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

[TLP_280ZX]

no we are gonna relocate the batter to the trunk. we riveted a piece of metal to where the original battery location is. then we are gonna cut a hole for IC piping my buddy works at a body shop we'll make it look clean. ill post a pic when we get around to it.

[mastakilla08]

Great work man! like your determination its inspiring... looking forward to the finished product!.... how much did you pay for that mishimoto radiator will it fit with a ka-t?

[TLP_280ZX]

its actually a ka radiator lol. i paid i think 300 +/- for radiator and two mishimoto fans. mishimoto now comes with a lifetime warranty, cant beat that

[Ramonesfreak2010]

Dude. Just wait til you start it for the first time. Its a great feeling. Looking good.

[silviaS13milknhoney]

^Dude, I know right. Starting a engine for its first fire is close to having sex. Love the work you've put into this 40 man. Good luck with everything.

[k00laid83]

hey what color is that engine bay?

[TLP_280ZX]

hey what color is that engine bay?

its Mitsubishi maroon actually. i believe the name is Ultra Red Pearl?

[elchoccolatte]

I like how this was DONE, But PropZzz on the new paint and ur work ETHIC...

[TLP_280ZX]

lol i hated the rosta valve cover

[hpballer76]

very nice build!

and your in nc! when you get it running i would love to check it out.

[Veriest1]

Are there any clearance issues when the engine is started or revved up? I have a bar that sits about that close and I keep thinking about putting it on and leaving it but it seems awfully close to me.

[TLP_280ZX]

cleared the KA fine. it was actually about 1-1.5 inches above the valve cover. and holy shiz, i didnt check fitment on SR20....

[Veriest1]

cleared the KA fine. it was actually about 1-1.5 inches above the valve cover. and holy shiz, i didnt check fitment on SR20....

Thanks, looks closer in the picture. Mine is just mm's away... I think the previous owner said something about new motor mounts.

It should fit the SR. I think the only engine that has to have a special bar are the CA's... and ones with Nismo mounts.

[TLP_280ZX]

well good thing i didnt go nismo mounts. do nismo mounts sit higher or something?

[Veriest1]

I seem to remember the Nismos sitting higher when I looked into on them on my old s13. I've still got some Cusco mounts in my old car (the parts car now). I may try those but hockey pucks seem more surefire.

Either that or just tie into the firewall and not go over the engine at all.

[TLP_280ZX]

fired up first time and idled perfect , but when I turned the key off, it wouldn't turn off. Had to pull alt fuse in order to do so.

Is there any common wire that is crossed or mixed up that provides power from switch to both fuel pump and ignition?

I'm thinking ignition switch may be faulty as the car ran fine before and the wiring harness out of another car ran great before as well.

Heres the wiring

Grey Plug

Blue/Green - Blue/GreenBlack/White - Black/WhiteRed - --------- - RedGreen/Yellow - Green/YellowBlack/Red -----Black/Red + Blue/Red

Brown PlugBlack/Pink ----Black/PinkGreen/Orange - Green/OrangeBlack/yellow ---Black/YellowRed/Black ----Red/BlackBrown------Brown

Dash plugOrange - OrangeBlack --- BlackBlue/Black - Blue/BlackYellow/Red - Yellow/RedYellow/Green - Yellow/GreenBlue/Green - Blue/Green

If you see anything wrong, please let me know thank you

[TLP_280ZX]

well my friend is a wiring guru and figured i had a fried ECU. mainly due to ghetto wiring so ive been waiting on a ECU from japan which arrived yesterday. and we will wrench thur. maybe my next post will be a startup video

[Lonismos14]

I was wondering what happened. Sorry bout the ecu

[DriftX]

Troy you need to update your thread, let me help

All the hvac controls are back in.. dash is back in thanks to Dan and I. Carl H is coming to finish wiring Thursday hopefully and that should be it!

You need to show how clean you ran your intercooler piping

-Randy

[TLP_280ZX]

well because of the previous wiring i fried my ECU, ignitor, MAF. Coil harness was bad, coil 4 was bad. So i got all the probs fixed besides the MAF, which is on the way but here are some final pics of the engine set in and all. misc body panels and strut bar a missing lol.

First up, my FMIC nathan (body friend) helped me mount FMIC and piping. looks REAaalLL clean













up next, shots of the motor enjoy!











waiting on that MAF and i will be driving the car. trying to balance, schook, work, car and girl all in one schedule. soon it will be ready for the track!

[TLP_280ZX]

drove it for a good bit today and all i can say is FAST!!!

[Lonismos14]

Glad to see you got it running. Can we get a video?

[sentrastace]

good find!

I hope you enjoy it

[nismobenzo]

niiiice progress!! any idea how much uve put into it so far? still no wheels?! loland some people just wont understand the toe hook drift buddy

[TLP_280ZX]

had so much fun injector 3 decided to stick open lol. new injectors and nismo regulator on the way. i guess wally 255 overpowered stock regulator? i will post a video up soon. and i say i at at least 5K in the whole car. almost 6k. wheels are gonna have to wait, im too broke...

[TLP_280ZX]

well i havent shot a video yet lol, but i did take it to the track i was only able to trap 14.6 but i clocked 102.79 MPH bogging off the line because i have no traction, curse 195's! here are some random shots i took before the track

[JD1023]

I must say Im jealous and also Pignose !!!

In all honesty though its looking really nice

[TLP_280ZX]

its been a while guys. started to lose coolant and was trying to figure out where it went. found trace of it in oil pan and decided to do head gasket, timing chain, etc etc and refresh the whole motor. then realized turbo seals are basically gone and gotta rebuild. so thought i'd update with a collage of me and my buds tearing into motor. enjoy!


cleaning upper oil pan with some brake clean



pretty clean i guess



gotta keep the girl friend happy

chris giving it a thorough cleaning

o yeah, scotch brite!



casey working from below

trying to get innovate disconnected and turbo pulled i think, i was under car ha

i still need to take a video for you nico members, soon my friends, soon

[S13AL]

That's one shiny motor!

[TLP_280ZX]

lol thanks! i'm a very detailed person. do it right or do it twice!