Six_Shooter Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Love the colour. Looks like a great clean and solid find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks six OK so what the heck.... I'm going in a totally different direction. A guy is allowed to change his mind isn't he. Currently going the SR20 route. I do want to keep the Ac in the car. I'm not going to build a monster (not at this point) but keep it simple and close to a stock looking install but with a few minor tweeks here and there. Checking account currently being drained....stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm not going to build a monster (not at this point) but keep it simple and close to a stock looking install but with a few minor tweeks here and there That's how it always starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 That's how it always starts What fun is a dead end street? Gotta start somewhere. What is going on with your rides? I'd like to get together again sometime and check out other Z cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 What fun is a dead end street? Gotta start somewhere. True story. What is going on with your rides? I'd like to get together again sometime and check out other Z cars. I haven't worked on them much since May (too hot and too busy with work). I have several small items to take care of on my black 260 and then start on the wagon. I'm trying not to think about the other three cars I need to do something to after the 260 and wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Well i finally did it. The engine and trans are out. In a way i feel guilty not rebuilding the L28. I know it ran well for many years and was a true warrior. It ran great, smooth as silk but it was just plain tired. It smoked and leaked. It only took me three beers to remove the engine and trans. No stripped or seized bolts. Now a little clean up of the underside and order some parts. I did get my order in today from McKinney Motor sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Today i picked up a SR20det S14. Overall it looks fairly good. The front crank seal leaks, clutch is down to the rivets, oil pan dented and a little wiring damage. Not really unexpected. I spent a few hours today cleaning and inspecting the engine and transmission. The oil pan looked like it had never been removed. Upon removal it was actually very clean and free of metal. One bummer is my new high dollar down pipe is going to need a little work to get it to fit. While i'm doing the engine swap i'll complete the front suspension rebuild. It also looks like running AC will just need to fabricate another mounting bracket for the compressor. On order: Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel AZC Radiator AZC Steering knuckles Current shopping list: front and rear crank seals inter cooler and piping Thermostat Rocker arm stoppers Valve cover gasket Turbo outlet pipe Edited October 30, 2011 by VKLR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) I'm almost at the point of starting to put stuff back on, a few more evenings. On another note.....The engine supplier gave me the wrong ECM. It turn out there are TWO versions of the S14 engine. Mine is the S14a or also know as Kouki. That seems to be a good thing. Edited November 7, 2011 by VKLR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeboshi Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 im sooooo jealous of the condition of your car!!!! lol that was a great find. cool project, looking forward to seeing it finished up. marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Good bonding session with the car tonight. I wish my older camera didn't die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Whenever there is a project there are highs and lows. On this project there have been very few lows except my checking account. About three hours after setting the drive line in place i'm not really digging the fitment. Fast forward a few weeks and a few tweeks here and there things are shaping up rather nice. On the list of while i'm at it are a complete re-wire of the entire car,Speed Hut instruments, LED this and that, AND just a hint of CF. My only regret is i didn't get the starting weight of the car when i bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Did i mention how much weight savings there are with a re-wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Moving at a snails pace.... Currently i'm dealing with trying to get everything plumbed up. If I find what i need it's out of stock or four times the price. I think the inter cooler, radiator and electric fan came out good, I still have room for an engine oil cooler. The ac condenser is sandwiched in there too. It's starting to get a little crowded on the passenger side so i'm thinking at this point the ac dryer will have to be mounted on the driver's side. Here are a few crappy pictures with my new junk camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Looking good! What radiator is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 I got the radiator from AZC, shroud is from Summit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Playing with the camera some.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Some of the Speed Hut goodies........More on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Mark Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 You're lucky to have such a nice car to start with! I kinda went the opposite way. Starting with a bad car, planned for the SR20 originally, now I'm going with the L28ET due to my budget. Good luck with the build. It seems to be coming along nicely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Well Mark to tell you the truth i feel guilty at times for not putting this car back stock. But if i didn't i'd always wonder what if. I'm glad i had a parts car to strip. That way any part that needs to be modified i use one off the parts car. I'm gathering a pile of really good stock parts. I have the next few days off so there should be a lot of progress and pictures to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKLR Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 If i get a few key parts in this week i should be done with all of the mechanical items with the exception of radiator hoses. Then it's time to re-wire the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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