Dazed and Confused - The Anti-Drift - An S15 powered Kouki S14 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

brianglawson · 09-22-2014, 08:06 PM

There are a FEW recent pictures below, followed by some background information, specifications, and the beginning of my time with the car.

**For Recent Updates Please go to the Later Pages with the most Recent Posts and Discussion!!**

Hey Guys, I'm Brian.
About Ten years ago or so, I had a fairly nice, well rounded S13 Coupe with a very clean SR swap. It was a father son project that I still kick myself for getting rid of a decade later. I have had a few great cars and a few shitboxes since (more to come on those once I update this thread). I recently sold my 1969 Firebird Coupe and decided it was time to fill that void. I decided an S14 was the only way to go. I was dead set on my decision, it would be a Kouki S14 in either White, Red, or Silver. I originally started looking for bone stock cars with which I would do an S14 SR swap and start from scratch. Iam working on a fairly decent budget, I am going to build my ULTIMATE S14. I eventually opened my criteria up to include cleanly swapped cars. Well, as luck would have it, I stumbled across a very solid 97, Ultra Red S14 with a fresh S15 Spec R SR20DET swap about 3 Hours from home. The car was relatively low mileage, all the VIN's matched, All of the Glass was OEM, the interior was clean, and she was ready to go!!

Long Story Short, I snagged her up! The Previous owner did a great job with the swap, and did not hesitate to provide me with any and all information concerning the car. I will absolutely have to change a few things, but Charles provided me with a wonderful canvas to start my build.

A current agenda is posted at the bottom. I will be updating this build thread as I go along, both editing the original post, and keeping track of my progress with pictures and small write-ups along the way.

It feels great to be back in the game. 10 years is a long time; upon my return to Zilvia, I've noticed the scene has changed drastically. I feel like an OG. This will NOT be a Drift car. It will see Autocross Duty, hopefully a few HPDE's and some open track days at a few Tracks in driving distance. It will be my street warrior to carve up all of the great roads here in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia and Southern West Virginia. I'm looking for a Stable suspension, but something that is compliant enough and has enough travel to absorb all of the imperfections this region has to offer. It will get some fat rubber, and it will always have it's Air Conditioning.

It's a bit late... and I didn't get home until 3:30 this morning after getting the car. I'll update this post tomorrow with a better introduction, some history of my past builds, and finally snap some proper pictures with the Trusty Nikon!

Cheers
Brian

• Dazed and Confused - The Anti-Drift - a Kouki S14
o 1997 240SX SE
o Ultra Red
o Original Manual Car
o 124,410 Miles at purchase (9/21/2014)
o All panels have Matching VINS
o Sunroof
o NON-ABS
o Modifications:
 Engine:
 S15 Sr20det with 35,000miles from S15 Silvia Spec R front clip (121,000)
 OEM T28 Ball Bearing Turbo
 OEM 450cc Injectors
 OEM S15 Motor Mounts
 Cx Racing Front Mount Intercooler (121,000)
 Cx Racing Radiator with Shroud and Dual Electric Fans (121,000)
 Wiring Specialties Tucked Harness (121,000)
 TurboXS Type-S RFL (124,000)
 Hallman Pro-RX Boost Controller
 HKS Intake Filter (121,000)
 Z32 MAFS Adapter (121,000)
 All New Belts, (121,000)
 NGK Spark Plugs (121,000)
 SR20DET/KA24DE Air Conditioning Brackets (121,000)
 ISIS GT 3" Catback with 4.5" Angled Tip (124,000)
 ISIS 3" Cat Delete Pipe (121,000)
 Tanabe 3" Down Pipe (121,000)
 Walboro 255 Fuel Pump (121,000)
 Battery Relocated to Trunk (121,000)

 Drivetrain:
 S14 SR20DET 5 speed transmission (121,000)
 Spec Six Puck Sprung Hub Clutch (121,000)
 Circuit Sports Transmission Mount (121,000)
 Circuit Sports V2 Short Shifter (121,000)
 New Throw Out Bearing (121,000)
 New Pilot Bushing(121,000)
 Resurfaced S14 SR20DET Flywheel (121,000)
 New Dankin Clutch (Exedy) OEM Clutch Master Cylinder (126,500)
 New Dankin Clutch (Exedy) OEM Clutch Slave Cylinder (126,500)
 OEM Drive Shaft
 OEM Open Differential

 Suspension:
 FEAL Suspension 441 Coilovers, Custom Spec, Long Travel Setup. Swift 6K Front Springs, Swift 4K Rear Springs. (120,100)
 ISIS Rear Traction Bars (121,000)
 Voodoo13 Rear Toe Bar
 Voodoo13 Tension Rods
 Cusco Rear Camber Adjusters (121,000)
 New Outer Tie Rod Ends (121,000)

 Brakes:
 Nissan Aluminum 30mm Front Z32 Calipers
 Nissan Rear Z32 Calipers
 Nissan Z32 Rotors
 Nissan Z32 E-Brake Assembly
 Braided Stainless Steel Brake Line
 Custom Joined Ebrake Lines.
 Custom Finish/Logo Brake Calipers

Rolling Stock:
 Front : SSR Competition Type C - 17x8.5 +22(with spacer) with 255/45/17 BF Goodrich
Rear: SSR Competition Type C - 17x9.5 +30(with spacer) with 275/40/17 BF Goodrich
 OEM S14 SE Wheels with Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/55/16
 Muteki Neo Chrome Lug Nuts (121,000)
 ARP Extended Lug Studs (121,000)
 20mm Hubcentric Spacers, Front
 5mm Hubcentric Spacers, Rear

 Exterior:
 OEM Nissan USDM Front Bumper
 OEM Nissan Kouki Front Lip (Opossum SMASH 9/21/2014)
 OEM Nissan Kouki Side Skirts
 OEM Nissan Kouki Rear Aprons
 OEM Nissan JDM Silvia Mesh Grill
 OEM Nissan Fog Lights
 OEM Nissan Projectors with Unknown Projector Retrofit
 Debadged Rear
 Spoiler Delete
 Silvia Black Front Emblem
 L.E.D reverse lights

 Interior:
 OEM Nissan Kouki White Gauge Faces
 OEM SE Cloth Interior
 Nardi Gara Sport Steering Wheel, Black Perforated Leather with Red Stitching
 NRG Short Hub (121,000)
 NRG Neo Chrome Quick Release (121,000)
 NRG Neo Chrome Hub Lock (121,000)
 TopGaiters Shift and Ebrake Boots, Black Leather with Red Stitching
 Anodized Red E Brake Drift Knob
 Old School, Prodrive, Subaru STi Shift Knob
 Autometer Ultra Lite II Boost/Vacuum Gauge
 Kenwood MP3/USB Single Din Headunit
 6.5" Infinity Kappa 2-Way Speakers in the Front
 6.5" Polk Coaxials Rear
 Infinity Basslink

Sky80 · 09-23-2014, 08:07 PM

Great place to start! I hear ya on the OG position, I previously had a S13 back in 2004 and sold it and got a S14 a little over a year ago.... Very different scene and happy to see someone else with the "anti-drift" state of mind!

Subscribed!

Edit: I bet your steering wobble at 60mph is your outer tierod bushings. I see that it says they were replaced but I would still peek at them.

ShakotanMACHIN3 · 09-23-2014, 08:38 PM

Things a beauty

Arrowking · 09-23-2014, 10:30 PM

Glad to see someone not tucking, hellaflush, stretch, etc! I really appreciate these clean and functional builds. Good luck with it!

*e1_griego* · 09-23-2014, 10:40 PM

Rethink all that suspension for the "best s14 evar build."

Go visit nissanroadracing.com to learn about the best options for s-chassis.

brianglawson · 09-24-2014, 11:33 AM

Moving my first pictures here, so i can keep my first post limited to Specs, Maintenance, and Recent Pictures!

Embarking on my Maiden Voyage... (photo credit to the P/O)

Pictured with My 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 SR

The Goods.. (P/O photo credit)

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Originally Posted by Sky80

Great place to start! I hear ya on the OG position, I previously had a S13 back in 2004 and sold it and got a S14 a little over a year ago.... Very different scene and happy to see someone else with the "anti-drift" state of mind!

Subscribed!

Edit: I bet your steering wobble at 60mph is your outer tierod bushings. I see that it says they were replaced but I would still peek at them.

Thank you sir!! I'm going to be peeking at everything, I sort of think it might be the steering rack bushings.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShakotanMACHIN3

Things a beauty

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrowking

Glad to see someone not tucking, hellaflush, stretch, etc! I really appreciate these clean and functional builds. Good luck with it!

Thank you sir... I really am "The Anti-Drift" LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Rethink all that suspension for the "best s14 evar build."

Go visit nissanroadracing.com to learn about the best options for s-chassis.

I actually joined last night. I'm absolutely going with a FEAL setup, just from previous experience, Odi at Feal really has set me up well in the past. The car will be sitting a good bit higher once I get the new setup. I'm not a fan of the SLAMMED stuff... It gets your suspension geometry out of whack and it's down right terrible when you want to go fast on old, beat up, mountain roads... Adjustable Sways have always done me well also. Im a fan of OEM Rubber bushings in most places, but certain spots warrant a poly setup.

I've been digesting a few threads on NRR. Ill keep at it

Im planning on having Odi build me a set with a longer travel than normal using helper springs and longer shock bodies. My only problem right now is deciding what spring rates I want to go with.

FWIW, FEAL builds GREAT setups. I ran them on my Sti and was VERY impressed. Tight as could be, but absolutely, 100% road better, more compliant, and more stable on the street than the OEM suspension setup.

Also, Feal will build anything to your specs

*e1_griego* · 09-24-2014, 11:58 AM

No need to sell me on anything.

I stick to konis, bilsteins, etc.

brianglawson · 09-24-2014, 12:29 PM

Not trying to sell, I just have noticed I haven't seen much on FEAL in this realm. It's nice stuff. not off the shelf shock bodies with stiff springs like a lot of coilover manufacturers.

http://www.rallyracingsuspension.com/

For anyone who is interested

brianglawson · 09-25-2014, 07:37 AM

brianglawson · 09-25-2014, 07:42 AM

Updates:

SO, I finally have 4 working headlights (2 high, 2 low)... I need to adjust them... They have some sort of UNKNOWN projector in them. Definitely not stock... I had to make some harnesses to run plain bulbs... It had some Xentec garbage HID kits in all 4 sockets... I also need to find two of the rubber boots to help seal off the lights.

Ultimately they are going to have to be taken apart. I see a lot of chrome peel inside, and I need to block off some light areas that are shining through at certain areas. At least they still have all of their tabs and the glass is in great shape!!

On the agenda today is Calling JGY Customs and JSPEC to try and find an OEM trans mount and an OEM shifter..... I really need to get this thing back on some stock rubbers.

I also need to get me a new exhaust and a new blow off valve.

I really want to order a nice BlitZ Nurspec R, which is what I had on my S13 (675$) but wow is it tempting to just buy a nice, stainless steel no name exhaust for $150-$300.... like Godspeed or Topspeed... in the end.. It's just a bunch of piping....

I need a new BOV too... this cheap CX racing piece is causing my idle to stumble... I suppose I'll suck it up and buy an HKS SSQV...

RalliartRsX · 09-25-2014, 07:50 AM

Whatever you do, DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT, do any business with JGY! After all these years, I am surprised after all the litigation, lawsuits and issues they are still in business..........

Great purchase otherwise!

brianglawson · 09-25-2014, 08:10 AM

I did tons of business with JGY ten years ago, and never had an issue. I put over 60,000 miles on my redtop before I sold it, without issue. Bought tons of parts from them for that car... had them install differentials in the car... LOTS OF BUSINESS.. and NEVER an issue...

To be fair, I live close enough that I get to go to the shop anytime I buy anything or deal with anything. But I always appreciated having them close to home.. especially living here in the mountains.

I do appreciate the information though, I'd be curious to hear about some of the experiences regardless.

And Thank you! Im loving having another S-Chassis!!

2muchboost · 09-25-2014, 05:25 PM

Subed! Been in this scene since 2002 and picked up my Zenki in 03 and had the SR swapped in the fall of 03. Nothing against the current trend in the S-Chassis scene but its nice to see someone who isnt following the bandwagon per say. Currently building my car for weekend fun and 1/4 abuse....no drifting for me as well.

brianglawson · 09-25-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2muchboost

Subed! Been in this scene since 2002 and picked up my Zenki in 03 and had the SR swapped in the fall of 03. Nothing against the current trend in the S-Chassis scene but its nice to see someone who isnt following the bandwagon per say. Currently building my car for weekend fun and 1/4 abuse....no drifting for me as well.

The scene certainly has changed!! I hope to run mine in the 1/8th a few times at the local track just to play around!

Ive been discussing suspension setups with Feal..

Look like I'm absolutely going to order a long travel setup.
Im trying to decided on whether to go with 8k-5k Swift Springs with helper springs to aid in droop, or go with a 6k-4k setup using just tall Swift Springs on the long travel bodies.

I want something that is going to stay planted on rough, bumpy roads and keep me from lifting tires. The owner believes that the 6k-4k setup on long travel shocks would do me fine! Im going to iron it out with him tomorrow.

He said this would be the FIRST long travel setup he has done on an S-Chassis... EVERYONE wants to go super low and flush, he says... LOL I just need to do some measuring and make sure that I will be able to go low enough... I do know that I want it sitting at least 1.5"-2" higher than it is now... OMG.. My LCA's have to go UP from the subframe mount to the spindles as it sits... talk about effing up your suspension geometry...

brianglawson · 09-26-2014, 01:25 PM

Well, I can cross a few things off the list

Picked up:
OEM Shifter
OEM Transmission Mount
Turbo XS Type H-RFL Blow Off Valve
VHT Wrinkle Red Valve Cover Paint
VHT Real Red Brake Caliper Paint

I really think I have a boost leak coming from this cheap, knock off BOV....

I also desperately need to figure out what this shimmy is between 55mph-75mph..

Apex Eight · 09-26-2014, 02:00 PM

Nice. Is Feal charging you extra for your custom set of 441s?

brianglawson · 09-26-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Eight

Nice. Is Feal charging you extra for your custom set of 441s?

Yes, they are a bit more than a standard Feal 441 S14 kit. The standard kit uses the shorter shock bodies with 8k front and 5k rear.

I just ordered them actually.
Long travel shocks, with Tall Swift Springs. 6k in the Front and 4k for the rear. He said it would likely be a 10" spring in the rear and a 9" in the front I believe, but don't quote me on that. This setup should help keep me planted on the rough roads we have here in the mountains and help me stay planted on the rough AutoX courses the BRR-SCCA runs as well.

I wanted something compliant, and something that had enough droop and compression to keep the car from bouncing and hopping around. The car should have 5 and 5/8" travel. For a comparison, he said my STi with Feal 441's (the standard kit with short shocks) would have had only around 4" ... So im gaining roughly .8" of compression and .8" of droop. The car should soak up the imprefections much better too!

Im super stoked to get them.

The only draw back is the car can't be slammed with the long shock bodies, but he says it should still be able to go 2.5-3" lower than stock, which I plenty for me.

D2 coilovers will be for sale soon!!! only 3-4,000 miles on them. Super clean.

l adam l · 09-28-2014, 02:04 AM

Jgy... i took my old up there so they could fix my hacked up wiring harness. They did a good job on that and we're really helpful at all times. But about a year ago i ordered a 'blitz' cone filter and maf adapter fromthem for my rb20. I got the order on a Friday while I was at work, and I worked weekend shift 13 hour days, so I just assumed it'd be the correct item. Opened the box Monday and it's some bullshit filter with a garbage looking ebay maf adapter. So I call them and they say I should have called them the day of, they can't refund me nor swap out the item because I can't prove I didn't get it. If i wanted to exchange the item I should have called them the day of. So I just suck it up and call it a lose and won't do any more business with them. Here's the kicker, I go to put that shitty adaptor on my car and guess what? It doesn't even fit. I call them again and they tell me to drill some holes in it. Customer service at its finest! Seems to be the story is if you order parts from them they will fuck you over, but if you're able to go in person they'll help you out.

nice car btw and I hate the hell a flush/poke shit. If you can't leave your damn driveway without tearing your bumper off, I'd say fuck even driving the car. Looks so stupid too. and it's awesome being behind these guys when they take 10 minutes to go over a damn speedbump.

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by l adam l

Jgy... i took my old up there so they could fix my hacked up wiring harness. They did a good job on that and we're really helpful at all times. But about a year ago i ordered a 'blitz' cone filter and maf adapter fromthem for my rb20. I got the order on a Friday while I was at work, and I worked weekend shift 13 hour days, so I just assumed it'd be the correct item. Opened the box Monday and it's some bullshit filter with a garbage looking ebay maf adapter. So I call them and they say I should have called them the day of, they can't refund me nor swap out the item because I can't prove I didn't get it. If i wanted to exchange the item I should have called them the day of. So I just suck it up and call it a lose and won't do any more business with them. Here's the kicker, I go to put that shitty adaptor on my car and guess what? It doesn't even fit. I call them again and they tell me to drill some holes in it. Customer service at its finest! Seems to be the story is if you order parts from them they will fuck you over, but if you're able to go in person they'll help you out.

nice car btw and I hate the hell a flush/poke shit. If you can't leave your damn driveway without tearing your bumper off, I'd say fuck even driving the car. Looks so stupid too. and it's awesome being behind these guys when they take 10 minutes to go over a damn speedbump.

That seems to be the consensus!! I'll continue to deal until I feel like I have had a problem, but ten years and counting, Jason has been really decent with me. Granted, I have been messing with them since their first year in business.

Thank you!! im loving it!

Yesterday I installed Stock S15 motor mounts and a Stock Transmission mount... SOOOOOOoo much smoother.

Today, I'm fighting with installing the stock shifter while it's in the car. Part of me wants to disassemble the stock shifter and see if I can change the orientation of the lever... That way 2nd and 4th are closer to me... and 1,3,5th are not quite so far away...

Has anyone done this?? to me, the levers seem as if they bend the wrong way, which is what my main problem with this short shifter was.... the reach for 5th was ridiculous when it seems I could have the lever bent back towards me and be more comfortable.

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 09:31 AM

I'm all for proper ergonomics

bataangpinoy · 09-29-2014, 10:23 AM

stupid double post

bataangpinoy · 09-29-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brianglawson

That seems to be the consensus!! I'll continue to deal until I feel like I have had a problem, but ten years and counting, Jason has been really decent with me. Granted, I have been messing with them since their first year in business.

Thank you!! im loving it!

Yesterday I installed Stock S15 motor mounts and a Stock Transmission mount... SOOOOOOoo much smoother.

Today, I'm fighting with installing the stock shifter while it's in the car. Part of me wants to disassemble the stock shifter and see if I can change the orientation of the lever... That way 2nd and 4th are closer to me... and 1,3,5th are not quite so far away...

Has anyone done this?? to me, the levers seem as if they bend the wrong way, which is what my main problem with this short shifter was.... the reach for 5th was ridiculous when it seems I could have the lever bent back towards me and be more comfortable.

no, most people move their seats up. if you can't reach, then you're too far away from the wheel, pedals and shifter. "but its not comfy" suck it up and get used to it

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bataangpinoy

no, most people move their seats up. if you can't reach, then you're too far away from the wheel, pedals and shifter. "but its not comfy" suck it up and get used to it

Ummm NO, I found a much better solution. I wasn't too far from the wheels, or the pedals, the bend in the shifter was my only reach problem, and I actually have some fairly long arms. I prefer to keep my whole body comfortable, legs extended, back straight up, and my arms at about half bend. I was able to reverse the shift lever in order to make it bend back towards the driver instead of towards the front of the car.

After installing the stock shifter, stock trans mount.. and stock motor mounts.. it was entirely different car!!!

Too different... SOOOo.. My biggest beef was the shifter orientation.. how far forward 1st, 3rd, and 5th were... SOooo.. I dissected the stock shifter and reversed the lever.. Well.. That felt much better, but not good enough...

Next, I reinstalled the Circuit Sports Poly Trans Mount.. That was an improvement. But the stock shifter still wasn't cutting it, even though I did like that it came back further after I reversed it.

Next, I dissected the Circuit Sports Short Shifter. I was able to reverse the lever in it as well.

So now, I am on Stock S15 Motor Mounts, A Circuit Sports Transmission Mount, and a Circuit Sports Short Shift Kit with the Shift lever reversed for better reach..

MUCH BETTER!!! No longer is 5th gear out of reach. The shifter is still a bit chunky, but this is pretty familiar to me having owned an STI for 5 years with a TIC ultimate shift kit.

Next up is to get this steering wobble from 55-75 figured out!!

*e1_griego* · 09-29-2014, 02:57 PM

Sounds like someone put your shifter in backwards.

It's supposed to be kinked back.

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

Sounds like someone put your shifter in backwards.

It's supposed to be kinked back.

See, that's what I thought when I first bought the car, but then I went and picked up an OEM shifter and it was in the same orientation ??? Either way, it's all good now!

I for some reason knew I didn't remember my s13's shifter being that far forward.

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 03:02 PM

that post above is the demon post... bad digits

l adam l · 09-29-2014, 03:04 PM

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's Jason they told me to refer to as Tony Hawk. He does kind of look like him. It sucks these guys are so knowledgeable, but so willing to fuck people over...if i ever deal with them again itll definitely be in person.

Figured I'd share my experience with them.

brianglawson · 09-29-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by l adam l

Yeah I'm pretty sure itt's Jason they told me to refer to as Tony Hawk. He does kind of look like him. It sucks these guys are so knowledgeable, but so willing to fuck people over...if i ever deal with them again itll definitely be in person.

Figured I'd share my experience with them.

Where at in Tennessee are you? Close to VA i take it?

I'm going to organize a good local meet if I can get some attendees together!

l adam l · 09-30-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brianglawson

Where at in Tennessee are you? Close to VA i take it?

I'm going to organize a good local meet if I can get some attendees together!

I'm in middle Tennessee, about 5 hours away. At the time the only shop here that would even touch my car was Carma performance...what a joke that place was. So I searched and found on the net jgycustoms.com.. the closest place to me. Im sure there were probably other shops around, but I couldn't find them at the time.

Wouldn't mind going if i were closer.

va240dude · 09-30-2014, 11:30 AM

Great start to a build. Looking forward to seeing it in person someday.

09-22-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dazed and Confused - The Anti-Drift - An S15 powered Kouki S14 There are a FEW recent pictures below, followed by some background information, specifications, and the beginning of my time with the car. For Recent Updates Please go to the Later Pages with the most Recent Posts and Discussion!! Hey Guys, I'm Brian. About Ten years ago or so, I had a fairly nice, well rounded S13 Coupe with a very clean SR swap. It was a father son project that I still kick myself for getting rid of a decade later. I have had a few great cars and a few shitboxes since (more to come on those once I update this thread). I recently sold my 1969 Firebird Coupe and decided it was time to fill that void. I decided an S14 was the only way to go. I was dead set on my decision, it would be a Kouki S14 in either White, Red, or Silver. I originally started looking for bone stock cars with which I would do an S14 SR swap and start from scratch. Iam working on a fairly decent budget, I am going to build my ULTIMATE S14. I eventually opened my criteria up to include cleanly swapped cars. Well, as luck would have it, I stumbled across a very solid 97, Ultra Red S14 with a fresh S15 Spec R SR20DET swap about 3 Hours from home. The car was relatively low mileage, all the VIN's matched, All of the Glass was OEM, the interior was clean, and she was ready to go!! Long Story Short, I snagged her up! The Previous owner did a great job with the swap, and did not hesitate to provide me with any and all information concerning the car. I will absolutely have to change a few things, but Charles provided me with a wonderful canvas to start my build. A current agenda is posted at the bottom. I will be updating this build thread as I go along, both editing the original post, and keeping track of my progress with pictures and small write-ups along the way. It feels great to be back in the game. 10 years is a long time; upon my return to Zilvia, I've noticed the scene has changed drastically. I feel like an OG. This will NOT be a Drift car. It will see Autocross Duty, hopefully a few HPDE's and some open track days at a few Tracks in driving distance. It will be my street warrior to carve up all of the great roads here in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia and Southern West Virginia. I'm looking for a Stable suspension, but something that is compliant enough and has enough travel to absorb all of the imperfections this region has to offer. It will get some fat rubber, and it will always have it's Air Conditioning. It's a bit late... and I didn't get home until 3:30 this morning after getting the car. I'll update this post tomorrow with a better introduction, some history of my past builds, and finally snap some proper pictures with the Trusty Nikon! Cheers Brian • Dazed and Confused - The Anti-Drift - a Kouki S14 o 1997 240SX SE o Ultra Red o Original Manual Car o 124,410 Miles at purchase (9/21/2014) o All panels have Matching VINS o Sunroof o NON-ABS o Modifications:  Engine:  S15 Sr20det with 35,000miles from S15 Silvia Spec R front clip (121,000)  OEM T28 Ball Bearing Turbo  OEM 450cc Injectors  OEM S15 Motor Mounts  Cx Racing Front Mount Intercooler (121,000)  Cx Racing Radiator with Shroud and Dual Electric Fans (121,000)  Wiring Specialties Tucked Harness (121,000)  TurboXS Type-S RFL (124,000)  Hallman Pro-RX Boost Controller  HKS Intake Filter (121,000)  Z32 MAFS Adapter (121,000)  All New Belts, (121,000)  NGK Spark Plugs (121,000)  SR20DET/KA24DE Air Conditioning Brackets (121,000)  ISIS GT 3" Catback with 4.5" Angled Tip (124,000)  ISIS 3" Cat Delete Pipe (121,000)  Tanabe 3" Down Pipe (121,000)  Walboro 255 Fuel Pump (121,000)  Battery Relocated to Trunk (121,000)  Drivetrain:  S14 SR20DET 5 speed transmission (121,000)  Spec Six Puck Sprung Hub Clutch (121,000)  Circuit Sports Transmission Mount (121,000)  Circuit Sports V2 Short Shifter (121,000)  New Throw Out Bearing (121,000)  New Pilot Bushing(121,000)  Resurfaced S14 SR20DET Flywheel (121,000)  New Dankin Clutch (Exedy) OEM Clutch Master Cylinder (126,500)  New Dankin Clutch (Exedy) OEM Clutch Slave Cylinder (126,500)  OEM Drive Shaft  OEM Open Differential  Suspension:  FEAL Suspension 441 Coilovers, Custom Spec, Long Travel Setup. Swift 6K Front Springs, Swift 4K Rear Springs. (120,100)  ISIS Rear Traction Bars (121,000)  Voodoo13 Rear Toe Bar  Voodoo13 Tension Rods  Cusco Rear Camber Adjusters (121,000)  New Outer Tie Rod Ends (121,000)  Brakes:  Nissan Aluminum 30mm Front Z32 Calipers  Nissan Rear Z32 Calipers  Nissan Z32 Rotors  Nissan Z32 E-Brake Assembly  Braided Stainless Steel Brake Line  Custom Joined Ebrake Lines.  Custom Finish/Logo Brake Calipers Rolling Stock:  Front : SSR Competition Type C - 17x8.5 +22(with spacer) with 255/45/17 BF Goodrich Rear: SSR Competition Type C - 17x9.5 +30(with spacer) with 275/40/17 BF Goodrich  OEM S14 SE Wheels with Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/55/16  Muteki Neo Chrome Lug Nuts (121,000)  ARP Extended Lug Studs (121,000)  20mm Hubcentric Spacers, Front  5mm Hubcentric Spacers, Rear  Exterior:  OEM Nissan USDM Front Bumper  OEM Nissan Kouki Front Lip (Opossum SMASH 9/21/2014)  OEM Nissan Kouki Side Skirts  OEM Nissan Kouki Rear Aprons  OEM Nissan JDM Silvia Mesh Grill  OEM Nissan Fog Lights  OEM Nissan Projectors with Unknown Projector Retrofit  Debadged Rear  Spoiler Delete  Silvia Black Front Emblem  L.E.D reverse lights  Interior:  OEM Nissan Kouki White Gauge Faces  OEM SE Cloth Interior  Nardi Gara Sport Steering Wheel, Black Perforated Leather with Red Stitching  NRG Short Hub (121,000)  NRG Neo Chrome Quick Release (121,000)  NRG Neo Chrome Hub Lock (121,000)  TopGaiters Shift and Ebrake Boots, Black Leather with Red Stitching  Anodized Red E Brake Drift Knob  Old School, Prodrive, Subaru STi Shift Knob  Autometer Ultra Lite II Boost/Vacuum Gauge  Kenwood MP3/USB Single Din Headunit  6.5" Infinity Kappa 2-Way Speakers in the Front  6.5" Polk Coaxials Rear  Infinity Basslink __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575 Last edited by brianglawson; 01-09-2016 at 10:00 AM..

09-23-2014, 08:07 PM	#2
Sky80 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Great place to start! I hear ya on the OG position, I previously had a S13 back in 2004 and sold it and got a S14 a little over a year ago.... Very different scene and happy to see someone else with the "anti-drift" state of mind! Subscribed! Edit: I bet your steering wobble at 60mph is your outer tierod bushings. I see that it says they were replaced but I would still peek at them. __________________ '98 Kouki Build in Progress '10 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

09-24-2014, 12:29 PM	#8
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Not trying to sell, I just have noticed I haven't seen much on FEAL in this realm. It's nice stuff. not off the shelf shock bodies with stiff springs like a lot of coilover manufacturers. http://www.rallyracingsuspension.com/ For anyone who is interested __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-25-2014, 07:37 AM	#9
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	__________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-25-2014, 07:42 AM	#10
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Updates: SO, I finally have 4 working headlights (2 high, 2 low)... I need to adjust them... They have some sort of UNKNOWN projector in them. Definitely not stock... I had to make some harnesses to run plain bulbs... It had some Xentec garbage HID kits in all 4 sockets... I also need to find two of the rubber boots to help seal off the lights. Ultimately they are going to have to be taken apart. I see a lot of chrome peel inside, and I need to block off some light areas that are shining through at certain areas. At least they still have all of their tabs and the glass is in great shape!! On the agenda today is Calling JGY Customs and JSPEC to try and find an OEM trans mount and an OEM shifter..... I really need to get this thing back on some stock rubbers. I also need to get me a new exhaust and a new blow off valve. I really want to order a nice BlitZ Nurspec R, which is what I had on my S13 (675$) but wow is it tempting to just buy a nice, stainless steel no name exhaust for $150-$300.... like Godspeed or Topspeed... in the end.. It's just a bunch of piping.... I need a new BOV too... this cheap CX racing piece is causing my idle to stumble... I suppose I'll suck it up and buy an HKS SSQV... __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-23-2014, 08:38 PM	#3
ShakotanMACHIN3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Things a beauty

09-23-2014, 10:30 PM	#4
Arrowking Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: U.S. Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Glad to see someone not tucking, hellaflush, stretch, etc! I really appreciate these clean and functional builds. Good luck with it!

09-23-2014, 10:40 PM	#5
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Rethink all that suspension for the "best s14 evar build." Go visit nissanroadracing.com to learn about the best options for s-chassis.

09-24-2014, 11:58 AM	#7
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	No need to sell me on anything. I stick to konis, bilsteins, etc.

09-25-2014, 07:50 AM	#11
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,753 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Whatever you do, DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT, do any business with JGY! After all these years, I am surprised after all the litigation, lawsuits and issues they are still in business.......... Great purchase otherwise!

09-25-2014, 08:10 AM	#12
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I did tons of business with JGY ten years ago, and never had an issue. I put over 60,000 miles on my redtop before I sold it, without issue. Bought tons of parts from them for that car... had them install differentials in the car... LOTS OF BUSINESS.. and NEVER an issue... To be fair, I live close enough that I get to go to the shop anytime I buy anything or deal with anything. But I always appreciated having them close to home.. especially living here in the mountains. I do appreciate the information though, I'd be curious to hear about some of the experiences regardless. And Thank you! Im loving having another S-Chassis!! __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-25-2014, 05:25 PM	#13
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 37 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Subed! Been in this scene since 2002 and picked up my Zenki in 03 and had the SR swapped in the fall of 03. Nothing against the current trend in the S-Chassis scene but its nice to see someone who isnt following the bandwagon per say. Currently building my car for weekend fun and 1/4 abuse....no drifting for me as well.

09-26-2014, 01:25 PM	#15
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well, I can cross a few things off the list Picked up: OEM Shifter OEM Transmission Mount Turbo XS Type H-RFL Blow Off Valve VHT Wrinkle Red Valve Cover Paint VHT Real Red Brake Caliper Paint I really think I have a boost leak coming from this cheap, knock off BOV.... I also desperately need to figure out what this shimmy is between 55mph-75mph.. __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-26-2014, 02:00 PM	#16
Apex Eight Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: GA Age: 27 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Nice. Is Feal charging you extra for your custom set of 441s?

09-28-2014, 02:04 AM	#18
l adam l Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Murfeesboro, TN Age: 32 Posts: 254 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jgy... i took my old up there so they could fix my hacked up wiring harness. They did a good job on that and we're really helpful at all times. But about a year ago i ordered a 'blitz' cone filter and maf adapter fromthem for my rb20. I got the order on a Friday while I was at work, and I worked weekend shift 13 hour days, so I just assumed it'd be the correct item. Opened the box Monday and it's some bullshit filter with a garbage looking ebay maf adapter. So I call them and they say I should have called them the day of, they can't refund me nor swap out the item because I can't prove I didn't get it. If i wanted to exchange the item I should have called them the day of. So I just suck it up and call it a lose and won't do any more business with them. Here's the kicker, I go to put that shitty adaptor on my car and guess what? It doesn't even fit. I call them again and they tell me to drill some holes in it. Customer service at its finest! Seems to be the story is if you order parts from them they will fuck you over, but if you're able to go in person they'll help you out. nice car btw and I hate the hell a flush/poke shit. If you can't leave your damn driveway without tearing your bumper off, I'd say fuck even driving the car. Looks so stupid too. and it's awesome being behind these guys when they take 10 minutes to go over a damn speedbump.

09-29-2014, 09:31 AM	#20
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm all for proper ergonomics __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-29-2014, 02:57 PM	#24
e1_griego Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 36 Posts: 2,642 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Sounds like someone put your shifter in backwards. It's supposed to be kinked back.

09-29-2014, 03:02 PM	#26
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	that post above is the demon post... bad digits __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

09-29-2014, 03:04 PM	#27
l adam l Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Murfeesboro, TN Age: 32 Posts: 254 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I'm pretty sure it's Jason they told me to refer to as Tony Hawk. He does kind of look like him. It sucks these guys are so knowledgeable, but so willing to fuck people over...if i ever deal with them again itll definitely be in person. Figured I'd share my experience with them.

09-30-2014, 11:30 AM	#30
va240dude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 千葉県／Virginia/Under my 240 Age: 39 Posts: 2,832 Trader Rating: (161) Feedback Score: 161 reviews	Great start to a build. Looking forward to seeing it in person someday.

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