DriftBoy07's Build Thread

[mRodiek]

Thats your opinion & I respect it lol The trans was originally orange but I wanted to test the gloss black over semi gloss & went with it lol

The VC pic doesnt do it justice, it looks darker and shinier in RL, I put like 4-5 coats of clean on it. Ill post pics when I take em of it on the car.

[mRodiek]

Im extremely disappointed in Nissan as well as FRSport.

"Hi Matt, unfortunately we found that Nissan do not offer any warranty. All of their parts are sold as is without warranty. I uploaded their warranty information on this link. Please take a look."

You would think that when a f***ing peice breaks off, they would follow up their products. Not happy.

[Stripes]

Weld that jawns back together!
Modified by Stripes at 2:36 PM 3/22/2009

[mRodiek]

Im going to look into it this weekend, Id rather just weld the drain pipe on the turbo itself, no leaks ftw.

Im in such a bad mood today, my car is supposed to help me get away & now Im screwed. Idk..

[mRodiek]

A guy on some local forums is gonna help me out, hes like an hour & a half south but I need it so Ill prolly do that, hes gonna weld it back on there.

[Bumnah]

I can understand being pissed about it breaking, but honestly you stated you were torquing it down pretty hard. Stuff like this is part of the car modifications.

I would've been very surprised if they had replaced it for you, but I was hoping they'd do something for you.

Take it to a good machine shop, they should be able to weld it back on for you.

It's a good idea to invest in a torque wrench. $70 for a nice one from Craftsman.

These are all aluminum motor, so it's easy to over torque and cause issues. Example, oil pan bolts, only 5.5 ft/lbs of torque. It's super easy to over torque those bolts, and most people do.

[idahotuner]

dman dude that blows i would be freaking pissed as well.

get ahold of garrett and see waht they say maybe you can do a core refund or something.

stuff liek that doesnt require much torque as has been stated above

[mRodiek]

I wasnt even torqing [sp?] it down! Is there supposed to be a spec for seating the stud? And that part is cast iron! Thats what gets me but whatever I'm getting it welded so I guess thats good news

Thanks for the comments though guys. Im trying to stay motivated as its getting warmer and I want this car on the street!

[domiballa]

damn bro that sucks!! i just picked up my s15 turbo hopefully it doesnt happen 2 me.. but sick build nonetheless.. personally i would of picked up a used name brand exhaust unstaid of the rsr but other than that

[mRodiek]

Yeah the exhaust we will see about, if thats the worst thing I bought then Ill be happy.

Getting it welded tomorrow WOOHOO! Downside is that I have to pull the manifold AGAIN! ah Idk how Ima do it but Ill try.

[mRodiek]

So this week I think Im gonna crash @ my dads house so I can work on this thing non-stop all week even though I have 2 tests and a s***load of hw due this week.

So heres my compilation of things that are REQUIRED to have this beast started:

-Install fuel pump-Relocate battery-Install Radiator/fans-Install Intercooler-Cap off IACV & TB ports-Finish hookin up hoses all over-Install tstat-Wire up my e-fans-put turbo back on mani & torque onto block-install motor mounts-install turbo elbow-Replace throw out bearing-Resurface flywheel-Install clutch/flywheel-Paint VC washers/torque down VC-Get & Install PS Lines-Put my gauge cluster back in-connect wiring harness-Hook up ignitor

Damn thats a long list...lol so Im living & breathing my car this week

[idahotuner]

its all ways good to havea list. i made one about 3 weeks before starting my car and as i thought of stuff i added to it. and then double and tripple check stuff before starting it.

[mRodiek]

My dad got it in my head that I should try to get a new turbo from FRSport so I called up compaining and complaining trying to get them to give me a new turbo. Well after they review the picture Im sure many times they tell me that your not supposed to use studs, bolts are required.

All of this after I cancel with my welder Getting it welded later this week anyway, kinda glad because I didnt want to deal with having to pull it off and ship it and blah blah.

Oh and I got some work done today, going to do some more now. Updates tonight or tomorrow

[tEknoS13]

wow apparently you've been through some rough business lately

[Taylor008]

Just read through your whole thread. Hahah, it's inspiring! Keep it up man. I'll bookmark this build.

[mRodiek]

wow apparently you've been through some rough business lately

Yes lol but Im sticking it out, right now Im focused on getting the car running as soon as Im back from LA for spring break.

Just read through your whole thread. Hahah, it's inspiring! Keep it up man. I'll bookmark this build.

lol Thanks! I do what I can haha

[tEknoS13]

Thats cool. Remember I told you I was taking my car to the body shop? Well thats a negative, the little f**k wanted 1200 to weld a few pieces of sheet metal

Eff that! So, my car is back in my garage and I just got some argon. Guess what I'm doing with it?

[wynnEZ]

Sorry to hear about the turbo, hang in there!

[mRodiek]

Damn tek sorry to hear! Argon? Welding it yourself? lol you should, its not that hard man trust. If you are lookin for someone to do it theres this guy in Justice who is a welder-met him on "thechicagogarage.com". Chill as f*** and nice as hell dude, lemme know if you want it and I can give you his email

[mRodiek]

Yay more good news!! In the process of reloacting my battery I drilled a hole into a fuel line! wooohoo!!!! FML.

I just want to sell all my nissan crap and my pontiac and buy an STI Im such an idiot, stupid mistakes own me.

[White Comet]

Yay more good news!! In the process of reloacting my battery I drilled a hole into a fuel line! wooohoo!!!! FML.

i'm not gonna lie, i laughed at this part because of your enthusiasm, but don't buy an sti, that'd be ghey

[mRodiek]

I just cant get anything right lately man lol Im so mad at this right now! I talked to courtesy and rosen and they cant tell from the schematic which is which because there are 5 little lines, but does each line rep a tube? OR does the space in between?! SO CONFUSING!!

The fuel return is $168, so Im hoping that I didnt drill through that one, there are two fuel tubes that I might of drilled through that run from the gas tank to the front of the car, does ANYONE know which one is which?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/2....html

Thats the schematic I have to deal with, its either 17510, 17508, or 17506.I think Ive narrowed it down to 17510 or 17508, someone please help me!

Im assuming the breather tube is fuel delivery? Its also called a "vapor vent" idk,

oh and STIs rule, 300hp AWD. That way I can get started on rally racing, or maybe even gymkhana? lol

[White Comet]

post a pic of what line you drilled through, cuz until we see it, we can't help you figure out what one it is. i'm not saying sti's are bad. but buying a car < building a car. lemme know what line you drilled through, cuz i have a spare set of lines on my black s13

[mRodiek]

Oh the STI wouldnt stay stock for long lol and I agree with you 110%.

I want to post pics but unfortunately I dont have the little cord here at my dads so I will post pics as soon as Im home which should be around 6ish because thats when Im off of work.

Ill briefly explain it though, feel free to correct me if Im wrong, Im taking a break because laying under the car with s*** fallin in my nose and mouth sucks!

There are 2 fuel lines that go from the front of the car, along the framerail to the rear of the car. One is the fuel return, and the other is vapor vent line [aka breather], the fuel return is the expensive and hell one. I cant tell by looking at the two lines which is which but Im going to assume the VAPOR line has no pressure and thats the one connected from tube->hose via hose clamp and the other has pressure because its a return and is connected from tube->hose in the rear by a screw clamp.

[White Comet]

well theres 3 lines that come up from the gas tank. one goes to the charcoal canister (since i don't have a charcoal canister, mine is just vented to the air) and the other 2 are the feed and return lines that go to the rail. like i said, lemme know which one it is since i have those lines and i could hook you up with what you need

[mRodiek]

Your the best WC lol but seriously you rule man, I think I need the return line, Ill post pics when I get home.

I dont have the egr canister either, and I have a random line going up the drivers side right up to near the fuse box, I was wondering what that was & I think its the egr crap.

[tEknoS13]

yea dude. No I think I will do it myself, practice pays off afterall

Dude don't get so aggravated with your 240. Understand its an old car and it will come across crap like that. I've felt like grabbing a sledge hammer and just pound away in my car, but then I realize that once I'm done with it, it will be just perfect and I will be proud of it.

Don't get a Subaru, they are nice and all but like WC said building a car> buying a car

[mRodiek]

I just needed to vent, I kicked my spare seat and it hurt like hell. I know its old but it seems like the past 2 weeks have been really bad, I think I need a short break [spring break] and when Im back Ill be wrenchin like no other!

The subaru will be built I promise, scouts honor

[mRodiek]

Fuel LinesYou can see the bracket is wet from fuelThis is the canister Im not quite sure what it is?

[White Comet]

is the line you punctured the one going to that canister?