LS3 S13 Build Inspired by Broadfield and Pstl_Pete's Builds - Page 4 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

jorge1190 · 02-07-2013, 01:29 PM

Wow a brand new aero bumper. Just wow

blessedhellrider · 02-18-2013, 07:02 PM

very pretty AC lines . do you link they will get heat soak?

hanson02 · 04-15-2013, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbozx

After sitting like this for the last four years, I started following Pstl_Pete's modified magazine articles and then also found Broadfield's build thread here on Zilvia and got the desire and inspiration to rebuild the car and start enjoying it again. The reason it had sat there for so long, was due to many things in life, but the smog and registration issues every year became too much of an issue to deal with. Pstl_Pete showed an easy way to get a hassle free smog legal solution, so I started gathering info and parts a few months ago.

Untitled by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Here is the how my S13 looked before it went into its 4 year hibernation.

13 by gnakata2007, on Flickr

4 by gnakata2007, on Flickr

DSCN0052 by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Thank goodness the lift still worked as I installed the lift, put the S13 on it and raised it and did not touch it till this day

Untitled by gnakata2007, on Flickr

SR on its way to my buddy's house to get installed in his Datsun 510.

Untitled by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Nice to see the light of day after 4 years.

Untitled by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Ive always loved this S13!!! What Rim/Tire Sizes/Offsets do you have ? Its perfect.

taeisbeast · 04-15-2013, 02:47 AM

Im not sure if anyone asked, but my connection sucks here in the sandbox, but please share your info on your lift in your garage, i plan to the same.

Thank you.

Tank_4g63 · 04-16-2013, 08:14 AM

Very nice looking build. I love ls1 swaps in lightweight rwd cars like this.

k240sx · 04-18-2013, 01:49 AM

Hey man ,this is Kenny here !didnt know you have a build thread here !!
Always want a LS3 smog free 240sx since I got one of your SR20 S13!!
Because we don't have to deal the smog in cal if we have this kit and done it right ...
Always want to follow how's ur 240sx going when I meet u at johns shop ,I always wish u can finish it ASAP ,because I know I want to see it in person at johns

Never meet a Nissan Guy like you and take care every cars that u own(of course inculding the one I got from u !!)
Hope one day we can take some nice pictures for our cars together ....
Can't wait to see two sliver nissan cars park side by side hehe

Btw , even my car still in process and almost done in few weeks larer ...u make me have a idea to make a build thread for my car also

!!

Best luck to you !!and hope the A/C can work perfact as u plan !!!!

ddr_geo · 04-14-2016, 05:57 PM

3 years late but i just happened to stumble upon this thread. this thing ever get finished? loved the progress so far.

TSL · 04-16-2016, 07:36 AM

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

Pblesh85 · 04-20-2016, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

Ouch....

But all of the good builds on here all go the same way. The for sale thread....

TSL · 04-20-2016, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pblesh85

But all of the good builds on here all go the same way. The for sale thread....

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

rawgarage · 04-20-2016, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

Sheeeeesh.....

scottie · 04-20-2016, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

OR you go out and buy a Z06 or GTR for $60K, still impress the 18yr olds but now fall into the midlife crisis crowd where they ask you to attend wine tasting and swinger parties.

Rovch · 04-21-2016, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottie

OR you go out and buy a Z06 or GTR for $60K, still impress the 18yr olds but now fall into the midlife crisis crowd where they ask you to attend wine tasting and swinger parties.

I like wine tasting.

Pblesh85 · 04-21-2016, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

I disagree, but that's just me. You don't build a car because you want to make it better than some car that's 10,15,20 years newer. You build it because you want to make it your own.

I'm 31, I make 100k a year plus, my 93 coupe is hardly a shit box in ANY WAY, and I can't care less about some 18 year old kids approval or not. I simply like my car because I do. That's the only reason someone needs to build something.

And if you really need to sell your 25year old "shit box" to be able to afford to have a kid or buy a house... Well you need to re think your life.

rawgarage · 04-21-2016, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pblesh85

And if you really need to sell your 25year old "shit box" to be able to afford to have a kid or buy a house... Well you need to re think your life.

Umm ppl do this 24/7 C'monSON....

TSL · 04-21-2016, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pblesh85

I make 100k a year plus

Haha check out this insecure guy. Comes out swinging his paycheck around because some random idiot on the internet made a broad generalisation.

JIMB0 · 04-21-2016, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

Here is what usually happens.

1) You are young and want a car with every mod possible done to it. You buy a $5k car and start buying parts, blow all your money and realise you can't afford to do what you imagine in your head. Then you either part it out or drive around in a half finished piece of shit telling everyone you aint care.

2) You are old enough and in a position in life to modify a car the way you imagined when you were young. You blow all your money and realise you have a family and responsibilities and spending $50k on a $5k car is stupid unless you are a manchild still trying to impress 18yr olds. Then you part it out and go buy a new $50k sports car that has a warranty and is better in every way and less embarrassing than driving a shitbox 25yr old car.

Bought > Built

Turbozx · 02-10-2019, 05:26 PM

Well after 6 years since my last progress post, I am back at it. A marriage, a newborn and a house move put things on hold, but I am pushing to get my 240 back on the road this summer. I had to enlist the help of some friends, but will get this going again. We just mocked one of the most challenging tasks of getting the exhaust/cats routed between the frame and through the steering rack.

passsteeringrack by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Passengersidecat by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Driversidecat by gnakata2007, on Flickr

That's all for now, but I am excited to be moving forward again.

Glenn

ultimateirving · 02-10-2019, 08:19 PM

I like the shot with the TIG! And i know how taxing the major life changes can be. Hope to see some more updates soon.

*afishysilvia* · 02-10-2019, 08:24 PM

So much work to be smog legal...sheesh.

Turbozx · 02-14-2019, 11:45 PM

A little update.

Here is the driver side exhaust with cat

driversidecatattached by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Here is the passenger side

passengersidecatattached by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Here are some heat shields on the frame rails right above where the cats sit.

catheatshields by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Here is how it looks with the engine in the car with the exhaust and cats

bottomviewfromfront by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Passengersidecatsideview by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Driversidecatsideview by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Here is the Sikky relocation shift on the T56 Magnum tranny. This positions the shifter exactly in the correct position as the Magnum tranny is 4 inches shorter than the standard T56 tranny

siikkyrelocationshifter by gnakata2007, on Flickr

Benfica7 · 02-15-2019, 01:17 PM

Subscribed

UJCD · 02-17-2019, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSL

I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

was about to post this. But i was happily surprised!

SR20PWRALTY · 02-18-2019, 12:07 AM

Could have used some smaller cats that are cali legal. Didn't Pete go with smaller cats?

Great build! Wish my car looked this clean.

da_crew10 · 02-18-2019, 07:46 AM

Wowy this build is of great quality, keep the updates coming.

CamryOnBronze · 02-18-2019, 08:10 AM

Super excited to see you back at it- thanks for sharing the updates! Still crazy jealous of that brand new Silvia aero bumper.

*TheRealSy90* · 02-19-2019, 11:22 AM

Worlds best build thread resurrection because it didn't end up in a part out! Awesome, I missed this build the first time around so nice to see you back at it.

obscene · 02-20-2019, 11:18 AM

congrats on being able to stick with the build during so many life events. that's not easy at all.

Turbozx · 02-20-2019, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR20PWRALTY

Could have used some smaller cats that are cali legal. Didn't Pete go with smaller cats?

Great build! Wish my car looked this clean.

These are the same cats that Pete used as they are part of the GM E-Rod CARB approved crate engine package. In order to pass CARB we have to install all the parts from the engine package, which includes the very valuable CARB exemption sticker.

Just a side note that my friend bought Pete's car and was able to get it smogged using the charcoal canister from my stock E-Rod engine package. My friend eventually sold Pete's car to someone in Hawaii. I got the charcoal canister back so I can get smogged as well when I finish this build.

*s1421* · 02-21-2019, 06:23 PM

Nice! Im doing same swap for my Zenki. Thinking of doing a build thread too.

02-18-2013, 07:02 PM	#92
blessedhellrider Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: tampaish Age: 39 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very pretty AC lines . do you link they will get heat soak? __________________

04-15-2013, 02:47 AM	#94
taeisbeast Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas/Afghan Posts: 738 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Im not sure if anyone asked, but my connection sucks here in the sandbox, but please share your info on your lift in your garage, i plan to the same. Thank you. __________________ Intangible Visionary: Multimedia Production

04-16-2013, 08:14 AM	#95
Tank_4g63 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntsville AL Age: 33 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice looking build. I love ls1 swaps in lightweight rwd cars like this. __________________ 1992 Talon TSi - DD/Weekend Drag car 1993 240sx - Jackstand Balla

02-10-2019, 05:26 PM	#108
Turbozx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well after 6 years since my last progress post, I am back at it. A marriage, a newborn and a house move put things on hold, but I am pushing to get my 240 back on the road this summer. I had to enlist the help of some friends, but will get this going again. We just mocked one of the most challenging tasks of getting the exhaust/cats routed between the frame and through the steering rack. passsteeringrack by gnakata2007, on Flickr Passengersidecat by gnakata2007, on Flickr Driversidecat by gnakata2007, on Flickr That's all for now, but I am excited to be moving forward again. Glenn __________________ 91 Z32 TT, 92 Z32 TT, 90 240 LSX in progress, 09 GT-R, 18 Honda Ridgeline

02-10-2019, 08:19 PM	#109
ultimateirving Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I like the shot with the TIG! And i know how taxing the major life changes can be. Hope to see some more updates soon. __________________ Z32 with lq4 swap Desert Street Scene \|\| Dssevents.com

02-07-2013, 01:29 PM	#91
jorge1190 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Culpeper, Va Age: 30 Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Wow a brand new aero bumper. Just wow

04-18-2013, 01:49 AM	#96
k240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA and WA Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Hey man ,this is Kenny here !didnt know you have a build thread here !! Always want a LS3 smog free 240sx since I got one of your SR20 S13!! Because we don't have to deal the smog in cal if we have this kit and done it right ... Always want to follow how's ur 240sx going when I meet u at johns shop ,I always wish u can finish it ASAP ,because I know I want to see it in person at johns Never meet a Nissan Guy like you and take care every cars that u own(of course inculding the one I got from u !!) Hope one day we can take some nice pictures for our cars together .... Can't wait to see two sliver nissan cars park side by side hehe Btw , even my car still in process and almost done in few weeks larer ...u make me have a idea to make a build thread for my car also !! Best luck to you !!and hope the A/C can work perfact as u plan !!!!

04-14-2016, 05:57 PM	#97
ddr_geo Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	3 years late but i just happened to stumble upon this thread. this thing ever get finished? loved the progress so far.

04-16-2016, 07:36 AM	#98
TSL Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess since the build was inspired by Broadfield he also decided to part it out before it was finished.

02-10-2019, 08:24 PM	#110
afishysilvia Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,373 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 30 reviews	So much work to be smog legal...sheesh. __________________ Dont be a pussy...Leave your name

02-14-2019, 11:45 PM	#111
Turbozx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A little update. Here is the driver side exhaust with cat driversidecatattached by gnakata2007, on Flickr Here is the passenger side passengersidecatattached by gnakata2007, on Flickr Here are some heat shields on the frame rails right above where the cats sit. catheatshields by gnakata2007, on Flickr Here is how it looks with the engine in the car with the exhaust and cats bottomviewfromfront by gnakata2007, on Flickr Passengersidecatsideview by gnakata2007, on Flickr Driversidecatsideview by gnakata2007, on Flickr Here is the Sikky relocation shift on the T56 Magnum tranny. This positions the shifter exactly in the correct position as the Magnum tranny is 4 inches shorter than the standard T56 tranny siikkyrelocationshifter by gnakata2007, on Flickr __________________ 91 Z32 TT, 92 Z32 TT, 90 240 LSX in progress, 09 GT-R, 18 Honda Ridgeline

02-15-2019, 01:17 PM	#112
Benfica7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subscribed

02-18-2019, 12:07 AM	#114
SR20PWRALTY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SOCAL Posts: 579 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Could have used some smaller cats that are cali legal. Didn't Pete go with smaller cats? Great build! Wish my car looked this clean.

02-18-2019, 08:10 AM	#116
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 3,913 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	Super excited to see you back at it- thanks for sharing the updates! Still crazy jealous of that brand new Silvia aero bumper. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

02-20-2019, 11:18 AM	#118
obscene Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PA Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	congrats on being able to stick with the build during so many life events. that's not easy at all. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/bennyobscene

02-21-2019, 06:23 PM	#120
s1421 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Nice! Im doing same swap for my Zenki. Thinking of doing a build thread too.

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