Zach's S13 Build Thread!! LOTS OF PICS! VH45 SWAP!

[speedeast]

Did you say you were gonna use the q45 diff?

Nice build by the way! Very through. Also I like how you clear coated everthing before installing. My engine use to be pretty once

Yep, Q45 diff.

[neo240sx]

I have a buddy with a vh swap and since there pretty easy to get I alway tell his to get the J30 diff from the junk yark. Its almost free! him car now is mostly all show and no go. Its like a low 14 - high 13 car. I'm sure he could do 200mph and I know it gets pretty good milage on the hwy but I think bumping that car up to the 3.80 final would really make his car come alive.

[speedeast]

My Q45 diff was practically free as well. There are changes to come to my car next year... After this one is moving on it's own power, I will begin rebuilding ANOTHER VH45 with upgraded fuel injection, upgraded internal components, TTBs, Dual RMT systems, and several other cool ideas I've been cooking up throughout this build.

[PyR0NiAk]

No balls.

[speedeast]

No balls.

WHAT!?

[omgshawn]

Hahaha, he's probably just jealous


I kid, but really..can't wait to see what you've got cooking for the new engine, going to be BEAST

And don't you love getting parts in the mail? It feels like christmas every time ups drops something off haha

[speedeast]

Yes it does. Christmas in June!

[PyR0NiAk]

I wish Christmas in July would hurry up and get here with my harness. LOL. Either way, I was saying "No balls" to the ITBs...

[speedeast]

Well, I kind of misspoke... I mean to say twin throttle bodies!

[PyR0NiAk]

No balls.

Well, I kind of misspoke... I mean to say twin throttle bodies!

Point proven. I win.

[DRFTBLD]

Thats a good idea to get your car running and then build another VH on the side.

[speedeast]

Thats a good idea to get your car running and then build another VH on the side.

I also like the fact that I can learn all that I need to about the VH before I start my next VH build. ALSO, I want to get a later model VH (94-96) so that I can utilize the better injectors, the better this and that, blah blah blah. I will learn all that I need to about wiring, fitment, and other details that you just can't know right off the bat. Besides, now I have like all of the OEM part numbers, where to buy the best replacement parts, and anything else that I run into trying to get this thing running. Does that mean I've half-assed this build? f*** no! If I find another well priced shell before I swap again, then this one will stay as is, because I'm doing it right!

Point proven. I win.

Yeah, ok.

[speedeast]

Well, here is a picture of my new JAZ 12-Gallon Fuel Cell w/sump, complete with foam insert, brackets, and fuel hard line.

[PyR0NiAk]

Nice

[Calizzaran]

nice build keep it up

[speedeast]

Nice

nice build keep it up

Thanks guys!

[DRFTBLD]

Well, here is a picture of my new JAZ 12-Gallon Fuel Cell w/sump, complete with foam insert, brackets, and fuel hard line.

Just wondering why the choice of Plastic over Metal cased?

[speedeast]

Price.

[PyR0NiAk]

Weight reduction, obviously.

[speedeast]

Correction: weight reduction. Obviously.

[DRFTBLD]

Weight reduction?!?

Just a little confused. The metal cased one I have is only 4 pounds heavier than the non metal based version. What was the weight difference on yours?

Also where abouts are you mounting it?

[PyR0NiAk]

someone can't read sarcasm..

[speedeast]

Weight reduction?!?

Just a little confused. The metal cased one I have is only 4 pounds heavier than the non metal based version. What was the weight difference on yours?

Also where abouts are you mounting it?

I don't have it for weight reduction, I just have it because somebody I knew had it for sale for the cheap. I'm mounting mine right in the spare tire depression.

[speedeast]

I don't have any real info or pictures, sorry guys! BUT, I am almost certain that I can bring the car down to NoVa next month, which will mean more updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REDWINTERZ]

Holy $#!% this build is amazing. And I'm not even a 240 guy. You got me hooked man! Subscribed!

[speedeast]

Holy $#!% this build is amazing. And I'm not even a 240 guy. You got me hooked man! Subscribed!

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I was actually a huge 300 fan before I bought my 240, still am. More updates in two weeks, maybe some sooner.

[omgshawn]

Pics! Update!

[speedeast]

Pics! Update!

Com'on homie! You know I haven't seen my car in 5 weeks. Actually, that makes me want to cry a little.

2 Weeks and counting!

[DRFTBLD]

Every time I see there is a new post I get a little giddy... then no pics!!! WTF...

JK.

Can't wait to see the progress you make when you get back to your car

[speedeast]

Every time I see there is a new post I get a little giddy... then no pics!!! WTF...

JK.

Can't wait to see the progress you make when you get back to your car

Sorry 'bout that, haha! I'll keep you posted for sure.