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Old 07-26-2013, 06:28 AM   #91
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Great conversion, big fan of the red cam covers!
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Old 07-26-2013, 10:47 AM   #92
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So a little update...

My radiator was pretty freaking clogged up causing the 1UZ to overheat =( no blown head gaskets but now the engine is noisy and has this slight tapping sound. I'll pull the motor later on and see what's going on.


So I got me a new radiator since I still had warranty. Threw that on and works like a charm except for those noises in the engine...


Took my car in to Mercedes Benz for a tire change...


Then sold my wheels to and bought the same wheels again but in bronze and brand new...


Wrapped them in 225/35R18 Hankook up front and 265/35R18 Continental at the rear...
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:15 AM   #93
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Tapping noise? Video?
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:10 PM   #94
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Man this is a badass engine swap! On another note, noticed a carbon fiber hood in these recent pics....what brand if you don't mind me asking, and you using hood pins? Sorry for so many questions lol! Great build keep the updates coming
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Old 07-29-2013, 05:47 PM   #95
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I don't remember what brand it is but I bought it a little over 1 year ago. Still has the clear coat nice and glossy. I'm not using hood pins either. I'll install those soon.
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Old 07-29-2013, 06:06 PM   #96
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for the rims, are you rolled or pulled? What size are you running, 18x9.5? what offsets? Sorry im still learning lol.
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Old 07-30-2013, 01:43 AM   #97
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Very nice! That 1UZ sits really nice in there. What did you do on the cross member to make it fit?
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:11 AM   #98
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Rolled and slightly pulled on the rear. 18x9.5 +15

As for the crossmember I did nothing. Only installed the mounting kit and voila!
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Old 08-19-2013, 11:57 PM   #99
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did that tapping go away? you may have burnt your valves up if you ran it with just headers and no exhaust.
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Old 08-20-2013, 01:57 AM   #100
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Subscribed for my future build.. still deciding on rb20 or this... but most likely a 1uzfe. Need that torque for drifting.
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Old 08-20-2013, 09:47 AM   #101
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did that tapping go away? you may have burnt your valves up if you ran it with just headers and no exhaust.
Still taps but only when it has warmed up. Morning start up you can't hear it. But I will say that the valvetrain got really noisy after it overheated.
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Old 09-19-2013, 01:28 PM   #102
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idk why but i freaking LOVE this build. the 1uz just sounds sooo badass. but i must ask. if you had to rate it on difficulty to swap from 1-10 what would you rate it?
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Old 09-19-2013, 02:22 PM   #103
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most difficult being a 10 I say a 2
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:46 PM   #104
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Sick as hell bro looking fresh did u get ur car painted ? Also how much did the ka rebuild cost u ? Cuz I'm looking to rebuild mine
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Old 11-09-2013, 03:28 PM   #105
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Any up dates man
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Old 11-10-2013, 02:04 AM   #106
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I'm loving this! Your S14 looks amazing. I have been putting together my 1uz swap since January, going VERY SLOWLY... :P I have mine in a '89 shell I'm piecing back together, planning on finishing next year so I'm emissions exempt.
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:31 PM   #107
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Any up dates man
he has sold this car. he now has a wrx wagon and is building a 1uz s13 coupe.
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Old 11-11-2013, 11:36 AM   #108
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That is correct zenkiset... I actually traded my s14 for a Subaru WRX Wagon. I got a baby on the way so I had to put my priorities first. But it doesn't stop there... I have an s13 which I will build also with a 1uz engine. You guys can follow me in Instagram under sezio_g to check out my progress and work i've done. Thank you all for your support! But please stand by for something greater!
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Old 11-11-2013, 12:15 PM   #109
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DANG sucks you sold this...itd be nice to get some advice for a ka trans in my ls to 5 speed swap.
minus the ls motor and ecu how much did it run you to simply be able to use the trans with the 1UZ?
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Old 11-11-2013, 02:20 PM   #110
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I bought a kit that ran about $1377 and some change
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Old 11-11-2013, 02:32 PM   #111
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if i can 5 speed swap my LS all for around 1-1500 with parts that would be so worth it!
thank you sir! wonder if id be better off trying to find an sr trans tho KA's are pretty much free
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Old 11-11-2013, 03:23 PM   #112
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That is correct zenkiset... I actually traded my s14 for a Subaru WRX Wagon. I got a baby on the way so I had to put my priorities first. But it doesn't stop there... I have an s13 which I will build also with a 1uz engine. You guys can follow me in Instagram under sezio_g to check out my progress and work i've done. Thank you all for your support! But please stand by for something greater!
Awe man. I are sad!

Also i would advise NOT putting a KA transmission in a Ls400. They are not that strong.

This was with a SR and 245's.
I would suggest a r154 or a 350z trans (they're cheaper than you would think. I picked mine up for $300)
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Old 11-12-2013, 07:07 AM   #113
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Dang shoguner lol you sheared off that gear! My KA trans did pretty well. Then again I daily drove my car more than anything. I did have plans to use the 350z tranny though.
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Dang shoguner lol you sheared off that gear! My KA trans did pretty well. Then again I daily drove my car more than anything. I did have plans to use the 350z tranny though.
It was my friend's car. I used a 350z trans right off the bat.
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Old 11-12-2013, 10:52 AM   #115
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Old 11-12-2013, 02:24 PM   #116
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if this was going to be anything other than my daily driver I would not use the ka tranny, but it will be my daily. very little beating on this thing and little to no clutch kicking. but as soon as I can find an s13 vert to daily, the 1uz s14 will deff be upgrading to a 350z trans and be turned into a track car.

but first things first.. I gotta finish the swap before any of the others can happen lol.
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Old 12-04-2014, 03:27 PM   #117
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Hello guys I thought I'd share my little build with you guys. I've had my s14 for about 5 years now and have had several times
when I felt like selling it. I finally made up my mind and decided to keep it. It's a 1995 SE model that came automatic. I did a
manual swap myself shortly after I got the car. Started getting upgrades here and there. blah blah blah not much of a typer so
i'm just going to post up pictures and go from there...
what specs are those white xxr 521
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