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rightcoastimports · 09-06-2011, 06:00 PM

are u going to freedom moves?

c_mancuyas8 · 09-06-2011, 07:13 PM

great work on the build! Looks amazing!

tricky_ab · 09-06-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

The next event might call for aero on track.....maybe.

Please don't blow em' up please?

nathanong87 · 09-06-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

The next event might call for aero on track.....maybe.

this dude.....

95KA-Turbo · 09-06-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rightcoastimports

are u going to freedom moves?

No, I don't have the funds to go back up there yet. The 7 hour drive+tolls+gas+tires+entry fee+food was a hellacious bill last time....and I only got 4 runs before my wheel bearing exploded.

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Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Please don't blow em' up please?

I'll do my best

JaredP · 09-06-2011, 10:10 PM

your car is absolutely gorgeous man, hows the ls running/treating you? any issues?

95KA-Turbo · 09-06-2011, 10:20 PM

The LS is doing awesome. The only 'issue' I am having right now is a super small amount of oil seepage around the oil pan, meaning I must not have sealed the pan on as good as I had hoped. The motor feels awesome, and is basically everything I wanted it to be.

I guess the only other issue is I am basically used to the power now and am starting to see how people get hooked on wanting more.

JaredP · 09-06-2011, 10:47 PM

just what i wanted to hear. i cant wait for my ls, but i keep hearing of oiling issues, or needing different ps pumps/coolers etc. if i remember right yours is almost stock?

95KA-Turbo · 09-06-2011, 11:01 PM

I have the LS4 oil pump and an oil cooler set up (actually a grex kit for a S14 SR20, lol - I'm obviously not using that oil block and what not, just the lines/thermostat/cooler). My oil pressure is usually around 60psi at idle and gets up in the 120s while drifting....so I have plenty of oil pressure. I am running 20W50 valvoline race oil as well, as recommended by the local LS shop. Although, I did just read a bunch of people on LS1 tech saying that will blow the motor up, I haven't had any issues at all?

My power steering rack lines are kinked, but when I jack the car up tomorrow and take my knuckles off to ship out to PSM I'll probably replace those lines. I had a little seepage of power steering fluid at the last even, but those lines are kinked and I am 99.9% sure that's the reason.

JaredP · 09-06-2011, 11:29 PM

good to know man

rightcoastimports · 09-07-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

No, I don't have the funds to go back up there yet. The 7 hour drive+tolls+gas+tires+entry fee+food was a hellacious bill last time....and I only got 4 runs before my wheel bearing exploded.

true.. that sucks i didnt even realize thats why i didnt see you out there much.

I'll be driving that track for the first time, got a good crew from new england going down.. should be a good time. plus their having a HTL competition sunday.

silver04rsx · 09-08-2011, 01:03 PM

Do you ever go to VIR? I will miss the one in October but will be going to the one in May.

Your car inspires me btw, so damn clean and the LS looks right at home in your bay. Cant wait to leave Iraq and start building mine.

blueshark123 · 09-08-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I have the LS4 oil pump and an oil cooler set up (actually a grex kit for a S14 SR20, lol - I'm obviously not using that oil block and what not, just the lines/thermostat/cooler). My oil pressure is usually around 60psi at idle and gets up in the 120s while drifting....so I have plenty of oil pressure. I am running 20W50 valvoline race oil as well, as recommended by the local LS shop. Although, I did just read a bunch of people on LS1 tech saying that will blow the motor up, I haven't had any issues at all?

My power steering rack lines are kinked, but when I jack the car up tomorrow and take my knuckles off to ship out to PSM I'll probably replace those lines. I had a little seepage of power steering fluid at the last even, but those lines are kinked and I am 99.9% sure that's the reason.

I hope its not the rack i sold you that is bad and nissan sells those hardlines for 15 bucks each i think or u can just go to autozone and use the universal brake lines they sell and use that which are like 4 bucks lol

silver04rsx · 09-08-2011, 02:51 PM

Can you give more insight on your wheels? I was looking at VR's website and looking at there BBS wheels and lips. Most are 17x8/9 with a 45mm offset. How do you calculate what size lips do I need to make them sit flush? I think I have an idea of how, I just wanted to get your opinion. Im mainly worried about the front, I dont want to put too wide of a lip up front and I dont like to run spacers either.

thanks.

95KA-Turbo · 09-08-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by silver04rsx

Do you ever go to VIR? I will miss the one in October but will be going to the one in May.

Your car inspires me btw, so damn clean and the LS looks right at home in your bay. Cant wait to leave Iraq and start building mine.

I haven't been to VIR with the LS yet. I just need to get a better feel for the car before I go there again. Last time I was able to barely connect the front section a few times. May of next year sounds about right for when I'll be comfortable enough with the car again to throw it at a wall, hahaha.

I PMed you about the wheels.

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

I hope its not the rack i sold you that is bad and nissan sells those hardlines for 15 bucks each i think or u can just go to autozone and use the universal brake lines they sell and use that which are like 4 bucks lol

It isn't, I am just too lazy to take out the whole rack as I am not sure if I can with the LS in my car. If I get under there and I can, then I will, but I want to just replace the hard lines and boots first if it looks like I'll have to take the LH header off or pull the motor.

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Originally Posted by rightcoastimports

true.. that sucks i didnt even realize thats why i didnt see you out there much.

I'll be driving that track for the first time, got a good crew from new england going down.. should be a good time. plus their having a HTL competition sunday.

Nice, it definitely is a fun track if you get enough runs. I think a smaller event up there would be more enjoyable, just because I probably would have only gotten another 3-4 runs in just because of how long the lines were and B class was the most crowded.

turbo2nr · 09-09-2011, 11:57 AM

one of my fav. parts of your car which gets no attention is your "rauh welt" sticker on your cage. its an awesome touch.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-09-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I have the LS4 oil pump and an oil cooler set up (actually a grex kit for a S14 SR20, lol - I'm obviously not using that oil block and what not, just the lines/thermostat/cooler). My oil pressure is usually around 60psi at idle and gets up in the 120s while drifting....so I have plenty of oil pressure. I am running 20W50 valvoline race oil as well, as recommended by the local LS shop. Although, I did just read a bunch of people on LS1 tech saying that will blow the motor up, I haven't had any issues at all?

My power steering rack lines are kinked, but when I jack the car up tomorrow and take my knuckles off to ship out to PSM I'll probably replace those lines. I had a little seepage of power steering fluid at the last even, but those lines are kinked and I am 99.9% sure that's the reason.

20W50? Holy crap...that seem a lil thick for an NA engine, that has a healthy oil pressure. How hot does the engine get?

thefro526 · 09-09-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I haven't been to VIR with the LS yet. I just need to get a better feel for the car before I go there again. Last time I was able to barely connect the front section a few times. May of next year sounds about right for when I'll be comfortable enough with the car again to throw it at a wall, hahaha.

My memory is a bit fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure you were there for Quest For the Sword way back in Fall of '08? You were the only dude doing solo runs IIRC, and you had to come in mega hot just to get a decent line. (Also, pretty sure you spun hard coming down the hill and almost whacked the tire wall.)

PoorMans180SX · 09-09-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I am running 20W50 valvoline race oil as well, as recommended by the local LS shop..

The conventional, or synthetic?

Both are basically valvoline's normal blend with a little added zinc. Not worth the money IMO. I would get some amsoil or schaeffer oil for that beast.

Schaeffer Oil | Supreme 9000 5W-50 Synthetic Racing Engine Oil

Eneos's new Sustina might be worth a try too, but that is most likely harder to get.

95KA-Turbo · 09-09-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo2nr

one of my fav. parts of your car which gets no attention is your "rauh welt" sticker on your cage. its an awesome touch.

Thank you, its silver on white so it doesn't stick out much, haha. I have a gold one I am saving for a real Porsche...whenever that happens.

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

20W50? Holy crap...that seem a lil thick for an NA engine, that has a healthy oil pressure. How hot does the engine get?

It usually stays around 200-210 for regular driving and while drifting it can get up to 230 if I don't do a cool down lap and just keep sliding, haha.

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Originally Posted by thefro526

My memory is a bit fuzzy, but I'm pretty sure you were there for Quest For the Sword way back in Fall of '08? You were the only dude doing solo runs IIRC, and you had to come in mega hot just to get a decent line. (Also, pretty sure you spun hard coming down the hill and almost whacked the tire wall.)

Yeah, I was trying to figure out if I could do it in 3rd or if I needed to step up to 4th. I stepped up to 4th on a pair of tires I hadn't used before and I was expecting them to be super grippy and they were greasy....so I spun around and came probably an inch away from the wall, haha.

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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

The conventional, or synthetic?

Both are basically valvoline's normal blend with a little added zinc. Not worth the money IMO. I would get some amsoil or schaeffer oil for that beast.

Schaeffer Oil | Supreme 9000 5W-50 Synthetic Racing Engine Oil

Eneos's new Sustina might be worth a try too, but that is most likely harder to get.

I use the Valvoline conventional race oil with added zinc. Its only like $4.50 a quart, so I can't complain about the price at all!

PoorMans180SX · 09-09-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I use the Valvoline conventional race oil with added zinc. Its only like $4.50 a quart, so I can't complain about the price at all!

C'mon now, you know better than to use that conventional garbage!

95KA-Turbo · 09-10-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

C'mon now, you know better than to use that conventional garbage!

The local LS shop around here recommended it, and I basically just change it after every other drift event so it isn't super broken down. I was under the impression that conventional oil just breaks down faster then synthetic.

silver04rsx · 09-10-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the pm about the wheels. Just wanted you to know your car is just awesome. I dont have a word good enough in my vocabulary that describes how great I think your car is... lol.

Just when you get a chance let me know what size lips you think I should go with. No rush, Im in Iraq, I still have at least 4 months till I will be coming home. I want to work on my car so bad I honestly think I am going crazy, this place blows...

-Briggs

PoorMans180SX · 09-14-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

The local LS shop around here recommended it, and I basically just change it after every other drift event so it isn't super broken down. I was under the impression that conventional oil just breaks down faster then synthetic.

I don't want to turn this into a big oil debate or anything, but synthetic offers better protection and power over conventional period. It outperforms it no matter the age or temperature.

Also, a top-quality synthetic like Eneos, Amsoil, or Schaeffers offers the best compromises of cold flow and hot film strength with 0w-50, 5w-40, and 5w-50 weight oils respectively. These are all complete synthetics, using no petroluem base oils and containing the latest shear-stable viscosity index improvers. Eneos even claims to have developed an alternative to zinc with their new line.

rightcoastimports · 09-14-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

Nice, it definitely is a fun track if you get enough runs. I think a smaller event up there would be more enjoyable, just because I probably would have only gotten another 3-4 runs in just because of how long the lines were and B class was the most crowded.

I got plenty of run time on sunday.. There was probably 30ish of us in class B/C. It was about 10-20 min wait in between laps. class A was running back course most of sunday until about 330. I might go to finishing moves oct 1st. havent decided yet..

95KA-Turbo · 09-14-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

I don't want to turn this into a big oil debate or anything, but synthetic offers better protection and power over conventional period. It outperforms it no matter the age or temperature.

Also, a top-quality synthetic like Eneos, Amsoil, or Schaeffers offers the best compromises of cold flow and hot film strength with 0w-50, 5w-40, and 5w-50 weight oils respectively. These are all complete synthetics, using no petroluem base oils and containing the latest shear-stable viscosity index improvers. Eneos even claims to have developed an alternative to zinc with their new line.

I appreciate the info, I'll definitely take it into consideration.

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Originally Posted by rightcoastimports

I got plenty of run time on sunday.. There was probably 30ish of us in class B/C. It was about 10-20 min wait in between laps. class A was running back course most of sunday until about 330. I might go to finishing moves oct 1st. havent decided yet..

Cool, yeah there was about a 20-30min wait between runs at ECB, and since we only had one hour run groups that was 2, at max 3 runs per heat. I am used to 0 wait time, or at most a 30 second wait time at my local events with unlimited runs from 9-4, hahaha. I guess you could say my local events spoil other events for me.

silver04rsx · 09-16-2011, 07:25 AM

What Local events do you drift at? I would drive up to VA once or twice a month to get some seat time if I had to.

95KA-Turbo · 09-16-2011, 09:17 AM

They are actually in Moyock, NC like 10-15 mins from the VA border.

silver04rsx · 09-17-2011, 01:55 PM

even better. Is it a track or a big open parking lot? If you dont mine pm me any info you have on it.

95KA-Turbo · 09-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Here is the facebook page for the last event:

Log In | Facebook

Its a legit track, with multiple courses. The short track is 1.1 miles and you can slide the whole thing.

Edit - here's the page for the one coming up next:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134556733309151

09-06-2011, 06:00 PM	#1111
rightcoastimports Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston Area Age: 39 Posts: 663 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	are u going to freedom moves? __________________ 95 SR Zenki \| @ e_form daily - A34 Maxima \| A36 Maxima

09-06-2011, 07:13 PM	#1112
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 40 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	great work on the build! Looks amazing! __________________

09-06-2011, 10:20 PM	#1117
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	The LS is doing awesome. The only 'issue' I am having right now is a super small amount of oil seepage around the oil pan, meaning I must not have sealed the pan on as good as I had hoped. The motor feels awesome, and is basically everything I wanted it to be. I guess the only other issue is I am basically used to the power now and am starting to see how people get hooked on wanting more. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

09-06-2011, 11:01 PM	#1119
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I have the LS4 oil pump and an oil cooler set up (actually a grex kit for a S14 SR20, lol - I'm obviously not using that oil block and what not, just the lines/thermostat/cooler). My oil pressure is usually around 60psi at idle and gets up in the 120s while drifting....so I have plenty of oil pressure. I am running 20W50 valvoline race oil as well, as recommended by the local LS shop. Although, I did just read a bunch of people on LS1 tech saying that will blow the motor up, I haven't had any issues at all? My power steering rack lines are kinked, but when I jack the car up tomorrow and take my knuckles off to ship out to PSM I'll probably replace those lines. I had a little seepage of power steering fluid at the last even, but those lines are kinked and I am 99.9% sure that's the reason. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop Last edited by 95KA-Turbo; 09-07-2011 at 12:07 AM.. Reason: Typo - LS4 not LQ4

09-09-2011, 11:57 AM	#1126
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 38 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	one of my fav. parts of your car which gets no attention is your "rauh welt" sticker on your cage. its an awesome touch. __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

09-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#1116
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	your car is absolutely gorgeous man, hows the ls running/treating you? any issues?

09-06-2011, 10:47 PM	#1118
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	just what i wanted to hear. i cant wait for my ls, but i keep hearing of oiling issues, or needing different ps pumps/coolers etc. if i remember right yours is almost stock?

09-06-2011, 11:29 PM	#1120
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	good to know man

09-08-2011, 01:03 PM	#1122
silver04rsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 35 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Do you ever go to VIR? I will miss the one in October but will be going to the one in May. Your car inspires me btw, so damn clean and the LS looks right at home in your bay. Cant wait to leave Iraq and start building mine.

09-08-2011, 02:51 PM	#1124
silver04rsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 35 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Can you give more insight on your wheels? I was looking at VR's website and looking at there BBS wheels and lips. Most are 17x8/9 with a 45mm offset. How do you calculate what size lips do I need to make them sit flush? I think I have an idea of how, I just wanted to get your opinion. Im mainly worried about the front, I dont want to put too wide of a lip up front and I dont like to run spacers either. thanks.

09-10-2011, 11:53 AM	#1133
silver04rsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 35 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks for the pm about the wheels. Just wanted you to know your car is just awesome. I dont have a word good enough in my vocabulary that describes how great I think your car is... lol. Just when you get a chance let me know what size lips you think I should go with. No rush, Im in Iraq, I still have at least 4 months till I will be coming home. I want to work on my car so bad I honestly think I am going crazy, this place blows... -Briggs

09-16-2011, 07:25 AM	#1137
silver04rsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 35 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	What Local events do you drift at? I would drive up to VA once or twice a month to get some seat time if I had to.

09-16-2011, 09:17 AM	#1138
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	They are actually in Moyock, NC like 10-15 mins from the VA border. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

09-17-2011, 01:55 PM	#1139
silver04rsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 35 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	even better. Is it a track or a big open parking lot? If you dont mine pm me any info you have on it.

09-17-2011, 03:35 PM	#1140
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Here is the facebook page for the last event: Log In \| Facebook Its a legit track, with multiple courses. The short track is 1.1 miles and you can slide the whole thing. Edit - here's the page for the one coming up next: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134556733309151 __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop Last edited by 95KA-Turbo; 09-17-2011 at 08:42 PM..