New Rims <3

[BlackBirdVQ]

Few shots after I fired up my freshly rebuilt VH45DE today, she fired up without any problem but I am missing the stupid EGR Temp sensor, no check engine ligth or any lights are on the dashboard. I was out doing some runs in it, still need to clean the outside- no wash in 5 months, clean up all the plastics on the engine after touching em with my nasty hands etc... here are some shots.

[BlackBirdVQ]

Don't mind the rust and dirt on the car, this will all be taken care off this coming month

[BlackBirdVQ]

Wheels are 18x8.5 HP EVOs with some cheezy Nankang tires, I got the wheels for a VERY VERY good price with these tires and I simply can not complain. Tires are too small for the rims but I will address that with a fresh set of skins this coming month.

[BlackBirdVQ]

I have a new pearl white bumper off a 94 Q45 just like mine that is in mint shape and doesn't have the plate on it that I need to install. My airdam is all messed up from the previous owner...

[BlackBirdVQ]

Since the engine is up and runing, I will concentrate on my SPL suspension install. I have quite a bit of work to do on the suspension as alot of bushings are worn out, but I did manage to get EVERY possible suspenion part off a Z32 that would fit the G50, plus Cal Customs with Tokico Blues.... After that- big brakes here I come

[Q451990]

...she fired up without any problem but I am missing the stupid EGR Temp sensor, no check engine ligth or any lights are on the dashboard.

I'm not sure when that sensor became standard on all Q's. On the 90 model only CA Q's had it. Federal Q's came with a very short bolt plugging the hole.

So... depending on the ECU that you're running you may not get the check engine light.

That looks sweet!!!

Heath

[szh]

Wheels are 18x8.5 HP EVOs with some cheezy Nankang tires, I got the wheels for a VERY VERY good price with these tires and I simply can not complain. Tires are too small for the rims but I will address that with a fresh set of skins this coming month.

Looks very nice!

Get 255/40-18 tires. I have a recent post with a bunch of options!

Z

[BlackBirdVQ]

I'm not sure when that sensor became standard on all Q's. On the 90 model only CA Q's had it. Federal Q's came with a very short bolt plugging the hole.

So... depending on the ECU that you're running you may not get the check engine light.

That looks sweet!!!

Heath

I will have to hook up the Consult this week to it to see if I have any codes for the EGR Temps sensor. I put a bolt in the port where the sensor sits to plug up the vacuum leak. Somehow the dude who was polishing the intake lost my EGR sensor... I know on Sentra SE-Rs, only Cali spec cars had the EGR temp sensor, and the ECU was programed for it. If you used a cali ECU in the car you would get a code for the temp sensor. This is btw B13 SE-Rs. I am not sure if the ECU needs this on my car or not, but we will see.

Lifters are slowly quieting down- it always takes 4 ever on any car I worked on that sat THIS long with no oil in the heads. She needs to be washed, the engine is filty from my nasty hands.

Need to set timing, and throttle position sensor, repleace the MAF connector still and she should be A-Ok.

[tkd_q45]

That underhood pic is what I consider hardcore p0rn!!!!!

You might try 245/45/18 as they will give you a bit more sidewall (26.7" vs stock 26).

[Rex]

It looks real nice, I like the wheels, whjat offset are they?

As for tires, I'd suggest 245/40 up front and 265/35 in the rear, but I like meat and stagger.

Who's gonna take care of the rust for you?

p.s. I have a single (new) 265/35/18 Nitto I'd let go for <$100 shipped.

[elwesso]

I really like the direction your taking this car...

Now WHERE oh WHERE are those headers!

[Jeff Williams]

Since the engine is up and runing, I will concentrate on my SPL suspension install. I have quite a bit of work to do on the suspension as alot of bushings are worn out, but I did manage to get EVERY possible suspenion part off a Z32 that would fit the G50, plus Cal Customs with Tokico Blues.... After that- big brakes here I come

Definitely need to install the Cali Customs.

The car looks great! What kind of tips are those?

[BlackBirdVQ]

Definitely need to install the Cali Customs.

The car looks great! What kind of tips are those?

I also have your STB to install ! You should see the stack pile of parts I have laying around in my room, all kinds of suspension components, fluids (all Redline), stereo equipment for the Q etc.

Tips are OEM Acura TSX tips, when we install the factory body kit it comes with new longer tips to clear the rear valance on the bumper. The OE tips get tossed for a longer set of OEMs, and I had quite a few of them laying around my tool box so I got a set of those on my Q and my 00 Altima. I think it looks pretty nice.

[nuQ]

i'm sure i missed the post somewhere along the line, but, what did you do to the plenum???? that looks great!

[Rex]

i'm sure i missed the post somewhere along the line, but, what did you do to the plenum???? that looks great!

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[BlackBirdVQ]

Upper plenum has been polished, and the lower plenum has gotten the same treatment as the rest of the engine- powedercoated in silver. All the old tubes and black wires kinda bring down the engines look a lil bit, but I am going to address that before we have any kinda Nissan BBQ/meets next month.

I can't wait to be the 1st Q45 ever to show up to a Chicagoland Nissan meet :PI'm not a fan of G35s and those are the sole Infinitis showing up, my Q makes them look CHEAP in comparisson

[elwesso]

you need to cover everything black in the engine bay with that carbon fiber stuff..

[lino]

..... I have quite a bit of work to do on the suspension as alot of bushings are worn out, but I did manage to get EVERY possible suspenion part off a Z32 that would fit the G50, plus Cal Customs with Tokico Blues.... After that- big brakes here I come

Love what you've done with your car. You have a lot of love for it...it shows.

What suspension parts from the Z32 do you have for your G50?

What big brake kit are you planning on using?

[BlackBirdVQ]

Love what you've done with your car. You have a lot of love for it...it shows.

What suspension parts from the Z32 do you have for your G50?

What big brake kit are you planning on using?

I tell everyone that I HATE all the new cars, and love the way 90s Nissans looked. I always wanted a Q45 even when I was a teenager and got my 1st car- a Sentra SE-R back in the mid 90s. I love my Maxima, Q45 and the Legend equally, but the Legend is not to be tampered with and my fiancee drives it.

I have SPL tension rods, SPL upper links for the front along with all new ES bushings and sway bar endlinks. For the rear I have all the possible arms I could get my hands on I belive I got 4 diff pieces but I would have to dig into the box to see, there are like 10 diff boxes from SPL and few ES boxes. I also have Cal Customs and Tokicos waiting also. I need new strut dust boots and I will install them. I am actually thinking of doing all this next Saturday and then doing my own aligment at work on Monday after hours.

For brakes I am considering the Brembo kit off the G35/350Z as I can get my hands on one..... if not I will just do the Z32 brake upgrade.

[louiegz]

What you've done to the engine is A++. Very good job. Are you starting to get rust under the rear passenger door? It looks like it in one of the pics. I'm getting it too. I wonder why that's a problem spot. Oh, the rims are very nice too.

[elwesso]

What you've done to the engine is A++. Very good job. Are you starting to get rust under the rear passenger door? It looks like it in one of the pics. I'm getting it too. I wonder why that's a problem spot. Oh, the rims are very nice too.

I think its because of the caulked seam thats right there... If you look you can see where the 2 body pieces come together.

[Falkdesigns]

Looks pretty nice! The engine is looking really clean, love the polished plenum. I actually had Nankang NSII's on my last wheels and had no complaints at all, I liked them.

[BlackBirdVQ]

Sorry for the bad quality pictures, I haven't had a chance to take em with my Canon Rebel XT just yet- will tomorrow durring the Nissan Meet in Chicago... so these off my camera phone will have to do..

[BlackBirdVQ]

Side shot.... remember camera phone = not that good quality shot. I was at the park with my fiancee last Sunday and decided to take 2 pics of it while it was just chilln.

[DrewQ45]

Looks very nice man. Did you drop it already? Seems I'm seeing less wheel gap than in the first pics.

[BlackBirdVQ]

Yeah its lowered, but pictures are very crappy - camera phone. I shall have some nice shots today. Will gonna need to resize em as they will be 2-3MB sized pictures.

[ddrumman]

Yeah its lowered, but pictures are very crappy - camera phone. I shall have some nice shots today. Will gonna need to resize em as they will be 2-3MB sized pictures.

Damn it looks really good, much tidier now that it's lowered! I've always loved that color.

[Jesda]

I'm jealous! I'm going to rob you.

[elwesso]

Mikey, the car looks great. The cali customs really made a big difference...

[mcrews]

Mike- Really an amazing engine compartment!YOu did a GREAT job!!!!