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

[CA18Magic]

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??

Heck yea maaaan! I'd pick bricks over dual or triple projectors any day! Just have such a cleaner look! Just my taste

[Noxy]

Wow. I'm not the biggest Silvia fan, but i have to say that will look very good. Nice grille!

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Well, I'm going to say it. Don't ask why, and I'm sure someone will say something about it but...

I like the wheels. Keep them.

[supersayianjim]

[QUOTE=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.

SO YOURE SAYING I NEED A DIFFERENT DRIVESHAFT IF IAM GOING TO USE A J-30 DIFF?? IAM CURRENTLY USING A 5 SPD (FRONT) AUTO REAR) DRIVE SHAFT

[HIGHFIV5]

UPDATES!!!?!?!?!Need something to keep my eyes busywhile im waiting for parts for my swap!Im aching to put my engine together and see how she looks!Just waiting on the PROPER exhaust studs to show up andan intake collector gasket since mine broke in shipping in mygasket kit!

[J14cm7]

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

I wait for the day when he says something positive or non argumentative.

Anyway nice work man. Makes me wish i payed more attention to detail when i did my sr. Definitely one of the better builds Ive seen on nico. MOAR updates.

[Fi Drift]

Are u still selling that blitz exhaust? how much

[CA18Magic]

UPDATES!!!?!?!?!Need something to keep my eyes busywhile im waiting for parts for my swap!Im aching to put my engine together and see how she looks!Just waiting on the PROPER exhaust studs to show up andan intake collector gasket since mine broke in shipping in mygasket kit!

Haha! Called all next week off (PAID TIME OFF FTW!) just to make sure its running by the yearly Golden Gardens Meet (huge annual local here in the PNW)! Heck yea!Small update before next weeks crunch time! Here are a few pics, got my e-brake all done up. Just reused the oem brackets to hold them in place. The mounting brackets that came with it didnt really help me at all. Also got my front 5 lugs in...

Oem ebrake t-bar240sx ebrake cablesre-used these brackets off of the 240sx cables300zx cables/boot fit snug in factory locationSS 240sx z32 brake linesMmmm.. no intro needed

[dray3OOO]

damn sweet thread mann and +1 for a clean coupe

[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.

SO YOURE SAYING I NEED A DIFFERENT DRIVESHAFT IF IAM GOING TO USE A J-30 DIFF?? IAM CURRENTLY USING A 5 SPD (FRONT) AUTO REAR) DRIVE SHAFT

Yeah, that one 1/4th inch is def an issue.

SOLD! Haha, just the wheels. Here were some fitment pics before letting them go. Throwin on the wheels that were on my Subaru just for the time being. Till I find a set i can be happy with. 8.5 with 215/45's

And finally finished the rear brake setup. E-Brake is fully functional, ss brake lines are installed, rear calipers in place.

[CA18Magic]

Front 5 lug and upgraded calipers installed. SS conversion lines as well. So damn sexy...The fronts were cake compared to the rears...Removing part of the dust shield to make way for the larger rotorsMmmm Mmmm GoodFWDSUNK... Just temporary. ALL FOR SALE 4 Lug ish

[supersayianjim]

awesome X7. so whats next?? are you going to swap out the seats for better supporting S14'S??

[skuurtin s13]

i read pretty much every single post on this thread..amazing. i have a question though. when you cut the half coil off the tein springs did it make them bounce. im thinking about cuttin a half coil off my eibach sportlines i just dont want them to bounce.

[CA18Magic]

i read pretty much every single post on this thread..amazing. i have a question though. when you cut the half coil off the tein springs did it make them bounce. im thinking about cuttin a half coil off my eibach sportlines i just dont want them to bounce.

There isnt any bounce. Usually bounce comes from bad shocks. The "rebound".Got a bit done today! Def. crunch time before GG.

Aiming trueOld pilot bushingIngenuity.. took the half of my club, wrapped the end a few times with electrical tape just so it barely slipped into the pilot bearing. Got some grease, and pressed it outYeyeaNew pilot bushingFlywheel torque'd to specFlywheel, clutch plate alignedPressure plate also torque'd to specIn it goesClutch bracket was a b**** to get bolted upR32 radiator hose from MeganSE wheels with 95% tread left FOR SALE

[J14cm7]

Sick color scheme on the engine. looks ten times better once its in the car. Keep up the good work and the updates.

[svairman]

so your sticking with the stock manifold and pipe that crosses the valve cover?

also kinda ot kinda not, what's the opinion on the G-ready ebay knock manifolds for these motors?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

[silviabill]

It is looking amazing bro! I've had an RB20 swap three feet to the right of its home for about a year. I finally have the funds for the parts needed to make it happen! I'm waiting on a clutch and elbow before I can drop it in.Did you have any clearance issues with your front sway bar? I'm using the R32 x-member, and I've heard that can be an issue.Any tips I need to glean before sliding mine into place?

I'm very impressed with your progress and quality of work. I wish I could say mine was similar. Time and Money...

[HIGHFIV5]

Looking nice!Im about to pull the KA out!Did the brake lines or any other things get in the way when youwere painting the bay?Was curious about that cause thats about where im gonna be this weekend.Looking forward to seeing the intercooler all mounted and such!

[Dirty Dee]

How is the clearance of the turbo elbow with the steering column?

[CA18Magic]

so your sticking with the stock manifold and pipe that crosses the valve cover?

also kinda ot kinda not, what's the opinion on the G-ready ebay knock manifolds for these motors?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Thanks guys, as for the stock manifold... gonna rock it for a bit. Not many choices (price wise) that have caught my attention yet. I'm not sure about that manifold... looks ok?

It is looking amazing bro! I've had an RB20 swap three feet to the right of its home for about a year. I finally have the funds for the parts needed to make it happen! I'm waiting on a clutch and elbow before I can drop it in.Did you have any clearance issues with your front sway bar? I'm using the R32 x-member, and I've heard that can be an issue.Any tips I need to glean before sliding mine into place?

I'm very impressed with your progress and quality of work. I wish I could say mine was similar. Time and Money...

Thanks man, yea.. i had to swap back to stock turbo elbow. Wouldnt clear the steering shaft.

So got all the wiring hooked up and in place all clean. Radiator and hoses are installed. Fuel lines, power steering, new brake master cylinder is in. Almost there!

Test fitted the entire front end, ahhh... fits like a glove. I love OEM.

2.5 Aluminized steel tubing for my intercooler. Gonna get that started tomorrow

[Noxy]

God... Every time I open this thread it's like Christmas...

Im really surprised that elbow didn't work. You are using after market mounts?

[CA18Magic]

God... Every time I open this thread it's like Christmas...

Im really surprised that elbow didn't work. You are using after market mounts?

Yeah, the bypass part of the elbow didnt clear. Using Top hat mounts, they fit nice, just a b**** to get it to sit.

[Didderson]

Geeze man, I'm having trouble trying not to sound like a fanboi when I comment on your build hah. Best rb20 build I can remember. Maybe someday you'll bore it out more :P

Coupe with that front end and brick lights = amazing. I love that bumper color.. wonder why heh.Keep the updates comin' yo

[fleali88]

dude this thread is sick, i always love threads like this because i feel like im learning a whole s*** load of information very quickly lol,im getting an s14 sr20 for my kouki soon, hope i can find the patience and the $$$ to do it up like this. Props, your s***s dope as f***.

[supersayianjim]

So where did you get youre front lip in?? and it was a b**** to get the transmission mounted up(EVEN WITH A R32(CEFIRO) ENGINE MOUNT..)

WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO START THIS b**** UP???

[CA18Magic]

Geeze man, I'm having trouble trying not to sound like a fanboi when I comment on your build hah. Best rb20 build I can remember. Maybe someday you'll bore it out more :P

Coupe with that front end and brick lights = amazing. I love that bumper color.. wonder why heh.Keep the updates comin' yo

Yea, i really like the color too... almost like a blueish purple. And +1 on brick lights... glad i sold those duals.

dude this thread is sick, i always love threads like this because i feel like im learning a whole s*** load of information very quickly lol,im getting an s14 sr20 for my kouki soon, hope i can find the patience and the $$$ to do it up like this. Props, your s***s dope as f***.

lol, that how i learned a lot of my stuff. Other peoples build threads. I can definitely say my past builds have given me a lot of insight to make this build what it is!

So where did you get youre front lip in?? and it was a b**** to get the transmission mounted up(EVEN WITH A R32(CEFIRO) ENGINE MOUNT..)

WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO START THIS b**** UP???

Front lip is from a pignose. Hopefully get this thing started by end of next week!

UPDATE:

Cant believe my 5 days off are up!? Oh well, i still have 4 days off total.. before GG. So its getting pretty close. Still have to finish up some wiring (gauges, fan relay, chassis plugs) and fab up the intercooler piping. Also gotta get the drive shaft in as well as the down/pipe and exhaust.

Oh, as for the down pipe? Fits perfectly, even uses stock mount on the transmission. +1Today got a bit more done, cut the bumper support as well as the bumper. Everything looks good so far!

Time to make room for the intercoolerMock upCutting the bumper supportOne of the brackets i fabbed up from some spare tubingPerfectLowered the front a bitUh son! Silvia in yo face!

[StandardProspect]

So raw, sick thread man! The sil front with bricks looks great, keep up the good work!

[Seanzyyy]

this thread = WINkeep up the amazing work.and feel free to whore the car out a bit more.

[supersayianjim]

so start up this week???(iam having withdrawls)...

[CA18Magic]

so start up this week???(iam having withdrawls)...

I'll have it up and running by next tuesday. Foooo sho!

But yea! For the mean time, I got my drive shaft ready for install. Got all new hardware for it. Also got some little things put back in the engine bay. But most importantly, got my charge pipes done! WOooohooo

Mocking it up.. 2.5" pipingWant it cleanAll ready to get this doneCouldnt find my safety glasses... so yes... i used my paintball mask lolMmmMmmmmMy dad showin' me some quality welds..Yeeea... did some practice welds for a bit... lots of slag. Not A+ work... but it will hold boost with no leaks! hahaWaiting for my exhaust to come in the mail... along with some silicone reducers for the intercooler and my sideskirts!