erich_hagen

This has been a long time coming so I decided I would go ahead and start a build thread on here for my endeavors. With the 2013 season on the horizon I decided to get more serious about earning my FD Pro License, ditched the CA18 and Im moving forward with a 1JZ-GTE VVTi. The motor of choice was tough because Ive grown very attached to the CA, but the lack of power and ability to build the motor further was holding me back. I finished 8th in Evergreen Drift Pro-Am with the most under powered car at the track. Every round furthered my frustrations and as soon as the season ended - I ordered a new motor.

Here is a little history on what I started with and where Im going. Parts are rolling in daily and Im pulling the CA this weekend.

Here are some shots of my BMW E30 that I ran for several seasons. This car is where the CA18 began for me. Prior to 2012 I ditched this chassis in favor of a more subtable car - an S13. It seemed like the cliche thing to do, but it proved to be more than capable for me in 2012.







The 2012 Pro-Am Car
Engine:
CA18DET
Weisco pistons
Fully balanced bottom end
Tomei Pon cams
S15 ball bearing turbo
God Speed Fabrication mid mount intercooler
Apexi Dual N1 exhaust
Greddy boost controller
Apexi power FC
Radium Engineering catch cans with drain back
Mishimoto Automotive high flow aluminum radiator
Blitz BOV with recirculation
Accusump 3 quart oil system
Makes ~250whp currently

Drivetrain:
Factory CA18 transmission
OS Giken twin disk clutch/flywheel
Welded differential with factory ratio
Nismo motor and transmission mounts

Suspension:
Tein Super Drift coilovers
Stance tension rods/rear links
Stance solid subframe bushings
Modified S14 front control arms/knuckles by Steve and Randy
Tein inner tie rods
SPL outer tie rods
Nismo power brace

Brakes:
180SX brakes
Hawk HP Plus pads
CNC hydro ebrake

Wheels/Tires:
17×8.25 ET 0 front with 215/45/17
17×9.75 ET 25 rear with 225/45/17
CURRENTLY RUNNING ACHILLES
XXR 527 wheels

Body:
Cole Trickle special vinyl wrap by Fusion Graphix
B Magic 30 mm rear over fenders
AIT Racing vented hood
D1 Series front bumper and side skirts
Do-Luck rear valence
East Bear Aero mirrors
OMP tow strap
Super sweet drift series lighting (see Ebay!)

Interior:
FD spec roll cage by God Speed Fabrication
OMP TRS seat
Planted Technologies seat brackets
SPL steering wheel with quick release
RJS Nascar style window net

Front Bumper Bash Bar by Robb @ Godspeed Fabrication


FD Spec Roll Cage by Robb @ Godspeed Fabrication











2013 BUILD
With the help of Russell @ NissanParts.cc I was able to pick up a 1JZ and get it to my house while I was at SEMA. Here is a pic of it as it arrived that was texted to me with tons of questionable remarks since I was in Vegas and no where near the motor.


I took the time this past weekend to get the motor on an engine stand and do a partial tear down, open the valve covers, remove the pan, etc to do an inspection. Everything engine wise looks good. The turbo on this motor was toast and there are some other small issues that Im working on right now, but this motovated me to start tearing down the CA.


One of my newest sponsors is Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) located here in Washington. ETS is a pretty awesome local company and we are pretty stoked to have them on board for 2013. Im pretty sure this is the first drift car they have ever sponsored.


More coming very soon!

erich_hagen

Getting ready to pull the motor out...


Motor came out and was picked up over the weekend.


Im finally getting some new parts on order and should be getting my harness done very soon. More updates coming as soon as I get these pictures of my camera and phone.

Flicktitty

looking forward to it! I've been contemplating doing a VVTi 1JZ in the next one. Goood luck in 13!

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2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

mikerbike

Just wondering, what's 'more suitable' about an S13? Can you not adjust rear camber on the E30?

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NismoTuner21

Looking good man!! Definitely keeping an eye on this thread. I sold my VVTi 1J Power FC not too long ago for really cheap too ;(. Any more pics or videos of that SR Z32 you can PM me? Thanks!

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erich_hagen

I had driven the E30 for 5 years. That car had seen walls, off track action, you name it and it was just beat to crap. It was hard to do things to the car without fabrication work and I wanted something easier. With the amount of choices for S13 parts on the market - it makes things quite a bit easier. Im happy with the choice.





Youtube and search Nissan Fest 2012 - I believe he was at that event. Im not sure how many other events he drove.

erich_hagen

Received a small order from driftmotion.com over the weekend. Marlin Crawler Billet Shift Fork, Thrust Washer, Shifter Socket, Heavy Duty Bearing Retainer, and Urethane Bushing for the R154 Transmission.



I have a lot of things coming in right now so I should have some pretty regular updates.

Made this...my life right now.

gretz

I'll keep up with this one... I'm almost done my S13 (180sx) with 1jz-vvti swap...
What are you looking into for standalone? I'm running a Haltech PS2000, although expensive, it has some awesome features / add ons > Also, look into doing LS2 GM coilpacks, pretty awesome upgrade for the cost of your ignitor... I'm also selling my coilpacks and ignitor if you want spares...

GL with the build, i'll let you know what numbers I make, should see the dyno before Christmas

shiftdrift

let me know if you replace the gaskets where you find the full kit, because i CAN'T find one for shit and I need one.

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erich_hagen

Also picked up a 3" ISIS Exhaust.

erich_hagen

That would be awesome - Id love to hear more about your build and setup.

Im not planning to go standalone quite yet. Its not really in the budget. Im going to run SAFC2 and Fuel Cut Defender until I can upgrade.

Im not planning to do a full rebuild on this motor. Im doing some of the maintenance things like - Water Pump, Timing Components, Crank & Cam Seals, Serpentine Belt, Oil Pump, Etc. I know the head gaskets is not a US Part and I dont plan to mess with that at this point. If you need any of that stuff message Russell @ nissanparts.cc on here (RussellM) and he can help you find the parts.

erich_hagen

Its like Christmas right now with all these new parts coming in.

Ive pulled off all of my suspension links and have those up for sell locally. Im revamping everything, aside from my Tein Coilovers and Solid Bushings. Ill get before & after shots up when I get to that point.

F1 Racing Clutch.
A buddy of my recommended trying this out - he has used one for a long time and never had any issues or complaints. For the price I couldnt say no.


Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer

bataangpinoy

can't wait to see this finished. I was a big fan of your e30, wondered what happened after you vanished from r3v and e30tech.

vehicle336

ETS is baller, nice sponsor to have. Anyone in the STi/Evo world knows of their quality and skill - can't ask for much better.

GLWB.

jiggysnitz

Glad you are finally putting a real engine in your car.


More bike races and megaphone yelling soon k?

erich_hagen

Yeah I really cant wait!

Don't worry, megaphones and bike races are definitely in the plans for 2013!

erich_hagen

I was able to get a little bit of work done on the car this weekend.

First, clean the work bench.


Cleaned and painted the engine bay. Im stoked on this - I didnt expect this to turn out so well. I will painting the interior of the car the same color.


Received my replacement turbo (stock) and MAF because the motor I received had a blown turbo and no MAF.

cchondro

Looking forward to this thread
Subscribed.

Bro

1j ftw. subbed

erich_hagen

Received my Grip Royal "royal trickle" Steering Wheel - Cant wait to get this installed.

Ramonesfreak2010

Good stuff! I'm currently saving up for a 1JZ VVTI.

towlie

Fd allows grip royal but not nardi woodgrain ?

Wut

Bro

Badass wheel bro!

project_silvia

damm this is nice

erich_hagen

Received my OEM Parts from Toyota. Oil Pump, Waterpump, Belts, Pulleys, Cam Seals, etc - basically some precautionary replacement parts.



What else...

Remember that engine bay I was so proud of? Well, we decided to tear back into it and stitch weld it...so that paint job is no more. Ill try to get up some pictures of the work in progress once I get a moment.

EnvyS13

very cool build. subscribed

erich_hagen

Engine Bay Stitched Welded and Repainted - why do it once and move on right?


Ian from Factory 83 stopped by and caught me in the act.


Painted the Cage to match the Engine Bay


Had one of my buddies pick me up some knuckles from PBM NZ while he was over there. PBM had these on backorder here in the states.

Ktown_drifter

.. sorta confused.. you picked up a maf for a 1jz???? last time i popped my hood and looked at mine, it didnt have one........ mind you mines a non vvti.

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shiftdrift

1jz vvti have mafs

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SW Fab

Southern Elegance

Subscribed!

Post pics of how you wire this beast up please, picking up my motor pretty soon