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projectsupra · 04-16-2023, 08:25 PM

I wish, they don't even know I exist lol.

silviaks2nr · 04-17-2023, 07:58 AM

Haha! Well I got the r154 out and mocking up the cast bellhousing/checking the runout. waiting on some offset bellhousing dowels before I can proceed further

BlackZenkiS14 · 04-24-2023, 11:36 AM

Cool stuff happening in here.

silviaks2nr · 04-25-2023, 07:37 PM

Thanks! I know I keep saying I'm done with the car but I'm obviously not

Goodies. sorry for photobomb

got the bellhousing indexed to .003

this was honestly the most uneventful trans install ever, super happy.

shifter placement is honestly perfect

had to remake the section between the downpipe and resonator to clear the trans mount

just tacked together for now, but worked out great. Don't judge me for re-using some of the old piping.

All I really have left is to wire the bluetooth trans harness and set up my speedo using phone GPS for accuracy. I dropped my fan shroud to get powder coated wrinkle black while I have everything apart too. I think it will look a little better than just raw aluminum.

BlackZenkiS14 · 04-26-2023, 06:49 AM

Have you thought about using Dakota Digital boxes to convert the signal to the factory cluster? Or is that what your using?

silviaks2nr · 04-26-2023, 08:22 AM

So I actually have a dakota digital box already, worked great with the r154. This bluetooth harness is used to trick the reverse lockout solenoid where it would normally get a CAN signal but also I can intercept and change the signal to the cluster via the app vs. having someone in the passenger floorboard turning the screw on the DD while I drive

silviaks2nr · 04-26-2023, 03:00 PM

I'm 99% done, just waiting on the powder coat on the fan shroud... Trans is all wired, exhaust finished, interior put back together. Ready to drive it.

OaxKouki · 05-01-2023, 11:06 AM

It's so great that you kept the wood panel interior, I had an opportunity years ago to trade for it and kick myself for not doing it.

240dreaming · 05-16-2023, 09:26 AM

What AC condenser did you use? and where did you get the fittings for the evap? since the one is so huge

silviaks2nr · 05-16-2023, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OaxKouki

It's so great that you kept the wood panel interior, I had an opportunity years ago to trade for it and kick myself for not doing it.

I love it! Did you have the USDM "wood" where it was a sticker or the euro market hydro dip one? Mine is actually dipped I did it forever ago.

silviaks2nr · 05-16-2023, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240dreaming

What AC condenser did you use? and where did you get the fittings for the evap? since the one is so huge

It's a 23x13 universal one with integrated drier. I'm not sure if there's a specific application. The firewall fittings I cut just after the compression nut fittings and left a bit of straight tube there and welded reduced barrier crimpable hose fittings. Part number RB6601 adn RB6603 from Cold Hose. All the hoses were done with goodyear reduced barrier to help with routing.

kanyedian · 08-16-2023, 07:02 AM

Totally sweet. I'm really into that color. JZ swap is cool. I have open dp right now but would like to have a full exhaust like yours. My floor and dash and console get SO warm that I can't even store my phone or anything I don't want melted in any of the cubby holes.

The 'lectric ps is cool and something I thought about doing but I'm pretty comfortable with no ps atm. If I had more room and time alone I would def love to get into the level of fabbing that you do. Is that your industry/career or is welding/fab just a hobby?

Cheers from Tampa Bay =D

silviaks2nr · 08-22-2023, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanyedian

Totally sweet. I'm really into that color. JZ swap is cool. I have open dp right now but would like to have a full exhaust like yours. My floor and dash and console get SO warm that I can't even store my phone or anything I don't want melted in any of the cubby holes.

The 'lectric ps is cool and something I thought about doing but I'm pretty comfortable with no ps atm. If I had more room and time alone I would def love to get into the level of fabbing that you do. Is that your industry/career or is welding/fab just a hobby?

Cheers from Tampa Bay =D

Hey thanks!
JZ's definitely need a full exhaust or they sound like ass! Haha. Get you something going, definitely 3.5 or 4" all the way out the back. There was a company doing full EPS kits for these cars but I don't remember the name, it was like $1500+. This is really just a hobby for me but I do some of it on the side here and there. I am building a car from scratch right now with an aluminum body and it has been a true test of my fab skills!

I forgot to post about another little mod I did. I switched up to cwest clear front turn signals (OEM style just clear) and decided to do some fog light deletes also with clear lenses that lit up too. I made some silicone molds and cast new replica lenses from OEM amber just in clear. If anyone is interested in these just let me know, I have several and can make more. Same with the OEM style clear lens for the third brake light.

also did the fan shroud in wrinkle black. I think it looks a lot nicer than the raw aluminum

solo_ryder · 08-25-2023, 10:29 AM

What an amazing build, thanks for sharing with us. Love the EPS system, so fricken cool

koukizhang · 08-25-2023, 12:40 PM

Christ this thing is beautiful. Good work.

04-24-2023, 11:36 AM	#123
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 39 Posts: 2,095 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Cool stuff happening in here. __________________ -Kyle

04-26-2023, 06:49 AM	#125
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 39 Posts: 2,095 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Have you thought about using Dakota Digital boxes to convert the signal to the factory cluster? Or is that what your using? __________________ -Kyle

08-16-2023, 07:02 AM	#132
kanyedian Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 35 Posts: 342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Totally sweet. I'm really into that color. JZ swap is cool. I have open dp right now but would like to have a full exhaust like yours. My floor and dash and console get SO warm that I can't even store my phone or anything I don't want melted in any of the cubby holes. The 'lectric ps is cool and something I thought about doing but I'm pretty comfortable with no ps atm. If I had more room and time alone I would def love to get into the level of fabbing that you do. Is that your industry/career or is welding/fab just a hobby? Cheers from Tampa Bay =D __________________ '93 RHD S13.4 1JZ \| '22 Suzuki DR-Z400S \| '18 Suzuki GSX-S750 \| '07 Harley

04-16-2023, 08:25 PM	#121
projectsupra Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Age: 41 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I wish, they don't even know I exist lol.

04-17-2023, 07:58 AM	#122
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Haha! Well I got the r154 out and mocking up the cast bellhousing/checking the runout. waiting on some offset bellhousing dowels before I can proceed further

04-25-2023, 07:37 PM	#124
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Thanks! I know I keep saying I'm done with the car but I'm obviously not Goodies. sorry for photobomb got the bellhousing indexed to .003 this was honestly the most uneventful trans install ever, super happy. shifter placement is honestly perfect had to remake the section between the downpipe and resonator to clear the trans mount just tacked together for now, but worked out great. Don't judge me for re-using some of the old piping. All I really have left is to wire the bluetooth trans harness and set up my speedo using phone GPS for accuracy. I dropped my fan shroud to get powder coated wrinkle black while I have everything apart too. I think it will look a little better than just raw aluminum.

04-26-2023, 08:22 AM	#126
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	So I actually have a dakota digital box already, worked great with the r154. This bluetooth harness is used to trick the reverse lockout solenoid where it would normally get a CAN signal but also I can intercept and change the signal to the cluster via the app vs. having someone in the passenger floorboard turning the screw on the DD while I drive

04-26-2023, 03:00 PM	#127
silviaks2nr Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'm 99% done, just waiting on the powder coat on the fan shroud... Trans is all wired, exhaust finished, interior put back together. Ready to drive it.

05-01-2023, 11:06 AM	#128
OaxKouki Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It's so great that you kept the wood panel interior, I had an opportunity years ago to trade for it and kick myself for not doing it.

05-16-2023, 09:26 AM	#129
240dreaming Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What AC condenser did you use? and where did you get the fittings for the evap? since the one is so huge

08-25-2023, 10:29 AM	#134
solo_ryder Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The True North Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	What an amazing build, thanks for sharing with us. Love the EPS system, so fricken cool

08-25-2023, 12:40 PM	#135
koukizhang Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Christ this thing is beautiful. Good work.