My Current Build Progress

[tom@ica]

Hey everyone,I am building a car for my brother while he is over in iraq and thought i would post what i am doing and some pics.

CAR:89 240sx Hatch

Parts List:*CA18DET*S14 T28*Circuit Sport SS Lines*Nismo Mounts*Greddy Metal Head Gasket 85mm, 1.4mm*Greddy timimg belt*ARP Head Studs*ARP Rod Bolts*ACL Rod Bearings*ACL Main Bearings*New Timing tensioner*New timing idler pulley*New oil Pump*New Water Pump*XS Power Manifold*Megan Downpipe*Megan Turbo Elbow*Megan D Spec catback*Nissan Turbo Gaskets*Full gasket kit*AUto meter boost gauge*KA Throttle Body Port matched Manifold

Parts to come:*SR XACT PROLITE Flywheel*ACT Clutch*Machine Work

Sorry for the picture Quality

PICS:











Will update as i go.

Thanks for looking
Modified by tom@ica at 1:47 PM 7/26/2008

[float_6969]

Looks good so far! You need a better camera though LOL

[tom@ica]

lol ya dam sidekick pictures suck. I will use the digital and get some good ones

[Jiggyfry]

Nice! Keep us updated as you progress so we may drool.

[tom@ica]

Quick question, The greddy head gasket is 85mm, CP pistons are 84.5mm, Will the .5mm differance kill the headgasket? Should i just get custom 85mm CP pistons made?

Update:

More/Better Pictures









Heres the roller:





Needs some work LOL!

Thats all for now

[float_6969]

No, most HG's for the CA are 85mm.

[sideways danny]

No, most HG's for the CA are 85mm.

yup, even the standard one

[tom@ica]

Update! Started Painting some stuff last night and put the Head on with ARP studs and Greddy Metal head gasket.Slight change in plans due to money issues. Going on stock bottom end now.

[r34 gtr]

Looks solid!

[tom@ica]

Thanks Man! ANyone know the part number for oem lifters?

More pics



JDM Double Throttle Body conversion!! LOL JK just mocked it up and saw it could work




Modified by tom@ica at 3:51 PM 3/30/2008

[ca18detgabby]

LOOKS GREAT. I assume the paint is designed for heat right?

why did you opt for the megan DP?

are you running a TP and CBE? or just cutting it at the DP?

should def paint or do something for the heat sheild on the turbo...... all that pretty stuff and that rusty old thing.

[r34 gtr]

all that pretty stuff and that rusty old thing.

Rust builds character.

[tom@ica]

Rust builds character.

LOL I am getting a SSAC Manifold. Cant have a sexy motor with a nasty manifold and turbo!!! Thats why i havent put the t28 on yet waiting on manifold. As for the exhaust ya a test pipe and thinking about blast pipes. How load are CA's? Ya the paint is designed for heat the block is the 1200 degree stuff and the Intake and valve cover is good up to 500 degree. Now i need to get suspension for the cage. And i just got a cage for it also need to get rest of kit and paint.



Anyone have a clean dash in cali??

[tom@ica]

UPDATE!!!!

Its been awhile but i have gotten some stuff done.

GP Sport Urethane kit, AIT 30mm front fenders, 50mm Rear wides, S&W 8pt roll cage, Megan Coilovers

Before:

Current State:



Work:





Mock up :













Should be dropping motor in this weekend!!

Comments welcome!! Good or bad!

[bentvalves]

hells yea man looking good!

[zmannz]

Nice! We are looking to have nearly the same motor, block-build-wise. Best of luck!

[r34 gtr]

Your hair is awesome.

[tom@ica]

thats my friend lol thanks for the comments!

[Buddyworm]

F@#$ you are an awesome brother. Good stuff!

[Jiggyfry]

Do you happen to have any pics of the wheels going on that hatch?

[tom@ica]

Still need to pick up some wheels havent decided yet

[ca18detgabby]

sawzilla FTW!

[new200guy]

thats looking pretty good. wish i had the funds to do my up like that.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

What color are you going to be painting her???

[tom@ica]

What color are you going to be painting her???

I am thinking maybe a gun metal or a silver of some sort.

new200guy Thanks man

ca18detgabby Only other way to do it is plazma cutter and i not that baller.

[DALAZ_68]

i saw this on a nother forum...u know CHris right (MEHSILVIA)

[tom@ica]

yup sure do. i got the urethane kit from him

[DALAZ_68]

yup sure do. i got the urethane kit from him

his project is coming along sick...

like i said man...CA's have to stick together...ill hit u up on email in a while

[tom@ica]

Just a couple of updates:









ACL Rod, Main bearings, New Oil pump, ARP Rod Bolts being installed







New Timing Tensioner, idler pulley and greddy timing belt installed

[DALAZ_68]

how much was the tensioner...qhen i replaced the W/P and timing belts my Tensioner looked old, i was thinkign of buying another one...how much it run u...?