S13 rhd conversion

[Petoria]

Don't know if a s14 rhd brake booster and bmc would work for a s13. If so I have one laying around for you.

[Geno750]

I've got a bunch of rhd interior pieces. Also, I just bought an auzone clutch master cylinder and put its insides in my old rhd one for my car, worked fine. The problem is depending on where you got it, US clutch master cylinders won't clear the intake manifold.

[midmodrift]

I haven't done a rhd convesion yet, but to all the naysayers, i, for one find a rhd easier to see out of, and easier to drive. However, i am left handed, and most of my righthanded friends can't drive my rhd.

[Geno750]

Originally Posted by midmodrift

I haven't done a rhd convesion yet, but to all the naysayers, i, for one find a rhd easier to see out of, and easier to drive. However, i am left handed, and most of my righthanded friends can't drive my rhd.

It is easier...in a country using RHD cars. I agree it does feel more natural, but RHD in a LHD country kinda sucks.

Things that are a PITA in a RHD car here:
Left turns at intersections with cars in the opposite left turn lane
Two lane pass
Fucking parking lots.

Things that are awesome
The looks you get while rolling down the highway like this:

[TURBOMAN]

I said due it, is your car, your time and at least you will gain some knowledge. By the second time you decide to make another RHD car it will come out much better...

[1eightySX]

I don't have a problem with mine. But like all my other fellow Canadians said, you get a lot of dumb looks and questions.... mostly skyline related. The driving part is easy as is the parallel parking. If you can do it for cheap and you really want it than go for it, but if you find that it gets to pricey with all the hidden costs than maybe pull the plug... good luck with the build.

[Cloud9]

Too many people are saying there thoughts on rhd, he is asking for what he needs to complete it. Also im not defending it, lol I just would like to be able to search and not siff through all this bs. thx and have a nice day!

[SlideWell]

i had a RHD conversion professionally done for a few reasons.
1) the interior was vandalized, cut up dash etc.
2) i got the car for 2500
3) it was automatic
4) the cost to convert to manual, swap in an SR, buy a good used dash, was all the same price i payed for the conversion.
5) i have really bad scars on my left arm from a work injury, so i prefer to have that arm down at the shifter.
6) the clip i got was super clean
with that being said, im happy with everything aside from the down time, but thats a given. the questions people ask are funny to me. hell even when i had a LHD s14 before i got people asking if it was a skyline due to the way i had it looking at the time. people are dumb, and its up to you how you choose to look upon their remarks.

[JDMbyBlood]

I know this is a old post, but thought I would ask.... What is the going rate for a RHD clip w/o the motor these days?

[nathanong87]

Originally Posted by JDMbyBlood

I know this is a old post, but thought I would ask.... What is the going rate for a RHD clip w/o the motor these days?

i say pickup a whole front clip and sell the motor+tranny etc after wards. you dont see too many "rhd necessary components" auctions sans engine, if u know what i'm trying to say

[s13 @ fullboost]

to each his own good luck with it.

[Walperstyle]

i'd sell what you do have, and pickup free regular parts.

Being from Canada, the only way I'll drive RHD is if its in a R32 or in january, a R33

[bardabe]

^^^ don;'t listen to the nay sayers you like it just do it,

I had a RHD and I loved it, kinda sucks converting it though to do it properly its a SHIT TON of mother fuckin work, like you will hate your self while your are doing it and possibly mutilate your genitalia but once you are done you'll be smiling like your the coolest kid on the block.

[zenki.life]

wasnt there a saying that went something to the effect of


"the only thing a RHD conversion is good for is shaking the hand of the guy on the line immediately next you who did the smart thing and instead decided to spend his time, sweat and money swapping in an RB"

[lolatclint]

Just do a Middle Hand Drive conversion. Its the new JDM swag.

[dsc4130]

if you want to do a rhd swap do it because you want to and not cause its cool. your driving(that is if you can drift) is going to suffer and like everyone else said driving them around town is a mother.

i just converted mine and it was a ton of work. the best way to do it is to get an empty clip due to the fact that everything you need is in its proper place.(for reference) be perpared to have a ton of work a head of you. it took me a solid week of 6 hour days getting everything cut out, trimmed up, and welded in(oh ya if you cant weld, dont have your own welder, or know how to use one, be prepared to spent a ton of money) i still havent gotten to my wiring yet cause i have to work on other peoples cars now,being unemployed sucks(thank collar bone). AND DO IT THE RIGHT WAY, move your wipers to the correct side.

heres an idea how much work it is
lhd

went on a cutting rampage*note the blower motor opening, ya that needs to change*

rhd firewall test fit

rhd blower motor opening

opposite side




and while your in there its a very good idea to stitch weld the chassis like so


sry for all the pics i just wanted to show you how much work it really is.
For all the people that are going to say i wasted my money, i work for a a Japanese importer and had a clip laying around from a previous swap so everything i have done was free. just cost me welding wire and my time, and with a broken collar bone you really cant ride bikes or go to work so i had tons of time.
good luck and if you have any question pm me if you'd like some help

[mikeys13]

Do you have any more pics of this?

Originally Posted by dsc4130

if you want to do a rhd swap do it because you want to and not cause its cool. your driving(that is if you can drift) is going to suffer and like everyone else said driving them around town is a mother.

i just converted mine and it was a ton of work. the best way to do it is to get an empty clip due to the fact that everything you need is in its proper place.(for reference) be perpared to have a ton of work a head of you. it took me a solid week of 6 hour days getting everything cut out, trimmed up, and welded in(oh ya if you cant weld, dont have your own welder, or know how to use one, be prepared to spent a ton of money) i still havent gotten to my wiring yet cause i have to work on other peoples cars now,being unemployed sucks(thank collar bone). AND DO IT THE RIGHT WAY, move your wipers to the correct side.

heres an idea how much work it is
lhd

went on a cutting rampage*note the blower motor opening, ya that needs to change*

rhd firewall test fit

rhd blower motor opening

opposite side



[IMG]hr to://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/dsc4130/IMG_0380.jpg[/IMG]
and while your in there its a very good idea to stitch weld the chassis like so


sry for all the pics i just wanted to show you how much work it really is.
For all the people that are going to say i wasted my money, i work for a a Japanese importer and had a clip laying around from a previous swap so everything i have done was free. just cost me welding wire and my time, and with a broken collar bone you really cant ride bikes or go to work so i had tons of time.
good luck and if you have any question pm me if you'd like some help

[bardabe]

^^^ just what im about to do if i do pick up a new Hatch LOL

[missiledrift]

On my rhd conversion the only thing that was replaced was the rack & pinion and the dashboard. the pedals were modified to clear the steering column. The same firewall was used new holes were drilled and the old holes were coverd with aluminum sheets welded on to the firewall and worked on with body filler, sanded down and painted to give it a clean look.

[japslapsilvia]

Originally Posted by missiledrift

On my rhd conversion the only thing that was replaced was the rack & pinion and the dashboard. the pedals were modified to clear the steering column. The same firewall was used new holes were drilled and the old holes were coverd with aluminum sheets welded on to the firewall and worked on with body filler, sanded down and painted to give it a clean look.

ur about a year too late....

and how in the hell do u weld aluminum sheets to a steel firewall????

[zooopreme]

I sorta have a quick question for OP:

I saw that you didn't want ABS equipped on your car, for what reason did you choose to not have ABS?

[zooopreme]

oh snap, I didn't realize that this was an old thread...smh...

[dreamin240sx]

do what you want man i really want to see it when your done.

[jared420sx]

Buy a rhd one


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[mikeys13]

Originally Posted by jared420sx

Buy a rhd one


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Can't justify the cost of selling mine for less than what a rhd s13 Silvia costs. When I got everything to swap this and s15 dash/console for 400 bucks.

[dizzariot]

Can you justify bumping a fucking thread from forever ago? For fuck's sake.