-=| 98' Silver Moss Project |=-

[240sex_s14]

Hello! my name is AJ and have been a member in these forums for quite some time now. I told myself with my next project!!! a build thread is a must to let the community see my blood, sweat, and slave money go to a good cause. My first car that I regret selling was a 95' base model that I converted into a kouki and installed a notchtop into it. The reasons why I sold my first 240 can turn into a book to be honest with me having 2 bikes at one point and almost dying from an accident. Long story short, I have been searching for a clean Shell but came across a working car that I couldn't pass up!!! So, let the fun begin!!!


I was in the market for a JDM vehicle and few state side FD's but I ended up buying a 1998 Nissan 240sx LE -Slicktop - Silver moss ~ Bone stockish / minor mods ~ Factory MT ~ roughly 200k miles on chassis / motor estimate due to cluster not working and stopped at 172k.


The transmission is grinding a little and the Motor is blowing white smoke here and there.... which I think both are ready to go! In my first 240 I did an SR swap with upgrades and this car I want to go with something more fun and aggressive!!! Little more info about the car mods below;


Current Mods:



300zx 30mm Cast iron Calipers + 300zx rears
Drilled / Slotted Rotors
Tein Suspension Unknown Type
Stainless Steel Break lines + Clutch
VIS Carbon fiber trunk
6k HID Headlights
Mishimoto Rad
Nismo Shifter
Unknown Short Shifter
Pioneer Radio
JDM Front Bumper
Silvia Hood Emblem
Works Cr Kai: Fronts -18x8.5 ?? offset / Rears -18x9.5 ?? offset
As of 08/28/2017 I purchased my engine! so sit tight for pic and details about it!!!!
Went with 2JZ From an Astrio. 30-40k Miles on it. See below for Pics.







Enjoy the pics!


https://i.imgur.com/7L6P8pn.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/Zmvum5l.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/ray6HWW.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/GKcLdJn.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/Cl3glrH.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4AF8W4y.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/i37JFKH.jpg


Front Rim/Rotor/Caliper
https://i.imgur.com/TUzJwFl.jpg


Rear Rim/Rotor/Caliper
https://i.imgur.com/XZQkt51.jpg


More to come!!!!

[s1421]

Nice man! I was going to buy this car when it was being sold but i went with a s13 coupe instead! This car has potential goodluck in the build!

[240sex_s14]

Nice man! I was going to buy this car when it was being sold but i went with a s13 coupe instead! This car has potential goodluck in the build!

Haha, I couldn't pass up the deal on this with the shape it was in. Well the chassis of course, not so much of the engine/trans though. I have big plans for this bad girl here! "Detail" is the key to this build. You know what they say...Go big or go Home hahaha.

[240sex_s14]

As Of 9/22/2017


While driving around I felt my brakes not gripping anymore and I went ahead and got some new rotors / pads. Got a sweet deal on the rotors which was $50 for front pair.


http://i.imgur.com/dksShCql.jpg (https://imgur.com/dksShCq)


Car was too low for my jack so I had to improvise and get this bad boy up in the air. Bricks...cant never go wrong with bricks!


http://i.imgur.com/9ozlbuSl.jpg (https://imgur.com/9ozlbuS)


As I was taking off the rotors I noticed my SS brake lines were loose and a shiny part was glaring at me...Now I need to order a new set as I feel this is unsafe.


http://i.imgur.com/nvpbthLl.jpg (https://imgur.com/nvpbthL)


Anyways, I got the rotors and pads off...and looks like the previous owner used some shitty pads and the rotors were glazed like glass.


http://i.imgur.com/1MenOYWl.jpg (https://imgur.com/1MenOYW)

http://i.imgur.com/bc9tn8ll.jpg (https://imgur.com/bc9tn8l)




Now that I got some stuff on the way for replacement and also replaced...it came out looking good :D




http://i.imgur.com/vptpL1Gl.jpg (https://imgur.com/vptpL1G)




As Of 9/24/2017


I stole (J.K) my friends pickup truck to pick this bad boy up!




http://i.imgur.com/JOKTMdhl.jpg (https://imgur.com/JOKTMdh)




I had NO cherry picker at the moment and got home late AF! so I had once again improvise and used two dollies with a tie down lined up with the driveway...it was low enough to yank the engine onto the dolly... With the right position it landed perfectly!!!


http://i.imgur.com/IxV57uVl.jpg (https://imgur.com/IxV57uV)


More to come as I ordered some parts! and took my car to get appraised for repaint. Stay tuned for the next set of stuff!!!!

[240sex_s14]

As of 10/04/17


I ordered the following;



BC 264/264 Camshaft
BC Cam Gears
Greddy Timing Belt
1650CC FIC Injectors
Turbo kit
Xcessive Motor Mounts
CD009 Transmission
just waiting for the parts to come in the mail or picked up at 9k Racing shop.

[afishysilvia]

Nice car, is this similar to the 95 yr green/gold color??

[jr_ss]

Clean car, should've bought different cams though. You'll neee springs to go with those cams FYI.

[240sex_s14]

Nice car, is this similar to the 95 yr green/gold color??



Thanks! The 95-96 Color is called "Champagne Gold - Paint Code/ EM1"


The 97-98 Color is called "Silver Moss - Paint Code/ KR5"


The only color that comes close to the Silver moss color in the Nissan family would be off the Skyline R34 "Millennium Jade - Paint Code/ JW0" it has more of a green tint.

[240sex_s14]

Clean car, should've bought different cams though. You'll neee springs to go with those cams FYI.



Thank you! I was really up in the air with what cams to go with :eek3:


really? I've read a bunch of people swapping cams to the 264's and not having any problems with the stock springs. When people swapped to the 272/272 cams that's when the problems started.

[jr_ss]

All BC cams to my knowledge need to be degreed to get the cam to run right. With that said any aftermarket cam needs to be "optimized" for best results. Also, I just paid closer attention and you have Jz, not a Nissan engine, so they "may" not be as bad as their Nissan counter parts. However, usually the errors aren't limited to one manufacture.

[240sex_s14]

All BC cams to my knowledge need to be degreed to get the cam to run right. With that said any aftermarket cam needs to be "optimized" for best results. Also, I just paid closer attention and you have Jz, not a Nissan engine, so they "may" not be as bad as their Nissan counter parts. However, usually the errors aren't limited to one manufacture.



haha yes, 2jz big single. You had me researching for stuff right now...gave me a slight of a "aww fuck" :picardfp: situation because I was about to start buying more stuff hahah.

[tricky_ab]

With those cam sizes, it's still considered "drop in" but it's recommend to do the springs since "you're already there". That's from my understanding of JZ engines anyways...

[240sex_s14]

With those cam sizes, it's still considered "drop in" but it's recommend to do the springs since "you're already there". That's from my understanding of JZ engines anyways...



just contacted my connect, getting a pricing on the BC0300 Valve and Springs kit. If the price comes out cheap, ill go 272/272 and the BC spring kit.


but yeah you're right... better safe than sorry :wiggle:

[240sex_s14]

As of 10/09/2017

Picked up the following items.


- S14 SPL Toe Arms (chrome)
- S14 SPL Traction rods (chrome)
- S14 Cusco Rear Upper Control Arms
-Sikky Front Sway Bar

will post up pics of these items.


http://i.imgur.com/VH7cruQ.jpg (https://imgur.com/VH7cruQ)

Thank you @CrimsonRockett (http://zilvia.net/f/member.php?u=46348) for these items.

[240sex_s14]

Alright Guys, Sorry for the Delay! holidays came up then everything with my puppy heading to hospital, so everything had to be put on hold! but everything is good now and moving forward with my build! INC PIC HEAVY!

[240sex_s14]

Little Hoarding going on and Approval from my puppy!
http://i.imgur.com/xieXgYF.jpg (https://imgur.com/xieXgYF)


Now for the Stuff!


Frist up Stage 3 - BC Camshaft 272/272 for the 2J
http://i.imgur.com/YegkZh8.jpg (https://imgur.com/YegkZh8)




BC Camgears / Ordered the Wrong set for Non-VVTI when my motor is VVTI :picardfp:
http://i.imgur.com/GWPNyIA.jpg (https://imgur.com/GWPNyIA)




BC Valve Spring Kit Stage 3
http://i.imgur.com/Z7O4qCL.jpg (https://imgur.com/Z7O4qCL)




Greddy Timing Belt to replace the Old one.
http://i.imgur.com/pjbXL7M.jpg (https://imgur.com/pjbXL7M)




Most expensive part thus far..wait I lied, I'll post a pic of that later.
FIC 1650's for my Thirsty 2J
http://i.imgur.com/OnpoMh8.jpg (https://imgur.com/OnpoMh8)




Tein Inner & Outer setup.
http://i.imgur.com/I1a15mn.jpg (https://imgur.com/I1a15mn)




Last but not least, My Xcessive Mounts for 2J + CD009 Trans.
http://i.imgur.com/tWqPZYy.jpg (https://imgur.com/tWqPZYy)


More Pics to come, Just waiting for stuff in the mail! #BrokeXmas2017

[240sex_s14]

Little Quick Snap of my car currently before I rip her heart out.
http://i.imgur.com/P253zHV.jpg (https://imgur.com/P253zHV)


Dropped off my Engine As of 11/25/17 to get Hot Tanked and Heads Assembled by my Tuner. Also Ordered my Turbo / Turbo Mani / Fuel Rail / FMIC.


Happy Holidays Zilvians.

[s13driftnut]

Looks good so far man, keep it up

[Sailor]

That took a turn quick, 2jz what a legendary engine to run. You car is so clean as well, really a great platform to start modifications. Looking forward to updates!

[240sex_s14]

Looks good so far man, keep it up
Thank you! this weekend its Operation Takeout (Removing the KA and clean the remaining grease and prep for paint. Engine bay of course.

That took a turn quick, 2jz what a legendary engine to run. You car is so clean as well, really a great platform to start modifications. Looking forward to updates!


hahah, it sure did! I wanted a fast daily and came back to the car scene with a vengeance! A complete make over from the inside that is...2J or Bust! my first car was a SR20, I wanted something very different this time around.

[afishysilvia]

Love your car and build, IMO a V8 would have been the shit, but the I6 route is very cool and different too. That color is just so nice.

[240sex_s14]

Love your car and build, IMO a V8 would have been the shit, but the I6 route is very cool and different too. That color is just so nice.

haha, my cousin told me the same thing! but he's a big Chevy fan...also he's picking up a z06 and I told him my I6 will take him out once I'm done building it because JDM! also, I went turbo once and I will never go back to NA engines!! Thank you for the kind words!

[afishysilvia]

haha, my cousin told me the same thing! but he's a big Chevy fan...also he's picking up a z06 and I told him my I6 will take him out once I'm done building it because JDM! also, I went turbo once and I will never go back to NA engines!! Thank you for the kind words!

I just finished my V8 :naughty:, we should get together sometime. I wanna see the color in person, I have the EM1 paint code. Was your bumper painted to match?

[240sex_s14]

I just finished my V8 :naughty:, we should get together sometime. I wanna see the color in person, I have the EM1 paint code. Was your bumper painted to match?

Hell yeah man I'll be down! Sick! did you dyno to see what you're putting down? As for the front bumper it was painted to match but I need to repaint the entire car, the previous owner left it out in the sun and now...its peeling :-(

[240sex_s14]

Brief recap of the last 2 weekends.



Pulled Ka/Trans *SOLD*
Removed some stuff in engine bay
Removed Dash/Dash bar (Getting ready to rewire front fuse box)
Removed Battery tray
Stitch Weld front end
I also took few parts to powder coating guy.



2J Valve Covers
Upper Control Arms
Lower Control Arms
The Valve Covers! I picked a sick color so hopefully it turns out the way I think it should. Control arms going with black since I don't want to go all crazy with color.


Also Amazon came through with some parts for the engine.


**SEE BELOW FOR PICS**


http://i.imgur.com/jjCBuxQm.jpg (https://imgur.com/jjCBuxQ)


http://i.imgur.com/8xn6ZB9m.jpg (https://imgur.com/8xn6ZB9)


http://i.imgur.com/GKGlnDZm.jpg (https://imgur.com/GKGlnDZ)

[240sex_s14]

This week I should be able to get some more done to the car and get the front end ready for primer and paint. I should also be looking into Cut / Splice / Solder / Heat shrinking the front fuse box to my glove compartment.

[Sailor]

Man that interior looks all too familiar, no dash. Keep it up

[240sex_s14]

Man that interior looks all too familiar, no dash. Keep it up



haha, Thanks man! its coming along just want to finish it already and drive this bish!


This week I have to drop the rear sub frame and put the bushings on it, then degrease and prep front end for paint.

[240sex_s14]

Hello, Hello! Hopefully everyone had a good New Years and Xmas!


Started off my year with a cold but its alright...The sickness set me back on working on the car but its coming together slowly but surely. -See Below-


Pulled the Wiring Harness out, This weekend going to undo and redo the harness to the exact spot I want it inside the car.


https://i.imgur.com/5VlfylQ.jpg




I ended up removing the Battery Tray and found a tad bit of rust. Which I sanded and hit it with some Primer.


Before:


https://i.imgur.com/UivulHy.jpg


After :


https://i.imgur.com/71Ih9Ey.jpg






Now to Finish Painting Engine Bay and Harness! Wish me luck! Stay posted!

[Sailor]

Don't let the cold get to you, keep it up

[240sex_s14]

So, I ended up getting this little cold over the weekend but I need to get shit done on my car because I want to drive it already! heres the progress on my engine bay!


-Rattle Canned DIY-


-Primer / Sanded / Paint / Sanded / Paint / Gloss / Gloss


took me a few hours but got it done and came out I would say... 9/10 since there's some over spray / runs In some areas... but I did it outside.

Before:
https://i.imgur.com/8xn6ZB9l.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/UivulHy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ww3EkAe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ru7ZvtW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2codtUr.jpg


AFTER!



https://i.imgur.com/oibQGKE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MFR976b.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qOmnPEx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IZfyGlgl.jpg

[240sex_s14]

Stopped by the shop on 01/27/18 @ Shutoko Engineering to see the status of my engine. Pics below on the way it sits currently. Word from my Tuner, Heads went out to get machined and valve job / seat cut today.


Also received my Chase Bay - Fuel Lines / Power steering Kit / Power steering Oil Cooler from a fellow member on here.


1 STEP CLOSER!




https://i.imgur.com/EHxAS7Bl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DyuXVt9l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hjAZ82Ol.jpg

[EFITTZY]

Look forward to future updates! Good work so far.:naughty:

[240sex_s14]

sorry for I haven't been posting! Currently hording parts to finish my build. Have lots of new parts I just purchased and 2 weeks out of picking up my engine.

[afishysilvia]

I demand updates, we need to be rolling soon!

[cclark]

Awesome job - keep it up!