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

[speedeast]

I decided not to update last night for the sake of exposure and pure amount of time uploading 100 more pictures. That's right, 100 more pictures. Through the next couple hours I will be organizing my progress as well as a full write-up on the 91 VH --> 90 KA wiring the way that I did it.

For the sake of picture count, there will be a separate thread for VH -> KA wiring, which I will link from this thread.

[speedeast]

Update time!

I am working down and checking things off of my list of tasks to accomplish in order to start up the car. One of these tasks was to replace the o-rings sealing up the oil filter adapter. This task was a lot more involved than it may seem. I supported the engine in place, removed the mount on the driver's side, removed the bolts from the adapter, replaced the 0-rings, replaced the adapter, replaced the adapter bolts, replaced the mounts, etc. The worst part of the project was that one of the mount bolts required a hex wrench, but for some reason my metric set was missing. 45 minutes and $7 later I had a replacement hex and one hell of a bad attitude, haha.



Next up... I needed to add a "T" into the heater hose line in order have a supply and return for the throttle body coolant. I cut the "T" piece out of the old heater hard pipe and inserted it midway down the heater hose where it would be convenient. Then I finished off the heater lines with coolant elbows and several hose clamps.






Then, just because it was easy, I installed the horns.



I mocked up the engine room harness in place to see if there were any modifications to be made. At the very last connector, the one to the ASCD, the rubber grommet needed to be modified to accommodate the power wire from the rear-mounted battery. Although the ASCD won't be utilized, I hooked it all up the way it was anyhow just to make sure all of the circuits were complete.




I didn't have the OEM fuse box mount and didn't want to mount it exactly in the OEM position anyways; therefore, I bent, cut, and drilled up another piece of aluminum to act as a mount. It's very simple, but works very well. After everything is done and I start doing things to improve the aesthetics, I will probably modify this mount or add another to better support the fuse box, but I am thoroughly satisfied for now.




I taped/loomed/sealed up the engine room harness and reassembled the relay box.




Here's a shot of my mid-wiring mess:



Threw the taillights in... gotta make sure they work, right?




I had to replace the sub-crank angle sensor connector on the harness side because it was broken and the clasp was broken off. I pulled the connector from a donor car at the junkyard before it got crushed... phew! good timing.




Another mid-wiring mess shot:



The good thing about that mess is that it functions! All body electrical systems are a go!




I got the fuel tank cleaned out, got a replacement sending unit (which is mighty clean!), and installed my Walbro 255. I do expect to need to replace the fuel pump "sock" after the first few fuel ups, so I sourced a place to buy the sock without the pump. It's the entire install kit, but for only $18 you can't go wrong. I also replaced all of the fuel tank hardware with stainless hardware!

http://www.frsport.com/Walbro-High-Flow ... _7723.html





Just to break up my updates, I will break this post here.

[b20vtechb]

looking awesome man can't wait to see it fire up!!!

[speedeast]

I wanted that to be today, but I got caught up with work most of the day. I won't actually be getting into the garage until 8 or so.

I have more update for now though...

[speedeast]

In my wiring challenge, something popped right off the transmission. It's enough to piss me off, but not enough to keep me from starting it. One connector on the transmission popped off, wire and all. The only thing left behind is the sensor. I haven't taken the time to inspect that yet but it's either the reverse light switch or the 5th position switch - one of which doesn't concern me.



I finished wiring up my fans. I'll just let the pictures do the talking on this one.









I installed the ignition coil harnesses and the valve cover inserts. I replaced all of the hardware on the inserts with some shiny, new stainless hardware. :P In the first picture you can see that I sanded the harness grounds to make sure they would make good contact; they're important.





Belts in place, and as you can see, the power steering pump is installed down near where it would have been on the Q. 47.8" belt length on that one; OEM calls for 50.6 inches. The alternator belt is 34" for my application, I believe.



More wiring mess with washer fluid reservoir... The harness that goes up and along the left side is the jumper I created to convert the VH to the KA body. There will be a write-up for that soon when I get all of my information organized. The loomed harness that goes down next to the frame rail carries wiring to the starter and transmission; the harness tied to that one goes to the alternator. They are both actually part of the same compound harness. I had to extend the transmission wiring, and all that is also going to be covered in the write-up.



I will be in NY for the weekend... if it doesn't start tonight, then it will be early next week. I can't promise though because I've had a lot of small things pushing it back further and further.

[speedeast]

And for my biggest update:

how-to-1991-vh45de-1990-s13-wiring-t513843.html

That's the wiring, folks. Enjoy!

[speedeast]

Anybody know where I can find some good 3.5" intake tubing?

[speedeast]

Anybody?

[S13AL]

Good progress. Do you mind me asking what the car is going to be used for?

[speedeast]

I don't mind - mostly track.

[Dammitboy]

Anybody know where I can find some good 3.5" intake tubing?

Try www.burnsstainless.com

I used their stuff a few years back.

[speedeast]

Thanks bro.

[Dammitboy]

Thanks bro.

Yessir. Waiting to hear this thing roar!

[speedeast]

Just got back from NY, so I'll be working on it today for sure.

[talbot145]

this build made my day

[speedeast]

Thanks bro.

Gas tank is in; fuel pump sounds like it works fine. Shifter is now hooked up and operational with no play. I routed the rest of my vacuum and coolant lines. I even installed the driver's seat... and sat in it.

[driftsmoke]

Man is all i can say.....this is beautiful......i always wear my hat but today a 2:30 am i take it off to you. The time you have put into this is fascinating i hope the joy you get from building is only half the joy you get from driving it.

One last question whats is the purpose I.E. Drag, Drift, or just something different.

[speedeast]

It'll be a good all around car. I want to drift more than anything because it takes more skill than drag racing. Some idiot with a 600whp Supra can beat me off the line, but I could probably smoke circles around him. I wanna try several different things and see what I enjoy most. Thanks for the respect.

[SC90S13]

Still following the thread everyday, cant wait to see this thing done. Makes me want to work on my 240 every time i look through it. Keep up the good work man, cant wait to see the first start vid.

[speedeast]

I keep saying "Oh, I'm going to start it today or tomorrow" and it hasn't happened yet. Lots of things come up that set me back a little. I'm not going to say it's going to start today, but I'm trying.

[solowsr240]

Awesome build!!

[SC90S13]

I keep saying "Oh, I'm going to start it today or tomorrow" and it hasn't happened yet. Lots of things come up that set me back a little. I'm not going to say it's going to start today, but I'm trying.

Well hurry up and get it started! I want to get a q45 so i can get a motor to tear apart just havent found one around me for the price i want

[speedeast]

They come and go in the salvage yard near me. Unfortunately a lot of them are "cash for clunkers" cars.

[PyR0NiAk]

Zach, you seen any good shells up your way? (Preferrably a white hatch, clean title. I don't care if it has a motor or not.)

[speedeast]

Sent you a text. There is another one I have to check on...

[speedeast]

Just to let you guys know, I got a boner this evening. Go ahead and put two and two together. If you get five, you're not watching my video tomorrow.

[PyR0NiAk]

What if I got 22?

[SX APPEAL]

its tomorrow now... vids or ban!

[PyR0NiAk]

its tomorrow now... vids or ban!

I'LL DO IT, TOO!!!

j/k Either way, Zach, I didn't get that text..

[speedeast]

We've all been waiting for it...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26XaSw5SjwI&hd=1[/youtube]

Knock sensors unplugged, TPS not set, MAF not metering IACV draw.

I'll be playing around and getting everything dialed in right for video #2.