S13 to zenki front end... help! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

240silvia · 11-23-2006, 07:15 PM

Hey guys, I'm curious if anyone knows of a company that sells S13 to S14b fenders. I have a S13 coupe and I have a chance to get a zenki front end for $300. I'm trying to avoid cutting both fenders in half and welding them together. Anyway, I tried to search and didn't really come up with anything specific, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charles.

koukimonster139 · 11-23-2006, 07:39 PM

wasnt there a guy on here with like a blue fastback with a s14 zenki front? i dunno i think i remember him saying something about prototype fenders or sumthin. maybe he'll chime in

punxva · 11-23-2006, 07:41 PM

im not sure if anyone makes conversion fenders other than the kouki front ends

240silvia · 11-23-2006, 09:07 PM

Thanks for your help so far, I remember that guy, I actually have a picture of his car on my computer. Anyway, anyone else have any ideas?

FunctionFiRst · 11-24-2006, 02:59 AM

i hope he doesnt mind i posted this...

SochBAT · 11-24-2006, 12:59 PM

If thats him, then im not mistaked.

Full custom rollcage, sequential shifter, does all the work pretty much in his own home/shop/garage.

Custom stuff.

240silvia · 11-26-2006, 05:22 PM

anyone else have any ideas?

g6civcx · 11-26-2006, 05:49 PM

You're not going to get much help on this topic from Zilvia because

a) most people don't like this mod, and will yell bloody blasphemy; and
b) most people here don't know how to do it.

The most I can tell you is I have never seen S13 to zenki S14 fenders before. You will have to fabricate to fit.

The S14 zenki hood should fit if you get S14 or S15 hood hinges. Otherwise you'll have to fabricate the hinges to get the hood to sit at the right angle.

The core support will have to be converted or you'll need to fabricate mounting brackets for the lights.

For bumper lights, corner lights, and turn signals, I know that the stock S13 lights fit on the S14 kouki light sockets. SimpleS14 told me that he didn't have to change his lights when he did zenki S14 -> kouki S14. So I assume that all of your stock S13 light bulbs and sockets will fit in the zenki S14 lens assembly. You will have to rewire the headlights.

The bumper and bumper support will have to be trimmed a little bit to clear if you have a big FMIC. Otherwise they won't bolt in 100% and you'll have to trim the support itself.

Your fenderwell trims won't fit, but most people, like me, ditch them anyway.

That's the most info I can give you right now. Some people are interested in this swap, but vendors are too afraid to support this swap because those who hate it are very vocal.

PM me if you have any questions.

bik · 11-27-2006, 02:01 PM

Cut the fender like the S13 door, cut the steel thing inside the bumper till the S14 bumper fits, use s14 hinges, reverse the radiator suport thing so u have somewhere to bolt your head ligths, if the fenders are mouted ok, the lights will be ok cause u bolt the outside of the light on the fender

not hard just take time -_^

hope it helps

11-23-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S13 to zenki front end... help! Hey guys, I'm curious if anyone knows of a company that sells S13 to S14b fenders. I have a S13 coupe and I have a chance to get a zenki front end for $300. I'm trying to avoid cutting both fenders in half and welding them together. Anyway, I tried to search and didn't really come up with anything specific, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Charles.

11-23-2006, 07:39 PM	#2
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 38 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wasnt there a guy on here with like a blue fastback with a s14 zenki front? i dunno i think i remember him saying something about prototype fenders or sumthin. maybe he'll chime in __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

11-24-2006, 02:59 AM	#5
FunctionFiRst Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas,NV. Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i hope he doesnt mind i posted this... __________________ S T A Y /// C H R O M E .

11-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#9
bik Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mexico Age: 49 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cut the fender like the S13 door, cut the steel thing inside the bumper till the S14 bumper fits, use s14 hinges, reverse the radiator suport thing so u have somewhere to bolt your head ligths, if the fenders are mouted ok, the lights will be ok cause u bolt the outside of the light on the fender not hard just take time -_^ hope it helps __________________

11-23-2006, 09:07 PM	#4
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks for your help so far, I remember that guy, I actually have a picture of his car on my computer. Anyway, anyone else have any ideas?

11-24-2006, 12:59 PM	#6
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	If thats him, then im not mistaked. Full custom rollcage, sequential shifter, does all the work pretty much in his own home/shop/garage. Custom stuff.

11-26-2006, 05:22 PM	#7
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	anyone else have any ideas?

11-26-2006, 05:49 PM	#8
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You're not going to get much help on this topic from Zilvia because a) most people don't like this mod, and will yell bloody blasphemy; and b) most people here don't know how to do it. The most I can tell you is I have never seen S13 to zenki S14 fenders before. You will have to fabricate to fit. The S14 zenki hood should fit if you get S14 or S15 hood hinges. Otherwise you'll have to fabricate the hinges to get the hood to sit at the right angle. The core support will have to be converted or you'll need to fabricate mounting brackets for the lights. For bumper lights, corner lights, and turn signals, I know that the stock S13 lights fit on the S14 kouki light sockets. SimpleS14 told me that he didn't have to change his lights when he did zenki S14 -> kouki S14. So I assume that all of your stock S13 light bulbs and sockets will fit in the zenki S14 lens assembly. You will have to rewire the headlights. The bumper and bumper support will have to be trimmed a little bit to clear if you have a big FMIC. Otherwise they won't bolt in 100% and you'll have to trim the support itself. Your fenderwell trims won't fit, but most people, like me, ditch them anyway. That's the most info I can give you right now. Some people are interested in this swap, but vendors are too afraid to support this swap because those who hate it are very vocal. PM me if you have any questions.