XxS13LifexX

Hey all,

I'm still pretty new here in terms of posts, but I have been searching the forums for a few years now. I figured it was time to finally get involved a bit more so I decided to share my current project and I hope to be able to provide information people may be able to use in the future. So without further ado, the breakdown:

I've owned my s13 Hatch for about 1.5 years now and have slowly put upgrades in to her just to make her a bit more fun to drive. Here is a pic about a week after I got her:



She had about 63,000 miles on her when I got her, and was basically a one owner car (the second owner had it for about 6 months but barely drove it).

Unfortunately she is still automatic but this will change with my swap in progress.

Here is a picture of how she sits now:





Breakdown of current setup:

300lph Deatschwerks Fuel pump
Bwd oem replacement injectors
Stance Coil overs
Front and Rear strut tower bars
Brembo brake disc's
Stainless braided brake lines
Generic 17" wheels
All bushings replaced with energy suspension kit
Megan Racing cat back exhaust/magnaflow high flow cat
R32 drivers seat
All speakers replaced
HID headlights

The car is great as is and the motor has plenty of life left in her, but it just wasn't quite enough. So a few months ago, I decided to purchase a 1jz vvti motor from a jzs171 Toyota Crown. The vvti 1jz is rated at 280hp @ 6200rpm and 280 ft. Lbs. Of torque at 2400 rpm. The low end torque is what interested me most about this motor. Here is what she looked like when I first got it set on the engine stand:



I've slowly been building this motor up over the past few months and ended up doing more to it than i originally planned, but it's for the best.

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Motor Breakdown

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I've installed a thermal Intake Manifold runner to Block Gasket (purchased from Driftmotion):



Torqued down the intake manifold per 1jz TSRM torque specs: 20 ft. lb.

Also installed 540cc Denso Top Feed injectors at the same time. Helpful hint for those upgrading 1jz vvti, the vvti model is top feed while the earlier model 1jz was side-feed. It actually made upgrade slightly easier as stock fuel rail is easier to use without having to purchase a new one.



Now I've also purchased this tomei fuel pressure regulator:



I decided to use 6AN fittings that came with regulator.

I also went ahead and got the regular upgrades/refreshment parts out of the way such as 2JZ waterpump, timing belt, oil filter etc.



Waterpump pulley torque spec: 12 ft. lb.

I've upgraded to a 160Amp Alternator with direct connection for my wiring harness. Hopefully this will last longer than a year, but we will see.. I needed higher amperage for stereo and electric fans; plus it's just nice to have plenty of juice even if most won't be used. This was purchased from a guy on ebay that claims to be a "Supra Guy" and backs the alternator up with a 1 year warranty.



I'm using Get Nuts Lab brackets to mount to Chassis.

Passenger Side. Get Nuts Lab labels this bracket w/ "rear four bolt points" so I've mounted it to the farthest holes I could align with bracket.



Drivers side:



Torque specs to block per 2jz TSRM page EG - 121 (http://www.supracentral.com/foundati...-mechanical/): 43 ft. lb.

I installed a Tomei Arms 8280 Turbo Kit.









Also purchased a FutureFab V-Band down pipe.



For a general reference to a few torque specs:



I have some CXRacing intercooler and intake piping kit on its way now. Should be here Tomorrow. Once I get that mocked up and fuel pressure regulator on, I should have the motor mostly dialed in. Lots of other goodies coming soon in next update.