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

[Dire91]

Link to your exhaust, it's da sex

[CA18Magic]

Congratz duudee!!!

I know its kinda early and you just want to drive it how it is for awhile, but...

Future plans?

Btw thanks for the intercooler link!!

Haha no problem bro, and as for future plans? Gonna concentrate on the body now. 50mm wide rear fenders, and 20mm front. then some wheels for flush! Gonna sand her all down and paint. Interior will remain stock for now... maybe some seats, steering wheel etc.

After enjoying for a bit, bigger injectors. Maybe 444cc, nothing crazy. At the same time upgrading my intake manifold. So ill eventually have to sell my intercooler setup to accommodate. That in a nut shell lol

noone answer meees...

What's the question???

[svairman]

aww man I hate it when there's music in car vids, lets just hear the car! also no offense but too much talking, lets enjoy the rb and turbo goodies making noise

[RB25S14Whaa]

aww man I hate it when there's music in car vids, lets just hear the car! also no offense but too much talking, lets enjoy the rb and turbo goodies making noise

I dont mind it if it doesnt cover up the sounds of the car. He killed the music once the exhaust revs started.

You are truly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to builds my friend.

[Noxy]

aww man I hate it when there's music in car vids, lets just hear the car! also no offense but too much talking, lets enjoy the rb and turbo goodies making noise

Sometimes the things people say in their car videos, like CA18's, might be beneficial to other stumped builders...

Anyway, the car sounds much better than the first (second) start! When you redo the intake manifold are you going to go custom, or try one of the ebay ones...?

[heeltoehero]

Wow man...

I was gonna unsubscribe from this thread after I sold my rb (and cuz your crazy updating was blowing up my email lol) but I'm glad I didn't. You did a hell of a job on this build and it's really exciting to see it all come together. I'd just like to say congratulations!

And remember to drive it like a 240sx is supposed to be driven haha

[supersayianjim]

yeah i was looking at 444's myslef but apparently those stock rb26 ionjectors are really really hard to come by.. i want to get a new manifold but i can't justify paying $600.00+(while the 25's are for like $150.00) so iam sticking with the stocker for now.. youre next step should really be

-GET YOURE ECU REFLASHED BY CARL H(you will get really tired maxing out at 120mph).

-AND FAB UP THAT TURBO DUMPPIPE DAMMIT you will be glad you did.

[S14Juggalo]

Where did you get your rb swap from? How much was it and did trans come with it? Most swaps i found have cut harness no harness and usually no ecu. Nice thread by the way im in love with your car!!!

[heeltoehero]

yeah i was looking at 444's myslef but apparently those stock rb26 ionjectors are really really hard to come by.. i want to get a new manifold but i can't justify paying $600.00+(while the 25's are for like $150.00) so iam sticking with the stocker for now.. youre next step should really be

-GET YOURE ECU REFLASHED BY CARL H(you will get really tired maxing out at 120mph).

-AND FAB UP THAT TURBO DUMPPIPE DAMMIT you will be glad you did.

Stock rb26 injectors - GTRCanada.com

Just look through the classifieds, I guarantee you'll find some. When I was in the market for them I found a couple of sets with resistor pack for like $100 +ship.

And if you wanna run a rb26 intake mani, my buddy has the itb's and surge tank so you can have a flange cut and use your lower intake manifold. It's only like 400 bucks.

Now on to the reflash, I gotta disagree. For pocket change you can get Nistune, and not have to regret wasting money on a reflash. Just my opinion.

[some_white_guy]

love this car, cant wait to see it finished

[supersayianjim]

dude did you start driving it?? iam hanging here????

[Seanzyyy]

updates???ahhhhh!!!

[CA18Magic]

Sorry guys, still haven't driven it. Just installed clutch pedal a few days ago. Ill post pics soon. Here's another Rev and bov video. Lol

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[s13k'spignose]

First day I got her (dad's checking it out) Gave the wheels to my sister, for her red s13 coupe lolWorking fogsMy Suby, and my Coupe... Sister's and mine..custom catback with a welded on Blitz Nur spec muffler (Which i am selling since the pipe is 2.5 inchBetter angle of the exhaust2.5" Mandrel bend and coated with ceramic header paint. Very cleanly done and sounds great on the KA. Again, FOR SALE! PM me.Interior is pretty clean, haha automatic! Not for long...Dirty engine bay... Notice how the valve cover is super clean lol, painted it when I did the valve stem seals.. Just need to remove radiator and few minor things and away with the KA

Thats if for now, still waiting for my motor to come in. Few more hours or so haha. Scheduled for delivery here shortly! I'll update tonight with pics of the crate.

wow im so f'ing jealous bro! cleanest s13 i have ever seen especially under the car all super clean. i know it ain't my ride, But please take good care of her, don't f'it up.

[HIGHFIV5]

Yeh wouldnt happen to still have your stock mounts kicking around would ya?Would save me from having to fab some up!

[CA18Magic]

Yeh wouldnt happen to still have your stock mounts kicking around would ya?Would save me from having to fab some up!

I'm pretty sure I still have them... ill have to check. 10 bucks plus shipping and they are yours!

[HIGHFIV5]

How much for shipping to Blackfalds, AB.Postal code T0M-0J0?Wish i woulda noticed that i needed R32 mounts not S13 mounts. When i read r32 crossmember+stock mountsi assumed stock was S13 not r32...so yeh haha.Im gonna see what i can do tho to fab up new ones perhaps!

[CA18Magic]

Thanks guys. Couple more things here and there. But here are some pics i took this morning. Lip not mounted yet





Driving vids will be coming soon as well!

[Seanzyyy]

looks great!
hows the RB?

[Noxy]

Damn. Silvia front ends just look amazing on coupes...

Did you DIY vent the hood?

[CA18Magic]

Damn. Silvia front ends just look amazing on coupes...

Did you DIY vent the hood?

Yea, just threw some spacers on there. I personally dont like the look, but my hood doesnt clear my bov. So i had to for now.

The RB is so smooth! Sounds intoxicating. I cant explain how much i love the sound. Loving the stage 2 clutch as well!

[sentrastace]

super clean!
man you 240 guys really know how to work your cars...love it!

[supersayianjim]

so what about the turbo spool,response???

[240sxbobbis]

one of the best threads here

[Nismo83646]

Have been following this since day 1. this is my favorite build thread i've ever read. way good detail and throughout there was not anything even remotly ghetto. makes me want to work on my hatch! good build.

[CA18Magic]

so what about the turbo spool,response???

Almost there bro, still haven't taken her out yet. Still need to hook up my on/off temp relay for the fans, and my gauges. Thats the downfall of having a daily for me, i get lazy!

one of the best threads here

Have been following this since day 1. this is my favorite build thread i've ever read. way good detail and throughout there was not anything even remotly ghetto. makes me want to work on my hatch! good build.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Honestly, I hope people not only enjoyed tracking my progress... but also have given light or inspiration to everyones current or future build. And trust me, this thread isnt finished lol. From body, paint and interior to wheels. I'm doin' it all!

[Noxy]

Haha. I'm actually pretty sure your thread convinced me to get a CA18 before I go RB. Just sounds like a good place to start! By the way, those 3 spoke wheels you had on your hatch... What brand were they?

[rob912]

where did you get your gaskets for the new turbo, i just recently bought the cxracing turbo but cant find any gaskets.... thanks

[some_white_guy]

still lovin the car, this guy deserves some respect

check out my build if you want to, still in the restoration phase but i will start modding it hopefully within the next week or so. I finally bought my 240 after seeing your thread so thanks for the inspiration.

[CA18Magic]

where did you get your gaskets for the new turbo, i just recently bought the cxracing turbo but cant find any gaskets.... thanks

Which gaskets? The manifold gasket? You can use the oem gaskets, compressor outlet and manifold. mine came with them.