got my car going :)

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

after 3 weeks off the road, my car is going again

complete with an RB25DET conversion

still gotta wire up some gauges, boost controller and turbo timer....but i took her for a spin on thursday and she goes like a dream

thought you might like to see the work

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

a closer look at the engine bay

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

and this is what the RB25DET powers

Post by **JonPowell** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

I am so jealous! I want the Silvia ft end on mine so bad I can almost taste it.....Next upgrade. Good job, looks great. Cant wait to get mine going!

Post by **hashiriya13** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

looks good. I dont even have to ask if you are happy:)

Post by **jojothemonkey** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

That looks great!

Post by **Phat_Optimo** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

I like the charge pipes, FMIC, painted VC and def. the front end. Looks good man.Is the IM on the "list of parts to replace" list

What RPM do these things (RB25) produce full boost stock?

Post by **y3llows14** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

Hey XPl1CT....I have one question.....did you have clearance problem with the intercooler piping in between the radiator and engine? What size piping did you use? Im trying to do my piping too, so a couple more pics of the piping would kick a$$. Your car look New Zealand tyteness

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

im gunna leave the motor pretty stock for now, while i save up for some more mods....

yeah there where a few clearance problems between the radiator and motor, had to make a bracket to keep the i/c piping off the power steering pulley.....but it worked out in the end...

here is a closer look and the clearance (its not that good a pic but u get the idea)

Post by **timmybgood** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

very wicked

Post by **y3llows14** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

Cool....what radiator and fan did you used? Whats the piping size? Whats your plan for the RB25? That engine look very homey in your car

Post by **gabossie** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

Just out of curiosity, how much was the powder coating (or painting) and how long did it take? I've always kinda wondered it it's way expensive or not. Looks real nice, congrats :ylsuper

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

the radiator and the fan i used from a skyline GTS-4, i am going to leave the engine pretty stock at the moment, while i get used to the power

the i/c piping size is 2 1/2 inch

the painting i done myself, took me a weekend to pull it down and prepare it, then i painted it using temperature safe spray paint, left it to dry over night so the paint had enough time to harden.......beats paying some one to do it, and the end result is very satisfying for me

Post by **93RPS13** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

nice, did the R32 GTS4 radiator fit in like the stock S13 radiator?? Thanks

Post by **Turb0wned** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

damn i love ur car i wish i had the money for tha good luck with it

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

93RPS13 wrote:nice, did the R32 GTS4 radiator fit in like the stock S13 radiator?? Thanks

it pretty much fitted in, it sits a little higher than the S13 ones, so you have to use spacers for the radiator mounts, and of course the pipes are in a different place :pface

BTW im a chick

not a "man"

Post by **hashiriya13** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

So you are from New Zealand? Well if so then your setup would be diff from ours due to the side the steering linkage is on. Or I may be wronge. Oh and that is cool you are a chick as you put it. I wish more women would get into modding there cars like you have.

Post by **93RPS13** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

i wish i had a girlfriend that was into cars

Post by **JonPowell** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

Did you do all the work yourself? That's real impressive!

Post by **undertaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

you guys should check out the website she links, some good stuff on there. nice to see another kiwi here XPL1CT, way to represent

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

hashiriya13 wrote:So you are from New Zealand? Well if so then your setup would be diff from ours due to the side the steering linkage is on. Or I may be wronge. Oh and that is cool you are a chick as you put it. I wish more women would get into modding there cars like you have.

yup obviously the cars are different...diferent driving sides aye..

just thought you guys might be interested

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

i HELP with most of the work on the car, im not a rocket scientist mechanic but i help where i can....i get ALOT of support from the guys

yeah i like being a female in a male dominated sport, good chance to meet alot of people

*cough* :pface

yeah check out our web site...in our club we have my car, a s13 with an rb26dett, s13 with a rb20det, gts-4 with a rb26dett, and some other nissans, ecos, civics...including a hybrid turbo civic....

check it out http://www.area-51.co.nz , oh and sign our guest book

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

undertaker wrote:you guys should check out the website she links, some good stuff on there. nice to see another kiwi here XPL1CT, way to represent

kia ora undertaker, way to go kiwi

where u from? u have an RB25DET powered S13? if you got MSN add me [email protected]

Post by **undertaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

i'm from wellington. my car is a way off being finished but the motor is in and running. i still need to install a r33 rear subframe and sort out my driveshaft and gauges etc. its a fun project:D some photos of it and my other cars here:

http://www.cardomain.com/id/smokeyhayes

added you to my msn:)

Joe

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

how come you are putting the R33 rear sub frame in? does it even fit?

Post by **undertaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

it has a r200 vlsd and the r33 rear brakes, both much bigger than standard. it appears to bolt right in, got it into postion tonight, just waiting on some 'drift pineapples'

i have to remove the hicas and sort out the handbrake cable.what rear end set up are you using?

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

gts 4 rear diff, hubs and brakes.....

Post by **undertaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

sweet, much the same as r33 i imagine.

Post by **vududoc** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

sweet setup. i got close to the same front except went with the aero bumper dual halo's. i got a bunch of the conversions so it was hard to decide but i think i picked a good setup overall. NOw i cant paint my car black b/c of you j/k but i still have to pick a color:(

Post by **XPL1CT** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 10:12 pm

vududoc wrote:NOw i cant paint my car black b/c of you j/k but i still have to pick a color:(

lol...its not actually black, its a factory nissan colour called "dark aubergine" in some lights it looks black, in others it looks dark purple..i love it

got my car going :)

got my car going :)

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