know JUN had such part.. I hope the pulley is oversized at least..

I'm planning on running Limited rwd too 2019/2020 so I'll definitely see you!

As for Nissan Challenge, you will most likely be class 1 (assuming from gta limited), unless you run 200tw.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

That's interesting.. I didn't know JUN had such part.. I hope the pulley is oversized at least..

I'm planning on running Limited rwd too 2019/2020 so I'll definitely see you!

As for Nissan Challenge, you will most likely be class 1 (assuming from gta limited), unless you run 200tw.

Yes sir, the pulley is definitely oversized and offset to work on RWD.

Awesome! I'm glad more and more S-Chassis are getting into grip racing! You on NissanRoadRacing as well?

Yeah, I looked at the rules, and I'll definitely be in class 1, ha ha.

[battery1882]

Yes sir, the pulley is definitely oversized and offset to work on RWD.

Awesome! I'm glad more and more S-Chassis are getting into grip racing! You on NissanRoadRacing as well?

Yeah, I looked at the rules, and I'll definitely be in class 1, ha ha.

2liter,

Great! I'm on NRR but rarely post there. is there a build for your car there?
it seems like sharing information on the forums is a thing of a past..

Hope I'll see you one of these days.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

2liter,

Great! I'm on NRR but rarely post there. is there a build for your car there?
it seems like sharing information on the forums is a thing of a past..

Hope I'll see you one of these days.

Yeah, I have my build thread on there as well as the premium member builds on here. I should have made it in this section though, ha ha.

[battery1882]

Cliff note :
Pinion and ring gear didnt like each other.

https://i.ibb.co/k0dkgHg/0128191917a.jpg

Bought this getrag 420g. I hope 6th gear will help me reduce some time. Turbo engine drama

https://i.ibb.co/yP3GSGN/0318191454-HDR.jpg

[lewisfk]

Are you getting a new bellhousing made, or are you going to use an adapter plate?

[battery1882]

Are you getting a new bellhousing made, or are you going to use an adapter plate?


I'm going with the adapter plate

[battery1882]

Another engine blown..

https://youtu.be/z--kxpLu0Bw

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[thom]

At least you are smiling dude, keep up the good work.

[lewisfk]

Damn bro just watched the video, are you going to continue with the sr?

[battery1882]

At least you are smiling dude, keep up the good work.

Thank you!

Damn bro just watched the video, are you going to continue with the sr?

lol not sure at this point..

[da_crew10]

Rebuild the SR. Love this build.

[SR20PWRALTY]

Dang! How long do you plan to be down?

[nick_d_240sx]

Bummer. Good driving though! Looks like fun!

Do you have a diagnosis on the failure? Or any symptoms you may have noticed on the track prior to the failure?

Edit: Just went back through the thread. Maybe I missed something, but you mentioned you had some 'melted pistons' but were going to run it till it blows. Was that the same engine with the built bottom end? Any reason your not running a oversized oil pan w/ baffles and/or an oil cooler?

Good luck and I hope you can get it up running and back on the track soon.

[battery1882]

Rebuild the SR. Love this build.

Dang! How long do you plan to be down?

Bummer. Good driving though! Looks like fun!

Do you have a diagnosis on the failure? Or any symptoms you may have noticed on the track prior to the failure?

Edit: Just went back through the thread. Maybe I missed something, but you mentioned you had some 'melted pistons' but were going to run it till it blows. Was that the same engine with the built bottom end? Any reason your not running a oversized oil pan w/ baffles and/or an oil cooler?

Good luck and I hope you can get it up running and back on the track soon.


Thank you all!

Yes it was the same forged engine with piston problem. When I did the compression test, it didn't seem to have any compression issues though.

I had isr "tomei style" oil pan with baffles. It probably did something, but not enough. I'm still debating on what option to go with..

[RalliartRsX]

VET and proper ECU data logging with fail safe strategies set up. Atleast that way, you can know whats going on.

[bardabe]

VET and proper ECU data logging with fail safe strategies set up. Atleast that way, you can know whats going on.

I know a guy selling a VET bottom end

[battery1882]

VET and proper ECU data logging with fail safe strategies set up. Atleast that way, you can know whats going on.

Data logging is definitely on my list. This hobby is just to dang expensive..

I know a guy selling a VET bottom end

haha, still in search :(. I'll let you know!

[og240drifting]

Your build thread is amazing! Great job on everything!

[battery1882]

Your build thread is amazing! Great job on everything!

Thank you!

I tried to document the build as much as i can on vlog. I will try to add new stuff to this forum too.

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[battery1882]

working outside sucks..

progress being made and aiming to race at global time attack 2019 SLB!

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[battery1882]

oops duplicate..

I guess I'll write some of my goals for this phase of build :

5-600hp
2600lb
tubing front
v-mount
carbon hood, carbon hatch, lexan hatch glass
bigger wing, bigger splitter
Competing in "limited class" Global Time Attack and class 1 at Nissan Challenge!

will update as I go.

[battery1882]

G07saGVvLG0

Here is the fuel system breakdown. I was intially seaching for an in-tank, dual-pump hanger setup until I learned about the newschool surge tanks housing 1-3 fuel pumps. I was getting some fuel cuts with slicks on corners with over 1.3G, so I figured surge tank was the perfect solution.

I'm shooting for 5-600hp but I was advised that the following list was bare minimum to break into 5-600 safely (especially with pushing lateral g's of over 1.5). Kaizen motorsports has knowledge and experience with this stuff so I chose to do everything Jose @ kaizen recommended. in Hindsight, I'm glad I did.

New stainless lines :
1/2" (-8) fuel feed
3/8" (-6) fuel return

Radium surge tank

aem 340 intank
walbro 450 dual intanks inside the surge tank
aluminum fuel rail
Injector dynamics 1350cc
AEM fuel Pressure regulator
AEM Ethanol content sensor


all lines are XRP crimped with XRP press.

[brndck]

have you ever looked into a holley fuel mat?

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/hydramat/

[battery1882]

have you ever looked into a holley fuel mat?

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/hydramat/

Hey brndck,

I've seen them before but have not looked into it. I think what I have now should be good but I'll keep this in mind if there's any issue. Have you had any experience with them?

[brndck]

Hey brndck,
I've seen them before but have not looked into it. I think what I have now should be good but I'll keep this in mind if there's any issue. Have you had any experience with them?
I bought one, its been sitting on a shelf since my car is in pieces.
I removed the slosh baffle inside the fuel tank and this mat will cover the majority of the floor of the fuel tank.

seems like a good/cheap alternative to volume tanks and secondary fuel pumps, but I guess i'll have to wait to render final verdict until my car is actually assembled

[ka-titties]

The Holley Fuel Mats are super effective. Especially with a fuel tank like the S13.

[battery1882]

onto the fabrication!

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[da_crew10]

So hyped for this rebuild. Love how you are going full race car mode now!

[battery1882]

So hyped for this rebuild. Love how you are going full race car mode now!

thank you! update.

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