NC SC CHAT

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:34 pm

Pat i looked up the rims i bought from you and they are Focal F5-165-18s they have them on http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com and the exel wheels i have are Exel BK-7 and they are on http://www.wheelmax.com. Would you happen to know what brand that cf hood is or do you have a way to contact Dan and find out for me because im writing up a mod list and i want to have everything listed with the brand and the cost i paid for them so i can keep track of how much ive put into the car.

Post by **Black on Gold** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:27 pm

I have no idea Greg.

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:39 pm

ok man its not a big deal

Post by **kouki munster** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:52 pm

Go fast powah is frickin sweet!!!!

Brandon, when do you plan on heading down to work on your coupe again? I wouldn't mind tagging along to help out, besides it will be a good excuse for me to drive the Z when I get it put back together.

Post by **maxima278** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:01 pm

ok, so the driveshafts were a little more than I thought they'd be, so nevermind. Unless of course you have that kind of budget.

Turstin, why do you have the Z torn apart? You should bring it down soon, especially when Brandon's Z is here, It would be a nice photo-op. Also I want Thomas to see it, hopefully you can get him to paint it.

Post by **Black on Gold** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:04 pm

pics of the Z

Post by **maxima278** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:08 pm

Just noticed your sig... so the coupe has a knock huh. bet you're like aww **** me!! I know I would be.

Actually, one of our work days on the coupe is going to consist of going to your shop and raiding my 2 hatches up there for a dash, wheels, 5 speed parts, things like that. Also I need to get the front ends torn apart so I can get ready to change out those core supports.

But considering the engine is not even bolted into Brandon's coupe, there's plenty of work to be done here.

After we get everything running, we need to have a big get together with a lot of bondo and sandpaper so your Z, my future hatch, and brandon's coupe can all get ready for paint. **** I guess I need to pick a color...

Post by **Black on Gold** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:13 pm

speaking of bondo, i could use a bit of fixing the crack in the fender and the dents in the body. Along with the smoked out bumper need a repaint

Post by **Cygnus_X_1** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:21 pm

pat, in case you havent noticed if you plan on replacing the fender, the top body line is shaved on the car.

hows she running for you? im too lazy to go back and read...

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:25 pm

maxima278 wrote:ok, so the driveshafts were a little more than I thought they'd be, so nevermind. Unless of course you have that kind of budget.

well spending that much on a driveshaft isnt in my 5 speed convertion budget. i was looking to spend no more than $500 for everything but i think im going to have to refigure my budget for all new parts and not used parts. i thinking the hardest parts for me to get are going to be the boots and brackets for the shifter assembly.

has anyone on here already done a auto ka24de to 5 speed sr20det swap? if so i would like to meet up one weekend so i can check it out and see what im getting myself into.

Post by **Black on Gold** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:26 pm

She's running alright. I've had to fix the gas leak which was coming from the cover of the fuel pump. The round gasket you had on there was a little big and was causing the leak, alont with a slight crack where the hose is attached. I've also changed the spark plugs which were fried and also the o2 sensor which was clogged bad. I got her to stop smoking for awhile but she's back at it just not as bad. Still running a bit rich where im spending about twice the amount as i should be. Im hoping most of it is the MAF.

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:30 pm

hey Dan i sent you an e-mail.

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:38 pm

james you think you might wanna sell some 5 speed parts from your hatches? if so id be willing to buy the master and slave clutch cylinders and the shifter assembly with the brackets and boots. ohh yeah and the clutch and brake pedals.

Post by **The Duke** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:42 pm

gnvarnadore wrote: has anyone on here already done a auto ka24de to 5 speed sr20det swap? if so i would like to meet up one weekend so i can check it out and see what im getting myself into.

I have. I didn't do it myself but that's exactly what I had done. Only I had a ka24e. But it's probably the same. Jordan's done quite a few auto to manual swaps. Not going to sr though but I bet there are no major differences.

Post by **kouki munster** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:59 am

maxima278 wrote:Turstin, why do you have the Z torn apart? You should bring it down soon, especially when Brandon's Z is here, It would be a nice photo-op. Also I want Thomas to see it, hopefully you can get him to paint it.

The rear main was leaking, it didn't have a pilot bushing(moter orignaly had an auto transmission bolted to it), the throw out bearing was squeeling, and once I got everything apart I discovered that the clutch didn't have much life left in it, but most of that is taken care of now and I just need to clean the transmission and have the flywheel resurfaced before I start to put it back together.

I'm working on pics, hopefully I will be able to work on it thursday and friday so I can get the transmission back in, and try to get some pics over the weekend.

Post by **Redemption1978** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:35 am

Well since the press release was put out yesterday I can talk about it now. BI-LO is up for sale again. So just less than 2 years since the last time it was up for sale here I go again.

Its going to be interesting to see how the next few months shape up.

Post by **scs13** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:34 am

we have done an sr swap, didnt have to do the five speed swap on that one, but its no different from a regular 5spd swap. we have done 2 regular 5spd swaps and one ka24e auto to ka24de 5spd swap. its all pretty simple.

Post by **Black on Gold** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:46 am

i need to come down there once when you guys are doing one. Wouldnt mind watching or participating in it myself

Post by **maxima278** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:04 am

Hey Gregg, go out to your car, and look just above where the clutch pedal would be in your car, I don't think you even have to pull back carpet, there should be what looks like a hole, but with the other layer of sheet metal right behind it. That is your guide hole. All you do is holesaw that out, and there may be a little computer thingy in the way of the pedal. I don't know what it does, I think you can remove it, but I never got the guts to on my car, so I just moved it out of the way. Your pedal will bolt right down right there and the master cylinder will attach on the other side of that under the hood, hard line just runs across and down to where the slave cylinder will bolt to the transmission. Also, crawl up under it and look at your auto shifter assembly. This will have to be removed.

As far as wiring, and the flywheel, maybe someone else can fill in the blanks there, but basically it's no more complicated than a normal removal and replacement of the transmission, clutch, and driveshaft.

If you look at the those things I think you will have a better understanding of how simple it is. It's really simple if you're changing engines at the same time, and that's the only way I've done it, so that's why I don't know if the flywheels are different, or some of the details on the wiring. My car's entire wiring harness was torched so it had to be replaced.

Post by **maxima278** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:07 am

gnvarnadore wrote:james you think you might wanna sell some 5 speed parts from your hatches? if so id be willing to buy the master and slave clutch cylinders and the shifter assembly with the brackets and boots. ohh yeah and the clutch and brake pedals.

Well, all that stuff is going to be used to fix one hatch and get Brandon's coupe running, so I don't really have anything to spare at this point. Pretty much everything useable is going to get used. When we're done I'll probably sell the leftovers but there won't be much.

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:15 pm

thats cool James. ive already checked everything out as far as knowing what goes where and all. im just more worried about how long it takes to do it all. by looking at someone else's car and talking to them about what problems they had if any and finding out whats the most time consuming part i hope to have a good grasp on what im getting into. ahh heck what am i worried about ive already read the auto to 5 speed write up so much that i can see it all in my head. i guess i just doubt myself sometimes.

Post by **scs13** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:09 pm

we are actually doing another swap sometime soon since brandons s13 got wrecked and he bought a new one.

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:29 pm

let me know when cause i'll head out there.i know goingtopless is do one to but i havent heard back from him cause i wanna head down there and see if i can learn a few tricks

Post by **dalzell240** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:56 pm

anybody goin to the auto fair in charolette on saturday?

Post by **GoinTopless240** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:32 am

Hey gang,An update... I haven't got very far with the pull... but I did get the MAF off and sent to Pat.... also did you need a front bumper? or was that someone else?

Also James, I got the rings and sent them today as well.. give me an update when they get there so I know you got them..

Gregg, just let me know when you want to come down... hell I could always use a hand... we can throw a few steaks on the grill afterwards and chill.. I will be in Reno most of next week and won't be back until next Saturday... (doing some off road tire testing and get to play in the dirt). Let me know when you want to make a trip down and I can make sure I have that weekend off... that invite is open to any of the group... anyone good with wiring harneses for the SR? (I'd love to save that headache). Also Gregg, my 5-sp swap has to go a step further as I have a Convertible and I have to devise a switch to make the car think it still has an automatic so I can put the top down.. aahh hhaa 5-sp swap with a twist.. also don't forget about the wiring you have to do to be able to take the key out of the ignition (park switch is linked to the key lock out) and make sure you don't forget to keep the key in the ignition when doing the swap... makes it easier to know when you've bypassed the lock... the auto ECU will run a manual car... so no need to swap ECU's... the crossmember was the hardest piece to find. The auto trans is longer than the manual trans (could be the other way around.. don't remember), hence the need for the manual driveshaft... I am still looking for the plastic piece for the shifter and boot.. From what I've read the 5-sp swap is not a big deal. Having everything (as best as you can) is very helpful.... my Vert brothers have done a few write-up on here and have figured out most of what you need. The Convertible were only made with Slush o matics, so we all needed the help. Sorry long post...ouch..

Shoot me an e-mail Gregg and we'll figure something out..

Post by **maxima278** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:13 am

Thanks John, I really appreciate it.

Jordan, who's Brandon, is that the guy that the other Brandon (redemption1978) got the coupe from?

Post by **GoinTopless240** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:19 am

No problem James.. I sent your standard 1st class mail (tan cushy envelope) Hopefully nothing gets broken en route...

Tell me what you guys think of these rims

zerothread/242585

Pat,You should have the MAF by saturday... only cost .40 more to have it by Saturday.. let me know how it works out..

Post by **gnvarnadore** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:32 am

John the JIC Force 07!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **dalzell240** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:32 pm

again we waitthe place online we ordered the radiator from was "out of stock" so after a week of waiting we called to check status, they dont have

Post by **Black on Gold** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:02 pm

Thanks alot John, just let me know what i owe you.

Alright guys, i think i've decided on what im going to do as far as looks go. Im thinking the set up that n240sxfnatic has on his Piggy. He has JIC Magic coilovers with JIC camber plates. Im in love with his Bronze wheels also which im thinking of finding something like them. Then i'll be painting the hood the color of the car and the roof black. I'd like to add Kouki Type X tails in the future but that will be the last thing and ofcourse the lip which im picking up this weekend. I hope to have this all done by the end of the summer. Let me know what you guys think.

17x7 with 205/40/17 kuhmo tires and 215/40/17 Kuhmo tires out back

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