My Little Silvia (S15 with RB26)

[CursedGTR]

Originally Posted by TriniGT

Anything yet? Also can you remember what was the name of the stripper you used and how soon after did you primer and seal the car so that rust would not set in?

I posted the picture of the stripper that I used but I used a brand that was written in Japanese and since I do not read Japanese, I could not even begin to tell you the name of it.

The car was primed a total of 4 times. THe first coat (Primer/Sealer) was put on as soon as I was satisfied all paint was removed and requisite body work if necessary was complete (so within hours).

[Japan88]

1 word,
Fresh.

[NRogge]

this is the nicest build i have ever seen. i cannot wait to see the final product! +1

[CursedGTR]

Dumb Shit has ended.
I did the little paint job on the power steering rack, not because of any lame requirement other than my OCD and everything needing to have a dash of flare added to it.
I also got the wiring harness and started routing it through the car and determining what I am going to need as far as relays and shit. This particular part is going to be a huge pain in the ass as far as I can tell.
Once this is done, we will start on fuel and hydraulic lines and other requirements to make this a rolling chassis by August.
Pics Below:

[Landers]

So fresh and so clean!!!!!

[burnsauto]

keeping the cage black? im surprised it isnt sprayed in some one off color that you've taken 8 batches to get JUST right.

Is anyone helping you out with the wiring, or are you just basing it off general knowledge you have?

nice work, as always.

[thefro526]

I Just read through all 18 pages of this build, and this is excellent craftsmanship. I've never seen a private citizen that's not affiliated with a shop put this much time and effort into a car. You my friend, are my hero....

[l8nightjay]

I am incredibly fucking jealous, and stocked that someone would build such a work of art. damn good job, props for shure. damn.... i want

[Dominic Axelson]

wow...........

[its_teddd]

19 PAGES AND ITS NOT DONE YET.!?!? caps. :] but damn clean build +1 for you.

[CursedGTR]

Originally Posted by burnsauto

keeping the cage black? im surprised it isnt sprayed in some one off color that you've taken 8 batches to get JUST right.

Is anyone helping you out with the wiring, or are you just basing it off general knowledge you have?

nice work, as always.

I thought that the Black Cage with some of the other stock reinforcements would look good kept black and kind contrast with the blue in a way that complimented it. BUT I did consider painting the cage in Mirror Chrome, however, it was a little overboard.

I have some people helping me out with fundamentals on the wiring, but for the most part, I am just taking my sweet ass time and learning it as I go. I kind have to build a dashboard soon as well.

[fromxtor]

I really need to get a painless setup, but that would just push my car getting running back even farther. Good job Gunny it's looking brilliant.

[240KiiD]

damn its almost been a year or has it been. . anyways i was going to this thread fast i was wondering if this was a s13 converted to a s15 or no ?

[wow-thats-a-cool-car]

when r u gonna finish? its looking good I'm jealous

[96Turbo]

Originally Posted by 240KiiD

damn its almost been a year or has it been. . anyways i was going to this thread fast i was wondering if this was a s13 converted to a s15 or no ?

psh...yea right!! this is a legit s15 chassis....hence his location being okinawa

this aint no POS s13 with s15 headlights man

keep up the good work man! thanks to your AAC valve i got my RB25 running yesterday!

[burnsauto]

would you mind posting some pics of the engine build? I know you said you didn't want to bore any of us...but I doubt anyone would really complain.

that is if you still have the photos..lol

[s13 @ fullboost]

^^ I second that

[spngr311]

I love threads like this - they always inspire me to get back to working on my car.

Awesome car and awesome build, can't wait to see more progress!

[240KiiD]

Originally Posted by 96Turbo

psh...yea right!! this is a legit s15 chassis....hence his location being okinawa

this aint no POS s13 with s15 headlights man

keep up the good work man! thanks to your AAC valve i got my RB25 running yesterday!

well thats whole point of me asking to make sure. . it looks almost just like a s13. . thanks for the info tho .

[240KiiD]

Originally Posted by 96Turbo

psh...yea right!! this is a legit s15 chassis....hence his location being okinawa

this aint no POS s13 with s15 headlights man

keep up the good work man! thanks to your AAC valve i got my RB25 running yesterday!

well thats whole point of me asking to make sure. . it looks almost just like a s13. . thanks for the info tho .

[Bigsyke]

Originally Posted by 240KiiD

well thats whole point of me asking to make sure. . it looks almost just like a s13. . thanks for the info tho .

he's in japan its an s15.

That blue just so happens to be my favorite color since the cradle.

[240KiiD]

wtf do people gotta neg rep me cuz i didnt know if it was a s15. . over in vegas i need see a s15 stripped like that so if people wanna be dicks keep neg repping i dont care. .

[ms!3]

yea, build thread isn't the place to complain.

build is awesome man. keep it up!

[CursedGTR]

Originally Posted by 240KiiD

wtf do people gotta neg rep me cuz i didnt know gjuguif it was a s15. . over in vegas i need see a s15 stripped like that so if people wanna be dicks keep neg repping i dont care. .

1. Look at the rear end and the front end, if you do not know a S15, you might be a bit out of place in the silvia community.

2. Take the BS up out of my thread. If I say it is an S15 it is exactly that. If it was an S14 or S13 with a facial then I would specify that. I live in Japan not Vegas or some other place where someone cannot get this kind of car for a decent price.

3. The only type of questions that should be in this thread should be build related and constructive criticism which I take in high regard if it comes from someone that knows their ass from a hole in the ground.

4. BurnsAuto - I will dig out some build photos if I still have them and go ahead and post those. I think I still have the photos on Head machine work, GT Head cooling mod, head studs and some basic assembly.

[240KiiD]

Originally Posted by CursedGTR

1. Look at the rear end and the front end, if you do not know a S15, you might be a bit out of place in the silvia community.

2. Take the BS up out of my thread. If I say it is an S15 it is exactly that. If it was an S14 or S13 with a facial then I would specify that. I live in Japan not Vegas or some other place where someone cannot get this kind of car for a decent price.

3. The only type of questions that should be in this thread should be build related and constructive criticism which I take in high regard if it comes from someone that knows their ass from a hole in the ground.

4. BurnsAuto - I will dig out some build photos if I still have them and go ahead and post those. I think I still have the photos on Head machine work, GT Head cooling mod, head studs and some basic assembly.

thanks for the info like i said i didnt really read the thing from the beginning i just browsed through it and some part like engine mods and what not. . but didnt really pay attention to the chassis . . the front looks like s13 front . . sorry if my question was dumb but i just thought u did a s15 converstion from front to rear. anyways the build is really good sorry if i ever ruined your thread , but would like to see this thing done soon. besides that i just want to see this thing rip on the streets . .

[derek_s13]

Originally Posted by 240KiiD

besides that i just want to see this thing rip on the streets . .

HE'S IN FUCKING JAPAN UUUUGGGHHHHH stfffuuuuuuuu.





threadstarter, you have OCD. and you've learned to use it in the most awesome way.

[SlideAlliance]

Originally Posted by derek_s13

HE'S IN FUCKING JAPAN UUUUGGGHHHHH stfffuuuuuuuu.

Not forever though

[BBSilvia]

just wanted to say love this build been subscribed for a while and read in a couple posts up how you didn't post some pics cause you didn't want to bore us...I don't think anything you do to this car will bore us haha

[CursedGTR]

Now this wiring thing is a pain int he fucking ass. However, I think I amstarting to figure it out. I would love to be able to beat this thing with a hammer and make the wires work but that is not going to happen.

I am using an EZ Wiring Harness and between their manual (which sucks butt) a painless manual (which is much more thorough) and an FSM I have come up with the following diagram that should depict how to get power to the harness. Now I have not included switches and all that jazz but I will as this little project evolves. I will even include pictures but for now this is what I have for the start up and charging system. Some of my arrows may be pointed the wrong way but I am pretty sure I got it right.

If you know what you are doing with wiring like this please feel free to comment or lend advice. I Would love to turn this little section of my build into a how to, for guys that want to do this kind of stuff int he future. I always see it done or alot of questions asked, but have never seen a thorough how too.

Red = Power (However each type of marked power has its own wire as depicted in the picture).

Black = Ground

Purple = IGN Switch Start

Dark Grey = Alternator Excitor

PowerWires Explained:

Battery Pos - Starter Pos Post
Alt Pos - Alternator Boot
8 Gauge Power - 100 Amp Maxi Fuse (Used in place of Fusible Link)
Alternator Boot - Maxi Fuse
Maxi Fuse - Solenoid Power on Harness (This is where the Harness gets power from)
Alternator Excitor From Fuse Panel - Alternator
An Additional wire is added from boot-alternator terminal
Alternator is Grounded to Engine Block

Ground is Ground

Starter Relay
Ground
Power Constant from fused Wire to Battery
Purple Ignition Switch from fuse box to Relay From Relay to Starter Signal.

Maxi Fuse replaces Fusible Links at 100 Amps Rating

[240trainee]

Good to see you are still working on it.

Props for figuring out the wiring, I need to do this on my car, stock wiring sucks, tire of shit not always working.

Good Luck!!!!