decided to start a build threadd..

[slim_240]

whats up nico!

been on the forum for a few months now and i decided to post my build and maybe get a few questions answered. i have a 1991 240sx SE super hicas.

okay so i'm currently employed at a local shop but my offical title is 'intern' so it pretty much translates to 'unpaid shop b****'. but i've been very happy about where i'm working and learned alot about all sorts of different cars. but enough of that.

not having an income makes it very difficult for me to get parts for my car thus postponing the completion of my project. also there has been so many complications that sometimes i wish i never bought the damn thing (i'm sure some of you guys will agree). but i've put my blood sweat tears and a fingernail into my baby and i don't regret one bit. well let the pictures speak for themselves and i hope you guys can help me finish!!









painted my old carpet with vinyl paint. best diy ever!!



after 3 months of waiting. it finally arrived!!

after cleaning her up. looked at it closer when i got home and most of the gaskets and seals were all new! i guess the previous owner in japan took good care of the motor.

KAZAMA delete bar. was gonna paint it gold but got lazy

did my wiring harness at home

greddy intercooler&exhaust

b&m shortshifter

gr+pros look soo good.

exhaust test fit. does anyone know how to get it to hang a little higher?!

greddy EBC

the car is on its way to the body shop to get a kink in the frame pulled out. the prevous owner didn't tell me there was a kink thinking about painting the car white with a matt black roof.

i was looking at getting some enkei rpf1s but can't decide on a final fitment before i put my deposit down. i was thinking 17x9 +18 for the front and 18x10 +38 for the rear. might have to run 10mm spacers in the rear. open to suggestions! i'm new to the whole wheel fitment thing and got opinions here and there from a few people but i'm still not sure.

hope you enjoy!

[breadbox]

Very nice start.

exhaust test fit. does anyone know how to get it to hang a little higher?!

Cut it off and reweld it.

[matzinm2]

Nice start! I'm jealous of your gaskets, mine are "who knows" at this point on my blacktop. How many miles did your engine have on it?

:edit: I've got that same B&M shifter, it is GOD.

[slidestyle69]

gotta nice little project going on, props.hope all goes well!

[freakyjason]

Nice start man! You're going to love those stance coilovers! I just got a set of the GR+ pro's myself and I LOVE them!

[S13xCrazy]

exhaust test fit. does anyone know how to get it to hang a little higher?!

You can buy this from: zer...angerOne of our members on here makes them!

[tx240s14]

looks good. where did u get your engine from?

[moulton712]

damn you waited 3 months for your motor? i waited 5 days, lol.

you can get up to 1/2 inch of exhaust height if you use a thick zip tie and go around the bushing causing it to shrink in length.

while the harness and motor is out of the car you should do a wire tuck for the motor harness, it only takes about an hour (more time if you d!ck around)

[slim_240]

Nice start! I'm jealous of your gaskets, mine are "who knows" at this point on my blacktop. How many miles did your engine have on it?

:edit: I've got that same B&M shifter, it is GOD.

lol yeah i test fitted the shifter to my transmission and it was super solid and absolutley no play.

i think it had 80k kilometers so i'm guessing 40-50k miles? came out really nice.

You can buy this from: zer...angerOne of our members on here makes them!

yeah i saw that but i wasn't sure where the hanger went since there isn't any rust down on the frame. i'll post some pics tho

looks good. where did u get your engine from?

i got it from JHOT in denton. VERY GOOD STUFF. i highly recomend them over anyone in the US.

damn you waited 3 months for your motor? i waited 5 days, lol.

you can get up to 1/2 inch of exhaust height if you use a thick zip tie and go around the bushing causing it to shrink in length.

while the harness and motor is out of the car you should do a wire tuck for the motor harness, it only takes about an hour (more time if you d!ck around)

yeah i was talking to WhiteComent about the wire tuck and getting specific details and i'm waiting for my tech flex from http://www.wirecare.com they got really nice stuff.

yeah its usually a 2-3 month wait till the place i go to gets motors in. redtops car becoming more and more scarce and all the drifters around in my area pick up motors like buying candy. it sucks for those guys out there who need those motors to get to school (like myself)

[s14derrick]

i'm seeing a build using top notch parts. working without a budget sucks but its always nice having legit parts

how well did that fabric paint work? my carpet is stained and faded. might be a fun project to try out hehe

[slim_240]

i'm seeing a build using top notch parts. working without a budget sucks but its always nice having legit parts

how well did that fabric paint work? my carpet is stained and faded. might be a fun project to try out hehe

i'm glad to see someone take notice of all the great parts i've collected. everyone tells me to buy ebay stuff to save money but i know paying that extra dollar will take you further than the cheapo alternatives. i'm sure it'll pay off!

that vinyl paint worked great! run to a pepboys or o'rileys and pick up flat black DUPLICOLOR vinyl paint. about 2 bottles for the entire carpet and about 2 coats will do the job. dry over night and presto! new black OEM carpet i've seen people do red and it doesnt look half bad

[slim_240]

UPDATE!

i had a question for you guys. so before my swap is completed i heard i have to re-route the heater hoses in the back of the block and do something with the coolant line that feeds to the turbo. before i fab//cut anything i wanna make sure with you guys that have experience. i checked out heavythrottle.com but i just wanna get a clearer explaination from an actual person

here is a pic

also got some goodies in the mail!might need you guy's help on this one too!

thats all for now

[lilpiton]

UPDATE!

here is a pic

the heater hoes in USDM are on the right side so you gotta get two hoeses one of oe is a U kind and other im not sure.So take off the ruber hoses that are there and just run the new once from the metar lines closest to the motor.Correct me someone if Im missing something

[slim_240]

so there's a U-rubber hose i need to run back to the chassis?

[lilpiton]

Yea and the other one is a curved one too.http://www.frsport.com/Gates-O....html

im sure you can get them at like auto zone or somethin like that.

BTW where did you get the carpet piant?

[sebazztard]

carpet paint can be found at advanced auto parts or auto zone here. great thread btw, looking forward to the end

[SR24DET]

You can afford all this without getting paid? I have a job and cannot afford all that stuff.

[noobdrftr]

+1

[slim_240]

You can afford all this without getting paid? I have a job and cannot afford all that stuff.

my mom had wrecked my acura before this and i just took the insurance money to get my project rolling. my brother helped me out and some of the stuff but almost all my parts are used! you just gotta look around all the forums and look for all the great deals

Yea and the other one is a curved one too.http://www.frsport.com/Gates-O....html

im sure you can get them at like auto zone or somethin like that.

BTW where did you get the carpet piant?

awesome thanks for the link. it explained alot! yeah you can get the paint at any car parts store for about 4-5 bucks. my carpet came out really good and i have poor painting skills

[lilpiton]

no problem bro, keep us updated and i would like to see some pix with that carper installed with the seats in also.

[slim_240]

alright i'll take some pics tonight!

[slim_240]

here are some pics with the carpet installed!



also got some goodies in the mail. SWEEEET! I LOVE GETTING MAIL!

more to come! also can i get any wheel fitment suggesttions? i'm ordering ENKEI RPF1s soon!