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Post Title: Tim's 69 510 Posted by:yellowcar at 9:20 AM 10/26/2007 Thought I would start a thread on my current project I have a Yellow510 but wanted to build a new, nicer one from the ground up.
the new car will have a Full cage, fuel cell. KA24de with BC stroker kit valves cams etc… AP racing 4 piston ft brakes wildwood rear tilton pedals.. blah blah blah
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Modified by yellowcar at 9:14 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:22 AM 10/26/2007
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Modified by yellowcar at 9:17 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:27 AM 10/26/2007
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Modified by yellowcar at 9:17 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:31 AM 10/26/2007
After sandblasting, installing the cage and fully seamwelding (including adding a few extra braces) I sent everything out for powdercoating (including the entire body, everything but the outer skin was powdercoated)
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I had all the cage welds carefully inspected after powdercoating </img>
Modified by yellowcar at 9:20 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:34 AM 10/26/2007
Misc brackets and mounts going out for powdercoating
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Modified by yellowcar at 9:21 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:36 AM 10/26/2007
Then the car was painted </img>
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Modified by yellowcar at 9:13 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:38 AM 10/26/2007
Bought A Brian Crower Stroket kit (and everything else they made for the engine)
Modified by yellowcar at 9:22 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:42 AM 10/26/2007 Progress has been slow for the last few months. I moved and don't have any room to work anymore, but... I am building a new shop to work in and it should be done pretty soon. The 24X48 building is up (just needs the door) then I need to run power out to it and insulate and I will be back in business.
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:S13FX at 11:56 AM 10/26/2007
God DAAAAMN talk about a rod. What compression you going to be running with that kit?
I would be really interested to see what kinda power out puts you wield with the Kit.
I see a lot of talk and questions about the kit. But I haven't seen any one do one yet.
maybe you should finish the engine and drop it into a 240 or something for a quick dyno hehe.
Anyways good luck the project is looking freakin awesome.
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (S13FX) Posted by:yellowcar at 12:06 PM 10/26/2007
I am going to run 10.5 to 1 I want a very durable engine that I can flog all day and that has a nice power curve. No dyno queens No turbo suddenly breaking the tires loose in the middle of a corner
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:smurf13 at 12:55 PM 10/26/2007 very nice i love the colors
Post Title: Posted by:Mr1der at 3:14 PM 10/26/2007 oh man....get it done!
freakin' sweet.
Post Title: Posted by:nsrZ32 at 5:43 PM 10/26/2007
Wow! Hats off on an absolutely amazing job thus far
Post Title: Re: (nsrZ32) Posted by:NSR_s30 at 6:55 PM 10/26/2007 Holy moly....thats a awesome 510 build.
Post Title: Posted by:S13Teddy at 5:55 PM 10/27/2007 More pics or
Post Title: Re: (S13Teddy) Posted by:blindsnyper at 3:12 AM 10/29/2007 that is f**king beautiful already , i wish mine looked half that good
fuel safe cells made 18 mile from where i live in redmond
Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 10:43 AM 11/20/2007
This is what I've been waiting for. If something ever happened to my 240, I'd want to build a 510 with my KA (which is in process to rebuilt similar to yours). Keep updating!!!
Post Title: Posted by:duffman1278 at 2:24 PM 11/21/2007 Very impressive! Looks good, just keep the pics coming
Post Title: Re: (duffman1278) Posted by:Unstroked at 8:55 PM 11/23/2007 Jesus, Mary, Joseph, The wise men, Noah, and every other biblical name... This is freak'n amazing. I am currently trying to convince my fiance that a 510 project would keep me out of trouble. Good Luck with the build and I am looking forward to the results.
Post Title: Re: (Unstroked) Posted by:yellowcar at 8:34 AM 11/26/2007 Thanks!
Modified by yellowcar at 9:23 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Posted by:driftonedge at 4:14 AM 11/28/2007 wow. talkin about gound up project. dam that is nice.
Post Title: Re: Posted by:KA24510 at 7:53 PM 11/29/2007 I want some recent updates...
Is the motor in yet? Is it running? Whats going on?
I WANT MORE!!!
Post Title: Re: Re: (KA24510) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:33 AM 11/30/2007
Still waiting for the shop to get finished to make any progress. There is a light at the end of the tunnel though. Today I bought the wire and all the other stuff I need to run the power to the shop. Next week I hope to dig a 250 foot trench to run the power. in order to work on the car I need to get power to the shop and wire it insulate the shop sheetrock the shop Then finally it is back to work on the car
Post Title: Re: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:Iceman00 at 10:52 AM 1/9/2008 Anything new?
Post Title: Re: Re: (Iceman00) Posted by:yellowcar at 2:10 PM 1/9/2008 Still finishing the shop. It now has power and is insulated. Now I need the sheetrock, paint and benches... oh, and a hoist. never thought building a shop would take so long but I need to get it done so I have room to work
Post Title: Posted by:Mr1der at 4:27 PM 1/9/2008 you gonna have a lift in it too?
that'd be badass.
Post Title: Re: (Mr1der) Posted by:yellowcar at 8:46 AM 1/10/2008
Yep. After a lot of consideration I decided to get a 4 post-ramp style hoist rather than a two post. While a two post gives you better access to the bottom of the car and makes it easier to do wheel work a 4 post is better for storing a car and can be moved around the shop. Also if you are doing work on a formula car like pulling an engine you have to remove the entire rear of the car which means the car will fall off a 2 post hoist
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:dc2cw at 8:53 PM 1/20/2008 cant want to see finished product
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (dc2cw) Posted by:xyzalvarez at 2:22 PM 1/21/2008
Quote, originally posted by dc2cw »
cant want to see finished product
Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 11:41 AM 4/4/2008 How's the work coming? You should take some pics of the shop too. I wish I had a shop for all my projects- my bedroom and storage locker just don't cut it...
Post Title: Re: (Ajax) Posted by:yellowcar at 10:25 AM 4/8/2008 the car is still waiting for the shop (but I did get some NOS door trim and an LSD diff last week. The shop is moving along, We got a lot of the sheetrock done last weekend
Painting, floor coating and security systems are in now!
Modified by yellowcar at 1:54 PM 4/17/2008
Modified by yellowcar at 9:25 AM 6/12/2008
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:04 AM 6/12/2008
OK, I'm back..... Got the shop done and my stuff moved in so I have started back to work on the car finally
Today I put the new fuel pump in the fuel cell and installed it. When I bought the cell I was going to use carbs So I ordered it with a low pressure pump but since I am going with FI I needed to install a high pressure pump. The fuel cell came with a red case but I wanted it to match the car better so I had it sandblasted and powdercoated the car color. I used stainless bolts to mount the cell and ground off the lettering and polished all the bolts and washers. I also installed the front marker lights, the door trim (both NOS) and the new trunk seal.
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Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 9:34 AM 6/12/2008
Looking good! As I added to the stroker thread, the oil squirters are a problem. You can either relocate/machine them to fit, or you can delete them. Can't wait to see the project as it progresses!
Post Title: Re: (Ajax) Posted by:yellowcar at 3:55 PM 1/13/2009 Well I actually had some time to work on the car lately.
I got all the rear suspension, diff and brakes installed. Installed the front crossmember, ft struts and brakes, steering column and steering box. Rebuilt and installed the wiper motor and linkage. Installed the pedal assy and plumbed the brake and clutch reservoirs with braided steel teflon hose I also did some work on the heater and dash to fit them around the roll bar and painted the adjustable control arms and T/C rods so they are now ready to install. I still need a couple more AN fittings (they are on order so I should ahve them soon) then I can start plumbing the brakes. I also tore down the KA and installed the new crank which required clearancing the block and main girdle and removing the pistong oil squirters (I need to figure out how to modify these to fit later) I wanted to get the crank in the motor so when I build the new oil pan I am sure that there are no clearance issues due to the increased stroke. Oh, Yea, I also had all the hardware for the car replated (although i am sure I missed something )
Modified by yellowcar at 4:52 PM 1/13/2009
Post Title: Posted by:evildky at 11:05 PM 1/13/2009
I want to do things to your car that would most likely get me arrested and maybe a VD...
Post Title: Re: (evildky) Posted by:xlr8r at 11:19 AM 1/15/2009 I have been eagerly awaiting the completion of this Dime. I hope to someday see it in person, very well done 510 that puts my handiwork to shame.
Post Title: Re: (xlr8r) Posted by:yellowcar at 12:13 PM 1/15/2009 Thanks I am also eagerly awaiting the completion It feels great to be back up and running and making progress again. It is also nice to be able to work in the shop. I am still moving things in the shop around though trying to find the layout I like best.
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:gmac708 at 2:45 PM 1/17/2009 Cool tilton brake pedal setup. What assembly did you end up using? Did the turbo need some room up front?
Post Title: Re: (gmac708) Posted by:yellowcar at 10:09 PM 1/18/2009 Used the standard tilton underhung assembly. I am not going to run a turbo. I just thought it looked cleaner. I Installed the T/C rods, control arms and steering links today. All adjustable rod end stuff. I could actaully bolt wheels on it and roll it around now.
Modified by yellowcar at 11:44 AM 1/20/2009
Post Title: Posted by:evildky at 11:23 AM 1/19/2009
that is an impressive collection of cad plated hardware, did you find a good source or just spend a billion dollars on bolts?
Post Title: Re: (evildky) Posted by:yellowcar at 1:07 PM 1/21/2009 I had all the bolts replated they are not new so the cost wasn't too bad.
I am actaully going to have a lot of them left over though because I am replacing a lot of them with stainless bolts.
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:nissangirl74 at 9:39 AM 1/22/2009
I have driven 210's off and on for the past 15 years, they have always been my favorite. Your build has turned me into a 510 lover for life. You have done a fantastic job. This is the best build i have ever seen, mechanically and body work/paint. Much respect for your talent and devotion to the project. Please keep the updates and pics coming.
Post Title: Re: (nissangirl74) Posted by:yellowcar at 5:19 PM 2/11/2009 Thanks, I have been into 510s for a long time and wanted to try and build a nice one.
So, I saw that Tilton released a new version of the pedal set I just got done installing.
They were black! and had adjustable pedal pads!
Next thing you know I had bought them and replaced the other (brand new) set that I just installed..... I have no will power...
I also ran brakelines from the pedal set along the frame rails then through the fenderwell to the front calipers. They are stainless so I polished them while I was at it.
I pretty much give up tryng to post pictures here anymore, I can't seem to get it to work at all.
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:gmac708 at 6:35 PM 2/11/2009
A good update, I appreciate the link. You have great fab skills, love the fuel safe racing cell and the Tilton pedal setup.
p.s. stick with the two post IMO
Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 6:15 AM 2/12/2009
How goes the engine build? You've got a lot of things to do on this car, so I'm sure you've got a huge list of things to do in order. FYI, I recently ordered an intake manifold from Xcessive; I'll let you know how it works out when I can get it installed and tuned- I've still got high hopes for this stroker.
Post Title: Re: (Ajax) Posted by:yellowcar at 9:43 AM 2/12/2009 I am still working on the fab skills. Some of my friends are seriously good and at some point I would like to get to their level.
The engine is moving slowly. I need to get it in the car so I can build the oil pan and header and I wanted to have the new crank in it when i did that jsut to be sure it cleared everything. I tore down the engine and clearanced the block for the crank (but have not yet addressed the oil squirters) and now have the crank temporarily installed. Once I get the brakes plumbed and am sure nothing leaks the car will actaully be a roller! Then I can drop in the motor and trans (I already made all the mounts and powdercoated them) and make the oil pan. then back out with the engine and I'll get started with the wiring.
I am very interested in the manifold. I have been thinking about what I should do there so it would be great to hear how it works out for you.
Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 10:00 AM 2/12/2009
Since you're going custom anyway, I'd like to see you do ITBs and stand-alone with upgraded cams. That'd be sweet!
Post Title: Re: (Ajax) Posted by:yellowcar at 10:56 AM 2/13/2009 I already have BC stage 2 cams and their bigger valves and valve springs and plan to have the head ported. I have been thinking about ITBs but not sure yet. I have seen some dyno numbers for converted motorcycle ITBs and they were not good (and they always look kinda hacked) I have been thinking about using TWM ITBs which are nice but require a lot of work to fit because I will need to make an intake for them. Also if I use the TWM ITBs the Injectors will no longer spray right into the port. I am not sure if that is really a bad thing but it is something to consider before I spend all that money. Another option is to have TWM make a custom setup for me but that is stupid money. If you know of any other ITB options let me know…
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:seang at 3:57 PM 3/30/2009 That would scream with some weber side drafts.
Post Title: Re: (seang) Posted by:breadbox at 7:11 AM 4/10/2009
Sooo Hot.
How is the rear license plate going to mounted? That is so great.
Post Title: Re: (breadbox) Posted by:yellowcar at 12:56 PM 4/13/2009
I have a flip down license bracket that I am going to use to mount the plate. (Can't remember what it is off of)
I have another 510 that has an L/Z 24 in it and sidedrafts so I am going to run FI in this one. Overall FI is nicer to live with and when tuned correctly makes more power. Dual sidedrafts do sound nice though....
Post Title: Posted by:noobdrftr at 9:57 AM 4/28/2009
wow love the colors...cant wait to see the final product
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:Truebelieverone at 10:13 AM 5/15/2009 Sweet car
Post Title: Re: (driftonedge) Posted by:baput_sti at 6:12 PM 5/22/2009 Good luck with the project.. I've been trying to find one..
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (Truebelieverone) Posted by:mechanikdan at 8:20 PM 6/2/2009 wow. i like the whole car being powder coated..... i wanted to do that but my local coater said no way.
Post Title: Posted by:aznb_boy89 at 7:24 PM 6/29/2009 Yeah this has to be the cleanest 510 build i have EVER seen in my life! lol if you dont mind me asking..what do you do for a living? i always wonder what peoples occupations and daily grinds are when seeing builds like this. Keep up the good work it looks AMAZING!
Post Title: Re: (aznb_boy89) Posted by:yellowcar at 2:02 PM 8/13/2009 well, the car is now a roller, or at least it will be when I bolt the wheels on. I finished plumbing the brakes and clutch last week. I bent all the lines out of stainless and used A/N fittings for everything.
I also have been spending some time working on a trailer I bought. I will need to take the car a couple of places before it is running so I bought a trailer so I won't need to bug my friends for help moving the car anymore. (Big thanks to Jim Froula for helping many times in the past) The trailer was rusty (and what wasn't rust was a very bright blue color) and needed to have the brakes replaced So I cleaned it up and painted the whole thing with POR15 then with POR15 chassis coat nothing fancy I just wanted to stop the rust (and the blue) and am now finishing up the brake hydraulics.
Next up is the oil pan and exhaust...
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 3:10 PM 10/12/2009
So, I got my trailer done with the exception of adding a winch. I have the winch I just need to figure out how to mount it. I started on the oil pan and that is looking much easier than I thought it would be and looks like I can get that finished fairly soon. Just to actually get something completed I decided to put the quarter windows together. That turned out to be more work than I thought. Since you can’t buy the seal that holds the window in the frame (you can only get the seal between the frame and the car) I needed to reuse the old seal. The old seal had rust embedded in it from the old frame and was pretty hard from age. I spent a long time soaking the seal and cleaning the rust off it then I did a bunch of research and found something called “Wurth Rubber care” (it is the same thing as BMW Gummi-Pflege which is no longer available in case you were wondering ) I treated the seal with Wurth stuff and worked it into the rubber and it worked great. The seal is much more pliable now and will seal better. The other day someone told me that they saw a Nissan motorsport weber intake for the KA on Ebay. I heard that they made these a long time ago but that they were no longer available so when I saw the one on Ebay I bought it right away (along with some NOS door sills) Now I guess I am committed to running ITBs…. I am also shopping for an engine management solution since I would like to have that in hand before I wire the car. I think I am going to get the new Haltech Platinum Sport 1000, if anyone has experience with them I would be glad to hear their thoughts.
Post Title: Re: (yellowcar) Posted by:yellowcar at 3:14 PM 10/12/2009
Oh, yea. I test fit the OBX 240 header too and it is very close to fitting the car.
Post Title: Posted by:Ajax at 9:33 PM 10/12/2009 I can't wait for this thing to fire up. Once I get mine running tip-top, I'm going to have to make a roadtrip to washington to get these 2 rumbling side by side.
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (yellowcar) Posted by:lino at 3:30 PM 10/21/2009 OMG . Where do you guys find these cars. I simply love what you're doing with it.
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 Posted by:SLiguykyle at 10:39 PM 11/18/2009 i want to do one. but have zero money. KEEP THE PIX COMING!!!!! :D love the car so far man !
Post Title: Re: Tim's 69 510 (SLiguykyle) Posted by:yellowcar at 10:00 AM 11/21/2009 Put the wheels on and sat the car on the ground for the first time. Then I finally Got the heater box done. I had to rework the ducting from the cowl to the heater box since the roll bar ran across the heater box. I also rebuilt everything in the box, new heater core etc.. Getting the duct done also meant I could bolt in the dash frame (after fitting it to the roll bar).
I also ordered my ECU and dash this week so I should have that soon After looking at a lot of options I decided to get a Haltech ECU and a Racepack logger dash. It seemed like they would be a good pair since I can feed data from the ECU to the dash via CAN-bus so I won't need to have two sets of sensors and the dash has a GPS which is nice because I can get my speed reading and lap timing from that instead of needing a beacon
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i love the colors
Holy moly....thats a awesome 510 build. 
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. Where do you guys find these cars. I simply love what you're doing with it. 
