My S13 "Silvia" RB20 project! (w/ lots of pics!)

[CA18Magic]

Again, thanks everyone for the positive feedback!

SOooo Update... went with redCleaned hardware

[Ramonesfreak2010]

God I want some 300zx calipers BAD!

[nevertheless]

Brakes look good! Mine look like they can go for another coat.

[lilrussian]

Man This is getting sicker and sicker every time I come here!

This is really inspiring me to get a RB20...Hmm

And this is off topic like crazy....but which do you like so far...The RB20 or the CA18?

[Noxy]

Man This is getting sicker and sicker every time I come here!

This is really inspiring me to get a RB20...Hmm

And this is off topic like crazy....but which do you like so far...The RB20 or the CA18?

Haha. He wont know that until he cranks her over for the first time!

But seriously... I've been following this thread for a while and finally decided to say your doing an awesome job! Im building a 93 coupe and i might steal some of your build secrets...

[lilrussian]

Haha. He wont know that until he cranks her over for the first time!

But seriously... I've been following this thread for a while and finally decided to say your doing an awesome job! Im building a 93 coupe and i might steal some of your build secrets...

Oh yea that's a good point lol

But yeah!I'm gonna steal your painting idea XPI love the Gold!But I might stick with another color!But your doing an awesome Job!Keep it coming! ^_^

[brandnew91]

spectacular build im thuroghly impressed with ur attention to detail and definately gonna use this as a reference for my build. how much has it cost u so far???

[ShadowsFa11]

Nice build! Where did you get that downpipe from????

[RB25S14Whaa]

Hoooly crap dude. You're a freakin' savage. This thing is going to be spectacularly epic! I dont mind waiting to see this come through!!!

[Wretched]

super clean :subscribed:

[silvia_ks_69]

Right on man, this is a good clean swap, i definately approve. Subbed for later.

[HIGHFIV5]

WE NEED UPDATES :PBut hey remember i said im gonna be starting a build thread soon and using yours as a expectation of quality.Well its started, check it out, subscibe!zerothread?id=478508

[CA18Magic]

WE NEED UPDATES :PBut hey remember i said im gonna be starting a build thread soon and using yours as a expectation of quality.Well its started, check it out, subscibe!zerothread?id=478508

Sorry guys, went snowboarding yesterday... had to take a break from life. But here are some updates from today!I dunno.. i'm thinking straight black again. Updates:

New O-Rings for front calipers.Starting on rear brake setup and diff replacement!Suspension unbolted 36mm socket for spindle boltIngenuity at its best... took a few time jumping on the breaker bar to get this looseMore ingenuity... screwdriver to lock the drive shaft plate and a wooden chock under opposite wheel to break axles looseAxles offOpen Diff traded for J30 Diff and axles +40 cash. Not a bad trade! Thanks Theo!5 bolt J30 axlesmmmm VLSDAs she sits, waiting to be whole againPART II Spent the better part of the day doing this, and installing my open diff into Theo's car. Soon to be welded diff

[Noxy]

Huh. Never seen anyone put a open diff INTO a 240. This thread is full of surprises!

[Sushibandito]

Okay, so I didnt get to do much today. I thought i was going to have the day to take the motor out. But instead my wife and I had to go furniture shopping lol. A little Ikea, Mor Furniture for less.. Bed Bath and Beyond.

As a fellow PNW person, just wanted to say Mor Furniture has some of the most gawd awful and gaudy furniture I have ever seen. Granted, some of the stuff is pretty cool, my ex and I snagged a 8' long 150 lb solid oak table for $100, definitely is the kind of thing that will last forever.

Oh and freaking sweet car, if you are making it to Golden Gardens or the Issaquah meet at the end of the month (Feb 28th), I hope to see it in person. Lotta poorly done rides around here ie Extreme Dimensions Vader kits.

[CA18Magic]

Thanks again guys... it helps give me confidence with everyones feedback. Keep it coming and keep the comments coming! Its like an audience for my show, i love it! haha

spectacular build im thuroghly impressed with ur attention to detail and definately gonna use this as a reference for my build. how much has it cost u so far???

Lol, Good questions! I havent summed everything up yet. A lot of the stuff ive purchased has been with parts that I have replace and dont need anymore. But i'll have a ball park figure towards the end haha

Man This is getting sicker and sicker every time I come here!

This is really inspiring me to get a RB20...Hmm

And this is off topic like crazy....but which do you like so far...The RB20 or the CA18?

Yea not until i crank lol. But so far i'm loving this build a lot better (process wise atleast). But i think that has to do with the knowledge base. I def. know a lot more than i did 2 swaps ago!

Huh. Never seen anyone put a open diff INTO a 240. This thread is full of surprises!

He sold and traded me his J30 diff because just like any vlsd, it doesnt give instant lock... so he needed an open diff to weld. But obviously he also needed to get home so we had to install it

As a fellow PNW person, just wanted to say Mor Furniture has some of the most gawd awful and gaudy furniture I have ever seen. Granted, some of the stuff is pretty cool, my ex and I snagged a 8' long 150 lb solid oak table for $100, definitely is the kind of thing that will last forever.

Oh and freaking sweet car, if you are making it to Golden Gardens or the Issaquah meet at the end of the month (Feb 28th), I hope to see it in person. Lotta poorly done rides around here ie Extreme Dimensions Vader kits.

Hahaha, yea. But I dont think i'll be making it to the Golden Gardens meet. But the one on March 28th I think ill be done by then! And Bremerton drift school is around that time also!

[HIGHFIV5]

Lil late in the thread...but im kinda at this point in my build atm...But im just curious how the hell you got your block so cleanand ready for paint?I want to paint my block but its pretty damn dirtty and gunked up.Was thinking bout just leavin it till a later time and pressure washing the livin s*** out of it while its in the car.

[CA18Magic]

Lil late in the thread...but im kinda at this point in my build atm...But im just curious how the hell you got your block so cleanand ready for paint?I want to paint my block but its pretty damn dirtty and gunked up.Was thinking bout just leavin it till a later time and pressure washing the livin s*** out of it while its in the car.

Dude, if its out... clean it now. I used engine clean, simple green then brake cleaner to dry it up for paint!!

K, got the rear conversion done! Z32 5 lug and rear brake setup, mmm so delicious. Also got to finally check the fitments for my wheels. Have to say, I kinda like it lol. Late for work.. so heres a teaser for now

[Kalypso]

those wheels are ugly... but at least they meet the fender. get some SP1's and a vertex kit.



not a lot of people building nice looking cars these days.

otherwise great work tho...

( USE HEAT WRAP instead of electrical tape! )

[CA18Magic]

Motor is scheduled to be in next tueday, finally got a full day off.As for the wheels, im selling them. I'll lose more by purchasing tires for them, then trying to sell them again later. So pm me if youre interested lol. As for the update, rear conversion is done!

Z32 left s13 rightHub removed from s13 knuckleSeriously love my table vise... comes in handy in so many waysz32 rear hub and ebrake assembly on s13 knuckleahhh all doneAaand the "baller status" wheels lol (PM ME IF YOU WANT THEM!)The stance would look pretty legit

[initial_jc]

The fit looks good on the wheels, but the bling factor is not quite right for a 240.

[svairman]

The fit looks good on the wheels, but the bling factor is not quite right for a 240.

might look goos on a vert



should post them in the VIP section

[CA18Magic]

Couple more things done. Drained diff, new royal purple 80w-90 gear oil. Diff was installed as well! And i lucked out with the drive shaft. Apparently, the driveshaft that i had purchased earlier in the build was an abs driveshaft. Which is exactly what i need since the j30 diff is about 1/4" longer. Def. thrilled... Oh, and got the ebrake extension which will go in soon. Finding its placeMore wheel fitment pics. This time suspension is not jacked

[ZootedS13]

you are pretty much an inspiration to all of us man, your build is so clean and even your brakes are ballin as f***. thank you for being legit as s***

[Dattebayo]

Um, did you swap the diff cover over from the open diff? You're supposed to do that.

[Razi]

Looks like he did do that.The J30 one I got in the backyard has 2 bolts on the cover.The 180sx one I got in my garage has 4 bolts like that on the cover.

One thing you can try with the axle nuts if they are stuck on too hard, jack up the end of the breaker bar with a hydraulic jack, super easy.

[phobs]

Subscribed. How'd you clean your calipers before painting them? I wanna restore my Q45 calipers.

[CA18Magic]

you are pretty much an inspiration to all of us man, your build is so clean and even your brakes are ballin as f***. thank you for being legit as s***

Haha thx bro. Much appreciated.

Subscribed. How'd you clean your calipers before painting them? I wanna restore my Q45 calipers.

Buncha degreaser and brake cleaner to dry it all up. Make sure there isnt any residue on anything because the paint will form around it. Leaving you with unpainted areas.

Update before todays work... no introduction or commentary needed.

[carps13guy]

i just spent the morning reading your build thread. your coupe is awesome man. very clean work as well, much props. gives me much inspiration for my coupe. subscribed and waiting for updates

[supersayianjim]

wtf c18?? wow where did you get that front grille from and how much?? and do you favor the brick headlights over the double projectors??