My new daily 85 s12
My new daily 85 s12
Well after i sold the reverse panda coupe
i picked up this sweet 85 200sx.
it was missing the turbo charge pipe so it was not running.
luckily on closer inspection i found many lines loose and bolts missing. so i made the decision to find a ka24de and so it began.
when i first picked it up
after i got it home checking it out a lil more.
cleaning up and simplifying the intake manifold by removing pcv ports, egr stuff and any extra unnecessary stuff
picked up some n/a parts
cleaning up the exhaust header and sealing up extra egr ports.
dropped the motor in and made rear trans mount. also running two hockey pucks and 1/2 rubber belting to absorb some vibration.
rather than spend 200 bucks on a new power steering resevoir. i decided to do the steering rack mod pisherman did with his s12. i didnt feel comfortable doin the belt with water pump pulley tightening mod. so i modified the hicas pump that came with my engine. first i removed all the vanes from the pump cleaned it up real good then sealed the feed and outlets like so. added a greaseable fitting and filled the pump with grease. its basically a very heavy duty tensioner pulley now.:biggrin:
came across some rims for 100 bucks i couldnt pass up. i actually like them and i get to save my 3spokes for my s13 coupe.
well after wiring the new motor in and hooking everything up and filling fluids up it was time to try it. something is wrong with the starting system had to jump the starter this time. work out all the little things. put an exhaust on still. and make a driveshaft or have one made. any way here is the first start up vid.:biggthumpup:
i picked up this sweet 85 200sx.
it was missing the turbo charge pipe so it was not running.
luckily on closer inspection i found many lines loose and bolts missing. so i made the decision to find a ka24de and so it began.
when i first picked it up
after i got it home checking it out a lil more.
cleaning up and simplifying the intake manifold by removing pcv ports, egr stuff and any extra unnecessary stuff
picked up some n/a parts
cleaning up the exhaust header and sealing up extra egr ports.
dropped the motor in and made rear trans mount. also running two hockey pucks and 1/2 rubber belting to absorb some vibration.
rather than spend 200 bucks on a new power steering resevoir. i decided to do the steering rack mod pisherman did with his s12. i didnt feel comfortable doin the belt with water pump pulley tightening mod. so i modified the hicas pump that came with my engine. first i removed all the vanes from the pump cleaned it up real good then sealed the feed and outlets like so. added a greaseable fitting and filled the pump with grease. its basically a very heavy duty tensioner pulley now.:biggrin:
came across some rims for 100 bucks i couldnt pass up. i actually like them and i get to save my 3spokes for my s13 coupe.
well after wiring the new motor in and hooking everything up and filling fluids up it was time to try it. something is wrong with the starting system had to jump the starter this time. work out all the little things. put an exhaust on still. and make a driveshaft or have one made. any way here is the first start up vid.:biggthumpup:
Well more progress to report finally got a driveshaft made and installed. Also today I ran full 3 inch exhaust on it out of an old megan racing evo8 exhaust. the work was worth the pay off, it has a really nice low rumble even if it is still a little loud. next it's time to work on the suspension it feels soft like a boat lol.
anyways here are the pics.
anyways here are the pics.
got some vids finally. none from outside its a little cold tonight.:biggrin:
first is just driving around town.
YouTube - 02212011010.mp4
then I made a few pulls, suspension is crap right now and every time I floor it or shift he rear suspension bottoms out lol.:rolleyes:
YouTube - 02212011012.mp4
YouTube - 02212011013.mp4
first is just driving around town.
YouTube - 02212011010.mp4
then I made a few pulls, suspension is crap right now and every time I floor it or shift he rear suspension bottoms out lol.:rolleyes:
YouTube - 02212011012.mp4
YouTube - 02212011013.mp4
UPDATE:
modified s13 steering rack to manual from power and installed
modified front s13 knuckles for steering mod
installed front s13 suspension conversion w/audi springs and s12 tophats since s13 ones are too big.
installed old school 14 in. meshies
sorry no pics while installing it was a really dirty mess didnt dare touch anything i didnt have to.
not as low as i would normally want to go but i need coilovers to dial it in just right.
modified s13 steering rack to manual from power and installed
modified front s13 knuckles for steering mod
installed front s13 suspension conversion w/audi springs and s12 tophats since s13 ones are too big.
installed old school 14 in. meshies
sorry no pics while installing it was a really dirty mess didnt dare touch anything i didnt have to.
not as low as i would normally want to go but i need coilovers to dial it in just right.
more progress
fixed the scratches in the hood, only way was repaint (all the way to the metal).
I also got around to tinting the windows (front sun strip,and all side windows), the back window is huge and curved might just pay someone to do it for me later.
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fixed the scratches in the hood, only way was repaint (all the way to the metal).
I also got around to tinting the windows (front sun strip,and all side windows), the back window is huge and curved might just pay someone to do it for me later.
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this makes me really miss my s12. I've been looking for a clean one for a project for some time, but so far, no luck. yours looks really good btw, and I don't think it needs to be any lower, the wheel fit looks really good where its at...but then again i'm not a fan of the slammed look.
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'91 240SX hatch complete with super rare sunroof insert and bag.
'91 240SX hatch complete with super rare sunroof insert and bag.
chubbza5 wrote:Well hey, truck engine + truck turbo, why not!
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well decided to ditch the round muffler. made up my own out of some tips, pipe and a flowmaster muffler. turned out nice and i have a ton more ground clearance
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I like s12's. Good work
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