"NAOMI is I MOAN backwards" s14 rb25 build

[the a3k]

So... the moneypit begins

JDM 97 R33 GTS-T RB25det engine/5spd RWD trans 40K
NISMO stage 3 clutch/flywheel
1 piece driveshaft
Full exhaust
Greddy FMIC
JUN Cams
Mines Tuned ECU
SYKO motor/trans mounts
Mishimoto Radiator
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator with gauge
Energy Suspension
SAMCO Hoses
New nismo water pump
New nismo timing belt
Brand new rotors and breaks all around
Currently running Stock psi for fuel economy
Flaws:
Rust on the quarter panels (fixable)
Ignition switch delay but it will start all the time
Mileage on the body is: 220,000 however the suspension is great and undercarriage is very clean. Base model not the SE model


This is how i bought it. The specs above are from the previous owner. Right now the only thing i've done to it is fix the ignition switch (starts every time), put in a STI shifter, momo shift boot, broadway mirror, just small stuff. Can't really work in the winter with no garage. there is a lot of body rust unfortunately. the previous owner tried to fix it with bondo but i wanna do it right.

here are some plans for the spring:

5 lug swap.

XXR 521 18x10 wheels with some 245/40/18's all around

coilovers! 4x4 status at the moment. im probably gonna go with Teins or stance. any other recommendations?

some other suspension parts. tie rods, arms, strut bars, etc.

rust fixing... its gonna suck

some new seats. momo, sparco, bride, whatever is nice and cheap


thats all i can think of for the moment. i wanna do some engine upgrades later on. i just wanna get car looking a little bit better.



i know, ill post pictures later. im at the girls house about to go out. ill be back tonight, dont worry

so far i've bought some 5 lug hubs, cross drilled/slotted brembo rotors. Also picked up a MOMO 300mm steering wheel for a steal. i'm waiting on some tax returns and other money to start ordering the big stuff. i'm trying to sell another rb25 and transmission that i have in my garage along with some other parts to bring in some extra funds towards the project (check my signature for the sale thread). i DD this car but once spring hits i'm gonna use one of the other cars we have at the house. hopefully it wont be on jacks for a long time. ill put up some pics later of the car and the rust to show you what i'm working with. time to go eat

thanks for looking,
andrew

[Eikon]

You know what Tulsa spelled backwards is right?

Good luck with the build.. C'mon with the pics already!!!

[the a3k]

this car is definitely gonna be a tulsa

look what i found



4x4 wooohooo



sorry about the pics. kinda compressed.

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ill update a few more tomorrow. just a little taste to see what im workin with.

thanks
andrew

stay tuned

[the a3k]

not much progress. cold weather and snow doesnt help. had a small 240 meet the other day which was cool.

definitely need space in my garage and some extra funds for the car. someone buy my stuff!

nj-misc-240sx-stuff-rb25-audio-t521003.html

[scotty-2-forty]

You know what a bish is backwards? ... As good as pregnant. Whaaaaa? I'm talkin' dogs here people - I'm jus'ayn'! Nice stuff happening here; good luck with it!

[the a3k]

haha thanks man. i'll keep everyone updated on any progress. today is just digging it out of the snow :/

[Shadow Drifter]

Hey man I got a set of superspark IGN. coils for the rb25 if ya want them they are like new only had 300 miles on them. Anyway if you need any help with your rb let me know I know them pretty good and would be glad to help if you need anything

[Shadow Drifter]

Nice car too by the way

[the a3k]

thanks man. ill let you know about the coils and if i ever need help. where are you located?

i cant wait till spring. also cant wait for some extra cash to start buying the suspension stuff.

[OutToWinPAHC]

BC Racing coilovers... great bang for the buck

[Shadow Drifter]

im in NEPA right around the corner from you really

[the a3k]

im in sussex,nj. once spring rolls around you should come up and help

[Shadow Drifter]

maybe I will are you on 240sx one as well or TST

[the a3k]

im on here and ziliva. same username

[the a3k]

so, i just ordered coilovers, front and rear strut bars, rucas, tie rods, traction rods, toe rods, tension rods... my bank account hates me.

ups guy better hurry the hell up with my parts

[the a3k]

so i heard a truck outside my house, went to go look, and its some budget rental truck... WTF?

guy comes to my door wearing a FedEx uniform and gives me this



what could it be???

[breadbox]

I need to get a rear strut tower support, or weld one in.

[the a3k]

get the cusco ones. im sure it'll look much nicer than the welded one.

im still waiting on my coilovers, rods, arms, etc. IntensePower said mid-may....

also got my tires changed yesterday. my old ones were so bald, you'd think theyre drag radials lol

[the a3k]

got my taylor battery relocation box today. now i just need my optima yellow top plus a inline fuse holder and distribution block to hook all the wires together.

gonna tackle the rust soon. just need a day off with nice weather, none of this rain crap

[StricNyne]

you have pics of rear strut bar install ? i am redoing all my suspension and i have everything but a rear strut bar

[the a3k]

Not yet. I'm gonna install the strut bars once I get the rest of my suspension. It should be pretty easy though

[StricNyne]

i am justing wondering if its theone thay goes under deck or through it

[the a3k]

Ths14 one I have is the one that you have to remove the rear speaker cover or just cut through it.

[the a3k]

quick update, tomorrow im installing the taylor battery relocation box in the trunk and running the wire to the engine bay. i have my inline fuse holder coming in the mail along with a distribution block. ordered a optima yellow top battery as well, just waiting for everything to get shipped.

hopefully ill get to start working on the rust soon. im usually working or its raining... fml

[the a3k]

also ordered some 5000k hid's

[StricNyne]

if u put battery in trunk, you need a kill switch if you goto track I think it can go in the engine bay though use like a circuit breaker

[the a3k]

True. I was thinking about. One. They're only like 10 bucks on ebay

[StricNyne]

stay away from cheap one, it might heat up and melt or catch on fire this is a good one the supra guys run http://www.caraudioxperts.com/p48445/ro ... _info.html

[the a3k]

even that one isn't too expensive. Ill probably buy that now actually lol. Ill install the fuse holder temporarily just so my car doesn't burn down in case of a cut wire. I won't be hitting the track until my suspension setup is done so probably mid to late may

[StricNyne]

ahh i just blew an intake gasket chris came down and helped me out a lot, replaced oem ech gasket wth cometic while i wait for my thermalnator intake gasket to come in tommorrow !! did rear sway bar too