Idahos13's Chuki Build

[Idahos13]

Here is my soon to be build car, its a 1993 240sx. I picked this up for $1000, it already had eibach sportline springs, B&M short shifter, Venom 400, and AEM cold air intake. But the bad is it has a rod nock. so on with the picturesand there is the donor under the tarpdoor inserts, glove box, and center arm rest console are all covered in suede or how ever you spell it.Future plans are get new steering wheel that why that one has a ghey cover has chunks missing out of itengine transplantwanting to get some of those 280z turbo rims the four spokesoon to possibly get a mishimoto radiator and electric fans and someday coils so let me know what you think!
Modified by idahos13 at 2:51 PM 4/26/2009

[Idahos13]

Well i got an update small but an update, on to pics









We are going to go get some things to start to prep for getting the engine out.

[koukis4teen]

Not a bad price since the body looks very clean. Also a plus that you have suede instead of the stock s13 material that reminds me of a bath mat lol. Good luck with the build.

[Idahos13]

Ya I definately like the suede better than the stock material! And thanks

[Idahos13]

Well I have been busy taking stuff off the engine today, me and my dad started this morning and me and him both do not have any expeirience at doing this. but this is how far we have gotten.

this was when we started in the morning



and this is how it sits now, but im heading back out their to strart removing more things keep posted!

[samxini]

That white trim in the interior is ugly.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I concur. Paint it a dark color.

[samxini]

^ When can you get your license, I want to see the sil40.

[Idahos13]

Thanks for the rude comment, it came that way from the previous owner, and it is not my main priority right now so it doesnt bother me.
Modified by idahos13 at 5:22 PM 4/26/2009

[samxini]

I wasn't trying to be rude, just giving you my opinion.

[Idahos13]

No prob man, It doesnt really bother me right now but I will probably go to a junk yard to see if I can find some stock vents that havent been painted

[noobdrftr]

so what are your plans? Not bad for a $1000

[Idahos13]

well my plans for right now are to get the other engine in it, and then get a new steering wheel because mine is torn up,upgrading things like get new rims, coils other suspension things, then hopefully go KA-T, and other interior mods like racing seats and stuff. Bottom line just make the car look clean.

[noobdrftr]

thats cool...do you plan on drifting, autoX, drag racing, or road racing?

[daconkiftador]

are the brake calipers on one side painted red, and the other sides are painted blue?

looks pretty clean, good luck.

[Idahos13]

thats cool...do you plan on drifting, autoX, drag racing, or road racing?

I really dont know theres not really anything around my area except drag, but I definately would like to drift and autox, but there is no place, and I want to be safe and not do it in public.

are the brake calipers on one side painted red, and the other sides are painted blue?

looks pretty clean, good luck.

Ha yes one side is red and one side is blue but that will definately change I dont like blue very much so all red for me and thanks.

[r34 gtr]

Looking good! Keep us updated!

You got a very clean car for $1000. The body looks near flawless!

[Idahos13]

Thanks man, Ya the only dent is on the drivers door wich is small but it was caused by a shopping cart hitting the door.

[zenkistic]

thats cool...do you plan on drifting, autoX, drag racing, or road racing?

he's only 15. he doesn't know how to drive yet.

edit: looks good, enjoy!

[Idahos13]

I get my license next week, and I would like to do those things not that im going to but would like to learn to drift, but its all in good time.

[Idahos13]

Well guys I almost got the engine out all I need is to unbolt the transmission and engine mounts, but im having some problems with the top transmission bolts. Does anybody know the best way to get to the top bolts on the passenger side without taking off the intake? Any info will be appreciated thanks.

[noobdrftr]

<IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/image ... es/wtf.gif" BORDER="0"> he's only 15. he doesn't know how to drive yet.

edit: looks good, enjoy!

i didnt know he was 15

[Idahos13]

So can anyone answer my question?

[LingeringSuicide]

tilt the engine and use a bunch of extensions and swivels to get to the bolts

[Didderson]

Magnificently clean body for 1 grand. Also you have the dohc for easy swapability . I like the white exterior paint but yea as ppl said, just get new vents.

Best way to remove those bolts is undo the trans mount and let the motor tilt back a bit, then u can get your hand in there I think.. It's been awhile.

Just pull the motor and trans in 1 step, it can b done.

[Idahos13]

Hey thanks, ya im not really a fan of the vents either, but when I get a chance going to the junk yard to find some other ones. Thanks for the valuable information didderson! Stay tuned...

[Idahos13]

Hey guys just wanting some advice since my engine will be out and I will be able to acces the steering rack bushing easily do you guys think it would be good to replace it with a aluminum bushing just let me know what you think!

[Idahos13]

Well I need someones help on this these are the plugs on the bottom of the transimission and I dont know how to unplug them, me and my dad both have tried so heres the picture of them.





Any help would be appreciated

Oh and also my car is 99% rust free except in the battary trey



just been trying to get the engine out, so thats all.

[SILVIAJayS]

Just press down on the middle piece (on top in both your pictures) and pull apart.

[mrgreeneyes]

dont worry about those plugs. just follow that harness up to the fusebox area, it will become 2 plugs up there, easier to access. you can leave your harness on the trans/motor.