Blackzenki's back in black... S14 round 3!!!

[spooled240]

hey bz did your RLCA's stiffen up the ride? I dunno if I'm trippin but my car feels like it's on coilovers now wth lol no squeaks or anything weird so far though

[BlackZenki82]

yeah they did, i can FEEL the motor running now, and the road A LOT better.... nature of the beast...

well i figured with a new Koyo, it's best to go ahead and replace damn near my entire cooling system... so here we go...

Nismo thermostat and GReddy radiator cap...

OEM on left, Nismo on right

yeah, it's in or whatever...

finally getting my OEM fan shroud in (had it for like 2 weeks now)....

let's see if if the "hyper lube" s*** really works...

FINISHED!!! looks pretty good IMO....



and after doing work, had some friends over.... Sydewayz, and Clawhammer, i only get to see Tim (sydeways), these days, maybe twice a year.. and for us all to be hanging out like old times is pretty cool...

Tim and i, killing Nazi Zombies whilst drunk as f***..

ummmm.....WTF?!?!

pretty much it for now.... nursing the MASSIVE zinger of a hangover, Goodys and Motrin are kinda working though... so yeah, i guess that's it... for now or w/e, i dunno.....

[maj Andres]

What's up with the fan shroud? Looks like you got an electric one on the radiator....aesthetics?

[BlackZenki82]

the electric fan is for the AC, and the shroud is for OEM goodness, and directional air flow for the clutch fan....

OEM sekz....

[spooled240]

I'm still running the stock fan shroud but i've never overheated so it must be working lol

[BlackZenki82]

^OEM clutch fan and shroud FTW!!!!!

well another minor update... as you guys know, i was using a RS Enthalpy ECU while i was waiting on dyno tuning... well Clawhammer needed his ECU back cause he sold it, so i was left with a half assed tuned NIStune set up... FAIL... not to mention, my laptop crashed, with the NIStune program, even more FAIL... SO, i downloaded all the NIStune stuff and put it on my girl lap top and got to work....

also, i put in my black GReddy profec B and TT, and removed the silver units as i'm selling them...

pics...

my camera hates sharp photos as dawn... damn point and shoots... Either way, fairly clean set up... a lot going on. but at least it's all installed properly and with attention to detail...

Black looks soooo much better than silver...

Before...

After...

and finally.... all cleaned up.... been riding around with my ECU on the floorboard and harness all over the place... first time it's looked like this in a while... and i hate how the flash makes my dash look blue....

as for the Nistune set up, luckily Martin at Z Fever wired in my consult port, so no more wires through the glove box, i can just plug into the OEM port!! anyways, i had to basically retune my car, cause the last tune i had was a tinker tune, not really dialed in or safe (13.2AFR @ 10bls), so i sat in my car for what seemed like a half an hour for it to warm up to operating temps (Nismo Thermostat), and got to work... so far the 550's and Z MAF are tuned in, with nice 14.6-14.8AFR at idle and the same at 2.5k rpm or cruising... i wont be putting that many miles on this set up, as the loose tune makes me a bit nervous, the most miles i'll be putting on it is the drive to tampa to have it dyno tuned on thursday...

more updates to come, and sorry for the long read guys....

[kyle454]

if your car was a chick i would totally hit that...actually ide hit it as is

[maj Andres]

the electric fan is for the AC, and the shroud is for OEM goodness, and directional air flow for the clutch fan....

OEM sekz....

I have an SR20 with AC, but I don't have that electric fan on my radiator. I know the KA's have one. Anyways I ditched the clutch fan adn shroud combo and went with with a FAL dual setup. Makes it easier to work on the car too

[BlackZenki82]

thanks kyle... call it Auto Erotica if you will LOL...

and maj andres... hopefully i've built my car well enough i don't need it to be easy to work on lol

[Clawhammer]

I miss my mohawk.

[WutsDrift]

I've been checking in on yur thread since I first commented and you've got a lot of stuff done yo! Sweet ride, keep it up It's almost time for you to get sideways now right?

[BlackZenki82]

thanks bro, and getting sideways this SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!! BE THERE!!!!

well, another update.... last pieces of stock suspension have finally been replaced... my inner and outer tie rods... so i picked up a set of Circuit Sports inner and outer tie rods with pillow balls, and new steering rack boots up for $80, and too it to my "sponsors" shop to install.....

i love free shop time and pneumatic tools on hand!!!!!

here's the pics, sorry for the low quality, but i didn't have my point and shoot on me, as i didn't think about it....





one of my fav shots, Dons SCCA Eprod Z car, and of course, mine...

CS I/O rods dangling with new rack boots on...

other random s***...



so, the 2 mile trip from Dons was quite fun... as my toe was out SUPER BAD, anything over 30mph and i was squealing... so i nursed it, at 25-30mph the whole way to Firestone, where they COMPLETELY ignored my camber/caster specs, and basically set it to stock..... ugh... hopefully i can go back up there and get it done right tomorrow by the guy who usually does my alignments...

got some more things on the way...

30mm alum F/R Z brakes (will do fronts but gonna leave the rears off till i can get the E brake set up)S14 Navan Valences (now just gotta find some side skirts) C-West mini lip spoilerNardi wheel (still need hub and QR)

that's all for now, more to come I'm sure

[s14derrick]

lol at the dif cover

im liking where this car is going. whats next as far as parts ?

[BlackZenki82]

since all the major things are done, motor, suspension, wheels etc, s right now i guess this is my order of business

Minor aero- Navan valances and skirts

new paint (you can't tell, but the paint is not as clean as it looks, no fading, just a lot of debris)

seats and harnesses

small cage...4-6pt-only if i need it though... most everything i have is a fully functional part, and i'd like to keep the rest of the car that way...

pull motor, and either do a EPIC rebuild, rods, crank, pistons, sleeves, whole top end work and a NICE top mount T3 twin scroll set up. basically build a 700HP block and only throw 40-450 at it, that way, it's gobs of power and still reliable...

or.....

drop a RB26 or 2JZ in, i've been thinking alot about either motor lately... since this car is going to be basically my "street" car and weekender and i'll have a beater S13 coupe for a drift car, a inline 6 would be pretty sweet and being nose heavy wont really be a factor... but something like that would come a few years down the road...

other than that, besides all the filler stuff, little things here and there, small upgrades like better coils and suspension parts, that's pretty much the chronological order of things...

hell, what more can i really do?

[WutsDrift]

Um, you could let me test drive it yo!

[mRodiek]

Youve done an awesome job!!

How did you like the Enthalpy tune?

[jessetang]

Which fan shroud did you use, and what kind of modification you have to make in order to make it work? I want to switch back to clutch fan for my S14 with S13 SR too.

ThanksJesse

[BlackZenki82]

Um, you could let me test drive it yo!

i don't even let my girlfriend of 3 years drive it...

Youve done an awesome job!!

How did you like the Enthalpy tune?

it was nice, and on point, but just a "general" tune... my dyno tune feels A LOT smoother...

Which fan shroud did you use, and what kind of modification you have to make in order to make it work? I want to switch back to clutch fan for my S14 with S13 SR too.

ThanksJesse

i think it was a S13 SR shroud, all i had to do was cut a hole on the side for the AC drier thing... pretty simple... and just mounted it to the Koyo with zip ties till i can find a more permanent solution...

update!!!!

well guys, finally got her on the dyno.. Martin @ Z Fever is once again the s***, previously converted my harness for me...

i had some technical difficulties, and i need to order some parts, and head back down there to get the tuning finished... numbers for now, i'll going to be mum about.. at least until i fix the problem, and have the tune finalized..

on the rollers....

strapped in!

Martin on teh toonz...

had a few people show up... , Jason (ph3ar?), Sean (4wheeldrift), Seans girlfriend (for your your name, sorry!), Ryan (Clawhammer)... Sink came through to get some parts... never said hey LOL... then again neither did i.... fuzzy pic, but still cool to have some guys from the aera and the local forum come check out my car on the dyno, thanks guys!!!

that's pretty much it... i had an exhaust leak problem at the mani/turbo flange, and wasn't able to really get above 7-7.5lbs of boost... but at that, it put down good power... all i have to do is fix my leak, by either replacing s*** like i usually do, or just reusing my OEM mani, and getting a new gasket....

oh, and i also have a lot of video... this f***er ROARS on the dyno.... link will be up soon....

[dgms240]

Just read through this whole thread. the car is looking good man! you've put a lot of hard work into it and i'm glad your finally able to start having fun with it! reminds me of my black on black (leather, se, vlsd, etc.) zenki before i wrecked it... I WILL HAVE ANOTHER ONE!! Should have my S13 KAT back on the road any day now.

[BlackZenki82]

thanks bro, glad you like!! and show me some pics of your set up when done man!!

SO... due to recent problems, and some money making, i went ahead and bought some parts to fix and upgrade my turbo and cooling set up.. everything's ordered and should be here before the weeks up....

OEM Exhaust manifold gasketOEM turbo to manifold metal gasketS15 Spec R T28 compressor and exhaust housing (i know the comp housing is an upgrade for a GTIR turbo, not sure on exhaust w/divider..)S15 Spec R waste gate set upS14 ARC cooling panel (traded GReddy suction kit for it)Circuit Sports stainless steel oil and coolant lines

so once all these parts are installed, i need to save a bit of money and head my a** back to Z Fever, and let Martin finish tuning this bad boy.... should make more power by upgrading the compressor housing as well...

i decided to go with the OEM manifold instead of buying a new one... as the OEM does flow REALLY well, and it's affording me the $$$ to upgrade other stuff and get new gaskets and s***.....

[WutsDrift]

Are you gonna post some numbers after you swap those parts out?

[Idahos13]

WOW!! everything is looking extremely awesome man keep up the GREAT work!

[BlackZenki82]

Are you gonna post some numbers after you swap those parts out?

yeah, once everything is fixed, and no more issues, i'm going back to the dyno... with the compressor housing upgrade i think i should be looking at around 340-350wheel on pump gas...

WOW!! everything is looking extremely awesome man keep up the GREAT work!

thanks man, i just keep on keepin on, and keep you guys updated!!

[S14Juggalo]

I read your whole build!

1. I hate you cuz you not only have 2 zenki's but 2 really clean zenki's

2. I dont really like sr's (hate hate hate) BUT i really like your black gurl shes really sexy!

3. The led dash lights are so beautiful i almost cried!

4.Your suspension setup made me pee a little. The bottom line is that i have a crappy 100 stock zenki and your cars make me wanna do some MASSIVE damage! You did an EXTREMELY GREAT job on your build screw what the other forums say i think its the titties!!!!!

Oh how much leds do i have to order for my dash to make it just like yours?

[BlackZenki82]

wow bro, thanks!! it may not be some 1000whp baller build, but it's been done right, cleanly, and with certain goals in mind... due to my obsession, it's gotten to where it is now (i wont say done LOL), faster than it probably should have... many arguements with the lady, many empty wallets eating peanut butter and jelly bag lunches at work...

as for your LED's they're 194 bulbs, and you need three for a S14 cluster, and 4 i want to say for a S13 cluster...

[bryantkalagian]

what brake rotors are those? i bought a 240 with that same setup, stock callipers and drilled and slotted rotors...

[S14Juggalo]

wow bro, thanks!! it may not be some 1000whp baller build, but it's been done right, cleanly, and with certain goals in mind... due to my obsession, it's gotten to where it is now (i wont say done LOL), faster than it probably should have... many arguements with the lady, many empty wallets eating peanut butter and jelly bag lunches at work...

as for your LED's they're 194 bulbs, and you need three for a S14 cluster, and 4 i want to say for a S13 cluster...

Your very welcome good sir! And thank you for being a pic whore hahahaha makes it nice for retards like me. Im gonna be doing the same crap you went through with arguements and peanut butter with no bread type stuff. I have plans to move to florida in some years around the daytona area so with the no help crap when i move to FL i will be more then down to help you out with whatever i have the same problem here in dayton ohio but at the same time i really dont know very much people since im originally from ewa beach ohau (hawaii). But do you mind if i save a pic of your black lady and save it as my desktop!?!

[IDRFT95S14]

dang bro keep up the great work ,this build is the 5hit

[BlackZenki82]

But do you mind if i save a pic of your black lady and save it as my desktop!?!

if you want to wait, i got some really good shots of some hard parking in a multi level parking garage.. just after the rain so waters all dripping... looking like a sexy dirty girl that just got out the shower, and you can feel free to use any of those...

dang bro keep up the great work ,this build is the 5hit

thanks again man, and you been around since my first S14, so props to you mang!!!

oddly enough, people still talk s*** about my car/build on other forums... i get the most love on nice, thanks guys!!!

and check this out!!

all loaded up and ready to go to Bradenton tomorrow for my second drift event!!

Tow rig, 2004 Silverado 2500 4x4

prepared! 4 wheels/tires to drift on, spare suspension parts in case my "hope and dreams of better life of some small children in some random communist country" godspeed s*** fails on me, and tool box in the truck... READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!

pics and vids, soon to come!!!

[S14Juggalo]

Oh man are you trying to make me rape your gurl?HAHAHAHAHA Yeah that sounds slick as hell post em when you get a chance and please post vids and pics of her sliding! And Good Luck and let me know how the godspeed set up works? I was thinking either godspeed or megans