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Hello everyone. Decided to make a thread highlighting the progression of my S-Chassis during my winter build.

Anyways, my name is Alex. I'm from St. Louis, Missouri. I'm a college student and focus my time and energy to work, bills, cars, and school work.

On to the car!

These are the previous outlines of the car before late last year.
Time to bring everyone up to speed.
Background info on the car:
1995 Nissan 240sx Base Model
Emerald Blue Paint
69F S14 SR20DET from a 1998 Nissan Silvia
Nismo Motor/Transmission Mounts
Mishimoto Radiator/Flex-a-Lite-Fans/Samco Hoses
Front Mount Intercooler/Sard BOV
Z32 MAF/Apex'i SAF-C Tuned by myself...
Greddy Profec B-Spec II Boost Controller set at 11lbs.
Exedy Stage 2 Clutch
Greddy 'Trust' 3" Downpipe

6-Point Roll Cage (1.75''x0.95 DOM Tubing) Nascar DoorBars
Recaro SPG Pole Position with Sparco 4-Point Harness
Powered by Max Coilovers
Q45 Brakes
Powered by Max Hydraulic Hand Brake
Tein Tension Rods/Tie Rods/Tower Brace
Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Whiteline Rear Sway Bar
Enkei RPF1 SBC paired with Muteki Purple Chrome lug nuts (17x9.5+18 & 17x10+18)
MB Battle Gunmetal (17x9.5+15)





This was my 2nd SR. I sought reliability after the 1st one blew up.

This winter, I decided to take on a project I've really been intrigued on doing for quite some time. Originally, I was going to pick up a MX83 Cressida and swap a 1JZ into there. However, I realized it would be much more neat in the S14.

Reasons for choosing this power plant?
- Forged Bottom End
- Inline 6
- R154
Browsing supraforums, I always get a kick out of the noobie threads titled: "How Much Boost is Safe" etc. etc. Everyone always responds, "whatever the fuck you want" xD. Lastly, I can keep the engine in relatively stock form and attain my power goals.


Tear Down Begins. October 2010.
Also, test fitting my new, err used Version Select Type II

SR is out.
I didn't care to document this too much. You all have seen a SR swap.

De-greased.

The New Engine/Transmission. Also, the adapted Engine Mounts and Transmission Crossmember. Courtesy of ZeroLift.

The following takes place from December 2010-January 2011:

Avid Solid Mounts

Sanding down the front Cam Covers.

Maintenance.

2JZ Water Pump Installed.

New Timing Belt
Front Crank Seal
Cam Seals

More cleaning.

HKS 264 Cams.

Looking much better.
Driftmotion Aluminum Pulley Kit installed as well.

Shot of the radiator.
Griffin 2 Core, 3" Thick.

Did a test fit.
Oil Pan and the Sway Bar contact. Looking into spacers or the Sikky front sway bar.

See what Salt does to the underchassis?
Old Subframe, damaged. Primary reason for replacement is due to the fact that a PO cut square holes for the front diff mounts to put a wrench on the top of the nuts.

Idiots.


Meters.
Apex'i EL II
- Boost, Water Temp, Oil Temp, Control Box


ACT Stage 4 Clutch, 3200 Pressure Plate.

60-1
.70 A/R
4" Inlet.
GT35 sizing.

Setrab Oil Cooler, Spal Fan.

2JZ AEM EMS
Dr. Tweak Jumper Harness
Apex'i Big Power Intercooler 24x9x4.75"

FUuuuuuuu.
Hours of the air hammer, and these damn collars are un-seized.

New subframe with PBM Risers installed.
Yes, I know I'm missing the driver side Traction Arm; was still snagging the seized bolt off the old subframe.

Intake off. Installing the wiring harness.


Shot of the exhaust manifold and external mounting.

Looks so bare.
Re-surfaced OEM Flywheel.
ARP Flywheel bolts installed.

Ready for the motor!

Fuel Rail and the 680 CC Injectors

Doing work!

Re-assembled.

Mated and ready for installation.

March 2011:


1JZ Ecu Plugs
Nissan f4 Connector

Ignitor mounted.
Fuel lines ran to the trunk.

Mounted to the driver side frame rail.


Shot of the SS Clutch lines and the new OEM Slave Cylinder

Lines mounted.
Rubberized undercoating on the underbody.

Wire-wheeling the trunk.

Big Bird thew up.

-6 Fittings!

Oil Return Assembled.
Aeromotive FPR Mounted!

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Yes!
Looks soooo much better!

Wiring the fuel pump.

Gutted the OEM Cluster to make room for all the new performance meters!

All of them minus the Boost/Wideband. Those will be mounted in the center console area, above the Heater control possibly.

Another shot of the fuel rail.
-8 Adapter to -6 Lines

Getting there.

T-Fitting to get coolant to the Idle Speed Control Valve



So long for now. Back to school to finish up the semester. I hope to have the car running by the beginning of May, then it's off for tuning.

I will post pictures of new parts acquiring in the time being.

Alex

KAs14slider

Nice build man. Your car is kinda like mine except my 1j is stock. This really makes me want to go single.

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ka-turbo

WOOW this awesome man...u make it look soo simple...*few oem replacement parts, add some upgrades here and there, get some conversion mounts, and a few other miscellaneous thigns BAM your done*....
is it really as easy and simple as your making out to be....
ive been wanting to do the same thing for a while but after my ka build ill be doing this next in an s14a also, except i wanna do 1jz bottom end wit a 2jz top end....what are your expected power goals and what kinda of power band, RPM do these motors top out at...8k easily...9k?....cant wait to see this done...good luck wit the build

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CamryOnBronze

I think I recognize this car from MDU event pics- looking good! Nice progress.

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AEM 3.5 Bar Map Sensor

AEM Boost Control Solenoid


SPL Toe Arm

SPL Traction Arm

Also, purchased a Chromoly DriveShaft Shop driveshaft.

Version Select Type II Front Bumper, Origin F/R 30mm Overfenders in early May.

Need to order some more parts for the oil cooling system, other than that this build is almost complete.

Thanks for the comments everyone^^

alex_s817

awesome, in for the results. what fuel are you planning on running? E85 yes yes?

BlackZenkiS14

ALEX BedWetter!

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ILoveMyRHS13

Yay it's Alex! I can't wait to see this thing done and in action.

Ever figure out your fuel rail fitting issue?

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SnakeKack

Awesome idea. And I like how you are doing everything.

illest13

sick! i'm just finishing my 1j in my s13.
making me wanna go single soo bad now..
good luck!

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I've done hours and hours of research on this swap/motor/transmission. I refuse to cut any corners. Sure, it's somewhat ambitious, but it's been a great challenge.
Just like an RB swap: mounts, wiring, driveshaft. Obviously the RB is much more documented into a S-Chassis, but this swap is becoming more and more common.

Factory Redline is 7,500 RPM. I'll rev the motor to 8,000 RPM with the cams.

93 Octane for now.

Doug! I'll be back on Forza 3 soon xD.
Well, I'm on my 4th fitting on the feed side x__X.

1) 90 Degree -6 Feed, Hit the firewall
2) 90 Degree -6 Female, to Male; Hit the firewall
3) -8 Male, 90 Degree, to Female -6, Leaked...everywhere. It was a swivel type
4) -8 Male, O-ring, 90 Degree to Male -6. It better work xD



It's a tight fit x__x

pandaroo

sick!!! good luck to a fellow jz swapper.

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slow40sx

ALEX!!!! shit is lookin dirty, can't wait to see it rip

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zoomswimmer

Looks good Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait until you bring it out

ka-turbo

wow cant wait to see this thing done....deff a thread subscription for me....might be hitting u up in the faaar future after i get my ka up and running and have more mula for an s14 1jz build

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dorkjoey240

this is baddass i gotta save up $$$$

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Thanks for the compliments^^.

Taking some suggestions...
I'm trying to sort out some radiator hoses. The upper water neck will have the two nipples blocked off/welded shut; also the neck will feed straight into the upper radiator hose, instead of the 90.

I'm thinking a lower KA hose will work, and even the upper. Just wanted to see what everyone thought first before I purchased something xD.

And.
The throttle cable. Anyone know where to go/look for a custom cable?
1: Buy a new custom cable that fits my dimensions.
2: Any way to mesh the Toyota and Nissan one together?

HS13KLS

Yo Alex! This car is the jam! Keep up the good work

dubbs.

It's amazing to see everything compiled in one thread. It's easy to forget everything this car's been through. Can't wait till it's done!

treken2t87

Nice build, always loved this car! I met you at an MDU event last year in Jeffersonville. Hope to see it out this year.

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KingMidas

keep it up nice work

ElmStormer

Alex its looking awesome. Making some progress for sure!

bc.

I didn't know you started a build thread on here! great work of course and I will see you in a few weeks

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Small parts update.
No real progress as of late since I'm at school wrapping up the semester.

- Chromoly Driveshaft Shop, Driveshaft on Order

I'm driving back from Utah to STL the 1st week of May, stopping in Chicago to pick up the Aero pieces.

- Origin Front +20mm Over Fenders
- Origin Rear +30mm Over Fenders
- Version Select Type II Front Bumper

Today, I purchased the rest of my suspension.


Baller Bolts, Rear Suspension arm bolts

Sikky Front Sway Bar.
I had originally planned to space my current Tanabe one, however I decided to purchase a new instead that will clearance the oil pan.

Yeah yeah, it's just pictures of parts. In a few weeks, I'll have the continuing build-up, videos, dyno-time, paint, etc. etc.

Alex

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Another update.
I've made a lot of progress since finishing up another year of school.


Looking much better.

Sikky sway bar installed with perfect clearance

Downpipe and wastegate installed.

The finished gauge cluster!

I went ahead and ordered a MKIII Samco kit. Lower hose fits perfect.

Power steering kit installed. Really cleaned up the engine bay.

Driveshaft Shop driveshaft pieced together perfectly.

Shot of the downpipe underneath; will have to be modified for better clearance.

Only 1 clutch inspection cover came with my transmission. Toyota wanted $90 a side for them, so I found some carbon fiber ones on Ebay. They're pretty lame but will do the trick.

And a last shot of the clearance between the radiator and engine. Had I used a single core radiator, puller fans could have been used.

Still waiting, almost a month later, my Baller Bolts rear suspension bolts. Hopefully this week, I'll get the car trailered to have intercooler mounted and piping fabbed up.

Also need to wire up my AEM Map sensor, wideband, and boost solenoid. Lots of progress, just the small things from here.

Alex

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IC Mounted/Piping.

Modified upper coolant neck

Changed the angle of the dump pipe for clearance.


Much much more to come here in the next few days.

JonathanPrem

So all you need is those mounts from touge to install the motor in to factory crossmember?

turbo2nr

+1 very interested in this information as well

awesome swap btw! cant wait to see it complete

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