FourtyKid

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

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zenkiset

whats the issues with it? too long?

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FourtyKid

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

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Night drifte89

Ha! That's what she said!

FourtyKid

Micro-update:

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

Couple of things I have done, though:

Mounted my catch can, next is tubing for the valve cover vents. What kind of hose to use?


Started wiring up the engine, still a ways to go


Pic of driveshaft (and a lot of grease...)

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Reece

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

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zenkiset

there ya go

bahahahaha

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Sr20Bluebird

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

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FourtyKid

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

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FourtyKid

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

Before:







After:

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Magoo1222

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

FourtyKid

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





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

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Magoo1222

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

Hatemy7

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

zenkiset

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

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FourtyKid

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

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


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


Engine:





Shifter placement:



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

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pilot_546

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

DongleMcSpoogleheim

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

FourtyKid

Small update!

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





I also finally received my clutch line:



How she sits now:



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

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Reece

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

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anothersr20

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

FourtyKid

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

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zenkiset

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

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Pinggg

Change those clear hoses!

Everything else looks dope.

PoorMans180SX

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

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Magoo1222

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

FourtyKid

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

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Magoo1222

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

zenkiset

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

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FourtyKid

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

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