DriftBoy07's Build Thread

[mRodiek]

Yezzzirrr

[mRodiek]

Very frustrated, sorry for the lack of pics-just been jumping around trying to get everything done and its not getting there because of all the little crap that is left. I have no more money for a good couple weeks and I want to at least have this car running so I have some questions I would appreciate some help with, and Ill update tonight.

1) On the throttle cable I only have one nut on the back side of the throttle body, is this ok? Because I cannot fit another nut on the other side w/o cutting the cable-pics to back it up tonight.

2) I have continuous power from the battery to the car and the battery finally died, I have the power wire connected to a copper connector into the plug where the power wire from the fuse box goes, again pics coming tonight.

3) Confused about fan controller hook up-WC Im lookin for your help on this one since you gave me this controller lol-pics tonight.

I need many small things like IC hoses that fit the throttle body & hot side of the piping, some hoses etc and studs, and a tap which is proving harder to find than originally planned. Pics tonight, sorry fo the delay NICO-I am workin my a** off to get her done.

[mRodiek]

As promised pics...

What Ive been dealing withPulled the stupid rear window splasher hose because it caused a ton of rust in my floorReplaced it w. my battery cable Other end of the hose..getting a grommet for this cancer soonJDM fuse box..Didderson we match! lolStarted intake install, but I have yet to find a 3"-2.5" adapter..is the valve cover T going to the intake? its gonna have to work until I can afford a catch canSwapped out dash plugExtra wiresVaccum/Boost sourceDone with gauges!HELLA sexy, although not so stealthy

Here is something Ive been struggling with, I cant get a nut on the bottom side of the cable to hold it properly and it works like this but I am not too comfortable with it-any suggestions?

If you will..

[Didderson]

Haha man nice update. Coming along.I think you know i was joking with the pink fuse covers, they're usdm but chuki, still funny tho! It becomes easier and easier to see why these cars sold to secretaries back in the day sometimes...

I like your rear washer hose battery relocation thingy. I'm a fan of the rear washer and wiper, for some reason I think it's a ballin option I never had on other non cool cars :P.

Your intake charge pipe looks nice man, you'll have more room than I do to put the maf and air cleaner in there. Mine barely fits.

As far as the SR throttle bracket goes, I wish I had one... My sr didn't come with one so I hacked and bent the KA24DE one to fit.

Might want to clean up the vac lines so they dont bend around so much, i'll show u today hopefully with good pics.

[White Comet]

i know you and keegan are up to something.

[mRodiek]

Haha man nice update. Coming along.I think you know i was joking with the pink fuse covers, they're usdm but chuki, still funny tho! It becomes easier and easier to see why these cars sold to secretaries back in the day sometimes...

lol No I was kidding, I know its not JDM.

WC-lolz me-uh-speak-uh-no-ingles?

My buddy just turned 21 on weds so we have been partying pretty much nonstop since then and its gonna continue through this weekend but I am doin my best to squeeze some work in.

Power steering lines connectedBanjo bolt made to fitclutch line connected, still have to finish bleeding itRadiator hoses in need of clampsClose up of my custom bracketAnd an interior shot after it was cleaned up a bit and put back ttogether

More updates to comee..discuss

[Idahos13]

The cars looking good man! Some good progress, looks like it will be done with the engine running very soon.

[Didderson]

Nice to see you got past that banjo bolt hurdle. You are getting close, just take yer time and do things right .

[domiballa]

that injector you snapped it happened to me to.. i just ziptied the clip on their and never had a problem.. its not the prettiest fix but it works if your on a budget!

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

good stuff looking good

[mRodiek]

Thanks guys! Worked on her for a good 6hrs today including driving time to Napa/Sears/Autozone/Ace/Home Depot/ Mcdonalds. Fuel lines are in, intercooler mounted mostly, some other random hoses taken care of and I have most all the parts I need cept for fluids to start her.

I am having an issue with the FMIC hoses & clamps because the CXRacing one came with plently but they are all 3" and wont fit on the TB or hot pipe, or piping coming out of the turbo so Ill be spending more dough to have a correct set shipped.

Pics hopefully tomorrow, I have been celebrating my friends bday still since weds and its not over til monday so Ill try to get some more work done.

[mRodiek]

FMIC MountedBracketsGotta fab somethin up for the topRusted hunk of metal I hadda removeTest fitted the bumperSexxaaayyAttempted cuttin tthe hole with my rotozipFailI think this is the correct setup for the TB-Didderson?Bay shot Fuel pump finally DONEMufffler mounted, mid pipe doesnt line up w/ downpipe so weve got another issue..On jacks for a few days til I can get a tap and studs for the DPAnd a fun pic, wheel gap ftw

[mRodiek]

Who has done a VLSD swap? I may be attempting it this weekend but I was wondering if anyone has any advice/tips for me? Never done this before...

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

have someone help to put it back in. vlsd is heavy as fuhk. or just use a jack to hold it in place while tightening bolts

[White Comet]

are you swapping in a vlsd unit thats already in the pumpkin, or dropping your pumpkin and swapping vlsd guts into it?

[mRodiek]

The whole pumpkin! Read somewhere I need J30 axles?

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

which vlsd do you have? s13 hicas one doesnt need axles, j30 6 bolt doesnt need axles, j30 5 bolt DOES need axles. just swap the diff cover from the open diff to the one being swapped in

[Didderson]

I'm not totally certain about the TB cooling line setup, but I'd suggest not running them at all to avoid heating up your tb and manifold. Just connect the nipples on the block together. You can kink the hose if you want also to keep fluid from completing its path too early as I did. It kinks on its own anyway because of fitment.

I remove and destroy the lower lip bolt bracket that you took a picture of being a rusty POS lol. Ziptie lips on ftw.

[mRodiek]

which vlsd do you have? s13 hicas one doesnt need axles, j30 6 bolt doesnt need axles, j30 5 bolt DOES need axles. just swap the diff cover from the open diff to the one being swapped in

My VLSD is out of an S13..in Japon This is why I ask lol

So Didderson I dont need any coolant lines on the TB ran? Ill fix it this weekend, gracias. That attempt at a lip is in my fire pit lol I really want this one lip I forget what its called for chukis but its not made anymore so Ill live w/o one.

Busy day tomorrow and my sister is graduating [preschool] so I have to go to that @ 6pm on my friday night . Saturday will be the beginning of the end [not really].

[White Comet]

I really want this one lip I forget what its called for chukis but its not made anymore so Ill live w/o one.

i think you're talking about the xenon lip

[mRodiek]

I think you are thinking of the same one I was thinking of

[mRodiek]

Pretty decent update coming soon. First I have to tell NICO about my street racing experience last night.

For those of you who are from the Chicago area-have you heard of Dody [sp?] road? Its south of Chicago near Tinley Park and its crazy, alot of the guys there are ***holes but some of em are real chill and its a semi-organized street racing scene. I was reminded of fast & the furious, and I am NOT one to encourage doing stupid s*** the way these people were doing but it was kinda cool to come out and bulls*** with some of the guys there. I could clearly tell the ones who took really good care of their cars didnt race, only a few of them even brought their cars out. Still somethin fun to do on a fri/sat night.

Ill toss some random pics on later, and pictoral update tomorrow sometime. I am sticking with my open diff for the time being simply for the ability to be able to distinguish between and open and VLSD which Ill be swapping in a couple weeks.

These next few weeks will be big, so stay tuned

[ewok_sammich]

Yeah, that place is always packed. Lot of nice streetbikes out too. People have been going there since like the 70's.

[mRodiek]

Yeah it was pretty intense, alot of stupid people there though.

[Didderson]

You'll regret not putting the lsd in, but it wont be a large regret seeing as you already have another one. I remember when my KA actually ran with the stock open dif. It bothered me so much it was my first high dolla mod.

[mRodiek]

I want it in, BAD. But I cant afford J30 axles right now, I cant afford rice right now lol so it will have to wait!

[sr20deTsomeday118]

what car were u in? i was there from about 12 till 4 am. riding with my brother's red probe gt because the tie rod ends on my coupe are just about done for..

[mrgreeneyes]

You'll regret not putting the lsd in, but it wont be a large regret seeing as you already have another one. I remember when my KA actually ran with the stock open dif. It bothered me so much it was my first high dolla mod.

yeah, tom actually dropped top dollah on jdm goods.

it MUST be good.

i love you tom

-me

[mRodiek]

what car were u in? i was there from about 12 till 4 am. riding with my brother's red probe gt because the tie rod ends on my coupe are just about done for..

lol I was in my buddies civic, we got there around 1230 and left at like 3, might be goin this comin sat too!

[sr20deTsomeday118]

lol I was in my buddies civic, we got there around 1230 and left at like 3, might be goin this comin sat too!

ill be there, most likely in my 240. hopefully my tein tie rod ends will come thursday