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kyles1988 · 04-19-2016, 08:36 AM

Congrats on the wedding Kevin.

Are you going to make a new thread or keep it all in this one? Want to make sure I sub to that one too

garagelu · 05-03-2016, 05:56 AM

2 weeks after the wedding, I am getting back in the swing of things. This past weekend I was able to get the engine completed. I was waiting on the valve cover and intake manifold to come back from powdercoating. If you ever need powdercoating, make sure to never use kickasspowdercoating. I had the worst experience with them. It really pisses me off when businesses take care of their "high end" customers but can't even deliver the most basic things for a new customer. And the job didn't even turn out that good...I had to wet sand and polish the shit out of that valve cover to get it to gloss black. When I asked the powdercoater why I got orange peel black instead of the gloss black I requested...his answer was to wet sand and buff. Seriously?

I am really happy with the way this engine turned out. I really took my time on this one. Made sure every bolt that I put back went in the same spot, cleaned and torqued to spec. Next week, I will be installing the flywheel, clutch and transmission.

And if you don't follow me on instagram, I got a new car a few weeks ago. It feels weird to own one but I definitely am grateful and blessed.

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tricky_ab · 05-03-2016, 06:15 AM

That engine looks MINT! Can't wait to see it back in the bay. Sucks to hear about that shop, it's always a bummer getting the run around when paying good money.

Michael E · 05-03-2016, 06:29 AM

Congrats on the marriage and the GTR looks amazing!

DILLONDILLONDILLON! · 05-03-2016, 03:56 PM

Awesome as always man, keep it up!!
also I cant seem to find the g shock watch on any sites, but if you find a part # let me know

CamryOnBronze · 05-05-2016, 09:50 AM

Congrats on all of the recent success and your marriage Kev. Wish you guys the best!

The engine turned out phenomenal. Awesome work! That car is going to be nuts when it is all back together.

***Future240*** · 05-05-2016, 11:41 AM

GA shout out. This build is astounding.

garagelu · 05-17-2016, 11:45 AM

Pried out the old rear main seal to replace it with new.

In this picture you'll notice a pilot bushing in the flywheel. I first looked in my crank and was wondering why there wasn't a pilot bushing in there. So I went ahead and installed one. Afterwards finding out that its on the flywheel. I don't think it will hurt it with the extra pilot bushing in the crank so I just left it in there.

They say you arn't really supposed to resurface dual mass flywheels so since mine was very low mileage and in good condition, I just cleaned it up and reinstalled it. Just FYI, S15 flywheel bolts are not same as S13/S14. Found that out the hard way.

Got the clutch all torqued down to spec. Left my throwout bearing at home so I'll be back next weekend to install that and the transmission!

RalliartRsX · 05-17-2016, 02:11 PM

So in regards to the pilot bushing: The gearbox input shaft may actually increase in diameter after the spline and not allow the shaft to completely be seated in the crank if there is also a pilot bushing in the flywheel.

Make sure to check this before proceeding.

Ignore the caption, but see the pic

garagelu · 05-17-2016, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

So in regards to the pilot bushing: The gearbox input shaft may actually increase in diameter after the spline and not allow the shaft to completely be seated in the crank if there is also a pilot bushing in the flywheel.

Make sure to check this before proceeding.

Ignore the caption, but see the pic

It came factory with the pilot bushing in the flywheel so nothing has changed. I just replaced it with a new one. I hope I'm understanding you right.

Will. · 05-17-2016, 06:35 PM

I ended up just ditching my dual mass flywheel and going for a nice Exedy single one

future · 05-17-2016, 09:31 PM

Wait you got my dream car and all you give us is a picture with no details or anything

DrftKingIII · 05-18-2016, 10:10 AM

Just read this cover to cover. And added on IG.

Awesome work.

Hoffman5982 · 05-18-2016, 10:17 PM

Damn...I need to start selling shoes

rawgarage · 05-19-2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

Damn...I need to start selling shoes

He flips so hard tho....I stopped in 2013

garagelu · 05-25-2016, 07:24 AM

Finally got the transmission mated up to the engine this weekend. It is now ready to go into the engine bay!

RalliartRsX · 05-25-2016, 07:32 AM

Glad the pilot bushing wasn't an issue afterall!

ellopuppet · 05-25-2016, 08:26 AM

Glad to see progress on this.

codyzsilvia · 05-27-2016, 01:59 PM

This thing is so amazing, can not wait to get an S15 myself!!

garagelu · 08-09-2016, 07:32 AM

With the help from my coworker, we got everything prepped to go into the engine bay. It's been over 10 years since I dropped an engine in a car so it took a little trial and error to get the hoist in the right spot.

I think I was hooking up the heater hoses at this point.

Here's me dropping the subframe down an inch to get more clearance. We were having trouble clearing the lip on the firewall. With fresh paint, it makes it that much harder too.

After about 2 hours or so, the engine is finally back in its home. You guys have no idea how good it felt to see the engine back in. It'll be 3 years in October I think, when I pulled this engine out. I wanted everything perfect so I definitely took my time...probably more time than I really needed lol.

But now its all downhill from here. Next weekend I will be installing the wiring harness first and then rest will be just installing all the stuff around the engine like radiator, hoses, driveshaft, exhaust, etc.

codyzsilvia · 08-09-2016, 07:38 AM

I was super excited when this popped up with an update, car looks great. Keep up the great work!!

future · 08-09-2016, 08:28 AM

Still stock turbo?

garagelu · 08-09-2016, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

Still stock turbo?

HKS GT-RS. May go bigger in the future but I had the brand new GT-RS laying around.

future · 08-09-2016, 03:33 PM

More pictures and info on the R34

turboshoebox · 08-09-2016, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyzsilvia

This thing is so amazing, can not wait to get an S15 myself!!

id worry about moving outta a shit hole like VA first before a S15

CamryOnBronze · 08-10-2016, 07:39 AM

Congrats Kev, bay looks phenomenal. All of the hard work will pay off soon!

garagelu · 08-12-2016, 06:43 AM

I don't know why I am just now getting to this because I've owned by S15 for about 6 years now and always just used one bolt on the one side. My friend with a r32 gtr was about to pay 30 dollars for a different designed adapter so I was thinking, I could make it way cheaper.

I 3D printed these out and added stainless steel button head bolts and they work beautifully. They are just a tad over 1/4 inch thick and very durable.

I am selling these for 19.99 shipped if anyone needs them.

future · 08-12-2016, 08:52 AM

So jealous

I'd move to Canada just to own my dream car......

tricky_ab · 08-12-2016, 04:43 PM

I always get excited to see this thread at the top of this page!

And I can't wait till those adapters arrive... No more one bolt plate life for me

S13project · 08-13-2016, 12:34 PM

pretty damn smart design

05-03-2016, 05:56 AM	#332
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	2 weeks after the wedding, I am getting back in the swing of things. This past weekend I was able to get the engine completed. I was waiting on the valve cover and intake manifold to come back from powdercoating. If you ever need powdercoating, make sure to never use kickasspowdercoating. I had the worst experience with them. It really pisses me off when businesses take care of their "high end" customers but can't even deliver the most basic things for a new customer. And the job didn't even turn out that good...I had to wet sand and polish the shit out of that valve cover to get it to gloss black. When I asked the powdercoater why I got orange peel black instead of the gloss black I requested...his answer was to wet sand and buff. Seriously? I am really happy with the way this engine turned out. I really took my time on this one. Made sure every bolt that I put back went in the same spot, cleaned and torqued to spec. Next week, I will be installing the flywheel, clutch and transmission. And if you don't follow me on instagram, I got a new car a few weeks ago. It feels weird to own one but I definitely am grateful and blessed. [/url]DSC02866 by __________________ Instagram: @garagelu

05-03-2016, 06:15 AM	#333
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	That engine looks MINT! Can't wait to see it back in the bay. Sucks to hear about that shop, it's always a bummer getting the run around when paying good money. __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

05-03-2016, 06:29 AM	#334
Michael E Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alabama, U.S.A. Age: 35 Posts: 292 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Congrats on the marriage and the GTR looks amazing! __________________ Instagram: @michaelelsea

05-03-2016, 03:56 PM	#335
DILLONDILLONDILLON! Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: new jersey Age: 33 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Awesome as always man, keep it up!! also I cant seem to find the g shock watch on any sites, but if you find a part # let me know __________________ http://springfieldnissan.com/

05-05-2016, 09:50 AM	#336
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	Congrats on all of the recent success and your marriage Kev. Wish you guys the best! The engine turned out phenomenal. Awesome work! That car is going to be nuts when it is all back together. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

04-19-2016, 08:36 AM	#331
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Congrats on the wedding Kevin. Are you going to make a new thread or keep it all in this one? Want to make sure I sub to that one too

05-17-2016, 11:45 AM	#338
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Pried out the old rear main seal to replace it with new. In this picture you'll notice a pilot bushing in the flywheel. I first looked in my crank and was wondering why there wasn't a pilot bushing in there. So I went ahead and installed one. Afterwards finding out that its on the flywheel. I don't think it will hurt it with the extra pilot bushing in the crank so I just left it in there. They say you arn't really supposed to resurface dual mass flywheels so since mine was very low mileage and in good condition, I just cleaned it up and reinstalled it. Just FYI, S15 flywheel bolts are not same as S13/S14. Found that out the hard way. Got the clutch all torqued down to spec. Left my throwout bearing at home so I'll be back next weekend to install that and the transmission! __________________ Instagram: @garagelu

05-17-2016, 02:11 PM	#339
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,791 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	So in regards to the pilot bushing: The gearbox input shaft may actually increase in diameter after the spline and not allow the shaft to completely be seated in the crank if there is also a pilot bushing in the flywheel. Make sure to check this before proceeding. Ignore the caption, but see the pic

05-17-2016, 06:35 PM	#341
Will. Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ended up just ditching my dual mass flywheel and going for a nice Exedy single one

05-18-2016, 10:10 AM	#343
DrftKingIII Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TX Prefecture Posts: 1,663 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Just read this cover to cover. And added on IG. Awesome work. __________________ - このノイズをファック -

05-18-2016, 10:17 PM	#344
Hoffman5982 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Definitely NOT FL.... Age: 32 Posts: 2,504 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Damn...I need to start selling shoes __________________

05-25-2016, 07:24 AM	#346
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	Finally got the transmission mated up to the engine this weekend. It is now ready to go into the engine bay! __________________ Instagram: @garagelu

05-25-2016, 07:32 AM	#347
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,791 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Glad the pilot bushing wasn't an issue afterall!

05-25-2016, 08:26 AM	#348
ellopuppet Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Age: 38 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad to see progress on this.

05-27-2016, 01:59 PM	#349
codyzsilvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This thing is so amazing, can not wait to get an S15 myself!!

08-09-2016, 07:32 AM	#350
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	With the help from my coworker, we got everything prepped to go into the engine bay. It's been over 10 years since I dropped an engine in a car so it took a little trial and error to get the hoist in the right spot. I think I was hooking up the heater hoses at this point. Here's me dropping the subframe down an inch to get more clearance. We were having trouble clearing the lip on the firewall. With fresh paint, it makes it that much harder too. After about 2 hours or so, the engine is finally back in its home. You guys have no idea how good it felt to see the engine back in. It'll be 3 years in October I think, when I pulled this engine out. I wanted everything perfect so I definitely took my time...probably more time than I really needed lol. But now its all downhill from here. Next weekend I will be installing the wiring harness first and then rest will be just installing all the stuff around the engine like radiator, hoses, driveshaft, exhaust, etc. __________________ Instagram: @garagelu

08-09-2016, 07:38 AM	#351
codyzsilvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I was super excited when this popped up with an update, car looks great. Keep up the great work!!

08-10-2016, 07:39 AM	#356
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	Congrats Kev, bay looks phenomenal. All of the hard work will pay off soon! __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

08-12-2016, 06:43 AM	#357
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	I don't know why I am just now getting to this because I've owned by S15 for about 6 years now and always just used one bolt on the one side. My friend with a r32 gtr was about to pay 30 dollars for a different designed adapter so I was thinking, I could make it way cheaper. I 3D printed these out and added stainless steel button head bolts and they work beautifully. They are just a tad over 1/4 inch thick and very durable. I am selling these for 19.99 shipped if anyone needs them. __________________ Instagram: @garagelu

08-12-2016, 04:43 PM	#359
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I always get excited to see this thread at the top of this page! And I can't wait till those adapters arrive... No more one bolt plate life for me __________________ Instagram Back for round two... 4 doors this time around...

08-13-2016, 12:34 PM	#360
S13project Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dirtysouth Posts: 530 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	pretty damn smart design __________________