Gleeso

As am I! I honestly couldn't be happier with the quality of them.

Man, that's exactly how it would have gone down. Thanks again for your persuasions, haha.

Also, I think I won't be keeping P/S. Have a mate who is a fitter and turner who said he's willing to do another mates rack, so I'll try and see if I can get mine sorted as well. No P/S is an aesthetic choice...as was the tubs.

I was only able to give one side a coat of etch primer tonight to stop the rust bunnies getting at it. Will have to do the other side tomorrow.
I was sort of working on both the Rolla and Sileighty at the same time.

s13chuck

very detailed build, im loving it!!

Darren

is there a manual rack that could go in to replace the power one? or are you stuck with getting an arm workout?

I know people usually just fill it and loop it when they remove the pump

Gleeso

No idea really. I think the main idea is to remove the seals and smash some grease in there.

I need to do some research on the matter, but a manual rack would satisfy me greatly.

Will keep you posted on the matter.

91coupesr20det

Would a manual rack from a nissan hardbody pickup work? Like a d21 pickup? Idk just and idea man. Nice build tho man... keep up the quality work!!

killer240

Pilot roller bearing sucks, go solid

mcnaughty

You strip the rack down and grind some slits in to the plungers inside the rack, fill it up with grese and hay presto it works on the same princaple as a manual steering rack.

Darren

I was wondering more for the lock to lock ratio. The P/S rack would still be unruley in a parking lot with it's ratio, but if you could find a quicker ratio manual rack, one that's made for that duty, it'd be a little nicer when you're going slow.... that's all

Looks like things are coming together though, good stuff... wish i could say the same haha, haven't touched mine in a few weeks

Gleeso

Craig, you want to do it for me?

I honestly couldn't be bothered about how hard the car will be to drive at slow speed.

In terms of making it happen, I'll just go about doing what my hombre is talking about.

mcnaughty

Iv been driving mine for a year with out p/s, its actually verry drivable if yyour not a twig. I still need to open mine up and modify it i might do it for you depending on how many things i decide to smash while doing mine.

Gleeso

Coated the tubs in etch the other day to reduce any rusting that may want to occur whilst waiting for them to be welded in and painted properly.



Went and picked up this nice rare piece of kit thanks to a mate. It's a Tomei 3-Point Brace. Couldn't be happier with it! The brackets could do with a new lick of paint, but the anodized bars are in pretty good condition.

So glad the badge is still on it, too.



It also came with all the bolts as well. Even better!



Was planning to atleast have sanded the engine bay a little more and have it coated in etch before the end of today, but I doubt that'll happen.

Gleeso

Recieved my items today thanks to Marshall (Tengoku Imports), and his home delivery service.

ALL OF THE PARTS!!



Manley Rods:



CP Pistons and Rings etc.:



That's what I like to see, none of that China shit!



Mazworx Head Studs:



Tomei Fuel Pressure Regulator:



Tomei FPR with his mate...:



So happy with the service recieved from Tengoku Imports, and the quality of all the parts.

Gleeso

Went to a mates earlier to get my internal gate welded shut. I did just that.





Going to buy some spray on ceramic coat to cover the welds up. Should look a little better as well.

Gleeso

After a fantastic day at work, it was nice to come home to more car parts.

I ordered this stuff only on Sunday, so pretty happy with how quick it all came.

GKTech S13/180SX SR20DET Eccentric Throttle Wheel:



Those unfamiliar with the product; "The S13/180sx SR20DET eccentric (ie. off-center) throttle wheel makes the travel of the throttle cable down low in the rev range longer and gives you more control, and makes the travel up high shorter for instant throttle response. Great for drift or even general street use. Seriously, one of the best cheap mods money can buy."

GKTech Billet Aluminium Solid Gearbox Mount:



Pretty self explanatory.

The only mounts that I have left to purchase are my engine mounts, which will be Cusco Solid Engine Mounts. That'll mean the bushes will be solid all the way through.

StryfeS13

Those tubs are fucking sick. I wish they werent so expensive though. Are there any other companies that produce pre-fitted weld in tubs like that?

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Gotta love Zilvia.

Gleeso

Haha, they are indeed! I just bit the bullet, and having a large sum of cash in my hand that I could freely waste, made it an easy decision.

I'm not aware of any other places that do the same, sorry dude.

humilde_s13

where may I get one of those purple hydro ebrake?

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Darren

I have a set of solid motor mounts i was contemplating using, however, i'm worried about it being too much vibration..

Wondering what your thoughts on that are. It appears you don't care... is this more or less a track car?

Mine's more of a street car than a track car so that's why i'm asking

might just get some nismo mounts and call it a day

PG BOOSTED

I believe thats parts by max

Gleeso

You would be right, I want the car to be as raw as possible. That's just how I like it. Although, the car is still, and will continue to be, road regoed.

I'd say probably get some Nismo ones, like you said. I believe they're only 60% stiffer, get a Nismo tranny mount as well. Should make a noticeable difference but not be too harsh to drive daily if you're so inclined to do so.

Gleeso

This is true.

Here's the PBM link:

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Enjoy!

Gleeso

I cleaned the rear housing up a bit, and then sprayed the ceramic coating on it. The ceramic spray I used wasn't the best, not to mention the housing was rusting beforehand, so it's flaked in some spots.

Before:



After:



The finish isn't too bad. It's a low mount turbo so I'm not really too fussed with it.


I also got around to finishing off the sanding in the engine bay and applying the etch.

All ready to go:



Afterwards:



With the tubs sitting in there just to get a feel of how the engine bay will look once done:





Somewhat productive day.

Darren

Thanks for the feedback on the mounts... i was leaning that way but now i'm pretty much positive.

bay's starting to look good. It's amazing what making it all one color will do!

Gleeso

No worries, always willing to help out.

Agreed! My parents seem to appreciate its aesthetics a little more as well, haha.

Gleeso

After a rollercoaster of a day, from almost being crushed by some fat cunt in his Ford Explorer to dealing with non-stop Christmas carols and more ignorant retards, it was nice to come home to some car parts.

An early Christmas present from me, to me.





Enkei RPF1's

Front: 17x9+22
Rears: 17x10+18

Will probably need some spacers, but I'll deal with that once I have new coilovers and the car can sit on the ground.

I also opted for the centre caps, which I think was a good decision.



Bugger all progress with the rest of the car, although, tubs should be getting done soon enough.

Gleeso

To make a shit day a lot better (this seems to be a pattern) car parts are there to get me my spirits up. After a lot of thought and questioning from others as to why I didnt buy it, a payment plan has been agreed upon, and now this is mine....





Specs:

New Sr20DET Block
Ported, Polished and Flow Benched Head
Machined Block
Full Nissan Gasket Set (Intake/Exhaust Manifold, Rocker Cover Gasket)
Genuine Nissan Timing Chain
Genuine Nissan Oil Pump S15
Genuine Nissan Water Pump
Genuine Nissan S15 Tensioner and Tensioner Bracket (Metal)
Farrera 1mm Over Sized Valves
HKS 278 degree Intake And Exhaust Cams
Tomei Solid Lifters (Lasher Killer Kit)
Tomei Valve Guides
Tomei Test Shimms
Tomei Type B Double Valve springs
Tomei Cam Sprockets
Tomei 2.2L Stroker Crank
Tomei Rods
Tomei Custom Pistons
Tomei Gudion Pins
Tomei Piston Rings
Tomei 1.2mm Head gasket
Tomei Rocker Arm Stoppers
Ceramic Coated Valves and Pistons
Greddy Oil Sump
ARP Head bolts
ARP Rod bolts
ARP Main studs
Nismo big end bearings

Further info: The motor was built by C-red and machine work carried out by Heinz engineering, the motor has approx 10000km's on it.

This has knocked at least a month off of wating and saving money, so I can save for ECU and 6Boob, now.

Going to keep the other engine and just build that up slowly and chuck it in something else later down the line.

Pretty happy with the purchase.

mcnaughty

i was actually going to buy it next year you have ruined everythig gleeso why!!!!!why!!!!why!!!!!

Gleeso

That's what you said about the fuel rail and injectors, haha.

Gleeso

This build has snowballed so much, but I have no fucks to give!

This will be the turbo setup I'm going to run:

- GTX3071 and a twin scroll rear housing to suit 60mm wheel

- 6Boost Twin Scroll with T3 Flange with twin 38mm outlets

- 2x Tial 38mm gates

This setup should do me for a good while.

ronny.jpn

You've come along nicely man. Love it. Subscribed.