My S13 Resuscitation

[Easy240]

What is up Nicoclub!? First off I'd like to thank everyone on this site for all of the useful information I have been able to use.

On with the intro; My name is Kevin, im from Huntington Beach, CA. I Picked up a 1991 240sx SE back in October 2008.





I got her knowing she had some serious knocking, but I was looking for a project. Before I even started looking for one, I have been lurking forums and learning what I can. Decided that I would attempt my first engine rebuild, rather than jump on the sr20 bandwagon.



So the fun begins. Fenders, bumper, and hood removed. Pulled the engine out. Oil and dirt was caked everywhere! So far the only rust was in the battery tray.







Cleaned the engine bay up a bit. I plan on going over it one more time before the engine drop.







A/C crap was all removed.



Got an Energy master bushing kit. Moog ball joints all around.













Tore the engine down and found a broken rod bearing. Split in half! All of the main and rod bearings were done.



Dropped the block off at the machinist for a .20 bore, hone, and deck. Got the crank grinded, balanced with some Manley rods and fresh oem pistons. Did some painting here and there:























Next I did the head. Full rebuild, Crower cams. Nothing too special.













Rebuilt the oil pump.






Got her back together for the most part. Just waiting on some parts!











I got all new coolant/heater hoses, fuel lines, vacuum hoses, and belts that all need to go on still.
Other parts:

















Painted the rims ( looking to trade them if anyone is interested ) 16 x 7.5 offset unknown





Have to pick up flywheel bolts, magnetic oil drain plug, alt & fan belts from FRsport tomorrow before work. My friend is bringing over his cherry picker on wednesday. Besides a few coolant lines, and a battery, I have everything I need to get her running! Two years in the making and I have yet to drive it. I can't wait Still lots to be done, but al least she will be on the road.
Suspension upgrades are next to come, followed by brakes and safety equipment. THEN once all that is done, im going to tear the engine back down and prep her for boost. I'm thinkin 270-300 hp would be a good balance. Anyways, thanks for looking and stay tuned for updates!

[mechanicalmoron]

Those wheels do not deserve to exist.

You done her pretty..... interested to see more as it comes.

[Easy240]

Those wheels do not deserve to exist.

I F***ing hate these rims.

You done her pretty..... interested to see more as it comes.

Thanks.

[hiimelvin]

Looks like you're on the right track. And yeah, those wheels got to go.

[Easy240]

Hey guys I need a little help here if you dont mind So far I have everything buttoned up and ready to start. I just need this one heater hose connector that comes out of the block.


I need part # 14875Q

The one circled #1 here:


No nissan dealership or website carries it anymore. Soon as I order it I get this:
"Hello,

Thank you for ordering parts with us.

We are writing to inform you that order N404136 has been voided. Your order has been voided because of the following reason(s): The ordered part(s) have been discontinued by the manufacturer and no longer available from our warehouses.

If you have further questions, contact us.

Regards,
Customer service"

Not to mention the countless failed trips to junkyards. So if anyone has one to sell, let me know please! Or if you know where I can find one, even better. Thanks!

[danshaz82]

edit: misread what part you needed and posted the wrong link. oops.
everything looks good tho!

[SX APPEAL]

I have one of those, its from a spare block that I painted blue at one point, you can have it for the cost of shipping if you want.

[Easy240]

Thanks for looking out guys, but I made something work:

[Easy240]

She's ALIVE!







For the rain, until I fix a hatch leak:

[Graphfixz]

Great stuff man! how much did you spend on the engine? Also, how long did it take?

[Easy240]

Great stuff man! how much did you spend on the engine? Also, how long did it take?

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[Easy240]

Some pictures of my rebuilt stocker















More to come!

[Jmoore124]

Good stuff man. You did a lot of work there. But I concur with an older post, those wheels deserve to die!!

[fiznowler]

nice build! if you have any other random parts you need shoot me a pm if its small and something i have laying around i will send it to you. I have a ton of parts around i won't throw away because "I know someone need this thing" and I hate pitching nissan parts.

[waxdnuggz]

What is with you guys around there and 3 spoke wheels? The s14 has 96 v6 mustang wheels on it. Ahhh take them off. Isn't there some "low rider" guy for lack of a better term around there that wants them? Lol
Good to see you got her on the road. I'm in the same boat I bought my s13 in august drove her home parked her and took her apart. Now its a slow road of rehab haha

[Easy240]

Thanks for the kind words guys! I appreciate the willingness to help fiznowler, thanks!
I'm so glad you guys like my wheels I picked out the car just for them. They have been up for trade on CL for quite some time haha. Not even 1 reply
Function over form for now. I would rather have the car running absolutely tits before I start spending money elsewhere. I need to rebuild the transmission, replace driveshaft (or maybe just the center bearing) with a one piece. A lot of noise/vibrations coming from the bearings.
If it makes you guys happy to know, I am shopping for coils, brakes, and wheels with the upcoming tax refund

[kiyo2489]

Thanks for the kind words guys! I appreciate the willingness to help fiznowler, thanks!
I'm so glad you guys like my wheels I picked out the car just for them. They have been up for trade on CL for quite some time haha. Not even 1 reply
Function over form for now. I would rather have the car running absolutely tits before I start spending money elsewhere. I need to rebuild the transmission, replace driveshaft (or maybe just the center bearing) with a one piece. A lot of noise/vibrations coming from the bearings.
If it makes you guys happy to know, I am shopping for coils, brakes, and wheels with the upcoming tax refund

Very clean build bro i cant wait to see some sick wheels on it, wish i did what you did and put my money in to my car to have it running at its best but i didnt lol, i spent my money elsewhere but cant wait to see more pic

[vas13hatch]

Nice looks very clean, cleaner than mine in just about every way. Cept my wheels are better lol Since you just rebuilt the engine you should be fine with putting a turbo on it as is and running reasonable boost for a while... check out ka-t.org for ideas.
And my hatch was leaking where the lift cylinder bolts in, and pooling in the back seatbelt covers lol. just lettin you know so you have somewhere to start looking. keep up the good work

[Easy240]

Very clean build bro i cant wait to see some sick wheels on it, wish i did what you did and put my money in to my car to have it running at its best but i didnt lol, i spent my money elsewhere but cant wait to see more pic

Thanks dude! I'll have an update soon.

Nice looks very clean, cleaner than mine in just about every way. Cept my wheels are better lol Since you just rebuilt the engine you should be fine with putting a turbo on it as is and running reasonable boost for a while... check out ka-t.org for ideas.
And my hatch was leaking where the lift cylinder bolts in, and pooling in the back seatbelt covers lol. just lettin you know so you have somewhere to start looking. keep up the good work

Thank you man. Ya, I could run some boost w/o a problem! That's next year's project though. I seemed to have stopped the leak, it was coming in from the antenna on the hatch lid, and also from the brake lights. Right now my, priority is the 1.trans 2.driveshaft 3.WHEELS 4.coils 5.brakes 6.turbo
By the time it comes to boost, I may redo the block again, this time with some better pistons to handle it better.

[pepesilvia]