200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Nope. EPR are reasonably priced, so I'm not too fussed it needs work being fibreglass and all.
Nope. EPR are reasonably priced, so I'm not too fussed it needs work being fibreglass and all.
jimmy crowley
Rouge Dori s15
So many nice things ... I wanted to go Type III but I think there is enough now lol.
not_as_good
New Member
So I spent an hour or more reading through all this and it looks immense. Good work. Great to see you working to the principal of right first time. Should save you money, time and hassle in the long run. Look forward to seeing the finished article!
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Haha yeah, there is quite a lot this, kinda the scene fit for 2015
Originally I wanted BN Sports, and pull off my vision but I needed a kit asap so Huxley can cut the front end off and there was a long wait on stock. Kinda sucks really, so many people try and do BN over here and fail so badly! Oh well, I'm sure these bumpers will get smashed up pretty quickly, can always switch kits then 
Thanks man! It's good looking back at it, don't get me wrong it's taken me a lot of saving and thought to make sure I have the right pieces in the right places. But the idea is that once it's built, it's ready to rock for a while and I can start driving without any worries again.
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Had a pretty relaxed weekend on the car this weekend!
Mishimoto delivered the new 180sx 3-Row/X-Line radiator and 19-Row Oil Cooler pretty fast which I was amazed about. What amazed me more was the quality of the packaging and the goods that they produced.
Unfortunately my new intercooler core didn’t turn up at the same time, but as long as it arrives before Saturday when the car is scheduled to head off to Huxley again then all is good
Spoke to a few people about what size oil cooler to run, to which everyone said the 19-Row will be far to big for my needs. But I carried on, did some measurements and its perfect for what I want!
The quality is pretty decent, hands down one of the best cores I’ve held which gives me confidence with the setup it’ll be tasked to cool down. It came with AN10 fittings too, which just so happens to be the exact size of the Tomei Oil Block and Grex relocation plate
Even the radiator was really well packaged! Good to see some companies pride themselves in the packaging of a product.
Again, the quality of the radiator is second to none. This will be more than enough to keep the SR cool, my ebay/japspeed radiator managed thanks to the GKtech Fan & Shroud setup. So with 3-Row core im sure coolant problems will never bug me
(That’s the plan anyhow!)
Yesterday I was luckily enough to roll the car into the new unit! Weather was good, music was on, positives vibes everywhere which was a nice change. I handed my university dissertation in during the week, which was a massive relief, and now means I can spare some time here and there to work on the car
The whole no rear bumper look may be something I have to get used to, considering fibreglass and D-Max Type 3 usually end up in this fashion!
So much room for activities! (PS: The worlds best engine crane is in the picture!)
I still cant stop staring at the engine, so much work and thought has been put into it.
Japspeed special engine mounts are next on the list to go, options are currently Vibratechnics (££) or Apex Race mounts. I don’t have to decide for a while yet, so plenty of times to consider alternatives. Although, I do love the look of the C’s Garage & Garage Zeal mounts from New Zealand!
Mishimoto delivered the new 180sx 3-Row/X-Line radiator and 19-Row Oil Cooler pretty fast which I was amazed about. What amazed me more was the quality of the packaging and the goods that they produced.
Unfortunately my new intercooler core didn’t turn up at the same time, but as long as it arrives before Saturday when the car is scheduled to head off to Huxley again then all is good
Spoke to a few people about what size oil cooler to run, to which everyone said the 19-Row will be far to big for my needs. But I carried on, did some measurements and its perfect for what I want!
The quality is pretty decent, hands down one of the best cores I’ve held which gives me confidence with the setup it’ll be tasked to cool down. It came with AN10 fittings too, which just so happens to be the exact size of the Tomei Oil Block and Grex relocation plate
Even the radiator was really well packaged! Good to see some companies pride themselves in the packaging of a product.
Again, the quality of the radiator is second to none. This will be more than enough to keep the SR cool, my ebay/japspeed radiator managed thanks to the GKtech Fan & Shroud setup. So with 3-Row core im sure coolant problems will never bug me
(That’s the plan anyhow!)Yesterday I was luckily enough to roll the car into the new unit! Weather was good, music was on, positives vibes everywhere which was a nice change. I handed my university dissertation in during the week, which was a massive relief, and now means I can spare some time here and there to work on the car
The whole no rear bumper look may be something I have to get used to, considering fibreglass and D-Max Type 3 usually end up in this fashion!
So much room for activities! (PS: The worlds best engine crane is in the picture!)
I still cant stop staring at the engine, so much work and thought has been put into it.
Japspeed special engine mounts are next on the list to go, options are currently Vibratechnics (££) or Apex Race mounts. I don’t have to decide for a while yet, so plenty of times to consider alternatives. Although, I do love the look of the C’s Garage & Garage Zeal mounts from New Zealand!
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
When the car returns to Huxley, the engine needs to be removed, plus I need to start building the ancillaries on and tidying everything up. This gave me a chance to finally see the artwork Huxley did on the downpipe.
Somebody told me that the TD06 needs an immediate 3” downpipe to make big power, although after speaking to a couple of people, they think the 2.5” ex. housing is plenty for the turbo, so with a couple of inches running at 2.5” and then to a true 3” downpipe, I’m sure this setup will be spot on for the power and boost I’m hoping to run through this setup.
Even the screamer pipe that Huxley made is gorgeous! Points to the floor, and I love how the exit is ever so slightly curved. This should be making some very ear pleasing sounds!
So I whipped the engine out using the forklift with my dad and placed the engine on a stand. I bought a power steering pump relocation plate thanks to Taarks where the idea is to relocate the pump to where the A/C pump sits, moving it out of the way of the turbo, and well, I’m not one to hide my turbo behind the power steering!
The kit had everything I needed, and the quality was flawless. Everything fitted, no modifications needed.
I also got round to clocking the compressor housing to roughly what it’ll end up as. Thankfully, the TD06 just uses a large circlip so should I need to alter the positioning, it can be easily done in situ if needs be
Started to offer the front end back up together, as I need everything to roughly fit or know it’ll fit so Huxley can do his magic and make everything whole again.
It seems the Origin wings may need a bit of work here and there, but only little thinks like the moulding around the passenger sidelight isn’t straight. But I’m hoping everything can line up roughly with Huxley and I can fine tune things once the car is back.
I spent the day today removing the remaining rear glass today. This is so that when I come to spray the interior it’ll actually be doable, rather than trying to bend around the jungle gym that’s inside.
The rear screen came out nicely, the remaining side window however made a break for freedom and decided to shatter into a million pieces! Fear not, my plan was always going to include the use of Lexan side & rear windows. The glass in the Silvia was quite simply s***! Whoever has owned this car previously obviously took no considering to maintaining the glass or covering it up when welding that lethal cage in, resulting in scratched, burned and just damn right terrible glass. So with fresh Lexan rear windows, everything will be looking fresh again!
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And this is how I left the car tonight. Seriously cant wait to wind those coilovers down the correct ride height after the next trip to Huxley.
Next on my list is a roll cab toolbox. Its time I finally sort my stuff into one place now I have somewhere to work on my car!
Somebody told me that the TD06 needs an immediate 3” downpipe to make big power, although after speaking to a couple of people, they think the 2.5” ex. housing is plenty for the turbo, so with a couple of inches running at 2.5” and then to a true 3” downpipe, I’m sure this setup will be spot on for the power and boost I’m hoping to run through this setup.
Even the screamer pipe that Huxley made is gorgeous! Points to the floor, and I love how the exit is ever so slightly curved. This should be making some very ear pleasing sounds!
So I whipped the engine out using the forklift with my dad and placed the engine on a stand. I bought a power steering pump relocation plate thanks to Taarks where the idea is to relocate the pump to where the A/C pump sits, moving it out of the way of the turbo, and well, I’m not one to hide my turbo behind the power steering!
The kit had everything I needed, and the quality was flawless. Everything fitted, no modifications needed.
I also got round to clocking the compressor housing to roughly what it’ll end up as. Thankfully, the TD06 just uses a large circlip so should I need to alter the positioning, it can be easily done in situ if needs be
Started to offer the front end back up together, as I need everything to roughly fit or know it’ll fit so Huxley can do his magic and make everything whole again.
It seems the Origin wings may need a bit of work here and there, but only little thinks like the moulding around the passenger sidelight isn’t straight. But I’m hoping everything can line up roughly with Huxley and I can fine tune things once the car is back.
I spent the day today removing the remaining rear glass today. This is so that when I come to spray the interior it’ll actually be doable, rather than trying to bend around the jungle gym that’s inside.
The rear screen came out nicely, the remaining side window however made a break for freedom and decided to shatter into a million pieces! Fear not, my plan was always going to include the use of Lexan side & rear windows. The glass in the Silvia was quite simply s***! Whoever has owned this car previously obviously took no considering to maintaining the glass or covering it up when welding that lethal cage in, resulting in scratched, burned and just damn right terrible glass. So with fresh Lexan rear windows, everything will be looking fresh again!
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And this is how I left the car tonight. Seriously cant wait to wind those coilovers down the correct ride height after the next trip to Huxley.
Next on my list is a roll cab toolbox. Its time I finally sort my stuff into one place now I have somewhere to work on my car!
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gunnells349
New Member
Excited to see how this goes!
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Excited to see how this goes!
Things should pick up pace after the new front end Hi there just read the build from the start some very impressive work so far!
Im looking to order a few upgrade parts for my motor over the next few months and i was just wondering when you purchased from japan and the states what sites did you use? planning on spending a fair bit and like woud like to know where the best places to start are?
Cheers Alan
Im looking to order a few upgrade parts for my motor over the next few months and i was just wondering when you purchased from japan and the states what sites did you use? planning on spending a fair bit and like woud like to know where the best places to start are?
Cheers Alan
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Thank you sir! Usually RHDJapan for stuff that side of the world, I find them pretty quick at shipping things and bang on the money with prices. As for America, FRSport or Enjuku Racing, both of which have decent service too and usually stock most things
Hux will be chopping the front end off and redoing it all. This time round it'll be fresh and look the part, plus he'll be building a front crash bar to suit the front bumper
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Haha
I'd love to raise it, just may need to get an oxygen mask being that high up in the atmosphere 
Anyhow, had a few hours today on the car and set about fitting the rear over fenders. Began by trimming the lips off each fender, just so I can be a damn lifestyler and push the fitment to maximum again
Few rivets here, few rivets there and all was done;
Dialled out some camber, aiming for near 0* so just went by eye, threw the rear disc and 25mm spacer on to see how my old 18x9.5 +15's sat, and to be honest they sit near damn perfect!
Once lower, the arch should cover the tyre and if it the fitment is perfect, the fender should just cover the lip of the rim
Whilst doing this, a nice little package turned up today from Mishimoto, the intercooler core!
(Didn't open this until I got home though
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But the quality like the rest of the gear is fantastic! Cant thank them enough for getting the parts sent out asap. So thats my cooling elements chosen and bought, can't wait to see how they look on the car, although I'm not looking forward to buying x4 AN10 lines for the oil cooler setup
It's nice to have some positive vibes on the car, meaning I can slowly envision the final product, and I seriously can't wait to back on track! Nothing special, but a few pictures showing how the car is standing at the moment;
Ordered a couple of bits and bobs up today, mainly parts for the oil feed and drain for the TD06 with help from a friend, so can't wait to get all that done. Im hoping this week at some point to go and grab a roll cab/tool chest to try and organise myself and begin gathering quality tools rather than making do with what I've got, something I'm kind of excited about in a weird and wonderful way
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200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
200sx_
PS13 x TD Power
Awesome.
My fittings turned up this morning from Torques so began by offering them up to see what the score was. First up was the M12x1.25 > AN4 for the block side;
Then the M10x1.25 for the TD06;
Next up was the AN10 Push Fit/Socketless fitting for the drain. The drain was always going to be tight due to the design of the runners, but after speaking a friend with his setup, I followed in his footpath, and its tight, but it clears the bottom runner without any kinks in the line
Threw some protective sleeving on that I had left over from a while back, and thankfully it was the correct length. Only offered everything up and I still need to grab some quality hose clips before finalising anything. Pretty chuffed with the result too!
duuuuuuuude!! It's looking awesome mishimoto rad cools like a boss so you definitely won't have any cooling problems
As for the tools, we're always going to be working on cars , so quality tools will be an investment (plus less swearing with decent tools to do the job)
Can't wait to see her in a coating of black and the front a little lower
mishimoto rad cools like a boss so you definitely won't have any cooling problems As for the tools, we're always going to be working on cars , so quality tools will be an investment (plus less swearing with decent tools to do the job)
Can't wait to see her in a coating of black and the front a little lower