I'm starting with a 1990 model S13. The guy before me tried to swap in a DOHC KA but is apparently a complete moron so I am left to clean up his mess. Gave $400 for the car, (not bad IMO) and I'm going to be rebuilding most of it so I can have that "new car" feel in an old car. It's going to be my daily, so it isn't going to be any sort of a "beast", I'm aiming for reliable yet fun lol. I just have a soft spot for S13s. I used to have one back in high school that I rebuilt but I never got to finish it for lack of funds. Now I make a good living and can afford to do it the right way :P
Here's my to do list:
RB20DET swap
Re-Mapped ECU from Yoshitokio
Digital Climate Control
S13 Silvia front end conversion
New seats
New carpet
Aftermarket steering wheel
New shift knob
New shifter boot
Black interior panels
New windshield
New wiper blades
Smoked tails
New turbo-back exhaust
Z32 Master Cylinder
Z32 brake setup
New Rotors
Brake lines
Brake pads
5-lug conversion (all around new hubs)
New shocks and springs
New bushings (all around)
Strut and sway bars
New wheels and tires
McKinney Mount kit
Q45 MAF
New Radiator
New radiator hoses
Fuel Filter
Fuel pump
New clutch & pressure plate
New gaskets all around for RB20
Aftermarket Intake manifold
Aftermarket Exhaust manifold
Air filter
Spark plugs
Plug wires
Oil pump
Water pump
Timing belt
Adjustable cams
FMIC and Piping
Touch screen radio/cd/dvd player
New speakers all around
Sound deadening mats under carpet/ in doors
I'm just going to sand and prime it for now until I finish the S13 Silvia conversion.
I may have left some things off accidentally. I also left off brand names of parts because I will have to research a bit before I order them, therefore I don't know what brand I'm getting until I order it lol. Just giving the general idea of my build.
My goal is to go ahead and replace most things so that I will know how much mileage is on everything instead of waiting for stuff to break on me. One thing about buying a used vehicle is you never know when stuff was replaced last or how the car was driven, so just playing it safe. Plus I like the feel of everything being new.
Let me know what you think. I'll be posting pics and parts every week, hopefully, of my progress. I work out of town during the week so Saturdays will really be the only time I have to work on my S13.
She needs a LOT of love. Good thing is though, most of the stuff that needs to be replaced, I was going to replace anyway :P I would love to get input from people. I'm open to constructive critisism and debates.
Done list:
Ichiba 5-lug hubs front and rear
Drilled and slotted rotors
Aluminum Z32 calipers front and rear
Agency power SS braided brake lines
Painted Carpet and rear seats O.o
New shocks
TEIN H-Tech springs
KYB dust boots
Installed sound deadener under carpet
Painted interior panels black
