so a buddy of mine convinced me to get a S13...

[NISSAN240SX12]

awesome build! MOWR pics!

[TLP_280ZX]

so today, me and my best friend tore the car apart, good news is, KA is out! bad news is, the garage is a mess!



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Modified by TLP_280ZX at 8:00 AM 1/6/2010
Modified by TLP_280ZX at 8:00 AM 1/6/2010

[TLP_280ZX]

well im waiting for a plethora of parts to arrive. clutch, flywheel, gasket kit, intercooler piping, etc. just waiting patiently and doing it right instead of twice.... will keep u guys update

[JustDriftMore]

nice progress how much did u pay for your motorset

[rc1honda]

I have seen that motor before. I don't remeber which car but i know i have sen that valve cover before. It was a pretty nice setuo to.

[TLP_280ZX]

nice progress how much did u pay for your motorset

2K i mean the GT2371 64 trim alone is at least 1k. so i think i got a pretty good deal. i bought it off a buddy that had it in his s13

[TLP_280ZX]

well got some stuff done on the car as i slowly wait for parts wet sanded the engine bay and its going to the booth this weekend wet sanded valve cover, some misc parts came in, taka motorsports turbo oil reducer, circuit sports auto-manual stainless steel braided line, exedy clutch and f1 racing lightweight flywheel , autometer boost gauge, etc. some pics of the busy work...minus the engine bay which i will take this weekend oH! and the valve train looks very clean













after paint i will the throwing motor in. gasket kit comes in tuesday so i can throw turbo and manifolds back on. manifolds i painted this sick bronze color that i hope u fellow NICO members will approve, more to come

[DriftX]

Can't wait to drop this motor back in. Clean wiring, freshly painted engine bay, clean sr20... going to be sick.

[TLP_280ZX]

true dat randy. (DriftX) well thought id share what went on today at the body shop. please enjoy

WET SANDING!



FMIC

Gotta mask everything

Nathan the body bud



dont want overspray now

Coat One





2nd and 3rd coats

Ok the final pics. the color is actually slightly lighter in color, just looks darker cause i took flash off



motor will be going in soon my fellow nico friends

[DriftX]

Glad to see it's still going well even though I'm on vacation haha. Nathan is the s***. Best body man in Western Carolina and a good friend.

What parts are you waiting on? I believe all you need is your master gasket kit so you can put your turbo and intake back on on.

[TLP_280ZX]

Glad to see it's still going well even though I'm on vacation haha. Nathan is the s***. Best body man in Western Carolina and a good friend.

What parts are you waiting on? I believe all you need is your master gasket kit so you can put your turbo and intake back on on.

yup, everything else is here. then we gotta put everything back together. wire a little. and drive

[Lonismos14]

Looks real nice

[TLP_280ZX]

Looks real nice

thanks man. i see u got a KA-T setup. i was going that route until i cam across a sweet deal lol what u got done?

[TLP_280ZX]

Nissan OEM gasket kit comes in today. that means i can throw the manifolds and stuff back on and drop engine in. prob by this weekend. will keep u guys updated

[1Vinny]

[DriftX]

i almost came when I saw the valve cover in person.

Now onto the fun

[TLP_280ZX]

lol this weekend, this weekend

[Lonismos14]

Sorry for the late reply.

Just a semi forged rebuild and a greddy turbo kit.

Alot of people think i down sr's But i actually like them deep down. If i was going to be drifting i would have one. But im going for auto x so i need the extra torque.

[TLP_280ZX]

lol i hear ya on that. KA is torquey as hell for inline 4.

[Lonismos14]

A damn truck motor in a car.

[TLP_280ZX]

finally.. motor is going in tomorrow! here are some last minute pics of the SR before the drop. enjoy





yes meagan manifold came off, will be for sale soon



noticed how intake manifold and exhaust manifold is the sick bronze color?





yes those are bathroom towels lol. its been a long time coming.. well like a year will keep u guys updated even after the swap goes in. i mean u can never be done with modding up next? maybe some wheels and a five lug

[S13k]

Motors looking good, hope that motor and everything else goes according to

your plan and not like mines where i have to go out and buy things while we're

dropping in the motor cuz we left something out

[TLP_280ZX]

lol yeah, ive done alot of parts runs, hopefully everything is set to go

[sebazztard]

incredible progress man. last time i checked in this thread you had painted the carpet. you are one determined person, and it shows. keep it up, you are motivating me to get my s*** done.

[TLP_280ZX]

well the moment u nico members have been waiting for. motor is in! not started yet and interior is still messy. however, the motor is in.

[sebazztard]

nice

[boriquaS13]

Love the color good work

[TLP_280ZX]

thanks guys. maybe ill post a video of startup later on this week

[Lonismos14]

Pure sex

[Kalypso]

looks nice... did you cut the battery tray?

dont cut it if you dont have to... there other ways to route IC piping.